This week, we have a slight change of plans. Nancy, our incredible host, is taking a little break to recharge and get back to her best. But fret not, because we will be back next week with an all new episode! In the meantime, why not join us on social media for some delightful content to keep you entertained! Follow us @otakunoobspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Hey there! Come and join us on this amazing adventure as we embark on a journey to watch the beloved Hayao Miyazaki film, My Neighbor Totoro. You won't want to miss out on all the magic and wonder this film has to offer. Just click on the links below to find out more and start watching! Let's have a fantastic time together! Don't forget to follow us on social media @otakunoobspod https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/My_Neighbor_Totoro https://aniwave.to/watch/my-neighbor-totoro.1n3p --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Happy birthday to our Podcast! Season two is now complete and will be back next week with season three! In the meantime, don’t forget to follow us on social media @otakunoobspod for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Season 2 finale! What a year it has been and we are celebrating the end of our second season with the Live Action Adaptation of Ghost in the Shell. Available on PlutoTV app for Free (with ads) don’t forget to rate and review, follow us on social media @otakunoobspod Read along with us https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_in_the_Shell_(2017_film) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Oh no! It seems like our audio is having a bit of a meltdown. But fear not, my dear listeners, for we shall return next week with a new episode! And hey, while you eagerly await our glorious comeback, make sure to keep tabs on us via Social Media @otakunoobspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Embark on an otherworldly adventure as we delve deep into the mysterious world of Agartha in Makoto Shinkai's Children Who Chase Lost Voices. Join us this week as we journey into the earth and uncover its secrets! The movie (sub & dub) is available, for Free on YouTube https://youtu.be/vAOKQxrtp-Y?si=nsQdfg7zmL8eokaK Reading From Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_Who_Chase_Lost_Voices Finale Song by R3MusicBox https://youtu.be/BtkfTcolqYI?si=ZAu7P80FVA5SbNLR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

We're back and we’re kicking off this Holiday season with Makoto Shinkai’s early masterpiece, 5 Centimeters per Second. Available for free AniWave https://aniwave.to/watch/5-centimeters-per-second.v50l https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_Centimeters_per_Second --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

BONUS EPISODE: The Tragedy of Lindsay Ann Hawker..We’ll be back next week with an all new episode! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Lindsay_Hawker --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

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It’s True Crime November and this week we talk about the ruthless killer, Masumi Hayashi. Don’t forget to rate us and follow us on social media @otakunoobspod https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masumi_Hayashi_(murderer) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

It’s True Crime November at The Otaku Podcast! Join us as we delve into one of Japan's most puzzling open cases, The Setagaya Family Murders. Don’t forget to rate and review, and follow us on social media @otakunoobspod https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setagaya_family_murder --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

On our last Spooky Season Bonus episode, Laura retells Junji Ito’s A Gentle Goodbye. Don’t forget to join us on social media @otakunoobspod and thank you for listening! We’ll be back next week with True Crime November https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/Lingering_Farewell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Happy Halloween! Today we talk about the twisted J-Horror movie Audition, available for free (with ads) on Tubi. Don’t forget to follow us on social media @otakunoobspod https://link.tubi.tv/BYluMmoyhEb https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audition_(1999_film) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Happy Spooky Season! Today, Laura reads two haunting tales from savvytokyo.com Don’t forget to join us I. Social Media @otakunoobspod http://savvytokyo.com/real-japanese-ghost-stories-the-shriekquel/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

On this weeks chilling episode, Nancy covers Junji Ito’s ‘Hanging Balloons’ and Laura retells the story ‘The Town without Streets’ Don’t forget to give us 5 Stars and Follow us on social media @otakunoobspod https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/The_Hanging_Balloons https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/The_Town_Without_Streets --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

BONUS EPISODE! Read along with Laura https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/Glyceride Follow us on social media @otakunoobspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Junji Ito fans, get ready for a frightful episode! Today, we cover two of the Horror master’s terrifying tales. Are you brave enough to listen? Don't forget to give us 5 starts!- and follow us on social media @otakunoobspod Links to the stories we read on today's episode https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/Fashion_Model and https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/Layers_of_Fear --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

On this weeks spooky bonus episode, Laura reads one of Junji Ito’s short story, Back Alley. Don’t forget to rate us 5 stars and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @otakunoobspod A special thank you to Dream Protocol for our background music https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/Back_Alley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Join us as we discuss the Forest of Aokigahara, Japan’s Suicide Forest. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @otakunoobspod and rate us 5 stars! https://itsyourjapan.com/haunted-forest-in-japan/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/73288/15-eerie-things-about-japans-suicide-forest https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ https://youtu.be/4FDSdg09df8?si=a5LfvAk06hvE9Z8A --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message

Thank you so much to @animeraiin for this spooky story! If you have your own Halloween or Ghost story to submit, please send to @otakunoobspod on Instagram or email us at otakunoobspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakunoobspod/message