Deep Anime Dive

We all have at least one, right?Maybe it's from a genre you usually avoid. Maybe it's a little controversial. Maybe it's known for having more plot than actual story (if you know what I mean). Maybe it's just outright bad. Whatever the case, we all have shows we're a little less proud of enjoying, but no more!This episode, we take a look at some of our favorite shows of ill repute! From shows made for kids to shows made by 4Kids; from basic trash to outright dumpster fires, these are our guilty pleasures!*This episode was originally recorded and set to be published on March 25th, 2021. Due to audio mishaps and Suede not being overly eager to bring more shame on his family, release was noticeably delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience.*(00:00 - 21:08) Intro and Banter(21:08 - 29:45) Hot Topical Apocalypses fictional and actual this week as we talk about the upcoming Terminator anime and the COVID status in Japan. (29:45 - 1:22:24) Guilty Pleasures (1:22:24 - 1:27:35) Outro(1:27:35 - 1:28:42) ??? Suede regrets his life choices.Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes! Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/zaigah1https://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuedeEmail us at:  deepanimedive@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter: @deepanimediveBeautiful cover art by Teoteku! See more on Instagram: @teoteku_Outro Music is "Lettres" By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

Chris does something unforgiveable while Suede digs for the worst shows of the season. Who will be driven crazy first?*This episode was originally intended to be published October 27th, 2021 but unforeseen incompetence prevented this. Apologies.*(00:00 - 14:54) Introduction and Banter(14:54 - 28:36) Hot Topical Chris gets hyped for new show announcements and Suede gets hyped for old show re-releases. Extra big hype for Spy x Family upcoming anime!(28:36 - 2:02:37) Fall 2021 Season Preview All the shows we're watching and our predictions for best and worst of the season! Shows discussed include: World's Finest Assassin, Fruit of Evolution, My Senpai is Annoying, Tesla Note, Can I Make Your Ears Happy?, Demon Slayer, Banished From the Hero's Party, Taisho Otome Fairytale, Ranking of Kings, Takt Op Destiny, The Vampire Dies in No Time, Irina The Vampire Cosmonaut, The Faraway Paladin, Platinum End, Mierko Chan, Blue Period, Lupin the Third Part 6, Jahy-Sama will not be Defeated, and Komi Can't Communicate.(2:02:37 - 2:07:29) OutroSubscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/zaigah1https://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuedeEmail us at:  deepanimedive@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter: @deepanimediveBeautiful cover art by Teoteku! See more on Instagram: @teoteku_Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

We take a look at our favorite shows from the past season as well as the worst offenders. Chris gives up on My Hero Academia, Suede declares war on Anime News Network and Jahy-sama cries. Will the Pharmacist Cheat? Do All Routes Lead to Doom? Find out all this and more on this episode of Deep Anime Dive!*This episode was originally recorded and published on Sept. 29th of 2021. Mistakes were made and it is now properly available slightly later than that. Apologies.*(00:00 - 09:40) Introduction and off-topic banter(09:40 - 17:48) Hot Topical We talk about the upcoming Tokyo Game Show as well as some questionable Jujutsu Kaisen merch being sold in Japan.(17:48 - 02:26:55) Season Review We discuss the shows we watched and/or dropped this season and finish off with our personal favorites. Shows such as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The Duke of Death and His Maid, Next Life as a Villainess, How the Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom and many more! Seriously though, we talked about like 20 shows or more altogether. It's a pretty comprehensive look at the season.(02:26:55 - 02:30:00) Outro(02:30:00 - 02:30:58) ???Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/zaigah1https://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuedeEmail us at:  deepanimedive@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter: @deepanimediveBeautiful cover art by Teoteku! See more on Instagram: @teoteku_Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

If you're curious about what daily life in Japan is like, this is the episode for you! Chris and Suede reminiscence about the time they spent living in Japan. We talk about places we lived, food, culture and lots more!*This episode was originally recorded and set to be published on September 19th, 2021. Various things happened and, well, here it is! Better late than never!*Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/zaigah1https://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede Email us at:  deepanimedive@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive Beautiful cover art by Teoteku! See more on Instagram: @teoteku_ Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

Chris and Suede talk abut the history of Isekai, from its earliest forms all the way up to its current domination of the Anime industry.Full Show Notes will be added in a few days. Sorry about the delay.

Lions and vampires and witches, oh my! Today, we're diving in on one of the most unusual animation companies around, Shaft! Hold on to your Soul Gem, and maybe grab some donuts, because this is gonna be a wild ride!(0:00 - 6:27) Introduction(6:27 - 14:30) Evangelion 4: Mini-Review Chris and Suede share some quick thoughts after watching the final Evangelion movie.(14:30 - 30:50) Hot Topical Chris talks about Hololive's announcement for EN Generation 2. Additionally, we talk about the upcoming Star Wars anime. Hayao Miyazaki justifies making his son into a director. Lupin III is getting an isekai manga. Funimation buys out Crunchyroll.(30:50 - 1:36:53) Shaft, A HIstory We start at the humble beginnings in 1975 and go all the up until the present (the present being Summer 2021). A majority of their works are discussed as well as some of the key people involved.( 1:36:53 - 1:43:51) Shaft's Style and Philosophy A quick breakdown of what makes a Shaft anime different.(1:43:51 - 1:47:22) OutroQuestion of the Day: What is your favorite Shaft anime?(1:48:01 - 1:50:28) Bonus Chris teaches Suede about Strike Witches.Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/zaigah1https://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede Email us at:  deepanimedive@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive Beautiful cover art by Teoteku! See more on Instagram: @teoteku_ Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

Guess who's back, back again. That's right, and this time around, Suede and Chris are taking a look at many of the new shows this summer season. How many, you ask? Too many. Dragon maids, opera schools, and more isekai than truck-kun could ever hope to hit, this season has it all. Which ones do we think will rise to the top? Which ones will sink like a stone? Find out in this episode of Deep Anime Dive!Time Stamps:(0:00 - 10:24) Introduction Chris and Suede chat about what kind of antics they've been up to.(10:24 - 11:38) Hot Topical There's some kind of sport thing going on in Japan right now.(11:38 - 14:17) Summer Preview Debut!(14:17 - 16:25) My Hero Academia: Season 5 Chris breaks down some of the issues he has with the latest season.(16:25 - 19:29) The Dungeon of Black Company A decent enough isekai comedy about a scummy guy getting endlessly beat down by his own karma.(19:29 - 23:25) Kageki Shoujo A slice-of-life anime that takes place in an "opera school" of sorts. It had a promising start.(23:25 - 28:16) Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan Depression comedy about a children's TV show host who is desperately trying to find meaning in his life.(28:19 - 33:03) Girlfriend, Girlfriend Harem anime where the MC decides, "Why not date all of them? What could go wrong?" Suede likes it; Chris is on the fence.(33:03 - 37:13) The Honor at Magic High School Spin-off sequel of The Irregular at Magic High School. Suede didn't know that when he watched it but he can confirm it is probably best to watch Irregular first.(37:13 - 41:24) Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Season 2 Dragons! Maids! If you liked season 1, you'll like season 2. If you haven't watched season 1, we would strongly recommend you check it out; it's a good one.(41:24 - 46:45) How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Isekai about a guy who saves a kingdom through sound fiscal policies and lengthy diplomatic meetings. If you enjoyed the economic escapades of Spice and Wolf, check this one out. It's honestly good.(46:45 - 51:45) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Season 2 has a lot less action and lot more talking. Chris says the story and characters are still just as good though.(51:45 - 57:59) Tsukimichi - Moonlit Fantasy Isekai where the hero is rejected by the goddess for being too ugly so he decides he's going to build his own world, with blackjack and hookers. Off to a good start. Recommended for those who like over-powered MC's and/or spider girls.(57:59 - 1:02:22) My Next Life as a Villainess Season 2 Continuation of the reverse-harem isekai. Looks to be as good as season 1.(1:02:22 - 1:09:37) Remake Our Life MC gets a chance to re-do his college years and finally realize his dream. Recommended for those who like The Pet Girl of Sakurasou or Eizouken.(1:09:37 - 1:15:12) Jahy-Sama Will Not Be Defeated! Reverse isekai where Jahy must find a way to survive in the human world without her powers or minions to back her up. Will she be defeated? Never! Will she cry? Absolutely!(1:15:12 - 1:21:41) The Duke of Death and His Maid An unusual, fairytale romance story about a boy who kills everything he touches and a maid who teases him endlessly. While there is some comedy, it's actually a much more serious anime than it first appears. Suede highly recommends giving it a shot.(1:21:41 - 1:26:44) Love Live! Superstar! The newest season of Love Live gets two big thumbs up from Chris. If you like idols, moe-blob, or light hearted slice-of-life anime, this is a great one for you.(1:26:44 - 1:33:35) Peach Girl Riverside A promising adventure fantasy with a horribly botched release schedule. Wait until all 12 episodes are out so you can watch the show in chronological...

After a prolonged absence full of tech issues and lost audio, we are back! This time around Chris and Suede will be talking about their favorites (and least favorites) of the past season. There is much to discuss for this first season of what is promising to be a most excellent year of anime!Time Stamps:(0:00 - 3:10) Introduction(3:10 - 16:50) Hot Topical Suede shares some sad news regarding the Nijisanji Vtuber agency. We follow it up with some good news about the new Evangelion movie. Has Hideaki Anno saved the series?(16:53 - 1:25:11) Winter 2021 Review Suede and Chris talk about their top picks as well as some duds. Chris once again watched way more anime than Suede and maintains his Lord Weeb title for another season.Suede's Favorite: Bottom Tier Character TomozakiChris's Favorite: Re:Zero Season 2 Part 2(1:25:12 - 1:31:59) OutroApologies once again for the "break" and, hopefully, we can un-lose some of the missing episodes soon.Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ariamachihttps://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede Email us at: deepanimedive@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!See more on Instagram: @teoteku_ Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

This time around Chris and Suede are looking back on all of the shows they've watched in 2020. We talk about new favorites, as well as the Big Sads we encountered. We definitely maybe don't talk about Vtubers. Suede doe no't reveal more shameful secrets. Deep Anime Dive is a professional podcast. We promise.(0:00 - 14:06) Intro and Chatting Chris and Suede start the episode by ending their friendship. Nekopara rears its cat-eared head almost immediately. Fan service, Vtubers and the Monogatari series are also discussed.(14:06 - 46:46) Winter 2020Suede talks about Bofuri, Hanako-kun and Somali. He crowns Eizoken as best of the season.Chris talks about Chihayafuru and A Certain Scientific Railgun.My Hero Academia and Nekopara are also discussed.(46:46 - 56:33) Spring 2020Chris talks about Fruits Basket, Kaguya-Sama: Love is War, and My Next Life as a Villainess.Suede talks about Brand New Animal. But not because he's a furry. (56:33 - 1:02:42) Summer 2020Chris talks about Re:Zero.Suede watched nothing because he's lazy.(1:02:42 - 1:22:22) Fall 2020Suede talks about Wandering Witch Elaina, Moriarty the Patriot and Sleepy Princess in Demon Castle.Chris talks about Love Live, Tonikawa and Haikyu.(1:22:22 - 1:37:03) Best of the YearSuede gushes about Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear for way too long. Like, seriously, calm down.Chris crowns Kaguya-sama as his anime of the year.(1:37:03 - 1:49:41) The Big Sad / Worst of the YearChris nominates Magia Record, Rent-A-Girlfriend, and Yashahime.Suede nominates In/Spectre and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai.(1:49:41 - 1:58:57) Wrap up and OutroSome final thoughts on the year. Suede is not a furry.Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ariamachihttps://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede Email us at: deepanimedive@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!See more on Instagram: @teoteku_ Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

This week we dive into shark-infested waters! Tread carefully, for Death Herself abides here. The Ancient Ones beckon you to come closer. At the end, a chance for rebirth. Time traveling detective. That's right, we're talking about the Vtuber explosion that is taking over YouTube. Chris and Suede have succumbed to the anime waifus and discuss their (very) short journeys from curious viewers to die-hard simps. What are Vtubers? Who are Vtubers? Why are Vtubers? All this, and more, in this episode of Deep Anime Dive!Time Stamps:(0:00 - 1:39) Introduction(1:40 - 9:43) Hot Topical Chris and Suede talk about the upcoming 4th Evangelion movie as well as the recently released Demon Slayer movie. Chris is super excited.(9:44 - 31:48) Fall 2020 Anime Season, Initial Impressions Suede gives his 'Episode 1' impressions on The Great Pretender, Wandering Witch Elaina, Moriarty the Patriot and Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear. Almost all of them had very promising starts. The bear one might be a dud. Chris watched Yashahime, Tonikawa, Haikyu's newest season, and Love Live Series 3. He'll be watching them all to the end, though he laments that the newest Love Live isn't living up to the previous series.(31:48 - 1:23:19) Vtubers, Vtubers, Vtubers Chris explains why it's his fault we got into this mess in the first place. He describes his First Contact and subsequent journey into the abyss. Suede's life is also ruined. We discuss our current, favorite Vtubers. Suede passionately defends the Holostars (Izuru is best cat boy). By the end, we thoroughly destroy any credibility we once had as rational humans.(1:23:19 - 1:28:50) ConclusionsNew to Vtubers? Watch these clips!Guide to Hololive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkwQ76DgPE8Guide to Holostars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiMS8WGra2U&t=1sRoberu x Matsuri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7R9GIE7FQMSubscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ariamachihttps://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede Email us at: deepanimedive@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!See more on Instagram: @teoteku_ Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

The long awaited 3rd installment of Deep Anime Dive! You will learn in Episode 4 why this took so long to get published, but, for now, on with the summary! This week we talk about what we watched during Summer 2020 as well as our most anticipated shows of Fall 2020. Suede and Chris have surprisingly different lists this time around. We also talk about some of our most prized anime possessions. Nothing of interest happens in the last 8 minutes of this episode. Please do not listen to it. Any rumors regarding the contents of the final 8 minutes are false. Time Stamps:(0:00 - 2:52) Introduction(2:53 - 21:28) Hot Topical Nisio Isin has announced a new "pregnant women battle royale" light novel series and Suede has concerns. It's called Delivery Room. The DS game, The World Ends With You, is getting an anime adaptation. The Nier: Replicant remaster is announced and Chris is extra hyped. Nekopara Vol. 4 is releasing soon; Chris rejoices and Suede cries. We also talk about some of the recent Vtuber drama with Kiryu Coco and Akai Haato. (21:30 - 43:57) Summer 2020 Anime SeasonWe talk about the shows we watched and give some quick reviews on No Guns Life, Uzaki-Chan, Monster Musume no Oisha-san, Fruits Basket, Re:Zero, Rent-a-Girlfriend, and Food Wars! (44:00 - 56:38) Fall 2020 Anime HypeSuede will be watching Sleepy Princess in Demon Castle, Dragon Quest: Adventure of Dai, Moriarty the Patriot, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, The Great Pretenders, and Wandering Witch Elaina.Chris will be watching Haikyu, Love Live: Series 3, Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon, Yashahime, and The Day I Became a God. (56:39 - 1:31:28) The CollectionsWe talk about some of our most prized possessions and our guilty pleasures as well. Awesome figures, shameful games and so much more! (1:31:30 - 1:35:00) OutroFollow us on Social Media!Question of the Day: What is YOUR most prized anime possession? Do you have a guilty pleasure one? (1:35:00 - 1:42:13) NOTHINGNo need to listen to this part. Whole bunch of nothing. Definitely no shameful secrets that Suede doesn't want you to hear.Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ariamachihttps://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede Email us at: deepanimedive@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!See more on Instagram: @teoteku_ Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

