Tsurune's Second Season was a blast and an improvement to its predecessor in almost every conceivable way. But what exactly is a sequel and what makes a Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha a great one? In this episode I try to wrap my head around anime sequels in the context of the show and make some conclusions as to what they are.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - I'm Not A 'Sequel Guy' 4:39 - What Is A Sequel? 7:33 - Character Writing 17:09 - Sequels As A Learning Opportunity 18:47 - Yamamura & Visual Stuff 25:29 - Intentionality & Effects Animation 29:33 - Closing Thoughts 32:40 - Outro (TikTok Announcement) & Music Credits

Full Show Notes: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2023/09/23/tsurune-the-linking-shot-how-to-sequel-gitm-podcast-ep-119/

Takuya Yamamura Interview(s) on Febri: https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_2_1/ https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_1_1/ https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_1_2/

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

Get In The Mecha is officially back! In this episode I'm catching up on some of the analysis that I missed by talking about some of the sleeper hits of 2022 that I think are worth going back to. How does Tatami Time Machine Blues differ from The Tatami Galaxy? How does The Girl From The Other Side configure into the current anime landscape? What can music videos teach us about storytelling? All this and more in this episode.

Thanks so much for your patience over the first half of this year (and before that) - I'm graduating this month which means I finally have the time to produce the podcast consistently again. I can't wait to share all of my thoughts on a regular basis like before!

Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/VEQHa6loaKw

Show Notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2023/07/10/the-forgotten-anime-of-2022-gitm-podcast-ep-118/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Why 2022? 4:23 - Tatami Time Machine Blues 9:18 - The Girl From The Other Side 14:20 - Tangent: What Counts As 'Anime'? 16:11 - TGFTOS Continued 17:15 - He's Playing Our Song (and Naoko Yamada) 23:54 - Futari-bun no Shoumei 27:59 - Thunder In Bud (And Why MVs Matter) 37:14 - Credits

Garden of Remembrance @ Annecy 2023 - https://programme.annecyfestival.com/en/movies/20232143

My INU-OH piece for Full Frontal - https://fullfrontal.moe/inu-oh-is-a-film-about-artists-for-artists/

The Girl From The Other Side Anime Official Twitter - https://twitter.com/totsukunishoujo

Koji Yamamura Webinar - https://youtu.be/tEh-31qq1sg

The other two TGFTOS Storyboard Artists - https://koyanomoe.tumblr.com/ https://takuto-katayama.tumblr.com/

Futari-bun no Shoumei - https://youtu.be/JBeEpW8l-Mg

My Futari-bun no Shoumei Thread - https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha/status/1606135974362128384?s=20

Thunder In Bud - https://youtu.be/K26fPtPcCys

Works Mentioned: How Do You Live?, Tatami Time Machine Blues, The Tatami Galaxy, The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl, Sonny Boy, The Girl From The Other Side, He's Playing Our Song, A Silent Voice, Heike Monogatari, Garden of Remembrance, Kimi no Iro, Futari-bun no Shoumei, Thunder In Bud, Neon Genesis Evangelion

Main Artists Referenced: Shingo Natsume, Fuga Yamashiro, Moko-chan, Yutaro Kubo, Satomi Maiya, Koji Yamamura, Naoko Yamada, Naoko Ogigami, loundraw, Suguru Asakura, que, KAF, Hakushi Hagesawa

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

The new year is approaching and a there's a lot of anime on the way. On this week's episode of Get In The Mecha I take a look at the anime projects that I'm most excited for and talk about who is working on them. And at the end I give my take on an important question - can this much anime be sustained by the industry?

Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VreGShyXP0w

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro + Review 3:15 - Akebi's Sailor Uniform 8:51 - The Orbital Children 14:20 - Exception, Vampire In The Garden & Bocchi The Rock! 17:02 - INU-OH 19:26 - The Girl From The Other Side 23:22 - Is A Lot Of Anime A Good Thing? 26:49 - Outro & Music Credits 28:13 - Post-Credit Notes

Please refer to the post-credit notes at the end of this episode first before issuing any complaints or corrections!

Thanks to Selena, EyecatchGlasses, Aaron, Inspirashamul, Dimitri & Nico for the ratings on Spotify!

Creatives mentioned in this episode:

Akebi's Sailor Uniform staff: Miyuki Kuroki - https://anidb.net/creator/14430 Megumi Kouno - https://anidb.net/creator/16213 Rino Yamazaki - https://anidb.net/creator/53377 Kana Utatane - https://anidb.net/creator/53092 Akari Saitou - https://anidb.net/creator/20010 Hisayo Usui - https://anidb.net/creator/17658 Asuka Yokota - https://anidb.net/creator/10444

The Orbital Children staff: Mitsuo Iso - https://anidb.net/creator/154 Toshiyuki Inoue - https://anidb.net/creator/5734 Ken`ichi Yoshida - https://anidb.net/creator/503

Vampire In The Garden / Exception staff Tetsuya Nishio - https://anidb.net/creator/3051 Yoshitaka Amano - https://anidb.net/creator/4482

Bocchi The Rock! staff: Keiichirou Saitou - https://anidb.net/creator/57709 Kerorira - https://anidb.net/creator/56433

INU-OH staff: Masaaki Yuasa - https://anidb.net/creator/49 Fuuga Yamashiro - https://anidb.net/creator/59946

The Girl From The Other Side Staff: Yutaro Kubo - https://anidb.net/creator/63234 Satomi Maiya - https://anidb.net/creator/63233

Some examples of Kubo & Maiya's work: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=satomi_maiya https://yutarokubo.com/

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Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

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.

Check out the Mic Check, Waifu Waifu Podcast: https://apple.co/2NzTQGk

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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)

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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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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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: https://myanimelist.net/animelist/JamalGITM

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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. Anime Discussed: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, Vinland Saga, The Quintessential Quintuplets, Mob Psycho 100 II, Assassins Pride, Fire Force, Dororo, Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of the Underworld, We Never Learn!, Black Clover, Attack On Titan and Promare.

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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.

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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!

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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

What ties rich historical narratives like Heike Monogatari together? On this episode of Get In The Mecha I complete my trilogy of discussions on Heike Monogatari by taking a look at the anime's smart use of visual metaphors. This week I dive into the various symbols the show uses, what we can learn from them and most importantly - why are they so important in historical anime.

Thank you for the review Ohirafan!

Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/mPYRp-cQrdM

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Review Reading 3:31 - Context 4:26 - Flowers 10:24 - Wings / Butterflies 13:19 - Biwa Strings 17:45 - Dynamics 19:31 - Cinematography & The Strings 23:46 - Visual Identity & History 30:37 - Outro & Music Credits

Creatives Mentioned in this Episode: Naoko Yamada: https://anidb.net/creator/1791 Moko-chan: https://anidb.net/creator/virtual/437546 Takashi Kojima: https://anidb.net/creator/11763 Takuya Yamamura: https://anidb.net/creator/2656

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

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.

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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

Dark Days: The Casting is the second and final part of the Metal prelude, which will be the focus of this episode. The Casting questions the path that Batman is so adamant to go down and gives us doubts as to whether or not it was a good idea to continue pursuing the 'darkness'. In this episode, I will be discussing the role of other characters (primarily the Joker) in disrupting the mood and making us question Batman's journey into the dark, the advantages of a two-part prologue and my overall impressions on The Casting alongside Dark Days as a whole.

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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 last time I spoke about Boruto, we discussed the first one hundred episodes and how they started to set the tone of the show as a whole. In this episode, I've decided to take a deeper dive, analysing arcs on an individual level. This time, I am looking at the Shin / Sarada Uchiha Arc. What is the nature of the character 'Shin', how well is Sakura vs. Shin executed and how successful is the arc as a whole?

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

Harem anime is a guilty pleasure of mine! Also, this year I've fallen into the rabbit hole of watching one after another. In this episode, I'll be talking about which harem anime have appealed to me a lot recently and how the genre still has the potential to be quite versatile.

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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 Return to Shiganshina Arc of Attack On Titan has concluded, so lets analyse the opening and what it did for the show! OP 5 draws from a variety of elements within the previous openings and also contrasts itself to its predecessor, 'Red Swan'. In this episode I will be taking a closer look at how the opening reflects the mood of the arc from an audio-visual perspective, how it distinguishes itself from the various other OPs and why it excites me for the final parts of the show.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“The Inspector Arrives” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

Dark Days: The Forge foreshadows the heavy 'space opera' known as Dark Nights: Metal, a massive arc for Batman and the DC Universe as a whole. With the Tales from the Dark Multiverse series around the corner, I think the time is perfect to dive into the realm of darkness. In today's episode, I will be looking at how The Forge successfully tells part of this saga, how Snyder writes with intention and where the audience left off by the end of this prologue.

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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

I think I can say with confidence that Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) is one of my favourite shows in the medium to this day. Also, it would be cruel to give the podcast such a name for no reason! Our journey begins in Tokyo-3, in 2015, after the Second Impact. In this episode, I embark on my journey through the Evangelion franchise, looking firstly at what is known as the 'Prologue Arc' (Episode 1-6). Today I'll be looking deeply into Shinji from an emotional perspective, the Hedgehog Dilemma in practice as well as the relationship between Shinji and Eva-01.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

ChipScape by chasersgaming

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“The Inspector Arrives” by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

DCeased appears to be the classic zombie survival narrative... which it is! The only stark difference is that it is justified through DC's 'logic'. I finally decided to take this on, after witnessing all the hype prior to its release. In this episode, I will be looking more into the pacing of the issues I just recently read, how this impacts the tone of the story and whether this series is worth continuing.

MUSIC & SFX IN TODAY’S PRODUTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Salty Ditty – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

SFX by SubspaceAudio

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If I am honest, the Fantastic Four comics aren't something I chose to delve into very much, but after their recent return post-Secret Wars (2015), I thought it would be appropiate that I give it a try. In this episode, I analyse the contexts that the Fantastic Four find themselves in after the advent of Secret Wars and how the members handle it. I will be taking a dive into how individual characters handle the aftermath, the threat the looms alongside this and most importantly, has the return of the Fantastic Four been worth the wait?

MUSIC & SFX IN TODAY’S PRODUTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Salty Ditty – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

SFX by SubspaceAudio

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Our young Exwires have tackled their first hurdle and now move onto the next one, the Impure King in Kyoto! Within this episode, join me on the second part of my journey through Ao No Exorcist, this time through the Kyoto Impure King arc within the second season of the anime 'Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen' (2017). I will be taking a look at the stark differences between the first main arcs in comparison to this one, whether this part of the show is oversaturated and if the second season was worth the wait.

MUSIC & SFX IN TODAY’S PRODUTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

Cinematic Drums | Alexander (http://www.orangefreesounds.com/cinematic-drums/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Cut to 8 seconds, faded in and out and beginning and end)

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I couldn't stop thinking about the anime Heike Monogatari so I decided to make another episode on it - this time, I'm focusing on Episode 9, storyboarded and directed by the amazing Ryouhei Takeshita. This week, I try my best to go into depth on what I think makes this episode a standout one in the series with the goal gaining some more insight into what makes great storytelling in anime. Let's dive into one of the standout anime of the Fall 2021 season for a second time!

0:00 - Intro 1:21 - The Work of Ryouhei Takeshita 4:29 - Lighting 8:09 - Lens & Focus 14:46 - Composition & Cuts 19:02 - My Favourite Shot 21:55 - Learning From Takeshita's Direction 24:37 - Outro + Music Credits

Creatives Mentioned In This Episode: Ryouhei Takeshita: https://anidb.net/creator/16512 Naoko Yamada: https://anidb.net/creator/1791 Ai Yukimura: https://anidb.net/creator/22433

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Attack on Titan's (Shingeki no Kyojin) 3rd Season is now done and dusted and before analysing the entirety of The Return to Shiganshina Arc, I want to stop off near the middle. In this episode, I take a deeper dive into Erwin's Speech in Episode 16. This speech changes the way I look at the show completely, as it can be applied to the further arcs and the ones prior.

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

Cinematic Drums | Alexander (http://www.orangefreesounds.com/cinematic-drums/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Cut to 8 seconds, faded in and out and beginning and end)

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Boruto has hit one hundred episodes... which means loads of content to sink my teeth into! In today's episode, join me as I take a deep dive into the major arcs and episodes in the first one hundred episodes, all to answer the question: is the Boruto anime going in a good direction? I will be discussing: The Shin / Sarada Uchiha Arc, The Versus Momoshiki Arc + Episode 65, The Mitsuki Rescue Arc and The Truth of Mitsuki (Episode 39).

MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

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In the beginning... there was Rebirth! DC Universe: Rebirth #1 is what I like to label 'the book that started it all', in the sense that it allowed new narrative threads to emerge from it, while still embracing what was most important about the DC Universe prior to the New 52. In this episode, join me as I dive into how successfully did the graphic novel set up what came after it, who are the key players in this story and how impactful are they.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

Tokyo Ghoul:re was... an interesting one. With a questionable pace, tone and narrative, I left the show quite confused and unsure on how I felt about it. In today's episode, join me as I do a mini-dissection of what I thought were the 'goods' and 'bads' of the first season of the series. I will be going through what made it so different to its counterparts, why it was truly 'an interesting one' and if the show is worth your time (you can probably guess by now.)

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

Ao No Exorcist is an anime that I have held dear to me for quite a while, so I thought this would be a great way to kick off the show! In this episode, I will be looking at how the anime had to fit into a very crowded market, how it conforms to the 'shounen model' or 'formula' and if it is still worth watching to this very day.

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MUSIC & SFX IN TODAY’S PRODUTION:

Go Lucky by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

SFX by SubspaceAudio

Join me each and every week as I explore a variety of anime and comics, with the goal of trying to make sense of it all!

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It's another episode of the Anime OVA series! On this week's edition, I take a look at two OVAs that I enjoyed recently, namely Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! (From Today I'll) (1992) & Lodoss-tou Senki (Record of Lodoss War) (1990). These OVAs are quite different from one another - yet they both taught me a lot of things about comedy, direction, storytelling and more.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Introducing Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! 5:58 - The Akehisa Arc 6:57 - Thinking About Comedy 10:08 - Introducing Record of Lodoss War 12:24 - The Lodoss War Team 13:44 - Character Designs 14:53 - Thinking About 'Atmosphere' 15:15 - The Hirotsugu Kawasaki Episode 17:35 - The Pillar Shot 19:15 - What Can We Learn From These OVAs? 23:45 - Outro & Music Credits

Creatives mentioned in this episode: Takeshi Mori, Masami Anno, Akinori Nagaoka, Rintarou, Yutaka Izubuchi, Hiroyuki Okiura, Toshiyuki Inoue, Nobuteru Yuuki, Hirotsugu Kawasaki, Morio Asaka

(Main) Anime mentioned in this episode: Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! & Lodoss-tou Senki

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Heike Monogatari kind of came out of nowhere and already there's so much to unpack from a visual perspective. In this episode, I attempt to break down this anime's approach to visual storytelling by going through the work of the various storyboard aritsts & episodes directors that featured on Episodes 1-4. How does it's approach fit with the epic's themes? How does Naoko Yamada's style as a director influence the anime's aesthetic? All this and more on this week's edition of Get In The Mecha.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Context 3:31 - The Yamada Style 9:34 - The Ai Yukimura Episode 12:26 - Shuntarou Tozawa's Direction 16:32 - The China Episode 20:27 - Learning From This Anime 25:02 - Outro + Music Credits

Creatives mentioned in this episode: Naoko Yamada, Ai Yukimura, China, Shuntarou Tozawa

Anime mentioned in this episode: Heike Monogatari, A Silent Voice, Just Call It Love (Music Video), Fire Force S2

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Akiyuki Shinbo may be one of the greatest anime directors of all time - but how exactly does he direct anime? In this week's episode of Get In The Mecha, I do a brief study of Shinbo's OVAs to get to the bottom of what his style really looks like and what we can learn from his approach to anime.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Context 3:08 - Le Portrait de Petit Cossette 9:09 - Shin Hurricane Polymar 12:28 - Tenamonya Voyagers 15:42 - Learning from Shinbo 19:33 - Outro + Music Credits

