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  • Anime Ichiban 32: The Art of Following a Formula

    Corporate shakeups and Charles Darwin spell omens of a changing global landscape for the anime industry and that the crew digs into along with how a series can effectively perform within its genre conventions.


    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 - Introductions

    12:28 - Legacy piracy site KissAnime shuts down
    28:45 - AT&T reportedly looking to sell Crunchyroll
    43:27 - Galapagos Syndrome: Is anime in danger of losing its global identity?
    58:41 - News Reel
    1:02:20 - SHITSUMON! How do shows perform effectively and still entertain in genres whose formulae are already well known and expected?

    TRACKS

    Intro - "Cagayake! GIRLS" by Houkago Tea Time (K-ON! opening theme)

    Outro - "Tsuri no sekai e" by Umino High School Breakwater Club (Our Diary at the Breakwater ending theme)

    1 hr 39 min
  • Anime Ichiban 31: The Episode Where We Get Political

    Disclaimer: This episode of Anime Ichiban dives into issues covering veganism and the discourse surrounding it. We have done our best to present our ideas in an approachable and understanding fashion, but understand that these views may not be shared with our audience. We welcome any and all discussion but simply ask that you respect opposing viewpoints.

    In this (spicy) episode, Matt is away, leaving Harry and Kyle to dig into the politics surrounding The Promised Neverland. Wait, politics? In my anime?! It’s more likely than you think.

     

    Timestamps

    0:00 - Introductions and what we've been up to

    11:05 - (NEWS) The effects of COVID-19 bringing light to problems in the anime industry
    23:47 - (NEWS) The Weekend collaborates with D'Art Shtajio to create an anime music video
    28:48 - (NEWS) Viz to publish "Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom From Nintendo's Legendary CEO"
    40:02 - SHITSUMON! The Promised Neverland as an allegory for veganism and the (murky) discourse surrounding it

     

    Tracks

    Intro - "Sora Ni Utaeba" by amazarashi (My Hero Academia OP3)

    Outro - "Sanbika" by Eir Aoi (Kill La Kill OST)

    1 hr 43 min
  • Anime Ichiban 30: Brand New Shows and Brand New Animals

    There's been a couple of big-name anime announcements in the past few weeks with the likes a The World Ends With You and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners both stepping into the fray. What do these mean for the anime scene and what do our hosts think of Trigger's Brand New Animal?

    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 - Introductions

    11:32 - Anime Expo Lite happened
    18:43 - The World Ends With You Anime Revealed
    28:22 - Cyberpunk: Edgerunners announced
    40:00 - Can there be too long a time in-between anime seasons?
    55:22 - Brand New Animal In-Depth Discussion and Impressions
    1:24:32 - Closing remarks

    TRACKS

    Intro - "Ready to" by Sumire Morohoshi (Brand New Animal opening theme)

    Outro - "NIGHT RUNNING" by  AAAMYYY (Brand New Animal ending theme)

    1 hr 29 min
  • Anime Ichiban 29: Showing Tropes the Ropes

    The crew is back to discuss the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement in the context of the anime industry as well as ponder why we watch so many tropey anime.

    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 - Introductions and what have we been watching

    13:41 - The anime industry and Black Lives Matter
    32:08 - Anime studios' opinions on partnering with Netflix
    42:49 - Covid-19's impact on anime production and how studios are working around it
    49:37 - Lightning news roundup
    1:05:12 - SHITSUMON! What are some of the worst anime tropes and what are some examples of them used in a meaningful way?

    TRACKS

    Intro - "ebb and flow" by Ray (Nagi no Asukura opening theme)

    Outro - "Kimi wa Tenneniro" by Eiichi Ohtaki (Kakushigoto ending theme)

    1 hr 41 min
  • Anime Ichiban 28: The Key to a Dog's Heart

    The original crew is finally back together to talk about some exciting new anime announcements, the state of the industry, and what games could be translated to the 2D medium!

    TIMESTAMPS

    15:59 - New Inuyasha sequel series announcement

    24:44 - Air Comiket Performance
    31:34 - New Key, Aniplex, and P.A. Works collaboration announcement
    37:49 - A special Pokemon ranking
    44:13 - 2018 Domestic Anime Industry Report
    55:53 - Quick Headlines
    58:04 - Game: Which number is larger?
    1:10:17 - MAIN TOPIC! Which video game would we want to see be made into an anime?
    1:37:37 - Closing remarks

    TRACKS

    "Change the World" by V6 (Inuyasha opening theme)

    "Brave Song" by Aoi Tada (Angel Beats ending theme)

    1 hr 45 min
  • Anime Ichiban EX: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Spoiler-Cast

    This is a special episode that goes off-road a little bit to talk about something not entirely anime-related. Final Fantasy 7 Remake has been out for about a month now and fellow GoombaStompers have a lot to say about it!

