Anime Research Group
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith so much anime produced each season, it's easy for interesting shows to slip through the cracks and for busy fans to only focus on the few big shows that everyone is watching. Each week, we try to remedy this and give one show its chance to shine. Whether its a classic show like Magic Knight Rayearth, a profitable franchise like Symphogear, or just something weird like Boogiepop Phantom, we discuss the first few episodes, the characters, the direction, and decide whether it was worth watching or not.
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Episodes
Classmates (Doukyusei)
September 24, 2021 10:47 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis week, we fall in love with the short film Classmates, a.k.a. Doukyusei. This episode may contain trace elements of student/teacher relationships, although if you really wanted that you should read Sora to Hara by the same author. Denis repeatedly refers to Sajou as Saijou in this episode; rest assured that he will be dealt with. The Anime Research Group is a (currently fortnightly) podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episode...
Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo
September 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis week, we cheer for the dinosaur empire destroying Manhattan as we watch Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo. The Anime Research Group is a podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime or on youtube. New episodes are coming every other Thursday (for now). Links Hideo Ishikawa intervi...
FemboyFilms Interview
August 05, 2021 13:13 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week, we dive deep with David from Femboy Films about preserving film reels and the gainax incident. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime or on youtube. New episodes are coming every other Thursday. Links Their Twitter Their Youtube Giv...
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise
July 29, 2021 12:13 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThis week, we end our mini gainax series by going all the way back to their earlist film, Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise. CW: Attempted Rape The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime or on youtube. New episodes are coming every Thursday....
Diebuster
July 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThis week, we continue our series of looks at early Gainax shows with Diebuster. You should probably listen to the episode on Gunbuster. CW: Gainaxing (including full frontal female nudity), Attempted Sexual Assault The Anime Research Group is a (bi)weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @re...
Raven Tengu Kabuto - April Fools 2021
March 31, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, as an apology for the extended hiatus, we talk about Terasawa Buichi's best forgotten Raven Tengu Kabuto OVA. Happy April 1st. See you whenever we actually edit the Diebuster episode. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter, subscribe to the podcast ...
Interview with Caitlin Moore
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week, we chat with Caitlin Moore about Shoujo and how women are treated in anime and the fandom. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime or on youtube. New episodes are coming every Thursday. Links Caitlin's Twitter "I Have a Heroine Proble...
Gunbuster
January 14, 2021 12:20 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week, we start a series of looks at early Gainax shows, starting with Gunbuster. This episode suffered many recording difficulties, and so some of it was patched from multiple sources. We apologise for this. CW: Imperialism, Gainaxing (including full frontal female nudity) The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are...
Interview with Matteo Wattzky (Animétudes)
January 07, 2021 11:13 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWe're back from the break, and this week we chat with Sakuga & Anime History blogger Matteo Wattzky (a.k.a. Animétudes), covering such topics as the best Gundam, TMS, Sakuga, and of course, Yoshinori Kanada. You should follow Matteo on Twitter, and read his blog. We particularly recommend His BIG CHART of Animator influences The Sakuga Starter Pack (and the rest of the series) The History of TMS series Animating Terror: Noroi the White Weasel The Anime Research Group is a weekly podca...
Christmas Special 2020 - Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas
December 17, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week we celebrate the holidays by watching one of our favourite christmas themed anime that isn't called Tokyo Godfathers -- Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas. This special episode is our last of the year, and we'll be back in January. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us...
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
December 11, 2020 18:29 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis week, we bring dishonour to our own ancestors by being a week late on our discussion of Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!, Mamoru Oshii's experimental scifi comedy OVA. There are some unavoidable audio issues for which we apologise. CW: Incest (discussed, not shown) The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances ...
Penguin Highway
November 26, 2020 15:39 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday, we walk the path of growing up, and also penguins, with Ishida's Penguin Highway. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on November 20th 2020. Links 5 Years Of Studio ...
Le Portrait de Petit Cossette
November 20, 2020 11:43 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week, we watch the most Akiyuki Simbo thing ever created, Le Portrait de Petit Cossette. CW: Torture / Light Lolicon The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on Monday 16th 2...
Anniversary Special 2020
November 17, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBToday, November 17th, is our birthday! One year ago we recorded a bumper and thought no-one would care, today, well... some people care. Thank you all so much, and enjoy as we look back on the past year in podcasting. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @rese...
Miss Hokusai
November 12, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThis week, we watch paint dry on the Asakusa Bridge and meditate on the floating world of Miss Hokusai. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on October 23th 2020. Links Kats...
Halloween Special: Dracula, Sovereign of the Damned
October 30, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn a cheap gimmick, we cash in on the Halloween spirit and talk about a trash masterpiece (trashsterpiece?) from 1980, Toei's Dracula: Sovereign Of The Damned. We also talk about why Anime is bad at horror, and the concept of "so bad it's good". Regular coverage returns next week. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There a...
Sakura Quest
October 15, 2020 20:34 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThis week we watch Manoyama's revitalisation effort in Sakura Quest. Maybe one day P. A. works can revitalise this podcast too. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on October ...
Noein
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week we didn't have time to watch anything, but fortunately our future selves had time to record an episode on Noein: To Your Other Self. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was reco...
