AnimEighties - A Retro Anime Podcast

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Mack & Lindsey explore the chaotic world of 80s & 90s anime. Join them as they experience and review iconic classics, hot garbage, and hidden gems while delivering a dose of nostalgia and laughter in every episode. animeighties.com

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Mazinger Z - Go Nagai's Super Robot Anime
Mazinger Z - Go Nagai's Super Robot Anime episode artwork
#197
Yesterday at 4:03 PM

A series request 3 years in the making. But hey, it's better late, than never...right? This week we groggily cover Go Nagai's anime adaptation of his classic manga... MAZINGER Z!


Trick or Treat: 90s Anime Monster OVAS
Trick or Treat: 90s Anime Monster OVAS episode artwork
#196
10/27/2026

Happy Halloween! This week Lindsey has decided her own fate for the finale of Halloween, and she chose... tentacles. Not that she had much of a choice though. Since all these options contain tentacles!

Content warning: s3xy stuff. But also hilarious sexy stuff.


EP2: FLCL - Deep Space Nyan
EP2: FLCL - Deep Space Nyan episode artwork
#195
10/22/2026

This week things get extra saucy while our minds get whipped back and fourth with some insane lore drops, and some even weirder moments with old papa!


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The Laughing Salesman - An Eerie and Weird 80s Anime
The Laughing Salesman - An Eerie and Weird 80s Anime episode artwork
#194
10/20/2026

Halloween season continues with a strange anime from 1989: The Laughing Salesman. Be careful what you wish for, you might end up with some dumb idiot dude making your life worse for fun!


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The Laughing Target - Rumiko Takahashi's Horror Anime
The Laughing Target - Rumiko Takahashi's Horror Anime episode artwork
#193
10/13/2026

This week we're diving into the dark side of Rumiko Takahashi with an 80's horror film based on her 1984 one shot manga of the same name!



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EP1: FLCL - Foolying Our Coolies
EP1: FLCL - Foolying Our Coolies episode artwork
#191
10/08/2026

It's about time we foolied our coolies with some FLCL! The absolutely insane fever dream of an anime with a killer soundtrack that leaves asking "huh?" but not in a bad way!


Vampire Princess Miyu - 80s Occult Anime
Vampire Princess Miyu - 80s Occult Anime episode artwork
#191
10/06/2026

We're sinking our teeth into some classic 80s anime this week when we dive head first into the Halloween season with some good old fashioned vampires!

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MONSTER - A Psychological Thriller Anime
MONSTER - A Psychological Thriller Anime episode artwork
#190
09/29/2026

The fans voted, and this is what they wanted! And yet someone, even though this series is dark as heck, we still managed to have the biggest laugh we've had on the podcast in a long time. Which was greatly welcomed, because as we said, this series is daaaaarrkkkk.


The Best and Worst of AnimEighties - 3 Year Anniversary Episode
The Best and Worst of AnimEighties - 3 Year Anniversary Episode episode artwork
#189
09/26/2026

It's time for us to breakdown the best and worst of the last year of AnimEighties!

Thanks so much for being here with us for three whole years! It means the world to us that you've joined us on this journey as we explore the world of retro anime! We love you all! Except for Jeremy #6 from Idaho...you know what you did!


Card Captor Sakura - The Movie 2: The Sealed Card
Card Captor Sakura - The Movie 2: The Sealed Card episode artwork
#188
09/22/2026

We're celebrating the three year anniversary of AnimEighties this week! And what better way to celebrate the big 3 than by revisiting the third anime we ever watched: Card Captor Sakura.

Thanks so much for joining us on this wild ride! And we look forward to providing you with even better content in our 4th year!

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Looking for the Full Moon - An Idol Anime Featuring... Cancer?!
Looking for the Full Moon - An Idol Anime Featuring... Cancer?! episode artwork
#187
09/15/2026

The early 2000s were an interesting time, and this anime certainly is... interesting. Every new thing Mack learns about this anime keeps making less and less sense.


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Prefectural Earth Defense Force | 80s Anime Discussion
Prefectural Earth Defense Force | 80s Anime Discussion episode artwork
#186
09/08/2026

This week we're watching something very 80s. But will that work in it's favor, or will it fall flat?


Shin Megami Tensei Tokyo Revelations (ft. Shaun from Anime out of Context)
Shin Megami Tensei Tokyo Revelations (ft. Shaun from Anime out of Context) episode artwork
#185
09/01/2026

This week we're spinning a dangerous wheel. Some series are good, while others should have stayed on the SNES. Which adaptation will Shaun be watching this week?!

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Prétear - An Odd But Charming Reverse Harem Magical Girl Anime
Prétear - An Odd But Charming Reverse Harem Magical Girl Anime episode artwork
#184
08/25/2026

What happens when you combine Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Kodocha, Rayearth, and then water it down? You get a... surprisingly decent 2001 anime. Huh. Who woulda thought?


Jewel BEM Hunter Lime - A Cute Demon Girl Comedy Anime
Jewel BEM Hunter Lime - A Cute Demon Girl Comedy Anime episode artwork
#183
08/18/2026

This week we're diving back into that 90s OVA boom with some cute demon girl anime. This time it's a not-ecchi but probably still an ecchi comedy!

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The☆Ultraman (1979) - A Classic Kyodai Hero Anime
The☆Ultraman (1979) - A Classic Kyodai Hero Anime episode artwork
#182
08/11/2026

We're stepping back into risky territory for Mack... maybe this time he won't absolutely despise this 1970s piece of anime history!

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Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket episode artwork
#181
08/04/2026

This week we're doing something rare for us: watching something popular and well rated. This time it's the 2001 Shoujo anime Fruits Basket!


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Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran - A Samurai Anime
Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran - A Samurai Anime episode artwork
#180
07/28/2026

The weeks series is powered by SAKE. And no, that's not a sponsor, it's a spoiler! Time for some historical samurai fun


Dangaizer 3 - Metal Bikini-Armoured Magical Girls Piloting Mechs and Fighting Gods
Dangaizer 3 - Metal Bikini-Armoured Magical Girls Piloting Mechs and Fighting Gods episode artwork
#179
07/21/2026

You can't go wrong with some good old magical girl mech fights, am I right? This ecchi anime looks great, but is there as much plot as there is plotatas?! Listen to find out!


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The Enemy's the Pirates! - Space Pirate Anime with Cats
The Enemy's the Pirates! - Space Pirate Anime with Cats episode artwork
#178
07/14/2026

Why is there so much baseball in my space pirate cat anime?!


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Dirty Pair Flash - A Retro Ecchi Anime Reboot
Dirty Pair Flash - A Retro Ecchi Anime Reboot episode artwork
#177
07/07/2026

It's been 170 episodes since we last visited Dirty Pair, so why not check out it's wildly different in style remake Dirty Pair Flash? Will it hold up to the original, or will it taint Dirty Pair's awesome reputation?


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Battle Angel Alita - Fan Voted Episode
Battle Angel Alita - Fan Voted Episode episode artwork
#176
06/30/2026

This week the fans sent us to the scrapyard when they voted for Battle Angel Alita to be this months Fan Voted Episode! But does this sci-fi media hold up to giants like Ghost in the Shell? Listen to find out!

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Kizuna - A Genre Hopping Boys Love Anime
Kizuna - A Genre Hopping Boys Love Anime episode artwork
#175
06/23/2026

Apparently it's too much to ask for the anime to match it's synopsis for more than a single episode. TW: Assault.

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Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena episode artwork
#174
06/16/2026

It's time for Utena to get the Yuri classification it deserves! This movie has it all. Insane visuals? Check. Swords? Check. Cool cars? Check. Girls kissing? Check. A unique and incredibly weird but enjoyable plot? Check.

Only Utena could achieve all of this within one single, albeit wildly dense, movie!

Welcome to the third instalment of our Retro Anime Pride Month!

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Simoun | A Weird Yuri Anime About War
Simoun | A Weird Yuri Anime About War episode artwork
#173
06/09/2026

This week it's all about kissing weird green orbs... and girls too, I guess. Oh, and going to war for dumb reasons! It's time for some Battle Yuri... kind of.


FAKE - 90's Murder Mystery Anime
FAKE - 90's Murder Mystery Anime episode artwork
#171
06/02/2026

Sometimes you just need to add a little bit of crime solving to your romantic getaway to keep things fresh with the boys, ya know?


Princess Nine | A 90s Baseball Anime With Heart
Princess Nine | A 90s Baseball Anime With Heart episode artwork
#169
05/26/2026

This week Lindsey breaks character and brings a sports anime to the podcast. How strange. Will this 90s anime about girl power and baseball score a home run?! Listen to find out!


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The Dark Myth: The Worst Rated Mystery Anime In History
The Dark Myth: The Worst Rated Mystery Anime In History episode artwork
#168
05/19/2026

This week Lindsey gets to choose which terrible mystery anime she gets to watch. Unfortunately for her, she's going in mostly blind. But I mean, hey, how bad can it be?


Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro | A Classic Anime Film
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro | A Classic Anime Film episode artwork
#167
05/12/2026

This week Mack finally experiences the anime franchise Lupin for the first time! Which means it’s time for some Miyazaki SPY SHIT!

Will this be a good introduction to the series, or will Mack be glad he stayed away for so long? Grab your grappling hooks, fake rings, and disguises. It’s time for a gentleman thief crash course.


Silent Mobius | A 90s Sci-Fi Anime
Silent Mobius | A 90s Sci-Fi Anime episode artwork
#166
05/05/2026

Are you ready to dive head first into Heaven's Hole to fight interdimensional demons with guns and girl power? Well I hop so! Because this week we're watching Silent Mobius from 1998.


Fist of the North Star | A Genre Defining Anime
Fist of the North Star | A Genre Defining Anime episode artwork
#165
04/28/2026

This week we followed the north star all the way back to 1984 to watch anime Bruce Lee lay the smackdown on some post-apocalyptic baddies when we watch Fist of the North Star!


Ozanari Dungeon | Obscure 90s Fantasy Anime
Ozanari Dungeon | Obscure 90s Fantasy Anime episode artwork
#164
04/21/2026

Grab your fantasy metal bikini, it's time to go dungeon delving! This week we're heading back to 1991 to watch a seriously underrated fantasy OVA from the studio that brought you Cybersix.


Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo | Sensory Overload: The Anime
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo | Sensory Overload: The Anime episode artwork
#163
04/14/2026

Ththth-th th-thth this week we dive hair first into an anime that somehow manages to be wildly entertaining and overbearing at the exact same time. Get ready for bits on bits on bits when we watch Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.


Princess Jellyfish - Fan Voted Episode
Princess Jellyfish - Fan Voted Episode episode artwork
#162
04/07/2026

This week we dive into an anime submitted by you, the listeners! Get ready for some life lessons while we review this comedic, fashion heavy, and wildly popular anime from 2010.

Thanks so much to everyone who submitted and voted! Whether it's chosen or not, or whether we like the winning series or not, we are so thankful for our community and your continued support of the podcast!

Please note: We encourage respectful discussion about the topics talked about in this episode, as well as the contents of the show itself including things we may have...


April Fools Special 2026 - Mack's Bad Anime Revenge
April Fools Special 2026 - Mack's Bad Anime Revenge episode artwork
#161
03/31/2026

This year, Lindsey gets to play a little game to determine just how bad Mack's revenge will be for making him watch Dragon Ball Evolution last April Fools. But it's not so simple this time around. There's not one, but 4 wheels that will determine what Lindsey must watch... and HOW she must watch it as well.

Will she have to watch 10 episode of Naruto at .5 speed and in reverse? Or will she have to watch some of the worst ecchi ever while being forced to ship the least shippable characters?!

Tune in to find out...


Iron Virgin Jun | Go Nagai's Strange "Muscle Mommy" Anime
Iron Virgin Jun | Go Nagai's Strange "Muscle Mommy" Anime episode artwork
#160
03/24/2026

This week Mack is randomly selecting an anime to watch! Are the odds ever in his favor, or is he about to have a real bad time?!


Bomber Bikers of Shonan | A Rad Anime About Motorcycle Gangs
Bomber Bikers of Shonan | A Rad Anime About Motorcycle Gangs episode artwork
#159
03/17/2026

This week Lindsey rings a truly iconic anime to show, and shows off her Dragon Ball Z power up skills. Meanwhile, Mack gets to experience this High School Biker Gang anime for the very first time.


Hyper Police | Buddy Cop Anime ft. A Cat Girl and a Werewolf
Hyper Police | Buddy Cop Anime ft. A Cat Girl and a Werewolf episode artwork
#158
03/10/2026

This week we dive into the depth of a city plagued by monsters and a cat girl bounty hunter who's just trying to do her best! It's adorable, weird, and chaotic, but it's a good time.


Twilight of the Dark Master | A 90s Supernatural Horror Anime
Twilight of the Dark Master | A 90s Supernatural Horror Anime episode artwork
#157
03/03/2026

This week we're watching an OVA with demons, super powers, gritty animation, white haired dudes, twincest, and battles... that's all quite literally over in the blink of an eye.


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GDLEEN | You've Never Seen This Sci-fi Fantasy Anime
GDLEEN | You've Never Seen This Sci-fi Fantasy Anime episode artwork
#156
02/24/2026

Somehow this weeks anime ended up being more obscure than a kids cartoon from the 50s, and that's okay, because now you can bask in the glory of GDLEEN! Also Lindsey learns about the "Jar" so that was interesting.

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