In this episode, we talk about one of the best anime series of 2025 and its new season - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, aka Sousou no Frieren. We interpret the names of each of the main characters as well as the original Japanese title, and give our opinions on what made this particular show stand out. What's a yuusha, anyway? Find out in this episode!

In this episode, we talk about the new anime known as “Journal with Witch” or “Ikoku Nikki,” which focuses on a 15-year-old girl who has just lost both her parents in a car accident and her 35-year-old aunt, a writer who lives alone and had a difficult relationship with her deceased older sister. We explore the series’s themes of grief and connection, talk about why the third episode was so powerfully emotional for us, and give our thoughts on the characters, plot, metaphors, and, of course, the opening and ending theme songs. Meditate, heal, or just fall under this show’s spell with us!

In this episode we discuss the first two episodes of the new anime version of "The Darwin Incident." We talk in depth about the portrayal of America from a Japanese viewpoint, the interesting choices made in the script and way the characters talk, the bangin' opening theme song, and to what extent the show's depiction of US high schools is a reflection of the popularity of 1990s teen dramas. Is it an evolution of the manga? Listen along and find out!

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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 return to discussing Gachiakuta. This time we focus on summarizing the plot thus far, talk about Amo's trauma and Zanka's past, why this show is more popular overseas than in Japan, and talk about geniuses and try-hards. Which are we? Decide by listening!

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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

◎2AM OTTACK! on Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/2-00am-ottack/id1738706407⁠⁠⁠

◎3AMオタック! (日本語）on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCICL0oVvIfTQ_T9FIyEMeAQ

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#GACHIAKUTA #animepodcast #japanesepodcast

In this episode we talk about what's widely considered one of the most influential and iconic anime films of all time, Akira. Whether you've seen this movie at least three times before (like Cisco) or never (like Mayu), join us for some ruminating on what the movie is about, why it's so enduringly popular, and how the movie version differs from the original manga! Take a trip down memory lane, or learn a little about this titan of anime cinema. Enjoy!

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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 ◎2AM OTTACK! on Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/2-00am-ottack/id1738706407⁠⁠⁠

◎3AMオタック! (日本語）on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCICL0oVvIfTQ_T9FIyEMeAQ

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#akira #animepodcast #japanesepodcast

In this episode we return to discussing Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, focusing on what the series' villains (Shocker) iconography is all about, what we learned by talking about the series with our Japanese guest Penguin, and why anime and manga can be such powerful sites of connection for otaku and other fans. Is it Kamen Rider Kuga or Cougar? Find out or just take a side! Ridaaaaaaaa! Ottack!

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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

◎2AM OTTACK! on Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/2-00am-ottack/id1738706407⁠⁠⁠

◎3AMオタック! (日本語）on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCICL0oVvIfTQ_T9FIyEMeAQ

◎BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/2amottack.bsky.social

#tojimawantstobeakamenrider #animepodcast #japaneselearning

In this episode, we talk about season two of Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill (Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi). Does Gindaco actually serve highballs at their stores in Japan, or is that just a Judgment / Yakuza game series thing? Why on earth would someone use rice pilaf instead of bread-based stuffing for a turkey? How many additional servings of shredded cabbage, clam-based miso soup, and rice are you allowed to order free of charge at a Wako restaurant these days? Ponder these and other unanswerable (by us) questions as you listen to our thoughts on this mouth-watering show!

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3AMオタック！～アニメ＆マンガの解像度がUP！するポッドキャスト～

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In this episode, we discuss chemistry, gemstones, and the new knowledge we gained by watching Ruri Rocks. Join us as we “dig deep” into geology and earth science while discovering our new favorite rocks and exploring questions like “what the heck is a mineral, anyway?”, “could I really find my own sapphire, though?”, and “is this a long-form size-inclusive gender-equality-promoting Girls-in-STEM commercial, or a niche eduanime leveraging gratuitous fan-service in order to get non-geologists to watch it?”

◎2025年12月21日（日）25：30～26：30 FM Nack5 Podcast Star Award NACK5 RADIO SPECIAL https://www.nack5.co.jp/program/podcaststaraward/ ◎ 7th Japan Podcast AwardジャパンポッドキャストアワードのWeb投票が開始！３つの好きなポッドキャスト番組に投票することができます。もしよろしければ3AMオタック！にも1票頂けると嬉しいです！投票していただいた方の中でその旨を教えていただければ、番組内でラジオネームのシャウトアウトをいたします！皆さんの投票、よろしくお願いします。※投票の際には文字で打たず、以下の名前をコピペ（コピーして貼り付け）して投票してください。一人1回の投票です。※不正確な表記、パーソナリティ名だけでは正しく集計されず、無効票となる場合があります。..................................................3AMオタック！～アニメ＆マンガの解像度がUP！するポッドキャスト～....................................................投票フォーム　https://ssl.1242.com/aplform/form/apl...