This time around, Chris and Suede talk about the (Pirate) King of all anime shows, One Piece! Where do you even start with a series spanning decades with nearly a thousand episodes? Well, might as well start from the beginning! We start with some fascinating insights into Oda Eiichiro's inspirations for the original manga. Then, we dive right into episode 1 and beyond!One Piece is a massive series so this time around we simply take a look at the highlights of its earliest arcs. You can expect more episodes centered around specific arcs and even specific characters later on the down the road but we shall leave it here for now. After all, there are, oh so many more anime to discuss!Time Stamps:(00:00 - 1:21) Introduction(1:22 - 13:44) Hot Topical/What We're WatchingChris and Suede discuss the Dr. Stone Season 2 announcement (January 2021, get HYPE!). We also geek out about the new, upcoming Haruhi Suzimiya light novel. Oda Eiichiro announces the end date of One Piece.Chris has been watching Haruhi Suzumiya and Zarigoto this week. He also has some choice words about the Denpa Kyoshi anime.Suede has been watching Ghost Stories (dub) and goes on a bit of a tangent about the history of that series. He also watched The Wizard of Oz anime series, courtesy of Crunchyroll's Click of Random.(13:45 - 31:04 ) Oda's InspirationsChris and Suede discuss the three major inspirations for One Piece. First, is Vicky the Viking, an adventure anime from the mid-1970's. Next, is the Dragonball manga because, honestly, who hasn't been influenced by that series? Finally, and surprisingly, Oda was hugely influenced by The Wizard of Oz!(31:06 - 49:20) One Piece: East Blue ArcWhere it all started! We discuss the introduction of some of the main cast with a special focus on Usopp because he's special. We also hone in on Zoro's fight with Mihawk in Episode 24. Then, we muse on the importance of the Loguetown sub-arc (episodes 45, 48-53).(49:24 - ) One Piece: Alabasta ArcChris and Suede discuss the shift in tone of this second arc of the series. Chopper makes us cry and we are introduced to a lady with way too many hands. We also take a closer look at the Little Garden sub-arc (episodes 70-77). Finally, we examine Smoker's character in the aftermath of Alabasta's civil war.(1:03:19 - 1:15:20) One Piece: Skypiea ArcBasically, this whole arc is Oda flexing his world-building skills. We are introduced to a whole new land complete with its own economy, technology, religion, and political disputes. We also talk about Luffy's epic fight with God Himself, Eneru!(1:15:22 - 1:23:00) ConclusionsQuestion of the Day: What is YOUR favorite One Piece episode? Favorite Character?Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ariamachihttps://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede Email us at: deepanimedive@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!See more on Instagram: @teoteku_ Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

Chris and Suede talk about how they first got into anime, early obsessions, and some of their all-time favorite series. Additionally, they talk about their chance meeting while both living abroad in Japan. Suede also demonstrates his masterful knowledge of Konosuba and Chris reveals how many anime series he has watched. The answer? Too many.Time Stamps:(0:00 - 0:43) Introduction(0:43 - 3:54) What is Deep Anime Dive All About? Chris and Suede explain the focus and style of a typical DAD episode. And get sidetracked almost instantly.(3:54 - 16:04) Hot Topical We talk about Crunchyroll's recent subscription changes. Spoiler: we're not thrilled. Suede brings up the recent Uzaki-chan firestorm on Twitter and relishes in the chaos.(16:04 - 1:16:40) Anime Origins Chris and Suede talk about how they first got into anime, early obsessions, and evolutions of taste. We each share a handful of our favorite shows, as well as some recent shows we really like. We talk about our meeting in Japan and our many thrift store escapades. Suede would like to, once again, stress that he didn't do anything super illegal while in Japan.(1:16:40 - 1:22:05) ConclusionsQuestion of the Day:What got you into anime? Let us know!Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about the hosts:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ariamachihttps://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede Email us at: deepanimedive@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!See more on Instagram: @teoteku_Outro Music is "Lettres"By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudyAnd, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.