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GITM 119: Tsurune: The Linking Shot - How To Sequel | An Analysis

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 17:41:49 -0000

Tsurune's Second Season was a blast and an improvement to its predecessor in almost every conceivable way. But what exactly is a sequel and what makes a Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha a great one? In this episode I try to wrap my head around anime sequels in the context of the show and make some conclusions as to what they are.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - I'm Not A 'Sequel Guy' 4:39 - What Is A Sequel? 7:33 - Character Writing 17:09 - Sequels As A Learning Opportunity 18:47 - Yamamura & Visual Stuff 25:29 - Intentionality & Effects Animation 29:33 - Closing Thoughts 32:40 - Outro (TikTok Announcement) & Music Credits

Full Show Notes: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2023/09/23/tsurune-the-linking-shot-how-to-sequel-gitm-podcast-ep-119/

Takuya Yamamura Interview(s) on Febri: https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_2_1/ https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_1_1/ https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_1_2/

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 118: The 'Forgotten' Anime of 2022 | An Analysis

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:50:20 -0000

Get In The Mecha is officially back! In this episode I'm catching up on some of the analysis that I missed by talking about some of the sleeper hits of 2022 that I think are worth going back to. How does Tatami Time Machine Blues differ from The Tatami Galaxy? How does The Girl From The Other Side configure into the current anime landscape? What can music videos teach us about storytelling? All this and more in this episode.

Thanks so much for your patience over the first half of this year (and before that) - I'm graduating this month which means I finally have the time to produce the podcast consistently again. I can't wait to share all of my thoughts on a regular basis like before!

Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/VEQHa6loaKw

Show Notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2023/07/10/the-forgotten-anime-of-2022-gitm-podcast-ep-118/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Why 2022? 4:23 - Tatami Time Machine Blues 9:18 - The Girl From The Other Side 14:20 - Tangent: What Counts As 'Anime'? 16:11 - TGFTOS Continued 17:15 - He's Playing Our Song (and Naoko Yamada) 23:54 - Futari-bun no Shoumei 27:59 - Thunder In Bud (And Why MVs Matter) 37:14 - Credits

Garden of Remembrance @ Annecy 2023 - https://programme.annecyfestival.com/en/movies/20232143

My INU-OH piece for Full Frontal - https://fullfrontal.moe/inu-oh-is-a-film-about-artists-for-artists/

The Girl From The Other Side Anime Official Twitter - https://twitter.com/totsukunishoujo

Koji Yamamura Webinar - https://youtu.be/tEh-31qq1sg

The other two TGFTOS Storyboard Artists - https://koyanomoe.tumblr.com/ https://takuto-katayama.tumblr.com/

Futari-bun no Shoumei - https://youtu.be/JBeEpW8l-Mg

My Futari-bun no Shoumei Thread - https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha/status/1606135974362128384?s=20

Thunder In Bud - https://youtu.be/K26fPtPcCys

Works Mentioned: How Do You Live?, Tatami Time Machine Blues, The Tatami Galaxy, The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl, Sonny Boy, The Girl From The Other Side, He's Playing Our Song, A Silent Voice, Heike Monogatari, Garden of Remembrance, Kimi no Iro, Futari-bun no Shoumei, Thunder In Bud, Neon Genesis Evangelion

Main Artists Referenced: Shingo Natsume, Fuga Yamashiro, Moko-chan, Yutaro Kubo, Satomi Maiya, Koji Yamamura, Naoko Yamada, Naoko Ogigami, loundraw, Suguru Asakura, que, KAF, Hakushi Hagesawa

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 117: How Is Anime Divided? | An Analysis

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:22:10 -0000

Recently I've been thinking a lot about the things that divide up an anime episode, be it an OP or short intertitles - and so I decided to make a whole episode about them! In this edition of Get In The Mecha, I talk about how these dividing mechanisms make all the difference to how an episode / film feels and ask the question of what is so important about structure.

This is the last episode of 2022! I want to get the podcast back on track next year so bear with me a little longer. Thanks for all your support, feedback and attention this year!

Video Version of this episode: - https://youtu.be/1Cx_ZWJWN-c

0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Structure & Dividers 3:06 - Openings, Ending Credits & Avants 14:00 - Eyecatches & Title Cards 19:25 - Intertitles & Other Dividers 28:48 - Closing Thoughts 30:53 - Outro + Credits 32:26 - super secret post-credit scene

2000 Lightyears into Sonny Boy – Interview with Shingo Natsume: https://fullfrontal.moe/2000-lightyears-into-sonny-boy-interview-with-shingo-natsume/

Chisholm, Reading Intertitles: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01956051.1987.9944095

Artists Mentioned: Shingo Natsume, Akiyuki Shinbo, Tatsuya Oishi, Eunyoung Choi, Masaaki Yuasa, Nobutoshi Ogura, Satoru Utsunomiya, Yoshimichi Kameda

Anime Mentioned / Referenced: Do It Yourself!!, Sonny Boy, Kizumonogatari, The Soultaker, Nichijou, Kemonozume, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, The End of Evangelion, EVANGELION: DEATH(TRUE)^2, Sk8, 86 Eighty-Six

Show Notes for this episode: - https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/12/31/how-is-anime-divided-gitm-podcast-ep-117/

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Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 116: Fall 2022 Anime Is (Almost) Here | A Seasonal Preview

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:54:39 -0000

On this episode I'm taking a bit of a break from the usual essay-style content to take a look at all the amazing anime coming out this Autumn / Fall! With so many shows coming out, let's take a look at what this season has to offer as well as the promising artists who are behind them. This episode was pretty late but bare with me!

Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/ROnbAn01RcQ

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Preface For Episode Format 2:45 - Podcast Appearances 4:04 - Tatami Time Machine Blues 7:05 - Bocchi The Rock! 10:54 - Do It Yourself!! 16:48 - Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 22:06 - Watch At Your Own Pace 24:43 - Outro & Credits

DIY Character Trailer: https://youtu.be/9yYB3L14_JU

Just Weebs Episode I Was On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9l2nqcJqkY

Japanese History (Hidden In Our Screens) Episode I Was On: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rPIQRwCKMN8SIhMvXIyOw?si=uOeFqn9MR2uA8Bdry3ddGg

Artists Mentioned: Shingo Natsume, Fuga Yamashiro, Keiichiro Saito, Kerorira, Kazuhiro Yoneda, Yuusuke Matsuo, Yasuhiro Asagi, Hiroyuki Imaishi, Kai Ikarashi

Anime Mentioned: Tatami Time Machine Blues, Bocchi The Rock!, Do It Yourself!!. Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Sonny Boy, ACCA-13, Boogiepop and Others, The Tatami Galaxy, Night Is Short Walk On Girl, Yama no Susume, Gleipnir, Kageki Shoujo, SSSS.Gridman, SSSS.Dynazenon, Promare, BNA, Gurren Lagann.

Show Notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/09/20/fall-2022-anime-is-almost-here-gitm-podcast-ep-116/

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Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 115: What I've Learnt About Anime | The 2022 Mid-Year Review

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:24:13 -0000

We're just over halfway into the year, so I thought it was the right time to bring back the Get In The Mecha Mid-Year Review, the annual episode of the podcast where I reflect on what I've taken away from anime this year so far. This time around, I have gathered a few insights from watching anime films in the cinema and I also spent time thinking about some of the smaller visual elements that uplift the TV Anime experience.

Video Version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVdMPCpZ_E4

Show Notes: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/07/17/what-ive-learnt-about-anime-the-2022-mid-year-review-gitm-podcast-ep-115/

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Context 2:07 - Watching Anime Films In The Cinema 3:59 - 21:9, Inu-Oh & Jujutsu Kaisen 0 6:08 - Perfect Blue (In The Cinema) 9:48 - 'Small' Things Go A Long Way 11:24 - Saito & The Executioner And Her Way Of Life 13:12 - Ishii & 86 Eighty-Six 14:50 - Final Thought 16:00 - Outro + Credits

Staff Mentioned / Referenced: Masaaki Yuasa, Sunghoo Park, Satoshi Kon, Shinji Hashimoto, Keiichiro Saito, Shingo Natsume, Toshimasa Ishii, Tomohiko Ito

Anime Mentioned: Inu-Oh, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Perfect Blue, The Executioner And Her Way Of Life, Sonny Boy, 86 Eighty-Six, Erased

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Chill by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night

Adventure Time https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 114: Studying Water & Visual Storytelling In Anime | An Analysis

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:30:25 -0000

Water is extremely versatile in the real world and the same can be said for its place in animated filmmaking. In this episode of Get In The Mecha I take a look at how anime makes use of water as a device for telling profound stories, from Attack On Titan to Heike Monogatari. I also discuss why it is worth loooking into these tools for yourself when engaging with a piece of art.

Video Version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/64IWFKvyNCA

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - The Iceberg 4:11 - The Great Passage 7:32 - March Comes In Like A Lion 11:57 - Attack On Titan 15:48 - Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu 18:40 - Heike Monogatari 24:23 - 'Over-reading' & Intentionality 27:14 - Outro + Music Credits

Show Notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/06/12/studying-water-visual-storytelling-in-anime-gitm-podcast-ep-114/

Staff & Creators Mentioned: Shion Miura, Takuya Sato, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, Naoyuki Asano, Ryousuke Nakamura, Nobutaka Yoda, Kazuya Shiotsuki, Hajime Isayama, (AOT S3 P2 #10 Staff: SB - Daizen Komatsuda / ED - Tetsuya Wakano, Shintaro Itoga & Tetsuro Araki), Tokuyuki Matsutake, Mamoru Hatakeyama, Nobukage Kimura, Naoko Yamada

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Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 113: Evangelion & Sonny Boy - In Indirect Conversation | An Analysis

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:13:22 -0000

Neon Genesis Evangelion (my all-time favourite anime series) and Sonny Boy (one of my favourite anime from 2021) touch on similar topics of personal growth, control and even change. In this episode I want to talk about the indirect conversation that Hideaki Anno & co. and Shingo Natsume have as well as what we can take from both anime.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - My Experience with Sonny Boy 3:16 - The Ending of NGE 6:49 - Pressure & Expectations 12:20 - Optimism & Control 15:31 - The 'Pretention' Problem 17:43 - Conversations & Originality 19:52 - Outro & Music Credits

Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/2QYH2NXglqw

Show Notes: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/05/12/evangelion-sonny-boy-in-indirect-conversation-gitm-podcast-ep-113/

Creatives Mentioned: Hideaki Anno & Shingo Natsume

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Chill by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night

Adventure Time https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 112: Rakugo Shinjuu - On The Death & Life Of Art | An Analysis

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:12:53 -0000

I finally took the time to watch Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu and now I can't stop thinking about it! In this episode, I try to explore one of my favourite aspects of the anime in a bit more depth - the 'death' and 'life' of art. What does this entail? How does an art form or a piece of art 'die'? Is mecha anime dead? All this and more this week.

0:00 - Intro 2:00 - My Favourite Line in Rakugo Shinjuu 5:58 - The Narrative of the Rakugo 'World' 9:32 - Death & Legacy 13:25 - Why Mecha Isn't 'Dead' 18:13 - Art & Ideas 20:30 - Outro & Music Credits

Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/sQG5d8Ucnok

Show Notes: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/04/09/rakugo-shinjuu-the-death-life-of-art-gitm-podcast-ep-112/

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Chill by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night

Adventure Time https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 111: The Anime Staff I Discovered In 2021 | A Review

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:10:55 -0000

I know we're already in March but let's talk about the anime staff I discovered for the first time in 2021! 2021 was a really great year for anime, in terms of the number of exciting projects that came out, which of course meant that I came across many cool creatives at the same time. In this episode I share who I've come across, why I gravitated to their work and more on this episode of Get In The Mecha.

Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/hn09ZCO-icg

Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:42 – Yuki Yonemori, Keiichiro Saito & Nobuhide Kariya (WEP & Sonny Boy) 7:07 – Fuuga Yamashiro & the Heike team (Heike Monogatari) 9:49 – Ikuo Yamakado & Kohei Hatano (Mars Red) 14:28 – Post-Edit Notes on Link Click 15:49 – Li Haoling & co. (Link Click) 19:02 – Hiromatsu Shuu (Da Wang Rao Ming) 21:37 – niL, Asuka Dokai & 𝐓𝐕♡CHAͶY (MVs) 24:55 – Ryoji Yamada & Shu Sasaki (millenium parade – Trepanation) 26:58 – Outro & Music Credits

[Correction for the Da Wang Rao Ming section] Hiromatsu Shuu - was made aware that Shuu is a Chinese animator and not a Japanese animator - Hiromatsu Shuu is simply their Japanese name. Please ignore my part on 'dabbling' into the Chinese scene (as that point doesn't hold up any more upon learning new information). Thanks to Awayfarer for pointing this out to me. (Source) I ommitted this part from the podcast but for transparency's sake I thought I'd disclose my error.

Creatives Discussed In This Episode: Yuki Yonemori – Keiichiro Saito – Nobuhide Kariya – Fuuga Yamashiro – Ikuo Yamakado – Kohei Hatano – Li Haoling – Hiromatsu Shuu – niL – Asuka Dokai – 𝐓𝐕♡CHAͶY – Ryoji Yamada – Shu Sasaki

Projects Discussed In This Episode: Wonder Egg Priority – Sonny Boy – Heike Monogatari – Mars Red – Link Click – Da Wang Rao Ming – Living idly and dying as if dreaming – Stay Foolish – Brave New World – Trepanation

For the links to the staff's various pages, social medias, etc., refer to the show notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/03/07/the-anime-staff-that-i-discovered-in-2021-gitm-podcast-ep-111/

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Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night

Adventure Time https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 110: Unskippable Anime Openings From 2021 | An Analysis & Mini Review

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:21:18 -0000

Get In The Mecha is back and so is our annual edition of Unskippable Openings, where I talk about some of my favourite openings from the past year! An important thing I want to cover in this year's edition is the question, 'what is the relationship between the opening and the show itself?'. In this episode, I try to not only talk about the openings I really liked but the people who worked on them and what they do to deepen our understanding of the anime.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Review 2:45 - Jujutsu Kaisen OP 2 7:52 - Wonder Egg Priority OP 13:47 - Odd Taxi OP 18:13 - Openings As Commentary 21:51 - The Two-Way Flow 23:21 - Outro & Music Credits 25:53 - Post-Credit Notes (Why I Was Gone)

Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/cQW_IBorbXM

Apologies for the unplanned break! If you want to hear what happened, please refer to the post-credit notes at the end of the episode!

Thank you for the review Phoenix! Check out TheAnimeTea on YouTube & podcast platforms: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAnimeTea/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-anime-tea/id1454315254

Openings Discussed In This Episode:

Who-ya Extended - VIVID VICE (JJK OP 2) - https://youtu.be/8nNujr378EA Anemoneria - SUDACHINO UTA (WEP OP) (Song only) - https://youtu.be/ckXtZrTzJbM Skirt & Punpee - ODDTAXI (Odd Taxi OP) - https://youtu.be/jX-Ry1VxeDQ

Creatives Mentioned In This Episode: Shingo Yamashita - https://anidb.net/creator/5323 Shin Wakabayashi - https://anidb.net/creator/12865 Jin Oyama - https://anidb.net/creator/58313 Ryoji Yamada - https://twitter.com/ryojiyamada Ren Onodera - https://anidb.net/creator/63153

Yaamashita Interview (Crunchyroll Extras) - https://youtu.be/eS8nHSyz_RI

Anime Mentioned In This Episode: Jujutsu Kaisen, Wonder Egg Priority, Odd Taxi, Shinsekai Yori, Ranking of Kings

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Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill Wave 3 by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again Mastered: https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night

Adventure Time Revised: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

GITM 109: There's A Lot Of Anime Coming Out In 2022 | A Preview

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 11:55:10 -0000

The new year is approaching and a there's a lot of anime on the way. On this week's episode of Get In The Mecha I take a look at the anime projects that I'm most excited for and talk about who is working on them. And at the end I give my take on an important question - can this much anime be sustained by the industry?

Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VreGShyXP0w

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro + Review 3:15 - Akebi's Sailor Uniform 8:51 - The Orbital Children 14:20 - Exception, Vampire In The Garden & Bocchi The Rock! 17:02 - INU-OH 19:26 - The Girl From The Other Side 23:22 - Is A Lot Of Anime A Good Thing? 26:49 - Outro & Music Credits 28:13 - Post-Credit Notes

Please refer to the post-credit notes at the end of this episode first before issuing any complaints or corrections!

Thanks to Selena, EyecatchGlasses, Aaron, Inspirashamul, Dimitri & Nico for the ratings on Spotify!

Creatives mentioned in this episode:

Akebi's Sailor Uniform staff: Miyuki Kuroki - https://anidb.net/creator/14430 Megumi Kouno - https://anidb.net/creator/16213 Rino Yamazaki - https://anidb.net/creator/53377 Kana Utatane - https://anidb.net/creator/53092 Akari Saitou - https://anidb.net/creator/20010 Hisayo Usui - https://anidb.net/creator/17658 Asuka Yokota - https://anidb.net/creator/10444

The Orbital Children staff: Mitsuo Iso - https://anidb.net/creator/154 Toshiyuki Inoue - https://anidb.net/creator/5734 Ken`ichi Yoshida - https://anidb.net/creator/503

Vampire In The Garden / Exception staff Tetsuya Nishio - https://anidb.net/creator/3051 Yoshitaka Amano - https://anidb.net/creator/4482

Bocchi The Rock! staff: Keiichirou Saitou - https://anidb.net/creator/57709 Kerorira - https://anidb.net/creator/56433

INU-OH staff: Masaaki Yuasa - https://anidb.net/creator/49 Fuuga Yamashiro - https://anidb.net/creator/59946

The Girl From The Other Side Staff: Yutaro Kubo - https://anidb.net/creator/63234 Satomi Maiya - https://anidb.net/creator/63233

Some examples of Kubo & Maiya's work: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=satomi_maiya https://yutarokubo.com/

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GITM 108: Heike Monogatari - Why Do Visual Metaphors Matter? | An Analysis

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:51:36 -0000

What ties rich historical narratives like Heike Monogatari together? On this episode of Get In The Mecha I complete my trilogy of discussions on Heike Monogatari by taking a look at the anime's smart use of visual metaphors. This week I dive into the various symbols the show uses, what we can learn from them and most importantly - why are they so important in historical anime.

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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Review Reading 3:31 - Context 4:26 - Flowers 10:24 - Wings / Butterflies 13:19 - Biwa Strings 17:45 - Dynamics 19:31 - Cinematography & The Strings 23:46 - Visual Identity & History 30:37 - Outro & Music Credits

Creatives Mentioned in this Episode: Naoko Yamada: https://anidb.net/creator/1791 Moko-chan: https://anidb.net/creator/virtual/437546 Takashi Kojima: https://anidb.net/creator/11763 Takuya Yamamura: https://anidb.net/creator/2656

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GITM 107: Heike Monogatari Episode 9 - A Visual Masterclass | An Analysis

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:11:07 -0000

I couldn't stop thinking about the anime Heike Monogatari so I decided to make another episode on it - this time, I'm focusing on Episode 9, storyboarded and directed by the amazing Ryouhei Takeshita. This week, I try my best to go into depth on what I think makes this episode a standout one in the series with the goal gaining some more insight into what makes great storytelling in anime. Let's dive into one of the standout anime of the Fall 2021 season for a second time!

0:00 - Intro 1:21 - The Work of Ryouhei Takeshita 4:29 - Lighting 8:09 - Lens & Focus 14:46 - Composition & Cuts 19:02 - My Favourite Shot 21:55 - Learning From Takeshita's Direction 24:37 - Outro + Music Credits

Creatives Mentioned In This Episode: Ryouhei Takeshita: https://anidb.net/creator/16512 Naoko Yamada: https://anidb.net/creator/1791 Ai Yukimura: https://anidb.net/creator/22433

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GITM 106: Studying Two Anime OVAs From The Early 90s | An Analysis

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:24:52 -0000

It's another episode of the Anime OVA series! On this week's edition, I take a look at two OVAs that I enjoyed recently, namely Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! (From Today I'll) (1992) & Lodoss-tou Senki (Record of Lodoss War) (1990). These OVAs are quite different from one another - yet they both taught me a lot of things about comedy, direction, storytelling and more.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Introducing Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! 5:58 - The Akehisa Arc 6:57 - Thinking About Comedy 10:08 - Introducing Record of Lodoss War 12:24 - The Lodoss War Team 13:44 - Character Designs 14:53 - Thinking About 'Atmosphere' 15:15 - The Hirotsugu Kawasaki Episode 17:35 - The Pillar Shot 19:15 - What Can We Learn From These OVAs? 23:45 - Outro & Music Credits

Creatives mentioned in this episode: Takeshi Mori, Masami Anno, Akinori Nagaoka, Rintarou, Yutaka Izubuchi, Hiroyuki Okiura, Toshiyuki Inoue, Nobuteru Yuuki, Hirotsugu Kawasaki, Morio Asaka

(Main) Anime mentioned in this episode: Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! & Lodoss-tou Senki

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GITM 105: Heike Monogatari's Approach To Visual Storytelling | An Analysis

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:03:26 -0000

Heike Monogatari kind of came out of nowhere and already there's so much to unpack from a visual perspective. In this episode, I attempt to break down this anime's approach to visual storytelling by going through the work of the various storyboard aritsts & episodes directors that featured on Episodes 1-4. How does it's approach fit with the epic's themes? How does Naoko Yamada's style as a director influence the anime's aesthetic? All this and more on this week's edition of Get In The Mecha.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Context 3:31 - The Yamada Style 9:34 - The Ai Yukimura Episode 12:26 - Shuntarou Tozawa's Direction 16:32 - The China Episode 20:27 - Learning From This Anime 25:02 - Outro + Music Credits

Creatives mentioned in this episode: Naoko Yamada, Ai Yukimura, China, Shuntarou Tozawa

Anime mentioned in this episode: Heike Monogatari, A Silent Voice, Just Call It Love (Music Video), Fire Force S2

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Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 104: Studying the Anime OVAs of Director Akiyuki Shinbo | An Analysis

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:01:04 -0000

Akiyuki Shinbo may be one of the greatest anime directors of all time - but how exactly does he direct anime? In this week's episode of Get In The Mecha, I do a brief study of Shinbo's OVAs to get to the bottom of what his style really looks like and what we can learn from his approach to anime.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Context 3:08 - Le Portrait de Petit Cossette 9:09 - Shin Hurricane Polymar 12:28 - Tenamonya Voyagers 15:42 - Learning from Shinbo 19:33 - Outro + Music Credits

Creatives mentioned in this episode: Akiyuki Shinbo, Masahiro Ando, Hirofumi Suzuki

Anime mentioned in this episode: Le Portrait de Petit Cossette, Shin Hurricane Polymar, Tenamonya Voyagers, The SoulTaker, Naruto

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Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 103: When Animation Direction Changes Everything (In Anime) | An Analysis

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:19:21 -0000

In anime, animation direction is incredibly important - it has the ability to change our entire understanding of an episode and can help convey the ideas that the creatives are attempting to convey. In this week's episode, I take a closer look at how this can really affect out experience as viewers and what we can learn when we make ourselves more aware of this important credit.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Context 3:35 - CS1 - The Hakkenden E10 7:33 - CS2 - SSSS.Dynazenon E10 11:33 - CS3 - Space Dandy 15:58 - Animation is a Craft 18:41 - Outro + Music Credits

(Main) Creatives Mentioned In This Episode: Masaaki Yuasa - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=masaaki_yuasa Shinya Ohira - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=shinya_ohira Kai Ikarashi - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=kai_ikarashi Kiyotaka Oshiyama - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=kiyotaka_oshiyama Eunyoung Choi - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=eun_young_choi Yoshimichi Kameda - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yoshimichi_kameda

(Main) Anime Mentioned In This Episode: The Hakkenden, SSSS.Dynazenon, Space Dandy

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GITM 102: Sonny Boy - Episode 8's Incredible Direction | An Analysis

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 13:47:52 -0000

Sonny Boy has blown me away countless times and the eighth episode of the anime storyboarded by Keiichirō Saitō honestly took it to another level. In this week's episode I want to break down my thoughts on the way this episode was directed and get to the bottom of why it's so effective at making the viewer uncomfortable.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:57 - Context & Credits 7:54 - Visual 'Emptiness' 11:13 - 'Surveilling' Wide Shots 13:59 - Uncomfortable Close-Ups 17:41 - Lighting 19:43 - Animation Direction 21:42 - Masterpiece (?) 23:25 - Outro + Music Credits

Again, sorry for the super late episode - trying to get schedule back in check this week!

Staff Mentioned in this Episode: Keiichirō Saitō, Shingo Natsume, Nobuhide Kariya, Mari Fujino, Keita Nagasaka, Reiko Nagasawa, Akiyuki Shinbo, Tatsuya Oishi.

Anime Mentioned In This Episode: Sonny Boy, Boogiepop and Others, ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., One Punch Man, Space Dandy.

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GITM 101: Mecha Anime Was Always About The Characters | An Analysis

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:10:31 -0000

Mecha anime pretty much always concerns the characters in it. Although this may sound like a fact to some, other people have a different viewpoint. In this episode of the podcast, I attempt to counter the idea that some mecha anime are focused mostly on 'the mechas' while others do on 'the characters'. Get In The Mecha Season 2 starts now!

*Once again, apologies for the very late episode - trying to get back into the regular rhythm of things and avoid burnout in the process. Bare with me!

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:33 - Pilots & Mechas 6:51 - Case Study - Patlabor 12:11 - Case Study 2 - Gundam & Macross DYRL 20:23 - The Blurred Lines Between Mech & Character 21:32 - Genre (Is Pretty Nuanced) 23:36 - Outro + Music Credits

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GITM 100 P2: The End of Evangelion's Second Act | An Analysis

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:13:32 -0000

This episode concludes both our look at the 90s Evangelion titles and this season of Get In The Mecha! In this season finale, I dive deep into the second half of The End of Evangelion - let's talk about music, absurd imagery and of course the iconic ending. Thanks for listening & see you on E101!

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Absurd Imagery 12:13 - The Rift Between Dreams & Reality 15:24 - The Soundtrack 23:02 - The 2nd Ending of Evangelion 26:27 - A Hopeful Conclusion? 29:48 - Outro + Music Credits

Sorry for the late episode! Had a few recording troubles but got things sorted in the end.

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GITM 100 P1: The End of Evangelion's First Act | An Analysis

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:07:02 -0000

We finally made it. On the 100th episode and first part of the season finale of Get In The Mecha, let's discuss the first part of The End of Evangelion (1997), directed by Hideaki Anno & Kazuya Tsurumaki. Blurring the lines between beast, human & robot, Anno & Tsurumaki's direction and loads more this week.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - A Bit Of Context 6:22 - Tackling Humanity 9:23 - Connection & Conflict 13:39 - The Iso Moment 17:15 - Atmospheric Direction 20:31 - Calm & Chaos 29:20 - Outro + Music Credits

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GITM 99: Wonder Egg Priority Is Still Great | A Mini-Retrospective

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:23:28 -0000

Wonder Egg Priority has come to a close, which means it's a great time to reflect on the entire series and of course its ending. This week on Get In The Mecha, I do a bit of a mini-retrospective after the airing of the thirteenth and final episode. What still makes this series so special to me? Does the ending change how I view the entire show as a whole? Who exactly worked on this show? All this and more on a jam-packed episode of the GITM Podcast.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - I Still Love WEP 6:05 - 'Human' Characters 8:49 - Discovering Ourselves 12:35 - Direction - Order & Disorder 14:41 - Direction - Past vs. Present 15:30 - Case Study - Yuuki Yonemori 17:24 - Music - Past vs. Present 18:33 - A Technical Achievement 19:16 - WEP's Conclusion 25:33 - Closing Thoughts 30:06 - Special Announcement, Outro + Music Credits

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Yuuki Yonemori on Twitter: https://twitter.com/morinorio

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GITM 98: What Odd Taxi Says About Society | An Analysis

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:45:47 -0000

Odd Taxi was a beautiful anime that got me thinking a lot about 'society'. What exactly makes a society? What is it that we all share as people? All these questions have been swimming in my brain for quite a while now, which is why I wanted to take on this anime for this week's podcast. From conceptualising society as a connected whole to the desire to connect with our fellow man, lets discuss this pretty profound topic in Episode 98 of Get In The Mecha.

0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Contextualsing Odd Taxi 5:00 - The OP 7:30 - Comparing Cities 10:31 - The Desire To Connect 12:50 - The City Is A Character 15:37 - Direction & The Taxi 19:30 - There's Not A Single Answer 20:36 - Social Climbing & Exploiting Warmth 22:43 - 'Parasocial' Relationships 24:24 - Closing Thoughts 30:12 - Outro + Music Credits

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GITM 97: Dissecting Sonny Boy (So Far) | An Analysis

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:51:10 -0000

Sonny Boy is director Shingo Natsume's next big project. In this podcast episode, I take a deep dive into what exactly it 'is' on a political level as well as a visual level. How has Natsume's style & career built up to this point? Are we inherently political beings? Why do I like Sonny Boy so much? All this and more on the 97th episode (and the first video podcast) of Get In The Mecha.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro + Reading Review 2:27 - Introducing Sonny Boy & Natsume 5:59 - The State of Nature 8:40 - 'Law & Order' 12:53 - Why We Need Sonny Boy 14:40 - Direction Choices 19:10 - Natsume's Vision 22:55 - Outro + Music Credits

This is also the first of hopefully many video podcasts to come! I made a promise and delivered! There's a bit of janky editing here and there but hopefully you guys like this format and find it a bit more engaging than tabbing out of a video card for thirty minutes. Thank you for supporting the podcast so far - it means the world and here's to a new chapter of GITM!

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GITM 96: The Tsubasa Cat Arc (Bakemonogatari Analysis & Final Review)

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:05:52 -0000

It has been a long journey... but we finally made it to the final arc of Bakemonogatari, The Tsubasa Cat Arc! In this episode, let's talk about the final 'act' of this fifteen episode drama. From the mental health aspects of the show becoming more prominent, to the cinematic aspect ratio used throughout the arc, what makes this arc such a special one and why exactly is this one of my favourite stretches of episodes in TV anime? All this and more in this week's episode of Get In The Mecha.

Timestamps (Feel free to skip around!): 0:00 - Previously + Intro 2:48 - Plot Summary 4:47 - Storyboard Credits + What I'm Focusing On 7:30 - An Uncomfortable Oddity 12:17 - Monogatari & Mental Health 15:07 - Visual Narrative 18:40 - Telling vs Showing 21:46 - Dark vs Light 22:58 - Hitagi Crab Parallels 24:31 - The 21:9 Aspect Ratio 29:38 - Closing Thoughts 32:20 - Outro + Music Credits

(Main) Staff Mentioned in this episode: Tomoyuki Itamura, Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Toshimasa Suzuki, Tatsuya Oishi, Akiyuki Shinbo, Gen'ichirou Abe, Hironori Tanaka, Ryo Imamura.

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China Town by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 95: What I Learnt Watching 90s & 80s Anime OVAs | An Analysis

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:57:09 -0000

I watched a lot of 80s & 90s OVAs in the most recent lockdown. Do I regret it? Not at all! In this week's episode, I want to share what I really enjoyed about my favourite OVAs from this 'era' and more importantly what I learnt from them too about anime. From the thrilling JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) to the iconic Gunbuster (1988), let's discuss what we can enjoy about these individually but also what we can learn about anime as a whole by giving them more recognition.

(Main) Anime Mentioned: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!, Gunbuster, Riki-Oh

Timestamps: 0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:33 - Why I Watched A Lot of OVAs 10:50 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) 17:25 - Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! (1989) 23:18 - Gunbuster (1988) 29:46 - Main Takeaways 35:00 - Outro, Announcements & Music Credits

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Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 94: The Value of Original Anime | An Analysis

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:27:17 -0000

Original anime is a big part of what anime 'is' in my opinion - but why exactly is it so important for the art form and also us, the watchers of anime? This week's episode of the podcast is an attempt to get to the bottom of this and really appreciate how fun it can be to watch. From the thrilling experience of watching Wonder Egg Priority (2021) on a weekly basis to the slow burn of Akudama Drive, let's dive into the world of original anime!

0:00 - Intro 2:27 - Why Original Anime? 4:40 - 'Hype Culture' & Comparison 9:28 - The Thrill of New Anime 12:52 - Appointment Viewing 17:49 - The Joy of Not Knowing 22:45 - Marketing & Expectations 29:01 - 'Shaping' Anime 30:32 - Closing Thoughts 33:54 - Outro + Music Credits

Anime Mentioned: Wonder Egg Priority, SSSS.Dynazenon, Great Pretender, Akudama Drive, Sonny Boy, Fena: Pirate Princess, V ivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song

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Difference by chasersgaming

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GITM 93: The Nadeko Snake Arc (Bakemonogatari Analysis & Review)

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:46:02 -0000

The Bakemonogatari re-watch is back! This week let's discuss the fourth arc of the series, The Nadeko Snake Arc. This arc marked a real turning point for me in the series in the way that it showcased a much more uncomfortable side to the series and the big ideas within it. In this episode, I touch on how exactly it creates this uneasy mood from the perspective of audio as well as visual direction, why appearance and reality are such important concepts to not only this arc but the series as a whole & more!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:24 - Spoiler Warning 2:55 - Plot Summary 5:33 - Storyboard Staff & Direction 8:42 - Creating Contrast (Audio) 13:52 - Creating Contrast (Visual) 16:00 - Appearance vs. Reality & Presence vs. Absence 19:07 - A Real Life Takeaway? 20:45 - The Turning Point 22:50 - An Uncomfortable Anime
25:45 - Closing Thoughts 27:45 - Outro + Music Credits

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China Town by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 92: SSSS.Dynazenon - The Churro Scene, Awkwardness & Normality | An Analysis

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:09:29 -0000

SSSS.Dynazenon has been a wonderful experience and so I thought it would be worth taking the time to talk about my favourite moments from the series - the awkward & uncomfortable moments. In this week's episode, I talk about the funny, yet quite important 'Churro Scene' and then speak more widely about why these moments are so valuable for humanising the anime and much more.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:14 - Spoiler Alert 2:45 - The Churro Scene & Creating Normality 9:05 - Diagetic Sound & Voice Acting 13:21 - Shot Length & 'Uncomfortable' Filmmaking 19:03 - Building Space & Subtlety 24:29 - Rethinking Worldbuilding 26:09 - Closing Thoughts 28:16 - Outro & Music Credits

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Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 91: What I've Learnt About Anime | The 2021 Mid-Year Review

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:14:56 -0000

The annual Get In The Mecha Mid-Year Review is back! In this episode, just like last year, I take the time to reflect on what I've learnt about anime this year. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a review of actual anime from this year, this isn't the episode for you - this will be looking at some more anime news-related topics and industry-centred ideas! This time around I discuss the state of the anime industry, why paying attention to credits is important and a bit more.

Timestamps (Yes, these are a thing now.):

0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:07 - What is The GITM Mid-Year Review? 4:01 - State of the Anime Industry 7:19 - Kadokawa, Overproduction & Limitations 12:17 - SB/ED/AD Credits 17:43 - Animation Direction's Impact 22:11 - Anthology Series, Studios & 'Aesthetics' 26:57 - Closing Thoughts 29:55 - Outro & Music Credits

Relevant Links:

Producer Umehara Tweet example: https://twitter.com/kafunsyokougun/status/1376935815788425226?s=20

Kadokawa Article - Animation Business (written by Tadashi Sudo) http://animationbusiness.info/archives/11269

Animator Dormitory Channel's Video on The low wage problem: https://youtu.be/3TLLZfeF8WU

'Japan’s anime goes global: Sony’s new weapon to take on Netflix'- Financial Times (written by Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki): https://www.ft.com/content/9b7c1670-89b1-484c-ae25-61a500369dc3

GITM 90.5: Six Anime Industry Staff You Need To Know | Minisode Compilation

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:51:18 -0000

Get In The Mecha is going on a (partial) break this week! To fill the space, I've decided to handily compile all six episodes of the 'Short Intro Series' into one longer episode for anyone who hasn't listened to them yet or isn't bothered to download all six episodes. I'll be back next week with more of the usual analysis content - until then, enjoy!

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Episode 1 (Yutaka Nakamura) 6:40 - Episode 2 (Norio Matsumoto) 12:31 - Episode 3 (Naoya Nakayama) 18:38 - Episode 4 (Shingo Yamashita) 26:16 - Episode 5 (Yoshimichi Kameda) 33:03 - Episode 6 (Keiichiro Watanabe) 41:41 - Outro

Follow Nakamura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sekise10 Nakamura's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yutaka_nakamura

Matsumoto's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=norio_matsumoto

Follow Nakayama on Twitter: https://twitter.com/naota0048 Nakayama's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=naoya_nakayama

Follow Yamashita on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yama_ic Yamashita's animation work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=shingo_yamashita

Follow Kameda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/59033ihcimihsoy Kameda's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yoshimichi_kameda

Watanabe's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=keiichiro_watanabe

Thank You for supporting this series - I hope there was some value in there somewhere!

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Minisode 6: A Short Intro To - The Animation Of Keiichiro Watanabe

Fri, 28 May 2021 19:15:58 -0000

For the sixth and final installment of the 'Short Intro To' series, let's discuss the wonderful animation of Keiichiro Watanabe! Watanabe's animation has definitely made me think twice about what I already know about Japanese animation and so in this episode I try my best to make sense of their work from the perspective of timings, 'momentum', 'tempo' and more.

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Watanabe's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=keiichiro_watanabe

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Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Minisode 5: A Short Intro To - The Animation Of Yoshimichi Kameda

Sat, 22 May 2021 13:36:08 -0000

For the fifth part of the 'Short Intro To' series, let's take a look at the animation of popular animator Yoshimichi Kameda! Kameda personally introduced me to a different side of animation that I had hardly experienced before and later down the line led to my fondness of the Kanada-school of animation. Let's talk about style, inspiration and more!

Thank You childish!lino for the review!

Follow Kameda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/59033ihcimihsoy

Check out his animation work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yoshimichi_kameda

Want to learn more about Kanada? Check out animetudes.com

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Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Minisode 4: A Short Intro To - The Animation & Direction of Shingo Yamashita

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:00:00 -0000

For the fourth minisode in the Short Intro series, let's look at the amazing animation and direction of none other than Shingo Yamashita! Yamashita opened my eyes to another side of animation and direction that focused on distortion, risk and unconventionality. In this week's episode I want to share what I've learnt from the work of this industry titan.

Follow Yamashita on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yama_ic

Check out his animation work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=shingo_yamashita

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Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Minisode 3: A Short Intro To - The Animation & Direction of Naoya Nakayama

Fri, 07 May 2021 19:00:00 -0000

This week, let's look at the animation and direction of Naoya Nakayama! Nakyama's work is very interesting to look at because it is centred mostly around a technical part of anime / film being the 21:9 aspect ratio. In this short episode I'll attempt to break down why exactly I think they're work on it is so great.

Follow Nakayama on Twitter: https://twitter.com/naota0048

Naoya Nakayama's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=naoya_nakayama

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Minisode 2: A Short Intro To - The Action Animation of Norio Matsumoto

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:00:24 -0000

In this week's 'Short Intro To' minisode, let's look at the action animation of Norio Matsumoto! Let's discuss some of their iconic moments and of course the feautures that make his animation so great in just about seven minutes!

Check Out Norio Matsumoto's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=norio_matsumoto

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Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Minisode 1: A Short Intro To - The Action Animation of Yutaka Nakamura

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:40:23 -0000

In this first minisode of the first ever Get In The Mecha minisode season, let's briefly discuss the amazing action animation of the legendary animator Yutaka Nakamura. Smear, impact frames, cubes and most importantly - what his work has taught me about the anime industry!

Follow Nakamura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sekise10

Check out Nakamura's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yutaka_nakamura

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 90: The 4:3 Aspect Ratio & Anime | An Analysis

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0000

As you probably already know, I like Aspect Ratios a lot. In this week's episode I want to hone in specifically on the 4:3 aspect ratio and talk about what it does for framing, space and more in the context of anime. This week I'm talking about how 4:3 has accumulated more value over time, how it creates a sense of intimacy or confinement and loads more!

Next episode is the start of the first ever GITM Minisode series! I know it isn't ideal but please look forward to these bitesized discussions about some of my favourite animators / directors in the anime sphere for a few weeks.

My article on 4:3: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/

Just Call It Love by Mafumafu: https://youtu.be/bMwLJHWP1UE

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 89: Wonder Egg Priority - Humanity & Adolescence | An Analysis

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:23:33 -0000

I've spoken about Wonder Egg Priority's animation quite a lot - let's talk about its narrative this week! WEP goes from commenting on friendship to eventually discussing what it means to be human in the space of twelve epiosdes and the way it gets there was also marvellous to watch each week. This episode will be an attempt to understand these core themes like 'humanity' and 'adolescence' a bit better. What it means to be a teenager, averting oneself from self-destruction and more!

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 88: Evangelion - Death & Rebirth | An Analysis

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0000

Recap movies and episodes in anime are a mixed bag. A lot of the time they can be quite mundane and even a pain to get through - but sometimes they aren't. Evangelion - Death & Rebirth is an excellent example of a recap that takes the opportunity to add more value to the content it has at its disposal; this is why I want to look at this more depth. This week I talk about how reorganising information changes how we digest it, the importance of editing and more!

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 87: Why Form Is Important In Anime | An Analysis

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:58:21 -0000

I have discussed character-acting and action animation quite extensively on the show (and will continue to do so) but this week I want to go just a bit deeper by looking at the concept of 'form'. How animators interpret the body and give life to it through movement is very important not just for understanding how a character is feeling at a certain point in time, but also what the overarching ideas of a story really are. In this epiosde, I think about realism, distorting features of the human body and more.

Staff Mentioned: Toshiyuki Inoue, Hiroyuki Okiura, Shinya Ohira, Yutaro Kubo.

Anime Mentioned: Maquia - When The Promised Flower Blooms, Millennium Actress, Your Name, Ping Pong: The Animation, The Girl From The Other Side.

Specific Sequences Referenced:

Maquia Running Sequence: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/60770 Millenium Actress Running Sequence: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/12578 Your Name Running Sequence: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/36789

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 86: Why Did Jujutsu Kaisen Shatter My Expectations? | An Analysis

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 03:04:51 -0000

I have to come clean and admit that I did not think that Jujutsu Kaisen (2020) would be as good as thought it would be. What I thought would be 'just another battle-shounen anime' turned out to be an exciting and thrilling one that would have me wanting more each week. In this episode, I talk about why exactly this anime exites me (and maybe even why it should excite you too). In this session I discuss how 'visually diverse' the series has been, why the conclusion to the Mahito Arc was so beneficial and more!

JJK Staff Mentioned: Hironori Tanaka, Shota Goshozono, Shingo Yamashita, Vercreek, Hero, Leaf, Tatsuya Yoshihara Other Staff Mentioned: Hiroyuki Yamashita, Chengxi Huang, Norio Matsumoto, Naoki Kobayashi, Weilin Zhang, Yutaka Nakamura, Arifumi Imai, Yuki Hayashi, Gosei Oda

Specific Cuts Referenced: Vercreek (E13): www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/140472 3D Background Usage - (Yuuki Yamashita - E17): www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/144487

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 85: The Suruga Monkey Arc (Bakemonogatari Analysis & Review)

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:12:23 -0000

Even though there have been a few twists and turns, the Monogatari Series has been quite 'comfortable' so far. All of that is about to change. This week I'm plunging into the Suruga Monkey Arc in Bakemonogatari in order to explore what makes it so different to the other two. In this episode I discuss the crucial change in storyboarders for this arc, how this arc takes us out of our comfort zone, action animation and more!

Staff Mentioned: Tatsuya Oishi, Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Michio Fukuda, Jun Fukuda, Toshimasa Suzuki, Tomoyuki Itamura, Hironori Tanaka, Gen'ichirou Abe.

Cuts Referenced: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/5481 https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/5477

Bakemonogatari Wiki Pages Referenced: Suruga Monkey, Part 1 Suruga Monkey, Part 2 Suruga Monkey, Part 3

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Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Jazz by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 84: Pokémon: Twilight Wings Was Beautiful (An Analysis & Review)

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 09:52:57 -0000

Award Season is over and as I expected, Pokémon: Twilight Wings did not get the recognition it deserved. That is why in this episode, instead of discussing the winners and nominations of the various award shows, I've decided to give Twilight Wings the spotlight I wish it had. This week I talk about how it sets itself apart from previous Pokémon series, John's inspirational mini-arc, why I cried when watching it (multiple times) and more!

Staff Mentioned: Shingo Yamashita, Bahi JD, Golgo (Weilin Zhang).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasergaming

GITM 83: Wonder Egg Priority - Why Action Matters | An Analysis

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:13:43 -0000

Last time I discussed Wonder Egg Priority (2021), I mentioned that there were two sides to its animation; in episode 80 we talked about character-acting and so this session will focus on action animation! This week I try to figure out who and what makes the anime's action so special to try and understand why it is so vital to its tone and attitude. Background animation, smears, locations and more in this shorter episode!

Staff Mentioned: Shin Wakabayashi, Naoko Yamada, Yusuke Kawakami, T akuya Niinuma, Harumi Yamazaki, Hironori Tanaka.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 82: Gurren Lagann | An Animation Analysis

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:54:46 -0000

I’ve always found Gurren Lagann quite an attractive anime. From its inspiring message to its varied cast, it simply had so many things I like in a single anime. However, what got me really excited was how it was animated! In this episode I give an overview of how Gurren Lagann works stylistically, who has worked on it and most importantly what we can take from it. It's definitely about time I started talking about mecha anime again on this podcast...

Staff Mentioned: Yoshinori Kanada, Hiroyuki Imaishi, Akira Amemiya, Tadashi Hiramatsu, Yoh Yoshinari, sushio, Yutaka Nakamura

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

GITM 81: More Anime I've Been Watching In Lockdown | A Review

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:37:57 -0000

Unsurprisingly, we're back in lockdown once again. But that also has meant is that I have been able to watch a bit more anime (while juggling everything else I have to do). In this episode, I talk about three rather different anime I have been trying out this lockdown. Why English dubs can work so well for comedy anime, what I like in a battle-shounen protagonist, where sports & idol anime are similar and more! I highly recommend this episode to newer anime fans in particular!

Anime Mentioned: Golden Boy (1995), Jujutsu Kaisen (2020), Idoly Pride (2021).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 80: Wonder Egg Priority - Why Character Acting Matters | An Animation Analysis

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:19:39 -0000

Wonder Egg Priority (2021) has been the craze of the Winter 2021 Anime Season for many great reasons, from its staff to its writing. While watching this anime, how it was animated really stood out to me, which is why I want to return to the topic of character acting animation this episode. In this session, I discuss why character acting is so vital to Wonder Egg Priority in particular, some staff members who contributed to it and how the anime challenges the audience to care about this area of animation.

Staff Mentioned: Yusuke Kawakami, Leaf (Ken Yamamoto), Keisuke Kobayashi, Yuki Yonemori.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

GITM 79: The Mayoi Mai Mai Arc (Bakemonogatari Analysis & Review)

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:28:00 -0000

Last episode, I looked at the very beginning of the Monogatari Series and the story of Hitagi Senjougahara; this time we move onto the story of Mayoi Hachikuji! In this session, I talk about episodes 3 to 5 of Bakemonogatari, also known as the Mayoi Mai Mai Arc. How are ideas linked with visual codes? How does this arc differ to the Hitagi Crab Arc? And most importantly, where does surrealism fit into all of this? On the side, I talk about Zutomayo's latest music video, Darken!

ZUTOMAYO - DARKEN: https://youtu.be/dcOwj-QE_ZE

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Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Jazz by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 78: The Hitagi Crab Arc (Bakemonogatari Analysis & Review)

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:53:17 -0000

The Monogatari Series is one of my favourite anime of all time. But where did it all begin? In this episode, I formally start my journey into the anime. This week I tackle the first arc: Hitagi Crab. How does this arc comment on our inner thoughts? What exactly is the 'surrealist aesthetic' and how did Tatsuya Oishi & co's sequencing distance itself from anything else I've seen? On the side, I talk about the anime I have decided to watch for the Winter 2021. There's also a new intro too!

Tate's Definition of Surrealism: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/s/surrealism

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Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Jazz by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

GITM 77: One Piece - What Is Control? | An Analysis

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:41:33 -0000

One Piece and politics go hand-in-hand; this episode I want to start to dissect some of the political ideas that make Oda's narrative the special one it is. Today, I discuss the notions of control, hegemony and dominance that influence One Piece's political landscape. Why are anarchy and order incompatible? How does the World Government legitimise its use of force? All this & more on this week's episode of The Get In The Mecha Podcast.

Apologies for the late episode! Many (way too many) things happened this week.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

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GITM 76: Rethinking Smoothness | An Animation Analysis

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 22:03:47 -0000

Smooth is a very widely used, but also very narrow way to describe and analyse animation. This idea goes much further than the word itself; it in fact reveals a fundamental issue that exists within animation discourse. In this episode, I discuss what my problem with 'smoothness' really is as a way of looking at animation. I debate what the objective of animation is, what Akira can teach us about Japanese Animation and how varied is anime as a meta!

Staff Mentioned: Toshiaki Hontani, Tatsuyuki Tanaka, Makiko Futaki, Toshiyuki Inoue, Koji Morimoto, Hironori Tanaka, Shinya Ohira, Shinji Hashimoto.

AKIRA: The 24 Frames-Per-Second Myth by APLattanzi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYpif-dLjI&ab_channel=APLattanzi

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 75: 2020's Anime Lessons | An Analysis & Review

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Happy Holidays and welcome to the final episode of Get In The Mecha this year! In our final episode not only of 2020 but my look back at the year in anime & manga, I take a step back to look at what I took from this year's works. What changed since last year's episode and my mid-year review. Thank you for supporting Get In The Mecha, even during such a wild time.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

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“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 74: A Year In Sakuga | 2020 Animation Analysis & Review

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 11:33:31 -0000

What an amazing year it has been for Japanese & Chinese animation! Despite all the crazy things that have happened this year, there are still so many cool animation moments to unpack. In this episode, I discuss the awesome animations of 2020 from Pokemon projects to Music Videos and everything else in between. What can we take from the works of this year and how do they present this information to us? All this and more on the second review episode of the year.

All the staff & works referenced in this episode (most likely not in order):

Staff Referenced: Masaaki Yuasa, Yuuki Igarashi, Norio Matsumoto, Shuuto Enomoto, Atsuko Nozaki, Shota Goshozona, yen_bm, Hero, Toshiyuki Sato, Ken Yamamoto, Yutaka Nakamura, Kouki Fujimoto, Kentaro Waki, Vercreek, Yoshihiro Kanno, riooo, Isuta Meister, China Kantoku, moaang, myoun, Koudai Watanabe, Naoki Yoshibe, Sou Miyazaki, Rie Matusmoto, Masaaki Iwane, Takeshi Maenami, Weilin Zhang, Yuki Sato, Shingo Yamashita, Lin Hun, Shuyu Li, Shingo Tamagawa, Ink, Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, Kojo Tanno.

TV Anime: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia, My Hero Academia, SAO: Alicization - War of the Underworld, Black Clover (Sakugabooru)

Music Videos: Just Call It Love - Mafumafu, Study Me - Zutomayo, Blank Paper - Natsuki Aoya (YT)

Pokémon Projects: Pokémon: Twilight Wings, 「Gotcha!」BUMP OF CHICKEN - Acacia (YT)

Chinese Anime & Indie Anime: Fog Hill of the Five Elements (Bilibili), False Memory (YT), Puparia (YT), Apocalypse Day (Bilibili), Fudge Factor (YT), Kojo Tanno (Twitter)

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Thank You to all the staff who worked on anime this year!

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“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 73: Unskippable Openings | 2020 OP Analysis

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 13:06:09 -0000

Last year, you guys really liked me talking about my favourite openings of that year, so Unskippable Openings is back! In the second annual U-O episode, I take a bit of a different approach to last year by trying to answer the question, 'what does an opening represent?' In this session I talk about my four favourite openings of the year as well as some honorable mentions in the ITM segment!

Openings Discussed:

Jujutsu Kaisen OP 1 - https://youtu.be/v8bZVdTgXoY Fire Force OP 3 - https://youtu.be/xLGtT8WuidM Fire Force OP 4 - https://youtu.be/SXe3r64cWTk Fog Hill of the Five Elements OP - https://youtu.be/v8bZVdTgXoY

Gal & Dino OP - https://youtu.be/BDUkOSE3dms Tower of God OP - https://youtu.be/apII5VFTce0 Great Pretender OP - https://youtu.be/Yjv_yFgHYc0

Artists Mentioned: E ve, Zutomayo, Aimer, Kana-Boon, Lin Hun, Stray Kids, Yutaka Yamada.

Staff Mentioned: Shingo Yamashita, Yutaka Nakamura, Kazuhiro Miwa, Hiroyuki Ookaji, Yuki Sato, Riki Matsura, Naokatsu Tsuda, Mamoru Kurosawa, Satoshi Sakai, Toru Yosida, Hiromatsu Shuu, Yuki Yase, Tatsuma Minamikawa, Lin Hun.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 72: What Am I Watching? | A Fillersode

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:58:50 -0000

This week has been a weird week in the podcast schedule for a few reasons, so I decided to put together a little 'fillersode' discussing what I have been getting up to when it comes to anime & manga. In this episode I talk about my experience watching Gurren Lagann and All Saints Street as well as my feelings on Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man and the upcoming final season of Attack On Titan.

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GITM 71: Jujutsu Kaisen | An Animation Analysis

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:00:59 -0000

Happy Jujutsu Kaisen Friday! As JJK has pretty much occupied most of our anime-watching Fridays this season (Fall 2020), I thought it would be a great idea to look at some of the animators / staff members that have contributed to this piece. In this episode, I take a close look at the work of Sunghoo Park, Keiichiro Watanabe, Kouki Fujimoto, Shingo Yamashita & Yuuki Igarashi in an attempt to understand Jujutsu Kaisen (2020) a bit better from a technical angle. The importance of 'tools' in animation, how smearing becomes intentional, a bit on compositing and more. Also, for the first time on the podcast, I take your voice subs!

Thank you to lethargilistic, Ian (from the Anime Research Group) & Ash for the voice subs this week!

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Difference by chasersgaming

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GITM 70: Lenses In Anime - Why They Matter | An Analysis

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:50:15 -0000

Previously on the show, I have managed to cover some rather niche topics, namely space and aspect ratios. However, in this session I wanted to take it a bit further by discussing camera lenses. The lens is our way into a scene; the lens no matter how distorted works as our eyes into the film and as a result influence how we interpret space and time itself. In this episode, I discuss what the purpose of lenses are and then proceed to break down the visual language of Kyoto Animation's Naoko Yamada & how she manages to imbue her films with meaning from lenses alone.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 69: Evangelion - What Is The Future? | An Analysis

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0000

The fact that Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) is set in 2015 has always been peculiar to me, however I have refused to question how exactly it affects the narrative, despite putting together multiple analysis pieces about the show. In this episode, that changes. In this session, I investigate how the narrative is affected knowing that it is set in 'the future'. With the aid of the song 'Peaceful Times', I look into what this reveals about human behaviour over time, how this enhances the meaning of the anime & more. On the side, I talk about my mini Virtual YouTuber obsession!

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 68: Kizumonogatari - The Cinema Of Humanity | An Analysis

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:17:28 -0000

Introducing The Monogatari Series to Get In the Mecha! The Monogatari Series sits towards the top of my personal favourites list, due to its unique approach to cinematography, narrative and many other factors; the Kizumonogatari film trilogy manages to take this to another level when telling the thrilling tale of Koyomi Araragi's spring break. A central part of the trilogy is the notion of 'humanity' which develops and distorts as the films progress. In this session, I take this idea of humanity apart to try and understand this anime just a bit better In this episode, I discuss the fundamental contradictions that exist from the start, how the aesthetic also contributes to this theme, whether humanity is performative & more. On the side, I chat about my reasons for reading One Piece digitally for the foreseeable future.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 67: The Fall Of Shiganshina Arc (Attack On Titan Analysis & Review)

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:50:08 -0000

Across the year, we have looked closely at each arc in the Attack On Titan anime (on the most part). But how exactly did Attack On Titan begin? After thinking about this question, I thought it would only be right to look at the first arc of the anime, The Fall Of Shiganshina. This arc contains the episodes which work as the foundation for this monumental narrative concerning oppression, freedom and history. In this episode, I talk about the themes of fear & confidence, the notion of 'society-building', how we are introduced to the 'AOT aesthetic' and more. On the side waffle on about my experience with Space Patrol Luluco.

Disclaimer: This episode was not intended to match the Spooktober theme (but it is actually very fitting). Happy Halloween!

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JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 66: The Terror Of The Kraken Arc (Blue Exorcist Manga Analysis & Review)

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:22:42 -0000

Blue Exorcist's Terror of the Kraken Arc was a part that I previously overlooked, due to its length. However, now that I've had time to reflect on it, I think there is a reasonable amount of value one can extract from these three chapters. In this episode, I return to analysing the Blue Exorcist manga by looking closely at Chapters 35-37. I discuss the value of short manga arcs, how this arc contributes to our understanding of Katou's constructed world & much more.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

“Unpleasant Discovery”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 65: Naruto Shippuden #167 - A Very Important Episode | An Analysis

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:07:35 -0000

Anime, like any other form of media, has the ability to be 'controversial' at times (or at least we make it this way). However, there is one particular episode, despite airing an entire decade ago, that still manages to spark debates to this day: Naruto Shippuden #167. This debate concerns the way the arguable climax of the Pain Assault Arc was animated; this will be the springboard for our discussion in this episode. In this session, I discuss how narrative informs animation and vice versa, the 'purpose' of an animated adaptation and much more.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 64: Learning From Eizouken | An Analysis

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:23:59 -0000

Every now and again, an anime that comments on anime and / or the production process shows up; formerly we've had Ghiblies and Otaku no Video and this decade we have been given Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020), directed by none other than Masaaki Yuasa. As a creator as well as a fan of animation, it only feels right that I take a closer look at what this anime has to teach us. In this episode, I discuss how Eizouken nails the art of 'edu-tainment', finding similarities between Satoshi Kon & Masaaki Yuasa, how art is influenced by experiences and so much more.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 63: The Value Of Nostalgia | An Analysis

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 22:55:16 -0000

We have all felt nostalgic before, however some of us decide to abandon those feelings when judging the media in the name of being 'objective'. However, I quite heavily disagree with this way of thinking. In this episode, I lay out my counter-argument to 'the critique of nostalgia', as well as talk about some of my personal experiences & how I developed nostalgic feelings towards anime within this period.

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 62: Lockdown Picks & Escapism | An Analysis

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 23:18:49 -0000

2020 has been a crazy year. One of the biggest reasons for this is because I was given a lot of free time that I simply didn't ask for. As a result, over the past six months, I've had the opportunity to indulge in pieces that I wouldn't usually commit to or generally consider getting into. In this episode, I discuss a manga, a manhwa & an anime that I managed to take on during this time. I talk about the importance of escapism, what it's like to enjoy an anime outside of just watching the anime on its own & more.

Works Discussed: Downfall (2017), Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front - Babylonia (2019), Silent War / My Kingdom (2018)

Animators / Staff / People Discussed: Inio Asano, Hironori Tanaka, Nakaya Onsen, Toshiyuki Sato

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 61: Anno And Evangelion (Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis)

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:00:52 -0000

Despite taking a deep dive into the four main 'arcs' of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), there are still many more elements to analyse! One key part of the anime I haven't discussed in detail is the approach of the director, Hideaki Anno. In this episode, I discuss my highlights & key takeaways from Anno's June 1996 Newtype Interview. I talk about the contradictions that exist at the very start of the anime, flexibility in representing characters, how Evangelion mimics human behavior & more.

Special Thanks to Gwern & co. for allowing me to use this translation of the interview: https://www.gwern.net/docs/eva/1996-newtype-anno-interview

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Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 60: Mecha Isn't Dead | An Analysis

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:44:13 -0000

The 'Mecha Is Dead' or 'in decline' argument has been reiterated by many to suggest that the mecha genre is a lot weaker than it used to be. But what if I was to tell you that it isn't particularly the genre that's in decline, but the way some of us view & discuss the media instead? In this episode, I put forward my counterargument to the notion that the genre is 'dead'. I discuss the implications of the argument, how the definition of 'mainstream' has shifted, the value of standing power and more. On the side, I talk about my time watching the various Digimon Adventure movies.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 59: Another One Piece Discussion | An Analysis

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:00:33 -0000

If it wasn't clear enough in my last One Piece episode, I've officially started the One Piece manga journey! Ever since starting, I've had my head buried within the books and now I think I'm ready to have another discussion on what I've been reading as I near the conclusion of the Skypiea Saga. In this episode, I discuss my feelings towards this part of the story as well as post-Alabasta One Piece generally. I talk about the differing takes on idealism, Kami Eneru, false consciousness and more. On the side, I briefly explain my noble attempt to clear my anime watch list.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 58: Gleipnir - Thinking About Premises | An Analysis

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:33:27 -0000

I've often stayed away from watching seasonal action-mystery anime, however with the global circumstance and intriguing premise, I saw myself watching Gleipnir. As I continued to watch, I started to realise that this was not constructed similarly to it's counterparts in the genre. In this episode, I will be trying to determine the intrigue of Gleipnir's premise as well as how it influences the many elements that bounce off it. On the side, I briefly talk about what it was like to watch anime on a TV.

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JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 57: Attack On Titan - What Is History? | An Analysis

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:04:54 -0000

A few years ago when watching Attack On Titan for the first time, it struck me as a historical narrative from the very start. However, what exactly is the nature of 'history'? In this episode, I attempt to explore this idea in the context of Attack On Titan, an anime which displays the development & progression of a society. I discuss the relationship between history & human freedom, the limitations of freedom, whether the 'end of history' is possible and more.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 56: My One Piece Journey! | An Analysis

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Once upon a time, I stated that I would most likely never touch One Piece. However, after being tempted by those around me and a 2nd hand offer I couldn't refuse, I gave in and begun the 900+ chapter journey with Luffy and his crew. In this episode, I want to discuss my experience with the manga so far (200 chapters in). In this session, I analyse some of the many political themes & concepts I've come across, such as idealism, the inevitability of revolution and more.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 55: The Art of Comedy | An Analysis

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:43:24 -0000

Comedy anime is very close to my heart. If it wasn't for the genre, it's quite likely that I would not be the type of anime fan that I am today. However, a question I have constantly dodged & avoided is 'what exactly is the reason behind my love of the genre?' In this episode, I will be answering this very question, by breaking down what is so appealing about two of my favourite comedies, Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War (2019) and The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016). On the side, I talk about my experience with the badminton anime, Hanebado! (2018).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 54: The Ao Arc (Boruto Manga Analysis & Review)

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:52:38 -0000

Previously, we discussed the Momoshiki Arc and it's impact on the Naruto series; in this episode, I look at how these concepts are taken further. Boruto is often criticized for lacking the 'substance' & 'character' that it's predecessor apparently had, however I think there are many positive things to be said about this arc (and series), as it explores many concepts that Naruto simply couldn't touch on at the stage it was at. In this episode analyzing the Ao Arc, I discuss how well it transitions from the previous arc, the idea of 'becoming what you hate' and more. On the side I talk about my first steps into the One Piece manga.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Forever by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 53: The Art of Character Acting | An Animation Analysis

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:33:28 -0000

Although on the surface 'sakuga' can seem like a term used to label highly engaging cuts & well-animated fight scenes, there are actually many more layers to it. A large (and sometimes overlooked) component of sakuga is 'character acting'; an for attempt art to imitate life or even transcend the human ability to communicate emotions. In this episode I discuss the importance of character acting and (as always) break down some of my recent favourite examples! On the side, I briefly discuss my experience with The God of High School (2020).

Animators mentioned: Naoko Yamada (referred to as Director in this case), Toshiya Kouno, Hidekazu Ebina, Masayuki Kunihiro, Tetsuya Takeuchi, Keiichro Watanabe, Norio Matsumoto

Anime Discussed: Liz and the Blue Bird (2018), Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 (2020), The Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: Murder Speculation Part A (2007), The Garden of Sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Paradigm (2008), The God of High School (2020).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 52: Fire Force | An Animation Analysis

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:12:54 -0000

Fire Force (2019) (Enen no Shouboutai), even prior to it's release, was an anime that I was excited for, primarily because I saw a lot of potential in it's production values. Fast-forward to today, the second season of the anime is now airing with a strongly animated first season in the bag; I think that there is no better time to analyse the animation & techniques of various animators who participated in the first 24 episodes! In this episode I look at how the direction of Fire Force indirectly influences how it is animated, why the anime is much more than beautiful looking fight scenes and more. On the side, I discuss my experience with Mamoru Hosoda's film, One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005).

Animators mentioned: Kazuhiro Miwa, Hiroyuki Ookaji, Yuki Sato, Nozomo Abe, Taiki Konno, Yasuyuki Kai, Riki Matsuura, Yuki Matsuo, Yasuto Hirohara, Yutaka Nakamura, Arifumi Imai, Norio Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Imaishi

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 51: The Rolling Girls - A Messy Moe Adventure! | An Analysis & Review

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:32:32 -0000

The Rolling Girls (2015) is an anime that I have mixed feelings about, mostly because it performs very well in some areas but (in my opinion) poorly in others. This made me think quite strongly about the idea of ‘premises’ and whether a ‘good’ one genuinely exists. In this episode I discuss what I dislike about the story as a whole, in contrast to it’s individual episodes, what made it a strong production to begin with & how the show (despite my personal gripes) was still relaxing to watch. On the side I talk about my experience so far with the Kara no Kyoukai: Garden of Sinners film series.

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Animators mentioned: Arifumi Imai, Yasayuki Ebara, Takuma Ebisu, Yukina Kosaka, Tomohiro Shinoda, Tetsuya Takeuchi, Go Kimura, Masayuki Kunihiro.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Frozen in Time by Alex McCulloch

GITM 50: The Bitter End (Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis)

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 23:22:54 -0000

Neon Genesis Evangelion is currently my favourite anime of all-time, partially due to the way that Anno is able to take apart his own story, reducing it to the fundamental question, ‘Who is Shinji Ikari?’ Although there are various other reasons for why I love the series, this is the main focus of ‘The Bitter End’, a name given to refer to the final episodes of the series. In this episode, I discuss how the arc portrays the absurdity of the world as well as the theme of liberation. I also try to think about whether value (plus everything else) is construct-able and what exactly ‘reality’ is, in the context of the anime.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

“Unpleasant Discovery”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 49: What I've Learnt About Anime | A Mid-Year Review

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 18:54:54 -0000

Over the past few episodes, I have been very focused on doing quite in-depth analyses, however I haven't taken a lot of time to think about what I've taken away from watching & analysing a lot of anime. So in this episode, I take a step back to think about what I have learnt about anime over the past few months, in the form of a mid-year review! I discuss what I've learnt about animation & sakuga, why I don't take anime scoring very seriously, the value of thinking about how you think and more. Also, for the first time, I take your questions!

Thank you to Mimico (@XaviKunSenpai), Anime king (@AnimeKingzzz) & my anime podcast (@myanimepodcast) for sending in your questions!

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

GITM 48: Space & Aspect Ratios in Anime | An Analysis

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:17:05 -0000

Aspect ratios are something I've often taken for granted when it comes to anime; although I acknowledged them, I didn't necessarily look into their importance and their impact on the concept of space within film. In this episode, I will be looking into what 'space' is in the context of filmmaking and how aspect ratios play a big part in warping our perceptions of certain anime. What is the beauty of the 16:9 aspect ratio in anime films today? What is the purpose of 21:9 (2.35:1), if it can be perceived as 'restrictive'? Is the concept of space in anime under attack? This will all be debated in this session.

Main Anime Discussed: Your Name (2016), Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018), Spirited Away (2001), Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu-hen, Yozakura Quartet: Tsuki ni Naku (2013).

Key Filmmakers mentioned: Tatsuya Oishi, Akiyuki Shinbou, Hayou Miyazaki, Makoto Shinkai

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

GITM 47: Vinland Saga - What is Beauty? Part 2 | An Analysis

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0000

In the previous part of my look through the philosophy of Vinland Saga's War Arc, I looked at Askeladd's connection to Stoicism, autonomy, etc.; in this second part, I will be looking at Canute's commentary on 'beauty'. In this episode, I discuss how Canute's speech & dialogue with the priest relates to idealism, the objectivity of beauty, how this fits in with Christianity and more.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 46: Vinland Saga - What is Beauty? Part 1 | An Analysis

Fri, 29 May 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Vinland Saga's War Arc took me by surprise, as it managed to layer many themes and discourses intricately across it's episodes; it is for that reason that I have decided to try and answer the question, 'What is Beauty?' according to the anime. In this 2-part series I will be looking into Vinland Saga's commentary on Aesthetics from the perspective of Askeladd (Part 1) & Cannute (Part 2). In episode I discuss Stoicism, how Askeladd values long-temism, the anime's analysis of 'history' and more. On the side, I briefly mention my recent experience watching Tetsuwan Birdy Decode and what it was like judging it primarily from a technical point of view.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

GITM 45: Bench | Beyond Konoha Part 3

Fri, 22 May 2020 18:46:22 -0000

This episode is the second part of the Beyond Konoha mini series; in this mini-sode I take a look at Masashi Kishimoto’s baseball one-shot manga, Bench. Within this episode, I look at how Kishimoto is able to maintain consistency within his artwork, while also being experimental, how he manages to maintain an uplifting mood throughout the manga and more.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 44: Mario | Beyond Konoha Part 2

Fri, 15 May 2020 17:00:00 -0000

This episode is the second part of the Beyond Konoha mini series; in this mini-sode, I look at another one of Masashi Kishimoto’s terminated serializations, (which was published as a one-shot manga in May 2013 in Jump Square Magazine) Mario. Within this episode, I focus on how Kishimoto’s work managed to evolve (post-Karakuri), how Mario is made for an exciting reading experience, why I believe this manga was a missed opportunity for a seinen magazine and more.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 43: Karakuri (Mechanism) | Beyond Konoha Part 1

Fri, 08 May 2020 17:00:00 -0000

This episode is the beginning of a three-part mini-series, looking at three one-shot manga (Karakuri, Mario & Bench) by none other than the legendary mangaka, Masashi Kishimoto. Throughout the series, I will be trying to uncover what these manga demonstrate about Kishimoto's development as a writer and artist, as well as the value that comes from understanding / analysing his creative process. In this episode in particular, I look at Karakuri (1995); I discuss why I believe this is a 'forgotten' battle-shounen manga, what the manga represents for the sub-genre and why inspiration is so valuable for creatives (as proven by Kishimoto).

This podcast episode, as well as this mini-series, in no way represents Masashi Kishimoto - these are all my thoughts & opinions of his work.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 42: The Illuminati Arc (Blue Exorcist Analysis & Review)

Sat, 02 May 2020 02:31:17 -0000

It's been a hot minute since we I last discussed Blue Exorcist! Similarly to the Festival Arc, the Illuminati Arc demonstrates a massive shift in the narrative, with comrades taking up new positions and the stakes rising for the ExWires of the True Cross Academy Cram School. In this episode, I analyse how the arc works really well with its counterparts, the shift of character dynamics, the beauty of the main antagonism at this part of the narrative and more. And no, this is not a conspiracy theory episode.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

“Unpleasant Discovery”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 41: Downfall by Inio Asano - My Favourite Manga | An Analysis

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:42:01 -0000

Downfall by Inio Asano (Goodnight Punpun) was a short 8 chapter manga I managed to read a few weeks ago and it managed to touch me in many ways. After reading Asano's work, I have since learnt and been reminded about many things regarding art, creativity and more, which I share within this analysis session. Within this episode, I discuss the various takeaways which come from this manga, such as whether artists are truly free within a capitalistic 'art world' as well as the level of thought it takes to produce an idea. On the side, I discuss my experience watching the short film which preceded Death Parade (2015), Death Billiards (2013).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 40: Evangelion - Absurdity & Meaning | An Analysis

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:16:54 -0000

With my second watch of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) nearing completion, I thought that I could confidently say that I had a 'decent' understanding of the series... until I began to research the Absurdist philosophy behind it. Albert Camus' extensive discourse on The Absurd has definitely challenged what I understand of the series, potentially my perception of all the works in the medium and art as a whole. In this episode, I discuss my understanding of Camusian Absurdism and the connection it has to the conclusion of Anno's work, in order to answer the question of whether Evangelion truly 'makes sense'.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 39: The Art of Fighting Sakuga | Animation & Cinematography Analysis

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:09:09 -0000

Recently, there have been many anime with some extraordinary animated fight sequences and with all the time on my hands, I decided to break down a few of them. Fight scenes are highly complex ways of portraying antagonisms, hence animators work really hard to represent this when showcasing battles between sides. In this episode I look at the combat sakuga of My Hero Academia Season 4 (2019), Fire Force (2019) and Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front - Babylonia (2019) in order to gain a greater understanding of the beauty and genius of fight scenes in anime. On the side I talk about my random obsession with Fate/Grand Order.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 38: An Overdue Heroes Rising Review (My Hero Academia Heroes Rising Analysis & Review)

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 05:20:26 -0000

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) is not a film I intended to look at for a long time on the show, but as we have a lot more free time, I have had the opportunity to take some time out to think of what I truly believe the film was able to accomplish. Heroes Rising captures the growing independence of our aspiring young heroes from U.A Academy and how they manage to deal with threats when left to their own devices (and yes, this one also takes place on an island). In this epiosde I take a look at the 'philosophy' of the antagonist, Nine, some of the sakuga which stands out in the film and more. On the side I talk about how I sold my soul in order to read the manga, Redo of Healer (2017).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 37: The Elegance of Spy x Family | An Analysis

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:21:21 -0000

Spy x Family (2019) by Tatsuya Endou has been one of the few manga to really appeal to me among the rest, probably because I haven't read or watched any anime / manga with this sort of theme. Endou's writing and art managed to have a strong impression on me and so I could not resist anaylsing why I think it is such a strong piece. In this episode I look at the manga's smart genre fusion, constant introduction of challenges and more to try and explain the greatness of the first twenty chapters or so. On the side I discuss the research I've been doing regarding Isao Takahata's film, Grave of Fireflies (1988).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

(Guitar) Funky But On the Brink Of War by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 36: The Uprising Arc (Attack on Titan Analysis & Review)

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:24:45 -0000

After several episodes, I have reached the final arc in the Attack on Titan arc analysis series, The Uprising Arc. This arc stands out as it is able to shift the position of the Survey Corps, putting them into many difficult situations. Alongside this, more of the truth about the Eldian Empire and people who surve it is revealed. In this episode (5:35 to skip the slightly longer intro), I look at what the Uprising Arc's purpose is, the critiques of humanity, some mythological parallels and more. Also, in a special version of the 'In The Moment' segment, I happily take the L now that the Bleach anime is returning.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 35: An Uplifting Comedy (How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift? Analysis & Review)

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 07:35:29 -0000

How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift? (2019) was a great anime for me, as it was a refreshing and light-hearted piece which allowed me to escape the stresses of everyday life. Dumbbell did this by approaching comedy in a much softer and subtle way than most, which was a big theme that underpined most of my analysis. In this episode, I'll be looking into how the show completely subverted my expectations, the art of comedy, the notion of 'soft comedy' and more. On the side, I take the time to discuss my thoughts on Satoshi Kon's film, Perfect Blue (1998), particularly how Kon manages to portray of fear and vulnerability.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Bossa Nova by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

GITM 34: The Momoshiki Arc (Boruto Analysis & Review)

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:50:22 -0000

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) may not have been recieved well by many, but (at least earlier on) there are definitely parts of its narrative that are worthy of merit, one of them being The Momoshiki Arc. In this episode I look at arc thematically, structurally and technically in order to answer the question of how this arc succeeds in transitioning viewers / readers nicely into the new age of Boruto. On the side I discuss my opinions of the film, Children of the Sea (2019). Apologies for the late episode!

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Forever by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 33: The Descent Arc (Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis)

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:32:35 -0000

At this stage of Neon Genesis Evangelion, things start to go sideways. From uncovering the truth of the Eva units to getting a glimpse into Gendo’s master plan, The Adam Project, Anno’s narrative definitely accelerates from episodes 14-19, making it a complex yet tremendous experience to witness. In this episode I analyse the third arc of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), The Descent Arc, looking closely at the existentialist subtext, the crisis of Shinji Ikari and more. On the side, I discuss an eeriness of the harem anime, White Album (2009).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Castle in the Darkness by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 32: An Anime Award Season Critique | An Analysis

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 01:06:48 -0000

With the Anime Award season coming to a close, I thought that it would only be right to offer my honest critique of some of the winners and nominations. At the core of my analysis, I try to figure out whether the various works are representative of the art form (anime) as well as its development over time. In this episode, I dive into some of the winning pieces of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2020, the Funimation: Decade of Anime awards and the Newtype Anime Awards 2019. On the side, I briefly discuss my plans for getting into the Gundam franchise.

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Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

GITM 31: The Clash of the Titans Arc (Attack on Titan Anaylsis & Review)

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 08:28:11 -0000

In Attack on Titan's Clash of the Titans Arc, another breach in the walls is found, leading the Survey Corps investigate the cause of it and take out any necessary threats. In this arc, may of our characters reveal their true colours; some of these reveals will potentially threaten humanity. In this episode I look at how this arc works with the Female Titan Arc, investigate whether arc structure is flawed (in the context of the arc) and take a dive into the style of combat on show. On the side, I discuss my return to reading the manwha, Tower of God (2010).

Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show!

Visit getinthemecha.home.blog to learn more about the show.

Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 30: The Female Titan Arc (Attack on Titan Analysis & Review)

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 07:03:13 -0000

By this part of Attack on Titan, humanity begins to bring the fight to the Titans; let us analyse this momentous part of history alongside them! The Female Titan Arc contains a lot, from the arguable turning point in the entire narrative to the emergence of a conspiracy as to what the Eldian Empire is founded upon, making this a really tense and volatile moment in the story. In this episode I will be looking at the variety of ideas which emerge in response to the events at Trost, Isayama's re-write of history and more. On the side, I discuss the beauty of short films in anime, after watching some from Studio Colorido recently.

Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show!

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

(Guitar) Funky But On the Brink Of War by Alex McCulloch

JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

GITM 29: The Freudian Experiment (ID:Invaded Analysis)

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 12:05:19 -0000

ID:Invaded is one of the front-runners in the psychological genre this season (Winter 2020) and since we love psychological themes here, I decided to look at this show from an analytical point of view. From Sigmund Freud to nihlism, the first four episodes have a lot to unpack, which I will be looking through in this episode. In this analysis session, I zoom in on the nature of the Id, what it says about the prisoners, repetition and more. On the side, I gush about my love for the manga Spy x Family (2019).

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Lullaby by Alex McCulloch

48 Hours by Alex McCulloch

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

GITM 27: The Wave Country Arc (Naruto Arc Analysis & Review)

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 05:14:54 -0000

Throughout most of my anime-watching career, I've always been plagued by my Naruto nostalgia, the piece that got me involved in the diverse medium of anime. After reading The Wave Country Arc in slightly over a day around 5 years ago, I still haven't been able to forget this part of the story, since it contained the battle which started it all. So in this episode, I will be dissecting possibly one of my favourite arcs in the battle-shounen genre, looking at why the arc is so competent structurally, the emergence of the power system, the endless pursuit of power in the shinobi world and more. On the side I discuss The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened (2019) and my experience with Masaaki Yuasa's latest film, Ride Your Wave (2019).

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Sunny Side Up by Alex McCulloch

Intensity Buffer (Guitar) by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

GITM 26: The Perfect Dance (Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 9 Analysis)

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:38:51 -0000

As I have mentioned multiple times, Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) is one of my favourite anime of all time and since I have not looked at the show for a while on the podcast, I thought that it would be nice to take a break from our arc analyses and look closely at one of my favourite episodes in the medium, NGE Episode 9. In this episode I explore the idea of 'maturity', the hedgehog's dilemma's role in this part of the narrative and more. On the side, I contemplate as to whether I should watch the Berserk film trilogy, I share my thoughts on the new yuri shojo manga I have been reading (NTR: Netsuzou Trap) and chat a tiny bit about Fire Force.

Check out the Mic Check, Waifu Waifu Podcast: https://apple.co/2NzTQGk

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Improvisation by Alex McCulloch

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for Length)

GITM 25: Understanding Sakuga | Animation & Cinematography Analysis

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:11:57 -0000

There’s been a lot of discussion about sakuga and animation in the anime community at the moment, so in this episode I am deciding to tackle the topic. How has the medium evolved from a technical standpoint to get to where we are today? What exactly are ‘sakuga animations’? What pieces of anime stand out in the scene in terms of how they’re animated? These are all topics which will be dissected and analysed in this episode. On the side I talk about yet another borderline-H manga I’ve been reading (Koibana Onsen) and how I am trying my best to get my head around the Marley Arc of the Attack on Titan manga.

Anime / Manga Discussed: Urashima Tarou, Saru Kani Gassen, Tetsuwan Atom, Reconciliation, Ping Pong the Animation, Mob Psycho 100, Koibana Onsen, Attack on Titan.

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

The led light show by Alex McCulloch

Frozen in Time by Alex McCulloch

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for Length)

GITM 24: The Battle of the Trost District Arc (Attack On Titan Analysis & Review)

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:19:33 -0000

Since I've milked out all the analysis possible from Attack On Titan's Return to Shiganshina Arc, I think it is only fair to look at the arc(s) that got us there in the first place. That means that we have to travel back to Trost, the location of the first battle in 'modern day'. In this episode, I will be taking a dive into the main debate that the arc plays with, rationality versus instinctual behaviour. I will also discuss where the arc excels from a technical standpoint and my overall feeling for this part of the show. On the side, I talk about my experience with the conclusion of Berserk's Golden Age Arc and I share a few of my thoughts on Grave of the Fireflies (1988).

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Warden by Alex McCulloch

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for Length)

GITM 23: Anime Lessons for the Year | An Analysis

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:20:49 -0000

The year (and the decade) of anime has concluded and although I did a more in depth analysis of the decade as a whole, I didn't really do a personal look through what I've learnt and how I felt within that. So in this episode, I will be taking a personal look at what I have taken from the anime I have watched recently. On the side, I talk about my alternative tie-hen experience and Hideo Kojima.

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for Length)

GITM 22: The Decade Review (2010-2019 Anime Analysis & Review)

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:57:10 -0000

The 2010’s are coming to a close, so it is the perfect time to do an analysis of my highlights across the years 2010-2019. From beautiful tales of life to wacky, trend-setting isekai, in this episode I take a ride through what stood out to me this decade and what the future for anime looks like in the 2020’s and beyond.

Anime Discussed: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Bakemonogatari, The Future Diary, AnoHana, Steins;Gate, Daily Life of High School Boys, Mysterious Girlfriend X, Sword Art Online, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Attack On Titan, The Devil is a Part-Timer!, Kill la Kill, Haikyuu!!, Ping Pong the Animation, How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, Assassination Classroom, Battlefront Blood Blockade, One Punch Man, My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100 (I & II), The Disasterous Life of Saiki K., 3-Gatsu no Lion, A Silent Voice, Your Name, Scum’s Wish, Love and Lies, Darling in the FranXX, Goblin Slayer, SSSS Gridman, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku.

Go to my MAL (MyAnimeList) page for the links to the majority of these links: https://myanimelist.net/animelist/JamalGITM

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 21: Unskippable Openings (2019 Anime Opening Analysis & Review)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:47:39 -0000

As 2019 is coming to a close, I thought it would be appropriate to take a journey through some of my favourite openings from this year in anime. In this episode, I take a step back from deep analysis and flick through some of my favourites, what makes them stand out and how the audio and visual components work together in order to form such lovely pieces. On the side, I talk a bit about The Golden Age Arc of the Berserk manga and my recent obsession with TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. Anime Discussed: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, Vinland Saga, The Quintessential Quintuplets, Mob Psycho 100 II, Assassins Pride, Fire Force, Dororo, Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of the Underworld, We Never Learn!, Black Clover, Attack On Titan and Promare.

Visit getinthemecha.home.blog for the full show notes from this episode.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

GITM 20: The Promare Review (Promare (2019) Analysis & Review)

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 21:01:08 -0000

Promare has been rolling out more and more throughout the west and I finally got the chance to see it, which means I can now do a bit of analysis! Without any spoilers, I will be taking a look at this action-packed original movie made by Studio Trigger. In this episode I'll be diving into the context behind Promare and Studio Trigger, the 'out of the box' narrative styles of Hiroyuki Imaishi & Kazuki Nakashima and whether the film 'lacks substance' on a thematic level. On the side, I discuss my run in with the h-manga, Nozoki Ana (2009) and the beauty of Millennium Actress (2002).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

GITM 19: The Action Arc (Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis)

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:48:52 -0000

The Action Arc welcomes Asuka Langley to the team, making her the Third Child to pilot the Eva units. Her presence is definitely not one that can go unnoticed, being the overbearing, boisterous she is. As a result, the entire dynamic between the characters is reworked and now waiting to be explored. In this episode, I will be taking a dive into Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) for a second time, looking into how the dynamic changes between the characters in this arc, Asuka's behaviour, the slow development of the Human Instrumentality Project and more. On the side, I briefly lay out what I thought of Promare (2019) and my initial understanding of the Berserk (1989) manga. There is also a brief announcement at the beginning of the episode in regards to the show going forward.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 18: The Shambles Reborn (Tokyo Ghoul:re Season 2 Analysis & Review)

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 22:55:39 -0000

As Episode 2 proved, I am not particularly a big fan of the Tokyo Ghoul:re anime adaptation... which I have decided to make myself suffer even more with an analysis and review of the 2nd Season. However, in this episode, I will make a greater attempt to pick up on the parts that I liked in regards to narrative and music. This session I will be doing a general analysis of the 2nd Season of Tokyo Ghoul:re, how the narrative remains 'Kaneki-centric' and whether the show has a solid conclusion. On the side, I reflect on the ending of Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru?, what makes a good ending and my continuous obsession with romance manga.

For show notes and more visit www.getinthemecha.home.blog.

Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show!

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 17: The Return To Shiganshina Arc (Attack On Titan Analysis & Review)

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:57:31 -0000

Attack On Titan's Return to Shiganshina Arc makes yet another appearance on the podcast! This is an arc analysis to end all arc analyses of this arc in the anime / manga, so I will be doing a general overview, looking at the parts of the show that I did not cover in Episode 5 and Episode 12. In this episode, I will be taking a look at how Isayama's writing on a structural level is particularly important in this part of the narrative, the variety of layers & dimensions that the arc has to offer and the greatness of the ending to the arc (as well as what it means going forwards). On the side, I talk about what I have been watching this season (Fall 2019), the beauty of the Assassins Pride opening, the 'Wave, Listen to Me!' anime adaptation and more!

For show notes and more visit www.getinthemecha.home.blog.

Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show!

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 16: The Festival Arc (Blue Exorcist Analysis & Review)

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:12:12 -0000

The third installment in my Blue Exorcist Analysis is here! We have now left the Kyoto Saga arc and now a new problem has come into the forefront, but this time within True Cross Academy. The balance between good and bad will be evaluated, alongside the conflicting positions of Assaih and Gehenna. In this episode, I will be taking a look at the 'Grey Area' that Mephisto refers to, the transitions between multiple arcs and more.

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

"Autumn of Life" by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 15: The Great Conspiracy (Dark Days: The Casting Analysis & Review)

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:03:28 -0000

Dark Days: The Casting is the second and final part of the Metal prelude, which will be the focus of this episode. The Casting questions the path that Batman is so adamant to go down and gives us doubts as to whether or not it was a good idea to continue pursuing the 'darkness'. In this episode, I will be discussing the role of other characters (primarily the Joker) in disrupting the mood and making us question Batman's journey into the dark, the advantages of a two-part prologue and my overall impressions on The Casting alongside Dark Days as a whole.

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 14: The Shin Arc (Boruto Arc Analysis & Review)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:44:29 -0000

The last time I spoke about Boruto, we discussed the first one hundred episodes and how they started to set the tone of the show as a whole. In this episode, I've decided to take a deeper dive, analysing arcs on an individual level. This time, I am looking at the Shin / Sarada Uchiha Arc. What is the nature of the character 'Shin', how well is Sakura vs. Shin executed and how successful is the arc as a whole?

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 13: Why Harem Isn't Dead (Harem Anime Analysis)

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:40:07 -0000

Harem anime is a guilty pleasure of mine! Also, this year I've fallen into the rabbit hole of watching one after another. In this episode, I'll be talking about which harem anime have appealed to me a lot recently and how the genre still has the potential to be quite versatile.

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 12: The Song Of Battle (Attack On Titan OP 5 Analysis)

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:40:04 -0000

The Return to Shiganshina Arc of Attack On Titan has concluded, so lets analyse the opening and what it did for the show! OP 5 draws from a variety of elements within the previous openings and also contrasts itself to its predecessor, 'Red Swan'. In this episode I will be taking a closer look at how the opening reflects the mood of the arc from an audio-visual perspective, how it distinguishes itself from the various other OPs and why it excites me for the final parts of the show.

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“The Inspector Arrives” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 11: The Curse of Knowledge (Dark Days: The Forge Analysis & Review)

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 18:40:41 -0000

Dark Days: The Forge foreshadows the heavy 'space opera' known as Dark Nights: Metal, a massive arc for Batman and the DC Universe as a whole. With the Tales from the Dark Multiverse series around the corner, I think the time is perfect to dive into the realm of darkness. In today's episode, I will be looking at how The Forge successfully tells part of this saga, how Snyder writes with intention and where the audience left off by the end of this prologue.

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

“Autumn of Life” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 10: The Prologue Arc (Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis)

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:06:44 -0000

I think I can say with confidence that Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) is one of my favourite shows in the medium to this day. Also, it would be cruel to give the podcast such a name for no reason! Our journey begins in Tokyo-3, in 2015, after the Second Impact. In this episode, I embark on my journey through the Evangelion franchise, looking firstly at what is known as the 'Prologue Arc' (Episode 1-6). Today I'll be looking deeply into Shinji from an emotional perspective, the Hedgehog Dilemma in practice as well as the relationship between Shinji and Eva-01.

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“The Inspector Arrives” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

GITM 8: I Died... But Then I Lived! (DCeased #1-3 Analysis & Review)

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:40:16 -0000

DCeased appears to be the classic zombie survival narrative... which it is! The only stark difference is that it is justified through DC's 'logic'. I finally decided to take this on, after witnessing all the hype prior to its release. In this episode, I will be looking more into the pacing of the issues I just recently read, how this impacts the tone of the story and whether this series is worth continuing.

MUSIC & SFX IN TODAY’S PRODUTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Salty Ditty – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

SFX by SubspaceAudio

For more information and show notes, vist getinthemecha.home.blog

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GITM 7: Four Minus Two (Fantastic Four Vol. 6 #1 Analysis & Review)

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 19:00:07 -0000

If I am honest, the Fantastic Four comics aren't something I chose to delve into very much, but after their recent return post-Secret Wars (2015), I thought it would be appropiate that I give it a try. In this episode, I analyse the contexts that the Fantastic Four find themselves in after the advent of Secret Wars and how the members handle it. I will be taking a dive into how individual characters handle the aftermath, the threat the looms alongside this and most importantly, has the return of the Fantastic Four been worth the wait?

MUSIC & SFX IN TODAY’S PRODUTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Salty Ditty – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

SFX by SubspaceAudio

For more information and show notes, vist getinthemecha.home.blog

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GITM 6: The Kyoto Impure King Arc (Blue Exorcist Analysis & Review)

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 19:42:02 -0000

Our young Exwires have tackled their first hurdle and now move onto the next one, the Impure King in Kyoto! Within this episode, join me on the second part of my journey through Ao No Exorcist, this time through the Kyoto Impure King arc within the second season of the anime 'Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen' (2017). I will be taking a look at the stark differences between the first main arcs in comparison to this one, whether this part of the show is oversaturated and if the second season was worth the wait.

MUSIC & SFX IN TODAY’S PRODUTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

Cinematic Drums | Alexander (http://www.orangefreesounds.com/cinematic-drums/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Cut to 8 seconds, faded in and out and beginning and end)

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GITM 5: Mastery of the Speech (Attack on Titan Season 3 Analysis)

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:34:19 -0000

Attack on Titan's (Shingeki no Kyojin) 3rd Season is now done and dusted and before analysing the entirety of The Return to Shiganshina Arc, I want to stop off near the middle. In this episode, I take a deeper dive into Erwin's Speech in Episode 16. This speech changes the way I look at the show completely, as it can be applied to the further arcs and the ones prior.

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog

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GITM 4: Boruto at 100 (Boruto Anime Analysis & Review)

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:18:46 -0000

Boruto has hit one hundred episodes... which means loads of content to sink my teeth into! In today's episode, join me as I take a deep dive into the major arcs and episodes in the first one hundred episodes, all to answer the question: is the Boruto anime going in a good direction? I will be discussing: The Shin / Sarada Uchiha Arc, The Versus Momoshiki Arc + Episode 65, The Mitsuki Rescue Arc and The Truth of Mitsuki (Episode 39).

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog

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GITM 3: In the Beginning (DC Universe: Rebirth #1 Analysis & Review)

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:00:30 -0000

In the beginning... there was Rebirth! DC Universe: Rebirth #1 is what I like to label 'the book that started it all', in the sense that it allowed new narrative threads to emerge from it, while still embracing what was most important about the DC Universe prior to the New 52. In this episode, join me as I dive into how successfully did the graphic novel set up what came after it, who are the key players in this story and how impactful are they.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

GITM 2: Return of the Ghouls (Tokyo Ghoul:re Analysis & Review)

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:37:03 -0000

Tokyo Ghoul:re was... an interesting one. With a questionable pace, tone and narrative, I left the show quite confused and unsure on how I felt about it. In today's episode, join me as I do a mini-dissection of what I thought were the 'goods' and 'bads' of the first season of the series. I will be going through what made it so different to its counterparts, why it was truly 'an interesting one' and if the show is worth your time (you can probably guess by now.)

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

GITM 1: A Demon Emerges (Blue Exorcist Analysis & Review)

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:24:18 -0000

Ao No Exorcist is an anime that I have held dear to me for quite a while, so I thought this would be a great way to kick off the show! In this episode, I will be looking at how the anime had to fit into a very crowded market, how it conforms to the 'shounen model' or 'formula' and if it is still worth watching to this very day.

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MUSIC & SFX IN TODAY’S PRODUTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

GITM 0: Trailer

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:06:17 -0000

Join me each and every week as I explore a variety of anime and comics, with the goal of trying to make sense of it all!

For show notes and more visit https://getinthemecha.home.blog/

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