#6【JUMP OTTACK!】Jokes and Gender: Show-ha Shoten!, Ichi the Witch, and Hima-Ten!
In this episode, Cisco recommends (and mispronounces the title of) Show-ha Shoten!, a monthly manga running in Jump SQ, and comments on the depictions of gender in Ichi the Witch and Hima-Ten!, two series from Weekly Jump. Which is your favorite? ........................................................................................... In this shorter podcast series, Cisco gives his opinion on the latest Shonen Jump manga chapters released through the Shonen Jump app. Find a new series, hear a hot take, or just learn more about the currently-running manga in Shonen Jump! 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
#33 Best Anime about Astronomy EVER?! Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
In this episode we talk about our orb-session with Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, which has been one of our favorite anime series so far. How does an anime about the development of heliocentrism manage to be as exciting as Game of Thrones? What the hel-iocentrism is “heliocentrism,” anyway? To what extent exactly is the lingering “great man theory” of science responsible for the blind spots in Cisco’s history of science research? Find out the answers to some of these questions in this episode! 02:02 What is “Orb: On the Movements of the Earth” about? 05:35 Fact or Fiction? The Historical Context of Heliocentrism and the Inquisition 10:04 Chi vs. Orb: Japanese and English Title Differences 13:45 The Roman Catholic Church’s Influence in the 1500-1600s and being a female researcher in the 1500s (wherein Cisco has not done enough research about Maria Cunitz) 22:25 This season’s best anime theme songs: “Kaiju” by Sakanaction & “Aporia” by Yorushika 30:07 The Voice Actors from “The Elusive Samurai” Reunited! 33:40 Word of the day - Chi (Chidousetsu and Tendousetsu) 地動説 天動説 ........................................................................................... In this podcast, we talk all about Anime, Manga, Movies, music and history through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and an American anime fan! 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
#32 Did You Get It? Dandadan Secrets Revealed
In this episode, we uncover all the secrets of the occult and UFO (ultimate freakin’ otaku) anime, Dandadan! Listen and you too can be privy to all the secret callbacks known only to Japanese people “of a certain age” who watched a lot of Ultraman and energy drink commercials in the early 1990s! If you’re wilting, this episode will pep you right up! 03:23 The Secret Dandadan Recap 04:33 The Secret of How Dandadan’s Creator Became a Manga Artist 06:05 The Secret of Ken Takakura 09:11 The Secret Inspiration for Dandadan’s Aliens (and Their Songs) 15:53 The Secrets of Dandadan’s Characters’ Personalities and Its Voice Actors 20:50 The Secrets of “Otonoke” by Creepy Nuts and “Taidada” by Zutomayo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD5CgspRRLA 21:35 The Ultimate Secret - Episode 7 25:13 The Secret of Dandadan’s Fan-Servicy Facade 27:54 The Secret Word of the Day - “Naeru ze” ........................................................................................... In this podcast, we talk all about Anime, Manga, Movies, music and history through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and an American anime fan! 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
#31 Taming the Beastars - Metaphorical Mystery
In this episode, we discuss the events of the penultimate cour of Beastars, as well as what the series has been trying to say since the outset. Is it about race, gender, general discrimination, or is it “just a story” a la Watership Down? Which is the best opening theme song? Find out our answers to these pressing questions and more this week! 02:47 The creator and background of BEASTARS 06:13 Watership Down as a “story about rabbits” - is Beastars just a “story about animals”? 09:10 Gender dynamics in BEASTARS 13:31 What does Beastars want to say about meat eating? 15:47 Beastars as an allegory about discrimination, bias, and stereotypes 17:04 “Mixed kids” 20:26 Voice actors from Golden Kamuy, Delicious in Dungeon, and Spy x Family 21:50 The best theme song of all BEASTARS seasons 26:46 BEASTARS musical 28:29 Words of the day- Are you Nikushoku or Soushoku? ........................................................................................... In this podcast, we talk all about Anime, Manga, Movies, music and history through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and an American anime fan! 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
#30 Tokyo Godfathers - HOME(less) (not) ALONE
In this episode, we talk about one of the only famous Christmas anime movies, Satoshi Kon's 2003 Tokyo Godfathers. We explore the film's depiction of the unhoused, drag queens, and Japanese Christmas traditions. Learn something new this holiday season and find out if this film is for you! 02:51 The plot of Tokyo Godfathers 03:51 How Satoshi Kon's films differ from other anime 07:55 The talent Japanese voice cast of "Tokyo Godfathers" 12:55 Cowboy Bebop and Wolf's Rain 14:37 Kon's inspiration - "3 Godfathers" 16:59 Bizzare Christmas traditions in Japan 24:11 Word of the Day ........................................................................................... In this podcast, we talk all about Anime, Manga, Movies, music and history through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and an American anime fan! 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 #CHRISTMASMOVIE #ANIMECHRISTMAS
#5【JUMP OTTACK!】- Charles Dickens = Oda Eiichiro?! Mission: Yozakura Family / Astro Royale
In this episode, Cisco highlights Mission: Yozakura Family (is the series ending?!) and Astro Royale, and can’t help shouting out Me and Roboco and One Piece. Is Charles Dickens responsible for Weekly Shonen Jump’s format? Find out by listening! ........................................................................................... In this podcast, we talk all about Anime, Manga, Movies, music and history through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and an American anime fan! 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/ #onepiece #roboco #mangadisccusion
#4【Monthly JUMP OTTACK!】- Full Roundup
In this episode, Cisco introduces the monthly titles in the Shonen Jump app - Blue Exorcist, Gokurakugai, Seraph of the End, Show-ha Shoten!, and World Trigger. Find out a little about each series, hear the hot takes, and discover a new read! ........................................................................................... In this podcast, we talk all about Anime, Manga, Movies, music and history through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and an American anime fan! 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
Me & Roboco: Roboco Quiz! How Crazy Is This Episode?! 【ENCORE】
In the 13th episode, we talk about Me and Roboco and its rhythm of rapid-fire jokes! Don't blink (or let your ears close) as we explain why we love this manga and anime so much. Me and Roboco is worth re-reading and freeze-framing! ........................................................................................... In this podcast, we talk all about Anime, Manga, Movies, music and history through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and an American anime fan! ◎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/ ◎YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OTTACK_PODCAST ◎Email: 300am.ottack@gmail.com ◎2:00AM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WLLFsWAt2nenRMr06MfQ0 ◎2:00AM on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/2-00am-ottack/id1738706407 ◎3:00AM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8 ◎3:00AM on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806 ◎2:00AM on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1f88a7af-e7d9-45bd-863c-a7362dc1ee41/2-00am-ottack #anime #manga #otaku
#3【JUMP OTTACK!】 Undead Unluck / Me and Roboco
In this week’s episode, Cisco explains his love for Undead Unluck, some of the Japanese-language specific jokes in this week’s Me and Roboco, checks in on Syd Craft and Kagurabachi’s vibes, and reveals his ignorance of Edo-era slang. Undead Unluck Episode: #11 Undead Unluck: Unlocking the Unexpected https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MY2NtZtrty2mPYxugIUj0?si=44d10b1d49f340dc 00:27 Undead Unluck (weekly recommendation) 03:56 Me and Roboco (shout out and Japanese language jokes) 05:52 Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery check-in 06:33 Kagurabachi (should become an anime) 08:11 Speculation on why Undead Unluck is more popular overseas than in Japan 09:26 The Unknown Etymology of Anpontan 11:13 Give us 5 stars. No pressure! 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
#29 Ranma ½ - Where did my nipples go?
In this episode we talk about Ranma ½ - the original manga, the original 1980s/90s TV series, and the new remake! Find out what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what we think about this gender-bending classic! 01:50 New series announcement 03:03 Rumiko Takahashi’s many series 04:59 Gender themes and representation in Ranma ½ 09:35 Why remake Ranma ½ in 2024? 15:38 Old and new series comparison 18:24 Ranma ½ video game and live action adaptations 20:14 The famous voice cast of Ranma 1/2 23:48 Opening theme song: “Iinazukkyun” by Ano 27:49 Ano’s work and her role in Oshi-no-Ko 30:55 Word of the day ........................................................................................... In this podcast, we talk all about Anime, Manga, Movies, music and history through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and an American anime fan! 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