After several episodes, I have reached the final arc in the Attack on Titan arc analysis series, The Uprising Arc. This arc stands out as it is able to shift the position of the Survey Corps, putting them into many difficult situations. Alongside this, more of the truth about the Eldian Empire and people who surve it is revealed. In this episode (5:35 to skip the slightly longer intro), I look at what the Uprising Arc's purpose is, the critiques of humanity, some mythological parallels and more. Also, in a special version of the 'In The Moment' segment, I happily take the L now that the Bleach anime is returning.

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JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift? (2019) was a great anime for me, as it was a refreshing and light-hearted piece which allowed me to escape the stresses of everyday life. Dumbbell did this by approaching comedy in a much softer and subtle way than most, which was a big theme that underpined most of my analysis. In this episode, I'll be looking into how the show completely subverted my expectations, the art of comedy, the notion of 'soft comedy' and more. On the side, I take the time to discuss my thoughts on Satoshi Kon's film, Perfect Blue (1998), particularly how Kon manages to portray of fear and vulnerability.

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Bossa Nova by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) may not have been recieved well by many, but (at least earlier on) there are definitely parts of its narrative that are worthy of merit, one of them being The Momoshiki Arc. In this episode I look at arc thematically, structurally and technically in order to answer the question of how this arc succeeds in transitioning viewers / readers nicely into the new age of Boruto. On the side I discuss my opinions of the film, Children of the Sea (2019). Apologies for the late episode!

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Forever by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

At this stage of Neon Genesis Evangelion, things start to go sideways. From uncovering the truth of the Eva units to getting a glimpse into Gendo’s master plan, The Adam Project, Anno’s narrative definitely accelerates from episodes 14-19, making it a complex yet tremendous experience to witness. In this episode I analyse the third arc of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), The Descent Arc, looking closely at the existentialist subtext, the crisis of Shinji Ikari and more. On the side, I discuss an eeriness of the harem anime, White Album (2009).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Castle in the Darkness by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

“Anomaly”

Eric Matyas

www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

With the Anime Award season coming to a close, I thought that it would only be right to offer my honest critique of some of the winners and nominations. At the core of my analysis, I try to figure out whether the various works are representative of the art form (anime) as well as its development over time. In this episode, I dive into some of the winning pieces of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2020, the Funimation: Decade of Anime awards and the Newtype Anime Awards 2019. On the side, I briefly discuss my plans for getting into the Gundam franchise.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

In Attack on Titan's Clash of the Titans Arc, another breach in the walls is found, leading the Survey Corps investigate the cause of it and take out any necessary threats. In this arc, may of our characters reveal their true colours; some of these reveals will potentially threaten humanity. In this episode I look at how this arc works with the Female Titan Arc, investigate whether arc structure is flawed (in the context of the arc) and take a dive into the style of combat on show. On the side, I discuss my return to reading the manwha, Tower of God (2010).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

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

By this part of Attack on Titan, humanity begins to bring the fight to the Titans; let us analyse this momentous part of history alongside them! The Female Titan Arc contains a lot, from the arguable turning point in the entire narrative to the emergence of a conspiracy as to what the Eldian Empire is founded upon, making this a really tense and volatile moment in the story. In this episode I will be looking at the variety of ideas which emerge in response to the events at Trost, Isayama's re-write of history and more. On the side, I discuss the beauty of short films in anime, after watching some from Studio Colorido recently.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

(Guitar) Funky But On the Brink Of War by Alex McCulloch

JRPG2 Piano by Joth

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

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

ID:Invaded is one of the front-runners in the psychological genre this season (Winter 2020) and since we love psychological themes here, I decided to look at this show from an analytical point of view. From Sigmund Freud to nihlism, the first four episodes have a lot to unpack, which I will be looking through in this episode. In this analysis session, I zoom in on the nature of the Id, what it says about the prisoners, repetition and more. On the side, I gush about my love for the manga Spy x Family (2019).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Lullaby by Alex McCulloch

48 Hours by Alex McCulloch

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

8Bit Title Screen by Joth

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Throughout most of my anime-watching career, I've always been plagued by my Naruto nostalgia, the piece that got me involved in the diverse medium of anime. After reading The Wave Country Arc in slightly over a day around 5 years ago, I still haven't been able to forget this part of the story, since it contained the battle which started it all. So in this episode, I will be dissecting possibly one of my favourite arcs in the battle-shounen genre, looking at why the arc is so competent structurally, the emergence of the power system, the endless pursuit of power in the shinobi world and more. On the side I discuss The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened (2019) and my experience with Masaaki Yuasa's latest film, Ride Your Wave (2019).

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Sunny Side Up by Alex McCulloch

Intensity Buffer (Guitar) by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

8-Bit Title Screen by Joth

As I have mentioned multiple times, Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) is one of my favourite anime of all time and since I have not looked at the show for a while on the podcast, I thought that it would be nice to take a break from our arc analyses and look closely at one of my favourite episodes in the medium, NGE Episode 9. In this episode I explore the idea of 'maturity', the hedgehog's dilemma's role in this part of the narrative and more. On the side, I contemplate as to whether I should watch the Berserk film trilogy, I share my thoughts on the new yuri shojo manga I have been reading (NTR: Netsuzou Trap) and chat a tiny bit about Fire Force.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Improvisation 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)