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by Geoffrey, Amelia, Dan
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- 2 weeks ago2h 13m
200. Revolutionary Girl Utena: Episodes 1–20
This week, we're revisiting the first 20 episodes of Revolutionary Girl Utena, exploring the Duelists, the Rose Bride, the Black Rose Saga, and the symbolism that transforms a seemingly simple fairy tale into one of anime's most layered psychological dramas.
- 4 weeks ago1h 58m
199. Adolescence of Utena
GKids decided it was the perfect time to bring The Adolescence of Utena back to U.S. theaters, and there was no way we were passing up such a random opportunity. This week, we revisit the film, unpack its relationship to the original TV series, explore its symbolism and LGBTQ+ significance, and ask the big question: nearly three decades later, does The Adolescence of Utena still hold up?
- Jun 11, 20262h 13m
198. What If We Made Our Own Anime?
Gigguk proved that anime dreams can become reality with Baan, so naturally we asked ourselves: what anime would we make? This week, the Otaku Hostclub pitches original anime concepts, builds worlds from the ground up, and competes for the most compelling series. No budgets. No limits. Just pure otaku imagination.
- May 7, 20261h 40m
197. Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood
How many of us dream of creating our own anime? With enough passion, resources, and dedication, Garnt Maneetapho turned that dream into reality with the 2025 announcement of Baan at Anime Expo. So, just when we thought we were done talking about anime shorts, we decided to discuss Gigguk’s magnum opus, Baan.
- Apr 23, 20262h 1m
196.Record of Lodoss War: The Birth of Anime’s Fantasy Golden Age
From knights to goblins, today we explore what propelled the fantasy genre from its late-80s boom into modern anime like Frieren. We dive into how fantasy anime has evolved — from epic quests and high fantasy worlds to more mature, reflective storytelling. With so many high-quality fantasy series arriving in recent years, we ask the big question: are we living through a second renaissance of fantasy anime?
- Apr 9, 20261h 22m
195. Tekkonkinkreet: The Final Stop
We conclude our STUDIO4℃ spotlight with a deep dive into Tekkonkinkreet. Even though Geoff and Amelia are both sick, nothing was stopping us from finishing this series strong. Join us as we celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary and explore why this bold, emotional classic still hits just as hard today.
- Mar 26, 20262h 17m
194. 6 Years. 36 Anime. One Definitive List.
Six years of watching anime, arguing about rankings, and building our taste — now it’s time to put it all on the board. We celebrate our anniversary with our 6x6 anime list, using only shows that aired since 2020!
- Mar 12, 20261h 50m
193. Anime On Ice- Alyssa Liu, Medalist, and Yuri!!! on Ice
Figure skating anime is having a moment. With the Winter Olympics and stars like Alysa Liu back in the spotlight, shows like Medalist and Yuri!!! on Ice prove that skating stories are more popular than ever. Join us as we talk about the sport’s peak popularity, the rise of skating anime, and whether Yuri!!! on Ice is still the GOAT. ⛸️
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