Get In The Mecha

There’s been a lot of discussion about sakuga and animation in the anime community at the moment, so in this episode I am deciding to tackle the topic. How has the medium evolved from a technical standpoint to get to where we are today? What exactly are ‘sakuga animations’? What pieces of anime stand out in the scene in terms of how they’re animated? These are all topics which will be dissected and analysed in this episode. On the side I talk about yet another borderline-H manga I’ve been reading (Koibana Onsen) and how I am trying my best to get my head around the Marley Arc of the Attack on Titan manga.

Anime / Manga Discussed: Urashima Tarou, Saru Kani Gassen, Tetsuwan Atom, Reconciliation, Ping Pong the Animation, Mob Psycho 100, Koibana Onsen, Attack on Titan.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

The led light show by Alex McCulloch

Frozen in Time by Alex McCulloch

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for Length)

Since I've milked out all the analysis possible from Attack On Titan's Return to Shiganshina Arc, I think it is only fair to look at the arc(s) that got us there in the first place. That means that we have to travel back to Trost, the location of the first battle in 'modern day'. In this episode, I will be taking a dive into the main debate that the arc plays with, rationality versus instinctual behaviour. I will also discuss where the arc excels from a technical standpoint and my overall feeling for this part of the show. On the side, I talk about my experience with the conclusion of Berserk's Golden Age Arc and I share a few of my thoughts on Grave of the Fireflies (1988).

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Warden by Alex McCulloch

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for Length)

The year (and the decade) of anime has concluded and although I did a more in depth analysis of the decade as a whole, I didn't really do a personal look through what I've learnt and how I felt within that. So in this episode, I will be taking a personal look at what I have taken from the anime I have watched recently. On the side, I talk about my alternative tie-hen experience and Hideo Kojima.

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for Length)

The 2010’s are coming to a close, so it is the perfect time to do an analysis of my highlights across the years 2010-2019. From beautiful tales of life to wacky, trend-setting isekai, in this episode I take a ride through what stood out to me this decade and what the future for anime looks like in the 2020’s and beyond.

Anime Discussed: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Bakemonogatari, The Future Diary, AnoHana, Steins;Gate, Daily Life of High School Boys, Mysterious Girlfriend X, Sword Art Online, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Attack On Titan, The Devil is a Part-Timer!, Kill la Kill, Haikyuu!!, Ping Pong the Animation, How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, Assassination Classroom, Battlefront Blood Blockade, One Punch Man, My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100 (I & II), The Disasterous Life of Saiki K., 3-Gatsu no Lion, A Silent Voice, Your Name, Scum’s Wish, Love and Lies, Darling in the FranXX, Goblin Slayer, SSSS Gridman, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku.

Go to my MAL (MyAnimeList) page for the links to the majority of these links:

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For the show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

As 2019 is coming to a close, I thought it would be appropriate to take a journey through some of my favourite openings from this year in anime. In this episode, I take a step back from deep analysis and flick through some of my favourites, what makes them stand out and how the audio and visual components work together in order to form such lovely pieces. On the side, I talk a bit about The Golden Age Arc of the Berserk manga and my recent obsession with TK from Ling Tosite Sigure.

Visit getinthemecha.home.blog for the full show notes from this episode.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Promare has been rolling out more and more throughout the west and I finally got the chance to see it, which means I can now do a bit of analysis! Without any spoilers, I will be taking a look at this action-packed original movie made by Studio Trigger. In this episode I'll be diving into the context behind Promare and Studio Trigger, the 'out of the box' narrative styles of Hiroyuki Imaishi & Kazuki Nakashima and whether the film 'lacks substance' on a thematic level. On the side, I discuss my run in with the h-manga, Nozoki Ana (2009) and the beauty of Millennium Actress (2002).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

The Action Arc welcomes Asuka Langley to the team, making her the Third Child to pilot the Eva units. Her presence is definitely not one that can go unnoticed, being the overbearing, boisterous she is. As a result, the entire dynamic between the characters is reworked and now waiting to be explored. In this episode, I will be taking a dive into Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) for a second time, looking into how the dynamic changes between the characters in this arc, Asuka's behaviour, the slow development of the Human Instrumentality Project and more. On the side, I briefly lay out what I thought of Promare (2019) and my initial understanding of the Berserk (1989) manga. There is also a brief announcement at the beginning of the episode in regards to the show going forward.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

As Episode 2 proved, I am not particularly a big fan of the Tokyo Ghoul:re anime adaptation... which I have decided to make myself suffer even more with an analysis and review of the 2nd Season. However, in this episode, I will make a greater attempt to pick up on the parts that I liked in regards to narrative and music. This session I will be doing a general analysis of the 2nd Season of Tokyo Ghoul:re, how the narrative remains 'Kaneki-centric' and whether the show has a solid conclusion. On the side, I reflect on the ending of Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru?, what makes a good ending and my continuous obsession with romance manga.

For show notes and more visit www.getinthemecha.home.blog.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

Attack On Titan's Return to Shiganshina Arc makes yet another appearance on the podcast! This is an arc analysis to end all arc analyses of this arc in the anime / manga, so I will be doing a general overview, looking at the parts of the show that I did not cover in Episode 5 and Episode 12. In this episode, I will be taking a look at how Isayama's writing on a structural level is particularly important in this part of the narrative, the variety of layers & dimensions that the arc has to offer and the greatness of the ending to the arc (as well as what it means going forwards). On the side, I talk about what I have been watching this season (Fall 2019), the beauty of the Assassins Pride opening, the 'Wave, Listen to Me!' anime adaptation and more!

For show notes and more visit www.getinthemecha.home.blog.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

The third installment in my Blue Exorcist Analysis is here! We have now left the Kyoto Saga arc and now a new problem has come into the forefront, but this time within True Cross Academy. The balance between good and bad will be evaluated, alongside the conflicting positions of Assaih and Gehenna. In this episode, I will be taking a look at the 'Grey Area' that Mephisto refers to, the transitions between multiple arcs and more.

For show notes and more visit getinthemecha.home.blog.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

"Autumn of Life" by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org