#43 Orb: On the Movements of the Earth: Basically, I Was Right
In this episode we return to Orb: On the Movements of the Earth to marvel at how unexpectedly right Cisco was about the plot; define, explain, and explore the Greek terms introduced by the most recent episodes; introduce a new Japanese Word of the Day; and give some predictions about where the show might go in its last episode! Feel free to argue, compare notes, or correct us in the comments!Other Orb: On the movements of the earth episodes https://youtu.be/oTvp2sTO4Jk?si=IBAuvn1inlXNB92Mhttps://youtu.be/jSVHro0D_F0?si=-S0GqW9FbcjHFC6uhttps://youtu.be/2t8e0twJjwQ?si=zYdzddkfNUFgE0dA0:00 Opening 02:38 Ep.23: The Fate of Antoni, Draka, and Nowak 8:30 Ep.24: Greek Lesson! Arete, Thaumazein, and Aporia 19:21 2AM OTTACK! Word of the Day ー告白 / Kokuhakuー21:07 Our Theories Regarding the Last Episode of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ...........................................................................................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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/2amottack.bsky.social ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #orb #onthemovementsoftheearth #anime
#42 Blue Water: The Secrets of Nadia (and Gainax)
In this episode we talk about the classic 1991 anime Fushigi no Umi no Nadia aka Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. From the secret politicking behind the scenes to the connections to other classics like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Neon Genesis Evangelion, find out lots more about this awesome show and its untoppable theme song!0:00 Opening 02:24 Introduction to Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water 05:53 Character Analyses: Nadia and Jean 16:08 Behind the Scenes: Laputa: Castle in the Sky Similarities & Gainax’s Challenges 20:59 What Happened to the Quality?! Lincoln Island, Africa, and the Infamous Episode 34 28:44 The Legacy of Nadia (and Its Connection to Neon Genesis Evangelion) 32:10 The GOAT of all Anime Theme Songs: “Blue Water” 33:01 Word of the Day! ー”作画崩壊 / Sakuga Houkai” ...........................................................................................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. 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #anime #nadia #animereview
#41 The Apothecary Diaries: Mao? Mao. Mou? Nyan!
In this episode we return to The Apothecary Diaries to discuss the second season, why having a conversation with Japanese people that includes Chinese names can be extremely difficult, notable challenges to patriarchy in Chinese history, and how color blindness could help you solve a maze! Find out more by listening!0:00 Opening04:28 Fun facts about Japanese and English readings of Chinese proper nouns08:03 Mao Mao’s Books / History of Printing in China 15:51 Caravans and “The West” 19:14 Tang-Era Women’s Literacy and Female Emperor Wu Zetian 25:00 A Door-Filled Labyrinth and Color Blindness 27:50 Word of the Day ー様 / “-sama”ー33:07 Highlights of the 2nd season of The Apothecary Diaries ...........................................................................................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. 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #anime #podcast #theapothecarydiaries
#40 Orb: Pb + Milgram Experiment + Songwriting = Excellence
In this episode, we talk more about Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, examining lead's use in plumbing (and the etymological connection there), the nature of evil and responsibility for state- or church-sanctioned violence, the absolute banger-ness of Sakanaction's full version of Kaiju, and other topics related to the most recent three episodes of the show! Learn something new and geek out with us about how good Orb is!0:00 Opening02:45 Ep. 20 Jolenta and Nowak, Father / Daughter Missed Connection05:52 Ep. 21 History of the Printing Press and Lead 09:52 Ep. 22 Draka’s Pitch and Nowak’s “Misunderstanding” 15:49 Nowak and the Milgram Experiment 19:38 New Info and Detailed Explanations of Theme Song, “Kaiju” by Sakanaction 28:01 History of AMVs29:38 Word of the Day! - 聖書 / Seisho - ...........................................................................................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. 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #orb #kaiju #sakanaction
#39 Toxic Secrets of The Apothecary Diaries: Slavery and Poisonous Plants
In this episode, we talk about The Apothecary Diaries' fictional Chinese setting, they very real toxic plants that appear both there and in LA, how to tell whether someone is a bonafide eunuch or not, and why more weebs ought to be appreciating this show. Embrace your inner poison otaku!Chapters: 0:00 Opening02:57 The Apothecary Diaries’ Fictional Chinese Setting08:35 Poison Otaku Mao Mao12:27 Chinese History Time! 18:33 What Can Thornapple Do to You?24:26 Word of the Day - 薬 / Kusuri / Medicine...........................................................................................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. 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #theapothecarydiaries #lightnovel #animerecommendation
#38 “Medalist” - The BEST figure skating anime you don't want to miss!
In this episode we talk about the excellent new anime Medalist, the plot of the first few episodes, the opening and ending theme songs, and things that struck us as notable or weird about the show. Learn more about skating in Japan, giant flying worms, and why Japanese pronunciation sometimes winds up being extremely unfortunate.Chapter: 02:35 What is “Medalist”?07:23 “Medalist”: More Than Just a Sports Anime17:42 Unfortunate Figure Skating Technique Names in Japanese22:37 “Bow and Arrow” by Kenshi Yonezu & “Atashi no Dress” by Neguse 28:14 Words of the Day - Inori and Tsukasa ...........................................................................................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. 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #anime #podcast #manga
#37 Medical Mystery Anime Ameku (MD: Doctor Detective)
In this episode, we talk about the new anime Ameku Takao’s Detective Karte (aka Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective) and our reactions to it! What’s this show’s appeal? What do Okinawa and autism have to do with this? And why the hell is the ending theme song by the Gospellers? Find out the answer to *some* of these questions in this episode!...........................................................................................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. 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #anime #podcast #manga
#36 We Were Wrong About Everything: Turns Out the Earth DOES Move (Orb Update)
In this episode we return to our favorite new anime of this season, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, to talk about books on bodies, Jesus’s thoughts about material acquisition, Polish female astronomers, and the mind-blowing concept of daycare… at a concert. #33 Best Anime about Astronomy EVER?! Orb: On the Movements of the Earth 33 Best Anime about Astronomy EVER?! Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Chapters 01:55 Episode 15 Bodies as Canvases / Texts 07:31 Episode 16 Jesus’s Teachings on Wealth 13:05 Episode 17 New Chapter: Who Is Draka? 14:57 An Historical Polish Female Astronomer 18:48 Episode 18 Jolenta and the Heretic Liberation Front 21:01 How Will Orb: On the Movements of the Earth End? 22:59 Kaiju by Sakanaction - Finally Complete! 29:47 Word of the Day - 信念/Shinnen ........................................................................................... 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. 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #anime #podcast #manga
#35 Animator in an Isekai: Zenshu!
In this episode we talk about the brand-new, Japan-only anime series Zenshu and its first three episodes. Join us as we explore its title, plot, theme songs, and callbacks to famous earlier anime series! 01:53 Zenshu’s Plot & Meaning of the Title 05:12 “Magical Girl” Anime Vibes & Sadako Hair 09:21 Featured Classic Anime Explained 14:06 Feminism in Zenshu 20:49 Words of the Day - Tappu & Isekai 25:34 The Opening & Ending Theme Songs of Zenshu ........................................................................................... 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. 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #anime #podcast #manga
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#34 Sakamoto Daze! [Sakamoto Days - Episode 1&2]
In this episode, we talk about the first two (thanks Japanese VPN!) episodes of Sakamoto Days, and introduce the characters, voice actors, and music! We also introduce not one, not two, but THREE words of the day! Learn more about this exciting series and Japanese in this week’s 2 AM Ottack! 00:29 Sakamoto Days & Its Rating 04:46 Main Characters: Taro Sakamoto and and Shin Asakura (Aka Shun Kaido!) 10:32 Japanese Voice Cast of the Show 16:33 Opening and Ending Songs and Lofi BGM 21:36 Words of the Day - Koroshiya, Debu and Kakun ........................................................................................... Join us in exploring the world of anime and manga, as well as the history and culture behind it 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! 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 ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ #sakamotodays #animerecap #animerecommendation