Redeemed Otaku

A podcast about anime for the Christian consumer. Reviews, discussion, recommendations, on old and new and rarely covered anime from a Christian worldview.

Equipment Fun 01/14/2026

Equipment Fun Bex and Encyclo have a bit of fun testing out some new equipment. Are we a real podcast yet? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Spotify. Write to us at . Join our and consider supporting us on . Intro: Opening to Excel Saga Outro: Ending to Pop Team Epic /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/39723405

Sailor Moon S The Movie 12/23/2025

Sailor Moon S The Movie An episode full of firsts! Bex, Encyclo and Brother Ben discuss eternity, love and friendship, and coming together in this very seasonally on time review episode. Santa is coming to town and throwing roses. Merry Christmas! Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Spotify. Write to us at . Join our and consider supporting us on . Important links: and Intro: Opening to Sailor Moon S The Movie Outro: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Christmas For You Track 4 Omedetou Christmas /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/39513155

Giving Christmas 12/01/2025

Giving Christmas Bex and Encyclo are on a quest to improve their skills of organization and shining their light into the neighborhood. Christmas is on the agenda and the vote is in for the best Christmas song of all time! It's never too early to play Christmas music and never too late to make a change! Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to the show at . Send us your Shuckles at PO Box 612 LaPorte IN 46352. Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Consider supporting the show on and join our Intro: Cells at Work! Code Black OP Outro: All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/39216370

Chaoticon 2025 10/12/2025

Chaoticon 2025 Bex and Encyclo report on the first ever Chaoticon! They give a nerdy critique on what worked and what needs improving. They also talk about their latest collecting adventures. Did someone say a new kitten? Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. Write to the show at . Send us your Shuckles at PO Box 612 LaPorte IN 46352. Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Consider supporting the show on and join our Intro song: Opening theme to Power Rangers Outro song: Opening to Chi's Sweet Home /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/38557725

Suzume 09/11/2025

Suzume Bex, Encyclo and Brother Ben attempt to close the proverbial door on this Shinkai movie. We explore topics like trauma-inducing disasters, car wrecks, McDonald's and the meaning behind the three-legged chair. Hint: it's not for milking cows... Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube! Write to us at redeemedotaku.com. Join our and consider supporting us on Intro song: Suzume no Tojimari Theme Song Outro song: Tears of Suzume /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/38175340

Jurassic Otaku 07/27/2025

Jurassic Otaku When dinosaurs ruled the earth, the Redeemed Otaku Podcast was there to discuss it! Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben give you a break down of why remakes, reboots, and reimaginings can be good or bad. We also discuss the latest addition to the Jurassic Franchise. Can the crew survive their expedition to the island of dinosaur misfits? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify and YouTube. Write to us at . Support the show on Join our /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/37571285

Collect-A-Con Report 05/11/2025

Collect-A-Con Report Bex and Encyclo give a recap on their first time to Collect-A-Con. Encyclo has an identity crisis, Bex realizes how lame she is, and neither of them can stand crowds for very long. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Intro: Sailor Moon English DiC OP Outro: Pokemon Sun & Moon English Credits (Pose ED) /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/36525585

Physical Media 04/14/2025

Physical Media Bex and Tim compete on how often they can say "physical media" before they forget why they started talking in the first place. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Intro: Those Who Hunt Elves OP Outro: Tiny Toon Adventures Theme Song /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/36119880

Wrestling Otaku Part 2 03/19/2025

Wrestling Otaku Part 2 Bex, Encyclo, Brother Ben, and Chetmanly are back to drop kick their recap of the Royal Rumble '25. This episode is sure to get you pumped up, as we go match by match, throw by throw, covering all the losses and wins, and the most epic of takedowns. You'll be cheering for your favorite wrestler by the end, and looking up wrestling anime to add to your watch list! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at Support the podcast by becoming a /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/35768815

Wrestling Otaku Part 1 03/08/2025

Wrestling Otaku Part 1 Brother Ben and Chetmanly geek out about their time at Royal Rumble 2025. This is the squash match as they warm up the crowd and build up the excitement of the main event. Bex and Encyclo have their debut match as they are schooled about all things wrestling. Will the crowd respond to the baby face Encyclo? Will Bex break a nail? Who will win in this epic match of beauty vs the beast? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at Support the podcast by becoming a patron at /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/35587990

RamenCon 2024 Wrap Up 01/15/2025

RamenCon 2024 Wrap Up It's finally here! In classic Redeemed Otaku fasion, we finally get together to discuss our time at RamenCon months after the fact! This episode is extra super special since this is our first episode (since the reboot) where we record remotely in an effort to bring up our audio quality. Vampires are on the table (not for eating) as we break down our weekend at RamenCon and talk about our newest panel presentation. Perhaps we really did encounter some energy vampires that weekend since it's taken so long to get this episode out... Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Write to us at and PO Box 612 Laporte IN 46352. Join our Discord! Support us on Patreon Opening and closing song- OP from Nyanpire /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/34859335

Samurai Champloo 10/08/2024

Samurai Champloo Bex, Brother Ben, and Encyclo set out on a journey to find the meaning behind this show. They traverse the rugged terrain of social issues, religious persecution, murder, mayhem, and how to spell words correctly. Will they reach their destination? Will the cat ever stop meowing? Will they like each other in the end? Friendship is magic! Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at . Join our discord! Support us on Patreon! Intro: Samurai Champloo OP "Battlecry" by Nujabes. Outro: Samurai Champloo ED "Shiki No Uta" by MINMI. /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/33369732

Gardening Is Alchemy 09/17/2024

Gardening Is Alchemy Bex, Brother Ben and Encyclo gather to discuss exciting topics such as: gardening, childhood basement trauma, possible insane ancestors and much more! We certainly are not reviewing anime in this episode... Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Contact us at . Join our Discord Intro: Opening 1 from FullMetal Alchemist 1st Outro: "Big Empty" by Stone Temple Pilots from The Crow Movie Soundtrack 2nd Outro: "Moon River" performed by Andy Williams /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/33083637

Return of Jere The Bear 07/29/2024

Return of Jere The Bear Jere The Bear is back! Bex has a serious discussion with Jere on how he guides his children in watching anime and other media. He also fills us in on how he overcame his struggles with his faith. We also talk about our first viewing of RuroKen '23 episode 1. A wild Titus appears! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Contact us at . Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Intro: Opening from Dragon Ball Z Kai Outro: Ending 3 from Rurouni Kenshin "Heart of the Sword" /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/32326252

Ichiban Anime Podcast 07/16/2024

Ichiban Anime Podcast Ichiban content coming in hot with Bex and Encyclo filling you in on what's been going on in the month of June including: Scottish Fest, Gashapon, Mitsuwa, Solo Leveling, and Pom Poko! Don't miss this exciting episode! Side effects may include: laughter, tears, headaches, nausea, an intense desire to eat Taco Bell, and a burning sensation while urinating. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at . You can support the podcast at Join our Discord Intro and Outro: Heisei era Tanuki War Theme "Spirited Season" from Pom Poko Blooper music reel: Jiji from Kik's Delivery Service /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/32154687

Important Announcement 06/08/2024

Important Announcement Bex and Encyclo discuss The Cursed Episode that was once called Madoka: Rebellion. We also talk about Solo Leveling, The Cat Returns, and various other rando thoughts that come into our brains. For the same price as a bean burrito at Taco Bell you can fund our podcast! Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at . Join our Discord! Support us on Patreon! Opening from Solo Leveling performed by Tomorrow X Together Closing from The Cat Returns performed by Ayano Tsuji /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/31658807

Hiatus Happenings 05/01/2024

Hiatus Happenings Bex, Brother Ben and Encyclo answer the age old question: What happened while the show was on hiatus? We read listener feedback, discuss upcoming shows slated for reviews and RamenCon! Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at . Opening song: Guilty Crown Op 2 Closing song: Guilty Crown Ed 2 /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/31063638

