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Anime Americana is a place where I, the aforementioned American, discuss and review themes, genres, ideas and even series pertaining to anime. I love the medium and if you do too, please stop by and talk about it with me. I would like to create a space where we can talk about, and enjoy anime together. I will strive to be the best Anime Podcast on your respective platform. Let's do this!

Charlie Rowell


    • Feb 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Perfect Blue reminded me of an issue I have..

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 20:29


    Hey there, I recently watched Perfect Blue and wanted to talk about it along with the portrayal of women in certain well-known shows. This is a heavier show than what I have done in the past, but I feel strongly enough to talk about it. In regard to Perfect Blue, themes of sexual assault are discussed in this episode, so if that's not something you want to listen to, I understand. If you decide to skip this episode, no worries, I'll see you next time.

    Story Structure and Plot Devices w/ Paul Seiber

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 78:05


    Hey there, Welcome back to Anime Americana! To kick off the next chapter of the show, I've been joined by listener and friend of the show Paul Seiber. Paul has a background in Film and Creative Writing, so we decided to take more of a detailed look at general story structure and some common plot devices under an anime lense. Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy, and I will see you next Saturday.

    How to Recommend Shows to the People Around You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 20:19


    Hey there. Are you an exasperated anime fan that can't seem to get anyone to watch your recommendations? This episode probably isn't going to fix that, but I do cover some general guidelines when it comes to recommending anime to people new to the medium. Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you next Saturday.

    Short is Sweet + Burn the Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 17:18


    Hey there. This week I tackle the constant struggle of rewatching anime, as well as recommend a show that maybe you haven't seen that I believe is worth your time. Thanks for listening! I'll see you next Saturday.

    Winter 2022 is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 16:31


    Hey there. With a full week under our belt, I decided to take a look at the slate for the Winter 2022 season of anime. For the most part, we covered episode 1s and my initial thoughts. Go watch Sabikui Bisco. See you next Saturday!

    My Early thoughts on Boruto and The Next Big Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 13:18


    Hey there. This week, I wanted to share my very early thoughts on the now long running Boruto. This discussion spurred me on to sharing what I believe is the future for the next "Big Three". Thanks for stopping by and listening! I'll see you next Saturday.

    New Year, Fall Review and Demon Slayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 16:00


    Hey there. In light of the new year, I decided to look back on the shows we got for the fall season of 2021 and share my thoughts on some of the highs (and lows). Also, I briefly talk about a slight issue I'm having with the Entertainment District arc of Demon Slayer. Thanks for Listening! See you next Saturday.

    An Introduction to Chainsaw Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 17:34


    Hey there stranger. Yes, I have been radio-silent the last couple of weeks but starting today we are back! So, I've been reading chainsaw man, and I've wanted to cover it on the show, but I think we're going to start easing into the topic and into manga in general. Today, we will have a brief summary of volume one, then a couple of weeks from now, we will break down all of Part 1. Anyways, give it a listen.

    How Anime Can Annoy You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 17:48


    Hey there. Today we briefly look into some of my pet peeves in the medium. Mostly, these are just minor things that feel like they get in the way of the story we are trying to enjoy. What troupes or cliches in anime get on your nerves?

    Broaden Your Anime Horizons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 30:03


    Welcome Back! Today, I wanted to talk about the lesser known side of anime, shorts, and why their existence is important for anime as a whole. Good stories come in many packages. I'll see you all next Saturday!

    Dragonball, Comics, and VAs w/ Martin Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 92:00


    Happy Saturday! This week we are joined by DBZ fan and comic book extraordinaire, Martin Davis, to have a general discussion about anime, comics, and my obsession with Japanese voice actors. I hope you will enjoy, and I'll see you next week.

    My Top 10 Anime Protagonists!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 30:22


    Heya! In Today's episode, I break down my current list of my top 10 anime protagonists. Now, I know that I have some divisive picks in here, but it's all for the sake of conversation. Want to talk with me about one of my choices? Tweet at me: @Charlieisntwell. Thank you and see you next Satrurday!

    The Problem with Closure in Anime

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 17:42


    Today, I wanted to take a quick look at a recurring problem I find in mostly smaller anime series, closure. Because of time or money, some shows that we love end without the chance of telling the full story. Let's talk about it.

    Sleepers of the Fall 2021 Anime Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 19:51


    In today's episode, We talk about shows airing during the 2021 Fall Anime Season that might fly under the radar. I feel like all of the shows covered have the potential to be exceptional and re-watchable. These are my shows to watch of the current anime season. Let's talk about them.

    Let's Talk about Isekai!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 20:02


    In our first episode, I decided to cover the genre of Isekai in anime. What once was a rare and intriguing concept for a story has become a common occurrence every anime season. Let's discuss.

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