These are officially sold out! Thanks again to everyone who supported!
What was it like being an anime & manga fan before the 2000s? And were some of my favorite anime series really as good as I remember them? Welcome to the Anime Nostalgia Podcast, a mix of anime & manga history, reviews, and talks with other fans on titles and aspects of fandom from everywhere from the 70s to the 90s!
Friday, May 1, 2020
SOLD OUT! THANKS EVERYONE! The 1st ever Anime Nostalgia "Pen Pal" Mailers!
Saturday, April 25, 2020
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 86: 10 Older Anime Recommendations With Zee
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
Currently, many of us are staying & working from home due to the global pandemic. Which means a lot of us are watching more stuff to pass the time or de-stress...and to help with that de-stressing, I’ve recruited Zee to return & join me with a list of 10 older anime titles that we’d recommend checking out! But we didn’t stop there: we have way more than 10 if you count the random tangents and honorable mentions we crammed in there as well. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a podcast ep where we try to just have a fun, chill vibe and talk about various series you might be interested in trying! All this plus answering a few listener questions!
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
Relevant Links:
- My Master Post of links to official, legal, and FREE anime you can watch in the US/North America!
- A blog post I made in March of some free boredom-killers you can try related to older anime/manga if you’re looking for more stuff to do!
- My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Friday, March 27, 2020
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 85: Sakura Wars Chat with Samantha
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
A brand-new Sakura Wars game will be released soon--even in the English-speaking world!--so what better time to talk about a franchise that has been huge in Japan for over 20 years, but never quite hit it big in Western fandom? And to discuss this beloved anime & game series is resident Sakura Wars Historian & brand-new guest, Samantha! Join us as we discuss the Sakura Wars anime, what we love about the series, the amazing line-up of big names that have worked on this series, and why now’s the perfect time to give it a try!
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
Relevant Links:
- Buy the original Sakura Wars anime OVA on DVD
- Buy the Sakura Wars TV series on Rightstuf or Amazon
- Stream the Sakura Wars TV series with your paid premium account (or a free trial) on HIDIVE or VRV
- Buy the new Sakura Wars game IN ENGLISH!! coming April 2020!
- Buy Sakura Wars music officially on itunes!
- More info on the fan translated Sakura Wars original game project here!
- Follow Samantha on Twitter!
- My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Hello, friends!
I know that right now is kind of a scary time for many, so I wanted to take a moment to make a post of free resources that you could utilize to try relax & take you mind off of things if you’re having trouble finding ways to spend your time while you’re stuck at home! (Please note: since I’m in North America, most of these are most likely limited to America & Canada, but may work in other regions. If you have any suggestions for things outside of North America, please drop me a line and I’ll see if I can include them in this post!) This is going to be a fairly long post, so please bare with me!
Free, Legal anime you can watch!
No money for paid streaming subscriptions? No problem! I have a Master Post of free & legal old-school anime you can watch from various resources around the internet! Many of these places like Pluto TV & Tubi TV have PS4, tablet, and phone apps you can download as well, so you can watch them on your TV or on your preferred devices. Pluto TV also just recently launched a channel JUST for classic tokusatsu shows like Ultraman and Kamen Rider, so definitely check that out if that interests you!!
Currently on Youtube, there’s some great free & legal anime you can watch as well, including the official English dub of Moomin, the official English dub of Anne of Green Gables, all of Revolutionary Girl Utena subbed or dubbed, all of Slayers & Slayers Next, Mashin Hero Wataru, Ghost in the Shell, and Sailor Moon R: The Movie dubbed! Many of these channels offer even more free & legal anime, so check out their playlists if you have time!
Free, Legal anime music to stream!
If you’re in the mood to listen to some official anime music soundtracks, then AniPlaylist is a HUGE help! With this website, you can look up what official anime soundtracks have been added to Spotify--not only that, but you can see what is available specifically by country! Links to the music will open directly in Spotify, and you can make your own anime playlists with your favorites with your Spotify account! Some of my favorites: Maison Ikkoku, Yu Yu Hakusho, Escaflowne, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and a HUGE selection from the Gundam franchise! There’s thousands of titles available, and it’s constantly updating, so you’ll find lots to chose from!
Free, Legal manga to read!
Looking for some manga? If you have a library card, you may have access to Hoopla--a free, online digital library of ebooks, audio books, music, and streaming media! While their manga selection is limited (to say the least), you can read a few classic manga there free with your library card, including the classic 60s Batman Manga, Blade of the Imortal, and Lone Wolf & Cub. If your library has access to Overdrive, you'd probably have WAY more choices of digital manga available, so be sure to check!
You can also read select chapters of official Shueshia manga for free on Manga Plus (which is actually available in many countries, and in some cases multiple languages!), free first volumes to read at Manga Planet (may I suggest the classic Toward The Terra?), and free chapters/volumes at Comic Walker (in Japanese and English!), including Gundam The Origin! Website Yatta-Tatchi has a great comprehensive list of manga sites and what they offer as well if you’re looking for free vs purchase options, so check it out!
More free anime/manga related goodies to check out!
If you’ve grown a little bored with the usual stuff, here’s a few misc. things you can try out!
Avane has free scans of vintage Sailor Moon & Utena anime coloring books that are easy to print up and color!
If you enjoy cooking, website YumPenguinSnacks is a site dedicated to replicating recipes from anime!
Anime Music Quiz is a site where you can basically play “Name That Tune” with anime songs! Challenge yourself, or play with friends online to see who can name the most!
If you want to read some great articles related to older anime fandom & otaku culture, there’s some great stuff online in Zimmerit’s archives!
And of course, if you like podcasts, you can always catch up with episodes of The Anime Nostalgia Podcast here! If you’re already caught up, might I recommend checking out a few lesser-known podcasts, such as CLAMPcast in Wonderland (where the hosts read through CLAMP’s entire manga catalog, starting from the very beginning...and they create recipes for CLAMP-themed drinks!), and Zannen Canada (a Canadian anime podcast, which periodically discusses the history of shows and fandom as released in Canada--which is often VERY different than how it was in America!)
I hope this post gives you a few new things to try out, and helps you take your mind off of stressful stuff for a little while! I spent a while gathering all of these resources, so if you found this useful you can always say thanks by tipping me a virtual coffee at my ko-fi account here! Take care, friends!
Sunday, February 23, 2020
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 84: Anime Cels & Cel Collecting with Jen & Stephanie

Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
Relevant Links:
- Learn more about cel collecting & connect with other collectors at the longest running, still active anime cel forum, Anime-Beta!
- Anime Cel Collectors group on Facebook
- Jen & Stephanie’s main cel gallery at Rubberslug
- Their side gallery for cat-themed cels!
- Yahoo! Japan shopping service Buyee that Stephanie recommends for proxy buying
- Buy the classic Itoya portfolios for cel storage
- Follow Stephanie & Jen on Twitter!
- My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
Friday, February 14, 2020
Happy Valentine's!
Happy Valentine's Day, friends! And for those who don't celebrate, happy half-off chocolates day eve!
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Old-school Valentines are back!
It’s the return of the old-school anime Valentine cards! Yes, I’m back again this year with more cheesy puns for your Valentine needs. Save & print any card individually at the podcast's tumbr here, or you can print them all as one sheet using this large combined image here! Happy Valentine's!
(These are free of course, but if you like these you can always leave me a little tip on my ko-fi account since I did spend a few hours making them! Hope you enjoy! 💘)
Friday, January 24, 2020
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 83: ReView: Nutcracker Fantasy

Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
Relevant Links:
- Buy Nutcracker Fantasy on DVD at Rightstuf or Amazon
- Buy Nutcracker Fantasy on bluray at Rightstuf or Amazon
- Sanrio’s trailer for the 2014 3D theatrical release
- Sanrio’s website for the 2014 3D theatrical release, via The Wayback Machine
- My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Guest Article on Zimmerit!
Hey listeners! While I'm putting the finishing touches on this month's podcast episode, you can check out this guest article I wrote for Zimmerit about one of my favorite movies: Goshogun: The Time Etranger! Check it out here. I hope you enjoy it!
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Sunday, December 29, 2019
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 82: 2019 Year In Review with Zee
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
2019 is just about over! So you know what that means–that’s right, it’s the Year in Review! And much like Krampus, Zee is here in her usual once-a-year appearance to discuss the results of my annual year-end survey as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (sometimes again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2020? We also talk about all the memorable news stories from throughout this long, seemingly never-ending year, and titles you wish were back in print (or would get a release, period!). Hear all of this PLUS the winners of the survey giveaway in this extra long episode. Happy Holidays!!
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
Relevant links:
☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2019!☆
1. Perfect Blue bluray
2. Giant Robo OVA Series bluray set
3. Millennium Actress bluray
Listen to the full episode for the complete list!
Big thanks to Viz Media, Rightstuf, and Nozomi Entertainment for donating these amazing prizes this year! And congrats to all the winners!
Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!
My opening theme music is done by Kerobit! Find more of his music at InazumaKick.com!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening and have a happy new year!
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas!
Click for fullsize!
Merry Christmas, everyone! Also a Happy Hanukkah, Yule, Kwanzaa, or whatever winter celebration you observe! ^_^ I hope it’s a good one! Please enjoy a day of Christmas-themed posts I’ve queued up over on the podcast's tumblr for throughout the day, and look forward to my Year In Review episode soon!
Monday, December 9, 2019
Guest Spot: ANNCast!
While you wait for my Year in Review podcast episode, you can hear me on the newest episode of ANNCast talking about Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars! You can find it here.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Head's up!
I've added some minor corrections/updates for the Kaiji episode, so if you see a "new" episode in your feeds today, it's sadly not a new one but last month's episode refreshing. Sorry for any confusion!
Sunday, December 1, 2019
It's that time again!
It’s become tradition that in December, I do a year in review podcast episode. And once again, I need your help! So please, dear listeners, take a moment to let me know your opinions on older anime titles that were re-released this year (among other things) on the survey HERE! In the spirit of the season, several lucky listeners who fill out the survey will be chosen at random to win special prizes, which I’ll post more info about really soon! You have until December 15th to fill out the survey, so hop to it!! Survey is now closed! Thanks to everyone who took the time to fill it out!
I’ll announce the winner on the new episode of the podcast when me & my special guest will discuss the results!
Want to get a special holiday shout out in the last episode of 2019? All you have to do is tip me a coffee at my Ko-Fi account here! Thanks, and look forward to an awesome Year In Review episode this year!!
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 81 - Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji with Tricia
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
It's Thanksgiving time in North America, and what better way to celebrate than talking about a cult classic full of tears and despair?! That's right, returning guest and Fukumoto fan Tricia is back to talk with me all about Denpa's new English release of the infamous fan-favorite manga Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji! Started in the 90s, this title started growing a Western fanbase after it's '07 anime adaptation, and now at long last--a physical edition of the original manga is available! We talk about what we love about this new release, why it's worth picking up even if you've already seen the anime, and how a story with such a seemingly simple premise tackles some surprisingly heavy themes in unexpected ways. Also in this episode: what Kaiji adaptations are worth checking out, which Kaiji gambles terrify us, and why Michael Douglas is now officially Anime.
Minor corrections/updates for this episode: The ebook company that did the original eBook release is actually a company close to Mr. Fukumoto! Also, the sound effect ZAWA wasn't quite invented by Fukumoto, but popularized by him. It's derived from the Japanese ZAWATSUKU or ZAWAMEKU. And while the bubble bursting in Japan & debt has a lot to do with the themes of the story, there's also the fact that Japan went through about 15-20 years of stagflation, which lead to many being disillusioned and feeling they had no future since many jobs available were just "dead end" ones. Denpa currently has two full-time staff members, and currently only has the rights to the first arc (13 vols) of Kaiji....though that may change in the future! Thanks Denpa for reaching out and letting me know!
Minor corrections/updates for this episode: The ebook company that did the original eBook release is actually a company close to Mr. Fukumoto! Also, the sound effect ZAWA wasn't quite invented by Fukumoto, but popularized by him. It's derived from the Japanese ZAWATSUKU or ZAWAMEKU. And while the bubble bursting in Japan & debt has a lot to do with the themes of the story, there's also the fact that Japan went through about 15-20 years of stagflation, which lead to many being disillusioned and feeling they had no future since many jobs available were just "dead end" ones. Denpa currently has two full-time staff members, and currently only has the rights to the first arc (13 vols) of Kaiji....though that may change in the future! Thanks Denpa for reaching out and letting me know!
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
Relevant Links:
- Buy Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji vol 1 at Rightstuf, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Amazon
- PRE-ORDER Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji vol 2 at Rightstuf, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Amazon
- PRE-ORDER Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji vol 3 at Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Amazon
- PRE-ORDER Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji vol 4 at Book Depository, Amazon
- Check out season 1 and 2 of the 2007 Kaiji anime adaptation on Crunchyroll!
- Check out the comedy spin-off Mr Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues on Crunchyroll
- Check out the 2018 Chinese live-action adaptation called Animal World on Netflix
- Follow Kaiji publisher Denpa on Twitter for updates on more Kaiji (and other great titles) releases!
- My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!
Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Happy Halloween!
Click image for fullsize
Happy Halloween, everyone! And for those who don’t celebrate, happy Discount Candy Day-Eve! 🎃
Sunday, October 20, 2019
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 80: ReView: The Drifting Classroom manga & BONUS Violence Voyager
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
The first half of the podcast is all on The Drifting Classroom Perfect Edition vol 1, with the Violence Voyager review starting at around 19:00!