    TIMESTAMPS (these are very loose in this episode)

    0:00 - Renan's introduction and familiarity with FF7

    8:58 - Combat discussion
    32:44 - Characters and world
    53:44 - Story, ending, and future prospects

    TRACKS

    Intro - "The Prelude" by Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy 7 Remake OST)

    Outro - "Final Fantasy 7 Remake Main Theme" by Nobuo Uematsu

    1 hr 28 min
  • Anime Ichiban 27: Antagonizing Cicadas

    There's been quite a few announcements in the anime sphere with unlikely reboots of beloved series as well as the departure of a beloved director. The crew also touches on what goes into a good baddie.

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introductions and "Pitch it to me!"

    16:48 - Masaaki Yuasa steps down as Science SARU's president
    26:47- New Higurashi: When They Cry anime project
    36:11 - Tokyo Mew Mew remake
    38:55 - Bleach anime continuation and Burn The Witch movie announcements
    45:15 - Manga Productions's new anime series
    49:40 - Sonic Zones: Real of Fake?
    57:21 - SHITSUMON! What goes into making a compelling anime antagonist?

    TRACKS

    Intro - "Tadahitori" by Bakudan Johnny (Opening theme for Ping Pong the Animation)

    Outro - "Taishou a" by anNina (Ending theme for Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Kai)

    1 hr 33 min
  • Anime Ichiban 26: Isekai From the Comfort of Your Home

    As the crew settles in for a long period of social distancing they discuss what kind of show they'd wanna be stuck with for all eternity if given the choice. The sheer absurdity of the isekai genre is also put on full display as Kyle and Harry fumble through one of Matt's schemes.

    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 - Intros and "Pitch it to me!"

    15:24 - Bleach 20th Anniversary Project
    25:15 - Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Chifuutan game announcement
    30:48 - My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising overseas performance and impressions
    40:43 - Toei Animation and Saudi Arabian collaboration film The Journey
    46:52 - Weathering With You awards and Shinkai's next project
    51:17 - Isekai Names: Real or Fake?!
    1:06:19 - SHITSUMON! What show would we watch over and over again if stuck with. What makes a show rewatchable?

    TRACKS

    Intro - "Shiny Ray" by YURiKA (Little Witch Academia opening theme)

    Outro - "Dango Daikazoku" by Chata (CLANNAD ending theme)

     

    1 hr 36 min
  • Anime Ichiban 25: A Recipe for Romance

    The Anime Ichiban crew is in a Valentine's mood and discuss what makes for a memorable romance and couple in anime. Oh, and some pseudo-hentai got yanked from streaming and broadcast services.

    TIMESTAMPS

    16:08 - Carole & Tuesday Director, Shinichiro Watanabe, Interview Tidbits

    22:12 - Interspecies Reviewers's Removal from Streaming and Broadcasting Platforms
    30:15 - Paranoia Agent Streaming for First Time Ever
    33:49 - Japanese Publishing Industry Statistics
    38:13 - Fate/Grand Order Global Revenue
    41:50 - Main Event: What makes for a compelling romance in anime? What are some of our favorites? What can the anime medium accomplish with romance that others can't?

    TRACKS

    Intro - "Uso no Hibana" by 96neko (Scum's Wish opening theme)

    Outro - "Hold Me Now" by Vo.Nai BrXX & Celeina (Carole & Tuesday ending theme)

    1 hr 16 min
  • Anime Ichiban 24: Forecasting the Anime Awards

    Matt and Kyle have some fresh hottakes on Makoto Shinkai's newest film, Weathering With You. The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are also a thing happening which means it's time for the crew to demonstrate once again how off their tastes are.

    TIMESTAMPS

    13:41 - Satoshi Konposthumously honored

    18:14 - TRIGGER's "Brand New Animal" project
    28:20 - Netflix adds the entire Ghibli library to their catalog!... in some places
    31-37 - "Weathering With You" Impressions and Thoughts
    1:02:33 - Crunchyroll Anime Award Predictions
    1:38:36 - Closing remarks

    TRACKS

    Intro - "Kiss Me" by Vo.Nai BrXX＆Celeina Ann ("Carole & Tuesday" opening theme)

    Outro - "Drown" by milet ("Vinland Saga" ending theme 2)

    1 hr 46 min

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