Gateway to Anime is a podcast where anime megafans Sam, Charlie and Graeme guide you through the wild and wonderful world of anime. From current releases to classics this podcast is for anime fans both veteran and new.
Episode 125 - How Anime Came to America & Icons of Anime with Tim Eldred
Sam speaks to animator, comic book illustrator and long time anime fan (and expert) Tim Eldred about his prospective upcoming anime documentary Icons of Anime.
They discuss Tim's long and storied journey in anime from the early 1970's with Speed Racer up to his all time favorite Star Blazers in the 80's. They talk about the early underground VHS trading scene in America and how anime grew from an underground, niche fandom into the world wide phenomenon it is today.
They also talk about the demise of physical media in the wake of Sony's decision to phase out physical games from 2028.
Make sure to head to https://iconsofanimedoc.com/ to fill out the survey to help get Icons of Anime into production!
You can learn all about on Tim on his website https://timeldred.com/
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21 Apr 2026
Episode 124 - Berserk
We hold Berserk in extremely high esteem over at Gateway and always love the opportunity to really dive into what makes this work so iconic. Join us as we descend into the depths of the dark and twisted world of Berserk.
Thank you to Sugo Toys for sponsoring this episode:
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24 Mar 2026
Episode 123 - Spring 2026 Re:Zero, Witch Hat Atelier, Dorohedoro & More
After an amazing start to 2026 with the winter season, a brand new season of anime is fast approaching. Join us as we go through all the best new and returning shows of the upcoming Spring season. It's looking to be a good one!
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