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Our first "historical" studio rundown involves the late, great Manglobe (2002-2015).

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Come along for the Rundown as I cover the history of Kyoto Animation!

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Run along with the rundown as I talk about the history of Studio Ghibli!

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Baki 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 Up

18:36 - 20:52 = Listener Spotlight

20:53 - 23:54 = Episode Background

23:55 = Main Topic!

Music tracks in this episode: all credits to PROJECT BAKI & Firewall Division

"Child Prey" - Dir En Grey

"Loved..." - Ryoko Aoyagi

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Special guest, Tyler, from the Anime Degens Podcast, joins me today and we count down 5 slice of life anime that have not been fully adapted from their source manga.

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Today 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 = 0:00-19:35

Listener Spotlight = 19:36-27:44

Main Topic = 27:45 - end

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Musical credits: "Danger! Danger!" - FZMZ

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Our debut rundown covers the history of Production I.G.

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This is my handy reference guide of who does what in an anime production for the next time you watch the credit sequence to your favorite show!

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For 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"

Welcome to the Anime Field Guide - a podcast about anime and related topics, and the fine folks who make it all possible!

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All 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 - 7:14

Spring/Summer Discussion = 7:15-18:40

Listener Spotlight gets Recc’d! = 18:45-29:00

Main topic begins at 30 minutes

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"Kurumi Wari Ningyo Chiisai Jokyoku" - Composed by Kaoru Wada, performed by Sofia Symphonic Orchestra

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The 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 = Introduction

4:30 - 24:30 = Summer 2025 season in review

24:30 - 28:35 = Listener Spotlight: "the most confusing sequels"

28:35 - 30:25 = I watched a LOT of Demon Slayer

30:25 - 32:14 = Podcast Schedule Extravaganza

32:15 = Main Topic!

Musical credits: soundtrack composed by Kenji Kawai

"Ballade of the Puppets"

"Doll House 1"

"Follow Me" - sung by Kimiko Itou

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There'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 - 12:45

Listener Spotlight 12:45 - 17:35

Main topic begins at 17:35

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Musical tracks in this episode:

"Samurai Pizza Cats Theme Song" - Shuki Levy and Haim Saban, performed by 'Googie Gomez', Michael Airington.

"Ottodokkoi Nihonbare" - Ai Orikasa

Today we discuss the rise and fall of one of the most iconic anime studios.

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Sidetracked! 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

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We 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.

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Time stamps:

0:00 = intro

5:00 = Listener Spotlight: comfy anime

8:20 = welcoming 950Club!

9:53 = fall/current anime watch

17:40 = Community Spotlight: demon slayer breathing techniques

Main Topic begins at 22:03

All musical credits go to Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina

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We 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 - 17:20

Main topic begins at 17:20

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Sidetracked! 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.

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Good girls, bad girls, robots, and explosions!

One splendid morning, A-ko starts her first day at school with her bubbly childhood friend, C-ko, but soon runs afoul of the popular rich girl, B-ko, who has fallen in love with C-ko and wants A-ko out of the picture!

But these are not your ordinary schoolgirls!

There might also be an impending alien invasion but I don't think it's important.

Time stamps:

Intro and schedule updates= 0:00 - 6:45

Welcoming Nate and Anime Talks = 6:45 - 19:11

Main Topic begins at 19:12

Ending song credits - “Jealous Eyes (instrumental)” - composed, arranged, and performed by Richie Zito and Joey Carbone

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Extra credit:

Paul Chapman wrote an excellent article for Crunchyroll in 2021: “The Fantastic True Story of How Project A-ko Was Lost and Found”

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Gunbuster is the directorial debut of Hideaki Anno!

In the distant year of 2023, teenage girl Noriko Takaya enlists at the Okinawa Girl's Space Flight School and grows to be a master mecha pilot alongside her senior and idol, Kazumi Amano, under the guidance of the school's coach.

Together, these girls defend Earth from a looming alien menace by piloting humanity's last hope: the giant robot Gunbuster!This landmark OVA blends classic sports tropes, Top Gun, and tragic space opera in an unforgettable tale of determination, sacrifice, hard work, and GUTS!

0:00-8:30 = Welcome and Intros

- MECHA MARCH MADNESS! Battle of the Polls begins March 1st!

8:30 = Welcome Retro Hangover!

14:12 - 18:44 = Listener Spotlight

18:45 - end = Main Topic

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Music Credits:

"Active Heart" - composed by Eiji Nishiki, arr. by Motoki Funayama, sung by Noriko Sakai

"Gunbuster March" - composed by Kouhei Tanaka

"Heavy Duty" - Zoo

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When Chihaya Ayase befriends a lonely boy named Arata, she is introduced to the world of karuta - a competitive card game that tests one's memory and reflexes.

Arata instructs Chihaya and her handsome friend Taichi, and together they form a special bond that is put to the ultimate test when life forces them apart. But the trio believes their shared love of karuta will one day reunite them!

Years later, Chihaya is attending Mizusawa high school and is reunited with Taichi. Together they form the Mizusawa Karuta Club and recruit 3 more members: the poetry fan Kanade Oe, the lapsed competitor Yuusei Nishida, and data-driven Komano Tsutomu.

Just how far can this team go? Will Chihaya become the best karuta player in the world? And how will the love triangle between Chihaya, Taichi and Arata resolve?

Time stamps:

Intro and schedule updates = 0:00 - 6:45

Anime Talks with Tyler! = 6:45 - 23:50

Main topic begins at 23:51

Musical credits:

"Chihayafuru Main Theme" - composed by Kousuke Yamashita

"Youthful" - 99RadioService

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I look back on the year, outline some of my plans for 2026, and send off 2025 with a good ol' list of my Top Ten Favorite Anime!

Thank you for your support in 2025! The Anime Field Guide doesn't exist without you!

What was your favorite anime of 2025?

Time stamps

Intro "2025 was a hard year": 0:00 - 5:05

AFG by the numbers: 5:05 - 7:36

My Plans for 2026: 7:37 - 10:04

Honorable Mentions (movies): 10:05 - 12:58

Honorable Mentions (TV): 13:00 - 18:14

THE COUNTDOWN

Number 10 = 18:15

Number 09 = 21:38

Number 08 = 24:17

Number 07 = 26:40

Number 06 = 30:26

Number 05 = 32:12

Number 04 = 34:54

Number 03 = 37:22

Number 02 = 41:13

Number 01 = 44:41

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Happy Birthday to me! I am celebrating the first year of the Anime Field Guide podcast with a bit of April tomfoolery!

My good friend, Joe from the Retrotopia podcast, has never seen Ghost in the Shell! Let's fix that!

TIME STAMPS:

Welcome and Intros = 0:00 - 4:20

What Joe Knows (about Ghost in the Shell) = 4:50 - 10:30

Ad Break = 10:30 - 18:30

Main Topic begins at 18:45

Say hello to the puddy tat! = 46:00

Nice = 1:09:00

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The boys are back in town!

Samurai Troopers is an era-defining bishonen classic of the late 80's, created and animated by the fine folks at Sunrise during the height of their popularity as a mecha anime studio.

The English broadcast in the USA and abroad remains a nostalgic classic, and with the recent sequel seasons in 2026 I figured now is a good time to revisit the Troopers' first outing!

TIME STAMPS:

4:45 = Winter 2026 Anime Wrap-up

21:18 = First Year of Anime Field Guide

24:30 = Mecha March Madness: the winner!

30:25 = Community Spotlight

- Assemble a super team of 5 anime characters!

35:30 = Samurai Troopers Review

1 hour 32 minutes = Samurai Troopers OVA review

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a highly ambitious cyberpunk police drama series by Production I.G. and the full directorial debut of Kenji Kamiyama.

And it is my favorite anime! What better way to celebrate my (second) first year of podcasting?!

My review specifically concerns season 1 (2002) as this was originally produced to build up advance hype for Mamoru Oshii's follow-up film, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence.

But thanks to the popularity of Stand Alone Complex at home and overseas, Production I.G. greenlit a second season for 2004 that has enough of a staff shake-up that I will cover "Second G.I.G." in a later episode.

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - 1:35 = Welcome and Intros

1:36 - 4:40 = Schedule update

4:40 - 12:09 = Spring 2026 Anime Preview

12:10 - 19:30 = Community Spotlight

- Your Favorite Anime!

20:00 = Main Topic Begins

Musical Credits: Soundtrack composer is Yoko Kanno

"Inner Universe" - lyrics by Shanti Snyder & performed by Origa

"Lithium Flower" lyrics by Tim Jensen & performed by Scott Matthew

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Gurren Lagann remains as one of the defining mecha of the 2000s and is still one of the smartest, "dumb" action-comedy anime!

This is a non-stop rollercoaster with a fresh "spin" on a hero's journey to manhood wrapped in a love letter to all things giant and robot!

For those who remained at Gainax after the departure of Hideaki Anno, Gurren Lagann represented a new start that would later launch their careers into a new frontier at Trigger.

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Hello World!

Welcome to the Anime Field Guide: my monthly podcast where I review anime with friends and fellow fans!

I also the history of major anime studios across Japan in my side cast: The Studio Rundown

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