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Get In The Mecha

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Anime is extraordinary yet complex. Each week, join Jamal as he embarks on an analytical journey through everything from inspiring story arcs, impressive cinematography and anything else that fits in between with the goal of making sense of it a little bit more. With essay-style content every week, this show attempts to view the world of Japanese animation with an extra level of depth.

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

September 23, 2023 17:41 - 35 minutes - 27.3 MB

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 & Vi...

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

July 10, 2023 12:50 - 39 minutes - 40.4 MB

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 ...

GITM 117: How Is Anime Divided? | An Analysis

December 31, 2022 19:22 - 36.2 MB

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...

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

September 20, 2022 16:54 - 20.8 MB

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 T...

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

July 17, 2022 12:24 - 13.8 MB

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=BVdM...

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

June 12, 2022 16:30 - 22.5 MB

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 - Th...

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

May 12, 2022 12:13 - 17.7 MB

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 '...

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

April 09, 2022 13:12 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MB

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 ...

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

March 07, 2022 17:10 - 28 minutes - 22.3 MB

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 ...

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

January 30, 2022 16:21 - 22.7 MB

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:...

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

December 27, 2021 11:55 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MB

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, Vam...

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

December 12, 2021 17:51 - 26 MB

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. Thank you for the review Ohirafan! Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/mPYRp-cQrdM Timestamps: 0:00...

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

December 12, 2021 17:51 - 26 MB

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. Thank you for the review Ohirafan! Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/mPYRp-cQrdM Timestamps: 0:00...

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

November 19, 2021 16:11 - 21 MB

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...

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

November 05, 2021 17:24 - 24 minutes - 18.9 MB

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 Re...

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

October 21, 2021 15:03 - 20 MB

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...

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

October 11, 2021 00:01 - 16.9 MB

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 Crea...

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

October 03, 2021 14:19 - 16 MB

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 - CS...

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

September 25, 2021 13:47 - 20.3 MB

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 - Animat...

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

September 25, 2021 13:47 - 20.3 MB

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 - Animat...

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

September 12, 2021 09:10 - 25 minutes - 19.9 MB

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! ...

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

August 29, 2021 17:13 - 33 minutes - 27 MB

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 - Out...

GITM 100 P1: The End of Evangelion (Act 1) | An Analysis

August 21, 2021 11:07 - 24.7 MB

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 - O...

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

August 21, 2021 11:07 - 24.7 MB

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 - O...

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

August 14, 2021 08:23 - 24.7 MB

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 L...

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

August 07, 2021 17:45 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MB

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 O...

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

July 30, 2021 22:51 - 24 minutes - 20 MB

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 N...

GITM Will Return Next Week!

July 23, 2021 19:34 - 1 minute - 1020 KB

Unfortunately, the podcast is on a break this week... but to make for it, I'm uploading my rather lengthy, in-depth discussion about how Kizumonogatari is constructed to discuss humanity and topics surrounding it. I hope that those who haven't heard this episode enjoy it - see you next week! Pop over to the GITM YouTube Channel to check it out: https://youtu.be/LMz6KOqPO2I SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTU...

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

July 17, 2021 09:05 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MB

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....

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

July 09, 2021 23:57 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MB

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 ...

GITM 94: The Value of Original Anime | An Analysis

July 03, 2021 07:27 - 30 MB

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 -...

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

June 26, 2021 07:46 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MB

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 a...

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

June 18, 2021 12:09 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MB

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 - Dia...

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

June 11, 2021 14:14 - 26.8 MB

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 ...

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

June 04, 2021 11:51 - 42 minutes - 34.6 MB

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 ...

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

May 28, 2021 19:15 - 11 minutes - 8.92 MB

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. Thank You For Supporting This Mini Series! Watanabe's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=keiichiro_watana...

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

May 22, 2021 13:36 - 9 minutes - 7.69 MB

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 sakuga...

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

May 14, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.19 MB

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?t...

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

May 07, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MB

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 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it ...

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

April 30, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.91 MB

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 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQW...

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

April 23, 2021 18:40 - 7 minutes - 5.85 MB

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 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https:...

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

April 16, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MB

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 disc...

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

April 09, 2021 19:23 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MB

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! SEND ...

GITM 88: Evangelion - Death & Rebirth | An Analysis

April 02, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MB

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! SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it ca...

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

March 27, 2021 02:58 - 33 minutes - 28.2 MB

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 hu...

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

March 20, 2021 03:04 - 28 minutes - 23.5 MB

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...

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

March 13, 2021 11:12 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MB

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, ...

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

March 06, 2021 09:52 - 27 minutes - 22.9 MB

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 (...

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

February 27, 2021 10:13 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MB

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, Ta...

GITM 82: Gurren Lagann | An Animation Analysis

February 19, 2021 15:54 - 32 minutes - 27.5 MB

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, Hi...

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