Relevant Links:
- Read a free preview of The Drifting Classroom Perfect Edition vol 1 on Viz’s website!
- Buy The Drifting Classroom on Rightstuf, Amazon, or digitally on Comixology & Kindle!
- Read an English interview with Kazuo Umezz from 2009 on TSB
- Check out the official trailer for Violence Voyager from DarkCoast!
- Rent or buy Violence Voyager digitally on Vimeo on Demand, Amazon Video, or your VOD provider of choice!
- My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Labels:
70s manga,
ep,
gekimation,
Halloween,
horror,
horror manga,
kazuo umezu,
kazuo umezz,
new movies,
review,
the anime nostalgia podcast,
the drifting classroom,
violence voyager
Friday, September 27, 2019
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 79: They Were Eleven with Rachel
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
Returning guest Rachel is back to chat with me about all things related to the anime adaptation of Moto Hagio’s sci-fi shoujo, They Were Eleven! Listen as we discuss why this 80s anime (and the original 70s manga it’s based on) still resonates with us today, and how Hagio’s work was an early introduction to things like classism & gender roles to young anime fans back in the day. All this wrapped up in a cool sci-fi mystery! Since this title is a bit more obscure, we discuss the work relatively spoiler-free up until around the 41:05 mark...after that, plenty of spoiler-filled discussion for those who are already familiar with the work as we dive a bit deeper. Enjoy!
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
Relevant Links:
- Buy the (sadly out of print) CPM DVD release of They Were Eleven!
- Buy the Japanese, Spanish or French Editions of the They Were Eleven collected manga!
- Check out Moto Hagio’s other manga on Fantagraphics, Amazon, and Rightstuf!
- Watch the first 5 minutes of the Japanese live-action TV movie from 1977 on Nico Video
- Clip of one of the recent productions of the Japanese live-action They Were Eleven stage musicals
- Hakutaku: The Magnificent, Revolutionary Year 24 Group
- Video of Moto Hagio herself briefly explaining who the Year 24 Group is!
- Women in Comics wiki entry on The Year 24 Group
- An interesting essay on Gender Identity through linguistic markers in relation to They Were Eleven (major spoilers!!)
- Follow Rachel on Twitter, Tumblr, and Twitch!
- Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Guest Spot: Ani-Gamers
If you want something to listen to while you wait for the next episode of my podcast, I was recently a guest on the latest Ani-gamers where we talk about Evangelion! This is part 1, part 2 will be up in a couple of weeks. Enjoy!
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Just a note:
Hey, all! Just a head's up, sorry if any of you haven't seen the new podcast episode in Apple Podcasts/itunes. Not sure why it doesn't seem to be showing up on their website (but seems to have shown up in some people's apps, at least?), so I'm basically "bumping" the episode again to see if I can get it to work. So if you see the Akira episode twice, sorry for any confusion! Hopefully it's just a weird glitch and not an ongoing problem. Fingers crossed!
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 78: Akira Talk with Vrai
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!
The Saturday Anime series continues with one of the most iconic anime (and manga) to ever be made: AKIRA! And with me to talk a bit about this massively influential franchise is new guest to the show Vrai Kaiser (they/them). Even with 2 hours to chat about Akira, we only manage to touch the tip of the iceberg on what makes this Katsuhiro Otomo classic so special. Listen as we discuss how we first saw this film far too young, how it appealed to more folks than just your typical anime fans, and why this 80s creation is a little too prophetic on how life in 2019 ended up being. Also in this episode: the premiere of my brand new opening theme!.....that you don’t hear until the end. (Whoops.)
Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]
Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify
Relevant links:
- Watch Akira (dubbed) legally, free with ads in the US on Tubi!
- Watch Akira dubbed and/or subbed, legally & free with ads in the US on Anime Planet (via Hulu)!
- Buy the Akira bluray/DVD combo pack on Rightstuf or Amazon
- Buy the regular edition Akira manga on Rightstuf or Amazon
- Buy the limited edition 35th Anniversary Akira manga hardcover box set on Rightstuf or Amazon
- An Incomplete History of the Akira Bike Slide
- Mentioned in the episode: the essay “You Called for Me: Masculine Pain and Isolation in Akira” on the VRV blog
- Also mentioned on the episode: The Awaken Akira fan film, and the Project Akira fan film
- Follow Vrai on Twitter
- Listen to Vrai’s podcast, Trash & Treasures
- Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!
Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)




