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Part 2 03/23/2024

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Part 2 Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben conclude their discussion of this most epic tale. Did we succeed in making Brother Ben a fan of Magical Girls? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Email us at Opening song Sis Puella Magica by Yuki Kajiura Closing song Mata Ashita by Madoka Kaname (CV:Aoi Yuki) /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/30507968

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Part 1 03/23/2024

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Part 1 Bex and Encyclo make a contract with Brother Ben, convincing him to watch a show about, adolescence, growing up, sacrifice, and The Faustian Bargain... oh, and by the way, it's a Magical Girl show! In this episode we cover the original series that started The Tragical Girl trend. Will Brother Ben be able to handle his newly found obsession? Will he escape the cycle before it consumes him? Will someone please tell us how to pronounce Puella Magi Madoka Magica?? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Opening song Connect from ClariS Closing song Magia from Kalafina /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/30507918

Return of The Food Tastings 03/04/2024

Return of The Food Tastings Bex and Encyclo have gone multimedia! We record for your listening pleasure our latest adventure in tasting foods from around the world. Disclaimer: This may cause sensations of hunger and thirst. We are not responsible for your poor choices in culinary cuisine. /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/30212378

King Of Thorn: Re 01/14/2024

King Of Thorn: Re Bex, Encyclo and Brother Ben revisit the movie that started it all. King Of Thorn is a must watch for any anime enthusiast. It is rich with themes of love, sacrifice, hope, and space goo? Listen in as we discuss it all in this riveting fantastique episode! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Email us at Opening Theme from King of Thorn. Closing Song from King of Thorn. /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/29474838

Catsup and Reboot 11/26/2023

Catsup and Reboot Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben are back! Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com. Opening song from Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card. Closing song from Welcome Back, Kotter. /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/28795868

Re: Redeemed Otaku 11/06/2023

Re: Redeemed Otaku It's time to reinvigorate the show! /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/28524236

Happy New Year 01/13/2021

Happy New Year The hosts remain nameless in this episode as we talk about random things such as 2020, comics, how Superman isn't that super, oh, and we do mention anime since we are an anime podcast... Happy New Year! Opening song is from Bofuri Closing song is Happy New Year by Michael Ball /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/17538218

Happy Holidays 12/11/2020

Happy Holidays Bex, Ben, Tim, Leam and Cordie sit down for a post Thanksgiving meal protest. We chat about holiday foods, take a holiday quiz, and completely botch a anime holiday ranker! Mashed potatoes anyone? Email us at and leave a voicemail at 773-908-6088. Intro: Sleigh Ride by Andy Williams Outro: Tom and Mary by Walt Disney's Babes in Toyland /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/17158358

Wolf Children 11/03/2020

Wolf Children Bex, Ben and Tim finish out their unintentional trilogy of "children" anime with this instant classic. This review gets a little hairy as we talk about the issues with having wolf children and how important fathers are in successfully raising said children. Don't be like the pagans! /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/16660664

Princess Tutu 10/18/2020

Princess Tutu Nathan from joins Bex in a surprise review of a classic tale of love and obsession, sacrifice and unexpected heroes... There's a gospel message hidden somewhere in this duck tail! /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/16441982

Let's Watch - Sailor Moon Episode 1 with One Cross Radio 09/28/2020

Let's Watch - Sailor Moon Episode 1 with One Cross Radio Join Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio as we watch episode 1 of Sailor Moon! Which heckin' dub is this?? Can you count how many times Bex says something wrong? Write in with your answer at or leave us a voicemail at 773-980-6088. Be sure to head on over to for episode 2! Follow Chris on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook and get those links /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/16192739

Children of The Whales 07/23/2020

Children of The Whales Bex, Tim and Ben let loose their Thymia in hopes they can redeem this criminally rushed show. Jesus is the ultimate... feeler? Emotions run rampant, random singing breaks out, as they talk about their likes and dislikes! Email us your thoughts at /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/15333215

Cyber Stix 07/13/2020

Cyber Stix Bex and Tim catch up on feedback, ratings, and non-existent summer activities! Be sure to check out for Bex's epic character arc! Opening is from Flip Flappers Closing is from Cybersix /episode/index/show/redeemedotaku/id/15196937

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