Anime Explorations Podcast

This month we're discussing the 4th and 5th films in the Garden of Sinners series (probably the strongest films in the series so far). Also discussed: Newtype Magazine has their anime of the past year picks: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-10-19/makeine-bocchi-the-rock-anime-win-top-newtype-anime-awards/.230103 The Russian government has blocked MyAnimeList because of LGBT+ content: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/28/russia-blocks-worlds-largest-anime-and-manga-database-over-lgbtq-content-a90966 Discotek Media is putting out a 4K release of Project A-Ko (and is including most of the sequels): https://bsky.app/profile/discotekmedia.bsky.social/post/3m5euws774s23 Digital manga publisher Azuki has changed its name to Omoi: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-13/digital-manga-publisher-azuki-changes-name-to-omoi/.230990 Next month we're watching Robot Carnival, available pretty much everywhere. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:05 Opening & New Season/News Discussion 00:21:04 Garden of Sinners Parts 4 & 5 Discussion 01:06:08 Next Month's Pick

This month we're discussing the horror comedy(?) anime Mieruko-Chan. Also discussed: The Ghost in the Shell Arise Tabletop RPG Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game Anime By The Numbers' article on Crunchyroll's subtitling woes: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-09/crunchyroll-cites-internal-system-problems-regarding-subtitles-for-fall-2025-anime/.229669 Anime News Network's article on Crunchyroll's subtitling woes: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-09/crunchyroll-cites-internal-system-problems-regarding-subtitles-for-fall-2025-anime/.229669 Next Month we are watching Garden of Sinners films 4 & 5, available on Crunchyroll. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:05 Opening & New Season/News Discussion 00:31:05 Mieruko-Chan Discussion 01:09:28 Next Month's Pick & Kumoricon Notes  

This month we're watching the anime adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo. Matt Alt's article on the connections between protest and anime: https://substack.com/home/post/p-174206122 Next month, we're covering Miruko-Chan, which is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:05 Opening & What are We Watching 00:14:08 News 00:18:22 Gankutsuou Discussion 01:01:50 Next Month's Pick

This month, we're covering the anime OVA that came out for the 10th anniversary of Macross, and was the first non-Robotech version of the Macross universe to reach the US, along with the Macross II tabletop RPG from Palladium Games. Before that, we get into the current situation ongoing with Visa & MasterCard blocking transactions for NSFW content due to pressure from a Far-Right-Wing Australian group. Note: I'm trying a new recording platform with this episode, and I ran into some technical difficulties that carried over to my backup recording. Consequently, my audio is impacted, but not necessarily the audio from my guest and cohosts. Next month, we watch Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, which is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Blaine can be found on the Babylon 5 30 Years Later Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/babylon-5-30-years-later), and the 99 Years 100 Films Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/99-years-100-films) Relevant Articles on the Visa/Mastercard Protest Campaign: https://www.wired.com/story/steam-itchio-are-pulling-porn-games-censorship/ https://www.eurogamer.net/itchio-deindexes-all-nsfw-games-blames-same-anti-porn-group-that-campaigned-against-steam https://aftermath.site/waypoint-quit-steam-vice https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/pixiv-announces-transaction-restrictions-for-unethical-content/.191953 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-05/manga-library-z-digital-manga-service-shuts-down-on-november-26/.217539 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nier-creator-speaks-out-against-payment-processors-pressuring-japanese-adult-content-platforms/ https://www.polygon.com/steam-paypal-issues-censorship-visa-mastercard/ https://yellat.money/ https://stop-paypros.neocities.org/ If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:05 Opening 00:03:04 News 00:04:10 Payment Processor FusterCluck 00:23:52 Macross II Discussion

This month, we take a look at Mamoru Oshii's Cyberpunk masterpiece, Ghost in the Shell (from 1995), along with giving some thoughts on the live action adaptation from 2017, joined by Blaine Dowler. Next month, we take a look at Macross II. Blaine can be found on the Babylon 5 30 Years Later Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/babylon-5-30-years-later), and the 99 Years 100 Films Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/99-years-100-films) If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays

This month, the Buccharati Crew takes their shot at taking over Passione. Next month, we watch the original Ghost in the Shell. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays

This month we get our first meeting with the son of Dio Brando - Giorno Giovanna. Next month, we finish Golden Wind. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays

We discuss the nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, before getting into The Helpful Fox Senko-San. Next Month, we'll cover the first 19 episodes of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, which is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, Hulu/Disney+, and Netflix. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

It's March, and it's time for White Day—and with it, time to cover a romantic comedy, or in this case, a romantic dramedy, with ToraDora. We mmention the Toradora light novels on the podcast, which are available through (Affiliate Links): Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hBq7YZ Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/98607/9781626927957 Libro.fm (Not affilate): https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9798893735741 Next month, we're watching the Helpful Fox Senko-San, which is available to stream on Crunchyroll. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

