Anime Field Guide

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Follow the show and connect with us through Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguide- All current events are "current" as of the publishing date of this episodeTheme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/track/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Follow the show and connect with us through Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguide- All current events are "current" as of the publishing date of this episodeTheme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/track/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Today we discuss the rise and fall of one of the most iconic anime studios.Follow the show and connect with us through Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguide- All current events are "current" as of the publishing date of this episodeTheme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/track/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Follow the show and connect with us through Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguide- All current events are "current" as of the publishing date of this episodeTheme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/track/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Follow the show and connect with us through Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguide- All current events are "current" as of the publishing date of this episodeTheme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/track/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Follow us on Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguideCome along for the Rundown as I cover the history of Kyoto Animation!- current events are "current" as of the publishing date of this episode.Theme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/track/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Follow the show on Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguideOur first "historical" studio rundown involves the late, great Manglobe (2002-2015).Theme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic provided by Uppbeat (free for Creators!)https://uppbeat.io/track/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Follow us via Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguideRun along with the rundown as I talk about the history of Studio Ghibli!- current events are 'current' as of the publishing date of this episodeTheme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Follow us via Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail address: animefieldguide@gmail.comOur debut rundown covers the history of Production I.G.- current events are 'current' as of the publishing date of this episodeTheme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark CatMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dark-cat/lovers-oasis

Follow our socials via linktree!linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comWe are pleased to welcome Jamaal and Jack from the 950Club Podcast to the demon slaying super squad!Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has solidified itself as a modern classic. Tanjiro's journey to cure his sister, Nezuko, of a demonic curse has resonated across the world in a way that has caught everyone by surprise!The franchise has repeatedly shattered worldwide box office returns for Japanese films, and in turn setting a new standard for anime moving forward.Check out the 950club podcast!https://linktr.ee/950clubpodcastTime stamps:0:00 = intro5:00 = Listener Spotlight: comfy anime8:20 = welcoming 950Club!9:53 = fall/current anime watch17:40 = Community Spotlight: demon slayer breathing techniquesMain Topic begins at 22:03All musical credits go to Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina

Follow our socials via linktree!linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comWe are pleased to welcome Bill and Alex from the Gaming and Collecting Podcast -part of the Super Pod Network!Made in Abyss is a tough nut to crack, but I think it's a very fitting show to tackle for our annual spooky celebration!What begins as a tense, but exciting children's adventure series quickly becomes a struggle for survival in a harsh, unforgiving world.Time stamps:Intro: 0:00 - 17:20Main topic begins at 17:20Check out our guests on the super pod network!https://linktr.ee/Thebarberwhogames

Follow our socials via linktree!linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comThe Ghost in the Shell saga continues with Mamoru Oshii's sequel to the 1995 cyberpunk classic. Ghost in the Shell 2 is an incredibly ambitious (and expensive) film, yet it can come across as a bit unfriendly to general audiences due to its dense narrative themes and trippy visuals.And in the more than twenty years since Innocence's theatrical release, the project has yet to re-coup its production budget.Time stamps:0:00 - 4:30 = Introduction4:30 - 24:30 = Summer 2025 season in review24:30 - 28:35 = Listener Spotlight: "the most confusing sequels"28:35 - 30:25 = I watched a LOT of Demon Slayer30:25 - 32:14 = Podcast Schedule Extravaganza32:15 = Main Topic!Musical credits: soundtrack composed by Kenji Kawai"Ballade of the Puppets""Doll House 1""Follow Me" - sung by Kimiko Itou

