Best Gintama Podcasts (2024)

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The Struggles of Being a Black Rock Journalist In America 23:05

17h ago23:05

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Being a black man while writing about rock music in America for nearly 20 years really isn't fun. Here's my story. My website (MP3s and NPCs): https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ My article about Jann Wenner: https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/as-a-black-rock-critic-jann-wenners-words-proved-i-wasnt-welcome Old reviews from back in the day: https://terrancepryor.we…

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Episode 183 – Sakamoto Sakamoto Sakamoto

1M ago

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We said her name three times so Kendra of the My Hero Academia Podcast has joined us to talk about episodes 56-57 of the Gintama anime. This episode was released earlier on our Patreon so be sure to sign up for $1 … Continue reading →By SSAA Podcast Network

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Episode 180 - Not Changing Jackets: March Madness

3M ago

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We needed to figure out what we wanted to talk about on the podcast next. So, we decided to come up with a short list of series we were willing to go through. Here is the discussion of us deciding which of these series to cover next and to make it more fun we put the list into a bracket of 16. Click here to download episode (Right-click and Save As…

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Episode #12 - Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Preview, Gramercy Arms 29:29

3M ago29:29

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Hello, humanity! It's episode 12 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes Future Games Show 2024 spring edition (https://www.gamesradar.com/everything-announced-future-games-show-spring-showcase-2024/) Stardew Valley update is HUGE (https://www.stardewvalley.net/stardew-valley-1-6-update-fu…

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Episode 179 - Changing Jackets: Lupin Zero

3M ago

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Changing Jackets makes a shocking return to the main show. This time we are delving into six episode mini-series Lupin Zero. Along with that we talk about Akira Toriyama for a lot longer than expected. Click here to download episode (Right-click and Save As) Your browser does not support this audio Click to read more »…

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The Mixtape, Vol. 5 (Treefort Music Fest 2024 preview) 16:10

3M ago16:10

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A special episode of the MP3s and NPCs Mixtape podcast surrounding the 2024 installment of the Treefort Music Fest. (https://treefortmusicfest.com/) Check out the musical artists! Shred Flintstone - "Waste Away With You" (https://linktr.ee/shredflintstone) Die Spitz - "Hair of Dog" (https://linktr.ee/diespit) The Thing - "Midnight" (https://thingth…

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Episode #11 - Headbangers Rhythm Royale, Dog Park 27:44

3M ago27:44

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Episode 11 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes FarmCon 24 dates (https://www.farming-simulator.com/newsArticle.php?&news_id=518/) Mt. Joy at Troubadour review (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/review-mt-joy-perform-a-sold-out-show-at-the-troubadour) Headbangers Rhythm Royale season three (…

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Episode #10 - Gintama, Dent May 27:15

3M ago27:15

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Episode 10 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Legends of the Zone Trilogy released (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/stalker-legends-of-the-zone-trilogy-lands-on-xbox-and-playstation-today) Frostpunk 2 coming in July (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/frostpunk-2-gets-july-2…

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Episode 182 – We Just Do It

4M ago

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We talk about the origin point of what is technically our podcast motto by going over episodes 53-55 of the Gintama anime. This episode was released earlier on our Patreon so be sure to sign up for $1 to get these episodes … Continue reading →By SSAA Podcast Network

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The Mixtape, Vol. 4 (New Colossus Festival 2024 preview) 20:46

4M ago20:46

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The fourth mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. A special edition promoting New Colossus Festival in NYC. More information about New Colossus Festival: https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/ Check out these acts! Friend Of A Friend - “The Man That Loves Me” (https://www.instagram.com/friendofafriendband) Iceblynk - "Enter the Sky" (https://i…

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Episode #9 - Interview with M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold, Flung 30:16

4M ago30:16

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Episode nine of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes Pokémon Legends: Z-A announced (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/pokmon-legends-z-a-announced-for-a-2025-release-on-the-nintendo-switch) Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket announced (https://tcgpocket.pokemon.com/en-us/) Interview with M. Shad…

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The Mixtape, Vol. 3 (Handsome Jack, Call Me Spinster) 25:32

4M ago25:32

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The third mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. Five songs from five great musical acts. Check out these acts! Handsome Jack - "It's Understood" (http://www.handsomejackmusic.com/) Fran Ashcroft -"Waiting For The Britpop Revival" (https://franashcroft.bandcamp.com/album/the-songs-that-never-were) Call Me Spinster “Married in My Mind” (https…

