Best Revolutionary Podcast Utena Podcasts (2024)

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Chatty AF 207: 2024 Spring Mid-Season Check-In 1:09:45

1h ago1:09:45

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Alex, Toni, and Peter check in on a number of eyebrow-raising romances and some science fiction series with big but as-of-yet unrealized potential in the Spring 2024 season!0:00:00 Intros0:02:05 DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTIONRed Flags0:08:31 Mysterious DisappearancesNeutral Zone0:11:36 Train to the End of the World0:16:54 Tonari no Yokai-san…

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S1E131 - Pluto w/Anthony Demare 1:11:54

1h ago1:11:54

1:11:54

The prestigious Pluto is this week's anime! Learn not just about Pluto author Naoki Urasawa's famed career but also get a deep dive into the godfather of anime himself, Osamu Tezuka! We explain how this Astro Boy adaptation transcends its own source material! Anime discussed: Pluto episodes 1-3 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @ist…

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Episode 81 - Manhwa - Tower of God, Lookism, Solo Leveling & More 42:26

9d ago42:26

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This week we are talking about South Korean Manhwa that has been adapted into anime! Charlie and Graeme give their favourite recommendations and discuss the key differences between Manga and Manhwa.By Gateway to Anime

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Chatty AF 206: Bakemonogatari Watchalong - Episodes 9-15 1:13:12

4d ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Toni, Vrai, and Peter return for Nadeko Snake and Tsubasa Cat, talk about examination versus exploitation, and anguish over the now-unfinished streaming status of the series.0:00:00 Intros0:01:39 Lost media0:02:59 Ranking OPs0:08:53 Sexual assault imagery0:11:18 Tsubasa cat0:21:08 Apparitions and metaphors0:27:05 Hanekawa’s victimization0:30:58 Nad…

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S1E130 - End of Evangelion w/Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson 2:19:06

12h ago2:19:06

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Grab yourself a glass of Tang and join us for our long awaited break down of the End of Evangelion. Learn how creator Hideaki Anno's personal and professional history influenced this iconic masterpiece. Is the End of Eva truly as gloriously fucked up as Jack had hyped? And will Rae Lynn and Malcolm be able to even keep up with this? Listen in to fi…

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Episode 80 - Anime Conventions - Featuring special guest announcement for SMASH! 2024 29:19

14d ago29:19

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This week we are chatting about our experiences with anime conventions both in Australia and overseas. We are also so excited to be pairing up with SMASH! to announce one of their very special guests for this years convention.By Gateway to Anime

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Chatty AF 205: 2024 Winter Season Wrap-Up 1:14:11

7d ago1:14:11

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Vrai, Peter, and Alex take a much delayed look back on the 2024 Winter anime season where some of our bottom titles managed to pull out some good content before the end and top titles that took an absolute nosedive in the second half.0:00:00 IntrosRed Flags0:02:11 The Witch and the BeastYellow Flags0:06:49 BUCCHIGIRI?!Neutral Zone0:12:52 Villainess…

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Episode 79 - LGBTQIA+ Anime - Revolutionary Girl Utena, Yuri on Ice & Land of the Lustrous 1:00:06

28d ago1:00:06

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This week we are so excited to invite editor of Anime Feminist Dr Alex Henderson to talk about LGBTQIA+ representation in anime!By Gateway to Anime

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S1E129 - SANDLAND w/Private Citizen Domenico 54:42

27d ago54:42

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The private citizen returns to talk the late Akira Toriyama's SANDLAND. How does the 2000 manga's material hold up and why are there so many suspicious parallels to the Iraq War? Plus we also dive into the first episode of the anime-original sequel material! Anime discussed: SANDLAND episodes 1-7 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: I…

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Chatty AF 204: Bakemonogatari Watchalong - Episodes 1-8 1:07:20

1M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Toni leads Vrai and Peter on a watchalong through the first 8 episodes of the late ‘00s collaboration between NIsioisin and Studio SHAFT that was as infamous as it was influential, Bakemongatari!0:00:00 Intros0:00:54 Toni’s justification for doing this0:02:53 Bakemonogatari in the anime zeitgeist0:10:34 Copycats0:14:22 Visual style0:22:53 Hanekawa0…

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Episode 78 - Spring Anime 2024 Hype Up & Winter Wrap Up - Demon Slayer, Frieren & more 57:26

1M ago57:26

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It's time for our spring season 2024 hype up and our winter anime round up! We're talking about all the hits and misses of the shows that are currently wrapping up and going through our picks of the new season!By Gateway to Anime

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S1E128 - Saint Seiya w/ Arthur Bianchini 1:19:34

2M ago1:19:34

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It took us way too long but the legendary Shonen series Saint Seiya is finally tackled with new guest Arthur Bianchini! How does this classic series hold up and where do we feel its influences! Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Saint Seiya Episodes 1, 6, 14, 71, and 72 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @i…

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Episode 77 - Kaiju & Anime | Kaiju No. 8, Evangelion, Attack on Titan & More 35:56

2M ago35:56

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With the roaring success of Godzilla Minus One and the new release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, we wanted to take a look at the Kaiju genre and its impact on anime!By Gateway to Anime

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Chatty AF 203: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong - Episodes 21-27 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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Vrai, Cy, and Chiaki return to cover the conclusion of the Black Rose arc, the beginning The End of the World, and Akio being both the worst and relentlessly sexy on convertibles.0:00:00 Intros0:01:03 Content warnings0:02:08 Feelings0:05:59 Keiko0:09:46 Mikage0:22:45 End of the World0:29:02 Akio0:32:36 Cycles of abuse0:35:49 Kozue and Daddy Longleg…

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S1E127 - Solo Leveling w/Mark Blancaflor 47:01

2M ago47:01

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RIP Akira Toriyama 1955-2024 How good of a grinder are you? The Korean anime Solo Leveling puts those skills to the test! Mark Blancaflor returns to tell you why you shouldn't miss this adaptation of the hit Manwha! Anime discussed: Solo Leveling Episodes 1-7 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod…

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Episode 76 - Avatar: The Last Airbender Live Action 51:44

3M ago51:44

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This week on Gateway to Anime the team chat about an iconic animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender and its recent live action adaption. While this show is technically not an anime, it's inspiration and fanbase share a lot of similarities and the original has been many an anime fans gateway show. With Netflix helming so many animated live actio…

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Chatty AF 202: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong - Episodes 13-20 58:49

2M ago58:49

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Cy, and Chiaki, and Vrai return and dive into the Black Rose Saga, the importance of the secondary cast, and Anthy's deepening characterization. 0:00:00 Intros0:02:34 Content Warnings0:03:09 Note on translation0:05:05 Catching Up0:07:00 The economic bubble0:08:37 Filler0:11:52 Nanami episode0:14:22 Anthy0:24:15 Symbolism0:26:52 Adult content0:29:12…

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Episode 75 - Anime Voice Actors - Kenjiro Tsuda, Matthew Mercer & more 59:41

3M ago59:41

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This week on Gateway to Anime the team focus on the incredible performers who are responsible for bringing our favourite anime characters to life. Join us as we talk about our favourite voice actors in anime!By Gateway to Anime

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S1E126 - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off w/Jordan Mitchell Love 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

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Scott Pilgrim, the most unexpected trans-media franchise finally gets the Is This Anime treatment! Jack explores how creator Bryan Lee O'Malley revisited this semi-autobiographical work and Jordan Mitchell Love reconciles his feelings with this new riff over his dislike of the movie! Will his mind be changed? Listen in! Is This Anime? Twitter: @ist…

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Chatty AF 201: 2024 Winter Mid-Season Check-In 1:11:22

3M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Vrai, Alex, and Peter check-in on the 2024 Winter season where quite a few titles with a lot of potential have a lot riding on their second halves!0:00:00 IntrosRed Flags0:01:30 The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil0:02:09 The Witch and the BeastYellow Flags0:02:29 BUCCHIGIRI?!Neutral Zone0:11:47 The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic0:14:25 Villaine…

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Episode 74 - Winter Anime 2024 Mid Season Check In 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

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It's time for our Winter 2024 Mid Season Check In. We're talking about all the hits and misses of the shows we're currently watching, with some big hitter in Solo Leveling, (the returning) Frieren and Apothecary Diaries, as well as some hidden gems like Seventh Time Loop and The Wrong Way to Use Healing magic. Follow us! website: https://www.gatewa…

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Chatty AF 200: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong - Episodes 1-12 58:16

4M ago58:16

58:16

We're celebrating 200 episodes! And what better way than for mega Utena fan Vrai to talk Cy and Chiaki through their very first viewing of the series?0:00:00 Intros0:04:02 Past experience0:10:08 Utena in modern culture0:12:26 Series info0:17:55 Favorite character0:19:20 Sub vs Dub0:25:18 Abuse of Anthy0:32:30 Saionji0:35:31 Incest0:41:53 Learning h…

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S1E125 - Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

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The iconic video game Final Fantasy VII turns 27 this week and to celebrate we watched the film sequel, Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. Carson Hazlett returns to see how this 2005 holds up. Jack does his best to explain the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII and offers his theories on the upcoming game sequel, Rebirth, as well! Edited by: Jack Met…

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Episode 73 - Satoshi Kon - Featuring Alexei Toliopoulos - Perfect Blue, Paprika & More 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Satoshi Kon was a truly legendary film maker who left behind an incredible legacy. His work has influenced some of the biggest names in Hollywood, demonstrating to the world that anime can truly be considered an art form in and of itself. For this long overdue episode, we're joined by Alexei Toliopoulos for his esteemed film critique. Alexei lives …

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Chatty AF 199: 2024 Fall Wrap-Up 1:15:56

4M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Caitlin, Toni, and Peter wrap-up another Fall season with a few hidden gems, a few series that failed to stick the landing, and a bunch of sequels!0:00:00 IntrosPit of Shame0:01:37 A Girl and Her Guard DogYellow Flags0:03:06 Protocol: Rain0:06:03 KamiErabi GOD.app0:07:34 The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY Love YouNeutral Zon…

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Episode 72 - Food Anime - Food Wars, Delicious in Dungeon &More 39:18

4M ago39:18

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Nothing more satisfying than a well animated food sequence in anime! This week the gateway team are dishing up their favourite foodie anime! From battle style cook offs and other world Izakaya's this genre has got it all. Caution: Eat before listening.By Gateway to Anime

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S1E124 - Akame Ga Kill w/Rachel Ondang 54:28

4M ago54:28

54:28

We kickstart another year of Is This Anime with Akame Ga Kill! Rachel Ondang makes her return to discuss this exciting but tragic series! Take a shot every time Jack compares the show to Jujutsu Kaisen (or maybe don't) Anime discussed: Akame Ga Kill episodes 1,2,5,6, and 9 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram:…

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Episode 71 - How Anime Came to Australia | Featuring Sly Ip | Evangelion, Ghost in the shell & more 51:29

4M ago51:29

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Anime was hard to find for a lot of us growing up. It began in Australia as a very niche interest till companies like Madman and Crunchyroll stepped in to bring anime to the masses, and our guest Sly Ip has been an instrumental part in that long journey. Follow us! Website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewa…

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Chatty AF 198: The Boy and The Heron Retrospective 1:05:52

5M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Vrai, Cy, and Toni discuss Hayao Miyazaki’s latest (last?) movie, its callbacks to his career and themes, and Robert Pattinson.0:00:00 Intros0:01:50 Favorite Ghibli film0:07:08 Sub or dub0:12:18 The title0:15:52 SPOILER WARNING0:16:57 Summary0:18:06 It’s an isekai0:22:33 What is this sekai?0:27:39 WWII0:29:22 Takahata0:30:58 Goro0:33:20 The birds0:…

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S1E123 - Revolutionary Girl Utena the Movie w/Rae Lynn Carson 1:10:04

5M ago1:10:04

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We end the new year with the Queer Class Revolutionary Girl Utena! Rae Lynn returns to discuss the insanely weird conclusion (?) to the Utena story! Jack discusses the back and forth between the series' two creative leads and Rae Lynn keeps the story's totally sensical continuity on track! Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisan…

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BONUS EPISODE! The Surface-Level Analysis of James Somerton: A Measured Response 1:53:54

