Anime Bazin: Japanese Animation in the Academy
October 4, 2016 § Leave a comment
Andy returns with a freshly slain undergraduate degree and the smell of a graduate degree on the tip of his nose, and we’ve decided to turn our attention back to the days and decisions that led us towards our degree paths and how they related to anime and anime podcasts.
Despite what was said on the show, Jefferson is not a furry.
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ED Theme: LoGH ED 4
Wednesday News #2: Libre Publishing Pulls Out, Yamato 2202 and Internet Badasses
June 23, 2016 § Leave a comment
Sorry this is late, but here’s the Wednesday News Wrap-up on Thursday Morning!
Time Stamp
00:00-01:10 Introduction
01:10-06:26 Libre Publishing Story
06:26-09:46 Yamato 2202 News! (here’s the interview with Fukui)
09:46-12:27 New Job Postings with the Japanese Government!
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ED: 10am ACNL
First Impressions: Dororo and Shomin Sample
June 21, 2016 § Leave a comment
I haven’t done a First Impressions episode in a while, also I haven’t watched a full series since Akame Ga Kill, so here we go.
This is Dororo
This is Shomin Sample
Timestamp:
0:00-6:20 – Dororo talk
6:20-17:17 – Shomin Sample (and harems in general)
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To be honest I kind of like this sliding scale between garbage and treasure.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes episode 18: The Lippstadt Conspiracy
June 17, 2016 § Leave a comment
There’s a lot of politicking in this episode. I suppose that’s not unique to this one!
Ironically I imagine Bernie Sanders would probably love this show, since it resonates with his whole “young, capable people being proactive in politics” appeal.
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Naruto Shippuden: Ninshu’s Cruel Optimism
June 16, 2016 § Leave a comment
I saw the latest two episodes of Naruto and really wanted to talk about Hagoromo, the Sage of the Six Paths and what I thought about his story and the story of Ninja-kind.
Getting followers like a religious leader!
In season 1, the first adventure that Naruto goes on is protecting a bridge builder, who wants to build a bridge to allow his town to have economic independence from a greedy mafia-type – which, in many ways, mirrors the story of Hagoromo and the thief in the recent episodes of Naruto.
You’re going to understand me even if you don’t like it.
Time Stamps:
I talk about Naruto for 16 minutes.
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ED Theme: Ao no Lullaby by Kuroneko Chelsea (the current ED theme)
Wednesday News #1: VR sexy times, Sexist Ghibli, and some other news
June 15, 2016 § 2 Comments
Here’s another news episode
Time thing:
0:00-3:30
VR Sexy times and Ressentiment!
3:30-5:55
Yoshiaki Nishimura had to go and say some sexist nonsense.
5:55-9:30
P.A. Works and their behind the scenes documentary I’ll eventually watch.
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ED Theme: Let’s Straighten it Out – Latimore
The Last Zabi
June 13, 2016 § Leave a comment
I talk about one of the coolest characters in all of Gundam, Mineva Lao Zabi, or as I keep calling her, Audrey Burne.
One thing I didn’t talk about is the director’s comment that she would’ve been made moe if the series didn’t sell. Her presence would be mediated by sales, which is still scary. The hierarchical structure of man-over-woman is, despite a nice image of Audrey, still in place.
Notice how she does not hug Riddhe back
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ED Theme: Into the Sky Orchestra cover by Akiba Winds
I hope you enjoy this one!
