The Otaku Nate Show – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Episode 54: O Maidens in your Savage Season (Puberty's a bitch!)

Episode 56

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 58:47

In Today's episode, Otaku Nate, Erik & Alex Berg convene together to discuss a teen romance anime by acclaimed writer Mari Okada: O Maidens in Your Savage Season! Does this series about a group of girls in a literature club going through their own sexual awakenings stand up to scrutiny, or is it just plain embarrassing like so many other teen sex comedies? Well, put away your "Rhythm" DVDs and pull up a chair as we explore the ins and outs of this overlooked Romcom!

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Outro Song: “Sayonara” By Desired

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Episode 45: Demon Slayer [Season One] (The Dawn of the Hype Era)

Episode 47

Monday, March 4, 2024 • Duration 01:10:18

In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, William AKA Lordcrab and Adamisajoker take a look at the first season of the Hyper-popular Battle Shonen anime series that took the entire world by storm: Demon Slayer! A lot has been said about the series and the hype surrounding it. But removed from its praise, popularity and hype, is Demon Slayer really deserving of all of its praise, or is it simply "Mid?" Tune in and find out!

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Outro Song: “Sayonara” By Desired

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Episode 44: Tokyo Godfathers w/Aaron Chapman (The Fairy Tale of Shunjuku Park)

Episode 46

Monday, February 12, 2024 • Duration 02:24:40

In today's Super-late Christmas/New Year's Episode, Otaku Nate, Justin Young, Sarah the Stardust Possum and Ocean Studios' Aaron Chapman take a look at Satoshi Kon's seminal work: Tokyo Godfathers. We look at the film, its themes, its cast of characters, and it's legacy. Why is Tokyo Godfathers the definitive Christmas anime, and why is it the film that makes us miss Satoshi Kon the most? Well, listen in and find out!

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Outro Music "Last Christmas" covered by Michie Tomizawa (Sailor Mars) from The "Sailor Moon Stars Merry Christmas!" Album.

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Episode 43: Midori Days (Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head)

Episode 45

Monday, December 4, 2023 • Duration 01:08:26

In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Dan the Man and Kat look at 2004's forgotten Romantic Comedy series: Midori Days! Lots of Laughs are to be had with a series about a teenage delinquent whose right hand becomes a living puppet of a girl who secretly admires him from afar? How can these two make an unusual Situation work? Well, listen in and find out!

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Outro Song: “Sayonara” By Desired

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Episode 42: Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo (Don’t be Stupid!)

Episode 44

Monday, November 27, 2023 • Duration 01:16:54

In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Tim the Otaku Jock and Preston McFarlane all take a look at Lupin III's first big theatrical outing: Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo! We cover all bases from its history, how the film holds up, whether or not it's the best place to start for someone new to Lupin, and ALL FOUR English Dubs! If you like Lupin, you know you wanna listen to this one!

The Ultra Qties Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocketto-roundhouse/id1703843671

Kaiserbeamz' Review of The Mystery of Mamo https://youtu.be/oVXrPXdghHQ?si=6aLfrf0E3GB_Lsxf

Infinite Snow's Review of The Mystery of Mamo https://youtu.be/UbKdKyARE-M?si=ZXXc3dSuski6FNbZ

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Outro Song: “Sayonara” By Desired

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Episode 41: Ristorante Paradiso (Romanza a’la Dolce)

Episode 43

Monday, November 13, 2023 • Duration 01:09:25

In today's episode, Otaku Nate, Erik Berg and Sarah the Stardust Possum head on down to Casetta Dell'Orso for dinner and a review of David Production's 2009 Debut: An adaptation of Natsume Ono's acclaimed Manga series Ristorante Paradiso! Fine wining and dining are abound in this series along with some fun romantic tales, middle-aged men in spectacles, and Otaku Nate ranting about Clickbait anime lists! The Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Fan animation. https://youtu.be/tpWH7p9XFs4?si=ABtiHNLccng2_BsN

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Outro Song: “Sayonara” By Desired

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BONUS EPISODE: Talking all things Godannar with Tiffany Grant

Episode 42

Thursday, October 26, 2023 • Duration 57:43

In our first-ever interview, Otaku Nate chats with Tiffany Grant about her time recording Godannar. Learn all about the unique dubbing process ADV used, some of the unsung heroes of the dub, and what Tiffany thinks about the series and its fanservice

The Official Tiffany Grant fanclub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2405597801 Tiffany Grant's Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbshiMKh_L71fGCaopWGk5Q Tiffany Grant's Cameo page: https://www.cameo.com/tifgrant?qid=1698288249&aaQueryId=f3beee1a74bd4c4866c37bc61adecd96

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Episode 40: Godannar (Super Robot Romance

Episode 41

Sunday, October 22, 2023 • Duration 03:01:01

In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Bronxkuma gush for 3 straight hours about AIC's 2003 tribute to Super Robots of yore, Godannar! This show is near and Dear to Otaku Nate's heart, and you can sense the passion flowing from every frame of the series, but is it as good as we remember it being? Well, buckle up because it's gonna be a long ride...but ultimately worth it. The Article I wrote for Mecha Alliance. https://mechaalliance.com/anime-review-shinkon-gattai-godannar-the-sacred-bond-of-marriage/

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Outro Song: “Sayonara” By Desired

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Episode 39: Pride of Orange (Five Minute Major Waste of Time)

Episode 40

Sunday, October 8, 2023 • Duration 01:10:18

In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Tim the Otaku Jock and Erik Berg sharpen their skates, tape up their sticks, and drop the gloves with the absolute disappointment that is 2021's Pride of Orange. All three of us are Ice Hockey fans, and to see that Japan's first attempt at an Ice Hockey anime is THIS piece of utter garbage? Well, you can expect a good donnybrook from all three of us!

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