Applied Anime

This time, we take a break to reflect on some of the most ridiculous short series we know. From the unique production style of Rinshi!! Ekoda-Chan to the sadomasochism of series like Bludgeoning Angel Dokura-Chan, we examine the dark underbelly of short-form anime in its weirdest extremes. It's not always pretty, but it does give us plenty to talk (and drink) about.

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Rinshi!! Ekoda-Chan, Ixion Saga DT, Sasameki Koto, Ojisan to Marshmallow, Bludgeoning Angel Dokura-Chan, Extra Olympia Kyklos, Netsuzou Trap, Tonari no Seki-Kun

Content Warning: Pedophilia, sexual assault, sadomasochism, incest, violence

Special guest Elestora joins us to discuss one of the most unusual, yet imaginative offshoots of otaku culture: Vocaloid! From the aesthetic aspects of music production to the digital celebrity of figures like Hatsune Miku, we cover it all. 

For American movie news and reviews, check out Movie Time! with Ang and Ari: https://anchor.fm/angelo-lang

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Kakegurui, Perfect Blue, and Doki Doki Literature Club

Content Warning: Sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, murder, pedophilia, and psychological trauma

From supernovas and falling stars to aquariums and rivers, we're looking to the skies and the seas to examine a pair of unusual opposites: capitalism and freedom. Through series like Kakegurui and Arakawa Under the Bridge, we explore how anime can present critiques and alternatives to a global economic model which falsely grounds itself on individual liberties, choice, and rationality. Will we get to the bottom of it all? Probably not! Will we tangent? You can bet your life on it!

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Kakegurui and Arakawa Under the Bridge

Content Warning: Graphic violence

This week, we tackle idol culture, both in real life and as represented in anime like Love Live!, Wake Up, Girls!, and Satoshi Kon's cinematic masterpiece, Perfect Blue. What makes idols so captivating? What positive impacts do they have on the world? What understated social issues might be lurking under the pristine surface? Join us to find out as Feiyon indulges in a little fangirling. 

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Kakegurui and Perfect Blue. 

Content Warning: Sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, murder, pedophilia, and psychological trauma.

We continue our discussion of this elusive question, delving into more positive examples of love in shows like Rascal does not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai and A Lull in the Sea. Can we finally get to the bottom of this? Listen in to find out! Part 2 of 2.

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil A Lull in the Sea and Rascal does not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai.

In our debut episode of Applied Anime, we attempt to wrestle with one of the most fundamental questions in anime: What is love? From its traditional representations to its most horrifying distortions, we look high and (very) low for answers. Don't worry, Future Diary fans, we left your beloved Yuno Gasai out of this one. Part 1 of 2.

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Scum's Wish, Happy Sugar Life, Violet Evergarden, Toradora!, Lovely Complex, and Orange.

Content Warning: Sexual assault, sexual violence, domestic violence, suicide, and murder.