Anime Was (Not) A Mistake

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An Anime/Animated Retrospective Podcast ranging from the realms of Ghibli to Godzilla and beyond. Join resident nerd co-hosts Jonathan Kwiatkowski and Dan Ryan as they travel through spirit realms, new, fascinating worlds, and fly through the skies in order to prove that Anime Was (Not) A Mistake.

  1. Episode 367: Good Movie Podcast?: Episode 15: Sunday in the Park with George (1984)

    1D AGO

    Episode 367: Good Movie Podcast?: Episode 15: Sunday in the Park with George (1984)

    Well, there are worse things than recording a theater/anime podcast on a Sunday? On this glorious Sunday's episode of Anime Was (Not) a Mistake presents Good Movie Podcast?  Jonathan hopes to inspire Dan's artistic sensibilities with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapines' proshot of Sunday in the Park with George (1984). In a fictional, yet powerful examination of Georges Seurat's life in painting life around him on a series of Sundays, laughs, tears, and humanity will be discovered. Relationships and emotions that will hit home harder than the smell of baked goods, fresh from a waffle stove. You will be dazzled by the color and life around you with budding romances, the nature of art, and the progress of the medium over the turn on a century. Yes, its not technically a "movie" and yes we are wheeling out the VHS/TV combo like we are back in art school, but Jonathan is dead set on being a model who can concentrate there's no stopping him. Dan on the other hand struggles to make a hat, but I feel through the the tenants of balance, order, design, composition, and harmony he will let whatever comes from him will be new and teach the world to see...  Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Listen to Us on Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided by: Cab Calloway, Irving Mills and Clarence Gaskill – “Minnie the Moocher” – RCA Instrumental/Karaoke Version Dave Flesischer – “Let’s All Go to the Lobby”- National Film Registry/Library of Congress Kansas Joe McCoy, Herb Morand– “Why Don’t You Do Right” – Claudia Santoro Instrumental/Karaoke Version

    2h 45m
  2. Episode 366 - AWNAM: Animasterpiece Theater (Double Feature): Belladonna of Sadness (1973) & Angel's Egg (1985)

    MAY 17

    Episode 366 - AWNAM: Animasterpiece Theater (Double Feature): Belladonna of Sadness (1973) & Angel's Egg (1985)

    Animasterpiece Double Feature sexy witches and waterlogged creatures... Tonight, Anime Was (Not) A Mistake gets classy as we focus on two highly lauded anime feature length classics from time gone by. First, we are off to the pastel water colors of France in Eiichi Yamamoto's morality tale Belladonna of Sadness (1973). When the young innocent Jeanne is beset by every man, devil, and facet of the human race, she has no choice but to become a witch. Will her loveliness succumb to dark desires or is she but a mirror that will inspire all of humanity to follow suit? Next, we are off to the past or the future, in a silent, wet, dark world with Mamoru Oshii's seminal Angel's Egg (1985). In a world where people are scarce and all is passed down through biblical lore, will we discover what lies just under the shell of this egg? One girl potentially holds the world's inner workings close to her chest, but is she or we the true dreamer? Make sure to don your gowns and jewels and oh yes, bring your opera glasses! Bet you never thought that this silly little anime podcast could revel in the medium that is cinema.  Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Listen to Us on Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided by: “Quizás, quizás, quizás” & “Te Quiero Dijiste (Magic is Moonlight)” – Nat King Cole – In the Mood for Love Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “California Dreamin’” – The Mamas & The Papas – Chungking Express Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

    2h 7m
  3. Episode 365: Sinister Six - LIV: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

    MAY 10

    Episode 365: Sinister Six - LIV: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

    All the stars are out (and looking a little dimmer than usual) for today’s Sinister Selection. The episode begins with a special presentation of the Sinisties, where Jonathan and Dan recount their favorite Sinister Six picks of the year. Then, we journey across time and space to suffer through 2017’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. United Human Federation dispatches police partners Valerian and Laureline to Alpha, a space-traveling city made up of species from all over the galaxy. Alpha’s existence is threatened by an irradiated anomaly spreading from its core. Our heroes are uncertain who to trust, as this crisis exposes a larger conspiracy within the federation. Valerian and Laureline must make their way to Alpha’s core to uncover these secrets for themselves, meeting new allies (such as Rhianna) and enemies along the way. We can’t promise this adventure will end with a bang (besides it being the biggest bomb in the history of France), nor can we promise that you’ll learn anything. But maybe, just maybe, you’ll come away knowing the true meaning of love. Or something. We’re not sure. This one really got away from us. Either way, remember to pack your pearls and properly program your Cake-Pops for today’s inter-dimensional (shopping centre) episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake! Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided by: "Danse Macabre" Saint-Saëns - Rock/Metal Version Cover – EXMORTUS TV “Live and Learn” – Crush 40 - Main Theme of Sonic: Adventure 2 “Chromaggia” – Repo! The Genetic Opera: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

    2h 32m
  4. Episode 364: Sinister Six LIII: Joker: Folie a Deux (2024)

    MAY 3

    Episode 364: Sinister Six LIII: Joker: Folie a Deux (2024)