5M ago1:53:54

1:53:54

In the wake of disgraced youtuber James Somerton's exposure for plagiarism, an unreleased video he made about Revolutionary Girl Utena was leaked to the public. Panda, Alice, Cass, Vanna from Empty Movement, and Lottie from the Empty Movement discord server gathered to talk about the controversy and the abysmal contents of the video. Happy holidays…

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Episode 70 - The Gateway to Anime Awards 2023 40:34

5M ago40:34

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The best anime of 2023 voted by you! Welcome to the 2023 Gateway to Anime Awards! This year we nominated 4 shows in 8 different categories and asked our Instagram and YouTube followers to vote the winners. Safe to say the results were not what we expected! Yet again our instagram and youtube polls were vastly different. This episode is a celebratio…

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Episode 69 - Winter Anime 2024 & Fall 2023 Wrap Up - Solo Leveling, Blue Exorcist, Jujutsu Kaisen & More 39:55

5M ago39:55

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The Fall 2023 season is one the strongest in recent memory with some absolutely phenomenal shows. The next season certainly has a lot to live up to! Join us as we send off the amazing season that was, and give you the heads up on what to keep an eye on moving into the new winter anime season and new year!…

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S1E122 - The Boy and the Heron w/Malcolm McLeod 1:23:06

5M ago1:23:06

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SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND NOT ON STREAMING SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM APPROX 30 MINUTES IN! It's yet another very special episode as we cover Hayao Miyazaki's (maybe but probably not) final film "The Boy and the Heron"! Malcolm returns to discuss how if this is a worthy finale to the Miyazaki canon, at…

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Chatty AF 197 - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Retrospective 1:06:01

6M ago1:06:01

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Alex, Caitlin, and Toni talk the new Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime and how it matches up as a new take on the decades old comic and movie!0:00:00 Intros0:01:14 Backgrounds with the franchise0:05:41 The franchise’s background0:07:25 The vibes0:09:39 The plot0:12:53 The twist0:16:43 Different Scotts0:18:11 Comic vs movie0:21:31 Casting0:24:08 Manic p…

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Episode 68 - Music Anime - Bocchi The Rock, Beck, Your Lie in April & More 55:28

6M ago55:28

55:28

Music brings people together. With anime, this takes on a whole new aspect. Rather than the power systems and fighting styles popularised in shonen anime, these series use music to tell their story. Whether it's a band coming together or a solo artist finding their voice, characters in music anime explore coming of age and finding community in a wa…

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S1E121 - Suzume w/Jackson Barwise 34:07

6M ago34:07

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Find yourself a cozy chair to sit on and listen to our latest podcast covering Makoto Shinkai's latest film, Suzume! Voice Actor Jackson Barwise makes his podcast debut to discuss this tender romance between a young girl and a chair who used to be a man! Trust us it's more of a tearjerker than it sounds!…

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Chatty AF 196: 2023 Fall Mid-Season Check-In 1:22:11

6M ago1:22:11

1:22:11

Toni, Caitlin, and Peter try and fail to check-in on the biggest anime season ever in a reasonable amount of time.0:00:00 Intros0:02:06 A Girl and Her Guard Dog0:03:26 The Kingdoms of Ruin0:05:16 Protocol: Rain0:07:52 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY Love You0:15:08 The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons0:17:33 Tearmoon Empire0:19:22 S…

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Episode 67 - Underrated Anime - Paradise Kiss, Paranoia Agent, Blue Exorcist & Many More 56:11

6M ago56:11

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In this episode of Gateway to Anime we talk about (in our opinion) underrated anime, that have either been somewhat forgotten through the passage of time, or simply not given the credit they deserve amongst the community. With an arbitrary criteria implemented (from MAL ranking and popularity scores) the gang go through shows they think are underra…

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Episode 66 - The Impact of Attack on Titan 42:47

6M ago42:47

42:47

One of the biggest Gateway Anime shows of all time has ended! We discuss its huge cultural impact and how it helped anime breach further into the mainstream.By Gateway to Anime

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Episode 65 - Fall 2023 Check In - Pluto, Frieren, Apothecary Diaries& More 41:10

