We begin the Rebuild movies with Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) and gush over the glow-up of our favorite polyhedron. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY…

We take our sweet time tumbling down our discussion of The End of Evangelion (1997) with a little Death & Rebirth (1997) thrown in for good measure. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons licens…

Congratulations! We've made it to the end of the original broadcast series. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

We meet the 5th child and breakdown the lore of Evangelion thus far. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

Oh it's about to get ROUGH folks. We learn about the history of NERV and Asuka. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

Poor Toji. Poor Shinji. Poor everyone, honestly. At least we learn about accents and melons. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

Things get introspective as we go to a wedding and get sucked into quantum physics. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠Loop Soup⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

We discuss the action arc of the series while dealing with filler and fan service. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/s…

We unofficially return to season 2 to discuss Hideaki Anno's latest entry into the the Shin Japan Heroes Universe, Shin Kamen Rider (2023). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Sy…

We discuss episodes 5-8 of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) while pointing out Godzilla references. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

We dive into the first four episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995). We also learn about A Cruel Angel's Thesis. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

We're finally doing it. This season we're covering Neon Genesis Evangelion. We discuss some of the production history, crew and cast before we dive into the series proper. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license…

A Cruel Angel's Thesis Music by Toshiyuki Ōmori and Hidetoshi Satō Lyrics by Neko Oikawa Performed by Yoko Takahashi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/support

We officially end our 2nd season with the long awaited Shin Ultraman (2022). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchest…

CW: Sexual Assault We finally found it... We return to Hideaki Anno Domini to discuss his first live action feature film, Love & Pop (1998) If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Sy…

We wrap up this season discussing the death and unfinished works of Satoshi Kon. https://animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-plan-for-satoshi-kons-final-film https://animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-lost-projects-of-satoshi-kon email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album…

Enjoy this season's penultimate episode as we discuss the final feature film from Satoshi Kon, Paprika (2006) Twin Peaks Georgia Coffee commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3acm7j9k_1w email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Crea…

We finish up our discussion of Paranoia Agent (2004) email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/support…

We cover the first half of Kon's first and only television series, Paranoia Agent (2004) email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

We celebrate Christmas in August with Kon's madcap dramedy Tokyo Godfathers (2003) email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/s…

We're joined by our friends Ross and Birk from Night Clerk Radio to discuss the long and varied career of one of Kon's frequent collaborators, composer Susumu Hirasawa. Check out Night Clerk Radio, the haunted music review podcast https://www.nightclerkradio.com/ email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music b…

We discuss Kon's sophomore feature, Millennium Actress (2001). email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/support…

We're finally here: Satoshi Kon's feature length directorial debut, Perfect Blue (1997). Article: The Real History of 'Perfect Blue' and 'Requiem for a Dream' email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.…

We cover two of Kon's unfinished mangas, Seraphim: 266613336 Wings (1994) and Opus (1995). email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

We go through various projects that Kon had a hand in creating, including World Apartment Horror (1990), Roujin Z (1991), Patlobar 2: The Movie (1993), JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993), and Memories (1995). email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permiss…

Season 3 begins with Kon's early manga career. We cover the short manga collection Dream Fossil and his first serialized manga, Tropic of the Sea (1990). email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --…

Music: Yume no Shima Shinen Kouen by Hirasawa Susumu --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/support

We finish up Hideaki Anno Domini (for now) with a discussion of the excellent Shin Godzilla (2016) If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Colum…

We give our first impressions of the Netflix Original Series Cowboy Bebop (2021). email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/su…

We discuss Moyoco Anno's autobiographical manga Insufficient Direction (2005), the formation of Studio Khara, and Anno's first major voice acting role with The Wind Rises (2013). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twi…

We discuss Anno's live-action film Shiki-Jitsu (2000) and his first feature-length tokusatsu film Cutie Honey (2004), as well as the anime adaptation Re: Cutie Honey (2004). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.…

We touch on Anno's first live-action feature Love & Pop (1998) then dive into his adaptation of Kareshi Kanojo no Jijō i.e. Kare Kano i.e. His and Her Circumstances (1998). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.c…

NEWS: Listen to Noah discuss Toonami and Lofi on Night Clerk Radio https://www.nightclerkradio.com/episodes/lofi-and-toonami-with-noah We learn about the tumultuous production of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990), Anno's first foray into broadcast television. If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so …

We learn about the formation of GAINAX, their first project Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise (1987), and go into Anno's directorial debut, Gunbuster (1988). Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra Sources https:…

We give a primer on Studio Ghibli and discuss Anno's time working under Hayao Miyazaki for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra Sources http://www.khara.co.jp/hideakianno/perso…

We're back with Season 2 and an in depth look at the life and work of Hideaki Anno (minus Evangelion). In this episode we explore his early films, including Daicon III (1981), Return of Ultraman (1983), and Daicon IV (1983). Contact email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the…

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We give our closing thoughts on Cowboy Bebop, list our top five episodes, and reveal what we have in store for season two. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https:/…

Bang. Article: https://dotandline.net/cowboy-bebop-the-real-folk-blues-analysis/ email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/sup…

We try not to cry while talking about Ed's final episode. We also learn about Singapore and the Merlion. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

After many shipping delays we cover the 2001 film Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door. We get into the production of the film, nanotech, and lymphocytes. We also attempt to email Big Shots. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Cr…

We talk about cults, nostalgia, and record scratching. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/support…

We talk about the duality of Spike, the Unabomber, Miyamoto Musashi, and how anime is bad and has ruined our brains. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

We do our best to explain Feng Shui, sunstones, and the surrogate father trope. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/supp…

We live in a society. We also discuss Batman: The Animated Series, commedia dell'arte, and get back on the French New Wave train. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: …

Honestly, we just talk about NASA and how difficult space travel is for an hour. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tthaa/sup…

We get deep into Faye's character while we learn about the videotape format wars and the fragility of physical media. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

Boy oh boy do we gush about our favorite episode. We also talk about Blaxploitation, psilocybin mushrooms, and Wile E. Coyote. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: htt…

We learn the origin of Jet's arm as we talk about match cuts, the first errand, and Golgo 13. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

We get into cryogenics, future shock, Urashima Tarō, and vending machine culture in Japan. email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…