Best PodTaku Podcasts (2026)

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PodTaku - Episode 44: Be Kind Rewind 1:03:06

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Today on PodTaku we go down nostalgia lane for another archived episode, as we talk about Yu yu Hakusho, You're Lie in April and reminisce about times our younger viewers probably have no idea about.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 43: Sports Anime and Yaoi w/ThaliaLizette 1:07:46

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Today on PodTaku we are joined by the lovely Thalia as we have a discussion around sports anime with a little yaoi to spice it up!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 42: Tiger and Money w/ Mike Oliveras 1:13:26

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Today on PodTaku, we are joined by artist Mike Oliveras as Holden describes his experience in Japan, we discuss the meaning of a Tiger and Bunny Live Action movie and of course, the hype that is One Punch Man.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 41: Limited Budget Works 1:03:20

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Today on PodTaku we have the proper return of Tristan and Ken! As the group discuss the latest news about Manglobe, FLCL remakes and whether its possible to satisfy fate fans with an adaptation!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 40: Romance Anime Discussion 59:08

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Today on PodTaku, we have a (J-Taku) discussion on romance anime! We were unable to schedule a new recording so this is a J-Taku episode that was recorded but never realised before we went on Hiatus.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 39: The Era of Manservice w/ BaronJ 1:01:44

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Today on PodTaku we are joined by BaronJ (Jon as we discuss this summer season, the new era of Manservice we are going through and Connor finds his new love interest in Jon!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 38: Animation Studio Hierarchy 1:03:16

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Today on this episode of PodTaku, the same crew return as we discuss who are the best anime studio's from top to bottom, and surprisingly actually keep on topic!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 37: The Time Skip Episode 1:15:09

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PodTaku has returned after the long hiatus! After this 8 month time skip, where are the team now? Have we levelled up after this training arc? Find out on this episode of PodTaku!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 21: The Naruto Discussion 1:01:57

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Today, the crew discusses the recent developments with the Naruto Franchise. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN!?!?By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 36: The Evolution of Dubbing 51:23

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Today on PodTaku, the group discusses the recent move by Funimation and their plans to release "Broadcast Dubs". Also discussed is how this will potentially affect the act of buying anime in a physical medium.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 20: Aldnoah.Zero 58:10

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Today, the crew discusses Aldnoah.Zero. Which should have been obvious from the title.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 19: Fall 2014 Season Chart Discussion Part 2 58:33

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The second part of the epic fall discussion, where we talk about the rest of the upcoming season and........... Yaoi Bikes?By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 18: Fall 2014 Season Chart Discussion Part 1 55:11

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Today on J-Taku the crew discuss the upcoming fall season chart in another epic 6 person cast.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 35: Sequels - The (not so) Final Frontier 38:51

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Today on PodTaku, the group discusses the success (and failure) of various anime sequels, and what could have been done to change them.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 17: Madoka Magica Rebellion Discussion 41:19

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Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the (semi) recent release of the Madoka Magica Film Rebellion.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 16: The Convention Survival Guide 1:15:04

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Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over their previous convention experiences at conventions to create a (semi) comprehensive guide for a new congower.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 34: The Real Con Blues 1:06:32

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Today on PodTaku, Jeanne returns and the group reminisces over the recent times spent at ACEN 2013. Screamers, mistaken identities, and lincoln logs of shit abound.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 15: Summer 2014 Discussion Part 2 1:02:23

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Today on J-Taku, the crew finish their look over the chart for the upcoming Summer 2014 season.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 14: Summer 2014 Discussion Part 1 51:03

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Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the chart for the upcoming Summer 2014 season, Garnt crashes the party and Ken Forgets to set his alarm.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 33: ACEN - The Final Countdown! 1:06:32

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Today on PodTaku, Jean finally returns from Hiatus to reunite the A-Team. Everyone gets hyped for ACEN and we discuss the possible future of Animation in Anime.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 13: Kill la Kill Series Discussion 47:36

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Today, the group get together in an all out battle royal as opinions fly on Kill La Kill. We clash, we argue and we laugh but we promise, nothing said in this podcast is bait!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 32: Low Quality Bait 55:24

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Today on PodTaku, the group almost fights one another based on useless comparisons only made to entice others. Welcome to the use of Low Quality Bait.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 12: The Spring 2014 Chart 1:55:42

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Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the chart for the upcoming Spring 2014 season. TEAM HYPE!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 11: Character Archetypes - Tsundere's, Yandere's, all the Dere's 55:58

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Today on J-Taku, the crew get into a discussion about character archetypes. Whether it's the fiery Tsundere's, or the quiet Kudere's or the psychotic Yandere's they discuss their favorites and how this affects the anime they watch.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 10: School Days Argument - The Rock's Vs The J's 39:33

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Today, an old argument is re-ignited as Jean somehow finds someone who agrees with her on her love of school days! It's the Rocks Vs the J's of J-Taku as an all out war breaks out over the one anime everyone loves to hate. Enjoy.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 31: The Garden of Akiyuki Shinbo 47:26