Creatives mentioned in this episode: Akiyuki Shinbo, Masahiro Ando, Hirofumi Suzuki

Anime mentioned in this episode: Le Portrait de Petit Cossette, Shin Hurricane Polymar, Tenamonya Voyagers, The SoulTaker, Naruto

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

In anime, animation direction is incredibly important - it has the ability to change our entire understanding of an episode and can help convey the ideas that the creatives are attempting to convey. In this week's episode, I take a closer look at how this can really affect out experience as viewers and what we can learn when we make ourselves more aware of this important credit.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Context 3:35 - CS1 - The Hakkenden E10 7:33 - CS2 - SSSS.Dynazenon E10 11:33 - CS3 - Space Dandy 15:58 - Animation is a Craft 18:41 - Outro + Music Credits

(Main) Creatives Mentioned In This Episode: Masaaki Yuasa - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=masaaki_yuasa Shinya Ohira - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=shinya_ohira Kai Ikarashi - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=kai_ikarashi Kiyotaka Oshiyama - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=kiyotaka_oshiyama Eunyoung Choi - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=eun_young_choi Yoshimichi Kameda - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yoshimichi_kameda

(Main) Anime Mentioned In This Episode: The Hakkenden, SSSS.Dynazenon, Space Dandy

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Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Sonny Boy has blown me away countless times and the eighth episode of the anime storyboarded by Keiichirō Saitō honestly took it to another level. In this week's episode I want to break down my thoughts on the way this episode was directed and get to the bottom of why it's so effective at making the viewer uncomfortable.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:57 - Context & Credits 7:54 - Visual 'Emptiness' 11:13 - 'Surveilling' Wide Shots 13:59 - Uncomfortable Close-Ups 17:41 - Lighting 19:43 - Animation Direction 21:42 - Masterpiece (?) 23:25 - Outro + Music Credits

Again, sorry for the super late episode - trying to get schedule back in check this week!

Staff Mentioned in this Episode: Keiichirō Saitō, Shingo Natsume, Nobuhide Kariya, Mari Fujino, Keita Nagasaka, Reiko Nagasawa, Akiyuki Shinbo, Tatsuya Oishi.

Anime Mentioned In This Episode: Sonny Boy, Boogiepop and Others, ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., One Punch Man, Space Dandy.

My Article on Sonny Boy Episode 8: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2021/09/08/the-talking-dogs-tale-exploring-sonny-boy-08-keiichiro-saitos-direction/

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Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Mecha anime pretty much always concerns the characters in it. Although this may sound like a fact to some, other people have a different viewpoint. In this episode of the podcast, I attempt to counter the idea that some mecha anime are focused mostly on 'the mechas' while others do on 'the characters'. Get In The Mecha Season 2 starts now!

*Once again, apologies for the very late episode - trying to get back into the regular rhythm of things and avoid burnout in the process. Bare with me!

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:33 - Pilots & Mechas 6:51 - Case Study - Patlabor 12:11 - Case Study 2 - Gundam & Macross DYRL 20:23 - The Blurred Lines Between Mech & Character 21:32 - Genre (Is Pretty Nuanced) 23:36 - Outro + Music Credits

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

This episode concludes both our look at the 90s Evangelion titles and this season of Get In The Mecha! In this season finale, I dive deep into the second half of The End of Evangelion - let's talk about music, absurd imagery and of course the iconic ending. Thanks for listening & see you on E101!

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Absurd Imagery 12:13 - The Rift Between Dreams & Reality 15:24 - The Soundtrack 23:02 - The 2nd Ending of Evangelion 26:27 - A Hopeful Conclusion? 29:48 - Outro + Music Credits

Sorry for the late episode! Had a few recording troubles but got things sorted in the end.

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Recently I've been thinking a lot about the things that divide up an anime episode, be it an OP or short intertitles - and so I decided to make a whole episode about them! In this edition of Get In The Mecha, I talk about how these dividing mechanisms make all the difference to how an episode / film feels and ask the question of what is so important about structure.

This is the last episode of 2022! I want to get the podcast back on track next year so bear with me a little longer. Thanks for all your support, feedback and attention this year!

