• Episode 13: Pluto
    Jul 12 2024

    "Professor, do you ever think we'll see the end of hatred?" Tune in to the Anime Waiting Room as Dr. Otaku, Dru and our very special guest, Zach, the anime philosopher, attempt to answer this question. Explore Netflix's adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's "Pluto," a darker take on the iconic "Astro Boy" created by Osamu Tezuka. We promise this discussion will have you reflecting on the meaning of the human condition.

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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Episode 12 - The Heike Story
    Mar 12 2024

    The long-awaited team-up has arrived. Join Dr. Otaku, Dru, AND Albert, as we combine the powers of The Anime Waiting Room and Between the Gutters. Sit back, relax, and get comfortable as we drip the drug of prolific director Naoko Yamada's marvelous work: The Heike Story.

    If you are interested in learning more about Naoko Yamada and her directorial works, check out this video posted by Dru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAzp5rTMb5s

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    2 hrs and 59 mins
  • Episode 11: The Princess and The Pilot
    Jan 1 2024

    Today's session in the Anime Waiting Room Dru and Dr. Otaku discuss the film, "The Princess and the Pilot." We promise you'll leave enlightened and refreshed. Also probably have a few laughs. Curl up the cocoa chair and grab a blanket as we explore the depths of this war-themed heroic.

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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • Episode 10 - Violet Evergarden
    Oct 20 2023
    Join us this episode in the Anime Waiting Room, as Dr. Otaku and Dru discuss with a special guest the myriad of themes, vibrant storylines, and top-notch directorial quality of one of Kyoto Animation's most superb works, Violet Evergarden. Step into a world of color and feel the fresh oxygen enter your soul as we deep dive into today's discussion.
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    2 hrs and 54 mins
  • Episode 9 - Space Battleship Yamato 2199
    Jul 30 2023

    Fire up the Wave Motion Gun and strap yourselves in with Dr. Otaku and Dru as we discuss the remake of one of Leiji Matsumoto's greatest works: Space Battleship Yamato 2199. We'll shoot an energy beam straight into your brain and give you the nectar of enlightenment. Space operas, love triangles, fascism... this series has it all. So buckle up voyagers, this one's gonna be a smooth ride to Iscandar.

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Episode 8: Suzume
    May 25 2023

    Welcome to the Anime Waiting Room. This episode we will be reviewing Makoto Shinkai's latest film, Suzume no Tojimari. Makoto Shinkai has been famous for works like Your Name and Weathering With You, and now he's back in perfecting his artwork in Suzume. Pull up a chair and an IV drip as we inoculate you with our in-depth discussion of closing world gates, dealing with grief and loss, grasping the historical significance of natural disasters, and admiring the beauty of Shinkai's artistic vision.

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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Episode 7: Planet With
    Mar 2 2023

    Like talking cat robots and protagonists with ambiguous moral alignment?  Then tune in to listen to Dr. Otaku, Dru, and Elliot as we break down the series Planet With. Hook yourself up to the IV fluid of this month's anime podcast and enjoy the trip. 

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 6- Bocchi the Rock!
    Feb 5 2023

    Join us at the start of 2023, as Dr. Otaku, Dru, and Elliot explore the comical world of Bocchi the Rock! We will dive deep into the insecurities of the protagonist, laugh about all the bits, and explain why every other character we liked is not Bocchi, just kidding! Grab your microphone, your guitar, and your juice box of sake as we enjoy this thorough review of our first seasonal together!

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    1 hr and 54 mins