Anime World Order Podcast

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Position in the Animation & Manga chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#26#51JunJulAugSep

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days in the top 10 since May 2025

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Anime World Order Show # 256 - Otakon 2026 Report

No review this time around, since Gerald and Clarissa went to Otakon 2026 and have got a con report to detail what happened! For even more, check out the AWOmake podcast

Aug 23
1 h 29 min

Anime World Order Show # 255 - I Still Have Eleven Childhood Friends Left That Need to Be Killed

We are the No-Brand Heroes as Daryl reviews the 1986 shojo manga Here Is Greenwood along with its 1991 OAV anime adaptation. Visit www.animeworldorder.com for full show n

Jul 31
2 h 13 min

Anime World Order Show # 254 - This Island Didn't Have Any Problems Until You White People Came

It's been a few years, but our special guest is Mike Toole, for whom we have summoned forth so that we may review the 5-part OVA Macross Zero from 2002, now available in

Jun 26
1 h 59 min

Anime World Order Show # 253 - I Look In the Mirror, Pork Cutlet Looks Back At Me

Clarissa reviews the hottest anime of the year! The year 2016, that is. YURI!!! on ICE isn't as rude as the hockey player dudes of today, but men's figure skaters can hav

May 29
1 h 35 min

Anime World Order Show # 252 - Your Choice is Between a Full Color Palette Or Emily Blunt's Biceps

We're getting this episode out just on the edge of tomorrow. Fitting, since we're in a live, die, repeat sort of cycle this time around, as Gerald reviews the feature fil

Apr 30
1 h 49 min

Anime World Order Show # 251 - Let's All Love Lain!

In this episode, Daryl doesn't seem to understand that we already reviewed Serial Experiments Lain 20 years ago! A shame, he seemed an...incredibly dishonest man, but sti

Mar 31
1 h 37 min

Anime World Order Show # 250 - Everything Happens So Much When Swords Are the Only Gun Known to Man

It's our 250th episode, except it's actually closer to 332! No better time for Gerald to review 1983's Prime Rose: A Time Slip of 10,000 Years by Osamu Tezuka, now offici

Feb 28
1 h 40 min

Anime World Order Show # 249 - Alpakata Combines the Skill of Capoeira With the Kill of Alpaca

It's a brand new year, but not quite a brand new animal as Daryl reviews the somehow already half decade old TV series Odd Taxi (or ODDTAXI, if you prefer). Visit www.ani

Jan 31
1 h 52 min

Anime World Order Show # 248 - Our Twenty Year Legacy of Shame Is Also Our Third Christmas Roundup

This episode marks our 20th year of podcasting, to the day! After some reflection on the two decades journey we've undertaken, it's down to business as usual as we give s

Dec 19 2025
2 h 08 min

Anime World Order Show # 247 - Red Bard Carves Thanksgiving Turkey Using a RUBBER KNIFE

Our annual Thanksgiving trivia episode returns! We're joined by none other than Red Bard (Kennedy) whose success as a YouTuber vastly exceeds anything we've ever done. Li

Nov 23 2025
3 h 08 min

Anime World Order Show # 246 - The Terms and Conditions Did Not Mention Death

Halloween is upon us, and while we don't quite have any bona fide horror anime lined up, after everyone gives initial impressions of the Fall 2025 anime season Clarissa r

Oct 31 2025
1 h 25 min

Anime World Order Show # 245 - If Sylia Stingray Can Destroy Evil Boomers, What's Stopping Victoria's Secret

As the Fall 2025 anime season approaches, we talk about our favorites of Summer 2025 before Gerald reviews Bubblegum Crash!, the 3-part sequel to Bubblegum Crisis which w

Sep 26 2025
2 h 03 min

Anime World Order Show # 244 - The Seiun Award Lost All Credibility and Prestige in 1999

Malady and illness caused us to miss last month, but Gerald attended Otakon 2025 and Daryl reviews what he considers a landmark of "post-Evangelion TV anime," the mecha c

Aug 27 2025
2 h 39 min

Anime World Order Show # 243 - Anime Boston 2025 Report and Listener Emails

We were all guest panelists at Anime Boston 2025, so we didn't review anything this month.. Along wiht our con report, we do catch up on some recent emails sent to us. Be

Jun 27 2025
2 h 19 min

Anime World Order Show # 242 - You CAN Stop the Signal, If You're a Buff Catgirl

In this episode, by popular request Daryl reviews the 1998 sci-fi Western Outlaw Star, which we all remember so little about it's almost like we're seeing it for the firs

May 9 2025
2 h 29 min

Anime World Order Show # 241 - Even Goku Would Flee From Poop on a Stick

Now that it's been a year since the untimely passing of Akira Toriyama, Clarissa reviews his greatest work released in the US...namely, the first five Dr. Slump movies! T

Mar 30 2025
1 h 46 min

Anime World Order Show # 240 – Jazz Music? More like JASS Music

In this episode, Gerald jazzes up the proceedings by reviewing the 2023 theatrical film Blue Giant, released in theaters, home video, and streaming by GKIDS. Visit http:/

Feb 28 2025
1 h 23 min

Anime World Order Show # 239 – CLANG CLANG CLANG Went The Demon

2025 is off to a terrible start, not just in terms of current world events but because in this episode Daryl follows up on his previous review of the 1997 Berserk TV seri

Jan 30 2025
2 h 12 min

Anime World Order Show # 238 – Our Christmas Miracle Is Remembering to Post This Third Holiday Roundup

As we mark our 19th year of anime podcasting, it's time for our annual holiday roundup of Christmas episodes! But first, we take a moment to pay our respects to the recen

Dec 23 2024
1 h 39 min

Anime World Order Show # 237 - Triv-ia! Don't Give It Up, Ba-sil! Triv-ia! Don't Give It Up Ger-ald!

For the tenth time, it's our annual trivia episode! We are joined by Basil, head honcho of the OSMcast as well as The Carbuncle Chronicle and OSMquest podcasts who's been

Nov 25 2024
2 h 11 min

Chart positions

Where Anime World Order Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#22 ▼ 8 Animation & Manga US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

AWO are the real ones with a deep, insightful and often quite funny dive into the anime space. Especially recommended for long time “oldtaku”, the lifers who have been watching anime and reading manga since the ‘90s or earlier. While they’re not specifically a nostalgia podcast, the Anime World Order crew’s tastes do hew older. But that doesn’t stop them from also taking on current shows and trends in the medium. I’ve been listening since 2006 or ‘07 and I always get something out of every episode.

isamu_electro · Oct 2025

One of the first podcasts in the anime space, and arguably one of the most important shows out there if you’re interested in the history of the medium and the fandom. The hosts take an in depth look at multiple shows and offer a fount of information about the state of the industry in the context of whatever they’re covering - including conventions, fanzines, fan clubs etc. Fascinating to see how attitudes have changed through the decades, and yet the diligence in maintaining the history of anime in the USA is awe inspiring. I’ve learned so much over the decades and continue to find new corners to dive into. Important to note: if you start from episode 1, remember the context of when that stuff was coming out. Like most 20 something’s ( especially in 2006) some jokes or asides may be outdated, but every single one of hosts has matured throughout the years and have a more nuanced look at things and are pleasant to interact with.

Sehentus · Jul 2025

Top reviews about anime classics, hidden gems and occasionally mainstream. Very knowledgeable hosts with much experience. Aside from the OG ANNCast with Zac and Justin, this is the only podcast that I’ve re-listened to episodes multiple times over the years (and I listen to a lot of podcasts). I’ve listened to the entire catalog at least 3 times through.

Lucca20Two · Jun 2025

Another long-time listener (think 2009 or so) dropping in to say that this is my go-to anime podcast. Thoughtful analysis, dumb humor, but in a smart way, and true anime aficionados to a host. Coming out on a monthly basis, each episode is a treat and pops to the top of my listen list as soon as I see it. I’ve even gone back and listened to old episodes and they hold up. If you’ll notice, nearly all newer negative reviews mention politics. Yes, these hosts do spout their opinion on politics but you can agree or disagree and you should feel comfortable enough in your opinion to not be so bothered by someone else’s. I’d much rather hear hosts be themselves and relate with each other for a couple of minutes on something that’s effecting their lives and mindsets, than to get a purposefully sanitized show that is crafted just so, in order to avoid alienating even a single listener. Check it out for yourself and if the minute of political talk truly makes you drop your biscotti in your tea, you CAN just walk away.

Dylan Don · Jun 2025

I've been listening to these guys since 2006, and even wrote a review for them back in 2007. The show has fallen far indeed. They can't seem to keep their mouths shut about politics in this ANIME podcast. In the latest episode #204, it only took them 90 seconds into the episode to take stabs at Trump. I personally can't stand Trump, but that's not the point. This is an ANIME podcast. And you guys were one of the first ANIME podcasts. You simply must do better. You've been better. You can do so again. Or not, it's your choice.

MaikeruX · Nov 2021

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