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Episode 124 - Berserk
Apr 21, 2026
50m 38s
Episode 123 - Spring 2026 Re:Zero, Witch Hat Atelier, Dorohedoro & More
Mar 24, 2026
49m 54s
Episode 122 - Is Frieren a Masterpiece?
Feb 22, 2026
48m 04s
Episode 121 - Vampire Hunter D: A Gothic Horror Masterpiece
Jan 25, 2026
54m 38s
Episode 120 - 2025 Anime Year In-Review
Jan 11, 2026
34m 18s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/21/26 | ![]() Episode 124 - Berserk✨ | Berserkanime+3 | — | Berserk | — | Berserkanime+3 | Sugo Toys | 50m 38s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Episode 123 - Spring 2026 Re:Zero, Witch Hat Atelier, Dorohedoro & More | After an amazing start to 2026 with the winter season, a brand new season of anime is fast approaching. Join us as we go through all the best new and returning shows of the upcoming Spring season. It's looking to be a good one! Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! | 49m 54s | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | ![]() Episode 122 - Is Frieren a Masterpiece? | The magic of Frieren has enchanted the entire anime fandom. But what is it about this anime that feels so different and refreshing? In this podcast episode, we welcome back regular guest Gerald Lilywhite to explore the magical world of Frieren. Thank you to Animayhem for sponsoring this episode: https://animayhem.com.au/ | 48m 04s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | ![]() Episode 121 - Vampire Hunter D: A Gothic Horror Masterpiece | Vampire Hunter D blends the gothic mythology of vampires with a post-apocalyptic future, rendered in stunning detail by award winning artist Yoshitaka Imano. Celebrating 40 years since the original film and 25 years since its jaw dropping sequel, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, we're heading into the darkness with special guest Dr. Jason Jones to explore the spooky world of Vampire Hunter D. | 54m 38s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | ![]() Episode 120 - 2025 Anime Year In-Review | Here is our first podcast episode of 2026, where we look back over the year that was, and rate the best (and most disappointing) anime of last year. We also discuss which shows were most excited about for 2026. The categories are: Best Gateway Anime Under-rated (under watched) Gem Best Animation Most Disappointing Best Movie Best Opening Anime of the year 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 34m 18s | ||||||
| 12/28/25 | ![]() Episode 119 - Winter 2026 Anime Season Recommendations | A new year and a new season of anime is fast approaching. After the bitter disappointment of the fall season, winter is here and we have some phenomenal returning shows as well as some interesting new one. Join us for our last podcast of the year as we preview all the best new and returning shows of the upcoming winter season. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 50m 52s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 | ![]() Episode 118 - Jujutsu Kaisen is back | With the release of The movie Jujutsu Kaisen Execution and the imminent release of season 3, we asked Jujutsu Kaisen super fan Seamus back on the show to talk through the Shibuya Arc and the upcoming Culling Games. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 57m 55s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | ![]() Episode 117 - Anime Inspiring Music | Featuring Blanco | Demon Slayer, Naruto & more! | Anime has inspired an entire generation of artists, and for this episode we sit down with London based music artist Blanco to discuss the anime influences that have shaped his music career. With songs like 'Shippuden' and 'Akaza', Blanco weaves deep cut anime references into his effortless flow. Even the title of Blanco's new EP 'Paradise on a Lifeboat' is an anime reference! You can find Blanco on all major streaming platforms and also on YouTube. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 30m 31s | ||||||
| 11/16/25 | ![]() Episode 116 - Chainsaw Man: From Reservoir Dogs to Sharknado | With the release of Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc, once again we're reminded just how bizarre and gruesome this series can be! In this podcast episode, we explore the influences behind the creation of Chainsaw Man, as well as its impact on anime as a whole. 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this video! For all your hobby needs visit Hobbyco: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 42m 00s | ||||||
| 10/19/25 | ![]() Episode 115 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure with Kaleb I.A | Is that a JoJo's reference?? It certainly is! Sam and Charlie admit a great shame that neither of them have seen much of the beloved anime JoJo's Bizarre adventure - so they enlist the help of JoJo's expert and talented YouTuber Kaleb I.A. to convince them to give it a shot. We discuss the iconic art style and history of the manga, the anime adaptations and just what those ludicrous poses are all about. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 47m 30s | ||||||
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| 10/8/25 | ![]() Episode 114 - The Complicated Legacy of My Hero Academia | With My Hero Academia coming to an end, it's time to reflect on the strange history of this iconic series. Once one of the most promising new shonen series after the famous Big 3 (Naruto, Bleach, One Piece), My Hero Academia was primed to usher in the next stage of the anime medium. But after some online controversies regarding the fandom and the emergence of a new wave of more mature and darker shonen like The Dark Trio (Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Hell's Paradise), My Hero Academia fell out of favour with much of the anime fandom. What's more, the super hero genre that helped the series find initial success became massively oversaturated, with 'super hero fatigue' contributing to the struggles My Hero Academia faced. Despite this complicated history, My Hero Academia remains one of the most popular series of its time and has maintained huge manga sales. Now with the final season of the anime set to bring the story to its conclusion, its time for us to reflect on the 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this video! For all your hobby needs visit Hobbyco: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 50m 32s | ||||||
| 9/21/25 | ![]() Episode 113 - Fall 2025 Anime Season Recommendations | It's time for a new season of anime! The 2025 fall anime season is about to start - what are the gateway crew excited to watch? Let us know what you are excited for! 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this video! For all your hobby needs visit Hobbyco: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 39m 14s | ||||||
| 9/7/25 | ![]() Episode 112 - The Underappreciated Brilliance of Demon Slayer with Gerald Lillywhite | With the upcoming release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1, Charlie and Sam speak with longtime guest of the show, Gerald Lillywhite all the way from LA to discuss why he (somewhat surprisingly) has Demon Slayer in his top 10 anime of all time. 🎮 Thank you to Five Star Games for sponsoring this video. Learn more about the new game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles: https://fivestargames.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 46m 54s | ||||||
| 8/24/25 | ![]() Episode 111 - Why Naruto is Still King With Alex Williams | After Netflix released their mid-year data showing that Naruto is the most watched anime on the platform in the West, we decided to get together and talk through why it still has such a presence. We're joined by returning guest Alex Williams who is just as much of a Naruto fan (and Boruto) as we are. We talk through how much of an influence it had on us growing up and why we still love it (despite it's flaws). 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 1h 02m 21s | ||||||
| 7/28/25 | ![]() Episode 110 - Why Should We Watch One Piece? With Tristan Field | We finally address our great shame of never having watched One Piece (well, Charlie has seen 100ish episodes) by getting One Piece super fan Tristan Field on to convince us to take the plunge. One Piece is Tristan's favorite piece of media ever and he takes us through the genius of Eiichiro Oda and the extraordinary world building of the phenomenon that is One Piece. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 56m 48s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 | ![]() Episode 109 - The Craft of Cosplay with Dr Emerald King | Sam talks with Dr Emerald King from the University of Tasmania to talk through all things Cosplay. Dr King is a literary scholar and cosplayer with a background in Japanese literature and popular culture. Since 2017, she has worked as a volunteer translator and interpreter for the WCS (Wold Cosplay Summit) finals in Japan, and in 2020 she was named a WCS Support Ambassador. As part of her cosplay research she is a two time Australian national cosplay champion. She has competed in and won a number of prizes, most notably winning the 2023 World Cosplay Summit (WCS) Australia and the right to represent Australia in Japan in 2024. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 58m 01s | ||||||
| 6/29/25 | ![]() Episode 108 - Summer 2025 Anime Season Hype-Up | Dandadan, Kaiju #8, Gachiakuta & More | Charlie, Graeme and Sam get together to preview the upcoming 2025 Summer season of anime. There's a lot of returning shows this season (like Dandadan, Kaiju #8 and My Dress Up Darling) as well as some really interesting new shows that have very much piqued our interest. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel!https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 47m 05s | ||||||
| 6/15/25 | ![]() Episode 107 - J-Pop & Idol Anime | Featuring Sly Ip | You've probably seen Oshi no Ko and you might recognise Hatsune Miku but but the world of J-Pop and Idols is inseparable from anime. There is an idol version of... eeeverything. Whether its mecha or zombies, idols have infused themselves with every anime genre. Join us as long term Idol fan and returning guest Sly opens the J-Pop gateway. We dive into the history of this unique genre and compare it with the rise of K-Pop as direct competition, while of course recommending the best idol anime along the way. | 45m 56s | ||||||
