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Otaku Melancholy

The Otaku Melancholy Team

217 episodes · Explicit

Otaku Melancholy Podcast is the podcast for the people who like anime a little too much by people who like anime a little too much. Covering all sorts of topics from the worst, the wildest, and the weirdest of anime in their Animisery episodes to breaking down and analyzing if the modern classics are really classic or just "crap"sic in their Was It Hype series, Otaku Melancholy is the part serious anime discussion and part stupid comedy podcast that's all weeaboo for you. New episodes every other Sunday night! Go to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links! Ganbatte!

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  1. [OtaMel Classic] Gundam: The Witch from Mercury (Season One)

    · 1 h 25 min

    This episode originally aired on January 22, 2023 but was removed in 2025. Now it's back and better than ever with all the infringing music removed! We talk about the first season of Gundam: The Witch from Mercury and…

  2. Mattie's Bottom 30 Anime

    · 2 h 20 min · Explicit

    We're going to the other side of anime consumption this week with Mattie's bottom 30 anime of all time! Filled with what could only be considered crap-ssic anime, this is basically a handy guide of anime to avoid at…

  3. Horror Movie Hangout: Skinamarink (feat. Earthworm)

    · 1 h 34 min · Explicit

    Skinamarink! It's more than just a magic spell to carve off the skin of your enemies! It's also an experimental 2022 horror film written and directed by Kyle Edward Ball which Audrey and our featured guest Earthworm…

  4. 100 Meters

    · 1 h 25 min · Explicit

    We're rotoscoping ourselves on our marks in this episode as we discuss the movie 100 Meters (Hyakuemu)! I was going to put more running puns and references but y'all know what this is. Dash to wherever you can and give…

  5. Audrey's Top 30 Anime

    · 2 h 20 min · Explicit

    Firstly, we're changing our release day to every other Monday to better fit our schedule. Secondly, you smell nice. Are you using a new conditioner? Thirdly, this episode is all about Audrey and her top 30 anime of all…

  6. Blue Giant

    · 1 h 43 min · Explicit

    I hope you're jazzed about jazz because in this episode we discussing 2023's Blue Giant! Expect talks about how neat the saxophone is so if you're just like, I don't know, really not a fan of the woodwind section of…

  7. Witch Hat Atelier

    · 1 h 50 min · Explicit

    We're going to magic school again (gosh we just keep flunking magic school) in this episode with a discussion and review of Witch Hat Atelier! We're talking wholesome helpings of witchy wonders and more including…

  8. Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider

    · 1 h 42 min · Explicit

    The name of the episode is the summary. It's late and I took too long to finish editing this episode and I'm sleepy. Audrey really likes this show. Give us five stars on whatever podcast platform you're listening to…

  9. Sonic the Hedgehog OVA + Celebrating 35 Years of Sonic

    · 1 h 32 min · Explicit

    Sonic the Hedgehog! He's 35 years old now so you know his knee joints just aren't going to be what they used to be but we still love him. We love him so much that we wanted to talk a little bit about him and his first…

  10. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Seasons 1 + 2)

    · 2 h 27 min · Explicit

    This episode was originally recorded in April 2025 for the Anime Brothers Podcast. Any misinformed statements in this episode based off future events is not due to willful stupidity and/or blatant ignorance. For once.…

  11. Shin Kamen Rider (feat. Earthworm from the Anime Brothers Podcast))

    · 1 h 36 min · Explicit

    Firstly, Audrey's audio is subpar because of technical issues. Secondly, we have a guest this week so everyone act on your best behavior. Lastly, how are your grades looking like? You're grounded if you didn't get at…

  12. Shin Ultraman

    · 1 h 06 min · Explicit

    Big shiny dudes fighting for humanity! It's a tale as old as time and it's being retold again this week with our review and discussion on Shin Ultraman! We're exploring the live action films of Hideaki Anno this month…

  13. Shin Godzilla

    · 1 h 44 min · Explicit

    Well, I mean, we're not called ANIME MELANCHOLY so I guess we can be kaiju or tokusatsu otaku or whatever. We're discussing the live action works of acclaimed (and deadline missing) director, Hideaki Anno! While known…

  14. You and I Are Polar Opposites

    · 1 h 29 min · Explicit

    Love! It's in the air! Get a better air filter to prevent love from getting into your lungs, people! We didn't do that in this episode because we absolutely breathed in deep the fumes of romance with a discussion on…

  15. Journal with Witch

    · 1 h 30 min · Explicit

    In a winter season full of absolute hype machine anime, Journal with Witch was a show that tackled the complicated dynamics of people especially as they live in the wake of grief. That show is obviously going to be…

  16. Call of the Night - Season One

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    We're talking all about some vampire night this episode (and not like the anime Vampire Knight or anything, I'm so funny) as we discuss the first season of Call of the Night! It's all about vibes, relationship turmoil,…

  17. Umamusume Pretty Derby Season Two + Three Review

    · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

    We continue our dive into the Umamusume franchise with a review and discussion of seasons two and three of Umamusume Pretty Derby in this episode! They're big improvements over the lackluster first season but which…

  18. We're Back! Umamusume Pretty Derby Season One Review + A Brief Recap of the Last Two Years

    · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    Himmel was right. Doing an emotional goodbye really is embarrassing if you do meet again. We're back and we're here more than ever (but not better by any means) to yell at you about anime and anime accessories like…

  19. Announcement: Some Episodes May Become Unavailable Soon

    · 3:14 · Bonus

    Hey gang! Due to copyright restrictions, some of our old episodes will be removed for an indefinite amount of time until I can either A) contest the songs used in each episode under fair use or B) just edit them out. I…

  20. Monogatari Second Season

    · 2 h 11 min · Explicit

    You sure look lively today, listener. Did something good happen? Plot twists, Kaiki praise, and timeline confusion are abound in this week's episode where we (after three years) talk about the next Monogatari in our…

  21. Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Episodes 26 - 49)

    · 1 h 35 min · Explicit

    Get ready to love love tenkyoken one more time! Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring…

  22. Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Episode 1 - 25)

    · 1 h 41 min · Explicit

    Let's all have a nice clean Gundam fight to determine the King of Space and a big shoutout to all the people listening from Neo Iceland. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link:…

  23. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

    · 1 h 52 min · Explicit

    Break through the heavens with your drill! Or don't. I'm not your mother. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to…

  24. The First Twelve Episodes of Gintama (And Getting Old)

    · 1 h 29 min · Explicit

    It's Katsura, not Zura. Hurry up and read this episode description already. I'm missing a soap opera rerun I want to watch. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link:…

  25. A Discussion on The Witch from Mercury S2, The Failures of Bandai-Namco, and Mecha Viability in the Future (Kind of)

    · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    Gay space lesbians (but it's up to interpretation) Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring…

  26. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

    · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    (Due to the nature of this anime, there is no spoiler safe section. You've been warned!) In this week's OtaMel, we take off and go full boomer mode as we fail to discuss anything except how great the ol' days were,…

  27. ATTALK ON TITAN: The Final Chapters (Part One and Two)

    · 1 h 40 min · Explicit

    Featuring the return of Audrey! Attack on Titan has finally ended which means that we are obligated by the spirit of vengeance that has unfortunately inhabited our bodies to talk about it. Is there that much to talk…

  28. Fall 2023 Anime First Impressions - Part One

    · 1 h 11 min

    As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links including our social media and join the Discord at https://discord.gg/rUHYUyW to continue the…

  29. Second Chance Anime

    · 1 h 07 min · Explicit

    As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links including our social media and join the Discord at https://discord.gg/rUHYUyW to continue the…

  30. Fall 2023 Anime Preview Picks

    · 1 h 16 min · Explicit

    It's like the annual sportsball draft but with seasonal anime! In this week's episode, we read off a bunch of anime and their synopsis and then say "ay imma watch that" or "ay imma not watch that and pretend I did if…

  31. Oops! All Updates or How I Spent My (Other) Summer Vacation (By Consuming Anime Related Products)

    · 47 min · Explicit

    I took a vacation (again) and didn't watch anime (again) but I did do some other weeaboo activities (again) and I'm here to talk about them this week including the joys of Tearmoon Empire and The 100 Girlfriends Who…

  32. Netflix's One Piece - The Final Review

    · 1 h 09 min · Explicit

    Netflix's One Piece is a thing but is it a good thing? We find out in this week's episode! Spoilers within! As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all…

  33. Netflix's One Piece - The First Impressions

    · 1 h 00 min · Explicit

    I'm gonna be King of the Getting Podcast Episodes Out on Time! It'll be a long journey and I might never get there but I'm going to try with my loyal crew of my cat and producer Craig. Anyways, first impressions of…

  34. Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death (Season 2, Episodes 1 - 5)

    · 1 h 03 min · Explicit

    In this week's episode, I talk about how hot Toji Fushiguro is. That's the entire episode. What does it mean to be a prequel? It means having established lore to follow and not being able to stray from it. It means you…

  35. How I Spent My Summer Hiatus (By Watching a Few Anime)

    · 50 min · Explicit

    It's been a minute. The hiatus is over. I've missed you. I've also missed wanted to watch anime. I watched a tiny bit during the hiatus. I'm going to talk to you about them. I hope you'll enjoy it. Anime discussed in…

  36. The OtaMel Radio (Almost) Hour: An Essential Array of Exquisite EDs for Ending Enjoyers

    · 45 min · Explicit

    Mattie wasn't able to adequately produce an episode due to some mild health issues and a waning mood due to certain life events so here's a curated collection of colorfully crafted ending songs courtesy of the…

  37. Trade Ya! Kakushigoto + Flip Flappers (feat. Alex from the AniBuddies Podcast)

    · 2 h 00 min · Explicit

    momma always said, "get busy flippin' or get busy flappin'" finally I see that this is what she meant Our spoilers are sectioned off for your convenience! Please go check out Alex's fantastic podcast the Anibuddies…

  38. The "Would You Rather?" Game But It's Anime! (feat. JD from the Anime Brothers Podcast)

    · 2 h 08 min · Explicit

    We play a classic a game this week of "Would You Rather?" but with (ALMOST) exclusively anime related questions with JD from the Anime Brothers Podcast! It's an episode full of discussion on quality vs. quantity as it…

  39. A (Mild) Discussion on Mental Health and Illness in Anime (feat. Alex from the AniBuddies Podcast)

    · 1 h 59 min · Explicit

    Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness month? I didn't for sure but maybe Alex from The AniBuddies Podcast did as they suggested this week's topic of mental health and illness and how it's portrayed in anime!…

  40. A Small Review of Suzume: Locking Up the Doors on the Latest Makoto Shinkai Film

    · 59 min · Explicit

    Spoiler warnings are in the episode if you care about that sort of thing! The bonus content becomes the regular content this week as we break down Makoto Shinkai's latest film: Suzume! Is this new movie the film that…

  41. Wonder Egg Priority (feat. Earthworm from the Anime Brothers Podcast)

    · 2 h 11 min · Explicit

    Egg time. A big thanks to Earthworm for joining us for another week of anime discussion again! Go listen to the Anime Brothers Podcast on Spotify! As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our…

  42. Anime Super Smashers! - Round 2 (feat. Earthworm from the Anime Brothers Podcast)

    · 2 h 04 min · Explicit

    In this episode, we get our goopy goblin gamer brains togethers as Earthworm from the Anime Brothers Podcast joins us to pick more anime characters for a huge hypothetical Smash Bros. style game! We choose our special…

  43. The Check In: Very Early Impressions of Spring 2023, Catching Up on One Piece, and Persona 5 Royal

    · 56 min · Explicit

    Description to be added later! It's Easter and I'm struggling! As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links including our social media and join…

  44. Spring 2023 Seasonal Anime Picks and Previews

    · 1 h 34 min · Explicit

    We're back to our seasonal shenanigans so it's time to strap yourselves in and make a long commitment to what anime you're (probably) going to watch during the course of the season! Spring 2023 is looking kind of thick…

  45. The Animisery Anime Tier List (as of March 2023)

    · 54 min · Explicit

    We've watched a lot of bad anime for this podcast and some of it, if you didn't know, has been misery inducing. So... here we are officially putting that in a tier list. That's what the kids like, right? As always,…

  46. Five Starting Anime (Just Because Michael B. Jordan Had A List Too)

    · 57 min

    THIS EPISODE ISN'T LATE BECAUSE I FORGOT TO UPLOAD IT, YOU'RE LATE Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel for upcoming exclusive content including the Animisery tier list at…

  47. An Annoucement from Audrey

    · 4:38 · Bonus

    またいつか会おうね、オードリーちゃん. いつも 私 の そば に いて くれて ありがとう. 元気でね. Thank you for supporting the Otaku Melancholy Podcast!

  48. Video Games to Anime: Some Adaptations That Wouldn't Completely Suck (Vol. 1)

    · 1 h 09 min · Explicit

    Video games! They're like anime except they're not like anime at all except for when they're entirely like anime or have anime influences or are based off anime or have anime in them. They're basically anime, yeah? As…

  49. Yu Yu Hakusho: The Three Kings Saga (Ep. 95 - 112) + Final Thoughts and Review

    · 1 h 15 min

    After a year and some months, Yu Yu Hakusho has finally been completed! It took a lot of determination and fighting spirit but we fought against the tides of apathy, new anime, and just everything else to finish it and…

  50. When TV Anime Series Get Movies and Assorted Ramblings + [Spoiler Free] That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond Mini Review

    · 57 min · Explicit

    Scheduling is hard. Audrey is out this week so it's another solo session as Matt talks about when anime series get movies because That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime got a movie and someone wasn't particularly…

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