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Ever wanted to get into anime but didn’t know where to start? Gateway to Anime is a podcast where anime megafans Sam, Charlie and Graeme guide you through the wild and wonderful world of anime. From current releases to classics this podcast is for anime fans both veteran and new.
Episodes
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
We are back with season 3! Sam, Charlotte and Graeme chat about the good, bad and ugly of the 2021 spring season. (RIP Sk8 the Infinity)
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Ross re-joins Sam and Charlie (due to popular demand) to talk about one of the ultimate gateways, the absolute phenomenon that was and is, Pokemon.
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Brett makes his triumphant return to discuss all things comedy. The gang discuss the difference between comedy styles in Japan and the West and get into some of the wild and hilarious shows anime, and Japan in general, has to offer. Truly original shows such as "Man Eats Spaghetti In A Dryer."
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Sam and Charlotte sit down and chat with composer extraordinaire Kevin Penkin. Kevin is the composer of such anime and video games as: Made in Abyss (winner of the 2017 Crunchyroll Anime Award for Best Score), Tower of God, Eden, The Rising of the Shield Hero, Norn9 and many more.
We talk about Kevin's musical background, his artistic process, influences and inevitably we all get 'Perthed'.
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Sam gets his research on as he takes Graeme and Charlotte through the complicated behind the scenes systems of the anime industry. He then explains the process of how an episode of anime is actually put together.
The gang then talk through some of the more prominent animation studios, what they're famous for, how they operate and debate over who the 'king' is.
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Due to popular demand, Gerald re-joins Sam and Charlotte to talk about something dear to all of our hearts, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
We discuss whether it is indeed the greatest anime of all time, and how much it means to each of us.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
The gang take it a little slow this week to talk about a genre rather specific to Japan; slice of life anime. Famous for slow, meditative pacing with little to no conflict or resolution, it's a genre that takes a little bit to get your head around.
Graeme gets a little stitch up from Sam and Charlotte proclaims an 'undisputed king' for the first time.
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Graeme is in his element as he is able to wax lyrical to Sam and Charlotte about one of his favorite subjects. Charlotte revisits one of her first gateway shows and Sam takes on the 'final boss' of anime.
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Sam and Charlotte talk through the shows of the 2021 anime summer season. Charlotte is a little down on the season but finally accepts her steampunk origins and new found favorite 'villainess' genre. Sam is buoyed by an anime original which could be something special.... Or it could fall apart. Time will tell.
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Sam, Charlotte and Graeme explore the phenomenon that is Mecha anime. Sam, once again, gets his research on, Graeme goes back to the future to explore the Gundam franchise, Charlotte gets to talk about one of her all time favorite shows (plus outs herself as an unashamed Tom Cruise fan) and Sam has fun with Gurren lagann.