100 episodes

An Anime/Animated Retrospective Podcast where we range from Ghibli to Godzilla. 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.

Anime Was (Not) A Mistake AW(N)AM

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 8 Ratings

An Anime/Animated Retrospective Podcast where we range from Ghibli to Godzilla. 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.

    Episode 259: Berserk II (1997)

    Episode 259: Berserk II (1997)

    The war between Midland and the Tudor Empire rages on as we watch the next four episodes of Berserk. With each victory, Griffith and his Band of the Hawk receive more respect and adoration. While the King entrusts the Band of the Hawk with one mission after another, others in his court grow suspicious of the group. Guts and Griffith face their greatest challenge yet when Nosferatu Zodd, a seemingly immortal demonic entity, enters the fray on the side of the Tudors. Outmatched in terms of pure strength, the two warriors are only spared when Zodd notices Griffith's Crimson Behelit. He leaves Guts with a grave warning: when Griffith's ambition crumbles, Guts will meet his death. Such a crisis might be approaching faster than anyone realizes, with the Midland nobles conspiring to kill Griffith from the shadows. Make sure that you've properly picked your poison and donned some whale-themed armor for today's exciting episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!
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    Music Provided:
    “Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007
    “The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017
    “Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Episode 258: Soul Eater (Part 4)

    Episode 258: Soul Eater (Part 4)

    Does your skin itch? Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? Anime Was (Not) A Mistake puts the first part of Soul Eater to a mad end tonight! Our student miesters and weapons continue on their mission to stop the revival of the Kishin. On their way they must deal with tadpole bombs, haunting visions and some genuinely traumatic body horror. With the blending of genres and tone, there is no way of knowing who or what will be left standing in the chaotic rubble of Death City. Join us as we try to pull each other's soul out of the darkness and hope that the breaking dawn will save us all. 
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    Music Provided:
    “Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007
    “The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017
    “Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 257: Berserk (1997)

    Episode 257: Berserk (1997)

    Despair and destruction follow any podcast that bears the Brand of Sacrifice. Berserk (1997) was the first anime adaptation of Kentarou Miura's legendary work. While numerous changes and omissions were made in order to condense Berserk's first two arcs into a 25-episode season, this anime is still remembered fondly. The story follows Guts, the Black Swordsman, as he seeks revenge against the man who plunged the world into darkness. Guts draws the Snake Lord, one of the Apostles of the God Hand, out of his castle in order to face justice. After retrieving a strange relic from the fallen baron, Guts reflects on the events that brought him to this point. In the past, the mercenary Guts found himself inducted into the Band of the Hawk by the group's charismatic leader, Griffith. The Band of the Hawk rose to even greater prominence as the hundred-year war between Midland and Tudor reached its peak. As Guts settled into his newfound role as a war hero, Griffith resolved to defy fate at any cost. Remember to sharpen your gigantic sword, reload your crossbow, and avoid animatronic beignets for today's exciting episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake! 
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    Music Provided:
    “Fleeting Lullaby” – Ado/FAKE TYPE – One Piece Film: Red
    “Run” – Hirasawa Susumu – Millennium Actress
    “Walk Like An Egyptian” – The Bangles – Different Light/Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Ending Theme.

    • 1 hr 37 min
    Episode 256: Soul Eater (Part 3)

    Episode 256: Soul Eater (Part 3)

    It is time to go werewolf on another episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake as we continue with Soul Eater. On tonight's truncated episode we learn just what weapons Dan and Jonathan would be in Meister hands and even our witch souls. Enjoy some anime stylings of breaking out of prison, snatching some attaché cases, crashing parties, and kicking some ass. We may be running down this long hallway, but there is guaranteed some backstory. We know that you were snooping at the nearby laboratory so  you better confess that you were listening to the podcast. 
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    Music Provided:
    “Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007
    “The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017
    “Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Episode 255: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders: Part V

    Episode 255: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders: Part V

    The coast of Egypt is finally in sight, but the battle is just getting started for Jotaro Kujo and his friends. As the first half of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders comes to a close, the group takes a detour to a small island. There, Polnareff gets a lesson in grief and greed from the genie-like Stand Judgment. Only the timely return of an old friend is enough save Polnareff and roast this dangerous new enemy. Next, the group uses a submarine to cross the Red Sea in style. Deep beneath the waves, the High Priestess Stand merges with the submarine and takes the Joe-Bros by surprise. Even if our heroes can escape into open water, the High Priestess stands ready to give them a mouthful. Remember to check your scuba gear and count your coffee mugs for today's barnacle-covered episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!
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    Music Provided:
    “Fleeting Lullaby” – Ado/FAKE TYPE – One Piece Film: Red
    “Run” – Hirasawa Susumu – Millennium Actress
    “Walk Like An Egyptian” – The Bangles – Different Light/Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Ending Theme.

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Episode 254: Good Movie Podcast?: Episode 07: Dogville (2003)

    Episode 254: Good Movie Podcast?: Episode 07: Dogville (2003)

    Mind my Gooseberry Bushes! Tonight on Good Movie Podcast? Dan and Jonathan are taking a much deserved trip to Dogville (2003). In this town is the underlying belly of seedy Americana. With a cast full of goodie goodies what happens when Nicole Kidman waltzes in? In a theatrical commentary of America who will be left standing, gnawing at the bones of humanity? Bring your chalk outlines and labeled stage directions, who is to be believed? Will Dan Ryan  finally write the next great American novel? Will Jonathan resist smashing some Precious Moments figurines? The answers are both resoundingly clear, but maybe you should listen and demonstrate the tenants of stoicism? 
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    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

    • 1 hr 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

G. Goo ,

Great listen!

I’m not a big anime fan so I listen to mostly the anime adjacent episodes, but really enjoy the extensive coverage of some of my favorite films including Pirates of the Caribbean and the early Pokémon movies

dr heather c ,

I listen to the non anime episodes

it’s good

Philip Heard ,

Solid Studio Ghibli Review Podcast

A good listen for anime fans, particularly those who love Ghibli.

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