Episodes

Monday Dec 04, 2023
Episode 68 - Music Anime - Bocchi The Rock, Beck, Your Lie in April & More
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Music brings people together. With anime, this takes on a whole new aspect. Rather than the power systems and fighting styles popularised in shonen anime, these series use music to tell their story. Whether it's a band coming together or a solo artist finding their voice, characters in music anime explore coming of age and finding community in a way that's uniquely relatable to real life.

Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
In this episode of Gateway to Anime we talk about (in our opinion) underrated anime, that have either been somewhat forgotten through the passage of time, or simply not given the credit they deserve amongst the community.
With an arbitrary criteria implemented (from MAL ranking and popularity scores) the gang go through shows they think are underrated and deserve more credit.
You might just find your next favorite hidden gem!

Monday Nov 20, 2023
Episode 66 - The Impact of Attack on Titan
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
One of the biggest Gateway Anime shows of all time has ended! We discuss its huge cultural impact and how it helped anime breach further into the mainstream.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Episode 65 - Fall 2023 Check In - Pluto, Frieren, Apothecary Diaries& More
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
This is one of the most excited anime seasons in a very long time! With the climactic ending of Attack on Titan, the Shibuya Arc of Jujutsu Kaisen and incredible new shows like Pluto, Fireren & Apothecary Diaries, we are feeling very spoiled as anime fans. In this episode we discuss everything that we’ve been watching and what’s happening in the anime community. Let us know what anime you’ve been enjoying!

Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Episode 64 - Anime Power Systems - Including Naruto, One Piece & Hunter x Hunter
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
This week we're talking about all things anime power systems. Shonen anime is basically synonymous with intricate and sometimes ridiculous power systems that govern their respective world's. We break down some of our favorite power systems from Naruto, One Piece and Hunter x Hunter as well as some of the more ludicrous ones like Jujutsu kaisen and Fire Force.
We also talk through the connection between power systems and martial arts as well as which power system we'd most like to be apart of.

Friday Oct 20, 2023
Episode 63 - The Art of Dragon Ball featuring Forgotten Relics
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
YouTube Creator Forgotten Relics joins us to talk about the art and animation of the Dragon Ball series, as well as sakuga and the broader trends of animation currently happening in anime.

Monday Oct 16, 2023
Episode 62 -The Impact of Dragon Ball Z
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
This week we chat with friend Kieran Clancy-Lowe about the ultimate gateway anime; Dragon Ball Z. Kieran is a massive fan of the Dragon Ball series and goes deep on the history, storytelling, impact and overall brilliance of the absolute game changing phenomenon that is the Dragon Ball universe.
Kieran re-watched all 291(ish) Dragon Ball Z episodes in preparation for this podcast, so he really brings the thunder as Sam, Charlie and Graeme get their nostalgia fix.

Monday Oct 02, 2023
Episode 61 - Fall Anime Season: Frieren, Pluto, Attack on Titan & more
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
We couldn't be more excited to start a whole new season of anime and this fall season is shaping up to be a real hit.
It's a versatile season of huge sequels (JJK, Tokyo Revengers, Attack on Titan and Dr Stone) along with some hugely anticipated smash hit manga adaptations (Frieren & Undead Unluck)
What's your top pick?

Monday Sep 18, 2023
Episode 60 - Jujutsu Kaisen Deep Dive
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
This week we have one of the co-hosts of Charlie's other podcast, Supporting Cast, Seamus Quinn on to talk about all things Jujutsu Kaisen.
Seamus is a massive fan of JJK so we talk about why we all love the show, what makes it special, interesting, different and (to all of us except Graeme) the best of the dark trio.
Somewhere along the line we segue into talking about Boruto for way longer than any of us anticipated, plus Seamus shares some of his anime hot-takes.

Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
It's time for our Summer 2023 Mid Season Check In! Join us as we discuss our thoughts and feelings about how this season is shaping up. From old shonen favourites to fresh and exciting new series, this summer season is really heating up!
What have you been enjoying this season?