Anime Out Of Context

In this episode, Shaun jumps into the wild, wacky, and extremely manufactured world of Idol Groups and the anime about them with Love Live! School Idol Project. Meanwhile, Remington goes over the rules of a good boy (or girl) band and of course the ever meme-able Nico Nico Ni.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun finishes his starting curriculum by discussing subs vs dubs in anime and showing Remington the extremely popular Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood. Meanwhile, Remington is more focused on child murder and Harry Potter.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explores the depths of terrible, awful, horrible anime with one of the lowest rating anime out there: Forest Fairy Five. Meanwhile, Remington enjoys a reversal of roles and revels in the so-bad-it's-good trainwreck.    If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun launches into the futuristic mech battleground full of political intrigue and internal drama, Gundam Seed. Meanwhile, Remington reminisces on his childhood and questions his own political affiliation (spoiler: He's on the baddies' side).   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explores one of the most popular anime out there, the space opera western adventure that is Cowboy Bebop. Meanwhile, Remington is more focused on Guardians of the Galaxy comparisons.     If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric    

In this episode, the boys pretend they know absolutely anything about sports as Shaun explores the melodramatic totally-not-super-powered basketball anime Kuroko No Basket. Meanwhile, Remington deals with being sick and bad anime.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

To celebrate ten episodes, Shaun explores one of the most popular (and Oscar-winning) anime movies of all time with the ever imaginative Spirited Away. Meanwhile, Remington is less interested in Ghibli and more interested in childhood trauma and cute ducks.     If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun jumps into the happy-go-lucky world of magical girls with Puella Magi Madoka Magica where everything is bright and cheery and not at all surreal and murderous. Meanwhile, Remington explores the parallels between magical girls and Care Bears.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun delves into the soft-lines and cheesy romance of the shoujo anime Ore Monogatari!! (or, MY love STORY!!). Meanwhile, Remington is more focused on Takeo's terrifying lips.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun travels back in time to the fluorescent, hyper-masculine, dystopian-minded world of the 80's with Fist of the North Star. Meanwhile, Remington (who is already dead on the inside) is less interested in learning about shonen tropes and more interested in classic boy bands.    If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun punishes Remington with the anime Oreimo (or, My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute) which highlights romance, visual novels, and the love between a brother and sister in a totally not incestuous way. Meanwhile, Remington questions if the best way to defend Otaku culture is with an anime showing its darkest sides.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explains one of his favorite anime ToraDora! (exclamation mark mandatory) with all sorts of teen romance, humorous misunderstandings, and one of the best Tsunderes out there. Meanwhile, Remington is focused on different breakfast foods and their anime analogues.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun delves into the hedonistic Moe world of Umaru-chan with ample amounts of cola, junk food, video games, and a perfect life beyond. Meanwhile, Remington ponders the philosophical merits of this cutesy trash anime.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explores the dark, murderous, and oddly romantic anime Mirai Nikki as he teaches what a yandere is. Meanwhile, Remington is excited at the prospect that he may actually enjoy an anime for once.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

Shaun attempts to explains to Remington the Romance/Comedy/Action/Fantasy/Video Game/Dating Sim that is Sword Art Online. Meanwhile Remington questions how it was one of the most popular anime of the decade.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com   Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric  

The first ever episode of Anime Out of Context! In this episode, Shaun explains the anime Rosario Vampire, an anime about a demonic high school and a young boy who falls in love with a vampire (or maybe a succubus, witch, or snow spirit), and Remington wonders why everything has to be so sexual. If you have any comments, questions, or feedback, please send them to us at AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!  Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric