Gateway to Anime

Graeme is in his element as he is able to wax lyrical to Sam and Charlotte  about one of his favorite subjects. Charlotte revisits one of her first gateway shows and Sam takes on the 'final boss' of anime.

The gang take it a little slow this week to talk about a genre rather specific to Japan; slice of life anime. Famous for slow, meditative pacing with little to no conflict or resolution, it's a genre that takes a little bit to get your head around.

Graeme gets a little stitch up from Sam and Charlotte proclaims an 'undisputed king' for the first time.

Due to popular demand, Gerald re-joins Sam and Charlotte to talk about something dear to all of our hearts, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

We discuss whether it is indeed the greatest anime of all time, and how much it means to each of us.

Sam gets his research on as he takes Graeme and Charlotte through the complicated behind the scenes systems of the anime industry. He then explains the process of how an episode of anime is actually put together.

The gang then talk through some of the more prominent animation studios, what they're famous for, how they operate and debate over who the 'king' is.

Sam and Charlotte sit down and chat with composer extraordinaire Kevin Penkin. Kevin is the composer of such anime and video games as: Made in Abyss (winner of the 2017 Crunchyroll Anime Award for Best Score), Tower of God, Eden, The Rising of the Shield Hero, Norn9 and many more.

We talk about Kevin's musical background, his artistic process, influences and inevitably we all get 'Perthed'.

Brett makes his triumphant return to discuss all things comedy. The gang discuss the difference between comedy styles in Japan and the West and get into some of the wild and hilarious shows anime, and Japan in general, has to offer. Truly original shows such as "Man Eats Spaghetti In A Dryer."

Ross re-joins Sam and Charlie (due to popular demand) to talk about one of the ultimate gateways, the absolute phenomenon that was and is, Pokemon. 

We are back with season 3! Sam, Charlotte and Graeme chat about the good, bad and ugly of the 2021 spring season. (RIP Sk8 the Infinity)

It's a full house over at gateway HQ as Sam, Charlotte, Brett and Graeme discuss the guy who is just a hero for fun. The literally unbeatable One Punch Man. 

Sam and Charlotte discuss the current airing winter 2021 season of anime. Lots of ranting, mostly from Sam. Alternate title: Love Letter to Sk8 the Infinity.