logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2023
40m 53s

Golden Age of Anime | 90

Curiouscast
About this episode
In March 1997 the Cartoon Network in the United States introduced a block of programming unlike anything ever seen before on a kids channel. From 4pm to 7pm each weekday young viewers could enjoy three hours of animated action shows from Japan. When Toonami put anime on TV in the prime after-school timeslot, it was the evolution of a slow steady climb that s ... Show More
Up next
Oct 1
The Hunt for the Abbotsford Killer I 144
In 1995 a small community in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley was rocked by the brutal attack on two teenage girls by a mysterious man armed with a bat. Misty Cockerill escaped but her friend Tanya Smith was found dead the next morning in a nearby river. Over the next seven month ... Show More
37m 28s
Sep 17
The Crow I 143
Released in 1994 and directed by Alex Proyas, The Crow is more than just a revenge tale. It’s a journey through grief, justice, and the supernatural. Based on James O’Barr’s graphic novel, the film tells the tragic story of Eric Draven and Shelly Webster who are murdered by a Det ... Show More
34m 59s
Sep 3
Vanilla Ice Revisited
This year marks 35 years since Vanilla Ice released a song that, whether you like or not, had a huge impact on rap music To mark the occasion we are revisiting an episode of History of the 90s that dives into the lore of Ice Ice Baby. Including a famous story that involves Vanill ... Show More
32m 29s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2021
1987 anime to 1997 anime talk | Anime talk with oldish Episode 72
This is our second part of the anime history. This time we got through 10 anime years. Starting with 1987 anime to 1997 anime. It was fun to see how many we know of and what we dont know of. Overall i hope you enjoy this blast from the past. We our getting closer to the 2000s whi ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2021
2003 To 2006 Anime Talk |Anime talk with oldish Episode 74
Another amazing episode of anime history. Lots of animes i have not seen in a long time. It was nice to see some old animes i have watched. This was a great episode and i hope you enjoy Where you can find me on social media https://twitter.com/oldish222 https://www.twitch.tv/oldi ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 2023
The Tamagotchi Effect
With cutesy graphics and a female-focussed origin story, Tamagotchi was positioned as a ‘nurturing toy’ for Japanese girls when Bandai launched the brand on 23rd November, 1996. But the gadget's massive popularity soon transcended gender and nationality - shifting 40 million unit ... Show More
11m 53s
Jun 2020
The ‘90s: Nickelodeon
While Nickelodeon became a breakout network that would both excite and intrigue younger viewers, in its heyday, the channel had its fair share of grim moments. This included everything from the stomach-churning origins of its show props, to the decidedly mature themes of its anim ... Show More
45m 52s
Jun 2024
Episode 444 - Shogun
This week, Josh and Maddie travel to the Feudal Japan to discuss the FX original series Shogun. They breakdown the plot, characters, the history behind the show, subtitles, Japan, and much more.  Follow Maddie on: Instagram @chestercrochets   We are looking for new cohosts! if yo ... Show More
55m 34s
Dec 2022
277: Japan: Samurai and Shoguns
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the history of Japan through six characters, with leading cultural historian of Japan, Chris Harding, as they cover feuding lords and buddhist monks, both world wars, Japanese medieval poetry, Manga culture, and much, much more. Join Th ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2023
AniMay Episode 387 - Oshi no Ko
It's AniMay! This month is all anime themed content. To kick it off, the crew sits down to chat about the new drama series Oshi no Ko. Join them as they discuss the first episode/movie, plot, characters, the comparisons to Kaguya-Sama, and more. They also talk about 2 and 3. This ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2023
Episode 394 - Nintendo Direct, Conventions, and Starter Anime
On today's episode, we discuss our favorites announcements from this week's Nintendo Direct, conventions that we'd like to attend, Canadian treasures, and figuring out what is the best starter anime. Plus, a preview of next week's episode on The Flash.   Special Thanks to this we ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2021
130. Superheroes
From their origins in the 1930's running parallel to the rise of fascism in Europe, to the Adam West camp of the 1960's, to the gritty modern reboots - what has made Superheroes a cultural phenomenon, and what mirror does it hold up to society? To sign up to the brand new Rest Is ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2023
AniMay Episode 389 - Perfect Blue / Pāfekuto Burū
For our second AniMay episode, Josh and Hardold sit dow to discuss Satoshi Kon's 1997 Japanese animated psychological thriller Perfect Blue. Join them as they breakdown the story, the ending, Satoshi Kon's other films, similarities to Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream, the live ... Show More
53 m