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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 →

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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 →

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Hi Everyone, Episode 10 is out, Lewis and I are very happy to hit double figures!!! In this episode we go back to the endless well of obscure and unlicensed OVAs with reviews of Dream Dimension Hunter Fandora and the legendary Dragon’s Heaven. 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 OrgunRead More →

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Hi Everyone, A few months ago I recorded a one off podcast with Doc of the Warui Deshou podcast. As we are both anime dads, we had a chat about our anime backgrounds, our kids and anime and took a look at the best and worst examples of fatherhood in anime. We talk about Evangelion, Gundam, Capeta, The Napping Princess, Kids on the Slopes and a whole lot more. It was a lot of to do, so please have a listen and check out Doc’s regular podcast Warui Deshou and follow him on twitter @thesubtledoctor Thanks for listening, IanRead More →

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Hi Everyone, Episode 9 of the podcast  is out. As a really big fan of Studio Ghibli and Isao Takahata in particular I wanted to take a look at what Takahata and compatriot Hayao Miyazaki were doing before they setup Studio Ghibli. So Lewis and I delve back into the late 60’s and early 70’s to look at two of their earliest works with reviews of Horus – Prince of the Sun and the Panda! Go, Panda! short films. 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 topRead More →

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Hi Everyone, Episode 8 is out with a look at one of my favourite genres of TV & Film as well as anime – Vampires. So Lewis and I take a lot at some classic retro vampire anime with reviews of the Vampire Hunter D and Vampire Princess Miyu OVAs. You can find the podcast of PodOmatic, Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher by searching for Retro Anime Podcast or listen directly on the 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 PodcastRead More →

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Hi Everyone, Episode 6 is out with reviews of Street Fighter II The Movie and the OVA Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer as Lewis and I take a look at the many anime adaptations of fighter games. You can find the podcast of PodOmatic, Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher by searching for Retro Anime Podcast or listen directly on the 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 © SunriseRead More →

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Hi Everyone, Firstly, apologies for not updating the site, I’ve been working out what to do with it and posting new episodes via twitter. Episodes 2 & 3 have been out for a while and episode 4 should be out in the next day or two. You can find the podcast of PodOmatic, Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher by searching for Retro Anime Podcast or listen directly on the 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 musicRead More →

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Hi Everyone, Finally after many false starts I have finally got the podcast up and running. In this first episode Lewis and I review a couple of 80’s staples that adorned many anime VHS collections in the 90’s; Odin – Photon Space Sailor Starlight and Lensman. Listening back there are few things I would have done differently but seeing this was our first podcast we’re both pretty happy with and we can build on it for future podcasts. I hope you enjoy the show and we’d love to hear your thoughts on it. You can email us at ian@retroanimepodcast.com and follow us on twitter @retroanime.Read More →

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Welcome to the Retro Anime Podcast. This is a project I’ve been meaning to get off the ground for years, I long enjoyed listening to various podcasts and wanted to have a go myself. I got into anime over 30 years ago without realising it, enjoying shows like Ulysses 31, Battle of the Planets and Starvengers (which started my lifelong fandom of mecha anime) before realising it was Japanese when I first saw Akira in 1991 when Manga Entertainment released it on VHS. I’m Orgun on the AnimeUKNews forums and anyone who uses those forums will know I watch a lot of 80’s & 90’sRead More →