Doki Doki News: Recent Episodes
Beneath the Tangles
Last week, Josh delivered episode 163, our last traditional episode of Doki Doki News. But today, we leave you with a final final farewell from BambiBethy, who founded the newscast and has been leading it ever since. She relays some of her memories and thanks in this short farewell.
Thank you all for joining us these last four years. As Bethy says, you've been a blessing to us. God bless and thanks for listening!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 30th! Check out the latest episode in our player below! And not just latest, but last!*
It's been an honor for us to bring you the news for 163 episodes. We love you all. And as always, thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Heaven Burns Red [ANN]
- Magic Knight Rayearth [ANN]
- Ranma 1/2 [CR]
*But come back for one more week for a special extra!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 23rd! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
And we have a major announcement. We've decided to officially close this service in two weeks. I hope you’ve enjoyed Doki Doki News and that you'll listen along during these final episodes. Thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Ranma 1/2 [CR]
- Kana Nishino [ANN]
- Hakuouki [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 16th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Which Nintendo Direct announcement has you most excited? Which summer anime series are you most looking forward to? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Nintendo Direct [Nintendo]
- Crunchyroll Lineup [CR]
- Oshi no Ko [ANN]
Other news items this week:
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons' aquarium collaboration with the Seattle Aquarium will be touring! It'll hit eight other locations across the U.S. starting this summer. [ANN]
- Season two of Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles premieres this October (about time!). [CR]
- A second season for Ninja Kamui? Nothing official, though the cat seems to be out of the bag. [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 9th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you hyped up about War of the Rohirrim? Ready for more Delicious in Dungeon already? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim [BtT coverage]
- Spy x Family [AnimeTV]
- Delicious in Dungeon [ANN]
- Suicide Squad ISEKAI [ANN]
Other news items this week:
- Studio Bones will adapt the Gachiakuta manga into an anime which will premiere in 2025 [CR]
- Season two of SHY returns on July 1st! [CR]
- Sony notes that Crunchyroll's brand "aligns well" with its new purchase, Alamo Drafthouse [ANN]
- The live-action Cells at Work movie will premiere in December. Check out the cool trailer below!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 2nd! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you excited for more FNaF? Will you be attending the American Manga Awards? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Dan Da Dan [ANN]
- Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro [ANN]
- American Manga Awards [ANN]
- Five Night at Freddy's: Into the Pit [Game Rant]
Other news items this week:
- It's been confirmed! Witch Hat Atelier is finally receiving an anime adaptation. Crunchyroll will stream it. More news to come at Anime Expo! [CR]
- The guest list and panels from Crunchyroll alone for Anime Expo are insane! [CR]
- During Anime Expo weekend, three Hololive Vtubers will perform at Dodger Stadium during a MLB game. [ANN]
- Studio Orange will adapt the Leviathan novels into an anime series that will air on Netflix and feature a song by Joe Hisaishi. [CR]
- Crunchyroll has licensed the Bocchi the Rock compilation films, which it will screen in theaters. [CR]
- Mega Man: Dr. Wiley's Revenge and Mega Man II through V have hit Nintendo Switch Online! [CR]
- The anime adaptation of the final part of Sailor Moon, entitled Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie, will premiere on Netflix on August 22nd. [CR]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 26th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you looking forward to seeing the next cours of the Nier: Automata anime? What do you think Studio Ghibli’s next movie could be about? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Sakamoto Days [ANN]
- Nier: Automata Ver1.1a [ANN]
- Studio Unagi [Deadline]
- Studio Ghibli [Comicbook.com]
Other news items this week:
- GKIDS will bring Mamoru Oishii's critically-acclaimed Angel Egg to theaters [ANN]
- Presale has opened for Attack on Titan: The Musical's run this October in NYC [CR]
- Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, the sequel to the Batman Ninja anime film, is in production [CR]
- A trailer for The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes, a movie sequel to the anime series, dropped [CR]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 19th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Will you be downing Integrum Masterpiece on your PC? Are you sad to see Eden’s Zero end? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Kingdom Hearts [X]
- Hideyuki Umezu [ANN]
- Eden's Zero [ANN]
Other news items this week:
- Bananya collaborates with Fall Guys [CR]
- Famed voice actor Toru Furuya apologizes for abusive affair [ANN]
- News about My Dress-up Darling will be revealed on June 7th [Manga Mogura]
- Utada Hikaru re-records "Simple and Clean" for the Kingdom Hearts Steam announcement [CR]
- TOHO acquires Science SARU [ANN]
Welcome to episode two of The Power of God and Anime Podcast! Listen as Mike gives his second, truer (?) origin story, sings a praise song you may never have previously heard, asks you this episode's Anime Trivia question, and talks about second chances and Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp.
Anime Trivia!In That Time I Was Reincarnated As a Slime, what was Rimuru’s name in his first life?
Podcast Notes Have you watched Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp*? Besides this episode, we've discussed the opening episode of the series. * Take a listen to the full version of Mike's original song, "What Sin." * Bible verses we mentioned or that inspired discussion in this episode include Acts 9 and 2 Peter 3:9. * Check out more from Mike on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
Featuring copyright-free music (license code 9OFBY6IDSRWODYKF) from Uppbeat ("Funk Tank by Soudnroll), and edited by Dennis.
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 12th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Will you be tuning in to watch Hana-Kimi? Ready to compete in this weekend’s Splatfest? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Hana-Kimi [CR]
- Tokyopop [ANN]
- Splatfest [Twitter]
Other news items this week:
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Medalist, and I See Your Face, Turned Away win at the Kodansha Manga Awards [ANN]
- A New Blue Lock Light Novel Ships on July 17th [ANN]
- Hideaki Anno may allow another to continue Evangelion anime [ANN]
- Terminator Zero will premiere on August 29th on Netflix [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 29th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you excited for more Quintessential Quintuplets? Are you planning on playing XDefiant? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- The Quintessential Quintuplets [CBR]
- Kaiju No. 8 [ANN]
- XDefiant [GameRant]
Other news items this week:
- Speed Racer coming to digital platforms in June [ANN]
- Crunchyroll increases prices on two if its tiers [ANN]
- Dragon Ball Super is this month's theme at Kura Sushi [Kura Sushi]
- Man attacks colleague for dropping Oshi no Ko spoilers [Manga Mogura]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 22nd! Today we welcome our newest staff member, Hayley! Check out her first episode in the player below!
Are you a Tensura fan? Are you interested in the Sanrio/Runway Channel collab? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Tensura [ANN]
- Takaaki Seki [ANN]
- Hello Kitty [CBR]
- Featured illustration by NEWEY (reprinted w/permission)
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 14th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
How do you feel about Keanu Reeves joining the Sonic movie franchise? Inspired by Ojiro Makoto and the event to support Ishikawa Prefecture? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Studio Ghibli [ANN]
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 [Variety]
- Insomniacs After School [Otaku USA]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 7th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you looking forward to the Haikyuu and Blue Lock movies? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Trapped in a Dating Sim [ANN]
- The Boy and the Heron [Variety]
- Aang: The Land Airbender [IGN]
- Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle [press release]
- Blue Lock The Movie - Episode Nagi [IGN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 31st! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Do you collect My Hero Academia manga? Will you be taking advantage of the Amazon Prime free games offer? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- My Hero Academia [ANN]
- Amazon Prime [Comic Book]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 24th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Which shows announced at AnimeJapan are you looking forward to? Eager to play Solo Leveling:ARISE this spring? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Blue Box [ANN]
- Oshi no Ko [ANN]
- Suicide Squad ISEKAI [ANN]
- Solo Leveling:ARISE [esports GG, Twitter]
- Warner Brothers [Variety]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 17th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you excited about the Macross series coming to Disney+? Which of the Hosoda movies do you intend to watch in theaters? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- GKIDS [ANN]
- Macross [ANN]
- Seven Seas Entertainment [press release]
- Dragon Ball Super [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 10th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you excited for the spring anime season? Would you be interested in a D&D video game? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Police Tribe K-9 [ANN]
- Fairy Tail - 100 Years Quest [Manga Mogura RE]
- Crunchyroll anime [press release]
- D&D [PC Gamer]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 3rd! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
We want to express our gratefulness to Akira Toriyama for his impact on manga, and anime, and how we watch anime in the West. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones. We also wish the best for you, listeners, as we head into the weekend.
Attributions:
- Rooster Teeth [Deadline]
- Overwatch 2 / Cowboy Bebop [Crunchyroll press release]
- Persona 3 Reload [ANN]
- Akira Toriyama [Twitter]
Featured illustration is courtesy of Blizzard. Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of February 25th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you pumped for YUNGBLUD and OneRepublic singing songs for anime? Are you excited for the next season Re:Zero? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Crunchyroll media [ANN]
- A.I. subtitling [ANN]
- Re:Zero [CR]
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End [ANN]
- YUNGLUD and OneRepublic [Twitter]
Check out these fun puppet gifs from a video Gumshoe Studios made for us! Thank you, Thomas, for the super cute video and to our own Uvie for gif-ifying it!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of February 11th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Bummed out about A-Kon being delayed? Will you be watching Kaiju No. 8 on X this spring? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- BONES 25: DREAMING FORWARD [press release]
- Kaiju No. 8 [X]
- Io Sakisaka [ANN]
- A-Kon [Twitter]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of February 4th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you upset about Selen Tatsuki’s firing? Are you more excited about the Spy x Family movie or the Rascal one? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Spy x Family [press release]
- Rascal Does Not Dream [ANN]
- NIJISANJI EN [ANN]
- Crunchyroll [ANN]
- Featured illustration by Airi [Pixiv, reprinted w/permission]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of January 28th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Will you be watching the Kimi ni Todoke English dub? Are you excited about all the upcoming PS5 games? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- State of Play [Playstation]
- Fate/stay Night [ANN]
- Kimi ni Todoke [ANN]
- Featured illustration by ハラダミユキ (reprinted w/permission) [Pixiv]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of January 21st! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
What do you think about the agreement between Studio Ghibli and Alibaba Pictures? Will you be tuning in to watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Studio Ghibli [The Hollywood Reporter]
- Sk8 the Infinity [Anitrendz]
- Avatar: The Last Airbender [AnimeTV]
- Oshi no Ko [AnimeTV]
- The Rising of the Shield Hero [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of January 14th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Will you be attending Coachella this year? Excited for Solo Leveling’s English dub announcement? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Coachella [Otaku USA]
- Monogatari [ANN]
- Solo Leveling [press release]
- Demon Slayer [press release]
- Featured illustration by 紺屋鴉江 (reprinted w/permission)
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of January 7th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Will you be tuning in to the second season of Dorohedoro? How do you feel about the end of Pokémon TV? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- The Boy and the Heron [ANN]
- Dorohedoro [ANN]
- Futo Tantei [ANN]
- Pokemon TV [Pokemon]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of December 31st! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Will you be watching the new Spice & Wolf? Are you excited about the new mysterious MSI hand-held? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Spice & Wolf [ANN]
- Spirited Away: Live on Stage [CBR]
- MSI [Neowin]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of December 10th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Have you watched The Boy and the Heron yet? Are you excited to watch more Demon Slayer? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Golden Globes [Variety]
- The Boy and the Heron [Variety]
- Demon Slayer [X]
- MPA [Deadline]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of December 3rd! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you excited to see a live-action anime crossover show? Will you be getting the new skins in Dead by Daylight? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Dragons of Wonderhatch [ANN]
- Bocchi the Rock [ANN]
- Dead by Daylight [Game Rant]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of November 26th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you excited to hear more developments on the live-action Naruto film? Will you be tuning in to the Jump Festa livestream on December 16th? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Naruto [ANN]
- Dandadan [ANN]
- Oshi no Ko [CR]
- Pokemon Horizons: The Series [Pokemon.com]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of November 12th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Will a John Wick anime work? Who got snubbed for a Game Award nomination? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Game Awards [Kotaku]
- John Wick [The Playlist]
- Sand Land [ANN]
- Call of the Night [CR]
- Featured illustration by CPKon (reprinted w/permission) [Pixiv]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of November 5th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you optimistic or worried about the live-action Legend of Zelda movie? What are your thoughts on the Blake Martinez Pokémon scandal? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- The Legend of Zelda [IGN]
- Toilet Bound Hanako-kun [ANN]
- Blake Martinez [ESPN]
- Doraemon [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of October 29th! Check out the latest episode in our player below!
Are you looking forward to the Scott Pilgrim anime? Are you excited for more Silent Hill content? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Attributions:
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off [ANN, YouTube]
- Don't Call it a Mystery // One Piece Film Red // Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning [ANN]
- Silent Hill [Game Rant]
Be sure to check out our review of Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of October 15th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you planning to watch Dragon Ball Daima? Excited to experience the English release of The Boy and the Heron?
Attributions:
- Dragon Ball Daima [ANN]
- Kodansha manga [ANN]
- The Boy and The Heron [press release]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of October 8th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited to submit a one-shot to Viz? Will you be investing in Gabriel and the Guardians?
Attributions:
- Crunchyroll [Kroll]
- Right Stuf [press release]
- Gabriel and the Guardians [Angel Studios]
- Yu Yu Hakusho [ANN]
- VIZ [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of October 1st! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited to see Luffy in the Thanksgiving Day Parade? Will you subscribe to Manga Plus MAX?
Attributions:
- Manga Plus MAX [ANN]
- One Piece [press release]
- Nintendo [Kotaku]
©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation. One Piece, and all logos, character names and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Toei Animation Co., Ltd.
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of September 4th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited for live anime events and news by Aniplex Online Fest? Will you be watching The Boy and the Heron this winter?
Attributions:
- Splatfest [X]
- Aniplex Online Fest [ANN]
- One Piece [ANN]
- The Boy and the Heron [press release]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of August 28th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you planning to attend an AX Cinema Night showing? Bummed out about the delays? Thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Jujutsu Kaisen [ANN]
- AX Cinema [ANN]
- Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim [Deadline]
- Naruto [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of August 21st! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited for more Ghost in the Shell? Are you planning on getting the new Playstation Portal Remote Player? Thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 [ANN]
- My Dress-Up Darling [ANN]
- Playstation Portal [Playstation]
- Persona 3 Reload [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of August 14th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited for the Scott Pilgrim anime? Eager to try out Netflix's new game streaming? Thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Cowboy Bebop [ANN]
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off [Variety]
- The Boy and Heron [ANN]
- Nami Sano [CR]
- Netflix Games [The Verge]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of August 7th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited for Aniplex Online Fest? Are you a fan of Honkai: Star Rail?
Attributions:
- Aniplex Online Fest [ANN]
- Oshi no Ko [Siloconera]
- Honkai: Star Rail [Hoyoverse]
We're back from summer vacation!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of July 30th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited to revisit Digimon? Eager to get your hands on a Princess Mononoke jean jacket?
Attributions:
- The Boy and Heron [ANN, 2]
- Princess Mononoke [ANN]
- The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes [HiDIVE]
- Zom 100 [CR]
- Digimon [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of July 9th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited about camping fun with the 3rd season of Laid-Back Camp? What are your opinions on the Activision-Blizzard/Microsoft merger and the FTC's reaction?
We're off for the next two weeks for summer break. Enjoy the rest of your July. We'll see you again in August!
Attributions:
- Laid-Back Camp [ANN]
- Chainsaw Man [ANN]
- Activision-Blizzard/Microsoft [Den of Geek // IGN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of July 2nd! Uvie delivers the news our the latest episode, which you can check out through our player below, or by subscribing to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you hyped for the SPY X FAMILY and Street Fighter 6 collab? Curious about the Square Enix releases?
Attributions:
- Spy x Family/SF6 [CR]
- Square Enix [ANN]
- Gurren Lagann [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 25th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Which NBA team will you be buying MHA clothing for? Will you be watching the new Rascal film at Anime Expo?
Attributions:
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out [ANN]
- My Hero Academia [CR]
- YOASOBI [ANN]
- Oshi no Ko [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 18th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Have you been playing Final Fantasy 16? What returning anime are you anticipating most this summer season?
Attributions:
- Crunchyroll [CR]
- Demon Slayer [ANN]
- Final Fantasy XVI [GameRant]
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [The Verge]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 18th! Check out this special episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find other breaking news episodes!
Are you a Lord of the Rings fan? Looking forward to The War of the Rohirrim?
A special thank you to our editor Claire, who is on special assignment for us at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Look forward to more coverage of the festival next week right here on Beneath the Tangles!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 4th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited to play Honkai: Star Rail on the PS5? Curious about Miyazaki’s latest movie?
Attributions:
- How Do You Live? [ANN]
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out [ANN]
- Sand Land [IGN]
- Honkai: Star Rail [CR]
- HSR art (reprinted w/permission) [兔扎特]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 28th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you a fan of Bongou Stray Dogs? What is your opinion of the upcoming Silent Hill: Ascension? Thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Bungou Stray Dogs [ANN]
- Farming Life in Another World [ANN]
- Silent Hill: Ascension [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 21st! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited about the Mari Okada and MAPPA collaboration? Are you dusting off your old Shakugan no Shana volumes in anticipation of the new one?
Attributions:
- NAFCA [ANN]
- Shakugan no Shana [ANN]
- Bocchi the Rock [Aniplex]
- Alice and Therese's Illusory Factory [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 14th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Looking to try the Japanese language course collaboration? Excited about the newly announced Beyblade X?
Attributions:
- Duolingo / Crunchyroll [press release]
- Beyblade X [ANN]
- Creed III [ANN]
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Business Wire]
- Featured art by ローチャン (reprinted with permission) [Pixiv]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 7th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Have you started using the new manga apps? What’s your opinion of them?
Attributions:
- VIZ Manga [ANN]
- K Manga [ANN]
- One Piece Orchestra [IGN]
- One Piece: Odyssey's Reunion of Memories DLC [IGN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 30th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Ready to experience the hype of The First Slam Dunk? Interested in Ya Boy Kongming's live-action adaptation?
Attributions:
- Ya Boy Kongming [ANN]
- The First Slam Dunk [press release]
- Love Live! [ANN]
- Oshi no Ko [AnimeTV]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 23rd! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited for all the new Vtubers? Will you be picking up any of the new light novels?
Attributions:
- Splatoon x LOZ [Nintendo]
- PRISM Project [ANN]
- Cross Infinite World [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 16th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Did you go watch Suzume this past weekend?? Are you looking forward to Shin Kamen Rider and Slam Dunk?
Attributions:
- Suzume [CR]
- Shin Kamen Rider [ANN]
- The First Slam Dunk [ANN]
- James Carter Cathcart [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 9th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited about the Trigun line of POPs? Have you preordered Tears of the Kingdom? Make sure to subscribe to us and thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [YouTube]
- Fortnight / Attack on Titan [ANN]
- Trigun [CR]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 2nd! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you a big My Hero fan? Ready for the next arc of Tokyo Revengers? Make sure to drop a follow! God bless, and thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Tokyo Revengers [CR]
- Cardcaptor Sakura [ANN]
- My Hero Academia [Twitter]
- The Quintessential Quintuplets [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 26th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited for a Scott Pilgrim anime? Can’t wait to get your hands on Tears of the Kingdom? Hit that subscribe button, and thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Nintendo]
- Spy x Family [ANN]
- Re:Zero [CR]
- Horimiya [ANN]
- Scott Pilgrim [IGN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 19th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
What will you be reading on K Manga? Are you hyped for the Hololive concert? Hit that subscribe button, and thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- hololive English [ANN]
- K Manga [ANN]
- Solo Leveling [CR]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 12th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you planning to go to one of the Man With a Mission concert dates? Excited to read Eorzea Academy? Hit that subscribe button, and thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Raid: Shadow Legends [IGN]
- Final Fantasy XIV: Eorzea Academy // The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl [ANN]
- alice gear aegis Expansion // Insomniacs after school // Otaku Elf // TOKYO MEW MEW NEW // TOO CUTE CRISIS [HIDIVE]
- Man With a Mission [ANN]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 5th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited for more Naruto? Did you think Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was the anime of the year? Would you wear the Hatsune Miku Crocs? Hit that subscribe button, and thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Naruto [ANN]
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners [CR]
- Hatsune Miku Crocs [ANN]
- Featured illustration (reprinted w/permission) [Pixiv]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of February 26th through March 4th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Which Ghibli movies would you attend? Are you excited about the newest installment for Elden Ring? Hit that subscribe button, and thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Elden Ring [IGN]
- Super Mario Brothers [Game Informer]
- Studio Ghibli Fest [GKIDS]
- HiDIVE [Variety]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of February 12th through February 18th! It's our 100th episode! We hope you've enjoyed our newscast and are looking forward to many more in the future.
To that end, we've added Spotify and Apple podcasts to the platforms distributing Doki Doki News. So while you can check out the latest episode in our player below, we encourage you to subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
What was your favorite Matsumoto work? Are you excited for new films from Shinkai and Rintaro? Hits that subscribe button, and thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Suzume [ANN]
- Rintaro [ANN]
- The Eminence in Shadow [CR]
- Crunchyroll [ANN]
- Leiji Matsumoto [ANN, 2]
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of February 5th through February 11th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes!
Are you excited to own figures from any of the series we’ve mentioned? Feeling sad that Shikomori is ending? Thanks for listening!
Attributions:
- Demon Slayer [Twitter, Crunchyroll]
- Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie [MAL]
- Nier: Automata Ver. 1.1a [AnimeTV]
- anime figures [Wonderful Hobby Life for You]
The Nintendo Direct live stream dropped news today of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and so much more! We've got you covered here on a special breaking episode of Doki Doki News!