Redeemed Otaku: Recent Episodes
Becky Smith
A podcast about anime for the Christian consumer. Reviews, discussion, recommendations, on old and new and rarely covered anime from a Christian worldview.
Bex and Encyclo give a recap on their first time to Collect-A-Con. Encyclo has an identity crisis, Bex realizes how lame she is, and neither of them can stand crowds for very long.
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Intro: Sailor Moon English DiC OP
Outro: Pokemon Sun & Moon English Credits (Pose ED)
Bex and Tim compete on how often they can say "physical media" before they forget why they started talking in the first place.
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Intro: Those Who Hunt Elves OP
Outro: Tiny Toon Adventures Theme Song
Bex, Encyclo, Brother Ben, and Chetmanly are back to drop kick their recap of the Royal Rumble '25. This episode is sure to get you pumped up, as we go match by match, throw by throw, covering all the losses and wins, and the most epic of takedowns. You'll be cheering for your favorite wrestler by the end, and looking up wrestling anime to add to your watch list!
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Brother Ben and Chetmanly geek out about their time at Royal Rumble 2025. This is the squash match as they warm up the crowd and build up the excitement of the main event. Bex and Encyclo have their debut match as they are schooled about all things wrestling. Will the crowd respond to the baby face Encyclo? Will Bex break a nail? Who will win in this epic match of beauty vs the beast?
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It's finally here! In classic Redeemed Otaku fasion, we finally get together to discuss our time at RamenCon months after the fact! This episode is extra super special since this is our first episode (since the reboot) where we record remotely in an effort to bring up our audio quality. Vampires are on the table (not for eating) as we break down our weekend at RamenCon and talk about our newest panel presentation. Perhaps we really did encounter some energy vampires that weekend since it's taken so long to get this episode out...
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Opening and closing song- OP from Nyanpire
Bex, Brother Ben, and Encyclo set out on a journey to find the meaning behind this show. They traverse the rugged terrain of social issues, religious persecution, murder, mayhem, and how to spell words correctly. Will they reach their destination? Will the cat ever stop meowing? Will they like each other in the end? Friendship is magic!
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Intro: Samurai Champloo OP "Battlecry" by Nujabes.
Outro: Samurai Champloo ED "Shiki No Uta" by MINMI.
Bex, Brother Ben and Encyclo gather to discuss exciting topics such as: gardening, childhood basement trauma, possible insane ancestors and much more! We certainly are not reviewing anime in this episode...
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Intro: Opening 1 from FullMetal Alchemist
1st Outro: "Big Empty" by Stone Temple Pilots from The Crow Movie Soundtrack
2nd Outro: "Moon River" performed by Andy Williams
Jere The Bear is back! Bex has a serious discussion with Jere on how he guides his children in watching anime and other media. He also fills us in on how he overcame his struggles with his faith. We also talk about our first viewing of RuroKen '23 episode 1. A wild Titus appears!
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Intro: Opening from Dragon Ball Z Kai
Outro: Ending 3 from Rurouni Kenshin "Heart of the Sword"
Ichiban content coming in hot with Bex and Encyclo filling you in on what's been going on in the month of June including: Scottish Fest, Gashapon, Mitsuwa, Solo Leveling, and Pom Poko! Don't miss this exciting episode! Side effects may include: laughter, tears, headaches, nausea, an intense desire to eat Taco Bell, and a burning sensation while urinating.
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Intro and Outro: Heisei era Tanuki War Theme "Spirited Season" from Pom Poko
Blooper music reel: Jiji from Kik's Delivery Service
Bex and Encyclo discuss The Cursed Episode that was once called Madoka: Rebellion. We also talk about Solo Leveling, The Cat Returns, and various other rando thoughts that come into our brains. For the same price as a bean burrito at Taco Bell you can fund our podcast!
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Opening from Solo Leveling performed by Tomorrow X Together
Closing from The Cat Returns performed by Ayano Tsuji
Bex, Brother Ben and Encyclo answer the age old question: What happened while the show was on hiatus? We read listener feedback, discuss upcoming shows slated for reviews and RamenCon!
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Opening song: Guilty Crown Op 2
Closing song: Guilty Crown Ed 2
Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben conclude their discussion of this most epic tale. Did we succeed in making Brother Ben a fan of Magical Girls?
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Opening song Sis Puella Magica by Yuki Kajiura
Closing song Mata Ashita by Madoka Kaname (CV:Aoi Yuki)
Bex and Encyclo make a contract with Brother Ben, convincing him to watch a show about, adolescence, growing up, sacrifice, and The Faustian Bargain... oh, and by the way, it's a Magical Girl show! In this episode we cover the original series that started The Tragical Girl trend. Will Brother Ben be able to handle his newly found obsession? Will he escape the cycle before it consumes him? Will someone please tell us how to pronounce Puella Magi Madoka Magica??
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Opening song Connect from ClariS
Closing song Magia from Kalafina
Bex and Encyclo have gone multimedia! We record for your listening pleasure our latest adventure in tasting foods from around the world. Disclaimer: This may cause sensations of hunger and thirst. We are not responsible for your poor choices in culinary cuisine.
Bex, Encyclo and Brother Ben revisit the movie that started it all. King Of Thorn is a must watch for any anime enthusiast. It is rich with themes of love, sacrifice, hope, and space goo? Listen in as we discuss it all in this riveting fantastique episode!
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Opening Theme from King of Thorn.
Closing Song from King of Thorn.
Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben are back!
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Opening song from Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card.
Closing song from Welcome Back, Kotter.
The hosts remain nameless in this episode as we talk about random things such as 2020, comics, how Superman isn't that super, oh, and we do mention anime since we are an anime podcast... Happy New Year!
Opening song is from Bofuri
Closing song is Happy New Year by Michael Ball
Bex, Ben, Tim, Leam and Cordie sit down for a post Thanksgiving meal protest. We chat about holiday foods, take a holiday quiz, and completely botch a anime holiday ranker! Mashed potatoes anyone?
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Intro: Sleigh Ride by Andy Williams
Outro: Tom and Mary by Walt Disney's Babes in Toyland
Bex, Ben and Tim finish out their unintentional trilogy of "children" anime with this instant classic. This review gets a little hairy as we talk about the issues with having wolf children and how important fathers are in successfully raising said children. Don't be like the pagans!
Nathan from Monster Island Film Vault joins Bex in a surprise review of a classic tale of love and obsession, sacrifice and unexpected heroes... There's a gospel message hidden somewhere in this duck tail!
Join Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio as we watch episode 1 of Sailor Moon! Which heckin' dub is this?? Can you count how many times Bex says something wrong? Write in with your answer at redeemedotaku@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 773-980-6088. Be sure to head on over to One Cross Radio for episode 2!
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Bex, Tim and Ben let loose their Thymia in hopes they can redeem this criminally rushed show. Jesus is the ultimate... feeler? Emotions run rampant, random singing breaks out, as they talk about their likes and dislikes!
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Bex and Tim catch up on feedback, ratings, and non-existent summer activities! Be sure to check out Monster Island Film Vault for Bex's epic character arc!
Opening is from Flip Flappers
Closing is from Cybersix
Bex, Ben and Tim talk about what they've been watching and reading. They also reminisce of their time in Canada and how Gen X is the forgotten generation. Spawn more Overlords!
Opening is from Lost Song
Closing is from Cells at Work
Discerning Truth
Old-Earth Creationism on Trial
Bex, Tim and Ben break down why you should or should not watch this film. We dig a little deeper, delving into the depths of the major themes of life, death, and resurrection. Will we come out on the other side whole? Will we unlock the mysteries behind Makoto Shinkai's epic adventure? Give us your feedback by emailing us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com
Opening and closing song "Hello, Goodbye & Hello"
Watch along with Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio! This is episode 2 of Power Rangers Zeo which can be found on Netflix. Watch along episode 1 can be found here or on iTunes.
Bex and Tim give you a quick update on Valentines, visitations, and victuals. Tell us why you hate us!
Opening is from Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1
Closing is from the awesome 80's TV commercial for Juicy Fruit Gum
Bex and Tim work hard to bring you the best opening and closing you've ever heard in a podcast! We also talk about some of the anime we've watched, books we've read, debates we've had and Psalms we've sung. Get yo'self some Bible!
Opening is from Tsukumogami Kashimasu
Closing is from Tonari no Seki-kun
Bex and Tim and their cats are back! Eating pie and watching a random anime! Pon...
Opening song is from Magical Girl Raising Project
Closing song is from Girly Air Force
Bex and Tim are back! Our newest segment contains medical knowledge that you didn't know you needed! We'll also give you reco's on what to read, watch and listen. Follow us on FB, Twitter and Instagram. Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com
Opening song is from School Live
Closing song is The Ghost of a King by The Gray Havens https://youtu.be/C5kuxgJGtEw
Podcast reco's: Dorkness to Light, Geek at Arms, One Cross Radio, The B.A.R. Podcast
Book reco's:True North by Geizi Rojas, Three Mile an Hour God by Kosuke Koyama
Bex, Tim and Ben don their tight pants, as they flex and pose their way through the first part of this well loved series! Watch out for those megachurch fundie preachers and their Dio-like ways!
Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio discuss many things from evolu... er, I mean growing up, to having it all and still losing. Watch out for Team Rocket and their electric sticks!
Bex, Tim, Ben and Cordie give you all the hot takes on this year's RamenCon; a bigger, better, sleep-deprived, k-pop trivia answering fun-filled weekend!
This is the audio recording of our Before There Was Anime... panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at redeemedotaku@gmail.com
This is the audio recording of our Dot to Dot panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at redeemedotaku@gmail.com
This is the audio recording of our panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at redeemedotaku@gmail.com
Consider supporting Jeremy Malone in his mission to bring the Gospel to Japan. You can go to give.pioneers.org enter account number 112582 for the missionary Jeremy Malone. You can also contact them or sign up for their newsletter at malonestojapan.com
Bex and The Krew discuss this Miyazaki masterpiece and contrast the gods of man to the One True God of the Bible. Does anyone smell bacon?
Check out Retro Rewind Podcast here Retro Rewind Podcast and the Youtube video discussed in the aesthetics portion of the episode here Why Miyazaki's films sound pretty
Nathan and Eric are back! With a new devotional featuring some of the most beloved anime series! Check out their new book here https://www.amazon.com/New-42-God-Terraforms-Things/dp/1799141527/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=42+god+terraforms&qid=1563386490&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Bex and Tim search for the answers to the big question, "what is kemurikusa?" and find it in... the catechism?? Don't Blame! us if you don't know your purpose!
This episode features Kale, Abbot and Costello, Kabuki, and Arnold! Oh, and I talk about my time at Jafax. Geisha!!
Bex and Tim talk about their day spent at Acen and reveal their loot! Check out the video on YouTube for the full experience!
Tim and I talk about everything BUT Avengers! We also check out a couple of reviews we didn't know we had... What the heck is this recording?? Lan The Man With A Plan makes his voice heard!
I have a little chat with Audie Thacker about his book Bramblewild and his other writings in this episode. Geisha makes her presence known and Shai Linne... I can't get away from Shai Linne!!!
Time to catch up on what we've been up to! What we've been reading, watching, and cleaning... Ah, the joys of being cat owners!
The Krew gets together for some random good funtimes! What anime character has the worst laugh? Stop being so elitist!
Ben and Cordie join me to talk about bullying, communication, forgiveness and... Minority Report? Hey, George! We think you might like this cool thing! No animals were harmed in the making of this episode.
Eric, Nathan and I unleash our full manipulative powers as we talk about truth and sacrifice in this epic finale to the Netflix anime trilogy. Will it receive the coveted RO masterpiece rating? Watch out for catzilla!
The Krew has gathered to share some Christmas-y goodness! We also do our very best to trigger everyone in this episode!
Ben, Tim and I struggle to pronounce all the names while we take apart the hopelessness that is presented in this epic genre-defining masterpiece!
A Thanksgiving miracle! We have two athletes talking about the sports that they sport and we share the things for which we are most thankful!
Julia and Emmy are back to tell us all about Japan's fine cuisine, Sakura tea, and Korean Drama!
Tim and I talk about some of our fandoms and celebrate National Black Cat Day with some spooky topics!
Me, Ben and Tim talk about our time at RamenCon 2018. Dad sits in and listens as we cover our two panels, cosplay, parking, chibi C'thulu, and so much more! A guest host appears!
This is the audio for our rice panel at RamenCon 2018. We cooked rice! Thank you all who attended and see you next year!
Randomness abounds in this episode! We talk about how horrible humans are to all wildlife, how delicious Tim's chili is, and how almost everyone is related to Genghis Khan... also Tim wrote a song.
We finally talk about our time in Dayton! Oh, and we throw in a couple bonus stories of our visit to an Indian restaurant and a high school football game. DOWN THE LINE!
Tim and I talk about dinosaurs, Australia, and a host of other random things and are reminded how old we are... Otaku knows no age limit!
From Transformers, to Saga of Tanya the Evil, we talk about everything BUT Dayton, Ohio... let's "foltz" it up!
The dynamic duo, Nathan and Eric, are back! We talk about the second installment of the Netflix original Godzilla anime. Will Godzilla win? Will Haruo finally become more than two dimensional character? Will we ever pronounce the name of the Bilusaludo correctly?
Me and Tim talk about adulting, my next cosplay, planning for RamenCon, AICO, Land of the Lustrous and we throw in a little Battle Metal for good measure. Oh, and the cats are back!
Hiro is back to talk a little bit more about the state of the Church in Japan. Watch out for them rabbit trails! Check out his church's website allnationsfellowship.net/en
This week I talk to Dallas and Celeste about their geeky ministry to geeky people called Geek Devotions. Will I get their names right? Will a kitty make an appearance? Is Studio Ghibli considered anime?? Listen in and find out!
Jere, Tim, Ben and I talk about the 4th of July, God's Wil, Tokyo Ghoul, Evangelion, and all the hot button topics! We love you chubby Spiderman!
Ben and Emmy join me on this episode as we talk about all the feels that we feel. Through all the tears and burning, we talk about sin, redemption, love and forgiveness, and... manliness? What will the final rating be?
Jeremy is in town so we talk about his mission to Japan, Trigun and Rurouni Kenshin. Titus jumps in on the fun and shares his thoughts about Samurai X. Skip the filler!
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Tim and I discuss Jurassic World, RamenCon, classic anime I've been watching and all our social media endeavors! Where are the cats?
Me and Tim recap what's been going on the past couple of months and try some Umeboshi for the first time. So savory!
Ben's debut review episode! We have fun picking this show apart as we try to figure out what Oedipus, Atomic bombs and the word Von all have in common. Where are all the cats?
Julia returns for the Trashfest! Me, Emmy and Julia try to objectively analyze this adaptation. Sadly, objectivity is impossible! We also discuss the idea of subjective human justice and God's Divine Justice. No cats were harmed in the making of this episode.
Nathan Marchand from Kaijuvision Radio joins me as we take a look at the failed attempts of deliverance from the god of destruction! There's something in the bushes... it's catzilla!
Emmy returns! ...and she's a total weeb! We talk about reincarnation, resurrection and reconciliation in this little gem of a show!
What is the meaning of life, the universe and everything? Find out in this episode as I talk to Eric Anderson and Nathan Marchand, coauthors of the book 42: Discovering Faith Through Fandom.
A providential guest joins me as we talk about revival and spiders! Don't get triggered! Emmy writes for wholemagazine.org
Ramon is back! This beautiful love story melts the heart of The Fullmetal Calvinist... and he said he didn't like romance... HA!
Listen in as me, Ben, Leam, and Tim talk about our experience at RamenCon 2017. Felicia makes an appearance at the very end for a memorable send off!
Jere and I take on the Soldats and their philosophy of sin and atonement! Who will win in this death match? Tim and Bon also drop in and give us some insight as to who or what Noir is...
Nerds nerding out about nerdy stuff! This is the audio of our panel at RamenCon 2017. Bex and Ben chuck candy at the attendees while they try to connect the dots between two cultures!
Jere and I chat with Nicholas Pokorny who is currently a missionary working in Japan with Word of Life ministries. He tells us about his shady past, his love life, and how learning English can be fun! Context context context! You can donate to his ministry at give.wol.org/nickpokorny
Jere and I have a chat with Julia Fechter about her recent trip to Japan. She is a talented photographer, a rising journalist, and a hater of shrimp! Check out her website juliamariepress.com and her Instagram risen_son_photography
Tim The Husband finally makes an appearance! And it's one we'll never forget. Don't blame me if your eardrums burst!
Ever wondered how your parents would react to AoT? Well, I have! And in this episode you get to hear my folks' reactions to Titans and Eren's rebellious rantings! We also watched some Nozaki-kun with Bonnie, the ever critical baby sister!
I was welcomed onto some other shows so I put together a couple clips from those. We talk about nostalgia, scary movies, biblical confrontation, and of course, SAO. Thank you to Chase, Ramon and Zachary for having me on your shows!
Ben and I have a brainstorming session for our RamenCon panel. Can we possibly put something together? Will we ever be able to decide on a title? What is that awful groaning noise? It's Spectreman!
We tackle some difficult content with this one and do a bit of comparison with the 2017 release. Spoilers!
We have the honor of speaking with a Japanese Christian! He tells us about his journey and shares with us what it's like to witness to the Japanese people. Check out his website hiromedia.com
Guest hosts Jesse and Luke help me dissect this beast of a show. What will we find inside?
Ramon and I geek out with Joy the Girl from Sheologians. Will she win the coveted title Otaku Master?
Guest hosts Ramon and Teo from Reformed Anime Hub discuss this little gem. And as always the cats have to get in on the fun!
Listen in as we learn about Jeremy's passion for the Japanese people and how anime played a role!
Me, Ben and Leam chat about our experience at our first Anime Con. All Sailor Scouts are welcome!
We go through each episode, share some "squeaky" stories with each other. and reveal some biblical truths!
Our first episode! We review King of Thorn and talk about some of the theological themes seen throughout the movie.