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

2019-11-15
By: RAP_2016
On: November 15, 2019
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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 EndingRead More →

Podcast – #18 ‘Romancing the Kingdoms’

2019-08-23
By: RAP_2016
On: August 23, 2019
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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, IanRead More →

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

2019-05-19
By: RAP_2016
On: May 19, 2019
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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 manyRead More →

Podcast – #16 ‘At The Beginning’

2019-02-09
By: RAP_2016
On: February 9, 2019
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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 @retroanimeRead More →

Podcast – #15 ‘Explorer’s Stock’

2018-12-09
By: RAP_2016
On: December 9, 2018
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  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 1991Read More →

Podcast – #14 ‘Twilight of the Comet’

2018-10-01
By: RAP_2016
On: October 1, 2018
In: Podcast, Uncategorized
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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 AnimeRead More →

Podcast – #13 ‘Galls Just Wanna Have Fun’

2018-07-18
By: RAP_2016
On: July 18, 2018
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  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 AnimeRead More →

Podcast – Guest Spot on the Casual Anime Podcast

2018-05-07
By: RAP_2016
On: May 7, 2018
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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.Read More →

Podcast – #12 ‘You’re A Funny Dragon’

2018-04-22
By: RAP_2016
On: April 22, 2018
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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 themeRead More →

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

2018-03-09
By: RAP_2016
On: March 9, 2018
In: Podcast
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  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 trailerRead More →

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