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Blue Giant Synopsis: 

Dai Miyamoto's life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. A former high school basketball player, Dai picks up a saxophone and begins practicing day and night, determined to become one of the greatest of all time. He leaves his hometown Sendai for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo, but soon finds the life of a professional musician is not for the faint of heart. His passion eventually wins over the cocky but talented pianist Yukinori, and after Dai convinces his friend Shunji to learn the drums, they launch a new jazz trio whose rough sound contains a raw energy that quickly wins attention from local audiences. But what does it take to truly be great?

From director Yuzuru Tachikawa (Mob Psycho 100) and based on the award-winning manga, Blue Giant is a moving ode to the power of music and the artist, featuring electric performances and a stunning jazz soundtrack.

Polygon Survey:

https://www.polygon.com/c/2024/1/22/24034466/anime-viewer-survey-research

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/1/22/polygon-the-anime-opportunity-study-highlights

"We're Taking Action": Crunchyroll Breaks Silence on Major Fall 2024 Isekai Premiere Leak

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/1/22/polygon-the-anime-opportunity-study-highlights

One Piece is getting a remake!

https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-netflix-anime-remake-eiichiro-oda-no-manga-recreation/ 

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The gang gets together to talk some recent anime news and all about Elusive Samurai!

News:

- My Hero Academia Manga Finale

The My Hero Academia manga has officially concluded, marking the end of an era for fans. The anime, however, is currently reaching its peak in terms of storytelling and animation quality.Fan Reception: The ending has received mixed reviews from fans. While some praised the culmination of character arcs and storylines, others felt the resolution was unsatisfactory or rushed.

- Japan Volleyball Team's Haikyuu Tribute

Japan's national volleyball team secured a victory against Argentina, which became a major moment not just for sports but for anime fans as well.Haikyuu Connection: The team played the Haikyuu!! theme song during the event, highlighting the cultural impact of the anime on the sport in Japan.

The Elusive Samurai by Yusei Matsui

About the Anime:

The Elusive Samurai is a manga series by Yusei Matsui, the creator of Assassination Classroom. It debuted in January 2021 and quickly garnered attention for its unique blend of historical fiction and adventure.

Genre: Adventure, Historical

Demographic: Shonen (targeted towards young male audiences but enjoyed by a wide range of viewers)

Historical Setting:

The anime is set in 1333, a period marked by significant political upheaval following the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate.

The story unfolds during the transition between the Kamakura (1192-1333) and Muromachi (1336-1573) periods, specifically during the Kenmu Restoration—a brief and turbulent attempt to restore imperial rule in Japan.

Plot Overview:

The narrative follows Hojo Tokiyuki, a young noble who becomes a fugitive after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji, a powerful warlord. With the aid of a mysterious priest and a group of loyal followers, Tokiyuki must navigate the dangers of this era, relying on his exceptional ability to flee and hide rather than confront his enemies directly.

Historical Context:

The anime assumes some familiarity with Japanese history, particularly the Kamakura and Muromachi periods. This can be a challenge for Western viewers who might not have a background in this era of Japanese history.

Unique Samurai Concept:

Unlike traditional samurai who are often depicted as fierce warriors, Tokiyuki specializes in evasion and survival, raising questions about the nature of heroism and leadership in a samurai.

Character Analysis:

Tokiyuki's reluctance to engage in violence brings up an interesting debate—can a samurai who avoids direct combat still be an effective leader? How does this approach reflect or subvert traditional samurai values?

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In this episode Bingemonster and Agreenqueen discuss many perspectives on the use of AI in the anime and manga space. We discuss and try to answer the questions "is using AI to translate manga & anime a good thing?"

This episode is inspired by the recent news that some major companies, including manga publisher Shogakukan, will invest in a startup called Orange aiming to bring 50,000 manga translated by AI overseas.

50,000 Manga Titles Translated by AI Are Set to Come Overseas

We discuss the pros, the cons, and talk openly on how these companies can ethically use AI to further the efforts to bring anime to more and more communities.

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9:14-10:26 - To Your Eternity S1
8:38-9:07 - Bleach ep 114-116

6:22 - Weekly Anime

News:
18:26 - Haikyuu 2 Part Finale Movie
28:57 - Bleach to Disney+ Bleach: Everything We Know (and Don't) About Its Streaming Future
34:29 - Crunchyroll Awards to be held in Japan Crunchyroll awards in Japan 

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Spoilers: 
Bleach ep 110-113 (48:55-51:38) and ep 30-63 (55:00-58:00)

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Spoilers:  

Naruto Spoiler ep #130-133 (28:41-29:00)

Attack on Titan S4 Ep #9 (53:17-56:00) 

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Spoilers:
Bleach Episodes 60-62 (:30-3:44)

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Live Outside city w/ rent | $1652.24/mo 
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Utilities (electric, heating, cooling, water, garbage) | $167.83/mo 
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VO Artist (Seiyuu) - Japanese 声優‎ (seiyū せいゆう) wordsense
seiyuu (plural seiyuu or seiyuus) A voice actor in a native-language version of anime, video games, radio broadcasts, or advertisements in Japan.

Seiyuu Ranking System and Earnings
Professionals  | $500/episode
Top VO Artists | $360,000-$630,000/yr
Junior (F Rank) | $110/episode
A Rank | $330/episode

Reference Links:
Numbeo Cost of living in Tokyo
Seiyuu Ranking System and Earnings
How Much Do Anime Voice Actors Make? Top 10 Highest Paid Voice Actors
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Alli learns what mecha anime is… and Cheeks joins the podcast! Al Inguito aka Cheeks joins us to share his journey in anime.

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Artwork: @kimaka on Instagram

Shinzo Abe Impact on Anime

Spoilers: Bleach S1 E30-40 (5:30-8:50)

Shield Hero S2 E1-6 (8:50-9:57) 

Some Articles:

The Cool Japan campaign: (please ignore the name of this article, the body does have quick information on what the Cool Japan campaign was. 

https://world.time.com/2013/07/01/japan-spends-millions-in-order-to-be-cool/

Several anime canceled

Time Article

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Slice of Life

We discuss and reflect on the genre "slice of life."

Spoilers:

Bleach - Chapters 30-36

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