Category: Podcast

Podcast – #19 ‘A Bit of the Old Ultra Violence’

November 15, 2019 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

Hi Everyone,

In this episode Lewis and I dig out some 80s OVAs that were typical of a lot of the material being released in OVA form in Japan at the time and for anime fans who got into anime fandom in the UK during the 90s formed the bulk of the VHS anime releases that the likes of Manga Entertainment, Kiseki and Co were putting out. So yes, were looking at violent action OVAs with review’s of the first anime adaptation of Yoshiki Takaya’s Guyver manga; Guyver: Out of Control and Takeyuki Kanda’s Blue Sonnet.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Credits:

Podcast Opening and Ending theme – Brave of the Sun Fighbird © Sunrise 1991

Guyver: Out of Control Ending Theme © Bandai Ltd 1986

Blue Sonnet Opening & Ending Theme © Tatsunoko 1989

Guyver: Out of Control @ Anime News Network

Blue Sonnet @ Anime News Network

Podcast – #18 ‘Romancing the Kingdoms’

August 23, 2019 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

Hi Everyone,

In this episode we look at one of the many anime adaptations of the 1924 Chinese novel ‘The Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ with reviews of Sangokushi and Sangokushi: The Men Who Race Across The Heavens from 1985 & 1986 respectively.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Podcast – #17 ‘Galls Still Just Wanna Have Fun’

May 19, 2019 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Here is the second part of our Gall Force retrospective, Lewis and I dig into Katsuhito Akiyama’s second Gall Force story arc with reviews of Rhea Gall Force, Gall Force: Earth Chapter and Gall Force: New Era. 

New Era brings an end to Akiyama’s Gall Force story and we’ll complete our retrospective of the franchise in episode 21 with reviews of Ten Little Gall Force, Scramble Wars and Gall Force: The Revolution.

Listen directly at the embedded player at the top of the post or find the podcast of iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast FM, Podcast Addict, Cast Box Podcast Player and many other podcast hosts by searching for Retro Anime Podcast.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Credits & Links:

Find us on Twitter @retroanime

Find me on the Anime UK News forums, my username is Orgun

Podcast opening and closing music is the opening theme for Brave of the Sun Fighbird © Sunrise 1991

Closing music of Rhea Gall Force, Gall Force: Earth Chapter and Gall Force: New Era © AIC 1989 & 1990

Rhea Gall Force @ Anime News Network

Gall Force: Earth Chapter @ Anime News Network

Gall Force: New Era @ Anime News Network

 

Podcast – #16 ‘At The Beginning’

February 9, 2019 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

Hi Everyone,

In this episode Lewis and I go back to the dawn of the modern anime industry with reviews of Toei animations’ first and fourth feature films Hakujaden and Anju to Zushio Maru. A very interesting period of Japanese animation that is retold in fascinating detail in Jonathan Clements’ exceelent book Anime: A History.

Listen directly at the embedded player at the top of the post or find the podcast of iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast FM, Podcast Addict, Cast Box Podcast Player and many other podcast hosts by searching for Retro Anime Podcast.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Credits & Links:

Find us on Twitter @retroanime

Find me on the Anime UK News forums, my username is Orgun

Podcast opening and closing music is the opening theme for Brave of the Sun Fighbird © Sunrise 1991

Opening music of Hakujaden & Anju to Zushio Maru
© Toei Animation 1958 & 1961

Hakujaden @ Anime News Network

Anju to Zushio Maru @ Anime News Network

Podcast – #15 ‘Explorer’s Stock’

December 9, 2018 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

 

Hi Everyone,

Here is episode 15 with our reviews of a couple of adventure themed OVAs from the 80s Bavi Stock and Explorer Woman Ray.

Listen directly at the embedded player at the top of the post or find the podcast of iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast FM, Podcast Addict, Cast Box Podcast Player and many other podcast hosts by searching for Retro Anime Podcast.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Credits & Links:

Find us on Twitter @retroanime

Find me on the Anime UK News forums, my username is Orgun

Podcast opening and closing music is the opening theme for Brave of the Sun Fighbird © Sunrise 1991

Bavi Stock closing theme © Kaname Production, Studio Giants & Studio Unicorn 1985

Explorer Woman Ray opening and closing themes © Toshiba EMI 1989

Bavi Stock @ Anime News Network

Explorer Woman Ray @ Anime News Network 

Podcast – #14 ‘Twilight of the Comet’

October 1, 2018 rap_2016 Podcast, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Episode 14 is out and we’re delving back into 80’s OVAs with reviews of the surreal and experimental Twilight Q and action thriller Love Position – The Legend of Halley.

This episode also debuts our new cover art by Alan, AKA Professor Irony. We’re really pleased with it check him out at @antihero

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listen directly at the embedded player at the top of the post or find the podcast of iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast FM, Podcast Addict, Cast Box Podcast Player and many other podcast apps and listening servicests by searching for Retro Anime Podcast.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Credits & Links:

Find us on Twitter @retroanime

Find me on the Anime UK News forums, my username is Orgun

Podcast opening and closing music is the opening theme for Brave of the Sun Fighbird © Sunrise 1991

Twilight Q insert music © Studio DEEN 1987

Love Position – The Legend of Halley insert music © Tezuka Production 1985

Twilight Q @Anime News Network

Love Position – The Legend of Halley @Anime News Network

Podcast – #13 ‘Galls Just Wanna Have Fun’

July 18, 2018 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

 

Hi Everyone,

Here is episode 13 with the first part of our Gall Force retrspective. In this episode Lewis and I review the original trilogy story line with reviews of the movie Gall Force: Eternal Story and the OVAs Gall Force 2: Destruction and Gall Force 3: Stardust War.

Listen directly at the embedded player at the top of the post or find the podcast of iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast FM, Podcast Addict, Cast Box Podcast Player and many other podcast hosts by searching for Retro Anime Podcast.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Credits & Links:

Find us on Twitter @retroanime

Find me on the Anime UK News forums, my username is Orgun

Podcast opening and closing music is the opening theme for Brave of the Sun Fighbird © Sunrise 1991

Gall Force: Eternal Story OST © AIC/ARTMIC 1986

Gall Force: eternal Story @ ANN

Gall Force 2: Destruction @ ANN

Gall Force 3: Stardust War @ANN

 

Podcast – Guest Spot on the Casual Anime Podcast

May 7, 2018 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Friends of the podcast Karsten and Fredrik, who host the Casual Anime Podcast, invited me onto their pod to talk a look at the first half of Darling in the FranXX. I know it isn’t retro anime but it certainly has a link to Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is a classic retro anime.

I had fun talking about the show as it certainly has some ups and downs and we’ll pick this up again when the series has finished to review the series as a whole.

Listen to the embedded player at the top of the post or find the episode on TuneIn.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Credits & Links:

Find us on Twitter @retroanime

Find me on the Anime UK News forums, my username is Orgun

Find the Casual Anime Podcast on Twitter @casualanimepod

Podcast – #12 ‘You’re A Funny Dragon’

April 22, 2018 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Here is episode 12 where Lewis and I take a look at a couple of fantasy actions comedy OVAs with very similar components but very different executions with reviews of Dragon Slayer – The Legend of Heroes and Dragon Half.

Listen directly at the embedded player at the top of the post or find the podcast of iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and many other podcast hosts by searching for Retro Anime Podcast.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

Credits & Links:

Find us on Twitter @retroanime

Find me on the Anime UK News forums, my username is Orgun

Podcast opening and closing music is the opening theme for Brave of the Sun Fighbird © Sunrise 1991

Dragon Slayer title theme © Amuse Video 1992

Dragon Half closing theme © Kadokawa Shoten 1993

Dragon Slayer @AnimeNewsNetwork

Dragon Half @AnimeNewsNetwork`

Podcast – #11 ‘The Blades of Good and Bad’

March 9, 2018 rap_2016 Podcast 0 Comments

 

Hi Everyone,

Episode 11 is out, taking the theme of renowned directors creating Edo era ninja anime, Lewis and I review The Dagger of Kamui and Sword for Truth.

You can find the podcast on PodOmatic, iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud by searching for Retro Anime Podcast or play directly with embedded player at the top of the post.

Thanks for listening,

Ian

 

Credits & Links:

Find us on Twitter @retroanime

Find me on the Anime UK News forums, my username is Orgun

Podcast opening and closing music is the opening theme for Brave of the Sun Fighbird © Sunrise 1991

The Dagger of Kamui trailer music and sound effects © Madhouse 1985

The Dagger of Kamui @ Anime News Network

Sword for Truth @ Anime News Network