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The narrative of Buso Renkin follows Kazuki Muto, who saves Tokiko Tsumura and is killed by an alchemical monster known as a homunculus.  Tokiko, an alchemist warrior, feels responsible and revives him by replacing his destroyed heart with a kakugane (核鉄).  The kakugane is an alchemical device which, when activated, takes a weapon form based on its user's personality, forming a buso renkin—the only thing that can destroy a homunculus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

Tsukiko Sagi, a shy character designer who created the immensely popular pink dog Maromi, finds herself under pressure to repeat her success. As she walks home one night, she is attacked by an elementary school boy on inline skates. Two police detectives, Keiichi Ikari and Mitsuhiro Maniwa, are assigned to the case. They suspect that Tsukiko is lying about the attack, until they receive word of a second victim.   Soon the attacker, dubbed Lil' Slugger (Shōnen Batto in Japanese, meaning "Bat Boy"), is blamed for a series of street assaults in Tokyo. None of the victims can recall the boy's face and only three distinct details are left in their memories: golden inline skates, a baseball cap, and the weapon: a bent golden baseball bat. Ikari and Maniwa set out to track down the perpetrator and put an end to his crimes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

To Your Eternity (Japanese: 不滅のあなたへ, Hepburn: Fumetsu no Anata e, lit. "To You, the Immortal") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshitoki Ōima. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine since November 2016, with individual chapters collected by Kodansha into sixteen tankōbon volumes as of August 2021. The story is about an immortal being, Fushi, who takes on multiple forms, including that of an abandoned white-haired village boy and his white wolf in order to stimulate as it learns what it is to be truly human. Ōima, inspired by her own grandmother's death, aimed to write about survival and the character Fushi, who initially is an emotionless stone but gradually develops a self and personality as a result of interacting with humans, young and old alike. In contrast to her previous work, A Silent Voice, To Your Eternity puts little focus on the cast's past but instead, upon the future. To Your Eternity has been well received in Japan, earning many awards and major sales. Critical response to the series debut was positive, based on the emotional focus on the villagers and Fushi to the point of often earning perfect scores. Despite some skeptical commentary on subsequent chapters lacking the same impact, Fushi's continuous character arc was praised while Ōima's artistry enjoyed positive reviews due to its detailed facial expressions and environments. An anime television series adaptation of the manga, produced by Brain's Base, aired from April to August 2021 on Japan's NHK Educational TV; a second season produced by Drive will premiere in October 2022. In North America, the manga is licensed by Kodansha USA for a digital and printed English release. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

The story is about a little prince named Bojji who is deaf but above all naive, because despite many criticisms from his people about his accession to the throne, he does his best and dreams of becoming the greatest of kings. One day, he meets Kage (Shadow), a survivor of a wiped out assassin clan, who understands his words despite Bojji being unable to speak due to his disability. The story follows the pair as they navigate the world and all of its adventures and darkness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

The series begins in 12th century Japan and centers on Kuro, a character based loosely on the legendary Japanese swordsman Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Kuro and his servant, Benkei, meet a beautiful and mysterious woman named Kuromitsu while on the run from Kuro's elder brother, who seeks his life. Kuromitsu and Kuro fall in love, but he soon discovers that she harbors a terrible secret: she is a vampiric immortal. Following an attack by his pursuers, Kuro is badly injured and must imbibe Kuromitsu's blood to save his own life. Kuro is then betrayed and attacked by Benkei, who has been subverted by a shadowy organization called the Red Army, and Kuro's head is severed, which interferes with his transformation into a fully immortal being.   Kuro loses consciousness and wakes up centuries later in a post-apocalyptic, dystopian Japan with his memories of the past century missing. The surviving citizens have fallen under constant oppression by the Red Army, and Kuro is quickly found and recruited by an underground revolutionary movement called Haniwa. The remaining episodes follow Kuro's fight with the Red Army and its host of elite warriors, who have been hunting Kuromitsu for her blood, believing it contains the secret to eternal life; focusing on Kuro's quest to find his inexplicably lost love. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

In the near future, mysterious monsters known as the "Enemies of Humanity" begin to appear,  and with it so do children with supernatural powers called the "Talented".  To prepare them for the upcoming battle against these Enemies, all the Talented are sent to a school  located on a deserted island, where they have all their daily needs provided for until they graduate  and communication with the outside world is forbidden. One day, a new student named Nana Hiiragi arrives  at the school. Her friendly and cheerful personality lets her quickly make friends with the class.  In reality, however, Nana is a Talentless government assassin who has been dispatched to kill the Talented,  whom the government deems to be the true Enemies of Humanity.    Directed by Shinji Ishihira  Written by Fumihiko Shimo  Music by Yasuharu Takanashi (Team-MAX)  Studio         Bridge  Licensed by Funimation Original network AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, TVA  Original run October 4, 2020 – December 27, 2020 Episodes 13 (List of episodes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

The story follows the life of Tomoya Okazaki, from adolescence to adulthood. As an average high school student, he meets many people in his last year at school, including five girls whose individual problems he helps resolve,  and his life is further detailed after graduating from high school. The gameplay of Clannad follows a plot that branches into different scenarios based on various courses of interaction by the player character.  The game was ranked as the best-selling PC game sold in Japan for the time of its release, and charted in the national top 50 several more times afterwards. Key went on to produce an adult spin-off titled Tomoyo After:  It's a Wonderful Life in November 2005, which expanded on the scenario of Tomoyo Sakagami, one of the five heroines from Clannad. Clannad: After Story, the sequel to the critically acclaimed slice-of-life series Clannad, begins after Tomoya Okazaki and Nagisa Furukawa graduate from high school.  Together, they experience the emotional rollercoaster of growing up. Unable to decide on a course for his future, Tomoya learns the value of a strong work ethic and discovers the strength of Nagisa's support.  Through the couple's dedication and unity of purpose, they push forward to confront their personal problems, deepen their old relationships, and create new bonds. Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara Written by Fumihiko Shimo Music by Jun Maeda - Magome Togoshi - Shinji Orito Studio Kyoto Animation Original run October 4, 2007 – March 26, 2009 Episodes 47 + 2 OVA (List of episode Podcast Host - Shawn Best & Dwayne Small Shawn's info Twitter - https://twitter.com/DatBoiBest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/datboibesttv/ Twitch- twitch.tv/DatBoiBest Dwayne's Info Instagram - KureiguStudios Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyaY9idsbpao18u-tOSzrA Time Stamp 0:00 - Intro 04:21 - Clannad discussion 58:30 - Ratings 1:17:49 - Shooting the Shit 1:56:58 - Wrap/up Outro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

We go over our top 5 reviewed anime of 2021 , mixed with some honorable mentions and 2022 anticipated anime.   Shawn's Top 5   1 - Vivy Florite Eye's Song  2 - Violet Evergarden  3 - Arcane  4 - Your Lie in April  5 - Castle Vania   Dwayne's Top 5   1 - Violet Evergarden 2 - Vivy Florite Eye's Song  3 - Berserk  4 - Inuyashiki  5 - Re:life   Podcast   Host - Shawn Best & Dwayne Small   Shawn's info  Twitter - https://twitter.com/DatBoiBest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/datboibesttv/ Twitch- twitch.tv/DatBoiBest   Dwayne's Info Instagram - KureiguStudios  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyaY9idsbpao18u-tOSzrA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

Amidst the escalating unrest between the advanced, utopian city of Piltover and the squalid, repressed undercity of Zaun,  sisters Vi and Jinx find themselves on opposing sides of a war over twisted ideologies and arcane technology.   Original network Netflix  Picture format 1080p HDR widescreen  Audio format 5.1 surround sound  Original release November 6, 2021 – present   Shawn's info  Twitter - https://twitter.com/DatBoiBest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/datboibesttv/ Twitch- twitch.tv/DatBoiBest   Dwayne's Info  Instagram - KureiguStudios  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyaY9idsbpao18u-tOSzrA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

Cowboy Bebop is an American science fiction streaming television series. It is a live action series based on the 1998 Japanese anime series of the same name and the 2001 Japanese anime film of the same name.[2] The series is developed by Christopher Yost, and stars John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, Elena Satine, and Alex Hassell. The 10-episode series was released on November 19, 2021, on Netflix, and was criticized for its writing, special effects, editing and action scenes, but was praised for its cast. Podcast   Host - Shawn Best & Dwayne Small   Shawn's info  Twitter - https://twitter.com/DatBoiBest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/datboibestgaming/ Twitch- twitch.tv/DatBoiBest   Dwayne's Info  Instagram - KureiguStudios  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyaY9idsbpao18u-tOSzrA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

Your Lie in April is a Japanese romantic drama manga series written  and illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa. It has been adapted into an anime television series and multiple stage productions.  The manga was serialized in Kodansha's shōnen manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Magazine from  April 2011 to May 2015. The story follows a young pianist named Kо̄sei Arima, who loses the ability to hear the piano after  his mother's death and his experiences after he meets violinist Kaori Miyazono. The series originated from a one-shot Arakawa entered in a competition. After serializing another manga series, Arakawa  used it as a base for the series, as well as taking some inspiration from other similar works, like Beck and Nodame Cantabile.  An anime television series adaptation by A-1 Pictures aired from October 2014 to March 2015 on Fuji TV's  Noitamina block and an original video animation (OVA) episode was released in May 2015.  A live-action film adaptation of the same name was released in September 2016.  The series has also been adapted into a stage play, a light novel, and a musical, which is set to premiere in May 2022. Manga Original run April 6, 2011 – February 6, 2015  Volumes 11 (List of volumes) Anime Series Original run October 9, 2014 – March 19, 2015    Episodes 22 (List of episodes) Light Novel Published November 17, 2014      Volumes 1 OVA Released May 15, 2015    Runtime 23 minutes Podcast   Host - Shawn Best & Dwayne Small   Shawn's info  Twitter - https://twitter.com/DatBoiBest  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/datboibesttv/ Twitch- twitch.tv/DatBoiBest   Dwayne's Info  Instagram - KureiguStudios  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyaY9idsbpao18u-tOSzrA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support

Three warriors battle the forces of darkness when an archaeological expedition unleashes an ancient prophecy. OVA Directed by Shoichi Masuo  Studio         A.P.P.P. (animation)   Released August 21, 1995 Runtime 60 minutes (each)   Anime Film  Crimson Wolf  Studio Streamline Pictures  Released 1995 Runtime 100 minutes Podcast   Host - Shawn Best & Dwayne Small   Shawn's info  Twitter - https://twitter.com/DatBoiBest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/datboibesttv/ Twitch- twitch.tv/DatBoiBest   Dwayne's Info  Instagram - KureiguStudios  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyaY9idsbpao18u-tOSzrA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-country-for-otakus/support