    Anything in life can happen in a show and every clown gets to build a mountain on Anime Was (Not) A Mistake presents Sinister Six. Tonight, Jonathan and Dan are musically inclined inmates at Arkham Asylum as they get lost in the madness that is Todd Phillips's  Joker: Folie a Deux (2024). Join us as we sing and dance through this (nonmusical) and try to correct the flaws of this crown prince of crime flick. With returning stars to the sinister stew like Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, (one doesn't deserve the sinister association IMO) if only our friends could see us now. All the aspects of this salacious sequel will be thoroughly examined before we take the stand! Jonathan's untrained voice and Dan's obsession with late night television hosts. Will the Joker be us?!?! All we know is that after the episode is done, we will be smiling our Glasgow Smiles, laughing manically, all for the love of the show. After all folks, that's entertainment!  Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided by: "Danse Macabre" Saint-Saëns - Rock/Metal Version Cover – EXMORTUS TV “Live and Learn” – Crush 40 - Main Theme of Sonic: Adventure 2 “Chromaggia” – Repo! The Genetic Opera: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

    2h 13m

  5. APR 26

    Episode 363: Dragon Ball GT - Super Android 17 Saga (Finale)

    The Super Android 17 Saga of Dragon Ball GT comes to a close, leaving Earth and its protectors facing an uncertain future. Android 17 and his evil twin finally unite and fuse into Super Android 17. This new Android far outclasses his two halves in terms of power, and gives the Z Fighters a run for their money as well. A globe-spanning battle ensues, but even Super Saiyan 4 might not be enough to save the day. Instead, the key to victory may lie in whatever spark of good still remains in 17. And when this fight is over, a strange new threat will emerge from the very Dragon Balls that our heroes have always relied on. Remember to check if your fellow mad scientist has any secret schemes before listening to this hair-flipping episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake! Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Listen to Us on Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided: “Stardust Crusaders” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014 “Koigokoro/In Love” - CLAMP –Victor Entertainment - Cardcaptor Sakura - Cardcaptor Sakura Original Soundtrack 4 - 2000 “Rest” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014

    1h 19m

  6. APR 19

    Episode 362: Cardcaptor Sakura: Part 11

    Things continue to get more and more interesting on Anime Was (Not) A Mistake as your two Chibi Bois continue with Cardcaptor Sakura Season 3. As Sakura still struggles with the effort of changing Clow Cards into Sakura Cards, more magical anomalies present themselves. First off, a panicky bike possessed by Dash speeds through the city. Then, a lore heavy episode with Sakura connecting with her great-grandfather, not since seen since Season 1. With an Alice in Wonderland shonen style episode and some shady Kero coded doppelganger dealings, the mysteries only continue to grow more and more mysterious. Lastly, with our leads trapped inside an elevator it is time to confront our relationships. Will Xiaolang finally work up the courage to confess how he really feels to Sakura? We have to work out things quickly, before we take a slight break and conclude this magical girl series in a few months. Or else Jonathan and Dan will be stuck in there true forms...and... Oh no! They just found out about the hidden uses of the Bubble Card.  Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Listen to Us on Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided: “Stardust Crusaders” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014 “Koigokoro/In Love” - CLAMP –Victor Entertainment - Cardcaptor Sakura - Cardcaptor Sakura Original Soundtrack 4 - 2000 “Rest” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014

    1h 10m

  7. APR 12

    Episode 361: Dragon Ball Z + GT Super Android Special

    Spring is in the air and so are evil cybernetic lifeforms. Today’s Dragon Ball double feature begins with the movie Super Android 13 from the Z era. This alternate take on the anime timeline features Dr. Gero’s supercomputer creating three new androids to take revenge on Goku and his friends. Android 13 proves to be the most dangerous member of the trio, absorbing parts from his fellow androids to attain a near-invincible new form. Then, as we continue Dragon Ball GT, Dr. Gero’s schemes evolve yet again as he teams up with the recently deceased Dr. Myuu. Together, they create a heartless doppelgänger of Android 17. Syncing their energies across realms, the two androids manage to pierce the veil between Earth and Hell. Old enemies are revived, challenges are issued, and haircuts are mocked on today’s death-defying episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake! Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Listen to Us on Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided: “Stardust Crusaders” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014 “Koigokoro/In Love” - CLAMP –Victor Entertainment - Cardcaptor Sakura - Cardcaptor Sakura Original Soundtrack 4 - 2000 “Rest” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014

    1h 39m

  8. APR 5

    Episode 360: Cardcaptor Sakura: Part 10

    Cardcaptor Sakura returns once more for the final third season on Anime Was (Not) A Mistake. With Sakura arriving at the end of another school term, deemed Master of the Clow Cards everything seems to be soaring higher than the Fly Card. However, with this newfound power, some new strange happenings star occurring around our heroes. Firstly, there are a few new classmates arriving at Tomoeda, and a British transfer student seems to be the object of Sakura's affection, to the envy of Xiaolang. Next the Clow Cards and some strange new magics seem to be ineffective to Sakura, without exerting a huge amount of energy. Rain becomes a deluge, a piano go on a rampage, and a teddy bear grows to Godzilla proportions. What strange nee magics are at work here...could it all be related to Clow Reed? One thing is certain, things are going to get more interesting..   Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Listen to Us on Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided: “Stardust Crusaders” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014 “Koigokoro/In Love” - CLAMP –Victor Entertainment - Cardcaptor Sakura - Cardcaptor Sakura Original Soundtrack 4 - 2000 “Rest” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014

    1h 46m
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An Anime/Animated Retrospective Podcast ranging from the realms of Ghibli to Godzilla and beyond. Join resident nerd co-hosts Jonathan Kwiatkowski and Dan Ryan as they travel through spirit realms, new, fascinating worlds, and fly through the skies in order to prove that Anime Was (Not) A Mistake.

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  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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