Best Mamoru Podcasts (2024)

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Spirited Away on Stage | Ghibliotheque 1:16:04

2h ago1:16:04

1:16:04

This special episode of the podcast dives into the stage adaptation of Spirited Away, which is currently running at the Coliseum theatre in London's West End. With Jake on parental leave, Michael enlists the help of co-host Steph Watts and friends of the show Adam Woodward (Little White Lies, TCOLondon) and Sam Clements (90 Minutes Or Less Film Fes…

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SN 177: "A Star of Dreams and Wishes: Taiki's Transformation" 1:25:25

6d ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! Taiki is a man who believes in science and not sentiment. But when Ami's favorite teacher becomes the target of Sailor Iron Mouse, their lives will be in Sailor Star Maker's hands! In this episode, we discuss Japan…

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Ultraman Rising with Shannon Tindle & John Aoshima | Interview Special 31:19

6d ago31:19

31:19

Michael is joined this week by Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima to talk about their new film, Ultraman Rising, as well as their approach to animation, running a smooth ship through production, their experiences studying at The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), and their first exposures to the world of Studio Ghibli. Subscribe to our Patreo…

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SN 176: "Fighter's Secret Identity: The Shocking Super Transformation" 1:35:34

13d ago1:35:34

1:35:34

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! This week, Seiya finds himself at odds with the director of his new musical. But when Sailor Iron Mouse targets her for seed extraction, Seiya will have to choose between his passion and his mission! In this episod…

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Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood | The Richard Linklectures #3 1:03:39

13d ago1:03:39

1:03:39

This week, our Richard Linklectures miniseries comes to an end with a trip to the 1960s for Linklater's rich, textured, gorgeously animated portrait of an era, Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood. Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations on the Linklater films Slacker, School of Rock and Hit Man. Follow us on Twitter o…

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Shore Leave 16: Over-Tourism/Yasuke 1:00:57

19d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Sometimes we need a break from the day-to-day, and that's when we go on Shore Leave! Shore Leave is our monthly series where we kick back and talk about some of the Sailor Moon and anime-adjacent topics that are on our minds. A real chill-out zone where ideas can hang out and do whatever. And now we're live every Wednesday night at 7pm central on T…

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A Scanner Darkly | The Richard Linklectures #2 59:08

21d ago59:08

59:08

This week, Michael and Jake take a trip into the mind of Philip K Dick with Richard Linklater's second animated film in the rotoscoped style, the psychedelic, sci-fi-tinged thriller, A Scanner Darkly. Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations on the Linklater films Slacker, School of Rock and Hit Man. Follow us on Twitte…

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SN 175: "Becoming an Idol: Minako's Ambition" 1:43:52

27d ago1:43:52

1:43:52

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! Minako wants to be a successful idol and getting closer to the boys in Three Lights doesn't sound bad, either. But when she starts working for the band, she'll find out that stardom can come with a deadly cost! In …

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Waking Life | The Richard Linklectures #1 1:06:02

28d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Michael and Jake return with a new miniseries diving into three animated films from independent cinema icon Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before Sunrise, Dazed and Confused), starting with his 2001 rotoscoped feature Waking Life: a heady exploration of dreaming, philosophy, existentialism, the frontiers of theoretical science and everything in betwee…

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SN 174: "A School Storm: The Transfer Students Are Idols" 1:49:40

1M ago1:49:40

1:49:40

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! Important things are afoot this week as Juban High is visited by Three Lights! With their teen idols attending classes with them, will the Senshi be able to keep it together long to defeat a sporty menace? In this …

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SN 173: "Farewells and Encounters: The Transitioning Stars of Destiny" 1:46:09

1M ago1:46:09

1:46:09

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The show must go on this week as we say goodbye to old friends and hello to new enemies! With Mamoru and Chibiusa gone, Usagi is doing her best to stay strong, but the appearance of new Sailors will have her asking…

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SN 172: "Moon Power of Love: The Nightmare Ends" 1:39:08

2M ago1:39:08

1:39:08

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The end is finally here this week as the Sailor Senshi confront Nehellenia in her evil lair! Can Usagi find a way to end the cycle of hate or will she lose Mamoru and Chibiusa forever? In this episode, we discuss T…

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SN 171: "For Love: The Endless Battle in the Dark World" 1:41:49

2M ago1:41:49

1:41:49

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The Sailor Senshi are trapped in Nehellenia's realm this week as Usagi falls under a mysterious and forgetful curse. Can her friends save her in time to rescue Mamoru from eternal servitude to the Dark Queen? In th…

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SN 170: "Night of Destiny: The Sailor Guardians' Ordeals" 1:35:09

2M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! Sailor Moon takes the fight to Nehellenia this week as the curse looms over Mamoru. But when the Sailor Senshi are scattered across multiple worlds, they'll find themselves at the mercy of the Queen of the Dead Moo…

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SN 169: "The Cursed Mirror: Mamoru Caught in a Nightmare" 1:38:51

3M ago1:38:51

1:38:51

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The tension persists this week as the Sailor Senshi ponder the strange events in Tokyo! Can they solve their dilemma before Mamoru is lost to evil? In this episode, we discuss Einstein's travels in Japan. We also t…

