I Want to Fight Araki! – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 38: Diamonds are Forever

Season 4 · Episode 12

Sunday, October 31, 2021 • Duration 44:14

The penultimate discussion of Part 4 comes to ahead as the duo go over the villainous Yoshikage Kira and the themes of self-actualization, ego, power, godhood and, wait- doesn't this description look a little familiar? Seems like the only way out of this one is with an ambulance and Thomas and Emily have the keys. The IWTFA crew wraps up the discussion of Diamond is Unbreakable, go over all the themes one last time, and share their thoughts on the ending as Part 4 comes to a close.

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 37: A God Amongst Men

Season 4 · Episode 11

Sunday, October 24, 2021 • Duration 01:01:45

The penultimate discussion of Part 4 comes to ahead as the duo go over the villainous Yoshikage Kira and the themes of self-actualization, ego, power, godhood and the inevitability of good triumphing over evil. Also some occasional silliness and one of the coolest concepts of a Stand power ever. Strap in, because the summer of 1999 is almost over.

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 36: Façade of Society

Season 4 · Episode 10

Sunday, October 17, 2021 • Duration 43:14

The plot ramps up as Thomas and Emily discuss some Kira focused episodes of Diamond is Unbreakable. They discuss Kira's need to control, to hide himself, and the tragic manipulation of Shinobu. Then, a discussion about the mechanics of living in a radio tower. Stuff of the silly and serious variety abound in this brand new episode of IWTFA!

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 35: Honorably Selfish

Season 4 · Episode 9

Sunday, October 10, 2021 • Duration 57:07

I Want to Fight Araki! returns once more to continue the Part 4 breakdown. In this episode aliens(?) rock, paper, scissors, dice games, and meaningful character development as Emily and Thomas go over Rohan's continuing storyline. All that and the hilarity that you've come to expect from your favorite anime podcast!

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 34: The Average Man

Season 4 · Episode 8

Sunday, May 2, 2021 • Duration 42:59

The plot thickens as Thomas and Emily dive into the next three episodes of Diamond is Unbreakable. As the characters investigate Kira, the duo investigate all the little intricacies and moments of growth for Koichi, Jotaro, and even Kira himself. Then some joking around about the out of nowhere, but hilarious, Echoes Act 3 all on this episode of I Want to Fight Araki!

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 33: Living a Normal Life

Season 4 · Episode 7

Sunday, April 25, 2021 • Duration 48:39

On this installment of I Want to Fight Araki! main villain Yoshikage Kira is finally shown in his terrifying glory as Thomas and Emily go over episodes 20, 21, and 22 of Diamond is Unbreakable. After briefly discussing the return of Yukako (don't date your stalker!) the gang dives into a robust discussion about what it means to live a normal life and how Kira perverts it. With some occasional silly stuff thrown in, this is one episode of IWTFA you won't want to skip.

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 32: Striving for a Normal Life

Season 4 · Episode 6

Sunday, April 18, 2021 • Duration 44:20

The plot of Diamond is Unbreakable ramps up as the IWTFA crew talks about episodes 16, 17, 18, 19 of the 4th part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Thomas and Emily discuss the character beats surrounding Jotaro and Rohan as well as how they fit into Thomas and Emily's larger theories. Then hilarity ensues as the pair talk about the first episode featuring Shigechi all in this new installment of I Want to Fight Araki!

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 31: I Want to Fight Rohan!

Season 4 · Episode 5

Sunday, March 28, 2021 • Duration 53:19

The IWTFA crew dive into the episodes of Diamond is Unbreakable featuring everyone's favorite author self-insert, Rohan Kishibe! Emily and Thomas discuss artistry and how it relates to isolation and some progressing character arcs. Also the themes of family as they discuss the episode featuring Shizuka along with all the goofy stuff too!

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I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 30: Fight & Forgive

Season 4 · Episode 4

Sunday, March 14, 2021 • Duration 01:01:51

On this episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Thomas and Emily dive into the Red Hot Chili Peppers arc. They discuss themes of fatherhood, revenge, and guilt as it pertains to Josuke and Okuyasu. Also one of Emily's favorite characters in the franchise, Akira Otoishi That along with the breakdown of the Tonio episodes as a subversion of the normal JoJo arc and all the silly stuff therein.

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