This 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 episodes...

This 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...

This 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 ...

This 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...

This 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...

This 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...

This 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...

This 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...

We'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...

This 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...

This 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...

Today, 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...

This 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...

Today, 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...

This 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 ...

In 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...

This 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...

This 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...

Hooray! 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...

This 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...

This 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...

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 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...

This 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...