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This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Evangelion: 2.0 You May (Not) Advance

Topics of conversation include: the word "podcasting," Mari, and Shin Godzilla.

Notes from the Underground: [Is it Wrong to Like 2.22?] [How did everyone feel about Toji’s role being given to Asuka in 2.22 as pilot of Unit 03?]

Tracks of the Week: [2EM09_YAMASHITA] [Tsubasa wo Kudasai]

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This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Topics of conversation include: Independence Day, Pacific Rim, and World War Z. Notes from the Underground: [Evangelion 1.11 FAQ] Tracks of the Week: [Beautiful World] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss End of Evangelion Topics of conversation include: The Hobbit, Revelations, and Franklin Cider Mill Notes from the Underground: Hideaki Anno: Protoculture Addicts #43 (NewType 11/1996) Sources: [End of Evangelion - Alternate Live Sequence] Tracks of the Week: [The End Of Evangelion - Komm Süsser Tod] [II Air [Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major, BWV. 1068] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #26: Take Care of Yourself Topics of conversation include: 1990s message boards, Taxi Driver, and staying hydrated Notes from the Underground:  [Evangelion Staff Interviews with Schizo/Parano - 1997] Sources: [When the Machines Stop: Fantasy, Reality, and Terminal Identity in Neon Genesis Evangelion and Serial Experiments Lain]  Tracks of the Week: [Good or Don’t Be] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #25: Do you love me? Topics of conversation include: Being and Nothingness, Harrowing of Hell, and Aristophenes Notes from the Underground: [Evangelion Staff Interviews with Schizo/Parano - 1997] Tracks of the Week: [Introjection]   Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #24:The Beginning and the End, or "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" Topics of conversation include: Is it gay?, Nick Nolte, and Kaworu's voice actors. Notes from the Underground: [i watched episode 24 and im sad now] [How come Shinji got attached to Kaworu so fast?] Tracks of the Week: [Beethoven - Mov: Presto (Symphony No. 9 in D minor Op. 125 "Choral"] Sources: [Theory and Analysis: Kaworu's Agenda] [The Great Episode 24' Plot Hole / Fanwank Thread] [Theory and Analysis: Kaworu's lines in Episode 24] Gendo and Fuyutsuki order food: [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ds_aoKIVYAAVL-q.jpg] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #23: Rei III Topics of conversation include: Succession, Souls, and playing God Notes from the Underground: [What's with Rei's appearance at the very beginning?] Tracks of the Week: [Dream of Two Full Hands] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #22: Don't Be Topics of conversation include: Revelations, Jeremy Renner's app, and A Knight's Tale Notes from the Underground: [Why exactly is Lilith restrained?] Tracks of the Week: [CHORUS: Worthy is the Lamb... Amen (MESSIAH)] [CHORUS: Hallelujah (MESSIAH)] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #21: He Was Aware That He Was Still A Child Topics of conversation include: Magic Mike, Classified Information, and Assassin's Creed Sources:  [Neon Genesis Evangelion source anthology] [Classified Information] Notes from the Underground: [What do you speculate was Kaji's ultimate goal?] [Who killed kaji?] Tracks of the Week: [THREE OF ME, ONE OF SOMEONE ELSE] [FLY ME TO THE MOON -MISATO 4 BEAT TV.Size VERSION-] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #20: Weaving A Story 2: Oral Stage Topics of conversation include: The Land Before Time, Ego Death, and Lacan Notes from the Underground: [Explain me episode 20 please?] [Yui Ikari - What was her goal?] Track of the Week: [Infantile