Best Retro Mecha Podcasts (2025)

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There's TOO MUCH Good Anime This Season! 1:53:33

10h ago1:53:33

1:53:33

On this episode, the crew addresses a major problem.. There are too many good anime airing this season. How can anyone hope to keep up with them all!? It may be a fool's errand but we'll certainly try it!

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The BEST Season of Anime in YEARS 1:42:27

11d ago1:42:27

1:42:27

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, IT'S THE WEEB CREW ONCE AGAIN! And this time, the crew is discussing the Spring 2025 season, or the best season in years some might say. What are we buying in on? What are we selling off? What are the best and worst of the season? You'll just have to tune in to find out!

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Why You Should Watch New Anime 55:15

15d ago55:15

55:15

In this exciting episode, the crew is grappling with the question that has been on their mind at the beginning of every new anime season.. Why do we torture ourselves watching so many new anime? Is there an answer? Does anybody know? You'll just have to tune in to find out!

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What Were The BEST Anime of Winter 2025? 2:33:39

24d ago2:33:39

2:33:39

It's that time of year again, as we wrap up the winter season and reflect back on the best and not so best shows, the crew is going through everything they watched and giving their final thoughts on them all. Did they love it, did they hate it, what would they rate it? Only one way to find out!

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Nobody Cares About Your Anime Scores 1:05:52

1M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

On this vitally important episode, the crew discusses scoring anime, how they rate the anime they see, and even delve a bit into how and why people score. Is any of this important? No, but....

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The Anime of the Decade.. So Far 2:32:27

1M ago2:32:27

2:32:27

In this exciting episode, the crew is discussing their top 10 anime of the decade.. So far. What made the cut? What got left out? Will anyone be happy with the lists? Only one way to find out..

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Is Anime Dying? 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In today's exciting episode the crew deals with the existential dread of the end... Of anime. We tackle the hot topic issue of the day as we discuss the recent interview with the Kadokawa producer the prophesized the end as well as things decidedly less anime.. Half in the Bag? More like only Half Anime.…

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So We Watched The New Gundam... (ft. MercuryFalcon) 1:23:22

2M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

IT'S A GUNDAM! The Crew is back at it again with MercuryFalcon as today we're getting all hot and sweaty about the newest Mobile Suit Gundam entry GQuuuuuuX! Come join us for some theory crafting and speculation as we breakdown the latest entry by Studio Khara. Is it worth watching? Tune in to find out!…

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The MOST Obscure Anime 1:42:32

2M ago1:42:32

1:42:32

In this exciting episode of your favorite anime podcast, we're unfortunately falling into obscurity.. Join us as we count down the last moments of our miserable li- I mean our 5 arbitrarily chosen obscure anime to recommend. What even is an obscure anime? What is an entry level anime? Why can't we just shut up and watch it? You'll just have to tune…

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Why Do We Watch Anime? 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

In this exciting episode, the crew gets existential! Why do we watch anime? Why are we here? Is there a god? Why is Orb so ass? These are just many of the questions we might just have an answer to, but you'll have to tune in to find out!

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#37 Tokyo Godfathers 45:44

2M ago45:44

45:44

Together over the festive period Lewis really wanted to watch so for the first podcast release of the year Ian and Lewis review Satoshi Kon's classic 2003 movie Tokyo Godfathers.By Retro Anime Podcast

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What Is An Anime Fan? 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

What is an anime fan? In this episode, the crew tackles the question nobody asked as they try to figure out what defines fandom, anime, and the self. Sounds profound, doesn't it?

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We Need To Talk About Animation 58:44

3M ago58:44

58:44

On this installment of The Weeb Crew Anime Podcast, the crew is taking the community to task about how they discuss animation. From Sakamoto Days, Frieren, and Jujutsu Kaisen to Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, and Elusive Samurai, NOBODY APPRECIATES ANIMATION LIKE WE DO! REEEEEE Anyway, let's have a nice, civil discussion about appreciating visuals.…

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What Happened To Sakamoto Days? 1:15:07

3M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Welcome to yet another exciting installment of the your favorite anime podcast! In this installment, the crew is discussing Sakamoto Days.. Kind of.. To get to the root of this discussion, they'll have to run the gambit talking about Spy x Family, Mob Psycho 100, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Trigun, and a whole myriad of other shows because you kn…

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Talent vs Hard Work in Anime 1:17:32

3M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

In this exciting episode, the crew debates how artistic endeavors are presented in anime. Spurred on by Winter 2025's Flower and Asura, they take a look at how various shows approach the subject and debate the merits of such endeavors. All this is to say WEEABOO FIGHT!!!

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The BEST Anime of Winter 2025 2:00:03

3M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

In this exciting episode, the crew talks about every anime they tried out for the Winter 2025 season. From Sakamoto Days, Medalist, and Zenshuu to Momentary Lily, Romcoms, and every Isekai in between. It's the start of a new season and a whole new list of reasons to drop out of 2025 all together!

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The Best Anime of Fall 2024 2:57:03

4M ago2:57:03

2:57:03

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Weeb Crew! Today, the crew gets back to basics and discusses the Fall 2024 season of anime. From Dandadan and Blue Box to NegaPosi Angler and Mecha-ude, if we watched it you can bet we rambled on about it for 15 minutes. What was the best anime? What was the worst? You'll just have to tune in and find out!…

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The State of Crunchyroll 1:16:51

4M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Welcome to a New Era in The Weeb Crew Podcast where we will now be uploading once a week. To kick things off, we discuss the Crunchyroll situation and what it potentially means for the future of anime in the west.

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Frieren Has BROKEN The Internet (ft. Hayden the Historian) 1:54:45

5M ago1:54:45

1:54:45

In todays episode, the crew discusses the discourse around Frieren. Is she racist? Is she right? Is that even the discussion people are even having? Or are people just talking past eachother? Tune in to find out!

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#36 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 2 - The Bad 1:10:51

5M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

In the second part of their The Good, The Bad and The Ugly series, Ian and Lewis take a look at the notoriously ridiculed MD Geist OVAs and another lame duck of an OVA; Joker - Marginal City.By Retro Anime Podcast

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The Best Year In Anime EVER? (ft. RogerSmith2004) 3:13:49

5M ago3:13:49

3:13:49

Here we go again.. The Crew is once again joined by their friend Roger as they remember 2014 so you don't have to! In this episode, they go through the first half of 2014 and reminisce about such classics as Noragami, Silver Spoon, Space Dandy, Mushishi, Ping Pong, No Game No Life, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and much, much more! Is 2014 the best yea…

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The Mecha Anime REVIVAL (ft. MercuryFalcon) 2:17:34

6M ago2:17:34

2:17:34

Hold on to your Robutts, it's the Mecha episode! The crew is joined once again by their friend MercuryFalcon as they discuss everything mecha, from Gundam to Macross to Gundam to Votoms to Gundam again.. There's a lot of Gundam, alright? So suit up and get in the robot, we're dropping a colony sized episode for this one!…

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Was Summer 2024 The Best Season of Anime? 3:14:08

7M ago3:14:08

3:14:08

Welcome to yet another exciting episode of The Weeb Crew, this time it's the obligatory beach episode! Today the crew reminisces on their memories of summer as they go through what they watched last season. Oshi no Ko, Too Many Losing Heroines, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, if we watched it we talked about it. So lather up some suns…

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Magical Girl Anime for Adults (ft. doreimani) 1:24:28

7M ago1:24:28

1:24:28

The boys are back in town and they're signing all kinds of Faustian contracts. Joined by their guest doreimani, the crew delves deep into all kind of magical girl shows, from Ojamajo Doremi and Creamy Mami to Madoka Magica and Otona Precure.

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Anime and its Consequences have been 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒 (ft. Pause and Select) 1:37:48

8M ago1:37:48

1:37:48

On this trainwreck of an episode, the crew really shakes things up with Joe from the Youtube channel Pause and Select as they inundate the world with a flood of information on disasters in anime. Be sure not to miss this catastrophe of a podcast or it really just might be the end.

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The PROBLEM With Gatekeeping Anime (ft. Hayden the Historian) 1:23:53

8M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

In this episode, the crew is joined by their friend Hayden as they discuss gatekeeping in the anime community, the various forms and functions it has, as well as what defines hidden gems and underrated anime. Be sure not to gatekeep this hidden gem of a podcast and share it with all your underrated friends!…

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#15 Golden Warrior Gold Lightan 1:44:43

8M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

Another Super Robot TV series from Tatsunoko, Ian and Craig turn their attention to the oddity that is 1980's Golden Warrior Gold Lightan.By Retro Mecha Podcast

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Anime Conventions EXPOSED (ft. GilLiesHere) 1:56:49

9M ago1:56:49

1:56:49

Welcome to another thrilling episode of your favorite anime podcast. In this episode, Psy talks to himself in a padded room about a trip he thinks he took to some place called Otakon or something? Join Psy and his "friend" "Gil" on an exciting adventure! Where's Mumi you might ask? That's the question that every character should be asking when Mumi…

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The TRUTH About Comiket (ft. Overworked Salaryman) 2:13:27

9M ago2:13:27

2:13:27

On this episode, the Crew is joined by Overworked Salaryman as they take a pilgrimage to the holy land and pay their respect to Tokyo Big Sight as they worship at the altar of Comiket. Join us as we discuss everything Comiket related, from Doujins and Circles, it's impact on the industry, and even other fan events. We even squeeze in a little discu…

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In Defense of Waifus (ft. Patrick W. Galbraith) 2:06:13

10M ago2:06:13

2:06:13

On this special episode, the crew is joined by Patrick W. Galbraith as they wax philosophical about moe, the difference in anime and western media's approach to fiction, vtubers, parasociality, the cyclical nature of anime discourse, and everything in-between. So if you're feeling lonely, we can fix that for all you good Joes.…

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The Beauty of 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 Anime (ft. Robert Woodhead) 1:33:35

11M ago1:33:35

1:33:35

Mecha, spells, and painted cels, that's what retro anime is made of! In this episode, the Crew catches up with Robert Woodhead after his retirement from Animeigo to reflect on its history, discuss the licensing process and media preservation, working in the anime industry, and even manage to squeeze in a little anime discussion.…

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#35 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 1 - The Good 1:05:16

11M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

In the first part of their The Good, The Bad and The Ugly series Ian and Lewis start with The Good with reviews of two of Ian's all time favourite anime films, Isao Takahata's Only Yesterday and Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue.By Retro Anime Podcast

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Every Anime We Watch Is 𝙈𝙄𝘿 (ft. Full Animics) 1:51:00

11M ago1:51:00

1:51:00

It's another episode of everyone's favorite anime podcast! In this episode, the crew is joined by some Australian as they talk about Oshi no Ko, Frieren, Wonder Egg Priority, Isekai, the Netflix model, YouTube, prison, identity theft, and more! Be sure to correct all the mistakes to increase engagement!…

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It's Not Tourism, It's World Building (ft. PhenomSage) 2:29:11

12M ago2:29:11

2:29:11

In this episode, the crew is joined by the phenomenal PhenomSage as they attempt to start their travel podcast. Join us as we discuss everything from Mecha to Idol, Gundam to Macross, Haruhi to Doremi, and even little Sonny Boy for good measure.

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Moe Money, Moe Problems (ft. Translating Japan) 2:10:01

12M ago2:10:01

2:10:01

On this exciting episode, the crew is joined by Samham of Translating Japan to talk about tbe exciting world of Moe, what it means, what it is, and why nobody knows what it is. Will they finally be able to enlighten the world? Only one way to find out!

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The Anime Community Echochamber (ft. Kamimashita) 2:12:43

1y ago2:12:43

2:12:43

On this exciting episode, the Nardwar & Smough of Anime talks to Kamimashita as they discuss the r/anime awards, the importance of anime communities and discussion and their impact on those who participate in them, and some of the most recent anime coming out in 2024 they've been watching. Will they survive breaking rules 1 & 2? Tune in to find out…

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Do People ACTUALLY Watch Anime? (ft. HaydenTheHistorian) 1:34:38

1y ago1:34:38

1:34:38

On this episode of The Weeb Crew Anime Podcast, Hayden joins the crew in being curmudgeons as they discuss such important topics such as influences, death of the author, our approaches to content creation, and whether or not people even watch the shows they complain about.. We also talk about Magical Girls! Check out our Patreon for uncut episodes …

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Anime is a 𝙑𝙄𝘽𝙀 (ft. Internet Pitstop) 3:26:58

1y ago3:26:58

3:26:58

On this episode, the crew is joined by their shitty roommate as they embark on a magical journey through the wonderful world of YouTube, influences, Toonami, Zelda, Dark Souls, and much, much more! Will they all get evicted before they could ever fit all this in to one episode? Tune in to find out!

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It's Not Old, It's 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 Anime (ft. MercuryFalcon) 2:35:07

1y ago2:35:07

2:35:07

On this exciting installment of The Weeb Crew, the crew is joined by MercuryFalcon as they discuss everything retro anime, from Robotech and Iczer-1 to futas!? It's definitely going to be one of those episodes..

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The BEST Anime of 2023 2:12:20

1y ago2:12:20

2:12:20

It's that time of year again and the crew is back in the kitchen cooking up some hot takes on the last year of anime. Who let them cook, exactly? Nobody knows, but if you can't take the heat then get out of the kitchen, it's Anime of the Year time, baby!

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The PROBLEM With The Anime Industry (ft. STEVEM) 2:27:53

1+ y ago2:27:53

2:27:53

On this exciting episode of The Weeb Crew, the crew is joined by their wacky friend STEVEM as they discuss the depressing state of the anime industry and it's inevitable and imminent collapse.. And anime! Will the industry survive another 10 years? Who cares! Anime!

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Where Are All The Christmas Anime? (ft. TheCynicClinic and GilLiesHere) 1:44:15

1+ y ago1:44:15

1:44:15

It's The Weeb Crew Christmas Episode and all we want for Christmas is views! Bundle up tight and gather round the fire and join the crew and their friends Jayden and Gil as they discuss Christmas traditions in other cultures and their favorite Christmas Episodes in anime. Bust out the eggnog and hold your waifu pillows close, things are about to ge…

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#34 How Long Were You Alone With That Dog 1:26:05

1+ y ago1:26:05

1:26:05

1986 and 1987 saw a trio of sci-fi thriller OVAs released that all wore their clear Hollywood influences on their sleeves and had a lot of similarities to each other, so Ian and Lewis round them up for collective reviews of Roots Search, Hell Target and Lily C.A.T.By Retro Anime Podcast

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The Tragedy of Retro Shoujo Anime (ft. that Kodocha girl) 1:39:09

1+ y ago1:39:09

1:39:09

On this episode, the crew learns that the true tragic backstory were the friends they made along the way as they drag yet another shoujo into the crosshairs of cancellation. Joined by Ari from the that Kodocha girl YouTube channel, they wave off the sparkles and pop some bubbles to get to the heart of what truly made retro shoujo so great. Use code…

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Girls Don't Like Boys, Girls Like Shounen Anime (ft. Inakyu) 2:01:56

1+ y ago2:01:56

2:01:56

We are living in a material world, and neither of us are Ryan Gosling. Thankfully, we don't have to be to talk about anime on the internet. In this episode the crew is joined by Inakyu to talk about everything from Pokemon to Jujutsu Kaisen, fanservice and waifus to Andrew Tate and crack shipping. Bundle up tight and crank up that Usher, Dad's back…

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The Anime Podcast Paradox (ft. Lextorias) 2:24:43

1+ y ago2:24:43

2:24:43

On this action packed episode, the crew is joined by their friend Lextorias as they wax philosophical about anime, old YouTube, and videogames. Will they say something they'll regret? Will they ever get out of living in the past? Will they ever talk about anime on their anime podcast again? You'll just have to tune in to find out if this paradox is…

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The Arcane Technology of Anime Preservation (ft. The Smuggler) 2:13:57

1+ y ago2:13:57

2:13:57

The Crew is in dire need of copious amounts of anime, so they turn to their good friend, only known as 'The Smuggler' to get it to them. Will things go off without a hitch? Or will they find themselves in the sights of Kadokawa and their goons? Find out on this exciting episode that you can't afford to miss!…

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We Can (Not) Redo 2:00:05

1+ y ago2:00:05

2:00:05

You mustn't run away. On this jampacked episode of The Weeb Crew, your favorite anime podcast reboots their first episode! Fall in love with the hosts you've grown to know all over again. Get in the podcast, Shinji!

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#14 Tekkaman - The Space Knight 1:44:50

1+ y ago1:44:50

1:44:50

Taking a look at the 'Powered Suit' sub-genre of mecha anime for the first time, Ian and Craig review Tatsunoko Production's seminal 1975 TV series Tekkaman - The Space Knight.By Retro Mecha Podcast

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Anime is 𝘋𝘌𝘌𝘗 Actually (ft. F.D Signifier) 1:25:20

1+ y ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Today, the crew is talking about anime on a deeper level. So deep, in fact, that they're suffering from the bends. It's another exciting episode full of intrigue and suspense!

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