Anime first, manga later? Yep—it happens. In this episode, we dive into Evangelion, FLCL, and Angel Beats to explore how these iconic series made the rare leap from screen to page. Do the manga versions expand the lore or take things in a whole new direction? Let’s find out.

Some anime Some anime are still worth watching, even if they are considered "dead in the water." This means that while the manga may be completed, there is no sign of the rest of the series being adapted into anime. However, that doesn’t mean you should leave them sitting in the back of the fridge to rot. In this episode, we’ll talk about all those anime that may not have a solid ending but are still worth checking out!

Let us know your favorite dead anime franchise, or if there’s one we forgot, by reaching out to us on our Discord!

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After much anticipation, Shinichirō Watanabe’s Lazarus is finally here! In this episode, we react to episodes 1–3 of the long-awaited sci-fi anime from the visionary director behind Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. We break down the animation, story beats, and early impressions—does it live up to the hype? Tune in to find out!

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They say boredom breeds creativity—and let’s be real, without lockdown, this podcast probably wouldn’t exist. In this episode, we’re throwing it back to where it all started and getting a little sentimental (but just a little). Oh, and of course, we’ve got thoughts on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards—so buckle up!

At The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we love spreading the good gospel of Kuzu no Honkai (Scum’s Wish). So, we invited our good friends over at The Strictly Series to experience the beautiful trainwreck of high school angst that is Scum’s Wish.

This show doesn’t hold back—forget hand-holding and innocent kisses. We’re diving straight into student-teacher relationships and tangled yuri love affairs. Buckle up, because it’s going to be a wild ride.

Huge thanks to The Strictly Series for letting us spice up their anime library!

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We’re taking the same energy meme and applying it to the old vs. new anime discussion. We’re always talking about older anime that you have to watch, but with so much anime being produced, it’s hard to figure out which series are worth your time. Not to mention, with how far animation has come, older anime can sometimes be a visual deterrent.

So, we’re giving you a modern-day counterpart to an older anime—one that shares the same vibe, the same energy. Same same, but different.

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In this episode of The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we dive into the controversy surrounding the recently announced Sakamoto Days anime adaptation. While fans have been eagerly awaiting the series to hit the screen, the reaction in Japan has been surprisingly mixed. From concerns over animation quality to debates about whether the series even needed an adaptation, we break down the discourse and explore what this could mean for the future of Sakamoto Days. Is the skepticism justified, or is this just pre-release jitters? Tune in as we unpack the drama and share our thoughts!

It’s hard to ignore the significant changes happening at the White House, and as some of you might already know, Dan is a federal employee. His unique perspective has certainly influenced both his opinions and his personal life. To help break everything down, we’ve brought in Matt and Earthworm from the Anime Brothers Podcast. This is Dan’s chance to really speak his truth.

In addition, we’ve put together a list of governments depicted in anime (01:07:55). With the times as they are, it feels like the perfect opportunity to dive into some thought-provoking topics!