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Episode #8 - Demon Slayer, Blunt Chunks 24:00

4M ago24:00

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Episode eight of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-features-surprise-releases-and-details-on-new-nintendo-switch-games/) Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer (https://www.youtube…

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The Mixtape, Vol. 2 (Vial, Horizon Theory) 21:14

4M ago21:14

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The second mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. Five songs from five great musical acts. Check out these acts! Vial - "apathy" (https://vialband.bandcamp.com/album/burnout) (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/minneapolis-indie-punk-band-vial-announce-2024-north-american-spring-tour) Hurt Hawks - "Bunny The Bartender" (https://hurthawksmusic.band…

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Episode #7 - IGN Live in Los Angeles, Byland 20:34

4M ago20:34

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Episode seven of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes Street Fighter x Amoeba Hollywood (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/amoeba-hollywood-to-host-street-fighter-6-concert-and-panel) IGN Live in Los Angeles (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/ign-to-hold-ign-live-video-game-event-in-los-angeles-this…

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The Mixtape, Vol. 1 (Bury Me With You, Brittany Bindrim) 34:49

4M ago34:49

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The first ever mixtape episode of MP3s and NPCs podcast. 10 tracks from 10 great rising acts. Check out the musical artists Majorette - "Tomorrow Is Forever" (https://majoretteband.bandcamp.com/album/forever-starts-tuesday) Fat Heaven - "Never Needed You" (https://fatheaven.bandcamp.com/album/trash-life) The Deathtones - "The Invisible Man" (https:…

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Episode #6 - Steam Next Fest (Feb 2024), Infant Island 23:22

4M ago23:22

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We're so back. Gaming and anime news mixed with some new tunes. Show notes Steam Next Fest - https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest Lies of P collaboration with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - https://www.liesofp.com/en-us/view/414/index.html Safe In Our World charity bundle - https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/safe-in-our-world-charity-bundle-202…

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The Final Otaku Melancholy: A Re-Review of Eromanga-Sensei and Four Years of the Show 2:19:03

5M ago2:19:03

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"To my father, thank you. To my mother, farewell. And to all the children... Congratulations!" Thank you for all your support over these past four years. There will be more unreleased and previously recorded OVA episodes to come but this is our final episode together as Otaku Melancholy. We appreciate all your support and listens and kind words and…

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Monogatari Second Season 2:11:03

6M ago2:11:03

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You sure look lively today, listener. Did something good happen? Plot twists, Kaiki praise, and timeline confusion are abound in this week's episode where we (after three years) talk about the next Monogatari in our Journey-gatari, Monogatari Second Season! Listen like a regular person or skip around the episode to get the full Monogatari style exp…

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Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Episodes 26 - 49) 1:34:36

6M ago1:34:36

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Get ready to love love tenkyoken one more time! Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using our coupon code OTAKUMELANCHOLYPODCAST on their website by going to⁠ www.boom…

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Episode 178 - Not GARP: Pluto

6M ago

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We decided that it was long enough and it is time to talk about an anime for once. To round off 2023, we are joined by Brenda of Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries (as well as other shows on the network) to go over the anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's manga, Pluto. Click here to download episode (Right-click and Save As) Your browser does not su…

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Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Episode 1 - 25) 1:40:50

6M ago1:40:50

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Let's all have a nice clean Gundam fight to determine the King of Space and a big shoutout to all the people listening from Neo Iceland. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total ord…

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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 1:52:07

6M ago1:52:07

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Break through the heavens with your drill! Or don't. I'm not your mother. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using our coupon code OTAKUMELANCHOLYPODCAST on their web…

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The First Twelve Episodes of Gintama (And Getting Old) 1:28:54

6M ago1:28:54

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It's Katsura, not Zura. Hurry up and read this episode description already. I'm missing a soap opera rerun I want to watch. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using o…

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A Discussion on The Witch from Mercury S2, The Failures of Bandai-Namco, and Mecha Viability in the Future (Kind of) 1:28:15

7M ago1:28:15

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Gay space lesbians (but it's up to interpretation) Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using our coupon code OTAKUMELANCHOLYPODCAST on their website by going to⁠ www.b…

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off 1:27:49

7M ago1:27:49

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(Due to the nature of this anime, there is no spoiler safe section. You've been warned!) In this week's OtaMel, we take off and go full boomer mode as we fail to discuss anything except how great the ol' days were, MyAnimeList vs. AniList, and video game culture. We also rag a little bit on the writer of one New York Times article but it's all in (…

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ATTALK ON TITAN: The Final Chapters (Part One and Two) 1:40:17

7M ago1:40:17

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Featuring the return of Audrey! Attack on Titan has finally ended which means that we are obligated by the spirit of vengeance that has unfortunately inhabited our bodies to talk about it. Is there that much to talk about though? The rumbling in our hearts have conscripted us to criticize these specials and criticize it we do (mostly just Eren and …

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Fall 2023 Anime First Impressions - Part One 1:11:16

7M ago1:11:16

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As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links including our social media and join the Discord at https://discord.gg/rUHYUyW to continue the conversation! Ganbatte! Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumel…

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Episode 181 – Live Life Like A Cicada

8M ago

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We are joined by Matt of OverMangaCast to cover the Infant Strife arc of the Gintama anime. This episode was released earlier on our Patreon so be sure to sign up for $1 to get these episodes before the main feed. 0:00:00 … Continue reading →By SSAA Podcast Network

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Second Chance Anime 1:06:50

8M ago1:06:50

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As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links including our social media and join the Discord at https://discord.gg/rUHYUyW to continue the conversation! Ganbatte![Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using our coupon …

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Episode 177 - Not GARP: One Piece Live Action

8M ago

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After fifteen years in the business, we still have more to talk about. This time, we sort of talk about anime by going the Netflix live action adaptation of One Piece. Click here to download episode (Right-click and Save As) Your browser does not support this audio Click to read more »By SSAA Podcast Network

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Episode 180 – You Can Stop Hate-Watching Now

8M ago

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We made it to the first year mark of the anime by covering episodes 49 and 50 of Gintama. This episode was released earlier on our Patreon so be sure to sign up for $1 to get these episodes before the main … Continue reading →By SSAA Podcast Network

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Fall 2023 Anime Preview Picks 1:15:53

8M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

It's like the annual sportsball draft but with seasonal anime! In this week's episode, we read off a bunch of anime and their synopsis and then say "ay imma watch that" or "ay imma not watch that and pretend I did if anyone asks" for the sake of entertainment. Hopefully it's entertaining for you because then it's just going to be a whole lot of "oH…

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Oops! All Updates or How I Spent My (Other) Summer Vacation (By Consuming Anime Related Products) 47:06

9M ago47:06

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I took a vacation (again) and didn't watch anime (again) but I did do some other weeaboo activities (again) and I'm here to talk about them this week including the joys of Tearmoon Empire and The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Really Love you and the pains of Jujutsu Kaisen's 236th chapter. There's also a small rant at Crunchyroll …

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Episode 179 – Free Churro

9M ago

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If you are stuck in your bed and want a good podcast to listen to, check out our latest covering 47-48 of the Gintama anime. This episode was released earlier on our Patreon so be sure to sign up for $1 to … Continue reading →By SSAA Podcast Network

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Netflix's One Piece - The Final Review 1:09:05

9M ago1:09:05

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Netflix's One Piece is a thing but is it a good thing? We find out in this week's episode! Spoilers within! As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links including our social media and join the Discord at https://discord.gg/rUHYUyW to continue the conversation! Ganbatte![Speci…

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Episode 176 - Not GARP: 100 Greatest Disney Songs

10M ago

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In what was the worst decision ever made, we decided that we would spend several hours trying to look at Billboard's list of the 100 greatest Disneyverse songs and determine which ones were trash and which songs should have been in the list instead. Hope you enjoy. Click here to download episode (Right-click and Save As) Your browser does not suppo…

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Netflix's One Piece - The First Impressions 1:00:22

10M ago1:00:22

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I'm gonna be King of the Getting Podcast Episodes Out on Time! It'll be a long journey and I might never get there but I'm going to try with my loyal crew of my cat and producer Craig. Anyways, first impressions of Netflix's One Piece. Final review will be next week! Stay tuned. As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website…

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death (Season 2, Episodes 1 - 5) 1:02:45

10M ago1:02:45

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In this week's episode, I talk about how hot Toji Fushiguro is. That's the entire episode. What does it mean to be a prequel? It means having established lore to follow and not being able to stray from it. It means you can't kill off anyone important so why even bother? Jujutsu Kaisen dared to bother by showing us Gojo's past and explore his relati…

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How I Spent My Summer Hiatus (By Watching a Few Anime) 50:15

11M ago50:15

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It's been a minute. The hiatus is over. I've missed you. I've also missed wanted to watch anime. I watched a tiny bit during the hiatus. I'm going to talk to you about them. I hope you'll enjoy it. Anime discussed in this podcast: Demon Slayer: The Swordsmith Village Arc The Dangers in My Heart Digimon Adventure 01 The Eminence in Shadow (Season On…

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Episode 178 – Get Out Of Everywhere

11M ago

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We look at some accidently plot relevant material as we meet some priestesses in episodes 45-46 of the Gintama anime. This episode was released earlier on our Patreon so be sure to sign up for $1 to get these episodes before the … Continue reading →By SSAA Podcast Network

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Episode 175 - Not GARP: Across the Spider-Verse

12M ago

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While we are still preparing for the next project, we might as well take some time to talk about another anime-adjacent movie. Following what might be the best comic book movie, we are going to be talking about the next movie in the Miles Morales saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Click here to download episode (Right-click and Save As) You…

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The OtaMel (Almost) Radio Hour: The One With Anime Openings 48:59

1y ago48:59

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I tried to use a lot of vocabulary for the title of last week's episode and you all just bounced off that. Or does no one care about EDs? That's a shame. Either I'm supposed to know only two or three words or ending songs from anime are just not beloved. I guess you all just skip EDs and never call your mother. I've seen the abbreviation ED so much…

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The OtaMel Radio (Almost) Hour: An Essential Array of Exquisite EDs for Ending Enjoyers 44:36

1y ago44:36

44:36

Mattie wasn't able to adequately produce an episode due to some mild health issues and a waning mood due to certain life events so here's a curated collection of colorfully crafted ending songs courtesy of the delightfully not real radio station: 103.3 The Weeb. With all due earnest affection, I'd like to extend a huge amount of love to everyone fo…

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Episode 177 – Character Voice Actress Kujira

1y ago

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We get into some ninja nonsense in what could be our grossest episodes of the season with episodes 43-44 of the Gintama anime. This episode was released earlier on our Patreon so be sure to sign up for $1 to get these … Continue reading →By SSAA Podcast Network

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Trade Ya! Kakushigoto + Flip Flappers (feat. Alex from the AniBuddies Podcast) 2:00:10

1y ago2:00:10

2:00:10

momma always said, "get busy flippin' or get busy flappin'" finally I see that this is what she meant Our spoilers are sectioned off for your convenience! Please go check out Alex's fantastic podcast the Anibuddies wherever you get your podcasts! As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to se…

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The "Would You Rather?" Game But It's Anime! (feat. JD from the Anime Brothers Podcast) 2:07:54

1y ago2:07:54

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We play a classic a game this week of "Would You Rather?" but with (ALMOST) exclusively anime related questions with JD from the Anime Brothers Podcast! It's an episode full of discussion on quality vs. quantity as it relates to anime, the value of your hobbies in your social life, and the sexual reproductive appendages of the majestic whale! It's …

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A (Mild) Discussion on Mental Health and Illness in Anime (feat. Alex from the AniBuddies Podcast) 1:59:26

1y ago1:59:26

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Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness month? I didn't for sure but maybe Alex from The AniBuddies Podcast did as they suggested this week's topic of mental health and illness and how it's portrayed in anime! It sounds a lot more insightful and intellectual than it actually is (I mean we're basically talking about cartoon character brains…

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A Small Review of Suzume: Locking Up the Doors on the Latest Makoto Shinkai Film 58:43

1y ago58:43

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Spoiler warnings are in the episode if you care about that sort of thing! The bonus content becomes the regular content this week as we break down Makoto Shinkai's latest film: Suzume! Is this new movie the film that will finally have the KEY to our host's heart or will it LOCK up any chances of our host caring about Shinkai? Is the main character …

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Episode 176 – Sunrise Studio Elemeno

1y ago

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It’s a family affair on this episode of the podcast as we go over the Umibozu arc with episodes 40-42 of the Gintama anime. This episode was released earlier on our Patreon so be sure to sign up for $1 to get … Continue reading →By SSAA Podcast Network

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