Gateway to Anime

Episode 125 - How Anime Came to America & Icons of Anime with Tim Eldred

Sam speaks to animator, comic book illustrator and long time anime fan (and expert) Tim Eldred about his prospective upcoming anime documentary Icons of Anime.  They dis

Episode 124 - The Extraordinary Legacy of Berserk

We hold Berserk in extremely high esteem over at Gateway and always love the opportunity to really dive into what makes this work so iconic. Join us as we descend into th

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 t

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 ba

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

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 whic

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

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 th

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 shape

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

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 t

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 fa

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! 🎁 T

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

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 s

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

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 Japane

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 Dr

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... eeever

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 eme