| 6/1/25 | ![]() Episode 106 - Best Anime of Spring 2025 - To Be Hero X, Witch Watch & more | We are now over half way through the 2025 spring anime season and the gateway team have some FEELINGS. Disappointments, pleasant surprises and some brand new trends emerging - the gateway team go deep on their thoughts of the Spring season. What's been your favourite show this season? 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing?Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_animeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 32m 39s | ||||||
| 5/18/25 | ![]() Episode 105 - Mecha & Robots in Anime - Live at ACMI Melbourne | With the rise of AI and so much of our lives online, our relationship with technology is ever changing. But anime has been exploring these ideas for decades. As machines and technology shaped our world, anime reflected it back. Whether its giant mecha wars in space or philosophical questions about our identity in the digital age, anime has given us an incredible legacy of stories about technology, robots and mecha. Thanks to everyone who joined us for this very special live recording and special thanks to the team at ACMI for making it happen! Learn more at acmi.net.au | 1h 03m 18s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | ![]() Episode 104 - The Underrated Crime Thriller Masterpiece - Naoki Urasawa's Monster | Monster isn’t at the top of any anime lists. Whether this is due to its unconventional storytelling or darker cerebral tone , it’s these very same elements that set Monster apart from more popular anime as a rare masterpiece that doesn’t get enough attention. A mature crime thriller from one of the best mangaka’s of all time (Naoki Urasawa), Monster offers great storytelling in a grounded setting. This makes it a different kind of gateway anime, appealing to fans of true crime and thriller stories who may otherwise never give anime a shot. Despite being renowned as a masterpiece, Monster is often overlooked by anime fans. Returning guest Gerald Lillywhite is one of them, who joins the discussion fresh after finishing the series to offer his perspective as a writer. 🤖 See us live at 'MechaFest: An Anime Celebration' from 8-12 May at ACMI in Melbourne! Tickets available now!https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/mechafest/gateway-anime-live/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel!https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_animeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 53m 32s | ||||||
| 4/6/25 | ![]() Episode 103 - Science in Anime | Put your lab coat on and join us for some experimenting with spooky science in anime... which is seemingly always awful? 🧪 Anime has always warned against the dangers of reckless futuristic advancement, with robots and mecha often taking the spotlight. With the recent trend of AI models replicating Hayao Miyazaki's work with Studio Ghibli, this seemed like the right time to dig into the darker side of science and how anime portrays that in such a unique way. 🤖 See us live at 'MechaFest: An Anime Celebration' from 8-12 May at ACMI in Melbourne! Tickets available now! https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/mechafest/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime | 53m 55s | ||||||
| 3/23/25 | ![]() Episode 102 - Spring 2025 Anime Season Hype-Up | We're back with our Spring anime season hype-up. Sam is as excited as he's been for an upcoming anime in a long while with Watanabe's Lazarus as well as Moonrise with character designs from Hiromu Arakawa! Charlie is is keen on a whole a whole bunch of new shows and Graeme gets his Gundam fix. 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this episode! https://www.hobbyco.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel!https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_animeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 54m 48s | ||||||
| 3/9/25 | ![]() Episode 101 - Best Anime of Winter 2025 - Sakamoto Days, Solo Leveling & more! | With the winter season drawing to a close, Sam, Charlie and Graeme reflect on what has been a.....rather disappointing season! Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ | 45m 39s | ||||||
| 2/23/25 | ![]() Episode 100 - Getting into Gundam with Mobile Suit Breakdown | It’s time to climb into your giant robot and battle us about what the hell a Newtype actually is. That’s right, we’re talking about Gundam! We’ve enlisted the help of Gundam experts Thom and Nina from the great Gundam Podcast: Mobile Suit Breakdown. We discuss the deep history and enduring appeal of the Gundam franchise, just as an exciting new Gundam anime is about to release!! The creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, has co-written the brand new Gundam series: "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX", which has injected fresh excitement for the long running Gundam franchise. On the eve of its release, we dive deep into how Gundam changed anime and the mecha genre forever and how you can get into it yourself! We also discuss the Gunpla model kit phenomenon and how the toy industry helped to establish the mecha genre as a defining part of anime. 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this video! For all your hobby needs visit Hobbyco: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/ Follow us!website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime | 37m 05s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.
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13 placements across 13 markets.
