Kicking off 2026, the Otaku Crew dives into Netflix’s latest business strategy and its collaboration with renowned Japanese anime studio MAPPA. What are the pros and cons? What does this mean for other anime studios? Tune in and find out. Intro & outro music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u24i8... (Credit goes to Chuck Sims)**Don't forget to listen and share us on Spotify and other audio platforms!*https://www.audibletrial.com/officialotakucrewhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4CRCQNeDSs8KQZvxZN92AIFollow us on our Social Media Platforms:Instagram: TheOtakuCrewTiktok: theOfficialotakucrewFacebook: TheOfficialOtakuCrewTwitch: TheOfficialOtakuCrewCome join our Discord channel to discuss about Anime:https://discord.gg/bbhecTWAFj

Anime endings can be bittersweet—especially when beloved series end too soon or never get the conclusion they deserve. In this episode, The Otaku Crew breaks that cycle by spotlighting anime characters who they think deserve a second chance in the spotlight. The crew debates which characters should get their own spin-off series and why their stories are far from over.

Intro & outro music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u24i8... (Credit goes to Chuck Sims)**Don't forget to listen and share us on Spotify and other audio platforms!*https://www.audibletrial.com/officialotakucrewhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4CRCQNeDSs8KQZvxZN92AIFollow us on our Social Media Platforms:Instagram: TheOtakuCrewTiktok: theOfficialotakucrewFacebook: TheOfficialOtakuCrewTwitch: TheOfficialOtakuCrewCome join our Discord channel to discuss about Anime:https://discord.gg/bbhecTWAFj

Studio MAPPA is back on the big screen — but can they match the hype?
In this episode, we’re breaking down MAPPA’s newest anime film and asking the tough question: does it stack up to the massive success of Studio Ufotable’s recent smash, “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Part 1,” or does it miss the mark? The Otaku Crew has done the research — we’ll explore the story, animation and fan reaction. Intro & outro music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u24i8... (Credit goes to Chuck Sims)**Don't forget to listen and share us on Spotify and other audio platforms!*https://www.audibletrial.com/officialotakucrewhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4CRCQNeDSs8KQZvxZN92AIFollow us on our Social Media Platforms:Instagram: TheOtakuCrewTiktok: theOfficialotakucrewFacebook: TheOfficialOtakuCrewTwitch: TheOfficialOtakuCrewCome join our Discord channel to discuss about Anime:https://discord.gg/bbhecTWAFj