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Today on PodTaku, the group get's into a discussion about the works of director Akiyuki Shinbo, while Jeanne professes her love for the Garden of Words.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 09: Long Anime - Are they necessary? 1:02:40

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In this episode....well we don't want to spoil it do we? the title says it all! Join Holden, Gigguk, Sooin, Jimi, and Alain as they discuss long running anime series!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 30: DO YOU EVEN CIRCLE?! 58:51

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Today on PodTaku, a special announcement, followed by a continuing discussion on the Series Space dandy but more so about how it affects anime in the west rather than the show itself. Followed by talk of games in anime, and a minor discussion on subbed vs dubbed anime.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 08: MenTaku 1:03:35

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WARNING, this episode contains discussions on very explicit content, even more so than usual. If you are easily offended by a group of guys talking about porn, sex, masturbating and women, we recommend not listening. Mom, we're sorry.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 29: We've Found You Waiting in the Summer 53:57

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Today on PodTaku, the cast talk about Anohana and Ano Natsu de Materu which leads to a discussion about seasons. Along the way, they also talk about Seasons, Holden and jean argue over Photo Kano and Romance Anime.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 07: Soundtracks, Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo 53:10

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Today on J-Taku we start off by continuing the Cowboy Bebop Vs Samurai Champloo Soundtrack discussion that branches off into an Anime Soundtrack Discussion in general.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 28: Christmas Special 2013 1:05:25

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Today, the crew return for another Christmas special, where they reflect on the year of anime that has passed, and also give a few sentimental words at the end.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 06: FemTaku 44:32

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Today on a very special episode of J-Taku, Jeanne and "Helena" team up with the female members of the cast. PMS'ing, sex changes, and talks of fortresses occur.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 05: The Winter 2014 Season Chart 1:29:32

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Today on J-Taku, Tristan and Holden reunite with Alain, and Ciaran, to again discuss the upcoming fall 2013 anime season - the winter chartBy Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 27: Combustion of the Jean Encyclopedia 49:00

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Today on PodTaku, the we discuss Mirai Nikki, Pokemon origin and the universe collapses when Jean attempts to use her encyclopedia. Stupidity Ensues.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 04: RWBY Discussion 46:41

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Today the J-Taku crew talk about the the "Anime Style" internet sensation RWBY, following it's volume 1 ending at episode 16. This episode also debut's the final J-Taku members, Sarah and Connor!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 26: It's Dandy Time 49:00

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Today on PodTaku, the team discusses the value of re-watching anime, while getting sidetracked talking about Guilty crown, and finally the new's about Toonami being the first to air the anime known as Space Dandy.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 03: Beyond the Boundary Discussion 56:44

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Today, Tristan and Jean along with some fellow J-Taku members discuss Kyoto Animation's latest show: Beyond the Boundary, with sidetracking to talk about the production studio as a whole.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 02: Evangelion 3.33 Discussion 55:53

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Today, Gigguk and Holden team up with some fellow J-Taku members to discuss their opinions of Evangelion 3.33 you can (not) redo. A few months late, but better late than never!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 25: AtTaku on Hypu 53:20

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Today on Podtaku, the team discusses the ending of Attack on Titan before sidetracking and discussing the work of director Tetsuro Araki as a whole, among other things.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 01: Kill La Kill Episode 01 Discussion 43:25

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Today, Gigguk and holden team up with some fellow J-Taku members to discuss their first impressions of Kill La Kill. Disappointment, Hype and Fights. Just another Discussion for J-Taku!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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J-Taku - Episode 00: The Fall 2013 Season Chart 2:16:59

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Today on J-Taku, Tristan and Holden get together with three new J-Taku members: Kenneth, Alain, and Ciaran, to discuss the upcoming fall 2013 anime season.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 24: Samurai Shampoo 59:35

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Today on Podtaku, a strange black person named Jimi joins us as Jeanne has disappeared, and we discuss a whole myrad of topics from Gundam, to romance anime, and why Beck and Samurai Champloo suck massive balls (or maybe don't).By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 23: I am Jack's Heavenly Feel 53:37

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Today on Podtaku we discuss Jack's utter surprise at Garnt and Jeanne's 1v1 battle along with Jack's excitement on Heaven's Feel and Pacific Rim.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 22: Family Friendly Beastiality 48:18

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Today on PodTaku, we talk about The Summer Chart, deconstructing shonen, and Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 21: Live Free and Mind the Gap 51:20

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Today on PodTaku, we talk about STUFF AND THINGS AND FREE! Mind the Gap!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 20: IT'S A GUNDAM 51:59

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Today on PodTaku, we talk about Deadman Wonderland, various Gundam series, Aku no Hana, and so forth. FUN TIMES ARE HAD BY ALL!By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne

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PodTaku - Episode 19: Holden's Gonna Do Some Holding 52:35

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Today on PodTaku, we talk about the possible live action version of monster, and Jeanne's experience watching Perfect Blue.By Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne