Best Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken Podcasts (2024)

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Lu Over The Wall - We Saved the Last Dance 47:15

1y ago47:15

47:15

And that's a wrap on this season! We watch the final episode of Eizouken, realize that Lu Over the Wall is just Ponyo+That One Episode of Spongebob Squarepants, compare both with the other works of Masaaki Yuasa, and discuss what our favorite and least favorite pieces of media were from the show. Thanks to our 5 listeners for being there with us al…

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On-Gaku: Our Sound - Breaking Off a Slice of Life 41:32

1y ago41:32

41:32

"You can't expect someone to be able to work with no time off or no enjoyment." That's the message that the Eizouken club advisor stresses to the kids as they come up against creative burnout. We take a mini-rest this week with a 71-minute movie full of beautiful painted backgrounds and the slowest dialogue cadance imagineable. Despite how chill th…

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Liz and the Blue Bird - The Sound of Silence in Storytelling 49:02

1y ago49:02

49:02

Asakusa says, "Every single motion is something intentionally depicted by an artist" in animation. Liz and the Blue Bird, a stand-alone spinoff movie from the Sound! Euphonium! franchise, is a beautiful movie full of meaningful framing and motion. We discuss the importance of show-don't-tell and talk about the sound hunting adventure in Eizouken vs…

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Perfect Blue - The ABPs of the Industry: Always Be Promoting 43:21

1y ago43:21

43:21

After the success of their latest short, Eizouken's skills are in high demand, but not for a lot of money so they decide to deep dive into self-promotion and self-publishing. We take another crack at Satoshi Kon with his first (unintended) theatrical release, about a woman and her agency trying to transition her from an Idol to an actress. Featurin…

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Great Pretender - A Little More Conversation and Music 47:11

1y ago47:11

47:11

It's festival time and the robot club + Eizouken have to pull off a massive heist to get people in the doors for their joint short. Finished just in time, the voice actors have to perform their lines live! Great Pretender is an original animation written by Ryota Kosawa and directed by Hiro Kaburagi, full of international heists incorporating breat…

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Wolf Children - The (Shape and) Movement of Water 44:25

1y ago44:25

44:25

Mizusaki has been obsessed with movement and her whole life. Doumeki shows how sound can be used to relieve some of the animation load. Wolf Children is a vibrant movie full of character and environment motion that lets you sit in scenes and feel immersed. We learn Deanna only likes well-behaved children and loves falling asleep to Dune. Every Fram…

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The Wind Rises - Sound Effects and Overdramatics 50:04

1y ago50:04

50:04

Eizouken drafts a new member, sort of! Enter Doumeki, sole member of the Sound Club who helps with sound effects while Asakusa's motivation switch disengages. Miyazaki, the king of flickering motivation, made this movie between his third and fourth (but not final) retirement from animation. This episode features a quick history on the man himself a…

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Patlabor: The Movie - Mecha Escapism Is Too Realistic 42:17

1y ago42:17

42:17

Can't have a podcast about anime without watching something heavy with giant robots in it. Eizouken is comissioned to create a "realistic" "giant fighting robot" (oxymoron). Patlabor does a tightrope walk between science fiction and practicality when suiting up their labor patrol force. And would have been by far the weirdest Lupin the Third movie.…

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Paprika - Dreamy Direction That Will Make You Go "What?" 39:19

1y ago39:19

39:19

Satoshi Kon was known for directing movies that push the boundary between reality and fiction, leaving you to wonder what was real and what was imagined in his works. Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken delivers a powerful animation-within-an-animation. Both give us lessons on Cinematography 101. Thanks to Susumu Hirasawa for Parade, which is still stuck …

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Promare - So Stylish It Melts Your Brain 44:29

1+ y ago44:29

44:29

The Eizouken girlies set out to make a high-impact short feature with flashy fights and a simple story to secure club approval and funding. Flashy fights? Simple story? We know just what movie matches that vibe. Janice plugs Speed Racer (2008) again, and Deanna learns the true meaning of "dakimakura." This Episode: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Epi…

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Akira - Transforming 2D Drawings Into Nightmare Fuel 44:29

1+ y ago44:29

44:29

The Eizouken crew discover a room full of manual 2D animation equipment and bring an old set of drawings to life using perspective and effects. We watch another classic hand-animated masterpiece and discuss how the powers of wind, water, fire, unnaturally moving flesh, and cool motorcyle slides bring it to life. Also featuring the horrors of toxic …

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Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - Creating A Whole New World 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

42:10

Asakusa fell in love with animation when she watched (an homage to) Future Boy Conan. We delve into concept art and worldbuilding with another early Miyazaki work. This episode contains many cool planes and fun facts. For example, did you know that Dune is a relaxing movie to sleep to? Or that war is bad? This Episode: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!…

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Intros and Curriculum 8:37

1+ y ago8:37

8:37

In this limited-run podcast, Janice sets out to make an anime fan out of Deanna using lessons learned in Masaaki Yuasa's acclaimed series Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! But first she needs to actually name the show. Come dip your toes by getting to know a little about the hosts and Eizouken before diving into the series. Next Episode Media: Nausicaa…

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Attack on Titan (Season 4 - Part 1) 1:55:33

3y ago1:55:33

1:55:33

For the first time ever, the Chumps can agree that Attack On Titan is heading for greatness. Ur bois in isolation couldn't cut themselves short. NO MANGA SPOILERS, but spoilers for the Anime. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...

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Burn The Witch 51:13

3+ y ago51:13

51:13

Does Thom Yorke know who Tite Kubo is? Ur bois in isolation are here to discuss. We'll also talk about the Burn The Witch anime movie. SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Teen Titans Season 5, Ep 4-6 Review 45:49

3+ y ago45:49

45:49

In this episode, we review Teen Titans, Season 5, episodes “For Real,” “Snowblind,” and “Kole.” We talk about the Titans East getting a moment to shine, the inconsistent rules of DC nuclear radiation, and Dr. Light finally getting a chance to shine.By Andy

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“The Batman vs. Dracula” Review 36:57

3+ y ago36:57

36:57

In this episode, we review the DC animated movie, “The Batman vs. Dracula.” We talk about Dracula’s campiness, the fantastic blood bank scene, and Penguin stealing the show! Happy Halloween!By Andy

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Episode 22: Teen Titans Season 5, Ep 1-3 Review 48:48

3+ y ago48:48

48:48

In this episode, we begin our review of Teen Titans, Season 5. We look at “Homecoming” Parts 1 and 2 and “Trust.” We talk about how much Mento sucks, how Robin dropped the ball, and Beast Boy never telling anyone his actual name.By Andy

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Episode 21: “Lumberjanes” and “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!” Dual Review 42:24

4y ago42:24

42:24

In this episode, we do a dual review young-female led stories! We look at the hit comic book series “Lumberjanes” and the 2020-premiering anime “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!”By Andy

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Episode 20: Teen Titans Season 4, Ep 11-13 Review 58:05

4y ago58:05

58:05

In this episode, we review the season 4 finale of Teen Titans, “The End.” We talk about Slade and Robin being friends, Beast Boy pulling an Ant Man, and Raven dunking on Slade.By Andy

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Episode 19: Teen Titans Season 4, Ep 9-10 Review 47:29

4y ago47:29

47:29

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/mago-19.mp3 In this episode, we review Teen Titans Season 4, episodes “Overdrive” and “Mother Mae Eye.” We discuss Cyborg being an all around great guy and look at the supposed worst episode in Teen Titans!By Andy

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Episode 18: Teen Titans Season 4, Ep 7-8 Review 43:28

4y ago43:28

43:28

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/mago-18.mp3 In this episode, we review the 7th and 8th episodes of Teen Titans Season 4, “The Prophecy,” and “Stranded.” Raven visits her mom and Starfire and Robin hash out their relationship.By Andy

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Episode 17: Teen Titans Season 4, Ep 4-6 Review 1:01:45

4y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/mago-17-8220-2.13-pm.mp3 In this episode, we review Teen Titans Season 4, “Cyborg the Barbarian,” “Employee of the Month,” and “Troq.” Cyborg goes green, Beast Boy rides a moped, and Starfire confronts racism.By Andy

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Episode 16: Teen Titans Season 4, Ep 1-3 Review 53:40

4y ago53:40

53:40

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/mago-16.mp3 In this episode we start our season 4 Teen Titans review and watched “Episode 297-494,” “The Quest,” and “Birthmark.” We talk about pop culture references, dressing up like Robin, and Raven’s very bad birthday.By Andy

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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! 1:04:57

4y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

I can't come up with anything snappy. We all really liked this show. Come join ur bois in isolation while we discuss KYHOE. SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Demon Slayer (Season 1) 55:04

4y ago55:04

55:04

Is Demon Slayer a good shonen anime? Is Demon Slayer good in general? Maybe! Ur bois in isolation are here to share their opinion. SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Episode 15: Bug Fables Review and Discussion 51:30

4y ago51:30

51:30

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/mago-15.mp3 In our first review for the podcast we talk about the charming indie video game Bug Fables. Please be aware that we cover mild spoilers up until the 8 minute mark and after that we go into full spoiler territory!By Andy

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Episode 14: Gorp Gorp…Or…The Tamaranian Festival Of Berating Drapery 1:08:05

4y ago1:08:05

1:08:05

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/mago-14.mp3 In this episode of “Mary and Andy Geek Out” we finish Season 3 of Teen Titans and discuss episodes “Can I Keep Him,” “Bunny Raven…Or…How I Learned To Make A Titananimal Disappear,” and “Titans East” part 1 and 2. We talk about the lovely relationship between Starfire and Silkie, the cleverne…

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Episode 13: Agro British Beast Boy 1:01:08

4y ago1:01:08

1:01:08

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/mago-13.mp3 In this episode we review Teen Titans Season 3 episodes “Revolution,” “Wavelength,” and “Beast Within.” We talk about the weird tonal inconsistencies of that weird Mad Mod episode, Aqua Lad being overly dramatic, and the episode that launched a thousand Beast Boy/Raven ships.…

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Episode 12: Amoeba Clone Army 1:00:48

4y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/mago-12.mp3 In this episode of “Mary and Andy Geek Out,” we watch and review Teen Titans Season 3 episodes “Crash,” “Haunted,” and “Spellbound.” We ponder about Beast Boy’s weird powers, we gleefully say Slade’s name, and we wonder what makes dark magic dark magic.…

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Episode 11: Hawkgirl and Batman Knockoffs 1:05:59

4y ago1:05:59

1:05:59

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/mago-11.mp3 In this episode of “Mary and Andy Geek Out,” we continue our “Teen Titans” series review and begin watching Season 3. The episodes reviewed are “Deception,” “X,” and “Betrothed.” We talk about Cyborg’s struggle with his humanity, voice actor’s James Hong’s impressive career and talent, and h…

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Beastars 1:18:52

4y ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Beastars has a lot to say. And the Shonen Chumps have a lot to say about it. Come join ur bois in isolation and have a think about human nature! SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Episode 10: After the Fracturing Betrayal 1:00:34

4y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/mago-10.mp3 In this episode, we return to Teen Titans and finish watching season 2; these include episodes “Betrayal,” “Fractured,” and “Aftershock” parts 1 and 2. We talk about Beast Boy’s character inconsistencies, Terra’s story arc, and what the heck was with that Larry episode??…

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Samurai Champloo 1:37:18

4y ago1:37:18

1:37:18

The lofi Chumps are here with a Samurai Champloo discussion for you to relax and study to. SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com RIP NUJABESBy Shonen Chumps

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One Punch Man (Season 2) 45:52

4+ y ago45:52

45:52

Season 2 of One Punch Man is finally here. But does it live up to the hype? The Chumps are here to talk about it! SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Attack on Titan (Season 3 - Part 2) 1:07:57

4+ y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Come join the Chumps on yet another highly anticipated return to discuss the second half of the new Attack on Titan season! SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Detective Pikachu 1:19:23

5y ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Is Detective Pikachu any good? Not really. But the Shonen Chumps discussed it anyway! SPOILER WARNING. Find us elsewhere! Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood 31:06

5y ago31:06

31:06

Does Jojo's Bizarre Adventure get better after the Phantom Blood arc? The Chumps really hope so! SPOILER WARNING. Find us elsewhere! Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Mob Psycho 100 (Season 2) 1:39:14

5y ago1:39:14

1:39:14

Is Mob Psycho 100 II the best anime about an esper named Mob? The Chumps are here to talk about it! SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Gunnm Battle Angel (1993) vs. Alita Battle Angel (2019) 1:10:01

5+ y ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Who is best, Gally or Alita? The Chumps are here to discuss the Gunnm Battle Angel OVA (1993) and the new Alita Battle Angel movie (2019)! SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Attack on Titan (Season 3 - Part 1) 1:06:01

5+ y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Come join the Chumps on their highly anticipated return to discuss the first half of the new Attack on Titan season! SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Episode 9: Goosebumps-Escape from the Carnival of Horrors 1:09:27

5+ y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/mago-9.mp3 In this episode, we take a break from our Teen Titans Retrospective and dive into the Goosebumps spinoff series “Give yourself Goosebumps.” We originally planned to tackle both Escape from the Carnival of Horrors and Scream of the Evil Genie but we had so much fun reading the first book that …

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Episode 8: Alien Puberty 1:21:57

5+ y ago1:21:57

1:21:57

In this episode, we continue our Teen Titans retrospective and look at episodes “Transformation,” “Titan Rising,” and “Winner Take All” from Season 2. We talk about Starfire’s race and their bad sex education, how fun it would be to play volleyball with the Titans, and Speedy’s important role in comic book history. Andy also goes off on a tangent t…

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Episode 7: Raven Herself 56:43

6y ago56:43

56:43

In this episode we geek out about Teen Titans, Season 2, episodes “Only Human,” “Fear Itself,” and “Date with Destiny.” We talk about Cyborg’s identity issues, Control Freak’s gross appearance, and how Robin can be the funniest Titan if written right. Fantastic episodes all around for Season 2! https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/mago-7-9…

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Episode 6: The Tamaranean who Leapt through Time 52:04

6y ago52:04

52:04

In this episode we return to Teen Titans Season 2 focusing on episodes “How Long is Forever?” “Every Dog has its Day,” and “Terra.” We talk about wibbly-wobbly-time travel shenanigans, Easter Island man-babies, and Slade creeping on Terra. And does anyone else notice how Raven doesn’t mind being licked by an alien dog? https://trilobluo.files.wordp…

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Cells at Work! (Season 1 - Ep 1-7) 43:28

6y ago43:28

43:28

This anime is adorable and educational. SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Episode 5: Lostalgia-“Give Yourself Magination Goosebumps” 46:07

6y ago46:07

46:07

https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/mago-5.mp3 In this episode, we explore our lostalgia, nostalgia over media that hasn’t been popular since it debut. Mary talks about “Magination,” the Gameboy Color game while Andy talks about the Goosebumps spin-off series “Give Yourself Goosebumps.” We gush about why we love our respective nostalgia a…

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Hinamatsuri 51:00

6y ago51:00

51:00

"Let me leaaaaave". The Chumps discuss Hinamatsuri! SPOILER WARNING. Twitter: @ShonenChumps YouTube: /ShonenChumps Email: shonenchumps@gmail.com SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...By Shonen Chumps

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Episode 4: Another Titan in the Wall 1:01:54

6y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

In this episode we discuss Teen Titans, Season 1, “Mad Mod,” “Car Trouble,” and “Apprentice” parts 1 and 2. We talk about Mad Mod’s crazy house, the wonderful, rare pairing between Cyborg and Raven, and how Slade is just so freaking creepy. Also, we ask ourselves, is Slade Robin in disguise? https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/mago-4.mp3…

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Episode 3: Peter Lorre Puppet 1:00:16

6y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

In this episode we discuss Teen Titans, Season 1, “Switched,” “Deep Six,” and “Mask.” We talk about how boring Aqualad is, why Raven and Starfire switching bodies makes a great episode, and how Slade is so, weirdly, creepily obsessed with Robin. https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/mago-3.mp3…

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