Otalku Cafe
Welcome to the Otalku Cafe formerly known as Talk the Kēki! Here, our hosts Mat and Ethan discuss seasonal anime every week and review the latest episodes along with touching on some anime news as well. At times they are joined by other members of the cafe staff, Starman and Chris. So grab a table, order from the menu, and let's talk about anime goodness! Go visit their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562397757480
Episodes
October 25, 2025 • 88 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Chris as they cover the latest news in the anime world. The first set of reviews for the season begins as they talk about shows like Spy x Family, Touring After the Apocalypse, Sanda, Isekai Quartet, Tale of Wedding Rings, This Monster Wants to Eat Me, and more!
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October 14, 2025 • 97 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Chris as they start us off with a new season of shows while covering the news in anime and the results of Anime Trending's Summer awards. Starman makes a brief appearance to talk about his trip in Japan. Then, they'll give their first impressions of new shows such as Fated Magical Princess, My Hero Academia, To Your Eternity, Chitose is in the Ramune Bottle, Dusk Beyond the End of the World, Ra...
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October 13, 2025 • 114 mins
Now that they've got their awards out of the way, it's time for Mart, Ethan, Starman, and Chris to close out the year with their Top 10 of the season! Find out which shows made it to their list and will reveal their Fall lineup. What was their anime of the season? Tune in now to find out!
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October 13, 2025 • 180 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat, Ethan, Starman, and Chris as it's time to give out our awards for the season! It's been a long but fantastic season, but it's time to see which ones came home as winners. What was their most disappointing? Who was the best boy/girl? Which had the best animation? Join us now in our two-part special.
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October 5, 2025 • 122 mins
Otalku Cafe returns with their side series, Secret Menu! Join Mat and Starman as they discuss another thing they love outside of anime, horror movies! They will be discussing the horror films they'll be watching for the month of October while giving recommendations for people to watch. Let's all have a spooky month of scares!
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October 4, 2025 • 83 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! pin Mat and Chris as it's officially the Summer season finale. They'll be reviewing the finales of various shows such as City, Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Kaiju no. 8, Anne Shirley, Dr. Stone, Sword of the Demon Hunter, Summer Pockets, Summer Hikaru Died, Let's Go Karaoke, Ruri Rocks, Rascal Does not Dream, and Hotel Inhumans.
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September 26, 2025 • 119 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Chris as the Summer season is slowly winding down. They'll be discussing the original short movie produced by Gigguk, Bâan. Reviews roll on with season finales of Shield Hero, Hanako-kun, With You and The Rain, A Couple of Cuckoos, Dan Da Dan, Call of the Night, My Dress-up Darling, and Sakamoto Days!
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September 20, 2025 • 113 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Chris as they talk about their adventures at Colossal Con East. They'll also be talking about the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie. Reviews continue with season finales of To Be Hero X, Lord of the Mysteries, and Rent a Girlfriend!
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September 15, 2025 • 129 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Ethan and Starman as they take over the show today and discuss the latest news in anime. Reviews continue with shows like Kaiju no. 8, Rascal, Couple of Cuckoos, Gachiakuta, Tougen Anki, Clevatees, Betrothed to my Sister's Ex, and more!
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September 8, 2025 • 155 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Ethan as they discuss the latest news in anime, like the announcement of Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game Arc. Reviews continue on with shows such as Dr. Stone, Kaiju no. 8, City, No Way I'll Be Your Lover, Shield Hero, and more!
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September 2, 2025 • 125 mins
The Otalku is open! Join Mat and Starman as they discuss the latest news like HBO Max acquiring GKids. Reviews roll on for shows such as Call of the Night, Rent a Girlfriend, Couple of Cuckoos, Witch Watch, Rascal Does not Dream, Dan Da Dan, Dr. Stone, and more!
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August 24, 2025 • 150 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Ethan as they cover the latest news in anime. Mat talks about the latest show he picked up for the season, Let's Go Karaoke! Reviews roll on for shows such as The Summer Hikaru Died, Secrets of the Silent Witch, Nyaight of the Living Dead, Gachiakuta, Ruri Rocks, and more!
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August 16, 2025 • 110 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Starman as they cover the latest news in anime like Crunchyroll partnering with Delta Airlines. Reviews roll on for shows such as Dan Da Dan, Kaiju no. 8, Sakamoto Days, Clevatees, Lord of the Mysteries, Shield Hero, Hanako-kun, and more!
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August 8, 2025 • 84 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Starman as they discuss the latest news in anime. We also have a special review with Ethan and Chris joining to talk about the finale of Takopi's Original Sin! Reviews continue on with Rent a Girlfriend, Couple of Cuckoos, Kaiju no. 8, My Dress-up Darling, and more!
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August 4, 2025 • 78 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Chris and Starman as they cover the show together for the first time ever! They'll review various shows such as Panty and Stocking, Dan Da Dan, Gachiakuta, Rent a Girlfriend, Tougen Anki, City, Call of the Night, Dr. Stone, and more!
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July 25, 2025 • 118 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Chris as they cover the latest news of anime. Reviews start with shows like Rascal Does Not Dream, Lord of the Mysteries, Nyaight of the Living Cat, Rent a Girlfriend, Hotel Inhumans, Couple of Cuckoos, and the return of Kaiju no. 8!
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July 20, 2025 • 112 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Ethan as they kick off the summer season premiere! They'll be giving out first impressions of the latest shows such as Secrets of the Silent Witch, My Dress-up Darling, Call of the Night, Couple of Cuckoos, Dan Da Dan, Gachiakuta, and more! Find out which ones have impressed them so far.
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July 15, 2025 • 112 mins
Now that Mat, Ethan, Starman, and Chris have given out their awards, it's time to wrap up Spring with their Top 10 anime of the season! Which ones have made their list for the season? Tune in now!
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July 15, 2025 • 203 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Ethan as they cover what went down at Anime Expo, and then will review the season finale of Apothecary Diaries. After that, Starman and Chris join in as we get ready to give out our Kēki Awards for the season! What series disappointed them? What had the best animation? Who were best boy or girl? Tune in now!
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July 7, 2025 • 102 mins
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Ethan as they start to wrap up the season before their awards next week! They'll also cover two shows that started early for the Summer, Takopi's Original Sin and Lord of the Mysteries! They'll also review finales of Kowloon Generic Romance, MHA: Vigilantes, Rick is a Lady's Modesty, and Lazarus! They'll also reveal their watchlist or the next season!
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