The Amateur Otaku

The Amateur Otaku returns with another film by acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda, 2012's Wolf Children. Brandon and Isak share their thoughts and reflect on this cinematic masterpiece from the director of the previously covered classic The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Check out our YouTube Channel for Exclusive Content! Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive, where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify,Anchor and more! If there are any topics, manga, anime or films that you would like us to cover in an episode; please lets us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Facebook page or send us an email at AmateurOtakuRTF@gmail.com We really look forward to her from you! Thanks for listening, Find Brandon Alvarado Find Doc Isak Wolff

The Amateur Otaku is back and they are Talking Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War.  Being unable to pick a new Asauchi for a new Zanpakuto leads Ichigo desperate for answers about himself. The truth of his mother's death is revealed and it changes Ichigo's understanding of his life forever. Will this truth guide him to the strength needed to face Yhwach once more?  All this and more on tonight's episode of the Amateur Otaku!   Check out our Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War Review series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FTBG...    Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarle

This Week in Anime  - Join The Amateur Otaku as they share their thoughts om the premiere of Trigun Stampede and Nier: Automata Ver.1.1a.    Also, Jamie, Isak and Brandon share their top things anime and manga for year 2022! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here! Follow the pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheAmateurOtaku Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52     

This Week in Anime: We return to the Sereitei in the aftermath of the Waldenreich invasion. Can they survive another attack? Can Ichigo fight without his zanpakutō? Josh from Geek Vibers Nation joins for awesome discussion of Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War Ep. 8-9.  Check out our review series on Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FTBG...  Back in Tokyo, Special Division suffers a deadly assault and an emotional loss to which Makima answers to with divine, dare I say, devilish judgement. ArkWinder finally joins Josh and Brandon as they breakdown the biggest moments of Chainsaw Man Ep. 8-9.  Check out our review series on Chainsaw Man here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEx2h...  Also, 2022 biggest surprises in manga and anime! All this and more on tonight's The Amateur Otaku Livestream!  Follow Nathan @NatetheVa on Twitter  Follow Joel @joel_j27 on Twitter  Subscribe to our YouTube channel Here! Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod  Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile  Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52  #anime #manga #ChainsawMan #bleachthethousandyearbloodwar

This Week In Anime - The battle against Plus-Ultra Shigaraki takes a drastic turn as Deku, Bakugo and Todoroki take lead on the assault against the new symbol of fear!   Check out our My Hero Academia anime review series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRY_o...     On Spy X Family, Yor has a new romantic rival that Loid knows nothing about and her name is NightFall! Also, Mario Tennis the Anime?!?!!?   Check out our Spy X Family anime review series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ59u...    Also, Isak, Mike and Brandon share more of their picks for Video Games that deserve and Anime adaptation. All this and more on this edition of The Amateur Otaku!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here! Special thanks to Jamie for joining us! Make sure to follow her socials!   Follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swiper_Art Follow Jamie on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/swiper_prime Subscribe to Jamie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf-Z...   Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod  Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile  Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52  #myheroacademia #spyxfamily #bokunoheroacademia #myheroacademia #anime #spyxfamily

This Week in Anime - The Amateur Otaku returns with Zanpakutō in hand to their coverage of Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War and Chainsaw Man!   The Siege on the Soul Society comes to ahead as Captain General Genryusai Yamamoto faces the leader of The Waldenreich, Yswach! This is so fierce that we witness the captain's Bankai for the first time in a 1000 years!   Check out our review series on Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FTBGa5YvzM&list=PLMvbhsAtKb-nH5wLK36v-UVzrzOwciDPh  This Week on Chainsaw Man: Denji must dies to escape the infinite 8th floor?!?!? Either that or an infinite chainsaw! Also, Denji's first kiss ends in a a nauseating tragedy.   Also, Isak, Mike and Brandon share their top 3 picks for video games that deserve and anime adaptation. All this and more on this edition of The Amateur Otaku! Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel here! Check out our review series on Chainsaw Man here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEx2hMnTbH8&list=PLMvbhsAtKb-kJGfbQLotxmqSuZ9INOzpu Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod Follow  Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile  Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52  #videogames #ChainsawMan #bleachthethousandyearbloodwar