Fate-uary has come back around again, and it's time to take a look at Fate/Zero, the prequel to Fate/Stay Night. Next month we're discussing the romantic dramedy Toradora, which is available for streaming on Crunchyroll (https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G6P8PXJW6/toradora), Amazon Prime (Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/4k7tkBT), and Tubi (https://tubitv.com/series/300007492/toradora-dubbed). If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

This month, in honor of Lunar New Year, we're discussing the second Thunderbolt Fantasy film and the third season of the show. As of this recording season 4 was not available on Crunchyroll for streaming, but it ended up going up while I was editing this episode. There are some audio issues on this episode due to some technical difficulties related to how we're recording the show. Next month we're covering Fate/Zero, which is available for streaming on Hulu/Disney+ and on Crunchyroll, and has a physical media release available through the Crunchyroll store (Affiliate Link) If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

This month we're watching a Toei anime film from 1971 with some tenuous connections to a work of classic literature. Next month, we're covering Thunderbolt Fantasy Season 3 and the second film - Bewitching Melody of the West: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GY75KE906/thunderbolt-fantasy If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

This time we discuss the first 3 films in the Garden of Sinners series of movies, which are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Next time we're watching Animal Treasure Island, which is available for streaming on the Internet Archive, and which also received a physical release from Discotek Media. Affiliate Links:  * Crunchyroll: https://crunchyrollstore.sjv.io/WyD3Je * Amazon: https://amzn.to/48TmpXL If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

We have some horror anime this month with Dark Gathering, which is available for streaming on Hidive & Hulu/Disney+. Next month, we'll cover the first three Garden of Sinners films, which are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Series Music: Kakuriyo by luz Used under fair use. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays

This month we're taking a look at both seasons of Moyashimon. Moyashimon is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Next month we are discussing Dark Gathering, which is available for streaming on Hidive & Hulu/Disney+. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

Blaine joins us again for a discussion of Bubblegum Crisis, along with the tabletop RPG. Bubblegum Crisis is available for Streaming on Plex, Retrocrush, Pluto.Tv, and Peacock The series is also available on physical media through the Crunchyroll Store (Affiliate Link): https://crunchyrollstore.sjv.io/c/1395613/1941463/20100 Next month we are discussing Moyashimon Moyashimon is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

This month I'm joined by Blaine of the Babylon 5 30 Years Later and 99 Years 100 Films Podcasts (at Bureau42.com) to discuss My Neighbor Totoro & Akira. Referenced Links: Akira Production Report Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcY248hbwwU Mythology Behind My Neighbor Totoro: https://www.followthemoonrabbit.com/totoro-mythology/ My Neighbor Totoro is available for streaming on Max in the US and on Netflix internationally. Akira is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Both films are available through the Crunchyroll Store (Affiliate Link): https://crunchyrollstore.sjv.io/c/1395613/1941463/20100 Next month we are watching Bubblegum Crisis Available for Streaming on Plex, Retrocrush, Pluto.Tv, and Peacock The series is also available on physical media through the Crunchyroll Store (Affiliate Link): https://crunchyrollstore.sjv.io/c/1395613/1941463/20100 If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

We wrap up Diamond is Unbreakable and our Summer of Jojo for 2024. Next month we are watching a double feature of Akira & My Neighbor Totoro: My Neighbor Totoro is available for streaming on Max in the US and on Netflix internationally. Akira is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Both films are available through the Crunchyroll Store (Affiliate Link): https://crunchyrollstore.sjv.io/c/1395613/1941463/20100 If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays  

2024's Summer of Jojo begins with the first 19 episodes of Diamond Is Unbreakable. Next month we are watching episodes 20 - 39 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable, which is available: On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80179831 On Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYP8DP1MY/jojos-bizarre-adventure On Hulu/Disney+: https://www.hulu.com/series/3f2ffb64-2424-44a5-b229-4371dccb1d6f or https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-3f2ffb64-2424-44a5-b229-4371dccb1d6f If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays

We discuss the start of the Spring Anime season, along with some of the failings of Gundam SEED, before moving into Ippon Again. Ippon! Again is available: Streaming on Hidive: https://www.hidive.com/season/20273 Next month we are watching episodes 1 - 19 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable, which is available: On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80179831 On Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYP8DP1MY/jojos-bizarre-adventure On Hulu/Disney+: https://www.hulu.com/series/3f2ffb64-2424-44a5-b229-4371dccb1d6f or https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-3f2ffb64-2424-44a5-b229-4371dccb1d6f If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays