Anime is Lit
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsA podcast exploring what makes anime meaningful to people. Hosted by Krissy and Danny—two weebs who talk about anime like it's literature, except fun and not boring.
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Ep 21 - Gankutsuou (Part 2) - The Lesbians We Lost Along the Way
June 27, 2023 02:46 - 1 hour - 105 MB***This episode is Part 2 of our Gankutsuou series, which contains spoilers for both the anime and the book. Please listen to the previous episode first! Welcome to Masterpiece Theatre… I mean, Masterpiece Anime… Here to fully make good on our podcast’s name, we’re ready to go full Literature Analysis Mode on some actual literature with Gankutsuou and its book of origin “The Count of Monte Cristo”. Joined by Vrai Kaiser, we cover everything from the funny bits to the twists, tragedies,...
Ep 20 - Gankutsuou (Part 1) - French People... In Space!!
June 07, 2023 03:03 - 48 minutes - 55.1 MBWelcome to Masterpiece Theatre… I mean, Masterpiece Anime? Finally, Anime is Lit covers the most Literature of Anime - “Gankutsuou”, the artistic 2004 adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic (and long) novel “The Count of Monte Cristo” …IN SPACE! with vampires! Joined by Gankustuou aficionado Vrai Kaiser, we explore the anime’s approach to the novel, as well as the thematic contrasts, visual design, and the creators’ own inspirations. This episode is a spoiler-free discussion for fans...
Ep 19 - NANA - Part 2 - This Baby Can Fit So Much Feminism In It
September 29, 2022 02:34 - 2 hours - 101 MBPart 2 of our NANA discussion, complete with spoilers. Our guest Meru (@pixelatedlenses) goes with us on a deep dive through the well-crafted storytelling and the inherent feminism woven into all its fibers. NANA candidly goes places few anime ever do, and we sift through the complexity of its portrayals of sexuality, race, gender, heteronormative expectations, friendships, and the characters' own internal lives. We also discuss the narrative framing, highly effective symbolism, and allusio...
Ep 18 - NANA - Part 1 "And They Were Roommates..."
September 13, 2022 00:42 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBWe're back with another classic among sapphics: NANA. Joined by our wonderful guest Meru (@pixelatedlenses), we talk about our love for this series, its characters, and the maturity of its storytelling. We also dive into the music and fashion of the show, and the strengths and weaknesses in its reflections on gender, race and relationships. This episode is part one of our Nana discussion — a spoiler-free introduction safe for those who haven't seen the show. Join us in episode 19 for part t...
Ep 17 - Dear Brother - Part 2 "The spoilers... they just won't stop flowing"
July 31, 2021 19:48 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBContinuing part 2 of our discussion on the classic shoujo masterpiece Dear Brother (Oniisama e), now no-holds-barred, all-spoilers-all-the time. Dawn and Diana are with us to go in-depth about the themes, characters, tragedy, romance, metaphors, symbols, and what makes this show so effective at everything it has to say. *****This episode is part 2 of 2, please note the following content warnings for topics we discuss in relation to Dear Brother: Suicide and extensive suicidal ideation, drug...
Ep 16 - Dear Brother - Part 1 (Spoiler-Free Edition!)
July 17, 2021 22:47 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBWe’re back with a supercast on the unmissable classic shoujo masterpiece Dear Brother (Oniisama e)! Joined by our friends Dawn (of the Anime Nostalgia podcast) and Diana, we talk about the show’s rich history, its multi-genre nature, and what makes it such a master work—both within anime as a medium and in our own hearts. This episode is part 1 of 2, an entirely spoiler-free discussion of the history and creators of Dear Brother, as well as the stories, themes, and dramatic techniques the ...
Ep 15 - ACCA: 13 Territory Inspection Dept - Symbolism & Sweets with Style
May 02, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBCome on, come on! On a journey! We're back again with a real anime, an underrated gem from creator Natsume Ono titled "ACCA: 13 Territory Inspection Dept." for some jazzy good times, joined by special guest and ACCA expert CC. The first half of the episode is spoiler free and covers much about the setting, style, and background behind the show and manga, and the second half dives into the symbolism and foreshadowing woven throughout the series, with spoilers. Timestamps: 4:16 - Int...
Ep 14 - The Witcher - "You Either Die Hetero, Or You Live Long Enough To See Yourself Become Bisexual"
January 17, 2020 05:21 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIs The Witcher anime? It's definitely literature, and we decided it's anime enough for this podcast! K and Danny are joined by our friend Elise to talk about the recent Netflix adaptation of The Witcher. Elise helps us compare to the books and games, and we talk about themes, writing, amazing female characters, the difference a female showrunner makes, and our excitement about the series (and Geralt's ass). [Contains mild spoilers for the Netflix "The Witcher" series, but is spoiler-free f...
Ep 13 - Chihayafuru - "Anime is Poetry (AND SPORTS!!)"
October 04, 2019 20:51 - 2 hours - 94.2 MBIt's the ultimate Chihayafuru cast, brought to you right at the dawn of Chihayafuru Season 3's airing! We assembled the biggest fans of this anime that we know (AnimatedInk of Anigamers, and returning guest Heidi) to talk about its masterful uses of genre, character, gender, history and poetry itself to create an unforgettable story. If you're looking to start Chihayafuru or are a longtime fan, both are welcome for this discussion! We really dig into the history and nuances of karuta itsel...
Guest Spot: The Lore of Evangelion: Part 2 | Audio Encyclopedia
August 31, 2019 21:04 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBWe were pleased to guest on Oh No, Anime! with our longtime podcasting friend Marc for a series about the Lore of Evangelion. This is a deep-dive into a synthesized understanding of the construction of the world and events that make up the NGE series. Here is Part 2! From the Oh No, Anime! feed: "I'm joined once again by Danny and K of Anime is Lit! to finish our outline of the timeline of events leading up to the Evangelion TV show. You can find the soul timeline/chart we talked about...
Guest Spot: The Lore of Evangelion: Part 1 | Audio Encyclopedia
August 30, 2019 22:58 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBWe were pleased to guest on Oh No, Anime! with our longtime podcasting friend Marc for a series about the Lore of Evangelion. This is a deep-dive into a synthesized understanding of the construction of the world and events that make up the NGE series. Here is Part 1! From the Oh No, Anime! feed: "In the first part of a new series celebrating Neon Genesis Evangelion's addition to Netflix, I sit down with our friends Danny and K to begin creating a definitive podcast guide for the lore of ...
Ep 12, Part 2 - Mob Psycho 100 - "Ghostbuster Internship"
June 07, 2019 04:25 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBPart 2 of our episode on of Mob Psycho 100 (please start with Part 1 if you haven't already! **Spoiler warning for seasons 1 and 2 of Mob Psycho 100). Marc of Oh No, Anime and TheSubtleDoctor of Warui Deshou continue the conversation with us about the types of philosophy found throughout the story, the definitive debate on Internet Sex Symbol Sensation Reigen Arataka, and we close out with listener Q&A from Twitter Q&A. Opening Theme - "99.9" by Mob Choir, feat. Sajou no Hana Ending Them...
Ep 12, Part 1- Mob Psycho 100 - "Ghostbuster Internship"
June 01, 2019 03:54 - 2 hours - 113 MBWe're back in the saddle with old pod pals to bust open seasons 1 and 2 of the Mob Psycho 100! Marc of Oh No, Anime and TheSubtleDoctor of Warui Deshou join us to talk about what makes this show so incredibly special, as well as the show's emotional allegory, morality and ethics, and the best of the Body Improvement Club. Join us for another shot at something actually recent! **Spoiler Warning starts at 46:26** (This is Part 1 of 2, the second half of our discussion will be released in...
Anime is ART - Bonus Episode - Kumoricon 2018 and meeting Yoshitaka Amano
November 14, 2018 05:39 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBK and Danny had an amazing time at Kumoricon 2018 and sat down the next day to record their thoughts! We have a conversation about what it was like watching Yoshitaka Amano paint, and why his entire philosophy of art and artistry made us so excited about what we do. His rare perspective got us talking between ourselves about the value of art and about career artists overcoming the limitations of their industry, so we recorded a bonus episode of our experiences. We also share convention hig...
Ep 11 - Rose of Versailles - "The Power of Bara" (ft. Anime Nostalgia & GrantTheTheif)
October 20, 2018 00:34 - 2 hours - 199 MBBARA WA, BARA WA! Danny and K assemble a super crew to discuss the 1979 classic anime Rose of Versailles, joined by Dawn from the Anime Nostalgia Podcast and GrantTheTheif of Blade Licking Thieves/Super Senpai Podcast. Part 1 (Beginning - 1:01:43) is a spoiler-free discussion of themes, historical fiction, what we love about the show, and the story's place in anime/manga history. Part 2 (1:01:43 - end) **SPOILER WARNING** We go more in-depth themes of power and opression, Oscar's gender ...
Bonus Crossover Cast! Anime Expo 2018 with Oh No, Anime
July 13, 2018 01:18 - 2 hours - 166 MBOur best podcasting buddies Marc and Patrick of Oh No, Anime sat down with us on the last day of AX for a very special in-person bonus episode. Topics include: the AX curse of Go Nagai, Anisong tears, gay battleship shipping, and comparing Florida vs. Oregon cryptids. Oh No, Anime Podcast Feed | Twitter | Website Anime is Lit on Twitter Email: [email protected]
Ep 10 - Ancient Magus Bride - Celtic Mythology and Magical Therapy Dogs
July 01, 2018 23:53 - 3 hours - 178 MBCeltic Mythology meets poignant recovery allegory in the 2017-2018 anime "Ancient Magus Bride". Returning pod friend Shadon and our good friend Bethany join us to discuss this beautiful anime that's very personal and meaningful to all of us. This episode is a long one, but it's packed with discussion about the surprisingly intricate narrative the show builds about healing and learning to build healthy relationships. The first half of the episode is a spoiler-free introduction to the anime ...
Angel's Egg Crossover Cast - with Warui Deshou
May 19, 2018 00:16 - 3 hours - 95.5 MBYour favorite anime podcast crossover is back! We team up again with the Warui Deshou podcast to dissect and gush over Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano’s 1985 masterpiece art film, Angel’s Egg. CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of stillbirth, miscarriage, possible anxiety-inducing subjects such as loss of faith. ***The first half is spoiler-free, see timecodes below*** (This episode follows Warui Deshou's format, which uses more clips and sketch segments than we do, so be prepared for interm...
Ep 09 - Princess Tutu - Ballet Mythology and Metanarrative
March 18, 2018 22:21 - 2 hours - 111 MBWelcome to our episode on Princess Tutu, the classic 2002 anime about ballet, fairy tales, and a duck who turns into the magical Princess Tutu to fight for the ones she loves! Our friend Heidi joins as our guest to talk about her experience training in ballet and music, and her love for the anime that celebrates them both. We dive into the lore of ballet literature, fairy tale subversion, and the role of metanarrative in this surprisingly complex anime. The first half of the episode is spo...
Guest Spot - Oh No, Anime! Episode 53 - Devilman Crybaby
February 28, 2018 06:56 - 2 hours - 119 MBEarlier in February we guested on Oh No, Anime with our friends Marc and Patrick, and other guests GrantTheTheif and TheSubtleDoctor to discuss more of Devilman Crybaby! Marc had some fresh insights on the unique production details of the project, and we discuss our thoughts on it as a whole. Oh No, Anime! Podcast on Libsyn and iTunes Website: http://www.ohnoanime.moe Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ohnoanime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohnoanime Instagram: https://www.in...
Guest Spot - Subtitled Anime "Rakugo Made Us Cry for a Building"
February 20, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBWe were thrilled to get the chance to talk about Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju with Giancarlo on the Subtitled Anime podcast! In this episode we get emotional (and analytical) about this brilliant show laden with themes of identity, family and the artist. Enjoy this episode and check out the rest of the Subtitled Anime podcast! ******HUGE SPOILERS FOR ALL OF SHOUWA GENROKU RAKUGO SHINJUU Seasons 1 & 2******** Original Episode Shownotes: Welcome to The Subtitled Podcast, a biweekly anime p...
Ep 08 - Tales From Earthsea - Willem Dafoe ASMR
February 19, 2018 03:59 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis episode we cover "Tales from Earthsea", the Goro Miazaki-directed adaptation of Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea novels. We talk about what Ursula Le Guin means to us and then dive in to the film's unique production, story and thematic shortfalls. ***Spoilers for the movie and bits of the Earthsea cycle books*** Link to Ursula Le Guin's blog post of her reaction to the film Follow us on Twitter: @animeislitpod Email: [email protected] Ending song: "Theru no Uta" from the Tales F...
Guest Spot - Warui Deshou Bonus Episode 666: Devilman Crybaby
February 12, 2018 08:12 - 4 hours - 110 MBWe were delighted to guest on Warui Deshou with our friends TheSubtleDoctor and Shadon about Devilman Crybaby! This is a more free-form discussion with lots of laughs, but together we hit some moments of real discovery and depth. Discussions include the running metaphor, what the ending means, the show’s depiction of Satan, LGBTQ+ representation, the nature of the show’s violence, character acting, who is best boy, the show as cautionary tale, dope music, Donald Trump’s cameo, and a whole lo...
Ep 07 - DEVILMAN Crybaby
January 22, 2018 00:44 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis month we couldn't resist taking a bite out of the recent Netflix phenomenon, DEVILMAN Crybaby. We talk about our personal reactions, the show's surprisingly optimistic thesis, horniness, queer elements, and why we're glad we followed the hype down this incredible rabbit hole of apocalypse and love. On the literary side, we also dive into the show’s relation to Satyr Plays in Greek Tragedy and its use of Greek Chorus through Wamu’s hip-hop crew. SPOILER WARNINGS for all of Devilman Cry...
Ep 06 - Time of Eve: The Android Coffee Shop AU
December 11, 2017 03:49 - 1 hour - 59 MBThis month we're covering Time of Eve (Eve no Jikan), a short but fantastic ONA series from 2008 about a cafe where both androids and people are welcome and indistinguishable from one another. This episode is spoiler-free for those of you who have yet to watch! We talk about the laws, social structure, and culture of the show's setting, and what it says about human perception and interaction. Follow on Twitter: @animeislitpod Email: [email protected] Opening/Ending song: "Eve ...
Ep 5.55 - Bonus: Drunk Evangelion
December 01, 2017 07:23 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWelcome to our Drunk Evangelion bonus episode! This time we get personal, talk about our feelings, and wax drunk-poetic about the purpose of art and literary criticism. **SPOILERS for Evangelion** Link to full gospel choir ending theme video: https://www.facebook.com/MyACGG/videos/1307544232610550
Ep 05 - Evangelion Mythos
November 14, 2017 01:39 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBBy request, this episode is a podcast version of the panel we presented at Kumoricon 2017 on the Evangelion Mythos and trying the plot arcs together. We try to give some context to the more vague plot elements, and talk through the psychological narrative, which fuels the story's climax from beginning to end. Drunk Eva is coming next as a bonus episode! **Spoiler warning for the Evangelion anime and films** Links to the visuals/timeline from our panel: https://animeislitpod.wordpress.c...
Ep 04 - Natsume Yuujinchou
October 08, 2017 21:52 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis time we’re diving into Natsume Yuujinchou, also known as Natsume’s Book of Friends, with our very special guest Ethan. We discuss why the show resonates with us, how it uses short story techniques to build the overarching emotional storyline, and the use of mental illness allegory. Join us as we talk about one of our favorite shows and unpack what make it so meaningful. *Note: the name of the Eastern story technique Ethan described is "Kishōtenketsu". Ethan's Twitter @autonomousbage...
Ep 03 - Narration in Anime: The Tatami Galaxy and Beyond
September 03, 2017 01:50 - 1 hour - 69 MBNarration in Anime: The Tatami Galaxy and Beyond aka "This Podcast is (Not) About Evangelion" Welcome to our jam-packed episode on narration in anime! Starting with The Tatami Galaxy and branching from there, we cover different techniques and styles of narration including the minimalist, overbearing, unreliable and even fourth wall-breaking. We discuss how these styles affect the show and the viewer, and why they shape the story's meaning and enjoyment. Emotional contextualization IS stor...
Ep 02 - Thunderbolt Fantasy
August 03, 2017 01:41 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBEverything Thunderbolt Fantasy! Even though it's not technically anime, we talk about the creation of Thunderbolt Fantasy, how medium affects storytelling and why the show watches like a good DnD campaign. Our web page with articles and extra info on Budaixi, PILI, and Thunderbolt Fantasy: https://animeislitpod.wordpress.com/2017/08/01/thunderbolt-fantasy/ Intro/Outro music is "Raimei" by T.M.Revolution Twitter: @animeislitpod Email: [email protected]
Ep 01 - Banayalasis
June 23, 2017 01:49 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWelcome to episode 1 of Anime is Lit, where we get hyped and nerdy about why anime is awesome. We talk about the art and storytelling in anime and why it makes people love it so much. For our pilot episode we do a mini-analysis on the most profound and important anime from 2016: Bananya. We'll be at Anime Expo in LA next week, come say hi, and let us know if you're listening! Opening song is "Lay Your Hands on Me" by Boom Boom Satellites, and Ending song is "ColorfullWorld" by Tomohisa S...