Otalku

Otalku: Tape Trading, 80s/90s Anime and More!

Welcome to Otalku! A place where Japanese anime and manga fans can hang! In the inaugural episode, hosts Greg, Mike, David, and Paul discuss their favorite Japanese animations and set expectations for the show and what listeners can expect in each episode. Topics Discussed: The hosts discuss their first experience with Japanese animation. Tape trading in the 80s and 90s. Inappropriate tape trading at school….

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Otalku: Introductions

Welcome to Otalku! A place where Japanese anime and manga fans can hang! Topics Discussed: The hosts discuss their first experience with Japanese animation. Tape trading in the 80s and 90s. Inappropriate tape trading at school. Sexuality in anime: American vs Japanese culture. Favorite anime growing up and currently. Renting Anime in the 90s was…

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