Best IA Watch Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 119 - Winter 2026 Anime Season Recommendations 50:52

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A new year and a new season of anime is fast approaching. After the bitter disappointment of the fall season, winter is here and we have some phenomenal returning shows as well as some interesting new one. Join us for our last podcast of the year as we preview all the best new and returning shows of the upcoming winter season. 👀 Looking for more? E…

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Episode 118 - Jujutsu Kaisen Deep Dive 2 57:55

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With the release of The movie Jujutsu Kaisen Execution and the imminent release of season 3, we asked Jujutsu Kaisen super fan Seamus back on the show to talk through the Shibuya Arc and the upcoming Culling Games. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gat…

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Episode 117 - Anime Inspiring Music | Featuring Blanco | Demon Slayer, Naruto & more! 30:31

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Anime has inspired an entire generation of artists, and for this episode we sit down with London based music artist Blanco to discuss the anime influences that have shaped his music career. With songs like 'Shippuden' and 'Akaza', Blanco weaves deep cut anime references into his effortless flow. Even the title of Blanco's new EP 'Paradise on a Life…

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Episode 116 - Chainsaw Man: From Reservoir Dogs to Sharknado 42:00

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With the release of Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc, once again we're reminded just how bizarre and gruesome this series can be! In this podcast episode, we explore the influences behind the creation of Chainsaw Man, as well as its impact on anime as a whole. 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this video! For all your hobby needs visit Hobbyco: ht…

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Episode 115 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure with Kaleb I.A 47:30

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Is that a JoJo's reference?? It certainly is! Sam and Charlie admit a great shame that neither of them have seen much of the beloved anime JoJo's Bizarre adventure - so they enlist the help of JoJo's expert and talented YouTuber Kaleb I.A. to convince them to give it a shot. We discuss the iconic art style and history of the manga, the anime adapta…

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Episode 114 - The Complicated Legacy of My Hero Academia 50:32

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With My Hero Academia coming to an end, it's time to reflect on the strange history of this iconic series. Once one of the most promising new shonen series after the famous Big 3 (Naruto, Bleach, One Piece), My Hero Academia was primed to usher in the next stage of the anime medium. But after some online controversies regarding the fandom and the e…

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Rayones en los iPhone 17 y Air: todo sobre el Scratchgate 25:51

3M ago25:51

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En este episodio hablamos a fondo del llamado Scratchgate de los nuevos iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max y el iPhone Air. ¿Por qué tantos usuarios están reportando rayaduras casi inmediatas en sus dispositivos? Analizamos qué está pasando con los materiales, si Apple realmente ha fallado en la resistencia de estos modelos y cómo afecta a la experiencia de us…

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Episode 113 - Fall 2025 Anime Season Recommendations 39:14

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It's time for a new season of anime! The 2025 fall anime season is about to start - what are the gateway crew excited to watch? Let us know what you are excited for! 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this video! For all your hobby needs visit Hobbyco: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for…

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Apple Event 2025: iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 y el nuevo Apple Watch – Resumen y primeras impresiones 36:28

4M ago36:28

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¡Bienvenidos al especial Apple Event 2025! En este episodio repasamos todos los detalles de la esperada presentación: desde los nuevos iPhone 17 con sus innovaciones en cámara, batería y diseño, hasta los flamantes AirPods Pro 3 con mejoras en audio y cancelación activa de ruido. Analizamos también las novedades del Apple Watch, nuevas funciones de…

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Episode 112 - The Underappreciated Brilliance of Demon Slayer with Gerald Lillywhite 46:54

4M ago46:54

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With the upcoming release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1, Charlie and Sam speak with longtime guest of the show, Gerald Lillywhite all the way from LA to discuss why he (somewhat surprisingly) has Demon Slayer in his top 10 anime of all time. 🎮 Thank you to Five Star Games for sponsoring this video. Learn more about the new game Demon Slay…

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Episode 111 - Why Naruto is Still King With Alex Williams 1:02:21

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After Netflix released their mid-year data showing that Naruto is the most watched anime on the platform in the West, we decided to get together and talk through why it still has such a presence. We're joined by returning guest Alex Williams who is just as much of a Naruto fan (and Boruto) as we are. We talk through how much of an influence it had …

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Episode 110 - Why Should We Watch One Piece? With Tristan Field 56:48

5M ago56:48

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We finally address our great shame of never having watched One Piece (well, Charlie has seen 100ish episodes) by getting One Piece super fan Tristan Field on to convince us to take the plunge. One Piece is Tristan's favorite piece of media ever and he takes us through the genius of Eiichiro Oda and the extraordinary world building of the phenomenon…

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Es el POCO F7 Ultra el mejor Smartphone calidad-precio? Mi opinión tras 2 semanas de uso 36:18

5M ago36:18

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En este episodio, nos sumergimos en la review del POCO F7 Ultra , el dispositivo lanzado en marzo de 2025 que promete un equilibrio entre potencia y precio accesible . Destacamos su pantalla AMOLED de 6.67 pulgadas con resolución WQHD+ (3200x1440 píxeles) y refresco de hasta 120 Hz, ideal para gaming y entretenimiento . Bajo el capó, el Snapdragon …

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Vivo X200 FE, el mejor teléfono compacto? 30:00

5M ago30:00

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En este episodio de Predi Geek, te traigo una review completa del Vivo X200 FE, el nuevo smartphone compacto que está dando mucho de qué hablar. ¿Vale la pena? ¿Qué lo hace destacar frente a la competencia? Hablamos de su diseño, rendimiento, cámaras, batería y todos los detalles técnicos que necesitas saber si estás pensando en cambiar de móvil. A…

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Episode 109 - The Craft of Cosplay with Dr Emerald King 58:01

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Sam talks with Dr Emerald King from the University of Tasmania to talk through all things Cosplay. Dr King is a literary scholar and cosplayer with a background in Japanese literature and popular culture. Since 2017, she has worked as a volunteer translator and interpreter for the WCS (Wold Cosplay Summit) finals in Japan, and in 2020 she was named…

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Apple Coding y mi opinión sobre la situación de Apple actualmente 39:42

6M ago39:42

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Link tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@predigeek En este episodio quiero dar mi opinión directa y sin filtros sobre el último contenido de Apple Coding, donde se ha hablado de forma bastante dura sobre el "hate" que recibe Apple. ¿Crítica injusta o incapacidad de aceptar la realidad? Porque la verdad es que Apple, a día de hoy, está quedándose atrás,…

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Episode 108 - Summer 2025 Anime Season Hype-Up | Dandadan, Kaiju #8, Gachiakuta & More 47:05

6M ago47:05

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Charlie, Graeme and Sam get together to preview the upcoming 2025 Summer season of anime. There's a lot of returning shows this season (like Dandadan, Kaiju #8 and My Dress Up Darling) as well as some really interesting new shows that have very much piqued our interest. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive…

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Episode 107 - J-Pop & Idol Anime | Featuring Sly Ip 45:56

7M ago45:56

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You've probably seen Oshi no Ko and you might recognise Hatsune Miku but but the world of J-Pop and Idols is inseparable from anime. There is an idol version of... eeeverything. Whether its mecha or zombies, idols have infused themselves with every anime genre. Join us as long term Idol fan and returning guest Sly opens the J-Pop gateway. We dive i…

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Episode 106 - Best Anime of Spring 2025 - To Be Hero X, Witch Watch & more 32:39

7M ago32:39

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We are now over half way through the 2025 spring anime season and the gateway team have some FEELINGS. Disappointments, pleasant surprises and some brand new trends emerging - the gateway team go deep on their thoughts of the Spring season. What's been your favourite show this season? 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreo…

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Episode 105 - Mecha & Robots in Anime - Live at ACMI Melbourne 1:03:18

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With the rise of AI and so much of our lives online, our relationship with technology is ever changing. But anime has been exploring these ideas for decades. As machines and technology shaped our world, anime reflected it back. Whether its giant mecha wars in space or philosophical questions about our identity in the digital age, anime has given us…

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Episode 104 - The Underrated Crime Thriller Masterpiece - Naoki Urasawa's Monster 53:32

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Monster isn’t at the top of any anime lists. Whether this is due to its unconventional storytelling or darker cerebral tone , it’s these very same elements that set Monster apart from more popular anime as a rare masterpiece that doesn’t get enough attention. A mature crime thriller from one of the best mangaka’s of all time (Naoki Urasawa), Monste…

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Episode 103 - Science in Anime 53:55

9M ago53:55

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Put your lab coat on and join us for some experimenting with spooky science in anime... which is seemingly always awful? 🧪 Anime has always warned against the dangers of reckless futuristic advancement, with robots and mecha often taking the spotlight. With the recent trend of AI models replicating Hayao Miyazaki's work with Studio Ghibli, this see…

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Episode 102 - Spring 2025 Anime Season Hype-Up 54:48

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We're back with our Spring anime season hype-up. Sam is as excited as he's been for an upcoming anime in a long while with Watanabe's Lazarus as well as Moonrise with character designs from Hiromu Arakawa! Charlie is is keen on a whole a whole bunch of new shows and Graeme gets his Gundam fix. 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this episode! https:…

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Episode 101 - Best Anime of Winter 2025 - Sakamoto Days, Solo Leveling & more! 45:39

10M ago45:39

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With the winter season drawing to a close, Sam, Charlie and Graeme reflect on what has been a.....rather disappointing season! Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoa…

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Resumen del MWC 2025 - El Futuro de la Conectividad y la Innovación 49:27

10M ago49:27

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Link tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@predigeek Únete a nosotros en este episodio especial donde resumimos los momentos más destacados del Mobile World Congress 2025 en Barcelona. Desde las últimas innovaciones en inteligencia artificial hasta los avances en redes 5G y más allá, exploramos cómo las tecnologías emergentes están revolucionando la indu…

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Episode 100 - Getting into Gundam with Mobile Suit Breakdown 37:05

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It’s time to climb into your giant robot and battle us about what the hell a Newtype actually is. That’s right, we’re talking about Gundam! We’ve enlisted the help of Gundam experts Thom and Nina from the great Gundam Podcast: Mobile Suit Breakdown. We discuss the deep history and enduring appeal of the Gundam franchise, just as an exciting new Gun…

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Episode 99 - Best (& Worst) Anime Couples 1:02:15

11M ago1:02:15

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With Valentine's Day right around the corner we thought it would be fun to talk through some anime couples. Some good, some bad, some ridiculous and some just plain toxic. The gang go through all different kinds of anime couples and at the end of the episode play a matching game with random anime character's names picked out of a hat, then discussi…

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Episode 98 - Hobby Anime - Laid-Back Camp, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Blue Period & More 46:17

11M ago46:17

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Special guest Dr Alex Henderson returns to the podcast to discuss anime that focuses on hobbies. Anime covers a LOT of hobbies, from camping to cooking to sewing to painting, there is even one for casual motorbike enthusiasts. Does your hobby have an anime companion? Let's get wholesome (mostly) and cosy while we dig into this surprisingly diverse …

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Episode 97 - Rating Our Recommendations - Featuring Alex Williams 52:12

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Alex Williams is back to rate our podcast's own recommendations! Firstly we go through a list of popular anime we've recommended that he found to be a disappointment, then we bring it back with some great anime recommendations for anime newbies. There's also a bonus anime quiz at the end! Support us on Patreon for exclusive extra content, behind th…

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Episode 96 - 2025 Winter Anime Season Hype-Up | Sakamoto Days, Solo Levelling, Apothecary Diaries and More! 47:00

12M ago47:00

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Sam, Charlie and Graeme get together one last time in 2024 to preview the upcoming 2025 winter anime season. Thanks for an amazing year and we can't wait to join you all again in 2025 for all the best new anime recommendations as well as our deep dives into the classics. Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: https://www.ins…

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Episode 95 - 2025 Gateway to Anime Awards - The Best of 2025 Anime Voted By You! 53:03

1y ago53:03

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The Gateway to Anime Awards are back! This is the best anime of 2024 voted by you! We put up polls on our Instagram and YouTube for each category. We counted up all of the votes for each poll to find one overall winner for each category! Now the results are in! We don’t know what these results are and will be finding them out live on camera. It’s t…

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Episode 94 - Why is Dandadan So Good? - Deep Dive Into Science Saru 49:20

1y ago49:20

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The gang get together to talk about how incredible the Dandadan adaptation from Science Saru is. Sam goes through the history of Science Saru which covers the incredible career of Masaaki Yuasa (Devilman Crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, Ping Pong The Animation & more). Everyone then goes through the unique nature of the source material and th…

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Episode 93 - Is Bleach Underrated? 58:56

1y ago58:56

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Why is nobody talking about Bleach? Since it's return with Thousand Year Blood War, Bleach has been one of the best anime series currently airing. Time for us to give it some well deserved attention! This episode we're joined by Luke from another Australian anime podcast called Sleepy Bloc. Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instag…

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Episode 92 - Fall Anime 2024 Mid Season Check In - Orb, Dadadan, Ranma 1/2 & more! 40:37

1y ago40:37

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There is a lot of great new anime airing right now! We talk through our favourites of the current season, Fall 2024. While Dandadan steals the spotlight, we've found a mature favourite in Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, while Ranma ½ delivers one of the best remakes we've seen in a long time. The much anticipated Uzumaki and Blue Lock series ha…

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Review TCL NXTPAPER 11, un híbrido entre tablet y libro electrónico 50:18

1y ago50:18

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El podcast Predicneitor Geek vuelve a estar disponible en todas las plataformas, al completo y de manera gratuita. Escuchame en Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iVoox y cualquiera de las principales plataformas de podcasting. Directo presentacion Xiaomi al completo: https://youtu.be/91jOqEW4egQ Video Amazon Fire HD 10 2021: https://youtu.be/…

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Episode 91 - Defending Boruto - Featuring Alex Williams 42:55

1y ago42:55

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Why does Boruto exist? We're still not sure. But Alex Williams has joined us to try and convince these old Naruto fans that Boruto is worth our time. Graeme has read the manga, which is somehow even more surprising. So come with us as we learn what Boruto is all about! This weeks episode is brought to you by Mercari. Find unique items directly from…

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Episode 90 - Anime Protagonists - Edward Elric, Yuji Itadori, Naruto and Many More 57:56

1y ago57:56

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This week the gang get together to talk about our favorite (and least favorite) anime protagonists. What makes a compelling one and what makes a poor one. Sam goes through shonen protagonists and analyses their tropes and similarities, Charlie explains what makes shojo protagonists so interesting and Graeme loves Kagayama from Mob Psycho. This week…

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Episode 89 - Fall Anime Season Hype-Up - Re:Zero, Dandadan, Uzumaki & More 51:12

1+ y ago51:12

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The gang get together to round-up the ultimately disappointing summer anime season and hype up the upcoming fall season. With some huge heavy hitters returning in: Re:Zero, Bleach and Blue Lock, along with some incredibly exciting new shows like Dandadan and Uzumaki this season is looking very promising! This weeks episode is brought to you by Merc…

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Episode 88 - Osamu Tezuka: Manga vs Anime with Andrew Levins 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

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On todays episode Sam and Charlie are joined by very special guest Andrew Levins to dive into the fascinating history and legacy of iconic mangaka Osamu Tezuka. Known as the "godfather of manga" Tezuka is the creator for some of the most famous and recognisable characters of all time including Astro Boy. As an avid manga reader, Levins also kicks o…

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Episode 87 - Anime Villains - Shogo Makishimi, Johan Liebert, Madara Uchiha & More 1:00:44

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This episode is brought to you by Mercari. This week the gang get together to discuss all things anime villains. From the misunderstood to the downright evil and dastardly, anime has a veritable smorgasbord of villains to choose from. Sam, Charlie and Graeme talk through their favorite villains, what makes them interesting and what makes them bland…

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Episode 86 - Anime Tournament and Exam Arcs - Naruto, Hunter x Hunter & more 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

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This week the gang discuss one of anime's most iconic tropes - The Tournament (and exam) Arc. Why is this trope so popular? From the Chuunin Exams to the Dark Tournament we cover all of our personal favourites with plenty to debate about. What is your favourite Tournament Arc? Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: https://w…

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Episode 85 - Sam & Gray's Mid Year Anime Review - Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren & More 38:56

1+ y ago38:56

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Charlie is out of town so Sam and Gray get together to review the year in anime to date, as well as look ahead at what is coming up. The guys talk through their time at Australia's biggest anime convention, Smash! They then look at some of the biggest developments in the anime industry (including the JJK controversy), the new cannon movie trend, as…

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Episode 84 - The Unique Storytelling of Studio Ghibli with Gerald Lillywhite 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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This week Charlie and Sam are once again joined by returning guest and writer Gerald Lillywhite to talk through his favorite film maker, Hayao Miyazaki. The gang deep dive into the unique way Miyazaki tells stories, as well as their favorite Ghibli films and what makes them so special. Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: …

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Episode 83 - Summer Anime 2024 Season Hype-Up - Tower of God, Oshi no Ko, Fairy Tale & More 43:44

1+ y ago43:44

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Sam and Charlie are back to bring you their top recommendations of the 2024 anime summer season. Sam is excited for a DC comic book cross over, as well as what sounds like a Harry Potter/Mashle type of hybrid. Charlie is psyched for the second seasons of Tower of God and Oshi No Ko as well as her usual unhinged vampire recommendations. Tune in to h…

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Episode 82 - Spring Anime 2024 Season Check-in - Wind Breaker, Demon Slayer And More 46:25

1+ y ago46:25

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The Gateway crew are back from our mini hiatus with our mid season check-in for the ongoing 2024 spring anime season. The big hitters of Kaiju #8, Demon Slayer & Delicious in Dungeon are discussed, but otherwise Sam is getting his dose of anime silliness with Windbreaker. Graeme is enjoying the subversive Go Go Loser Ranger! While Charlie is bringi…

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Episode 81 - Manhwa - Tower of God, Lookism, Solo Leveling & More 42:26

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This week we are talking about South Korean Manhwa that has been adapted into anime! Charlie and Graeme give their favourite recommendations and discuss the key differences between Manga and Manhwa. Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_ani…

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Episode 80 - Anime Conventions - Featuring special guest announcement for SMASH! 2024 29:19

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This week we are chatting about our experiences with anime conventions both in Australia and overseas. We are also so excited to be pairing up with SMASH! to announce one of their very special guests for this years convention. Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ TikTok: https://ww…

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Episode 79 - LGBTQIA+ Anime - Revolutionary Girl Utena, Yuri on Ice & Land of the Lustrous 1:00:06

1+ y ago1:00:06

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This week we are so excited to invite editor of Anime Feminist Dr Alex Henderson to talk about LGBTQIA+ representation in anime! Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_animeBy Gateway to Anime

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Episode 78 - Spring Anime 2024 Hype Up & Winter Wrap Up - Demon Slayer, Frieren & more 57:26

1+ y ago57:26

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It's time for our spring season 2024 hype up and our winter anime round up! We're talking about all the hits and misses of the shows that are currently wrapping up and going through our picks of the new season! Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ga…

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Episode 77 - Kaiju & Anime | Kaiju No. 8, Evangelion, Attack on Titan & More 35:56

2y ago35:56

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With the roaring success of Godzilla Minus One and the new release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, we wanted to take a look at the Kaiju genre and its impact on anime! Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime…