Senpai Coast to Coast: Recent Episodes
Josh Dunham
Wanna get your question answered on the podcast? Support us on Patreon! This week CJ, The Subtitle Doctor and Josh Dunham have a discussion about Amazon‘s Anime Streaming Service, “Anime Strike.” The episode ends with a listener question on if Attack on Titan has a “Pro-military and Imperialist” message or not. If you’d like to […]
Wanna get your question answered on the podcast? Support us on Patreon! CJ and Jimmy are joined by Josh Dunham to talk about the anime film adaptation of A Silent Voice. If you’d like to submit a question to the show, please visit our Patreon page to learn how. Download (right click and save as) […]
“Mo-chan, Mormon Jesus, the new Fate Grand Order servent.” ~ Digibro I was a recent guest on the Ani-Gamers podcast with David and Evan to chat about the totality of Kizumonogatari. We made some stops long the way, and I am super happy to have the opportunity to chat with these two awesome dudes! Please enjoy […]
“You’ve heard about Shinbo’s porn, right? “ ~ Digibro Part 2 of Digibro’s interview on Senpai Coast to Coast! The conversation continues with talk of Akiyuki Shinbo, and the interview that was recently translated on Le Portrait de Petit Cossette. We wander into the topic of anime studios and if their identity defines the shows they work on (or if they […]
“I came away with the impression… “an otaku I could depend on” “ ~ Mitsuro Kubo You are listening to Senpai Coast to Coast – the best damn anime podcast! This episode, as the title implies, I sit down to talk with Digibro and as we discuss the issues of the fandom we try and […]
“For women in particular, I have the actual feeling of finally becoming able to write female characters. “ ~ Yoshiyuki Tomino Too often, in a series like Gundam, amidst titans like Amuro Ray, Char Azanable, and Kamille Bidan, the better half of the cast is neglected or forgotten. Despite being some of the more interesting […]
You are listening to Wave Motion Cast! A new podcast from Wave Motion Cannon featuring the entire cast of the site! This first episode we dive straight into the currently airing season of anime and talk about what we’ll be watching. Download (right click and save as) | iTunes | Stitcher | Ask.fm | Twitter […]
“I can’t stand modern movies. The images are too weird and eccentric for me. “ ~ Hayao Miyazaki Chances are you’ve seen the above cut from Naruto. In fact, I’d be more surprised if you hadn’t. But do you know the name of the animator behind that cut? Do you know what other shows that […]
“I’ll tell you, I think that the Internet has provided an enormous boost to film criticism by giving people an opportunity to self publish or to find sites that are friendly.” ~ Roger Ebert Download (right click and save as) | iTunes | Stitcher | Ask.fm | Twitter Opening Theme: Harebare Fanfare by Mimi Meme MIMI […]
“Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation.” ~ Walt Disney I believe that animation is the freest form of expression. It’s a topic I extrapolated on in my last article, ‘Why Anime?‘ – if […]
“The universe seems neither benign nor hostile, merely indifferent.” ~ Carl Sagan Even after leaving this Earth, mankind continues to fight. But it’s not gravity that weighs our souls down. Beautifully animated, that is the message of Gundam Tunderbolt. I was enthralled by the brilliant juxtaposition of jazz against the stubborn pride of two mobile […]
“Mental wounds not healing Life’s a bitter shame I’m goin’ off the rails on a crazy train!“ ~ Ozzy Osborn Download (right click and save as) | iTunes | Stitcher | Ask.fm | Twitter Opening Theme: Some Version of Bloody Tears from Castlevania Ending Theme: Toonami Deep Space Bass – Ticket to Ride on Titan […]
“テレビアニメを見るときは部屋を明るくして、テレビからはなれて見てください！ When watching anime, light up the room, and leave some distance between the TV and yourself!“ ~ Ginpachi Sensei Download (right click and save as) | iTunes | Stitcher | Ask.fm | Twitter Opening Theme: Gintama Song by Gintama the Character Ending Theme: Gintama Song by Gintama the Character – Neo Armstrong Jet Cyclone […]
“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” ~ Walt Disney Pilgrimage to JEUGIA Sanjo honten for “K-On!” pic.twitter.com/nDvQ0Sh9Ux — Michael Vito (@mjvito) February 10, 2016 We remember places. The house where you grew up, your favorite store, the […]
“At a certain point, you realize you have a responsibility more behind yourself and your need for adrenaline. I’m glad I did things in my 20’s that were more reckless.” ~ Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam For many, the 80’s were a magical time. The quote from Charles Dickens “It was the best of times, it […]
“The voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche The longest episode yet. There are a lot of good voices this season, and Colton stops by to explain the voices behind everyone’s favorite sextuplets along with some of the voices behind other shows this season. Did […]
“You’ve done something admirable. You can hold your head high. Good night, Shinji-kun. Cheer up.” ~ Misato Katsuragi ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ The year is 2016. For those of you who followed along with the #EvangelionTimeline, this is the keystone, my final ‘I need you’. But more than that, this is my thank you. Download (right […]
“Cast in the name of God, Ye not guilty.“ ~ Kazuyoshi Katayama ‘The Big O” I’m looking forward to seeing the types of Google searches that will bring people to this page. This episode was originally intended to be part of Mech Month, however, due to a plethora of projects and time constraints of the […]
Josh five minutes before posting the show: “What quote do I use?! This is mecha… let’s see… Josh searches of quotes about robots, steel, weapons, the Eiffel tower… “Oh, here we go.” “Rocket punch!” ~Koji Kabuto Some say this episode is late, but I prefer to think of it as a mid-season power up. […]
In my mind, the question ‘Why?’ is perhaps the most powerful question a person can ask. Three letters can be uttered in a single breath, and they throw everything into question. Entire conversations of complex and delicate explanation collapse under the weight of ‘Why?’; under the demands that they justify themselves solely on their own […]
“To me, June 13th is a date of commemoration. At least, it should be. It has nothing to do with the bloomers or the school swimsuit. It began with a question from my girlfriend, Senjougahara Hitagi, who I’ve been going out with since last month. Mother’s Day. May 14. “We’re going on a date.” This […]
“She was not particularly tall. Her physical condition was not all that different from a normal high school girl. If anything, she was a little petite and slender. Graceful was about the perfect word for her. However, Kanbaru Suruga could jump. Last year, due to a bit of socializing, I had just once seen a […]
It’s a common practice in Monogatari fandom – ‘best girl’ ranking. Logic takes a spectator’s seat to the side; watching, but rarely taking part in the tumult of opinion and maelstrom of emotion. There are a few clear heads that stand above all the rest, this much is true, but I think I stand alone […]
“In the corner of the room, Senjougahara always read by herself. Sometimes it would be a hard cover book, but sometimes it would be one of those manga that lower your IQ. She seemed to be quite indiscriminate in her choice of books. Maybe because she reads anything with words, though there may be quality […]
Wanna hear some manga? Well, you can’t because manga is a print only medium limited to shades of black and white. And you read it backwards. But if you want to hear a podcast where I talk about One Punch Man and My Hero Academia then you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what this is. […]
You might think given the title of this episode that this is part three of some sort of Anime Weekend Atlanta Coverage. You would be right. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: So two podcasters walk into a con… oh, yeah, that’s the episode. It was Sunday, the end of an endurance run […]
So getting back from Anime Weekend Atlanta, I was smart enough to take Monday off for recuperative purposes. I needed time to cleanse my body from the overdose of caffeine, sleep deprivation (cause of the first ailment) and to reflect on the awesome experience that was AWA. It was a seriously great time. I got […]
“People easily ignore what the most important or cherished things are in their day-to-day lives. By incorporating science fiction and fantasy elements, audiences are more likely to discover what they don’t notice normally. I hope audiences can see beyond spectacular visual effects and see what’s most important value for themselves. ” ~Mamoru Hosoda (July 15th, […]
“The future is not a straight line, it is filled with many crossroads. The must be a future that we can choose for ourselves.” ~Akria (1998) This is usually the place where I would write some sort of summery for the episode, maybe describe what the topic is, or add some notes I forgot to […]
“At school, your tests only have one right answer, and you might only get half points or zero if you put the wrong answer. But in what we call “the real word”, things aren’t so black and white, so you should think about things for yourself and express them in words or pictures. This is […]
I know I haven’t written anything for a while, updates aside. With the transition of audio, I’ve neglected the project I started – and that’s no good. But a lot has happened since last time I posted, and there is plenty to speak on. I guess, in some sort of weird way, this comes as […]
Podcasting – yeah I do it, and sometimes I do it with others. As aforementioned on the last episode of the podcast, I did a project with both CJ Hitchcock and Colton. And you need to listen to it. First, I want to give a warm welcome to Hitch for making it back to podcast […]
It’s funny that we tried to talk about Kuroko no Basket and kept getting distracted… What were we talking about again? oh yeah, that thing with the basket ball. A very special guest, @meowth9000, stops by to talk about a show she introduced me to, and I thank her for that. As such, I invited […]
I will never know. I will never know what it was like to be there. I will never know what it was like to be the pilot of a B-29. I will never know the loss of loved ones, swallowed by the cruelty of flames. I will never know what it was like having to […]
Shonen JUMP has always held a special place in my heart, so much so I might be just as much a fan of the magazine as I am the actual manga within. So thus when I had the opportunity to review Jump Stars Victory VS+, I jumped on it… ok, I’ll stop now. Both Chris […]
Did you know Rocket Grunt and GranRodeo have their initials reversed? I never did. Maybe they’re fans of one another? I would love to see Kishow and e-Zuka as Jessie and James. I guess the bassist and be Meowth… Anyway enjoy – Lucky number 7! It’s the biggest one ever! Introducing a new form of […]
If Anime Died This Sentence ____ . What would you do? When will it happen? Is this a possibility? Nah, probably not, but that doesn’t stop some friends and I from talking about it. I knew when I reviewed Yamato I would have to deviate from form. I had concerns with the show being so […]
The first ever Senpai Coast to Coast bonus content! I visited as of late the Life Lessons: Gintama Manga Podcast run by my dear friend Colton. We talk about Gintama… just in case that wasn’t clear… ‘But wait, I didn’t know Josh watched Gintama!’ is what you are about to say, well, that’s because you […]
This episode we take off to Iscandar. Oft quoted as the most inspiring anime of our age, how does one speak of Yamato? The only way I know how, from the heart. I knew when I reviewed Yamato I would have to deviate from form. I had concerns with the show being so new that […]
Like Goku, if you thought this podcast was dead than you’re in for a surprise. I had to train for 100 years (more like two weeks) in order to be powerful enough. And when My laziness kicked in it felt like x300 Earth’s gravity! Week after week my enjoyment grows making this show. But it’s […]
‘Say thank you for all the things we love about Japan…’ With Dragon Ball Super making news and a wonderful season of anime to comment on, let’s take some time to talk about a lil’ ol’ studio named SHAFT, a man named Akiyuki Shinbo, and Nisekoi.Week after week my enjoyment grows making this show. But […]
A second episode, just so you know ‘Yes, this is real.’ For this week’s incarnation we’re going to talk about Gundam Buildfighters TRY. There are no limits.For those of you who may be new to my work, I used to run a much older and forgotten about thing; welcome to Senpai Coast to Coast! Download […]
With a face made for radio, I’m back with a the new podcast – this is Senpai Coast to Coast! My deepest of gratitude to all those who encouraged me to pick up podcasting again. This one’s for you. For this very first episode Death Parade is placed under the microscope. But this isn’t your […]
Can you hear it? This voice of mine was sucked emptily into darkness If the world has meaning to it, Then these kinds of feelings aren’t futile Sorairo Days – Shoko Nakagawa Mecha, just word alone causes over half of anime fandom to sigh. On average, the regular anime fan only remains a fan for […]
I mentioned before the absence of Evangelion Q in my repertoire – I have fixed this. Closer to the topic at hand, the final volume of the Evangelion manga has finally made its way to store shelves . It’s great to see the series come to an end; it’s been a long time coming. I […]
The Japanese say you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends, and your family. The third face, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are. So what would happen if you did? February 1984, seeds of the […]
“So is this a new film?” I find myself in the car again, going 5 miles over the limit on the freeway, friends in the back seat of my Civic. Usually there’s a lot more traffic this time of day, but the road is relatively vacant, making for easy cruising. “No. It’s been out for […]
It’s old news, but it’s good news; Remasters are coming to Bluray! Friday, August 26th hardly anyone in Japan will show up for work, instead they will form polite lines trailing out of each and every store that has them in stock, be it Bluray or DVD. As electrifying as this may be, what truly […]
One paradox always remains true: the only thing that doesn’t change is that everything changes. The career of Hayao Miyazaki is a prime example of that, having floated in and out of retirement for the last decade, but this time, something is different. It’s almost concrete… but things change. He was born in an era […]
So it’s 2015. Everywhere I turn, Evangelion fans are losing their minds with the prospect of the third impact being only a year away. But while that is going on, I’m zoning out to the World Evangelion Jazz Night!; let me tell you, that album is worth every penny! So while it all comes tumbling […]
Ookami Kodomo no Ame yo Yuki; Wolf Children. I smile just thinking about this movie. It’s just… so perfect. Life can be complicated, and even more complicated to portray on film, but the director, Mamoru Hosoda, does it flawlessly. It doesn’t matter what mood I’m in, I find myself grinning and misty eyed. There’s so […]
It was only a matter of time. A real long time. The Platinum Collection now reflects it’s name; it’s so hard to come by, we needed this. To be a hundred percent honest, even if it never reaches American shores, just knowing that it exists brings makes me happy. On top of that, the manga […]
Aoi Honō, aka Blue Blazes, just wrapped up the past October. The television adaptation of Kazuhiko Shimamoto’s manga is an intensive, high octane history lesson on the founders of GAINAX, right as the magic was happening. I’m currently making my way through the sea of belly laughs and zaniness that I’ve come to love from […]
I thought I’d only be watching two shows this season, maybe a few others here and there, but mostly I was in it for the Gundam. Then I caught wind of this Parasyte Maxim thing where this guy’s hand turns into a dick or something, so I’m watching that too. I’m behind on my Sailor […]
It all started with a little post like this one. I had been lurking the Evangelion subreddit for some time, just for kicks and giggles during a personal rewatch; but upon seeing this, I had the mind and haughty idea to contribute my love and passion for Eva. The question is: ‘Do we really need […]