In this episode of The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we’re diving into the very best anime 2024 had to offer! From jaw-dropping action to heart-wrenching drama, this year brought us some unforgettable series that deserve all the hype. We break down our top picks, discuss what made them stand out, and debate which ones truly deserve the title of Anime of the Year. Did your favorites make the cut? Tune in and find out!

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!! LISTENER REQUEST EPISODE !!
Big thanks to Knucklehead in our Discord for suggesting this episode format!

In this new type of episode, we’re going to watch two episodes of a random anime neither of us has seen—without subtitles—and give our predictions about what the series is about. Then, we’ll watch the same two episodes again with subtitles and see how far off our predictions were! This was a really cool exercise in using context clues and paying attention to what’s being portrayed on screen, rather than relying on the subtitles to tell us what’s going on. We really enjoyed recording this type of episode, so we asked if you’d like us to do more episodes like this. But to be honest, we loved it so much that we’re doing it again anyway, haha. We hope you enjoy!!

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It’s the first episode of the year! And we’re talking about the most hyped show of last

In this episode of The Otaku Hostclub Podcast, we compare two unique anime that explore the unseen worlds of science and biology: Moyashimon and Cells at Work. Join us as we dive into their quirky takes on life at the microscopic level and discuss what makes each show stand out.

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DISCLAIMER Our in-person audio was super wonky this time around despite our thorough checks, we tried to clean it up but ultimately decided it would be better to release the episode as is. Thanks for listening if you can bear it. We've been waiting a very long time to watch and review this anime. Junji Ito is a frequent episode topic on OHC, and when a new iteration of Uzumaki was announced, you know we were stoked to see how they would interpret probably the most well-loved JI work. Unfortunately for us, we were super excited to see what they could do, but they really should have kept this one locked up tight in the vault. Join us this week as we review probably the worst retelling of this iconic work. Honestly, the 2001 live-action movie, in all of its campy early CGI glory, is better than this garbage. Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.comChat with us in between episodes on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR and check us out on our Instagram @otakuhostclub

It’s the review you’ve all been waiting for!!!! So many people reached out and wondered when our Otaku Elf episode was coming out because they were so excited to hear our thoughts!!! Strap in everyone, it’s going to be a wild ride!! Review Starts at 1 hour and 32 minutes.SIKE! We’re back from break, and we’re well rested and getting back into the swing of things so enjoy this chill episode about all the stuff that we did on break and lots of current events and current anime chat! Thanks for sticking with us through our very last-minute, much longer-than-intended break!Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.comChat with us in between episodes on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR and check us out on our Instagram @otakuhostclub

**Podcast Summary: Otaku Host Club October Hiatus Announcement**

Hey, Otaku Host Club fam! 🍂 As October sweeps in with its cozy vibes and colorful leaves, we’re taking a little break to soak it all in. We’re using this time to recharge, sip on some pumpkin spice, and gather fresh ideas for the exciting episodes we can’t wait to share with you.

We’ll be back in November, ready to dive into more anime goodness and all the cozy discussions you love. Thanks for being part of our community! In the meantime, grab your favorite blanket, binge some shows, and enjoy the fall magic. We’ll see you soon! 🎃✨

Happy fall, y'all! With the new season comes an exciting lineup of anime, and we have the inside scoop on the next big horror-shonen series: **Dan Da Dan**! We caught a sneak preview in theaters before its October release on Netflix. Here’s what we thought!

Is this the grand finale or just the opening act of the slam dunk extravaganza? Are we diving into the world of Sakuragi’s wild antics or Ryota’s childhood trama? Buckle up as we dive into these slam-dunking mysteries and more in our review of *The First Slam Dunk*!!

Review starts at (43:00)

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CLAMP is a renowned manga creator that has influenced an entire generation of fans and artists alike. One of their standout works is *Rayearth*, which is set to be rebooted next year. Does it still hold up after 30 years? Listen to find out!