Anime Roundtable

Anime Roundtable
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Anime fandom with a Toronto flavour. The talk starts with anime, but can go many different places Web - www.animeroundtable.com Twitter and Instagram - @animeroundtable Email - animeroundtable@gmail.com

  1. Jun 28 ·  Bonus

    Space Heater Chat - June 20 2026: Where Are Anime Awards Trending?

    Anime Trending’s William Moo sits down with Mike to talk about his time on the judging panel for the recent Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the future of anime awards in general. Another angle on the “Physical vs Digital” debate, light novels and manga with respect to anime seasons. And then Mike gives some quick thoughts after seeing the live action version of Five Centimeters Per Second, and the lack of opportunity to see more Japanese live action movies outside of Japan. Producer's Note: We realize that much of this discussion might actually be out of date now. But we do feel (like with a lot of things we talk about), it'll find a way to become a conversation again William's Queue: Japan's Anime Revolution by Jonathan Clements Daemons of the Shadow Realm Eren the Southpaw This week’s Drinking Game: Take a shot when you hear Mike and William shifting in their chairs Visit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com

    1h 20m

  2. May 28

    May 25 2026 - Anime North Day Two: Umbrella CSI

    We begin day two of our annual Anime North visit by looking back on day two…and the rain. And you know the autographs for the Japanese Guests of Honour would be a story 00:48:10 - We quickly recap the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and give a thought on a brewing discussion about how much it matters 01:08:42 - Assistant Programming Director Norm McEvoy makes his annual appearance and actually answers some of the concerns of Day 2 and specifically how Japanese Guests can be different from other guests at anime conventions. Then of course the weather, and thoughts on the 30th Edition of Anime North, along with thoughts for the organizing members who passed away, most notably Cathy Schutt (Graphics Coordinator) 01:41:40 - Mike’s Final Insult. What’s in the number 30? Tonight’s Drinking Game: Take a shot everytime you hear Kevin tapping the table Opening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico Masaki Visit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com

    1h 50m

  3. May 23 ·  Bonus

    Space Heater Chat - May 22 2026: Anime North Night One, Brrr (Part II)…Rain Tomorrow

    We begin our annual visit to Anime North by catching up with Lawrence and make our usual initial observations on the grounds, especially the Toronto Congress Centre side. Then talk anime merchandise, streaming on service not called Crunchyroll, and use all of that to look forward to tomorrow Tonight’s Drinking Game: Take a shot when Norm comes in to check in Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke, and Lawrence Black Visit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com

    1h 30m

  4. May 11 ·  Bonus

    Space Heater Chat - May 10 2026: The Anime-May one third pole (aka Anime North two weeks away)

    Of course Mike and James had to start with a lot of video game talk (we believe in fandom’s overlap). Then Mike wonders how much AI help would be needed for the socials in the future, and how much video should figure into the podcast side. We come back to Toronto and look ahead to Anime North and beyond to the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, and the Toronto Japanese Film Festival. The first English voice of Sailor Moon is running for Toronto City Council this fall. Then, in memoriam we remember Ted Turner, Tatsuo Sato, and Koji Suzuki and their impact on our fandom over the years. And it’s Mother’s Day, so we talk about our Moms in our fandom. And the Queues: - Your Castle’s Little Helper - Cat’s Eye - Petshop of Horrors - Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku - Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten - The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses - I Made Friends With the Second Prettiest Girl in Class This Week’s Drinking Game: Take a shot when Mike or James make a joke that goes over the other’s head Mike Nicolas and James Austin —— Visit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com

    2h 7m

  5. Apr 6

    April 3 2026 - The Actual 20th Anniversary Episode…Japanese Crime and Punishment?

    And we start it with a story about Neil and one of his favourite subjects…hentai. And the others give their 20 year reflections of the Roundtable and the Toronto fan community 00:33:10 - We give the latest update to the Pokemon Centre stabbing murder. Along with an overview of shops based on specific IPs 01:06:20 - We finally weigh in on the Shogakukan cover up controversy and wonder about the past competence of its editorial department 01:28:00 - And the nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards are… And the Queues Is It My Fault That I Got Bullied? One Piece Live Action Hagenai Geppy-X The Darwin Incident Oshi Uplink Tim Horton's Korea and Anne of Green Gables This Week’s Drinking Game - Pour one out to the victims of the stories we talked about this week Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Kevin Ng, Mohamed Sharmarke, Amy-Lynn Greig Opening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico Masaki Visit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com

    2h 22m

  6. Mar 24 ·  Bonus

    Space Heater Chat - March 21 2026: The More Things Change…20 years on

    Mike and James do a space heater for the first time with the wireless mics…and you can hear it. And we start by looking back on 20 years of the Roundtable, and what has changed in terms of how we keep up with any of this (hint: social media and life). And then we look ahead to episode 100 This Week’s Drinking game: Take a shot when you hear Mike taking a TUMS, or use the word “efficency” Mike Nicolas and James Austin What was mentioned Gachiakuta Kaho Shibuya becomes a Twitch ambassador Afroman Lawsuit The Shogakukan controversy Seven Seas Publishing is purchased by Media Do Right Stuf warehouse is for sale Visit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com

    1h 52m

  7. Feb 17

    February 13 2026 - Here’s One for the Industry!

    We start the Valentines episode by recapping Mike’s space heater review of Scarlet 00:15:22 - We look at the latest crackdown in manga piracy and try and make some sense out of it 00:49:38 - Kodansha expands their Print on Demand program. Of which Crunchyroll is part of? 00:56:00 - We crack the whip on the obligatory Crunchyroll stuff. Let’s start with the store… 01:13:30 - Then the streaming subscription prices…going up 01:32:00 - Fandom kept the receipts from Viz. And a quick history of limbo titles from them 01:53:35 - What’s on our queues? James - Lupin III: The Immortal Bloodline Moh - Scarlet (maybe) Kevin - Stray Kids: The DominATE Experience Mike - Falling For Her Secret Side (LN), Otonari Asobi (LN) 02:11:55 - The community calendar, Fruits Basket Prelude, Oshi Uplink V-Tuber Convention This Week’s Drinking Game: Take a shot when Mike goes on his rant Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke, Kevin Ng (eventually) Opening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico Masaki Visit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com

    2h 27m

  8. Feb 13 ·  Bonus

    Space Heater Chat - February 6 2025: This Phone Call is Being Recorded

    Mike and Moh were talking on the phone the day after the former went out to see Scarlet in IMAX. So the former hit the record button so everyone can know if it's worth seeing in IMAX... Check out our linktr.ee for more all of our links to our blog, channels, and socials, animeroundtable.com

    34 min
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Anime fandom with a Toronto flavour. The talk starts with anime, but can go many different places Web - www.animeroundtable.com Twitter and Instagram - @animeroundtable Email - animeroundtable@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Anime Roundtable
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    276
  • Rating
    Explicit
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