Get In The Mecha

Blue Exorcist's Terror of the Kraken Arc was a part that I previously overlooked, due to its length. However, now that I've had time to reflect on it, I think there is a reasonable amount of value one can extract from these three chapters. In this episode, I return to analysing the Blue Exorcist manga by looking closely at Chapters 35-37. I discuss the value of short manga arcs, how this arc contributes to our understanding of Katou's constructed world & much more.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

“Unpleasant Discovery”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

Anime, like any other form of media, has the ability to be 'controversial' at times (or at least we make it this way). However, there is one particular episode, despite airing an entire decade ago, that still manages to spark debates to this day: Naruto Shippuden #167. This debate concerns the way the arguable climax of the Pain Assault Arc was animated; this will be the springboard for our discussion in this episode. In this session, I discuss how narrative informs animation and vice versa, the 'purpose' of an animated adaptation and much more.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Every now and again, an anime that comments on anime and / or the production process shows up; formerly we've had Ghiblies and Otaku no Video and this decade we have been given Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020), directed by none other than Masaaki Yuasa. As a creator as well as a fan of animation, it only feels right that I take a closer look at what this anime has to teach us. In this episode, I discuss how Eizouken nails the art of 'edu-tainment', finding similarities between Satoshi Kon & Masaaki Yuasa, how art is influenced by experiences and so much more.

Thank you very much for 3,000 listens! All the support is very much appreciated & cheers to the growth of our little anime club!

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

We have all felt nostalgic before, however some of us decide to abandon those feelings when judging the media in the name of being 'objective'. However, I quite heavily disagree with this way of thinking. In this episode, I lay out my counter-argument to 'the critique of nostalgia', as well as talk about some of my personal experiences & how I developed nostalgic feelings towards anime within this period.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

2020 has been a crazy year. One of the biggest reasons for this is because I was given a lot of free time that I simply didn't ask for. As a result, over the past six months, I've had the opportunity to indulge in pieces that I wouldn't usually commit to or generally consider getting into. In this episode, I discuss a manga, a manhwa & an anime that I managed to take on during this time. I talk about the importance of escapism, what it's like to enjoy an anime outside of just watching the anime on its own & more.

Works Discussed: Downfall (2017), Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front - Babylonia (2019), Silent War / My Kingdom (2018)

Animators / Staff / People Discussed: Inio Asano, Hironori Tanaka, Nakaya Onsen, Toshiyuki Sato

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Despite taking a deep dive into the four main 'arcs' of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), there are still many more elements to analyse! One key part of the anime I haven't discussed in detail is the approach of the director, Hideaki Anno. In this episode, I discuss my highlights & key takeaways from Anno's June 1996 Newtype Interview. I talk about the contradictions that exist at the very start of the anime, flexibility in representing characters, how Evangelion mimics human behavior & more.

Special Thanks to Gwern & co. for allowing me to use this translation of the interview:

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

The 'Mecha Is Dead' or 'in decline' argument has been reiterated by many to suggest that the mecha genre is a lot weaker than it used to be. But what if I was to tell you that it isn't particularly the genre that's in decline, but the way some of us view & discuss the media instead? In this episode, I put forward my counterargument to the notion that the genre is 'dead'. I discuss the implications of the argument, how the definition of 'mainstream' has shifted, the value of standing power and more. On the side, I talk about my time watching the various Digimon Adventure movies.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

If it wasn't clear enough in my last One Piece episode, I've officially started the One Piece manga journey! Ever since starting, I've had my head buried within the books and now I think I'm ready to have another discussion on what I've been reading as I near the conclusion of the Skypiea Saga. In this episode, I discuss my feelings towards this part of the story as well as post-Alabasta One Piece generally. I talk about the differing takes on idealism, Kami Eneru, false consciousness and more. On the side, I briefly explain my noble attempt to clear my anime watch list.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

I've often stayed away from watching seasonal action-mystery anime, however with the global circumstance and intriguing premise, I saw myself watching Gleipnir. As I continued to watch, I started to realise that this was not constructed similarly to it's counterparts in the genre. In this episode, I will be trying to determine the intrigue of Gleipnir's premise as well as how it influences the many elements that bounce off it. On the side, I briefly talk about what it was like to watch anime on a TV.

This week marks the 1 year anniversary of Get In The Mecha! Thanks for tuning in; your support is greatly appreciated!

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

A few years ago when watching Attack On Titan for the first time, it struck me as a historical narrative from the very start. However, what exactly is the nature of 'history'? In this episode, I attempt to explore this idea in the context of Attack On Titan, an anime which displays the development & progression of a society. I discuss the relationship between history & human freedom, the limitations of freedom, whether the 'end of history' is possible and more.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth