Anime Summit Podcast
625 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThe Anime Summit Podcast spawned from the /r/Anime Reddit Community as a project to help spread our love of anime and get more connected to the content we enjoy!
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Episodes
Anime Expo 2019 Report w/ Manime Matt
July 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBEpisode 208: Nick along with our good friend Manime Matt gives the report on their experience at Anime Expo! From panels to the dealers room to getting saucy with the homies. Followed by a great story of how Matt bought his first Doujin! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #31 - 7/12/2019
July 13, 2019 08:24 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBBig ep today! We talk about some upcoming game hype, Power Rangers movie reboot, Legend of the White Dragon by Bat in the Sun, and the Nintendo Switch Lite! Also a review of Dr Mario World for mobile devices! For anime we have some upcoming Anime hype, the beginning of Japan's Government plan to bring more anime to other foreign countries, Evangelion's new fashion line, and a discussion about HBO Max and what that means for CrunchyRoll. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...
Spring Season 2019 Review
July 12, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBEpisode 207: WHEW thank GOD Nick is back from Expo so we can give this Spring Review for you. We talk about our completed Spring shows such as Dororo, Sarazanmai, Hitorribochi, Senryu Shoujo, Isekai Quartet, One Punch Man 2, and of course Attack on Titan Season 3. What were your favorite shows this season? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #30 - 7/5/2019
July 06, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThank you guys so much! 4 years of Anime Summit and 30 newscasts! Here is to another year! This episode I touch on The Walking Dead ending and Attack on Titan ending?? Some upcoming anime hype and upcoming games hype! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Neon Genesis Evangelion
July 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBEpisode 206: You read the title right. We finally are doing an Evangelion episode in celebration of being a Podcast for 4 years; and also because we can now watch it on Netflix! The history, background, and the points of why we love it can all be heard on this episode. Thanks Hideaki Anno for a great show! This is our season premiere episode of Season 5 of Anime Summit Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #29 - 6/28/2019
June 29, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBSo many adaptions of video games and other nerdy things are coming about. I dont know how to feel about all of them. We also cover some things being shown at Anime Expo and Otakon and some more upcoming anime films and shows coming soon! This episode is dedicated to Etika, a Youtuber who recently passed away. Avid nerd and Nintendo enthusiast. This ones for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Spotlight: Hyouka (2012)
June 27, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBEpisode 205: We are ALMOST halfway through our Decade Spotlight series. This time with our 2nd out of 3 entries for the year of 2012 with the coming of age anime Hyouka . This slice of life anime is very calm and easy going but shrouded in themes of life, understanding, and the simple but complex act of growing up. Tell us what you think of this anime and let us know if you guys got a decade top 50 list going with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a...
Anime Summit Newscast #28 - 6/21/2019
June 22, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis episode of the news we cover the latest from some upcoming anime such as My Hero Academia and Fire Force. A potential MCU adaptation of the SpiderVerse?? Some upcoming Anime Expo showings for some anime including PROMARE! And a discussion piece at the end that talks about working conditions in the Animation Industry and the practices of Studio Madhouse. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anniversary Spotlight: Riding Bean (1989)
June 20, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBEpisode 204: The classic OVA that spawned the famous spin off Gunsmith Cats..RIDING BEAN. We dive into this campy action short film and bring to light the quality of anime from the late 80's. From its animation to its music! Nostalgia boner incoming. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #27 - 6/14/2019
June 15, 2019 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBSO MUCH HYPE! We have a lot of upcoming anime hype, US theater dates for Promare, Anime Expo screenings, and an opinion on some of my favorite E3 announcements! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Netflix Spotlight: BAKI (2018)
June 13, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBEpisode 203: Nick and Dannie form a NEW Ultimate Podcast Duo to bring you a review for the Netflix Produced anime BAKI; a continuation of the series from 2001 which covers The Most Evil Death Row Convicts Arc. In Som's absence Nick and Dannie try their best to review the show and get through the podcast without Som keeping everything together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #26 - 6/7/2019
June 08, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week we got a lot of gaming news. Baldurs Gate 3, Overwatch, and Persona 5 the Royal! For anime we talk about some upcoming anime including the new Hibike! Euphonium, Detective Conan Smart Game, the new fighting game for Grandblue Fantasy, and more! Big pieces at the end include a first impressions on the new gaming platform known as Stadia, and the Netflix announcement of the Magic the Gathering animated series! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/an...
Best Rainy Day Anime
June 06, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBEpisode 202: Whats the best anime to watch on a rainy day? Sometimes your plans don't always go as planned and you end up stuck at home bored as shit OR the rain just puts you in a low energy and somber mood and you don't want to go out at all. You decide to watch anime! What anime do you watch on days like these? We discuss what we think are some good anime to watch on a rainy day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #25 - 5/31/2019
June 01, 2019 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBSO MUCH HYPE. We talk about some crazy movie trailers that recently came out such as Terminator Dark Fate, Rambo Last Blood, and the new Dark Crystal film coming to Netflix, the new Death Stranding trailer, Xbox One Game Pass. In anime news we have a lot of upcoming anime hype such as Ascendance of a Bookwork, the anime film based on The Alchemist Code, and some others. Some more anime gaming news such as Digimon Survival, Madoka Magica mobile game getting western release, and Disgaea mobi...
Anime Spotlight: The Daily Lives of High School Boys (2012)
May 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBEpisode 201: Another month down which means its time for another episode of our Decade Spotlight series. We start off the year 2012 with The Daily Lives of High School Boys .. A slice of life that is absurd as much as it is hilarious, centering around the every day life of three high school friends and the other boys around them. Shout out to Kenneth for being our first Patron on Patreon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #24 - 5/24/2019
May 25, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBMay is almost over! This week we got another section of upcoming anime hype! Also mention some anime films coming to US theaters such as Millennium Actress and the new Hibike! Euphonium film. A Law banning Loot Boxes in video games, Promare hype, Pokemon news, and also the announcement of the Akira film set to release in May 2021 with Taika Waititi as director. This episode is dedicated to Jose Lavat. RIP! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit...
200th Special! Meet the Hosts w/ Games and QA
May 23, 2019 20:31 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBEpisode 200: Here is a fun special episode for you guys. Celebrating 200 episodes of the Anime Summit Podcast. We talk about how we got into anime, where we are going from here, and play some games and ask some Discord member questions. We love you guys and thank you so much for letting us get to 200 episodes. Here is to another 100, 300, or 500! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #23 - 5/17/2019
May 18, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday Som talks about Square's new Avengers game, Invader Zim and Rocko's Modern Life Movie, some hot new anime games from Medabots, Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?, and Pokemon, Detective Pikachu busting the box office, and an opinion piece on Spoilers and how to handle them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
SNAP! Anime Avengers Vs Thanos
May 16, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBEpisode 199: There was an idea, called the Anime Avengers Initiative. The idea was to bring together a group of remarkable Anime characters, to see if they could become something more. See if they could work together when we needed them to to fight the battles we never could. Is what Nick "Nick Fury" Nick said when we did this topic! We gather around and make a team of Avengers made up of six anime characters who we think could stop Thanos wielding the gauntlet with all six stones. Who wou...
Anime Summit Newscast #22 - 5/10/2019
May 11, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBToday I got a lot of opinions man! But also a lot of anime hype! We talk about Sonic the movie (again I know), Cobra Kai Season 3, the Polymega console, 7Seeds, The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious isekai anime, Eevee Tamagotchi, Kill La Kill IF story trailer, and of course the new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Spring 2019 1st Impressions Part 2
May 09, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBEpisode 198: Part 2 of our 1st impressions of the Spring season for 2019! We go over Sarazanmai, Isekai Quartet, Carole & Tuesday, Fairy Gone, and more! Let us know what you guys are going to be watching this season! Do you guy also feel like maybe this season is a little lacking? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #21 - 5/3/2019
May 04, 2019 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBSpringtime is glorious and another week of news! This episode we talk about Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees, Metal Gear Solid Board game, Shonen Jumps new Special Anthology Manga, Hibike! Euphonium US theater dates, and an opinion piece on adaptations of Video games and anime along with talking about the new Sonic movie trailer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Spring 2019 1st Impressions Part 1
May 02, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBEpisode 197: Spring is here and its glorious! For the first part of our 1st impressions for Spring we talk about One Punch Man Season 2, Demon Slayer, Fruits Basket (2019), Kenja No Mago, We Never Learn, Meddlesome Kitsune Senko-San, Ao-Chan Can't Study, and Senryu Shoujo! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #20 - 4/26/19
April 26, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBBIG episode for newscast! Its the size of a regular podcast episode! Today we go over a bunch of hype stuff like the new anime art Magic the Gathering cards, PS5 details update, update on the Persona 5 news, updated list on Disney+, Castlevania Collection game, the future of Dragon Ball Super, TMS Entertainment anime on Youtube, some upcoming anime, and an opinion on the live action Gundam with Legendary Pictures. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-...
Anime Spotlight: Mawaru Penguindrum (2011)
April 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBEpisode 196: Time for another decade spotlight to get hype for our Anime of the Decade episode! For the second part of our 2011 segment we chose to watch and review Mawaru Penguindrum, a work directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara after his long absence since completed Revolutionary Girl Utena. We go over the many themes and try our best to dissect the many underlying messages in this wacky, dark, and complex show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/...
Anime Summit Newscast #19 - 4/20/19
April 20, 2019 15:40 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBLots of stuff today! News talked about this week includes: New details about the PS5, some upcoming anime, Tanya the Evil movie in US theaters, Berserk manga update, new Build Divers anime, Capcoms new home arcade plug and play system, Makoto Shinkai and Masaki Yuasa's new films at Annecy animation film fest, Rumiko Takahashi's new manga MAO, lots of other manga hype, and potential plans for Japanese based discount chain store Don Quijote to expand internationally. This episode is dedicated...
Anniversary Spotlight: Rurouni Kenshin Trust & Betrayal (1999)
April 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBEpisode 195: Nick had a great idea to catch all of the anniversaries of awesome anime as we approach them! This year the OVA Trust & Betrayal for the beloved series Rurouni Kenshin, which chronicles the days of when Kenshin Himura as the Hitokiri Battousai AKA Battousai the Manslayer. We review this OVA and go in depth of some of the history of the Bakumatsu era and the lore of Kenshin! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #18 - 4/12/19
April 13, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis newscast we have an update on the Ufotable Tax Evasion scandal, some Jump Force hype, movie trailers for Ni No Kuni, Children of the Sea, and Star Wars Episode IX, a look at Disney's new streaming service, and a surprise update on the fate of Studio Xebec. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Interventions
April 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBEpisode 194: Today we are gathered around to talk to you about how your decisions in anime have effected us personally. Just kidding, we are actually gathered to talk to each other about how are anime related habits have effected each other purposely. Why Dannie is addicted to sports shows, why Nick huffs and snorts terrible shows and neglects manga, and why Som injects Cat Face Johnsons. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #17 - 4/5/19
April 06, 2019 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBSpring season is here and Winter is over so not a lot of hype on upcoming anime but still a BIG news week. Som talks about the new era of Japan, Dragon Ball Z 30th Anniversary Box set, Kill La Kill IF, the new Square Enix project, Persona 5 project announcement, the cast of Netflix's Cowboy Bepop, Live action Akira filming announcement, and how International scalpers are visiting Akihabara Toy District to buy up the new Metal Build Eva Unit-1 figure and reselling them at double value. --- ...
Winter Season 2019 Review
April 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBEpisode 193: The snow is melting and the Winter season for this year has ended! We review our completed shows and discuss how it compares to recent seasons and also how it compares to the previous winter season. What were your favorites for Winter Season this year? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #16 - 3/29/19
March 30, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBAnimeJapan 2019 has wrapped up and we do a quick run down of all of the hype it brought. Also talked about is Ufotable tax evasion, Funimation partnering with bilibilli, Shantae 5, Dragon Ball World Heroes Mission, Disney Twisted Wonderland, Hello Kitty VS Gundam, and One Punch Man's Season 2 trailer and an opinion on the show switching to J.C. Staff. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Spotlight: Usagi Drop (2011)
March 28, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBEpisode 192: Starting off with 2011 for our Decade Spotlight series we talk about Usagi Drop. An anime centering around 30 year old business man Daikichi Kawachi and how he suddenly decided to take in his recently passed Grandfather's illegitimate 6 year old daughter, Rin Kaga. A great slice of life and josei show that gives us a heartwarming journey into parenthood.. Let us know what you think of Usagi Drop! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summi...
Anime Summit Newscast #15 - 3/22/19
March 23, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThis weeks newscast we talk about some new PVs, upcoming anime such as Fire Force and No Gun Life! Also the video game hall of fame, Kill La Kill IF, the decrease in DVD and bluray sales in Japan, and upcoming Netflix anime! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
What Makes A Good First Episode?
March 21, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBEpisode 191: This week we try and answer the question: What makes a good first episode? We have talked about the "3 Episode Rule" where you watch the first 3 episodes of an anime and try and judge from there if you want to keep watching; but of course that won't matter if the first episode isn't even worth watching right? Let us know what you homies think makes a good first episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #14 - 3/15/19
March 16, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBSprings almost here! Today we talk about some upcoming anime, all of Metalder going on Youtube, Jump Force and Dragon Ball Fighterz DLC, Japans Bill on illegal downloads, Netflix's new partnerships, and an opinion on your expensive anime collectibles around children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
We Rate Your Anime 3x3's!
March 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBEpisode 190: We asked all of our listeners on our Discord to make a 3x3 of Anime that represent their tastes! Then we tried to recommend them a show based on their 3x3s! Let us know how well we recommended a show to you and thanks for participating! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #13 - 3/8/19
March 09, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe new Masaaki Yuasa film looks so good! Today I also talk about upcoming anime, Masahiro Sakurai working himself to death, Gundam Live action news, new Nintendo Labo kit, and why Sonic The Hedgehog looks worse then Will Smith's Genie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) Review w/ Kwoka
March 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBEpisode 189: The time has come for us to sit down and review yet another live action adaptation of a manga. Today we review Alita: Battle Angel directed by Robert Rodriguez with James Cameron as a Producer. We go over what we thought of the film and if we thought it served as a good or bad adaptation to its manga counterpart Gunnm (A.K.A. Battle Angel Alita). What did you guys think? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #12 - 2/28/19
March 02, 2019 19:01 - 41 minutes - 38 MBToday all three hosts are on the newscast to give a special report on the Crunchy Roll Awards! Are these awards being handled well? Were people happy or mad about the results? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Spotlight: Katanagatari (2010)
February 28, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBEpisode 188: On this month and this evening, the crew reviews White Fox's anime adaptation of Nisio Isin's ‘Katanagatari.’ Join us as we explore the wit, adventure, and legacy of this tale. Cheerio! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #11 - 2/22/19
February 23, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis newscast I have another opinion piece at the end about the ending of the era of physical media. I also get hype for Carole & Tuesday, Jessica Jones and Punisher being cancelled, Nintendo COO stepping down, and some other things. Kind of a slow news week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Interview with Cup and Luu of Acadubia
February 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBEpisode 187: Som and Nick sit down with Cup and Luu from a voice acting/dubbing company called Acadubia. They tell us how they started, what their goals are as a company, and even give us some marketing 101. Details on how to find them are in this episode and also our Discord! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #10 - 2/15/19
February 16, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWhole lot of news this week! We touch on Nintendo Direct Hype, Mazinger Z Vs Transformers, a couple of Netflix animated originals, live action Your Name details, Dragon Quest Your Story, Fruits Basket 2019 anime in theaters, Alita: Battle Angel opening weekend numbers, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Winter 2019 1st Impressions Part 2
February 14, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBEpisode 186: Round two of our 1st impressions for the Winter Season of 2019! Today we talk about The Rising of the Shield Hero, The Promised Neverland, Kakegurui XX, Domestic Girlfriend, and some others. Let us know what shows you think you will be sticking with for the rest of the season! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #9 - 2/8/19
February 09, 2019 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBLight news this week with another opinion piece at the end! This week we talk about Capcom Store Opening, Mecha Bars in Japan, My Hero Academia's creator getting an award in South Korea, Base set Pokemon card game box on auction for $35,000! And at the end I talk about being an entitled douche when it comes to Anime Merch. This Episode is dedicated to Kinryuu Arimoto, Nujabes, J Dilla, and Oreo the Raccoon! Rest in Paradise! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
Winter 2019 1st Impressions Part 1
February 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBEpisode 185: Winter 2019 is finally here and we are getting hype! In this part we give our first impressions on about Mob Psycho 100 2, Dororo, My Roommate Is A Cat, Endro!~, Kaguya Sama, and some others. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #8 - 2/1/2019
February 01, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome to February! Here is the news from the last week of January! Today we discuss upcoming anime, video game hype, Season 2 of Dragon Ball FighterZ, J-World closing down, upcoming anime screenings in the US, Cowboy Bepop Live Action, and Gen Fukunaga stepping down from as GM of Funimation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Spotlight: The Tatami Galaxy (2010)
January 31, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBEpisode 184: This week, Som and Nick review Masaaki Yuasa's blistering adaptation of the novel by Tomihiko Morimi. Join us as we break down the themes and explore that rose-colored campus life! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message
Anime Summit Newscast #7 - 1/25/19
January 26, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis newscast we talk about some gaming hype, France's adaptation of a City Hunter TV show, SAO Arcade game, the Kingdom Hearts 3 leak, and at the end an opinion piece on Jordan Peele turning down directing a live action adaptation of Akira. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-summit/message