Dependence, Adult Dependency] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #19: Introjection Topics of conversation include: T2, Volcel, and Psychoanalysis Notes from the Underground: [episode 19 question] [about eva unit 01 and teeth] Track of the Week: Thanatos Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #18: Ambivalence Topics of conversation include: Kansai dialects, Prince, and narrative choices Notes from the Underground: [What is Toji's "accent"?] [Why Exactly Did Misato Not Want to Tell Shinji About Toji] Track of the Week: Normal Blood Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #17: Fourth Children Topics of conversation include: Bad Boys, Between the Lions, Madagascar, and the new Rebuild Teaser Notes from the Underground: [Evangelion:3.0 + 1.0 - Official Teaser Trailer] Track of the Week: [D-7] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #16: Splitting the Breast Topics of conversation include: Wikipedia, Only God Forgives, Lost Media, and Psychoanalysis Source: [An Introductory Dictionary of Lacanian Psychoanalysis] Notes from the Underground: Track of the Week: [The Beast II] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #15: Those Women Longed for the Touch of Other's Lips, and Thus Invited Their Kisses Topics of conversation include: Friends from College, How Mail Works, and Tech Crew Plus: The 3.0+1.0 Poster Notes from the Underground: [I don't completely understand the words of Gendo Ikari to Shinji, at the graveyard. (episode 15)] Track of the Week: [Those women longed for the touch of others' lips and thus invited their kisses] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #14 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Weaving A Story Topics of conversation include: Rei's Monologue, Berserk, and Katey Sagal's career Notes from the Underground: [When does Evangelion start to get strange?] [I've just finished watching Episode 14 of Neon Genesis Evangelion, what should I expect from the next episodes and the legendary ending?] Track of the Week: Borderline Case Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #13 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Liliputian Hitcher Topics of conversation include: Cyberchase, The Netflix Dub, and The Three Magi Notes from the Underground:  Reddit Discussion of New Dub Track of the Week: [fly me to the moon Yoko Takahashi Acid Bossa TV Size Version] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #12 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: She Said, "Don't Make Others Suffer for Your Personal Hatred." Topics of conversation include: Han Solo's Parka, Vocal Fry, and The Rapture Notes from the Underground: Theories!! Track of the Week: [Misato] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #11 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still Topics of conversation include: Prometheus, Blade Runner 2049, Evangelion x Godzilla Notes from the Underground:  [Tokyo-3: Population and Casualties during the War Against Angels] [Matarael is "Itsy bitsy spider" inverted.]  Track of the Week: The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #10 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Magma Diver Topics of conversation include: Cardi B, Figuarts vs. Figma, and Gossip Girl Notes from the Underground: [magma diver torment] [If you had to pick a "worst episode" from the original series, what would it be?] Track of the Week: [Magmadiver] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #9 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win! Topics of conversation include: Phantom of the Opera, Ender's Game, and Don Draper's fatherhood scene Notes from the Underground: [Good anime other than Neon Genesis Evangelion?] [Synchronisation battle: Why was Shinji paired with Asuka?] Track of the Week: Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

We're excited to bring you an interview with Tiffany Grant, the voice of Asuka Langley Soryu. We discuss her experiences with theatre and voice acting, what she thinks makes Asuka an iconic, and so much more. She was a delight to speak to, and we hope you enjoy our discussion!

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #8 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Asuka Strikes! Topics of conversation include: Whale anatomy, fancasting, and NERV's Very Bad Plans Notes from the Underground: [Emma Watson would be great as Asuka for live action EVA...] Track of the Week: Asuka strikes! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #7 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Human Work Topics of conversation include: Jet Alone, Tony Hawk: Full Tilt Bozo, and Gendo's motivations. Notes from the Underground: [Jet Alone] [What could the implications have been for a successful Jet Alone program?] Track of the Week: When I Find Peace of Mind Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #6 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Rei II Topics of conversation include: Ghostbusters, OJ Simpson, and the Geo-Front Notes from the Underground: [What if Shinji was a GIRL? ][Geo-Front] Track of the Week: Rei II Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #5 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Rei I Topics of conversation include: Notes from the Underground: [The "Why we like Rei" thread! Yay!][Just how much dose Rei care about Piloting???] [Why does Rei live alone etc.....] Track of the Week: E-5 [EVA-00] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #4 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hedgehog's Dilemma Topics of conversation include: Mary Magdalene, LCL, and the UN. Notes from the Underground: [Evangelion and My Dream] [Eva's UN a model for the real one?] [Wtf] Track of the Week: Bay Side Love Story Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #3 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Transfer Topics of conversation include: Toy Story 2, The Hottest Movies of 2000, and why Shinji Hates Himself Notes from the Underground: [cute character] [Name ur kids] [Shinji Hates Himself] Track of the Week: Waking Up in the Morning Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #2 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Beast Topics of conversation include: Nerv's budgetary restrictions, The Womb, and Isaac and Jacob. Notes from the Underground: [who do you think is gay ??] [Pen Pen/Misato?] [Was your life better Before Eva.....] Track of the Week: The Beast Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #1 of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angel Attack Topics of conversation include: Star Wars, Hideaki Anno, and Fly Me To The Moon Notes from the Underground: [If You Had a Eva Unit For One Hour… ] ["Fly Me to the Moon" sucks **minor SPOILERS**] [Stop Picking on Poor Shinji Consarnit!!!] Track of the Week: Cruel Angel's Thesis Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira (1988) Topics of conversation include: The Olympics, Stranger Things, and 1980s Japan Track of the Week: Kaneda Links: 1990 Review Freida Freiburg, Akira and the Postnuclear Sublime  in Hibakusha Cinema David Desser, Consuming Asia in Multiple Modernities Susan Napier, The Dystopian Imagination in The Fantastic in Modern Japanese Literature Susan Napier, Panic Sites: The Japanese Imagination of Disaster from Godzilla to Akira Thomas LaMarre, Born of Trauma: Akira and Capitalist Modes of Destruction Video Essays: AKIRA: How To Animate Light  The Impact of Akira Understanding Disaster: Akira and the Postmodern Apocalypse Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #12 of Kids on the Slope: All Blues Topics of conversation include: Django Unchained, Graduation, and 70s haircuts Trope of the Week: Meaningful Echo Track of the Week: Altair Links: Shinichiro Watanabe Interview (2013) Music Guide (Kotaku) Freedom and Guilt in Sakamichi No Apollon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #11 of Kids on the Slope: Left Alone Topics of conversation include: High School Graduation, The Will to Power, and Good Will Hunting. Trope of the Week: It's All My Fault Track of the Week: My Favorite Things Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #10 of Kids on the Slope: In A Sentimental Mood Topics of conversation include: Japanese colleges, Duke Ellington, and Kaoru's low self-esteem. Trope of the Week: Oblivious to Love Track of the Week: Float Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #9 of Kids on the Slope: Love Me or Leave Me Topics of conversation include: Terms of Endearment, Love, Actually, and Arranged Marriages. Trope of the Week: Race for your Love Track of the Week: Four Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #8 of Kids on the Slope: These Foolish Things Topics of conversation include: STIs, Cyberchase, and Jeopardy Trope of the Week: Important Haircut Track of the Week: These Foolish Things Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #7 of Kids on the Slope: Now's the Time Topics of conversation include: KISS, the term "weaboo," and Across the Universe Trope of the Week: School Festival Track of the Week: Sentarou and Kaoru's Medley  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat. Links: Culture Festivals in Japan

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #6 of Kids on the Slope: You Don't Know What Love Is Topics of conversation include: Fauvism, the Japanese school system, and Old Nuns Trope of the Week: Freudian Excuse Track of the Week: You Don't Know What Love Is Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #5 of Kids on the Slope: But Not For Me Topics of conversation include: Jeopardy, love triangles, and missing moms. Tropes of the Week: Missing Mom Track of the Week: Lullaby of Birdland Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #4 of Kids on the Slope: But Not For Me Topics of conversation include: American occupation of Japan, Christmas, and Twilight (2008) Tropes of the Week: Christmas in Japan Track of the Week: But Not For Me Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat. CORRECTION: Sentarou's mother died when Sentarou was young, leaving him without biological parents. She didn't go to America or leave with his father.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #3 of Kids on the Slope: Someday My Prince Will Come Topics of conversation include: The invention of malls, dating in high school, and the Westermarck effect. Tropes of the Week: Imaginary Love Triangle, Childhood Friend Romance, and Locked In A Room/Ten Minutes in A Closet Track of the Week: A Piece of Blue Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #2 of Kids on the Slope: Summertime. Topics of conversation include: Christianity in Japan, Stranger Danger, and fighting other teens. Trope(s) of the Week: Beach Episode + Indirect Kiss Track of the Week: Easy Waltz Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #1 of Kids on the Slope: Moanin' Topics of conversation include: Jazz, Emperor Hirohito, and the population of New York City. Trope(s) of the Week: Delinquents + Japanese Delinquents Track of the Week: Sakamichi No Melody Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Satoshi Kon's 1999 film Perfect Blue Topics of conversation include: Freud, Lacan, and whether or not Tristan has ever seen a baby. Links: Screening Interiority: Drawing on the Animated Dreams of Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue - Meg Rickards Excuse Me, Who Are You…and Do You Speak Animese?: The Distinctive Language of Animation - Hiren Solanki Playing the Kon Trick Between Dates, Dimensions and Daring in the films of Satoshi Kon - Paul Wells Midnight Eye - Tom Mes Interview with Satoshi Kon (2002) Freud on The Uncanny Lacan on the Mirror Stage Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #6 of FLCL: FLCLimax Topics of conversation include: Invader Zim, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and niche University of Miami Pokemon Forums. FLCL Track of the Week: One Life Notes from the Underground: [FLCL vs. Cowboy Bebop] [How do you describe FLCL to your friends?] Christina’s Sources and Interesting Links: Guitars, Drinks, and Eyebrows - FLCL Symbols With Deeper Meanings Cinema Anime: Critical Engagements with Japanese Animation The Art of Studio Gainax: Experimentation, Style and Innovation at the Leading Edge of Anime Interview with Marc Handler, the ADR director-writer for the FLCL Dub  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #5 of FLCL: Brittle Bullet Topics of conversation include: Atomsk, Guns, and Prestige Television FLCL Track of the Week: Runner's High Notes from the Underground: [Fooly cooly anime? Only 6 eps?!?!] [AV Club] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #4 of FLCL: Full Swing Topics of conversation include: Baseball, Cyborgs, and Post-post Modernism. FLCL Track of the Week: Stalker Notes from the Underground: [The Robots from Takkun’s Head: Cyborg Adolescence in FLCL]  [Donna Haraway's Cyborg Manifesto] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #3 of FLCL: Marquis de Carabas Topics of conversation include: Types of guitars, angry suburban parents, and Neopets. FLCL Track of the Week: Yorii Gallop  Notes from the Underground: ["Why those guitars?"] ["FLCL anime is BAD for kids!"] ["PA's Anime weekly review…"] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #2 of FLCL: Fire Starter Topics of conversation include: MoMa video installations, meta-commentary about the mecha genre, and Canti's dope outfits. FLCL Track of the Week: Hybrid Rainbow Notes from the Underground: ["wtf if the deal with flcl"] [How many eps in FLCL????] [Furi Kuri Episode 2 Discussion] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.

This week, Tristan and Christina discuss Episode #1 of FLCL: Fooly Cooly Topics of conversation include: Anime forums, Evangelion, Tony Hawk, and Gainax's history FLCL Track of the Week: One Life Notes from the Underground: ["Wierded Out!"] ["Another Gainax Masterpiece"] ["What does FLCL Mean?"] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our theme song can be found here and is a remix of One Summer's Day by A June and J Beat.