7M ago41:10

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This is one of the most excited anime seasons in a very long time! With the climactic ending of Attack on Titan, the Shibuya Arc of Jujutsu Kaisen and incredible new shows like Pluto, Fireren & Apothecary Diaries, we are feeling very spoiled as anime fans. In this episode we discuss everything that we’ve been watching and what’s happening in the an…

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Chatty AF 195: Vinland Saga Retrospective - Part 2 1:06:35

7M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Toni, Caitlin, and special guest Annie discuss the themes of nonviolence, abolition, and meaning in part 2 of our 2-part retrospective on VINLAND SAGA!0:00:00 Intros0:01:15 Hot boys0:12:20 Lief0:23:06 The myth of the good enslaver0:33:53 Olmar0:37:50 Arnheid and the experiences of enslaved women0:44:27 Slavery rooted in hate vs love0:48:14 Portraya…

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S1E120 - Fire Force 41:25

7M ago41:25

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Try not to spontaneously combust when you listen to our latest episode! Private Citizen Anthony returns to discuss his red hot passion for the Shonen series Fire Force! Will his personal top 5 episodes be enough to get Jack to watch the whole thing? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Fire Force Season 1 episodes 2, 5, 9, 17, and 22 Follow Us on t…

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Episode 64 - Anime Power Systems - Including Naruto, One Piece & Hunter x Hunter 57:03

7M ago57:03

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This week we're talking about all things anime power systems. Shonen anime is basically synonymous with intricate and sometimes ridiculous power systems that govern their respective world's. We break down some of our favorite power systems from Naruto, One Piece and Hunter x Hunter as well as some of the more ludicrous ones like Jujutsu kaisen and …

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Chatty AF 194: Vinland Saga Retrospective - Part 1 1:06:52

7M ago1:06:52

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Toni, Caitlin, and special guest Annie discuss the themes of nonviolence, abolition, and meaning in part 1 of our 2-part retrospective on VINLAND SAGA!0:00:00 Intros0:01:13 Background0:13:03 Emptiness vs meaning0:24:01 Askeladd0:28:08 Forgiveness vs compassion0:39:04 Love as a form of discrimination0:40:54 Models of leadership0:45:32 Ideals vs mate…

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S1E119 - Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movies! 48:43

7M ago48:43

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We finally tackle the seminal shonen series, Yu Yu Hakusho. But instead of merely picking episodes of the anime we cover two deep cuts, the OVA "The Golden Seal" and the movie "Poltergeist Report". Do they stand tall with the anime? Or are they just quick sketches of a deeper series? Listen to find out! Golden Seal link: https://www.bilibili.tv/en/…

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Episode 63 - The Art of Dragon Ball featuring Forgotten Relics 35:28

7M ago35:28

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YouTube Creator Forgotten Relics joins us to talk about the art and animation of the Dragon Ball series, as well as sakuga and the broader trends of animation currently happening in anime.By Gateway to Anime

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Episode 62 -The Impact of Dragon Ball Z 1:05:28

8M ago1:05:28

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This week we chat with friend Kieran Clancy-Lowe about the ultimate gateway anime; Dragon Ball Z. Kieran is a massive fan of the Dragon Ball series and goes deep on the history, storytelling, impact and overall brilliance of the absolute game changing phenomenon that is the Dragon Ball universe. Kieran re-watched all 291(ish) Dragon Ball Z episodes…

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Chatty AF 193: 2023 Summer Wrap-Up 1:11:10

8M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Alex, Toni, and Peter wrap-up the small and disappointing Summer season…0:00:00 IntrosRed Flags0:02:20 Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room HeroYellow Flags0:04:42 Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead0:16:14 Dark GatheringNeutral Zone0:19:43 Reign of the Seven Spellblades0:28:45 Reborn as a Vending Machine0:32:29 Helck0:33:07 BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!It's C…

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S1E118 - Castlevania Nocturne S1 w/Carson Hazelett 1:00:16

8M ago1:00:16

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The long awaited return of Castlevania is finally here! Carson Hazlett joins the pod to talk about the brand new sequel series, Nocturne! Does this new cast and story live up the previous seasons? And what are our theories about season 2? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Castlevania Nocturne S1 Episodes 1-8 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on…

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