The Anime Noise Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

[ANP | S3 | EP2]

Sometimes, the creative spark ignites from the unlikeliest of changes – like trading our spacious master bedroom for a more intimate space to supercharge our podcasting endeavors. That's precisely what we've done, and in this episode, Emily and I unfold the story behind this unconventional switch-up. We divulge how this drastic reshuffle has revolutionized our daily rhythms and productivity. Meanwhile, our manga library continues to swell, and our calendar is marked with the buzz of upcoming conventions. I'm also thrilled to give you a sneak peek into my passion project: a dynamic manga soundtrack that adapts to your reading tempo, a concept Emily ponders over, considering the intricacies of personalizing such an immersive audio experience.

As we pivot to a more somber note, we tackle the underbelly of the anime world, peeling back the layers on the financial woes plaguing animators, and the systemic snags within production committees. We dissect the knots of low project bids, outsourcing, and the troubling descent in animation quality. Engage with us as we confront the piracy debate, and map out how we plan to leverage our platform for constructive industry reform. To lighten the mood, we switch gears to muse over the parenting rollercoaster, drawing parallels and contrasts between generations, and sharing our enthusiasm for 'My Hero Academia's new chapter. We round off the conversation with a glimpse into the post-pandemic societal landscape as seen through the eyes of Generation Alpha – a cohort as wild as they are wise.

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[ANP | S3 | EP1]

Step into the arena of the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards with Episode 1 of Anime Noise Podcast! We're dissecting the highs, the lows, and everything in-between. Who took home the gold, and who left us scratching our heads? We've got all the deets, dished out with our signature John Oliver-inspired flair.

The Breakdown: Dive into our analysis of 5 major categories - the winners, our personal picks, and our predictions. It's the insider look you've been craving!

A Legendary Farewell: Join Garrett as he honors the incomparable Akira Toriyama. It's a memorial segment that pays tribute to a true pioneer in the anime world.

Looking Ahead: Get a sneak peek at next week's episode, where we navigate the stormy seas of anime piracy. The dos, the don'ts, and the downright questionable.

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With our roots in anime music and branches reaching out to all corners of anime and gaming, we're here to enrich your auditory experience. Let's make some noise together!

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We told you we wouldn't do it often and we haven't but this one is important, y'all. As we adjust to our new schedules and the things life just decides to pummel us with, we bring you an iconic song from Adventure Time (Emily fails epically in the episode so we'll cut to the chase here 😅).

Full of raw emotion and angst, I'm Just Your Problem represents the daily criticisms that we face on the daily and how we choose to respond to them. It evokes true passion from Marceline toward Princess Bubblegum but I think we can take something away from it IRL. Sometimes releasing our true feelings in the moment is best, but one thing to take away is that we all need that stress release, no matter the craft or method.

So, smoke something, paint your masterpiece, sing your heart out. It doesn't matter, but maybe while you're doing it, take a minute to hear our words. We don't have it all figured out yet either, but I hope you find solace in that!

If you haven't seen Adventure Time, have you been living under a rock? JK JK but seriously. Do that. And THEN listen to our analysis. This song pops up in Season 3, Episode 10, titled "What Was Missing." There will definitely be more analyzing of the AT but maybe next one will be....Steven Universe, anyone? Rebecca Sugar is literally the best so probably. 😂

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Our most raw, unedited, "no fuggs given" episode so far. It was just one of those kinda weeks, ya know?

*WARNING* This episode contains quite a few SPOILERS, so if you haven't seen this awesome movie DO NOT LISTEN!

If you were fortunate enough to catch this movie in theaters then you already know just how BAD ASS of a production it was. Especially the music. This OST was sooo much better than the one for the series which really caught Garrett off guard because it was the exact same audio team!

They constantly kept us on the edge of our seats with this emotional musical roller coaster. No, roller coaster is a massive understatement. This was more like a scene out of a sci-fi movie where the protagonist exits hyperspace right into an asteroid field and they have to avoid dying while moving at breakneck speeds.

This OST was all over the place. And we don't mean from one piece to the next, we mean abrupt, "hard-left" changes in the middle of 1-2 minute pieces. Experimental, fundamental, dramatic, moving, and just down right fun, yet somehow they still maintained that level of mature restraint throughout each composition that screams professionalism.

But, for as much as we enjoyed analyzing this OST, it still was missing a couple elements that would have let it compete with the S tier, God tier, upper echelon of film scoring.

Grab them phones and let's listen!!

Final Ranking: 5.7/7

YouTube Playlist: MotM! ~Jujutsu Kaisen 0~

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It's the first episode of Season TWO, y'all!! We are back!

Yes, I know we went on a much longer hiatus than we originally anticipated, but hopefully you didn't curse us too much. Even if you did, we're just going to channel all that cursed energy into this episode! That's right, this week we are jamming out to Jujutsu Kaisen and serving up a saucy review of season 1's sonic sorcery.

There was a lot of audio to unpack from this Anime --2 OPs, 2 EDs, and over 2.5 hours of an OST-- and we listened to all of it. Quite honestly, this is one of our favorite new-gen Animes and although we had a ton of compliments, we had quite a few critiques as well. The audio team for this project is definitely a top tier, A-level team. The sonic realm that they built for a "cursed world" is a powerful domain that truly captures the audience in its expansion. Some of the musics they composed are genuine masterpieces. I don't know if it was a time constraint, the pressure from the studio to meet deadlines, or just a lack of focus on some very key moments of the show, but there were quite a few "dropped the ball" moments when listening to these songs in context. That ultimately lead to our final verdict when scoring this audio.

This season of the Anime Noise Podcast we have developed a new rating system for our anime reviews. Everything we review will be ranked on a 7★ [star] scale...if you don't understand why then you're too young to listen to this podcast lol

Strap on the cans, let's jam!

Final Ranking: 4.5/7

YouTube Playlist: AN-32: Jujutsu Kaisen [S1]

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The LAST ANIME REVIEW of the first ever season of the ANIME NOISE PODCAST. This week we breakdown the music from a super gory, very philosophical sci-fi thriller called Parasyte: The Maxim. This ""Netflix original"" is based off the award winning 80's manga Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Rumors claim that the main character, Migi, could have been inspired by a real life medical condition called "Alien Hand Syndrome" where the sufferer has a hand that acts on its own without the person's control. Crazy, right?

Anyway, although we weren't huge fans of how OST 1 was used in context with the anime, OST 2 kicked ass and we had piles of notes about this score and the spectacularly challenging art of film scoring for anime.

It has been such a pleasure reviewing anime with you all for an ENTIRE YEAR! And although this is the last review, FEAR NOT my fellow weebs! We're going out with a bang and starting a brand new tradition... the ANIME NOISE BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

So strap on the cans, enjoy the sci-fi sounds of Parasyte, and tune in next week for the season finale of Anime Noise.

YouTube Playlist: AN-31: Parasyte: The Maxim

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This week we dove REAL hard into the gory, Halloween vibes with this very bloody and freaky anime! The OST is nothing short of true horror although we don't think the OP and ED matched what everything else put down.

We apologize in advance for the lightning. However, with a little bit of tinkering on Garrett's end, we made it work. It's the least he could do after being so afraid of the lightning. :) Hehe

If you haven't seen Another yet, please give this anime some love this October because it is the perfect way to get into the season, as long as you don't mind a lot of bloody, gruesome, brutal deaths. Then come back around and listen to us break down the OST that was filled with rule-breaking goodness and the right kind of vibes to send shivers up your spine.

Let us know what you think!

YouTube Playlist: AN-30: Another

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Thank you all for requesting this one, especially @gabrielcolon22. I know we took our sweet time getting to it, but I'm glad we waited because...

This anime deserves ALL THE HYPE!! Not only does it open (and close the season finale) with one of the most iconic songs in anime history, the OST as a stand alone album took us completely by surprise and quite honestly has helped us in standardizing an actual grading scale for all the OSTs we've listened to so far. And it only took us 50 episodes to dial one in lol.

You will definitely want headphones for this episode. The sound design is impeccable!

YouTube Playlist: AN-29: Tokyo Ghoul [S1]

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This week we are reviewing High School of the Dead!! An absolutely perfect segue out of our extra ecchi escapades and into the horror filled happenings of Halloween!

This series is a roller coaster of ups and downs. From Takashi's tent in his pants constantly getting ruined by zombie attacks to the awesome OP and album of ED's, but a "D" grade soundtrack, AND we got to witness a super kick ass first season, but the story might be forever left unfinished due to Sato, the author of the manga, tragically passing away from heart disease.

Although there are rumors of a second season going back into production, we certainly aren't getting our hopes up, but Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets just re-recorded the OP so who knows?

Go dim the lights and crank the stereo. It's time to kick off spooky season in style!!

YouTube Playlist: AN-28: High School of the Dead

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Our 4th installment of the Food, Fate, Fire and Fetish month!

We kinda flew through part 2 of Fate/Stay Night UBW. Not because it was bad or anything, actually it was pretty freaking incredible, ngl. We only had two tiny critiques which were hardly a big deal and probably just Garrett's nit-picky ass opinion. We also, got to talk about a new ani-band called Aimer! They are sooooo good and have an amazing vocalist. This OP actually landed in Oricon's top 5.

Go grab some quality cans and let's get to it!!

Oh and P.S....We can't wait to see you all at the Ecchi Expo this Saturday!

YouTube Playlist: AN-26: Fate/Stay Night ~Unlimited Blade Works~ [S2]

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