Gateway to Anime

Sam speaks to animator, comic book illustrator and long time anime fan (and expert) Tim Eldred about his prospective upcoming anime documentary Icons of Anime. 

They discuss Tim's long and storied journey in anime from the early 1970's with Speed Racer up to his all time favorite Star Blazers in the 80's. They talk about the early underground VHS trading scene in America and how anime grew from an underground, niche fandom into the world wide phenomenon it is today. 

They also talk about the demise of physical media in the wake of Sony's decision to phase out physical games from 2028. 

Make sure to head to https://iconsofanimedoc.com/ to fill out the survey to help get Icons of Anime into production! 

You can learn all about on Tim on his website https://timeldred.com/

You can also find our more at https://ourstarblazers.com/

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We hold Berserk in extremely high esteem over at Gateway and always love the opportunity to really dive into what makes this work so iconic. Join us as we descend into the depths of the dark and twisted world of Berserk.

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After an amazing start to 2026 with the winter season, a brand new season of anime is fast approaching. Join us as we go through all the best new and returning shows of the upcoming Spring season. It's looking to be a good one!

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The magic of Frieren has enchanted the entire anime fandom. But what is it about this anime that feels so different and refreshing? In this podcast episode, we welcome back regular guest Gerald Lilywhite to explore the magical world of Frieren.

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Vampire Hunter D blends the gothic mythology of vampires with a post-apocalyptic future, rendered in stunning detail by award winning artist Yoshitaka Imano. Celebrating 40 years since the original film and 25 years since its jaw dropping sequel, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, we're heading into the darkness with special guest Dr. Jason Jones to explore the spooky world of Vampire Hunter D. 

Here is our first podcast episode of 2026, where we look back over the year that was, and rate the best (and most disappointing) anime of last year.

We also discuss which shows were most excited about for 2026.

The categories are:

Best Gateway Anime

Under-rated (under watched) Gem

Best Animation

Most Disappointing

Best Movie

Best Opening

Anime of the year

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A new year and a new season of anime is fast approaching. 

After the bitter disappointment of the fall season, winter is here and we have some phenomenal returning shows as well as some interesting new one. 

Join us for our last podcast of the year as we preview all the best new and returning shows of the upcoming winter season. 

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With the release of The movie Jujutsu Kaisen Execution and the imminent release of season 3, we asked Jujutsu Kaisen super fan Seamus back on the show  to talk through the Shibuya Arc and the upcoming Culling Games. 

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Anime has inspired an entire generation of artists, and for this episode we sit down with London based music artist Blanco to discuss the anime influences that have shaped his music career. With songs like 'Shippuden' and 'Akaza', Blanco weaves deep cut anime references into his effortless flow. Even the title of Blanco's new EP 'Paradise on a Lifeboat' is an anime reference! You can find Blanco on all major streaming platforms and also on YouTube.

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With the release of Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc, once again we're reminded just how bizarre and gruesome this series can be! In this podcast episode, we explore the influences behind the creation of Chainsaw Man, as well as its impact on anime as a whole.

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