In this episode, we talk about attending the “Witch Watch” Watch Party / screening of the first three episodes in an LA theater. We discuss our reactions, expectations for the series, and thoughts about the opening and ending theme songs! We introduce a word of the day that appears in a huge variety of rom-com anime shows, and spill the beans about the truth of our watch party experience!

0:00 Opening

02:09 The “Witch Watch” Screening Experience

19:13 Word of the day! ー幼馴染 / Osananajimiー

22:33 OP “Watch Me!” by YOASOBI & ED “Magic Spice” by Aooo

24:46 The Truth About the “Witch Watch” Watch Party! ...........................................................................................

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In this episode, we bid farewell to talking about what’s obviously been our favorite anime of this season – Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. We break down the final episode’s content and meaning, especially the biggest question: what’s going on with Rafal?! We also talk about Sakanaction’s new music video for the opening theme song, introduce a new word of the day, and definitively answer the question of what must be given up to obtain the truth of this world.

0:00 Opening

1:43 Breakdown of Ep. 25 - Final Episode of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

18:41 The Brand New Music Video for “Kaiju” by Sakanaction

26:06 2AM OTTACK! Word of the Day ーはてな / Hatenaー

29:09 Honest Reviews After Finishing Orb: On the Movements of the Earth2AM OTTACK! Orb: On the Movements of the Earth playlist!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU-LcZRGlcrAd2FPoP1YX-ZmlaPWp1_pp&si=og9jz7XIUOk0COxUSakanaction Kaiju -Music Video-https://youtu.be/a8dgNdJVluc?si=X-W7YhNmGglSOxt9

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) 

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#anime #podcast #manga

In this episode we return to Orb: On the Movements of the Earth to marvel at how unexpectedly right Cisco was about the plot; define, explain, and explore the Greek terms introduced by the most recent episodes; introduce a new Japanese Word of the Day; and give some predictions about where the show might go in its last episode! Feel free to argue, compare notes, or correct us in the comments!

Other Orb: On the movements of the earth episodes

https://youtu.be/oTvp2sTO4Jk?si=IBAuvn1inlXNB92M

https://youtu.be/jSVHro0D_F0?si=-S0GqW9FbcjHFC6u

https://youtu.be/2t8e0twJjwQ?si=zYdzddkfNUFgE0dA

0:00 Opening 

02:38 Ep.23: The Fate of Antoni, Draka, and Nowak 

8:30 Ep.24: Greek Lesson! Arete, Thaumazein, and Aporia 

19:21 2AM OTTACK! Word of the Day ー告白 / Kokuhakuー

21:07 Our Theories Regarding the Last Episode of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth 

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) 

Voice credit: Funako

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#orb #onthemovementsoftheearth #anime

In this episode we talk about the classic 1991 anime Fushigi no Umi no Nadia aka Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. From the secret politicking behind the scenes to the connections to other classics like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Neon Genesis Evangelion, find out lots more about this awesome show and its untoppable theme song!

0:00 Opening

02:24 Introduction to Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

05:53 Character Analyses: Nadia and Jean

16:08 Behind the Scenes: Laputa: Castle in the Sky Similarities & Gainax’s Challenges 

20:59 What Happened to the Quality?! Lincoln Island, Africa, and the Infamous Episode 34

28:44 The Legacy of Nadia (and Its Connection to Neon Genesis Evangelion)

32:10 The GOAT of all Anime Theme Songs: “Blue Water” 

33:01 Word of the Day! ー”作画崩壊 / Sakuga Houkai” 

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. 

Voice credit: Funako

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#anime #nadia #animereview

In this episode we return to The Apothecary Diaries to discuss the second season, why having a conversation with Japanese people that includes Chinese names can be extremely difficult, notable challenges to patriarchy in Chinese history, and how color blindness could help you solve a maze!  Find out more by listening!

0:00 Opening

04:28 Fun facts about Japanese and English readings of Chinese proper nouns

08:03 Mao Mao’s Books / History of Printing in China 

15:51 Caravans and “The West” 

19:14 Tang-Era Women’s Literacy and Female Emperor Wu Zetian 

25:00 A Door-Filled Labyrinth and Color Blindness 

27:50 Word of the Day ー様 / “-sama”ー

33:07 Highlights of the 2nd season of The Apothecary Diaries 

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. 

Voice credit: Funako

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#anime #podcast #theapothecarydiaries

In this episode, we talk more about Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, examining lead's use in plumbing (and the etymological connection there), the nature of evil and responsibility for state- or church-sanctioned violence, the absolute banger-ness of Sakanaction's full version of Kaiju, and other topics related to the most recent three episodes of the show!  Learn something new and geek out with us about how good Orb is!

0:00 Opening

02:45 Ep. 20 Jolenta and Nowak, Father / Daughter Missed Connection

05:52 Ep. 21 History of the Printing Press and Lead 

09:52 Ep. 22 Draka’s Pitch and Nowak’s “Misunderstanding” 

15:49 Nowak and the Milgram Experiment 

19:38 New Info and Detailed Explanations of Theme Song, “Kaiju” by Sakanaction 

28:01 History of AMVs

29:38 Word of the Day! - 聖書 / Seisho - 

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. 

Voice credit: Funako

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#orb #kaiju #sakanaction

In this episode, we talk about The Apothecary Diaries' fictional Chinese setting, they very real toxic plants that appear both there and in LA, how to tell whether someone is a bonafide eunuch or not, and why more weebs ought to be appreciating this show. Embrace your inner poison otaku!

Chapters: 

0:00 Opening

02:57 The Apothecary Diaries’ Fictional Chinese Setting

08:35 Poison Otaku Mao Mao

12:27 Chinese History Time! 

18:33 What Can Thornapple Do to You?

24:26 Word of the Day - 薬 / Kusuri / Medicine

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. 

Voice credit: Funako

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#theapothecarydiaries #lightnovel #animerecommendation

In this episode we talk about the excellent new anime Medalist, the plot of the first few episodes, the opening and ending theme songs, and things that struck us as notable or weird about the show.  Learn more about skating in Japan, giant flying worms, and why Japanese pronunciation sometimes winds up being extremely unfortunate.

Chapter: 

02:35 What is “Medalist”?

07:23  “Medalist”: More Than Just a Sports Anime

17:42 Unfortunate Figure Skating Technique Names in Japanese

22:37 “Bow and Arrow” by Kenshi Yonezu & “Atashi no Dress” by Neguse 

28:14 Words of the Day - Inori and Tsukasa 

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Voice credit: Funako

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#anime #podcast #manga

In this episode, we talk about the new anime Ameku Takao’s Detective Karte (aka Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective) and our reactions to it!  What’s this show’s appeal? What do Okinawa and autism have to do with this?  And why the hell is the ending theme song by the Gospellers? Find out the answer to *some* of these questions in this episode!

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. 

Voice credit: Funako

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#anime #podcast #manga

In this episode we return to our favorite new anime of this season, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, to talk about books on bodies, Jesus’s thoughts about material acquisition, Polish female astronomers, and the mind-blowing concept of daycare… at a concert.

Chapters

01:55 Episode 15 Bodies as Canvases / Texts

07:31 Episode 16 Jesus’s Teachings on Wealth

13:05 Episode 17 New Chapter: Who Is Draka? 

14:57 An Historical Polish Female Astronomer

18:48 Episode 18 Jolenta and the Heretic Liberation Front

21:01 How Will Orb: On the Movements of the Earth End? 

22:59 Kaiju by Sakanaction - Finally Complete! 

29:47 Word of the Day - 信念/Shinnen 

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. 

Voice credit: Funako

◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 

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#anime #podcast #manga