Video Version of this episode: - https://youtu.be/1Cx_ZWJWN-c

0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Structure & Dividers 3:06 - Openings, Ending Credits & Avants 14:00 - Eyecatches & Title Cards 19:25 - Intertitles & Other Dividers 28:48 - Closing Thoughts 30:53 - Outro + Credits 32:26 - super secret post-credit scene

2000 Lightyears into Sonny Boy – Interview with Shingo Natsume: https://fullfrontal.moe/2000-lightyears-into-sonny-boy-interview-with-shingo-natsume/

Chisholm, Reading Intertitles: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01956051.1987.9944095

Artists Mentioned: Shingo Natsume, Akiyuki Shinbo, Tatsuya Oishi, Eunyoung Choi, Masaaki Yuasa, Nobutoshi Ogura, Satoru Utsunomiya, Yoshimichi Kameda

Anime Mentioned / Referenced: Do It Yourself!!, Sonny Boy, Kizumonogatari, The Soultaker, Nichijou, Kemonozume, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, The End of Evangelion, EVANGELION: DEATH(TRUE)^2, Sk8, 86 Eighty-Six

Show Notes for this episode: - https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/12/31/how-is-anime-divided-gitm-podcast-ep-117/

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

We finally made it. On the 100th episode and first part of the season finale of Get In The Mecha, let's discuss the first part of The End of Evangelion (1997), directed by Hideaki Anno & Kazuya Tsurumaki. Blurring the lines between beast, human & robot, Anno & Tsurumaki's direction and loads more this week.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - A Bit Of Context 6:22 - Tackling Humanity 9:23 - Connection & Conflict 13:39 - The Iso Moment 17:15 - Atmospheric Direction 20:31 - Calm & Chaos 29:20 - Outro + Music Credits

Thank You for supporting this podcast for one hundred episodes! Don't really know what to say besides the fact that I'm extremely grateful for all the support and I can't wait to see where this show goes in the future. Stay tuned for part two next week!

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Wonder Egg Priority has come to a close, which means it's a great time to reflect on the entire series and of course its ending. This week on Get In The Mecha, I do a bit of a mini-retrospective after the airing of the thirteenth and final episode. What still makes this series so special to me? Does the ending change how I view the entire show as a whole? Who exactly worked on this show? All this and more on a jam-packed episode of the GITM Podcast.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - I Still Love WEP 6:05 - 'Human' Characters 8:49 - Discovering Ourselves 12:35 - Direction - Order & Disorder 14:41 - Direction - Past vs. Present 15:30 - Case Study - Yuuki Yonemori 17:24 - Music - Past vs. Present 18:33 - A Technical Achievement 19:16 - WEP's Conclusion 25:33 - Closing Thoughts 30:06 - Special Announcement, Outro + Music Credits

Shin Wakabayashi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/huusun

Yuuki Yonemori on Twitter: https://twitter.com/morinorio

Save The Date - Episode 100, Two Parts, The End of Evangelion!

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Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Odd Taxi was a beautiful anime that got me thinking a lot about 'society'. What exactly makes a society? What is it that we all share as people? All these questions have been swimming in my brain for quite a while now, which is why I wanted to take on this anime for this week's podcast. From conceptualising society as a connected whole to the desire to connect with our fellow man, lets discuss this pretty profound topic in Episode 98 of Get In The Mecha.

0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Contextualsing Odd Taxi 5:00 - The OP 7:30 - Comparing Cities 10:31 - The Desire To Connect 12:50 - The City Is A Character 15:37 - Direction & The Taxi 19:30 - There's Not A Single Answer 20:36 - Social Climbing & Exploiting Warmth 22:43 - 'Parasocial' Relationships 24:24 - Closing Thoughts 30:12 - Outro + Music Credits

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Sonny Boy is director Shingo Natsume's next big project. In this podcast episode, I take a deep dive into what exactly it 'is' on a political level as well as a visual level. How has Natsume's style & career built up to this point? Are we inherently political beings? Why do I like Sonny Boy so much? All this and more on the 97th episode (and the first video podcast) of Get In The Mecha.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro + Reading Review 2:27 - Introducing Sonny Boy & Natsume 5:59 - The State of Nature 8:40 - 'Law & Order' 12:53 - Why We Need Sonny Boy 14:40 - Direction Choices 19:10 - Natsume's Vision 22:55 - Outro + Music Credits

This is also the first of hopefully many video podcasts to come! I made a promise and delivered! There's a bit of janky editing here and there but hopefully you guys like this format and find it a bit more engaging than tabbing out of a video card for thirty minutes. Thank you for supporting the podcast so far - it means the world and here's to a new chapter of GITM!

