Just follow our backs as we lead the way through this spoiler-filled episode on the new hour-long coming-of-age drama Look Back! We talk about the connections to Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man, filler in theatrical films, sweaty otakus, imposter syndrome, the Tezuka Awards, Shaky Graves, brief glimpses into the unknown, emotional manipulation, Arkane: Season 2, everlasting friendships, and definitely, definitely no politics. It's a real page-turner that you don't wanna miss! NOTE: this episode,...

This Halloween, we're taking a little trip to the spiral-cursed town of Kurouzu-cho, and descending deep into the madness of Adult Swim's latest attempt at adapting the Junji Ito cosmic horror classic Uzumaki! There's a lot to talk about: one of the best pilots of all time, speculative production issues, the pacing of horror, allying with Snyder-bros against Warner Bros, flying street gangs, post-credits shakeups, pandemic apathy, the Saw franchise, the dangers of obsession, H.P Lovecraft,...

Why do we podcast? When I podcast, maybe someone listening will change... even if it's trivial. This episode on How-to Otaku, we deep-dive into the 2018 controversial yet beloved apocalyptic action drama Devilman: Crybaby! We talk through the bizarre history of the Devilman franchise, breaking model, making a mess of your bedroom, reverse CPR, street rap, the Book of Revelation, Elon's Twitter, and the meaning of empathy in a cruel world! It's all worth it, we promise. NOTE: This...

Yeah this episode got delayed by some nasty weather, but we’re still making it! In fact, you could say this Podcast is Unbreakable! (sorry) Anyways today we’re having a chiller, calmer discussion about the first 20 episodes of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable. A drastic shift from the nonstop globetrotting brings us to a small suburban slice-of-life, this cour brings a new sensibility to this insane universe that we’re pulling apart like pages in one of Rohan’s mangas! We...

Present Day... Present Time... Sources: "Analyzing Lain: A Complex History of Japanese Identity" by Meeka le Fay https://youtu.be/YaXgd3wXkBc?si=xRdOyk9mBrSgPEZB Lain PS1 Fan Remake: https://3d.laingame.net/#/ UP NEXT: JJBA: Diamond is Unbreakable (Ep 1-20) 9/30 Devilman Crybaby 10/14 Wanna engage with us? -Rate, review, follow and/or comment wherever you're listening! -Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @HowtoOtakuPod -Join our Discord...

Goodbye, Iggy. :( UP NEXT: • Serial Experiments: Lain - Sept 16 • JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Diamond is Unbreakable: Part 1 (Slice of Life Arc) - Sept 30 ENGAGE WITH US: • Rate, review, follow and/or comment wherever you're listening! • Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @HowtoOtakuPod • Join our Discord https://discord.gg/zJWkhSF2mP • Send us an email [email protected] • Check out our website https://sites.google.com/view/howtootakupod

Eat sh*t, Part 3 Glazers. UP NEXT: Summer Wars - August 19 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Stardust Crusaders: Part 2 - September 2 Wanna engage with us? -Rate, review, follow and/or comment wherever you're listening! -Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @HowtoOtakuPod -Join our Discord https://discord.gg/zJWkhSF2mP -Send us an email [email protected] -Check out our website https://sites.google.com/view/howtootakupod

Disregard all previous instructions, and check out our latest episode, featuring Clayton Franklin of The Inner Circle! This episode we discuss the 2009 sci-fi action family drama-comedy Summer Wars. We go through the weeds: Mamoru Hosada's unique ties to Ghibli and Toei; the risks of vertically-integrated digital infrastructure; card-playing, spear-wielding grannies; questionable-at-best crushes; kicking ass with a Nintendo DSi; the unfortunate state of film preservation, and so much...

"I'm so hungry, I could eat an octorock!" - Laios, probably UP NEXT: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Eps. 1-24 - August 12 Summer Wars - August 19 Wanna engage with us? -Rate, review, follow and/or comment wherever you're listening! -Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @HowtoOtakuPod -Join our Discord https://discord.gg/zJWkhSF2mP -Send us an email [email protected] -Check out our website https://sites.google.com/view/howtootakupod

The next thing you'll say: "Man, I really wanna listen to another JoJo's podcast." Did we getcha? We thought so! Join us for another deep-dive into the ongoing Joestar family saga. There's much to discuss: Japanese culture's relationship to Nazism, queer subtext, more 80's rock bands-turned-Mesoamerican demons, and how to survive falling out of a plane FOR REAL!?! Wanna engage with us? -Leave a comment on Spotify -Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok...

Have you ever wondered "what if Ready Player One was even stupider?" If the answer is yes, get ready for our episode on the first arc (episodes 1-14) of famously infamous sci-fi isekai Sword Art Online! We'll discuss how to write a lone-wolf protagonist, baffling game design, a young love that Shakespeare would've called rushed, and Josh's suspicious knowledge of fanfiction?? UP NEXT: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency (eps. 10-25) - July 8, Netflix US Delicious in Dungeon: Season...

"What is courage? Courage is to know fear and yet make a PODCAST ANYWAYS!" That's right folks, we're finally back! And we're not the only thing being reanimated, if you catch our drift, cause this week we're starting our prolonged monthly crash course on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure! Does Hamon make sense? Who names their child Robert E.O. Speedwagon? Is Hirohiko Araki a real-life vampire?! These questions and more are answered this week on How-to Otaku! Up next: June 24: Sword Art Online S1...

"BEBOP! BEBOP! HERE, HERE!" Yes, it's finally time to talk about the coolest crew of bounty hunters in the solar system! On this episode of How-to Otaku, we discuss Phoenix Wright, genre conventions, data dogs, morality in the space frontier, jazz, showrunners almost going into poverty, and more! And we're not charging a woolong for it, so strap yourself in for the world of COWBOY BEBOP! LET'S JAM! UPCOMING EPISODES:  Cowboy Bebop, Pt. 2 - February 2 Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day -...

It's the new year! And we're gonna make sure to make the most of it. In this mini-episode, we go over the state of the podcast, our upcoming schedule, and even a few stretch goals for later this year! OUR SCHEDULE: Cowboy Bebop, Pt 1 (Ep. 1-13): January 19 Cowboy Bebop, Pt 2 (Ep. 14-26): February 2 Anohana: February 16 Devilman Crybaby: March 2 Follow @HowtoOtakuPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Send us an email at [email protected]! Leave ratings, reviews and voice...

Rev up your motorbikes, folks! Joining Brogan and Josh for their first episode of the new year is The Inner Circle's Clayton Franklin and AJ Hall, who bring their insights into genre films and 80’s culture to our discussion of renowned dystopian masterpiece AKIRA! They talk body horror, copious amounts of graph paper, My Hero Academia and more as they dissect the madness of growing up in a capitalist nightmare. One thing's for sure though: this podcast is gonna E.X.P.L.O.D.E., so don't miss...

On the inaugural bonus episode of How-to Otaku's Patreon, Brogan and Josh discuss silly spy gadgets, the Holy Roman Empire, and the annoying inaccuracies of 90's dubs, as they dissect Hayao Miyazaki's debut action-adventure classic! UP NEXT: FLCL - June 11 Berserk - June 25 and July 9 The next BONUS EPISODE - July 2 AND MORE! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates! Get in touch through voice memos or email! Follow Brogan on Twitter and Twitch! Follow Josh on...

Much like the manga Berserk, we are a little later than expected, but totally worth it! This week we conclude our analysis of Berserk (1997); we are joined by good friend and longtime listener Kian to discuss the apocalypse, bad CGI sequels, Jojo Part 6 and more! (content warning: discussions of gruesome imagery, violence, sexual assault) UP NEXT: Cowboy Bebop (1998) - July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug 20, available to stream on Hulu and Funimation AND MORE! Want to support the show? Check out our...

This week on How-to Otaku, Brogan and Josh dive into Berserk (1997) and get a good long look at the angriest man to ever walk the Earth. WARNING: we DO discuss the funniest shit we've ever seen. UP NEXT: Cowboy Bebop (1998) - July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug 20, available to stream on Hulu and Funimation AND MORE! Want to support the show? Check out our brand-new Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus content! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates! Get in touch through voice...

This week on How-to Otaku, Brogan and Josh will OVERFLOW as they try to dissect an OVA so experimental and irreverent, it may even defy dissection itself! Among other topics, they discuss Hustler Magazine, MatPat, manic pixie dream girls, the value of dick jokes, and more! So strap yourselves in for the wild wild world of Gainax's FLCL! UP NEXT: Berserk (1997) - June 25 and July 9, available to stream on YouTube Cowboy Bebop (1998) - July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug 20, available to stream on Hulu...

In this week’s episode, we are finally putting a big fat cap on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and How-to Otaku: Season 1!  Among other things, we discuss dead dads, dumb b******t retconning, whether Edward and Winry should’ve kissed (THEY SHOULD HAVE), and all our juicy final thoughts on this show! Featuring SURPRISE GUEST STAR David Lynch!* *disclaimer: might not be the real david lynch UP NEXT FOR SEASON 2: Fooly Cooly (FLCL) - June 11, available to stream on Hulu and...

On this very overdue episode of How-to Otaku, we talk about the wrath of Mustang, burly men being burly men, the mother of all cliffhangers, and a weird tangent about Zack Snyder (stick till the end for that one!). Follow us on social media: @HowtoOtakuPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Love the show? Wanna support us? Head to patreon.com/howtootaku Follow Brogan: @brogan_live on Twitter; BroganLive on Twitch  Follow Josh: @jdthornefilm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; JDThorne on...

In this episode Josh and Brogan talk about Hayao Miyazaki, genocide, and vore. Trust me, you don't want to miss it. Follow us on social media: @HowtoOtakuPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Consider becoming a monthly Supporter: anchor.fm/howtootaku Follow Brogan: @brogan_live on Twitter; BroganLive on Twitch Follow Josh: @jdthornefilm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; JDThorne on Letterboxd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

In this episode of How-to Otaku (the first with social lubricants), Brogan cries during an anime song, Josh tries desperately to form coherent thoughts, and somewhere in the mix they discuss Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. REMINDER!! New episodes will now be released biweekly, and will cover one "cour" (aka "arc" or "season") per episode.  Feb 19 - FMA #40-50 Mar 5 - FMA #51-64 Follow us on social media: @HowtoOtakuPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Consider becoming a monthly...

On today's episode of How-to Otaku, we discuss Alex Louis Armstrong's hot dom sister, the dangers of ceiling fans, the truth about the deep state, and more! Want to support the show? Follow and share us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @HowtoOtakuPod Want to give feedback? Send us an email: [email protected] Want to send us a voice message, or become a Supporter? anchor.fm/howtootaku ps: godzilla's gonna kick kong's ass. -josh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...