Hideaki Anno is one of the most well-known and successful Japanese directors, whose influence on the anime industry since the 80s has been far-reaching and consequential. Today we look at his early career, before the launch of the phenomenon that was Neon Genesis Evangelion. 

Today's guest is Kym Stonick! You can find her on Twitter @kymcattys, and all of her wonderful content can be found on her bio.

You can also find me on Twitter @sequencepod, or you can listen to my other podcasts Final Fanservice and Not Another Film on any big podcast app.

Sources:

• Biography of Anno on Khara's website
• Biography of Anno on TV Tropes
• DAICON III opening animation
• DAICON IV opening animation
• Anno calls Miyazaki a "Geezer" - SoraNews24
• Wikipedia