Treehouse Anime Club

Special Guest: Anime Sekai Podcast Check them out on Instagram and give them a Follow! @animesekaipodcast I am happy to feature some good friends and returning guests, Ichigo and Mikan, to talk about one of their favorite films: Howl's Moving Castle. Does the movie still have its magic after 20 years? Listen and find out!

Become part of the show on Instagram & Threads! @treehouseanimepod Join our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB Turning 20 years old this year, it's time to look back on the production story of Howl's Moving Castle, one of Hayao Miyazaki's favorite films to produce. Musical tracks in this episode: "The Merry-go-round of Life" - Joe Hisaishi directing the London Philharmonic Orchestra

Become part of the show on Instagram & Threads! @treehouseanimepod Join our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB Check out Unbuckled Comics Podcast! https://linktr.ee/unbuckledcomics The show goes on, and I am pleased to finally bring on a good friend of mine, Unbuckled Cape, to talk about the ins and outs and inside outs of THE BIG O! Our Negotiations went smoothly, and I hope y'all enjoy how Unbuckled and I came to terms on this cult classic anime series!

Become part of the show on Instagram & Threads! @treehouseanimepod Join our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB The Big O represents the kind of cult classic anime series that has aged like fine wine and still sparks fond memories in its fanbase 25 years later. The tried-and-true pitch of "Bruce Wayne pilots a giant punching robot" is still as effective as ever. And you really can't talk The Big O without mentioning Batman: The Animated Series in the same breath. While not the global sensation its creators hoped the series would be, The Big O nonetheless remains a showcase in what make animation such a creative and compelling medium. Musical tracks in this episode: “Big O!” - Rui Nagai “Giant Robo” - Masamichi Amano “Tetsujin 28-Gou” - Akira Senju “Red Baron Opening Theme” - Bob Sakuma “Batman The Animated Series - Main Title” - Danny Elfman “Respect” - Toshihiko Sahashi “UFO Main Theme” - Barry Gray

Follow the show on Instagram/Threads! Super Dave | @treehouseanimepod Become part of our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB One Year ago, I launched the Treehouse Anime Club. I never would have guessed the journey that was waiting for me. So today I want to take a brief moment and look back and celebrate a full year of creative expression. Thank you for listening to my little podcast about Japanese cartoons! Here's to another successful year!

Check out the Retrotopia Podcast! https://linktr.ee/retrotopia It's time to go once more into the Mushroom Kingdom! I am joined by my good friends from the Retrotopia Podcast as we discuss and laugh over the rare and rather bizarre early animated ventures of the Super Mario Brothers! Become part of the show on Instagram & Threads @treehouseanimepod Join our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB Nintendo Life Article for "Super Mario Traffic Safety" https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/05/a_lost_super_mario_anime_has_been_found_and_shown_off_in_japan

Become part of the show on Instagram & Threads @treehouseanimepod Join our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB Wahoo! It's time to discuss the production story of a previously considered lost piece of Mario, anime, and cinema history! "The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach" marks the first time Mario and pals made their appearance on the big screen and marked the first-ever video game adaptation to film! Directed by the legendary Masami Hata with Art Direction by the equally legendary Yukio Abe, this Mario movie is the definition of a Hidden Gem. Musical tracks in this episode: "Dokidoki Do It! Bishi to Bashi to Rock`n Roll Gakkou Hen" - Mirai Doji "Mario the Great" - Toshiyuki Kimori "Mario Walk" - Toshiyuki Kimori "Dance With Mario" - Toshiyuki Kimori "Dream Dream Dream" - Toshiyuki Kimori *Based on original music by Koji Kondo, Nintendo. Link to Kineko Video's restoration: https://youtu.be/vzlZy9zpw0Q?si=zEf7eH76UERnr7rv

Follow the show on Instagram/Threads! Super Dave | @treehouseanimepod Become part of our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB It's time to Spring Forward and list off a bunch of anime series I am excited to check out! Anime mentioned in this episode: Delicious in Dungeon Sand Land: The Series Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose its Master Bartender: Glass of God Astro Note Train to the End of the World Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Go! Go! Loser Ranger The Fable Wind Breaker Kaiju No. 8 Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf The Grimm Variations

Follow the show on Instagram/Threads! Super Dave | @treehouseanimepod Become part of our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB That's a Wrap, folks! I look back my favorites and not-so favorites from the Winter 2024 Anime Season ahead of the Spring line-up! Anime mentioned in this episode: Meiji Gekken 1874 Metallic Rouge Shangri-La Frontier Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Apothecary Diaries Chained Soldier Bang Brave Bang Bravern! Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange A Sign of Affection Delicious in Dungeon Sengoku Youko

Follow the show on Instagram/Threads! Super Dave | @treehouseanimepod Become part of our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB Devilman Crybaby is possibly the most violent and over-the-top anime I hope to ever review for this podcast. From the brilliantly deranged mind of Go Nagai in 1972 to the brilliantly deranged visuals of Masaaki Yuasa in 2018, Devilman Crybaby is one 'Hell' of an accomplishment. Musical tracks: "Smells Blood" - Kensuke Ushio "Nighthawk" - Kensuke Ushio "Devilman no Uta - 2018" - Kensuke Ushio - vocals by Avu-chan (Queen Bee)

Follow the show on Instagram/Threads! Super Dave | @treehouseanimepod Become part of our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB First part of our Devilman Crybaby episode because Go Nagai deserves his own episode. And even just skimming his achievements and focusing on Devilman this episode was almost an hour long!

Follow the show on Instagram/Threads! Super Dave | @treehouseanimepod Become part of our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB For this episode, I take a look at two collaborative works in Japanese animation with international artists: Porter Robinson and Daft Punk. These projects speak to the passion of creating a truly unique a personal experience to be shared across the world regardless of nationality. Further reading/listening https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-04-10/why-international-anime-co-productions-are-so-rare/.196552 Anime World Order Podcast - Show #200 "Let's ACTUALLY Interview Helen McCarthy Already"

On March 7th, 2024 the news broke that legendary creator, Akira Toriyama, had passed away days earlier on March 1st. This news shocked and saddened all of us here in the Treehouse Community, and so have come together to say "thank you" and "goodbye" to a man who has given us so much over the years.

Follow the show on Instagram/Threads! Super Dave | @treehouseanimepod Become part of our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB Bocchi the Rock is a series defined by its quirky animation, its memes, and its music. But there's so much more to this story! Bocchi the Rock represents an intersection of passion and ambition that resulted in one of the most unique and beloved anime properties that has already made history and will certainly go down as the best of the best to represent anime as an artistic medium. Musical tracks in this episode: "Seishun Complex" - Kessoku Band "Pepepepe" - Tomoki Kikuya "Invincible Guitar Hero" - Tomoki Kikuya "Rock n Roll Morning Light Falls on You" - ASIAN KUNG FU GENERATION - covered by Kessoku Band

Become part of our community on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/UGmCFnWtrB Follow the show on Instagram/Threads! Super Dave | @treehouseanimepod With a new anime adaptation on the horizon after over a decade of waiting, I'm jumping into the conversation to talk about Spice and Wolf: a unique take on the fantasy genre with an equally unique pairing of characters. And the story of how the 2008 anime version was produced is also full of uniqueness as well! Music tracks in this episode: "Kenshi to Yopparai" - Yuuji Yoshino "Hashiru" - Yuuji Yoshino "Ringo Biyori" (The Wolf Whistling Song) - Rocky Chack