The Forgotten Wizard of Oz Anime Adaptations | Den of Otaku

Anime’s Forgotten Wizard Of Oz Adaptations - In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek's official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re traveling down the Yellow Brick Road and breaking down anime’s surprisingly intricate relationship with L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. Den of Otaku discusses why The Wizard of Oz is the prototypical isekai story, 1982's Wizard of Oz anime movie, the subsequent series and its wild localization history, and the radical Adventures of Space Oz reimagining. Den of Otaku also examines the unique trend of anime stage musicals and their growing popularity. Plus, a Gladiator II-themed "The Big 3" shines a light on Cestvs: The Roman Fighter, Hashire Melos!, and Thermae Romae Novae. This one is going to get you saying, “Toto, I don’t think we’re in Japan anymore…” —————————— Read more: https://www.denofgeek.com —————————— Follow Den of Geek: Website: https://www.denofgeek.com Twitch:   / denofgeektv   Facebook:   / denofgeekus   Twitter:   / denofgeekus   Instagram:   / denofgeek   TikTok:   / denofgeektv   —————————— By Experts. For Fans. The only thing better than watching, reading, or playing something you love is helping someone else discover it. Den of Geek is dedicated to serving the interests of today’s entertainment enthusiast. —————————— #wizardofoz #wicked #anime