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SN 168: "Saturn Awakens: The Ten Sailor Guardians Unite" 1:51:01

3M ago1:51:01

1:51:01

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The treachery continues this week as Nehellenia expands her dark power through the reflections of Tokyo! Can the Sailor Senshi find a way to meet this overwhelming new challenge or is the world in for a new dark ag…

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Pablo Berger on Robot Dreams | Interview 45:52

3M ago45:52

45:52

Michael speaks with Spanish director Pablo Berger about his critically-acclaimed and award-winning feature animation Robot Dreams, which is in UK cinemas from 22nd March. Read Michael's review of the film here, and his feature on the animation process behind the film here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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SN 167: "The Flower of Nightmares Scatters: The Queen of Darkness Returns" 1:42:48

3M ago1:42:48

1:42:48

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! Sailor Noob is back for a new season of Sailor Moon as Usagi and friends begin their high school adventures! While Chibiusa gets stuck in the 20th century by a mysterious starfall, the Outer Senshi learn the hard w…

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Chiara Malta and Sebastien Laudenbach on Chicken for Linda! | Interview 28:25

3M ago28:25

28:25

Directors Chiara Malta and Sebastien Laudenbach speak with Michael about their astounding new film, Chicken for Linda, which was a hit on the festival and awards circuit in 2023, and is screening around the UK in March, April and May. Watch a trailer for Chicken for Linda here. Chicken for Linda screens as part of the Made in Italy Festival at the …

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Jim Capobianco on The Inventor | Interview 52:10

3M ago52:10

52:10

Michael speaks with director Jim Capobianco about his new film, The Inventor, and working in stop-motion for the first time after years working in hand-drawn and CG animation. They also speak about the film's themes of patronage, inspiration and creativity, as well as Jim's amazing work at Disney and Pixar (including his Oscar-nominated work on Rat…

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SN 166.5: Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie "Black Dream Hole" & "Ami's First Love" 2:46:14

4M ago2:46:14

2:46:14

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! An era of Sailor Moon comes to a close this week as we deliver a double-sized episode of Moon Crisis goodness! First, Ami is the greatest student in Japan, but is she being stalked by a close rival? Then, when a wh…

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SN 166.25: Sailor Moon SuperS Wrap-Up and Q&A 1:53:16

4M ago1:53:16

1:53:16

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! This week, we finally put Sailor Moon SuperS in the rearview mirror and do our best to prove scientifically why we had such a bad time over the last 39 epiosdes. We also talk about the highs and glaring lows of the…

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SN 166: "Dreams Forever: Fill the Heavens with Light" 1:45:06

4M ago1:45:06

1:45:06

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The staggering conclusion arrives this week as Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibi Moon clash with Queen Nehellenia while the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Can the Sailor Senshi overcome their weaknesses or will…

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SN 165: "When the Crystal Shines: The Beautiful Power of Dreams" 1:25:21

5M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! It's the penultimate episode of Sailor Moon SuperS this week, as the Deam Moon Circus holds sway over Tokyo! Can Chibiusa and Helios tap the power of beautiful dreams to once and for all rid the world of Nehellenia…

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Yuzuru Tachikawa on Blue Giant | Interview 1:13:48

5M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Michael speaks with director Yuzuru Tachikawa about his new film, the coming-of-age jazz anime Blue Giant, which has just been released in the UK. To hear the full interview with all the Japanese exchanges intact, fast forward to around the 30min mark, Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Shore Leave 15: Granny's Harajuku/Dr. Rocket 51:39

5M ago51:39

51:39

Sometimes we need a break from the day-to-day, and that's when we go on Shore Leave! Shore Leave is our monthly series where we kick back and talk about some of the Sailor Moon and anime-adjacent topics that are on our minds. A real chill-out zone where ideas can hang out and do whatever. And now we're live every Wednesday night at 7pm central on T…

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The Short Films of Cartoon Saloon, with Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey and Paul Young 41:00

5M ago41:00

41:00

Recorded at the British Film Institute, as part of the London Short Film Festival and the BFI's 'Cartoon Saloon at 25' season, studio founders Nora Twomey, Tomm Moore and Paul Young reflect on the history of the studio after watching 20+ years of Cartoon Saloon's short film work. This event was curated and hosted by our own Michael Leader. Find out…

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SN 164: "The Golden Crystal Appears: Nehellenia's Magic" 1:34:33

5M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The threshold is obliterated this week as the origin of the Amazoness Quartet is brought to light! With Helios and Chibiusa in Nehellenia's grasp, do the Sailor Senshi have the courage to save the world? In this ep…

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SN 163: "Labyrinth of Mirrors: Chibi Moon Captured" 1:45:38

5M ago1:45:38

1:45:38

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! Things get legendarily dark this week as Queen Nehelenia reveals her secret past and her connection to Pegasus! Plus, there's nothing more dangerous than a bored teenager as the Amazoness Quarter plan a daring heis…

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SN 162: "The Source of Darkness: Dead Moon Circus" 1:35:23

6M ago1:35:23

1:35:23

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! We're back for an new year of Sailor Moon action! The Sailor Senshi have made it to the heart of the Dead Moon Circus, but will the curtain fall before they can save Chibiusa? In this episode, we discuss Kinkaku-ji…

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