This week in anime, The Amateur Otaku crew breaks down My Hero Academia episodes 120-121. Tomura Shigaraki causes problems for Deku and the heroes. Midnight is down and it's up to the rest of Class A and B to stop Gigantomachia. This is the biggest battle of their lives. Can the heroes pull through now that Eraserhead was shot?   Anya goes to work in this week's episode of Spy x Family! It's bring your daughter to work day, and Anya embraces her inner Bondman, learning more about Loid's "job" as a psychiatrist. Mike, Isak, and Jamie break down the latest with our favorite espionage family.   This week's topic of the show sees Mike and Isak talk about manga that deserves anime adaptations. There are plenty of great books that would be fantastic anime if given the chance. Special thanks to Jamie for joining us! Make sure to follow her socials!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here - youtube.com/@theAmateurOtaku Follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swiper_Art Follow Jamie on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/swiper_prime Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod  Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile  Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52  #myheroacademia #bokunoheroacademia #spyxfamily

This Week in Anime - The Amateur Otaku are joined by none other than AJ from Geek Vibes Nation for this week's amazing livestream.   On this Episode:  - We chatter about the Disney and Ghibli's baby, the 4-minute animated short: "Zen: Grogu and Dust-bunnies."   - We return to Tokyo for our bold coverage of Mappa produced, "Chainsaw Man" with our thoughts on episodes 4-5. All I can say is boobs.   Check out our Chainsaw Man Review Series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEx2hMnTbH8&list=PLMvbhsAtKb-kJGfbQLotxmqSuZ9INOzpu    - The Purge of Soul Society continues in terrifying force as the Waldenreich brings their strongest warriors to their knees while Ichigo is stuck in traffic! Episodes 4-5 of Bleach The Thousand Year Blood War.   Check out our Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War Review series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FTBGa5YvzM&list=PLMvbhsAtKb-nH5wLK36v-UVzrzOwciDPh - Isak chats with AJ about One Piece (*clears throat* Peak Fiction) in a spoiler discussion of its latest film entry, One Piece Red.   Follow AJ on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KNerd89  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel here! Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52

THIS WEEK IN ANIME -  The Amateur Otaku returns with their anime coverage of My Hero Academia Season 6 and Spy X Family Season! Also, we share our favorite anime openings and discuss what makes them awesome! My Hero Academia Hero Society trembles in fear as Plus Ultra Shigaraki is unleashed, leaving massive and decaying destruction in his wake. And his only goal is simple: Destroy everything! Capture One for All!  Check out our My Hero Academia anime review series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRY_oT4E4F8&list=PLMvbhsAtKb-lPWiNH6K3ZUQ9t-o9S6Ifw   Spy X Family The Stella Quest for world peace continues as Anya tries once more to befriend Desmond. But wait, does Anya need a tutor!?!?! and who the hell is Daybreak! Check out our Spy X Family anime review series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ59uY1uz_I&list=PLMvbhsAtKb-ncOIcT8EowzxRG3qz3FS5c  Here are our favorite anime openings! Check 'em out! Isak’s picks for best opening: Death Parade – Op 1 “Flyers” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca5Tf5BDSYI One Piece – Op 1 “We are” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRaoYuRKBaA Attack on Titan – Op 2 “Devote your Hearts!” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKP-vZvjbh8 Mike’s picks for best openings: Naruto Shipudden – Op 6 “Sign” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dkzVU4p-M The Promise Neverland – Op 1 “Touch-off: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO3SkwNisRA Attack on Titan – Op 1 “Guren No Yumiya” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgBUP8TJqV8 Brandon’s picks for best openings: Naruto Shipudden – Op 7 “A World That Was Transparent” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06EjEq_7RJY Code Geass: Lelouch of The Rebellion – Op 1 “Colors” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8CFuZ9MseQ Attack on Titan: The Final Season – Op. 2 “The Rumbling” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtjQVqXUPHo Subscribe to our Youtube Channel here!  Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheAmateurOtaku  Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 #Myheroacademia #anime #spyxfamily

Our review series on Chainsaw Man continues as Brandon and Isak discuss the latest two POWER-filled episodes of the hit series. Also, the terror of  the Waldenreich is revealed as we dive deep into episodes 2 and 3 of Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War.   On this episode you'll also find:  - A brief news segment about Made in Abyss and Sword Art Online Progressive  - The Results to our Latest Manga Poll. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpglMsu7s4JCSCNdmyVI-_g   Make sure to Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel for special content. Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod  Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile  Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 #ChaimsawMan #BleachTYBW #RoosterFighter

This Week In Anime, the war between the heroes and villains continues in My Hero Academia! Hawks takes down Twice but he's not out of the woods yet. Dabi is here to make sure he destroys all of the false heroes. Meanwhile, Mirko is still fighting all of the High Ends and is falling apart in the process. Isak, Mike, and Brandon break down the last two episodes of My Hero Academia and preview next week, as the heroes deal with the newly powered-up Shigaraki.  The anime hype doesn't stop as Jamie, Isak, and Brandon discuss the two latest episodes of Spy x Family! Yor, Twilight, and Anya welcome a new addition to the Forger family.   Plus we answer your questions at the end of the episode. Special thanks to Jamie for joining us! Make sure to follow her socials!   Follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swiper_Art Follow Jamie on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/swiper_prime Subscribe to Jamie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf-ZYANi3be-HL6MlTIOyXw Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod  Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile  Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 #myheroacademia #spyxfamily  #bokunoheroacademia #myheroacademia #anime #spyxfamily

This week in anime, Brandon, Isak,  and Mike are joined by Juwaan to discuss the best anime for beginners. Anime is a terrific medium, but it can be scary for new watchers. Do you start with a battle shonen, a slice-of-life story, or an isekai? If those turns didn’t make much sense, then this is the episode for you. We’re breaking down how you can find the shows that best suit your anime needs.   Here is the list of Anime suggested in the discussion and if The Amateur Otaku has reviewed it, you'll find a link to the review with it:   - Black Lagoon - https://youtu.be/BFn-9MdIgiw   - Violet Evergarden -  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jfyo46LeEUMw70bz8Ximo?si=ZuRI7m-WR5-cF4VITFbgzg&utm_source=copy-link   - Psycho-Pass - No review yet, but here's a trailer https://youtu.be/YzuJnyebc40   - Akame Ga Kill - https://youtu.be/_gSfJg5TZD8   - Cowboy Bebop - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JHDBAzwHYHQ1SwSkW5kWU?si=pJDjiTcjQiWKBezxYTCrxg&utm_source=copy-link   - I.D. Invaded - https://youtu.be/Y8HvYAH8Mqk   - Code Geass: Lelouch of The Rebellion - No review yet, but here's the badass opening that Brandon loves https://youtu.be/cZ7zQbMxm28   - Studio Ghibli Films: - Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Wiq726sGEzdWmSGwldbpU?  si=KjO6VM7_TVOke_x0LqRc4A&utm_source=copy-link          - My Neighbor Totoro and Whisper of The Heart https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r3ynuETcBlTFIV9ywPtXtsi=HpsWhyehTOaa8TktRWaW0A&utm_source=co     Juwaan joins the show as Brandon and Isak discuss the return of Bleach! The Thousand-Year Blood War has begun and the TAO crew is here to discuss the long-awaited return of Ichigo and the rest of his friends.  Isak, Brandon, and Mike discuss the premiere of Chainsaw Man! The fall season continues to impress as Chainsaw Man drops right off of the heels of Bleach, Mob Psycho 100, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and MANY more. Denji is down on his luck, and his life changes forever after a shocking encounter with a demon named Pochita. The TAO crew has an awesome conversation about the hottest new anime of the season.

This week in anime sees Mirko take on the High Ends on the latest episode of My Hero Academia, Yor rescues Anya in Spy x Family, and the Otaku Crew discusses the evolution of animation in anime. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to give us a like and subscribe so you don't miss all of our anime and manga coverage!   Special thanks to Jamie for joining us! Make sure to follow her socials!   Follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swiper_Art Follow Jamie on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/swiper_prime   Check out Mike's Naruto video: https://youtu.be/PH9rrg3abC4  You can listen to us on:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GcDM0rOeMRVsVlXx8DPZx Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-amateur-otaku-podcast/id1451830181  Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MDhiNjRjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz?ep=14_____________________________________________________________________________________________  Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod  Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile  Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52  #myheroacademia #spyxfamily #bokunoheroacademia

This week in anime, we're focusing on the premiere of My Hero Academia S6 and Spy x Family Cour 2. This is the Amateur Otaku Podcast. The show where friends gather to talk about their favorite anime and manga every week. Join the alchemist, Brandon Alvarado, the mad Doc Isak Wolff and the Avatar Mike Thomas as they break down everything from Cowboy Bebop to My Hero Academia in a show full of deep insight and balls-to-the-wall insanity. Never miss an episode. Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube or listen on the go, wherever you get your podcasts.  Our interview with Ryan Colt Levy (voice of Rody Soul) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-7LvEVQU84&t=16s&ab_channel=TheAmateurOtaku  Mike's Naruto video  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtkSM8bmT80&t=1s&ab_channel=NoviceCinephile  The Amateur Otaku is a podcast for anime & manga fans, old and new, where we talk about everything from My Hero Academia, Cowboy Bebop, Attack on Titan, or some other nuggets there in the world of anime and manga.   You can listen to us on:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GcDM0rOeMRVsVlXx8DPZx  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-amateur-otaku-podcast/id1451830181  Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MDhiNjRjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz?ep=14  Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod  Follow Isak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac  Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/novicecinephile  Follow Brandon on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52  #myheroacademia #spyxfamily #bokunoheroacademia

Join Mike and Brandon as they discuss the beautifully drawn and immersive experience that is The Summit of the Gods. Directed by Patrick Imbert and produced by the French animation company Folivari, The Summit of Gods is based on the 1998 acclaimed manga of the same name and follows a journalist and climbing prodigy as they chase the meaning of behind climbing the highest of peaks. Available on Netflix Worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive, where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. We are available Spotify and Anchor ! If there are any topics, manga, anime or films that you would like us to cover in an episode; please lets us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Facebook page or send us an email at AmateurOtakuRTF@gmail.com We really look forward to her from you! Thanks for listening, Find Brandon Alvarado Find Doc Isak Wolff Find Michael Thomas

League of Legends is one of the most played MOBA games in the world and is beloved by fans for its style, gameplay and lore. In an effort to expand on the game's universe and lore, Riot Games joined forces with Netflix to create Arcane: League of Legends. Join Isak and Brandon as The Amateur Otaku dives deep into this phenomenal series that left them excited to see more! Arcane: League of Legends is available on Netflix Worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive, where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. We are available Spotify and Anchor ! If there are any topics, manga, anime or films that you would like us to cover in an episode; please lets us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Facebook page or send us an email at AmateurOtakuRTF@gmail.com We really look forward to her from you! Thanks for listening, Find Brandon Alvarado Find Doc Isak Wolff Find Michael Thomas

It is time to defeat Dio once and for all! Join Isak and Brandon as they cover Jotaro Kujo's journey to Egypt as The Amateur Otaku takes on Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders! Check out our Episode on Part 1: Phantom Blood and Part 2: Battle Tendency here! Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Parts 1-6 is available on Netflix worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive, where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. We are available Spotify and Anchor ! If there are any topics, manga, anime or films that you would like us to cover in an episode; please lets us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Facebook page or send us an email at AmateurOtakuRTF@gmail.com We really look forward to her from you! Thanks for listening, Find Brandon Alvarado Find Doc Isak Wolff Find Michael Thomas

Join Isak and Brandon as they venture into a world beyond the Conjunction of the Spheres as they discuss The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, a Netflix Original Animated Movie. The film follows Vesemir before his time as Geralt of Rivia's mentor. The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf is available on Netflix worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive, where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. We are available Spotify and Anchor ! If there are any topics, manga, anime or films that you would like us to cover in an episode; please lets us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Facebook page or send us an email at AmateurOtakuRTF@gmail.com We really look forward to her from you! Thanks for listening, Find Brandon Alvarado Find Doc Isak Wolff Find Michael Thomas

Bring your tissues and ready your tears because The Amateur Otaku is back with their thoughts on the final chapter in the Violet Evergarden series. Brandon and Isak let their emotions flow as one of their favorite characters sits down their last, emotional letter.  The entire Violet Evergarden series is available on Netflix worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive, where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. We are available Spotify and Anchor ! If there are any topics, manga, anime or films that you would like us to cover in an episode; please lets us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Facebook page or send us an email at AmateurOtakuRTF@gmail.com We really look forward to her from you! Thanks for listening, Find Brandon Alvarado Find Doc Isak Wolff Find Michael Thomas

Join Michael, Brandon and Isak as they journey through the stars across multiple bounties to breakdown Netflix's live-action take on the timeless anime by the legendary Shinichiro Watanabe, Cowboy Bebop. Listen to our episode on the original anime here. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive, where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. We are available Spotify and Anchor ! If there are any topics, manga, anime or films that you would like us to cover in an episode; please lets us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Facebook page or send us an email at AmateurOtakuRTF@gmail.com We really look forward to her from you! Thanks for listening, Find Brandon Alvarado Find Doc Isak Wolff Find Michael Thomas