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In this episode of the Watchin It podcast, hosts Donnell and Robert discuss the 2002 Japanese anime short film "Voices of a Distant Star". The film, created single-handedly by Makoto Shinkai, tells the poignant story of two young lovers separated by vast distances of space and time as the girl becomes a mech pilot to fight an alien threat. Donnell and Robert dive into the emotional impact of the story, the impressive solo effort behind the film's creation, and the existential questions it raises about space travel, time dilation, and the sacrifices therein. Tune in to find out how it compares to the manga, their thoughts and so much more!
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