Follow the show and get in touch via our linktree!linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comThere's big trouble in Little Tokyo and it looks like Dave needs to call in some reinforcements to handle this monster of the week!We are pleased to welcome Brian and Sam from the Retrotopia podcast to discuss a 90's classic, The Samurai Pizza Cats!With the recent announcement of a new video game 30 years after its television premiere, the time felt right to revisit Pizza Cats and see how it holds up today.Time Stamps:Intro 0:00 - 12:45Listener Spotlight 12:45 - 17:35Main topic begins at 17:35Check out all things Retrotopia!linktr.ee/retrotopiaMusical tracks in this episode:"Samurai Pizza Cats Theme Song" - Shuki Levy and Haim Saban, performed by 'Googie Gomez', Michael Airington."Ottodokkoi Nihonbare" - Ai Orikasa

Follow the show on all major platforms and get in touch via! - linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comAll who love stories, gather around.A friend of the podcast, FallenSnowKiku, joins today's episode to discuss a landmark magical girl x ballet fantasy set in a story that is too good to be contained!Princess Tutu is a truly magical gem of a series, and we hope you enjoy our discussion and give this little duckling the chance she deserves!Time stamps:Introduction 0:00 - 7:14Spring/Summer Discussion = 7:15-18:40Listener Spotlight gets Recc’d! = 18:45-29:00Main topic begins at 30 minutesFollow Fallen Snow Kiku on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/fallensnowkikuRitsuko Okazaki"Kurumi Wari Ningyo Chiisai Jokyoku" - Composed by Kaoru Wada, performed by Sofia Symphonic Orchestra

Follow us via linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comBaki the Grappler is a story the lengths one young man will go to punch his dad, and also the friends Baki punches along the way.This is a story about "family"Time stamps:0:00 - 5:14 = Introduction 5:15 - 9:20 Tarrifs (ew!)9:21 - 18:35 = Catching Up18:36 - 20:52 = Listener Spotlight20:53 - 23:54 = Episode Background23:55 = Main Topic!Music tracks in this episode: all credits to PROJECT BAKI & Firewall Division"Child Prey" - Dir En Grey"Loved..." - Ryoko Aoyagi

Follow us via Link tree - linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comToday I am joined by fellow birdbrain, Jo Wildcard, to geek out over Shangri-La Frontier!Sometimes all you need to get into a series is a masked man in boxer briefs drop kicking an elf in slow motion, no I am not providing context!Introduction = 0:00-19:35Listener Spotlight = 19:36-27:44Main Topic = 27:45 - endWildcard recommends you check out the Retrotopia podcast, and I agree!https://linktr.ee/retrotopiaMusical credits: "Danger! Danger!" - FZMZ

Follow us via Linktree! - linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comFor the debut episode of The Anime Field Guide, I talk about one of my favorite anime films and the beginning of my fandom with the Ghost in the Shell franchise!A lot of really cool people applied really cool tech to this really "out there" cyberpunk thriller, and I want to cover all of it!Musical credits in this episode composed by Kenji Kawai"Making of Cyborg" "Floating Museum""Reincarnation"

Follow our socials via linktree!linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comSidetracked! is a for highlighting recent anime series and discussion topics that didn't quite make the cut to appear on the main podcast.This is an excerpt from November 2025's episode where me and the 950Club podcast crew went on a side tangent about what Demon Slayer & Chainsaw Man movies' success means for theatrical anime project moving forward.

Follow our socials via linktree!linktr.ee/anifieldguideEmail us at animefieldguide@gmail.comSidetracked! is a for highlighting recent anime series and discussion topics that didn't quite make the cut to appear on the main podcast.We are pleased to welcome returning guests, Jamaal and Jack from the 950Club Podcast!Sword of the Demon Hunter is a historical drama, action anime that we think was undeservedly dropped by most of the anime community because of shallow comparisons to the juggernaut that is Demon Slayer.Jinya's tragic origins and his quest for revenge transforms into a decades-spanning epic journey of self-discovery and purpose. Jinya's story is full of twists and turns, love and loss, and we think this show could really find an audience amongst the more discerning anime fans.So, like any good podcaster we took to our microphones and (hopefully) lined out several reasons why we think the show is worth your attention!Music credits in this episode:"Continue" - NEE