Mindless Midlife Musings of the Anime Nerd

Buttobi CPU

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:39 +0000

Today overclock our processors and max out our RAM as we tackle the world of Buttobi CPU!

Ladius (aka Le Deus)

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:22 +0000

In today's episode we traverse the globe hunting for the lost treasure Rido as we join forces with Riot in Ladius...Le Deus?

Iczelion

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:09 +0000

Today we charge up our will power to fight psychotic siblings and their army of aliens as we take on Iczelion

Otaku No Video

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:09 +0000

Today we take a sobering look at anime fandom in the 80's as we join the rest of the club in Otaku no Video.

Baoh

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:23 +0000

Today we power up our biological armaments and battle monsters and assassins as we fight our inner parasite in Baoh.

Top 10 Anime of All Time: Part 2

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:09 +0000

Today we continue the fight for our favorites to determine the definitive Mindless Midlife Musings of the Anime Nerd's Top 10 Anime of All Time!

Top 10 Anime of All Time: Part 1

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:13 +0000

Today we begin the process of elimination as our favorite anime go head-to-head so we can determine the Mindless Midlife Musings of the Anime Nerd's Top 10 Anime of All Time!

My My Mai

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today we cure the mentally ill, give hair to the folically challenged, bust some ghosts, and more as we help the adorable consultant Mai Waku in My My Mai.

Mobile Suite Gundam The Movie III: Encounters in Space

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:09 +0000

Today the war comes to its ultimate conclusion as we suit up for combat in Mobile Suit Gundam The Movie III: Encounters in Space.

Vics Top 10

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Today we discuss another of our panelists' top 10 anime of all time. This time it's Vic's turn!

Mobile Suit Gundam The Movie II: Soldiers of Sorrow

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:50 +0000

Today we join the heroic team of White Base as we continue our journey through the infamous real-robot series in Mobile Suit Gundam The Movie II: Soldiers of Sorrow.

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Movie I

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:02 +0000

In todays episode we suit up for some real robot mecha action as we take on the Principality of Zeon in our Mobile Suit Gundam!

Lanette's Top 10

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:41 +0000

In today's episode we discuss another one of panelist's top ten anime of all time. Today's Top 10 is Lanette's!

Starship Troopers

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:44 +0000

Tonight we're doing our part by enlisting in the Terran Federation Military and joining Johnny Rico as we become Starship Troopers

Variable Geo

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:21 +0000

In today's episode we place a special order with a side of fan-service as we discuss yet another fighting game anime as beautiful warriors try to have it "maid" in Variable Geo!

Rei-Lan Orchid Emblem

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:40 +0000

Tonight we get in the ring and try to take on the criminal underworld of Blue City and maybe get some ink while we're at it, as we discuss Rei-Lan: Orchid Emblem!

Brians Top 10

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:06 +0000

Today we have some fun and discuss another one of panelists top ten anime of all time. Up next is Brian!

Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:11 +0000

In todays episode we relocate to Tron City and uncover the mystery of the Caizer stones with Isato Voltage Fighter Gowkaizer!

Golgo 13: Queen Bee

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Today we take the job and join Duke Togo on his latest assassin-for-hire spy-thriller film, Golgo 13: Queen Bee.

Ricks Top 10

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As we start zeroing in on our 100th episode, we thought we'd have some fun and force our panelists to name their top 10 anime of all time.

Perfect Blue

Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Today we take a look at the world of idols, fan culture, and the psychological trauma of living in that world as we discuss Perfect Blue

Pom Poko

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Today we befriend the Tanuki and see if we have the balls to stand up to suburban development expansion in Pom Poko!

Double Feature: Battle Team Lakers EX & Call Me Tonight

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Today we try something new. A Hentai Double Feature! First we Armor-up with the girls of Blade Star and battle the Godram in Battle Team Lakers EX! Then we man the phones as we help Rumi Natsumi solve a young man's unique issues in Call Me Tonight!

Advancer Tina

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Today we blast off into space with the D.U.A. to search the cosmos for new planets and resources as we discuss Advancer Tina!

Dominion Tank Police

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Today we join the ranks of Newport City's finest and take on the out of control criminal element as we jump in our squad...Tanks? In Dominion Tank Police!

Unico

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Today we follow the adventures of the most adorable little unicorn as he seeks out friendship and family in the Osamu Tezuka's Unico

Genocyber

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In todays episode we see if we can stop the rise of the Vajra apocalypse as we merge psyche's with Genocyber.

Guy

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today we're traversing the stars with intergalactic man of mystery "Guy" as he and his partner Raina seek the ultimate score in Guy: Double Target!

Devil Hunter Yohko

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

We muster our courage and join the fight against the demon plane as we discuss Devil Hunter Yohko!

Riding Bean

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today we rev up our engines and join the chase to help exonerate Bean Bandit from a kidnapping frame-job in Riding Bean.

Patlabor: The Movie

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we join up with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's 2nd Special Vehicles Section and help reel in the errant Labors as we take on Patlabor: The Movie!

Ranma 1/2 The Movie 2: Nihao My Concubine

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode we take a leisurely cruise and get caught up in another bridal misunderstanding as we discuss Ranma 1/2 The Movie 2: Nihao My Concubine!

Ranma 1/2 The Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron China

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today we travel from Japan to Nekonron, China as we help Ranma Saotome rescue his fiance Akane from the Seven Lucky Gods in Ranma 1/2: Big Trouble in Nekonron China

Art of Fighting

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode we join Ryo and Robert as we try to rescue Yuri from Mister Big using the Art of Fighting!

Iria Zeiram: The Animation

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today we join the ranks of the Hunters, and follow Iria as she tries to defeat the unstoppable killing machine known as Zeiram.

A Vision of Escaflowne: Part 4

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Join us as we complete our journey to Gaea and defeat the Zaibach empire in our closing episode of A Vision of Escaflowne

A Vision of Escaflowne: Part 3

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Hitomi, Van, and Allen continue their adventure through the lands of Gaea as the Zaibach empire raises the stakes in A Vision of Escaflowne: Part 3!

A Vision of Escaflowne: Part 2

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we continue our mission to help Hitomi and Prince Van on their journey to unite Gaea and thwart the evil plans of the Zaibach empire as we suit up for a Vision of Escaflowne Part 2!

A Vision of Escaflowne: Part 1

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we travel across dimensions to help Hitomi and Prince Van on their journey to unite Gaea and thwart the evil plans of the Zaibach empire as we suit up for A Vision of Escaflowne!

Samurai Shodown

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Today we fight for the fate of the world and battle Ankokusin Ambrosia as we and the holy warriors prepare for a Samurai Shodown!

Five Star Stories

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we power up our Mortar Headds and travel to the Joker Star Cluster as we seek out our very own Fatima in Five Star Stories

Neon Genesis Evangelion - Part 2

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Our existential crisis continues as we take on the remainder of Neon Genesis Evangelion!

Neon Genesis Evangelion - Part 1

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Today we suit up and join Nerv in the battle for humanity as we fight Angels and our own psychological breakdown in Neon Genesis Evangelion!

Macross: Do You Remember Love?

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we enlist in U.N. Spacy and face off against the Zentradi and Meltrandi as we protect the last hope for humanity in Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?

Gall Force

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Today we join the crew of the Star Leaf in a centuries-long war between the Paranoids and the Solnoids as we watched Gall Force: Eternal Story.

Jem

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It's excitement, adventure, glamour, glitter, fashion, and fame as we discuss Jem! The truly outrageous animated series from 1985.

Wicked City

Mon, 27 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Today we join the Black Guard and help protect a fragile peace between demons and humans as we try to survive in this Wicked City.

La Blue Girl

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Today we venture into the Shikima Realm and master our "Ninjitsu" as we battle our way through the Supernatural erotic martial arts comedy, La Blue Girl.

Demon City Shinjuku

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we focus our Nempo and battle Rebi Ra and the servants of evil in Demon City Shinjuku!

Akira Revisited

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Brian finished it! So today we're revisiting the biggest, baddest anime of all time! AKIRA, the 1988 classic anime that paved the way for the growth of anime worldwide.

Oh! My Goddess

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Today we call the Goddess Helpline for consultation as we summon Belldandy and her sisters to help navigate love and college life in Oh My Goddess!

Royal Space Force

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It's time to find out if we have the "Right Stuff" as we volunteer for the Royal Space Force and head for the stars flying on the Wings of Honneamise.

You're Under Arrest

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today we're ready to serve and protect as we partner up with Natsumi and Miyuki in the slice of life police rom-com You're Under arrest!

Iczer One

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

It's monsters, aliens, laser swords, and giant robots as we repel yet another alien invasion of Earth and help battle the evil Cthulu with Fight! Iczer One

Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Well it's Round 3, fight! As we talk about the third installment in the Fatal Fury Anime trilogy, Fatal Fury: The Motion Picutre.

Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Here comes a new challenger! Today we talk kids with questionable fashion choices, alcoholism, and failure as we discuss Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle!

Fatal Fury

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Alright it's time to get serious! As we venture into the seedy underbelly of South Town on a mission of vengeance in Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf!

G.I.Joe The Movie

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today we enlist and join the ranks of America's daring highly trained special mission force in their fight against the ruthless terrorist organization COBRA. Today we talk GI Joe The Movie.

Transformers The Movie

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today we take a trip back to 1986 and relive one of the earliest traumas of our childhoods as we talk Transformers The Movie.

The Wind Rises

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Ghiblifest winds down for us as we take another step outside our usual criteria and discuss Studio Ghibli's 2013 release The Wind Rises.

Legend of Lemnear

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking about a scantily clad white-haired warrior riding a featherless bird-mount. No, not Heavy Metal's Taarna the Tarakian, today we talk The Legend of Lemnear.

Howl's Moving Castle

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we travel to a world of witches and wizards as we join Sophie on her journey to Howl's Moving Castle.

Outlanders

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we prepare for the invasion and face off against an alien horned princess, some horny lizards, and some even hornier furries. Today we talk Outlanders!

Porco Rosso

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Today we're taking to the skies again as we celebrate Ghiblifest and soar with the...pigs? Today we talk Porco Rosso!

801 T.T.S. Airbats

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Today "The 'right stuff' has never been so nicely packed." We enlist ourselves in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and take off with the 801st T.T.S. Airbats!

Princess Mononoke

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Our celebration of all things Ghibli continues as we make our way to the forest of the Deer God. Today we discuss Princess Mononoke.

Area 88

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we sortie and take to the skies as we sign up for the foreign legion in Area 88!

Castle in the Sky

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Our celebration of all things Hayao Miyazaki continues as we talk about Laputa: Castle in the Sky!

Kite

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Today we are talking about Kite. The story of a young orphan who is raised to be a deadly assassin in a corrupt world of twisted morals.

Warriors of the Wind / Nausicaa

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we're talking about Hayao Miyazaki's classic tale of man vs. nature, the birth of Studio Ghibli, butchering a masterpiece, and more! Today we are talking about Warriors of the Wind better known as Nausicaa!

New Cutey Honey

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we're talking about the ultimate cosplay super star. Today we're talking Cutey Honey!

Kiki's Delivery Service

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

We discuss another entry in our Ghiblifest series as we follow the life of a girl in a world without Amazon.com. Today we're talking about Kiki's Delivery Service.

Venus Wars

Mon, 29 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we take prime our engines and rev up our monobikes as we race into the civil conflict of the Venus Wars.

Ponyo

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we continue our celebration of Hayao Miyazaki and Ghiblifest as we witness a magical fish/human hybrid usher in the apocalypse and willfully murder possibly hundreds of thousands of people to gain the affections of a 5 year old boy. Today we talk Ponyo!

Appleseed

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Today we look at another post-apocalyptic sci-fi world as we emigrate to Olympus with Deunan and Briareos in Masamune Shirow's Appleseed.

Spirited Away

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we continue our celebration of Hayao Miyazaki and Ghiblifest as we navigate the refuge of the spirits. Today we are talking about Spirited Away!

Black Magic M-66

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Get ready because it's panic in the streets as the killer robots are coming! In this episode we're talking about the sci-fi cyber-punk murder-bot story Black Magic M-66.

My Neighbor Totoro

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we take a trip into a world of imagination and wonder. With furry beasts, spirits of soot, and a big fucking cat. Today we talk My Neighbor Totoro.

Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode things we pray for forgiveness and praise buddha as we sumo-up for Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman!

M.D. Geist

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode things get a little apocalyptic as we traverse the planet Jerra with the Most Dangerous Soldier, MD Geist.

Battle Angel Alita

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode we fall into the world of post-apocalyptic cyborgs as we talk about Battle Angel Alita

Record of Lodoss War

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode it's dragons, dwarves, elves, magic, and more as we roll the 20-sided dice on Record of Lodoss War

Ghost in the Shell

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

It's time to question our humanity and our reality as we tackle one of the most famous anime of the 90's Ghost in the Shell

Plastic Little

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode we set sail for adventure on the planet Ietta. It's time for action, science fiction and a titillating dose of Fan Service. Today we're talking about Plastic Little! It's a classic tale of wrong place, wrong time...but there's boobs.

Ninja Scroll

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode we take on the eight devils of Kimon! Today we talk Ninja Scroll!

MADOX-01

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode we're suiting up and freaking out for the 80's science fiction OVA Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01

Burn-Up W

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode we're going on the case & in your face as we talk all about Burn-Up W!

Urotsukidoji

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode we're talking monsters, demons, and just massive amounts of tentacles. today, we're talking about the infamous Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend.

Crying Freeman

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Today we shed some tears for the infamous action-crime series Crying Freeman. Will they be tears of pain, joy, or sorrow?

Super Dimension Fortress Macross

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

We're talking about young love, music, oh and humans in transforming jets fighting against an army of giant alien clones. Y'know, typical love story stuff. Today, we talk Super Dimension Fortress Macross!

YuYu Hakusho

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode we take a trip to the afterlife and back again. We're talking YuYu Hakusho. The occult action comedy series of the early 90's

Golgo 13: The Professional

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode we set our sights on an unkillable target. Golgo 13: The Professional. We'll take the job.

Vampire Hunter D

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

It's time to let it all fang out because today we're talking about the cult-classic "dark future science-fiction romance" Vampire Hunter D

Project A-Ko

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:30:00 +0000

We're talking about one of the greatest parody films of all time. Project A-Ko! The 80s action-comedy science fiction romp. Did we catch every reference, easter egg, and joke? Hell No! But did we have a good time trying? I think we did!

Fist of the North Star

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Focus your Ki and protect all your pressure points because we're talking about Fist of the North Star! The post-apocalyptic martial arts epic that marries Mad Max and Kung-Fu into a head-splitting storyline.

Macross Plus

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000

It's Top Gun meets Giant Robots! We're talking Mecha, Music, and the power of Love which means we can only be talking about Macross Plus

WTH Did I Just Watch?

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In the East, Hentai means "Pervert." But in the West, it's been co-opted to signify an entire genre of animated pornography. In this episode we talk about the genre as it was in the 80's/90's and maybe where we hope it goes in the future.

Gunbuster

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The battle for the fate of humanity takes to the stars! We are talking Gunbuster! The epic late 80's anime that elevated the giant robot series to a whole new level.

Bubblegum Crisis

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Cyberpunk comes to Tokyo! Bubblegum Crisis gives fans everything that made old anime great; action, music, robots, mecha, motorcycles, gratuitous nudity, and powerarmor!

3x3 Eyes

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode we take a trip into the dark world of the eastern occult. Demons, Gods, and the Undead. Today, we're talking 3x3 Eyes! or as Brian calls it "3×3 Eyes: It's probably better to draw anime with your eyes open."

Street Fighter II Movie

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Round 1: Fight! In this episode we get down, right, fierce and unleash a hadouken as we discuss the 1994 Video game anime Street Fighter II Movie!

Golden Boy

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Today we're revisiting a fan favorite from the mid-90's: Famed sex-comedy series, Golden Boy!

Anime Music

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Anime Music has had an indelible effect on western culture. But it wasn't always this way. How has anime music evolved over the years? We're going to fake our way through it and pretend we know what we're talking about. Check out our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zcJ4E8ljeQw7Grs5zUuMb?si=b7bb55e2a6f842b3

Akira

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Today we're discussing the biggest, baddest anime of all time! AKIRA, the 1988 classic anime that paved the way for the growth of anime worldwide.

What Just Happened?

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Today marks the launch of this podcast and we're talking about what happened with anime?

It went from a niche, underground, nerd fandom and it evolved into a MASSIVE Multimedia industry juggernaut that is now literally EVERYWHERE!

So what. Just. Happened?

Mindless Midlife Musings of the Anime Nerd Trailer

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:04:54 +0000

The team at Geek-Grotto get together to talk about retro anime from the 70's, 80's, 90's...Aaaand anything else that comes up. We unpack the ins and outs of being an old school anime nerd. New episodes, bi-weekly.