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Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

It has been a long journey... but we finally made it to the final arc of Bakemonogatari, The Tsubasa Cat Arc! In this episode, let's talk about the final 'act' of this fifteen episode drama. From the mental health aspects of the show becoming more prominent, to the cinematic aspect ratio used throughout the arc, what makes this arc such a special one and why exactly is this one of my favourite stretches of episodes in TV anime? All this and more in this week's episode of Get In The Mecha.

Timestamps (Feel free to skip around!): 0:00 - Previously + Intro 2:48 - Plot Summary 4:47 - Storyboard Credits + What I'm Focusing On 7:30 - An Uncomfortable Oddity 12:17 - Monogatari & Mental Health 15:07 - Visual Narrative 18:40 - Telling vs Showing 21:46 - Dark vs Light 22:58 - Hitagi Crab Parallels 24:31 - The 21:9 Aspect Ratio 29:38 - Closing Thoughts 32:20 - Outro + Music Credits

(Main) Staff Mentioned in this episode: Tomoyuki Itamura, Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Toshimasa Suzuki, Tatsuya Oishi, Akiyuki Shinbo, Gen'ichirou Abe, Hironori Tanaka, Ryo Imamura.

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

China Town by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

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

I watched a lot of 80s & 90s OVAs in the most recent lockdown. Do I regret it? Not at all! In this week's episode, I want to share what I really enjoyed about my favourite OVAs from this 'era' and more importantly what I learnt from them too about anime. From the thrilling JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) to the iconic Gunbuster (1988), let's discuss what we can enjoy about these individually but also what we can learn about anime as a whole by giving them more recognition.

(Main) Anime Mentioned: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!, Gunbuster, Riki-Oh

Timestamps: 0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:33 - Why I Watched A Lot of OVAs 10:50 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) 17:25 - Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! (1989) 23:18 - Gunbuster (1988) 29:46 - Main Takeaways 35:00 - Outro, Announcements & Music Credits

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Original anime is a big part of what anime 'is' in my opinion - but why exactly is it so important for the art form and also us, the watchers of anime? This week's episode of the podcast is an attempt to get to the bottom of this and really appreciate how fun it can be to watch. From the thrilling experience of watching Wonder Egg Priority (2021) on a weekly basis to the slow burn of Akudama Drive, let's dive into the world of original anime!

0:00 - Intro 2:27 - Why Original Anime? 4:40 - 'Hype Culture' & Comparison 9:28 - The Thrill of New Anime 12:52 - Appointment Viewing 17:49 - The Joy of Not Knowing 22:45 - Marketing & Expectations 29:01 - 'Shaping' Anime 30:32 - Closing Thoughts 33:54 - Outro + Music Credits

Anime Mentioned: Wonder Egg Priority, SSSS.Dynazenon, Great Pretender, Akudama Drive, Sonny Boy, Fena: Pirate Princess, Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

The Bakemonogatari re-watch is back! This week let's discuss the fourth arc of the series, The Nadeko Snake Arc. This arc marked a real turning point for me in the series in the way that it showcased a much more uncomfortable side to the series and the big ideas within it. In this episode, I touch on how exactly it creates this uneasy mood from the perspective of audio as well as visual direction, why appearance and reality are such important concepts to not only this arc but the series as a whole & more!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:24 - Spoiler Warning 2:55 - Plot Summary 5:33 - Storyboard Staff & Direction 8:42 - Creating Contrast (Audio) 13:52 - Creating Contrast (Visual) 16:00 - Appearance vs. Reality & Presence vs. Absence 19:07 - A Real Life Takeaway? 20:45 - The Turning Point 22:50 - An Uncomfortable Anime
25:45 - Closing Thoughts 27:45 - Outro + Music Credits

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

China Town by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

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

SSSS.Dynazenon has been a wonderful experience and so I thought it would be worth taking the time to talk about my favourite moments from the series - the awkward & uncomfortable moments. In this week's episode, I talk about the funny, yet quite important 'Churro Scene' and then speak more widely about why these moments are so valuable for humanising the anime and much more.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:14 - Spoiler Alert 2:45 - The Churro Scene & Creating Normality 9:05 - Diagetic Sound & Voice Acting 13:21 - Shot Length & 'Uncomfortable' Filmmaking 19:03 - Building Space & Subtlety 24:29 - Rethinking Worldbuilding 26:09 - Closing Thoughts 28:16 - Outro & Music Credits

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

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

The annual Get In The Mecha Mid-Year Review is back! In this episode, just like last year, I take the time to reflect on what I've learnt about anime this year. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a review of actual anime from this year, this isn't the episode for you - this will be looking at some more anime news-related topics and industry-centred ideas! This time around I discuss the state of the anime industry, why paying attention to credits is important and a bit more.

Timestamps (Yes, these are a thing now.):

0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:07 - What is The GITM Mid-Year Review? 4:01 - State of the Anime Industry 7:19 - Kadokawa, Overproduction & Limitations 12:17 - SB/ED/AD Credits 17:43 - Animation Direction's Impact 22:11 - Anthology Series, Studios & 'Aesthetics' 26:57 - Closing Thoughts 29:55 - Outro & Music Credits

Relevant Links:

Producer Umehara Tweet example: https://twitter.com/kafunsyokougun/status/1376935815788425226?s=20

Kadokawa Article - Animation Business (written by Tadashi Sudo) http://animationbusiness.info/archives/11269

Animator Dormitory Channel's Video on The low wage problem: https://youtu.be/3TLLZfeF8WU

'Japan’s anime goes global: Sony’s new weapon to take on Netflix'- Financial Times (written by Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki): https://www.ft.com/content/9b7c1670-89b1-484c-ae25-61a500369dc3

Other related links:

'Former MAPPA Animator Describes Working Conditions as Like a 'Factory'' - ANN (writen by Lynzee Loveridge): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-05-18/former-mappa-animator-describes-working-conditions-as-like-a-factory/.172930

'Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?' - The New York Times (written by Ben Dooley and Hikari Hida): https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/business/japan-anime.html

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

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

On this episode I'm taking a bit of a break from the usual essay-style content to take a look at all the amazing anime coming out this Autumn / Fall! With so many shows coming out, let's take a look at what this season has to offer as well as the promising artists who are behind them. This episode was pretty late but bare with me!

Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/ROnbAn01RcQ

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Preface For Episode Format 2:45 - Podcast Appearances 4:04 - Tatami Time Machine Blues 7:05 - Bocchi The Rock! 10:54 - Do It Yourself!! 16:48 - Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 22:06 - Watch At Your Own Pace 24:43 - Outro & Credits

DIY Character Trailer: https://youtu.be/9yYB3L14_JU

Just Weebs Episode I Was On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9l2nqcJqkY

Japanese History (Hidden In Our Screens) Episode I Was On: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rPIQRwCKMN8SIhMvXIyOw?si=uOeFqn9MR2uA8Bdry3ddGg

Artists Mentioned: Shingo Natsume, Fuga Yamashiro, Keiichiro Saito, Kerorira, Kazuhiro Yoneda, Yuusuke Matsuo, Yasuhiro Asagi, Hiroyuki Imaishi, Kai Ikarashi

Anime Mentioned: Tatami Time Machine Blues, Bocchi The Rock!, Do It Yourself!!. Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Sonny Boy, ACCA-13, Boogiepop and Others, The Tatami Galaxy, Night Is Short Walk On Girl, Yama no Susume, Gleipnir, Kageki Shoujo, SSSS.Gridman, SSSS.Dynazenon, Promare, BNA, Gurren Lagann.

Show Notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/09/20/fall-2022-anime-is-almost-here-gitm-podcast-ep-116/

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Music In This Episode:

Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex

Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1

On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again

Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised