Get In The Mecha
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAnime 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 Returns Next Week!
February 12, 2021 20:05 - 1 minute - 984 KBI'm taking the week off! Honestly, I just need to take the time to 'recalibrate' and get up to speed again in order to make some more stuff in the upcoming months. I'm also uploading both parts of the Vinland Saga Analysis onto YouTube so if you really miss the show then go along their and tune in (assuming you haven't heard it before)! Thanks for your understanding & see you next week! SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SU...
GITM 81: More Anime I've Been Watching In Lockdown | A Review
February 06, 2021 11:37 - 31 minutes - 27.1 MBUnsurprisingly, 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 Me...
GITM 80: Wonder Egg Priority - Why Character Acting Matters | An Animation Analysis
January 30, 2021 00:19 - 22.5 MBWonder 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 are...
GITM 79: The Mayoi Mai Mai Arc (Bakemonogatari Analysis & Review)
January 23, 2021 10:28 - 28 minutes - 23.8 MBLast 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! ZUTOMAY...
GITM 78: The Hitagi Crab Arc (Bakemonogatari Analysis & Review)
January 16, 2021 14:53 - 33 minutes - 28 MBThe 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 t...
GITM 77: One Piece - What Is Control? | An Analysis
January 09, 2021 18:41 - 27 minutes - 23.4 MBOne 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...
GITM 76: Rethinking Smoothness | An Animation Analysis
January 01, 2021 22:03 - 22.9 MBSmooth 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, Tats...
GITM 75: 2020's Anime Lessons | An Analysis & Review
December 25, 2020 16:00 - 24.7 MBHappy 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. Canipa's video on translators: https://youtu.be/Z6K-FOK_MrY SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://w...
GITM 74: A Year In Sakuga | 2020 Animation Analysis & Review
December 19, 2020 11:33 - 46 minutes - 38.5 MBWhat 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 referenc...
GITM 73: Unskippable Openings | 2020 OP Analysis
December 12, 2020 13:06 - 35 MBLast 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://y...
GITM 72: What Am I Watching? | A Fillersode
December 04, 2020 21:58 - 23 minutes - 20 MBThis 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. SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha...
GITM 71: Jujutsu Kaisen | An Animation Analysis
November 27, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 42.2 MBHappy 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 an...
GITM 70: Lenses In Anime - Why They Matter | An Analysis
November 21, 2020 00:50 - 43 minutes - 35.8 MBPreviously 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 Naok...
GITM 69: Evangelion - What Is The Future? | An Analysis
November 13, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 30.4 MBThe 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 me...
GITM 68: Kizumonogatari - The Cinema Of Humanity | An Analysis
November 06, 2020 22:17 - 46 minutes - 40 MBIntroducing 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 h...
GITM 67: The Fall Of Shiganshina Arc (Attack On Titan Analysis & Review)
October 30, 2020 20:50 - 35 minutes - 29.3 MBAcross 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 'soc...
GITM 66: The Terror Of The Kraken Arc (Blue Exorcist Manga Analysis & Review)
October 23, 2020 21:22 - 34 minutes - 30.1 MBBlue 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. Follow me on Twitter @...
GITM 65: Naruto Shippuden #167 - A Very Important Episode | An Analysis
October 16, 2020 19:07 - 41 minutes - 36.7 MBAnime, 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 ver...
GITM 64: Learning From Eizouken | An Analysis
October 09, 2020 20:23 - 38 minutes - 33.3 MBEvery 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 ...
GITM 63: The Value Of Nostalgia | An Analysis
October 02, 2020 22:55 - 39 minutes - 33.8 MBWe 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. Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Visit getinthemecha.ho...
GITM 62: Lockdown Picks & Escapism | An Analysis
September 25, 2020 23:18 - 35 minutes - 30.5 MB2020 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 th...
GITM 61: Anno And Evangelion (Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis)
September 18, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MBDespite 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 & mor...
GITM 60: Mecha Isn't Dead | An Analysis
September 11, 2020 16:44 - 34 minutes - 28.5 MBThe '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...
GITM 59: Another One Piece Discussion | An Analysis
September 04, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MBIf 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...
Back Next Week!
August 27, 2020 20:12 - 1 minute - 942 KBThis week I'm taking the week off. The show will be back at the same time, same place next Friday. See you then! Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Visit getinthemecha.home.blog to check the relevant links / show notes / further information for the podcast. Questions, corrections, complaints: [email protected]
GITM 58: Gleipnir - Thinking About Premises | An Analysis
August 22, 2020 00:33 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBI'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 an...
GITM 57: Attack On Titan - What Is History? | An Analysis
August 14, 2020 19:04 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBA 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. Follow me on Twitter @GetI...
GITM 56: My One Piece Journey! | An Analysis
August 07, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBOnce 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. Follow me on Twitte...
GITM 55: The Art of Comedy | An Analysis
July 31, 2020 18:43 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBComedy 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 abou...
GITM 54: The Ao Arc (Boruto Manga Analysis & Review)
July 24, 2020 16:52 - 37 minutes - 30 MBPreviously, 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 tran...
GITM 53: The Art of Character Acting | An Animation Analysis
July 17, 2020 20:33 - 39 minutes - 32.7 MBAlthough 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 ...
GITM 52: Fire Force | An Animation Analysis
July 10, 2020 17:12 - 43 minutes - 36.8 MBFire 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 ind...
GITM 51: The Rolling Girls - A Messy Moe Adventure! | An Analysis & Review
July 03, 2020 18:32 - 32 minutes - 27.2 MBThe 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. ...
GITM 50: The Bitter End (Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis)
June 26, 2020 23:22 - 43 minutes - 35.6 MBNeon 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 tr...
GITM 49: What I've Learnt About Anime | A Mid-Year Review
June 19, 2020 18:54 - 38 minutes - 31.7 MBOver 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 an...
GITM 48: Space & Aspect Ratios in Anime | An Analysis
June 12, 2020 21:17 - 44 minutes - 34.4 MBAspect 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 ca...
GITM 47: Vinland Saga - What is Beauty? Part 2 | An Analysis
June 05, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBIn 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. I helped out with a video on FGO Babylonia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMe4DKVEHzw Subscribe to Yata-k...
GITM 46: Vinland Saga - What is Beauty? Part 1 | An Analysis
May 29, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBVinland 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 m...
GITM 45: Bench | Beyond Konoha Part 3
May 22, 2020 18:46 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBThis 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. I’ve really enjoyed doing this series and to my surprise, it was received a lot better than I thought it would! Thank you guys for the sup...
GITM 44: Mario | Beyond Konoha Part 2
May 15, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBThis 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. This podcast episode, as well...
GITM 43: Karakuri (Mechanism) | Beyond Konoha Part 1
May 08, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 18.1 MBThis 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 'forg...
GITM 42: The Illuminati Arc (Blue Exorcist Analysis & Review)
May 02, 2020 02:31 - 37 minutes - 36 MBIt'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 conspira...
GITM 41: Downfall by Inio Asano - My Favourite Manga | An Analysis
April 24, 2020 16:42 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBDownfall 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...
GITM 40: Evangelion - Absurdity & Meaning | An Analysis
April 17, 2020 20:16 - 26 minutes - 21 MBWith 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 connect...
GITM 39: The Art of Fighting Sakuga | Animation & Cinematography Analysis
April 10, 2020 20:09 - 49 minutes - 41.5 MBRecently, 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 ...
GITM 38: An Overdue Heroes Rising Review (My Hero Academia Heroes Rising Analysis & Review)
April 04, 2020 05:20 - 46 minutes - 39.1 MBMy 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 tak...
GITM 37: The Elegance of Spy x Family | An Analysis
March 27, 2020 21:21 - 33 minutes - 28.2 MBSpy 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 chapt...
GITM 36: The Uprising Arc (Attack on Titan Analysis & Review)
March 21, 2020 15:24 - 38 minutes - 33.3 MBAfter 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 an...
GITM 35: An Uplifting Comedy (How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift? Analysis & Review)
March 14, 2020 07:35 - 44 minutes - 34.9 MBHow 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 ...
GITM 34: The Momoshiki Arc (Boruto Analysis & Review)
March 07, 2020 21:50 - 38 minutes - 31.9 MBBoruto: 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). Apologi...