In this episode we discuss the newest project from Shinichiro Watanabe, Lazarus. We cover the story, characters, opening and ending theme songs, and what the series is trying to say and how it might end. How similar is this to the original Cowboy Bebop? How did a more international team affect this show? Listen to our thoughts, watch it for yourself, and let us know what you think!...........................................................................................Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) Voice credit: Funako◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠300am.ottack@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ ◎BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/2amottack.bsky.social ◎Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/⁠⁠⁠#lazarusanime #lazarus #carboybebop

In this episode, we weigh in on the most recent developments in Kowloon Generic Romance, the relationship between the manga and the anime (and the dangers of adapting a work that's still in progress), the relationship between "originals" and "generics", why some people can see Kowloon and some can't, the emotions of the different characters, and what the "absolute self" really is. Discover who our favorite characters are (and why!) and why Mayu thinks Cisco might be a Zirconian. Hit us up in the comments with your own theories about this show!

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...........................................................................................Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) Voice credit: Funako◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠300am.ottack@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ #kowloongenericromance #animereview #animepodcast

In this episode, we talk about the opening and ending themes from this season's most bewitching anime, Witch Watch! Since we were deprived of getting to see (and hear!) them during the theatrical "Witch Watch Watch Party," find out how we feel about the series's music and all-important opening and ending animations! Includes a bonus digression into the Japanese music industry's reliance on physical media (CDs) and slowness to adopt digital music (relative to other East Asian countries!)

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers)

Voice credit: Funako

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In this episode, we explore Netflix's original 18-episode anime series, Moonrise. We discuss the awesome music, extraordinarily confusing plot, compelling character designs, and our thoughts about the series overall. Not sure what the heck was going on? Eager to know more about the series' origins? Listen and find out!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Moonrise

01:26 Summary of the Story

03:16 Character Design and Music

07:27 Themes and Plot Analysis

17:23 Overall Impressions and Critiques

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers)

Voice credit: Funako

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In this episode, we avoid cringey Gen Z puns while talking about The Darwin Incident. We explore veganism, the epidemic of mass shootings in America, the concept of animal rights, and how the United States is perceived from abroad. Not sure what a humanzee is, or whether there's ever actually been one? Find out by listening!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Darwin Incident

02:59 Major Themes of The Darwin Incident

04:56 Animal Rights and Veganism

09:54 How Other Countries See America

14:37 A Real-Life Humanzee?! The Strange Case of Oliver

17:41 Ethical Implications of Humanzee Research

27:39 2AM OTTACK! Word of the Day! ー人 / Hitoー

In this episode we talk about the Apothecary Diaries (again!), this time examining the phenomenon of "magic" engraved mirrors and the history of ice cream. How does a magic mirror work? Who has the best claim to the invention of frozen creamy desserts - China, Persia, or England? What's a yuurei? Listen now and find out!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Episodes 38-42 of The Apothecary Diaries

01:40 Episode 38: Dancing Ghosts and Magic Mirrors

05:52 Episode 39: The Ice Cream Mystery

11:32 Who Is Shisui, Really?

17:22 OP Theme Song "Kusushiki" by Mrs. Green Apple

18:36 2AM OTTACK! Word of the Day ーYuurei / 幽霊 ー

In this episode we talk about the 2025 feature-length anime The Rose of Versailles. In addition to our opinions about this version of the story, we talk about the historical people who inspired the characters, which parts are real and which are fiction, and the far-reaching influence of Riyoko Ikeda’s original 1970s manga. Brush up on your knowledge of 1780s France by joining us for this conversation!

0:00 Introduction 03:01 Introduction to The Rose of Versailles 08:19 Marie Antoinette IRL 16:03 Oscar and the Historical Figure that Inspired Her 17:22 Marie Antoinette and Axel von Fersen the Younger (and His Life) 19:26 Feminism and Gender Roles: The Rose of Versailles and Revolutionary Girl Utena24:56 OTTACK! Word of the Day! ー誇り / Hokoriー26:44 The Show's Reference to "Julie, or the new Heloise" by Rousseau

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Voice: Funako

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In this episode we introduce To Be Hero X, a new Chinese-Japanese anime collaboration with an original story and star-studded Japanese voice cast. We examine the mash-up of visual styles (which mixes 2D and 3D), talk about its time slot in Japan (replacing One Piece!), and opine on the series’ central conceit, which is that a hero’s social media popularity and people’s faith in them is what determines their power(s). Learn about the Japanese term for hero and where we think the show might go next!

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0:00 Opening

01:24 To Be Hero X Introduction

03:43 Animation Styles - 3DCG and Regular 2D

06:18 To Be Hero X Replaces One Piece?!

07:26 S-Rank Japanese Voice Actors in To Be Hero X

09:17 Hero Rankings and Social Media Influence in Modern Society

18:56 OTTACK! Word of the Day! ー英雄 / Eiyuuー

21:55 Final Thoughts and Future Expectations

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers)

Voice credit: Funako

◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠300am.ottack@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

◎2AM OTTACK! on Spotify:⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WLLFsWAt2nenRMr06MfQ0⁠⁠⁠

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