Episodes

  • Anime Makeovers, American Crossovers, & Shonen’s Future

    Anime Makeovers, American Crossovers, & Shonen’s Future
    Oct 7 2024
    In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we explore the unique benefits of American properties that have undergone anime makeovers, such as Rick and Morty: The Anime, The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, and Go-Go Mystery Machine. Den of Otaku also breaks down the industry’s growing trend of anime, manga and American crossovers, which has recently hit a fever pitch with IDW and Vix’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto four-issue series. We also discuss the end of two manga behemoths, My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen, and what this means for the shonen genre’s future. Plus, new installments of “The Big 3!” and “Release the Hounds.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Netflix's Animated Gods & Monsters

    Netflix's Animated Gods & Monsters
    Sep 20 2024
    In this special episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we boot up Netflix and celebrate the streaming service’s new animation slate, specifically Zack Snyder’s Twilight of the Gods and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Den of Otaku discusses Zack Snyder’s surprising relationship with anime and how it’s been a throughline of his career, which has culminated in Twilight of the Gods. We also assess why Netflix is a leading name when it comes to anime video adaptations and how their newest series, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, will continue to open doors for them in this regard. We dig deep into these series with in-depth interviews with the creative forces behind both shows, Zack and Deborah Snyder for Twilight of the Gods and Tasha Huo for Tomb Raider. Plus, we’ve got special “Netflix Editions” of Den of Otaku’s “The Big 3!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Netflix’s Terminator Zero: Perfecting A Robot Apocalypse

    Netflix’s Terminator Zero: Perfecting A Robot Apocalypse
    Aug 30 2024
    In this very special episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we plug ourselves into Skynet and go all in on Netflix’s new sci-fi anime sensation, Terminator Zero. Den of Otaku discusses the Terminator franchise’s impact on pop culture, Production I.G’s legacy as an animation studio, and why Terminator Zero succeeds where other Terminator series have failed through its decision to tell a uniquely Japanese story in the franchise’s broader framework. Den of Otaku also digs deep into Terminator Zero’s circuitry with an in-depth interview with the series’ showrunner, head writer, and executive producer, Mattson Tomlin (The Batman Part II). Plus, there’s a special “Killer Robot Edition” of Den of Otaku’s “The Big 3!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Live Action Adaptations

    Live Action Adaptations
    Jun 10 2024
    In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek's official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we discuss the latest developments behind the live-action Naruto and One-Punch Man feature films and what this means for the industry’s future. Den of Otaku also discusses anime’s history with “dark doubles” in the context of My Hero Academia’s upcoming movie. Den of Otaku also breaks down the anniversaries of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and Mobile Fighter G Gundam, two misunderstood anime masterpieces that are finally beginning to get their due. We’ve also got new installments of Den of Otaku's "Release The Hounds" and "The Big 3!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Kaiju, Sentai, A Living Legend, and the Brothers Warner

    Kaiju, Sentai, A Living Legend, and the Brothers Warner
    May 1 2024
    In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we discuss the incomparable legacy of Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, Sand Land, and so much more – after his tragic passing. Den of Otaku also breaks down the subversive excitement of anime’s recent approach to the sentai and kaiju genres with Go! Go! Loser Ranger and Kaiju No. 8, two of the year’s biggest series that are emblematic of larger changes in anime. There’s also discussion on Warner Bros. Japan’s recent announcement of an increased anime production slate and what this could mean for the industry. We’ve also got new installments of Den of Otaku’s “Release The Hounds” and “The Big 3!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • AnimeCon London

    AnimeCon London
    Feb 29 2024
    London Calling! In this special international episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we head to AnimeCon London! Den of Otaku gets to the bottom of what makes anime fandom in England so special by seeing the sights and speaking to the fans. Den of Otaku touches base with Keith Silverstein (Monster, My Hero Academia, Mr. Ososmatsu) and Cristina Vee (Sailor Moon, Hunter x Hunter, Puella Magi Madoka Magica) on their storied careers in the anime industry, their most celebrated roles, and how the medium has changed since they got started. Den of Otaku also celebrates Pokémon Day by shining a light on a recent controversy that’s surrounded the Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collaboration and how an exclusive Pikachu card has become a highly-coveted piece of collector memorabilia. We’ve also got new installments of Den of Otaku’s “Release The Hounds” and “The Big 3!,” too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Death and Rebirth

    Death and Rebirth
    Feb 7 2024
    In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, the early controversy over the newly announced One Piece remake, THE ONE PIECE, gets broken down. Den of Otaku also brings light to the ongoing manhwa craze and anime’s push towards adapting South Korean content, like Solo Leveling. We also examine Studio Bones big 2024 hit and 25th anniversary project, Metallic Rouge. Plus, an interview with Metallic Rouge’s Monica Flatley (Rouge Redstar), Cassie Ewulu (Naomi Orthmann), and Mike McFarland (ADR Director), and new installments of Den of Otaku’s “Release The Hounds” and “The Big 3!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • How Anime Is Blurring the Lines

    How Anime Is Blurring the Lines
    Dec 20 2023
    In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, Netflix’s Pluto and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off are discussed, as well as the larger phenomena of anime remakes that radically remix their source material for modern audiences. Den of Otaku also brings light to anime’s trend of combining flora and fauna as a unique narrative device. We also break down Attack on Titan’s legendary series finale. Plus, an interview with Adam McArthur (Yuji Itadori) about Jujutsu Kaisen season two, and new installments of Den of Otaku’s “Release The Hounds” and “The Big 3!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins