Gateway to Anime

The gang get together to round-up the ultimately disappointing summer anime season and hype up the upcoming fall season.

With some huge heavy hitters returning in: Re:Zero, Bleach and Blue Lock, along with some incredibly exciting new shows like Dandadan and Uzumaki this season is looking very promising!

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On todays episode Sam and Charlie are joined by very special guest Andrew Levins to dive into the fascinating history and legacy of iconic mangaka Osamu Tezuka.

Known as the "godfather of manga" Tezuka is the creator for some of the most famous and recognisable characters of all time including Astro Boy.

As an avid manga reader, Levins also kicks off a debate that all three feel passionate about: is Manga better than Anime?

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This week the gang get together to discuss all things anime villains. 

From the misunderstood to the downright evil and dastardly, anime has a veritable smorgasbord of villains to choose from. 

Sam, Charlie and Graeme talk through their favorite villains, what makes them interesting and what makes them bland. 

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This week the gang discuss one of anime's most iconic tropes - The Tournament (and exam) Arc. Why is this trope so popular? From the Chuunin Exams to the Dark Tournament we cover all of our personal favourites with plenty to debate about. What is your favourite Tournament Arc?

Charlie is out of town so Sam and Gray get together to review the year in anime to date, as well as look ahead at what is coming up.

The guys talk through their time at Australia's biggest anime convention, Smash! They then look at some of the biggest developments in the anime industry (including the JJK controversy), the new cannon movie trend, as well as talk through their favorite shows, biggest disappointments, most underrated shows, and best episode of the year so far.

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This week Charlie and Sam are once again joined by returning guest and writer Gerald Lillywhite to talk through his favorite film maker, Hayao Miyazaki.

The gang deep dive into the unique way Miyazaki tells stories, as well as their favorite Ghibli films and what makes them so special.

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Sam and Charlie are back to bring you their top recommendations of the 2024 anime summer season. 

Sam is excited for a DC comic book cross over, as well as what sounds like a Harry Potter/Mashle type of hybrid.

Charlie is psyched for the second seasons of Tower of God and Oshi No Ko as well as her usual unhinged vampire recommendations.

Tune in to hear all of our top picks for the upcoming season.

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The Gateway crew are back from our mini hiatus with our mid season check-in for the ongoing 2024 spring anime season.

The big hitters of Kaiju #8, Demon Slayer & Delicious in Dungeon are discussed, but otherwise Sam is getting his dose of anime silliness with Windbreaker. Graeme is enjoying the subversive Go Go Loser Ranger! While Charlie is bringing the unhinged energy with some left of centre picks.

Tune in to find out our thoughts and opinions on the spring 2024 anime season.

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This week we are talking about South Korean Manhwa that has been adapted into anime! Charlie and Graeme give their favourite recommendations and discuss the key differences between Manga and Manhwa.

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This week we are chatting about our experiences with anime conventions both in Australia and overseas.

We are also so excited to be pairing up with SMASH! to announce one of their very special guests for this years convention.

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