Hugtto! PreCure
September 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBHooray! Hooray! PreCure! This week we get our introduction to the long-running shoujo franchise by watching Hugtto! PreCure. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on September ...
Daimidaler: Prince vs Penguin Empire
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThis week we have to put on our headphones so the neighbours don't hear, as we watch Daimidaler: Prince vs Penguin Empire. Content Warning: Adolescent Humour / Sexual Harassment The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming ev...
Yokohama Shopping Log
September 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBThis week, it is "chill anime to study to" as we watch Yokohama Shopping Log. There are occasional audio issues, OTL, 申し訳ありませんでした. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on Aug...
Trailer - September 2020
September 04, 2020 19:45 - 1 minute - 897 KBThe Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday.
No. 6
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThis week we get our boys love on with the least googleable anime ever, No. 6. CW: Insect related Body Horror The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows we watched, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on July 18th 202...
Skip Beat!
August 06, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week, do we fall in love again or swear revenge on our childhoold friend Skip Beat! ? CW: some discussion of abuse? The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was r...
Orange
July 30, 2020 14:04 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week, a letter sent from an alternate future has told us to watch Orange. Who are we to argue? CW: Suicide, also way more spoilers than usual. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode wa...
Tokimeki Tonight
July 24, 2020 12:38 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week we take a trip back to the early 80s for the classic rom-com Tokimeki Tonight. Our audio quality kind of sucked. Sorry! The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episo...
Buso Renkin
July 16, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week we watch Buso Renkin, the inferior alchemy fighting anime to FMA. CW: The author Nobuhiro Watsuki is a paedophile. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode w...
Galaxy Express 999
July 09, 2020 18:13 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week we watch Galaxy Express 999, Leiji Matsumoto's multi-award winning series. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on April 30th 2020. Links Y...
Windy Tales
July 06, 2020 19:46 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week the gang take on Windy Tales, a.k.a. Fuujin Monogatari, a 2004 Production IG show. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on April 23nd, 2020, ...
GetBackers
May 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThis week we get back to GetBackers, a 2002 Studio Deen anime. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on April 17th, 2020, and was intended for release o...
Arakawa Under The Bridge
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBThis week we talk a lot about Shaft, and in particular their 2011 comedy Arakawa Under the Bridge. CW: Episodes 2/3 have some casual homophobia/transphobia. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming...
Hyouge Mono
April 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThis week the gang take on Hyouge Mono, a 2011 adaption of the Tezuka award winning manga. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on April 2nd, 2020, and...
Run With The Wind
April 16, 2020 20:51 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis week we run 21.3 km and then 195.7 km more as we watch Run with the Wind, a 2018 anime based on a novel by Shion Miura. We also discuss what counts as Yaoi. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are c...
Parasite Dolls
April 09, 2020 13:16 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBThis week we discuss Parasite Dolls, a 2003 OVA set in the Bubblegum Crisis universe. CW: cyberpunk horseshit, including sexual violence. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday (in ...
Thunderbolt Fantasy
March 29, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week, we are the Puppet Research Group as we talk about Gen Urobuchi's Thunderbolt Fantasy. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on March 5th,...
Yatterman Night
March 24, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week the gang take on Yatterman Night, a 2005 show by Tatsunoko Production. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on February 27th, 2020, and was i...
Stellvia
March 22, 2020 04:56 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week the gang take on Stellvia, a 2003 Coming-of-Age anime from Xebec anime. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on February 20th, 2020, and was ...
Star Driver
March 19, 2020 16:46 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week the gang take on Star Driver, a 2010 Studio Bones anime. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday. This episode was recorded on January 31st, 2020, and was intended for rel...
Where are the updates? Mar 2020
March 19, 2020 16:28 - 36 seconds - 409 KBA small update about the lack of episodes. Episode on Star Driver coming soon. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast (in theory) about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thursday (in theory).
Saikano
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week the gang take on Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet, a 2002 Gonzo anime. This anime should not be confused with Saekano. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are coming every Thurs...
Erin
January 16, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis time on ARG we watch Erin, a.k.a. the Beast Player, a 2009 anime series adapting Nahoko Uehashi's novel series. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. This episode was recorded on January 8th, 2020.
The Rose of Versailles
December 05, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, the ARG take on The Rose of Versailles, the 1979 anime adaption of the Riyoko Ikeda's iconic historical romance manga. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There is some cursing. This episode was recorded on November 28th, 2019.
Anime Research Group - Trailer
November 17, 2019 12:00 - 30 seconds - 365 KBWith so much anime produced each season, it's easy for interesting shows to slip through the cracks and for busy fans to only focus on the few big shows that everyone is watching. Each week, we try to remedy this and give one show its chance to shine. Whether its a classic show like Magic Knight Rayearth, a profitable franchise like Symphogear, or just something weird like Boogiepop Phantom, we discuss the first few episodes, the characters, the direction, and decide whether it was worth wat...
Ghost Hound
November 16, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week, the ARG take on Ghost Hound, a 2007 anime from Production IG and Masamune Shirow. We salivate over the sweet sweet Chiaka J Konaka goodness. Episodes of Anime Research Group contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There is some cursing. This episode was recorded on November 16th, 2019.