Come join Emma and Brian recap and analyze story structure from various anime, one season at a time, episode by episode. If we don’t stumble upon the episode’s themes, we’ll at least make some jokes along the way!
Mob Psycho 100 II: Episode 4. It's an Exorcist reference! They got the possessed girl and everything. We are going on a hiatus after this episode. We'll still be around on Twitter! Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Mob Psycho 100 II: Episode 3. Watch out, this episode slaps. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Mob Psycho 100 II: Episode 2. She's faster than Mob bro, watch out Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Mob Psycho 100 II: Episode 1. In which we begin with the second season because we’re more interested in it than the first. Don’t worry, we’ll catch you up. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Brian finally pays off that bet from episode 60 and writes an episode of Cardcaptor Sakura. Emma is so here for it. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Promare: The Movie. If Gurren Lagann was reimagined as a new original movie, this be it. We try something new and watch the movie while giving commentary. Yes, it gets out of hand but we both talk about how our brains work and see the world. And isn't that what podcasts are about? Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 27! It's the finale! Brian got no sleep from having too many epiphanies. He wrote an entire white board full of charts. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 26. It's the penultimate episode! In typical anime fashion, our hero must dive deep into their subconscious to reconcile or atone with who they really are to kick ass. We're just calling it "Metaphor Space". Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 25. Oh boy... Get ready for an emotional ride. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 24. One of the features of Despairville. Redshirts aren't safe from this part of space, no matter how lovable they are. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 23. CW: Discussion of unfulfilled suicide Simon and Rossiu learn to kick logic to the curb and do the impossible. Such as making a warp-portal fueled by love. Also, it's that shot from the very beginning from episode 1. Full circle baby. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com.
Gurren Lagann: Episode 22. This was a giggle-fest of an episode. We had some moon hijinks, a disproportion robotic-centaur, and women. This show gets meta by describing "rising action". Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 21. We did it folks. Using Emma's Classics Studies degree, we understand why Yoko needs to be sexy. She's the glue that holds society together. Don't get us wrong, misogyny still sucks. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 20. We take a peek into Simon's personal hell, and it's great. Rossiu gets depressed and Kittan gets a shotgun. Not too bad. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 19. Simon is put on trial and few seconds in, he's already sentenced to death. More importantly, Brian points out to Emma one of the many shared plot points this has with studio TRIGGER's recent movie, PROMARE. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 18. No one is allowed to interrupt him while consoling the head in the jar. Exposition must be done. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 17. It’s time skip o’clock and everything you own has a face. Their world has a million babies, which we all know is too much freedom. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 16. We have a very special game show episode! We test Emma's memory of past podcast information and trivia. Revisiting some Cardcaptor Sakura and of course Gurren Lagann. If Emma can answer a number of questions correctly, Brian will write a Cardcaptor Sakura ep. If not, she'll post a drawing of Ass-chan cosplaying Gurren Lagann characters. The stakes are high. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 15. We've finally reached the heart of Teppelin to meet face-to-face with the Spiral King! Emma has a bunch of theories where we'll go next with our heroes. Also, Sharktooth gets promoted to "Immortal Hypeman". Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 14. This show might not be the greatest at writing battle strategy, but we come to an understanding that these story beats are usually fueled by “you know what would be cool…” Emma pulls her wicked knowledge from the Iliad. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 13. According to Emma anyway. We find out beastmen go through an Odinsleep. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 12. We pretty much talk about one particular scene from this beach episode. Twitter:@ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 11. Simon is back better than ever! We've finally reached the point where Simon understands who he is and he's kicking butt for it. Not in a bully way, but a heroic way. Also, Emma's hoping for a wedding. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 10. "You aren't bro, your bro is bro. And he's dead." That's what Nia said this episode. Just kidding, there's more nuances to it. We discuss Nia's character and sexist concerns? Just remember that Kittan is the leader. May he reign forever. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 9. It's the aftermath of the great tragedy. We follow our heroes in the newly acquired, Dai-Gurren. Which we totally remembered the name to and for sure didn't get it mixed up with the original name, Dai-Gunzan. We then meet Emma's favorite girl in a box, Nia. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 8. It finally happened. This one gets a little emotional. Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 7. A little divisive this episode. Where Brian enjoyed it but Emma felt discomfort. Yeah, the action was fun and the cavalry arrived but was there even a POV? Kamina became more of a symbol than a person when up against Sharktooth. And his boss, Thymilph! And we hear about HIS boss, the Spiral King! Twitter:@ASStructure Email:AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 6. We made it to our 50th episode of the podcast! What a perfect time to have a hot spring episode. Too bad Brian must've dropped his microphone in the water because there are some audio technical difficulties. As for the show, we really get to know Rossiu more and discuss what makes an episode a filler. Does this count as one? Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 5. We pull a reverse Wizard of Oz! Where we start with color and do most of the episode in not color. Rossiu, Gimmy, and Darry join the team! Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 4. ...And unfridging them too. They name-dropped Sharktooth's real name in the episode recap. Like not even during the show proper. We also meet the Black Siblings. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 3. Last season, Brian was charmed by Yukito and his dad sweater. This season, Emma found her soulmate. We meet Kamina's opposite. He's disciplined, like hierarchy, but man does he have a smile. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 2. This week we are introduced to Yoko's fellow villagers, including Leeron. We talk a little about how LGBTQ+ characters are depicted in anime. As well as the roles Yoko and Kamina's father possibly have for our story. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Gurren Lagann: Episode 1. Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! We are now on a little show that Brian has seen and Emma hasn't. A lot of fun. We talk about the expectation from the shows and Emma actually knows the spoiler. You know the one. And if not, we don't state it here. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com Music: Wake Up by Desired
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie. It's the movie! Sakura goes to Hong Kong and doesn't tell her friends actually from Hong Kong. Don't worry, they meet up and tell a fortune teller some bad news. She dug it. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: FINAL Episode. We made it gang. We go in-depth in this episode and take a look at the "season" as a whole. There's some fumbling but I think we get there with insight. We'll talk about the first CCS movie for the next episode where we'll reveal our next anime! Thank you Cardcaptor Sakura. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 45. It's the last card, Rocky! But that's not as important as the bombshell that drops, Yue! Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 44. Brian wasn't ready for this one! With the finale so close, we introduce a new segment: Brian's Theory Corner! We'll get to the bottom of this. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 43. We're getting close to the end folks! Guess that means Meiling needs to go back home. But that doesn't mean she wasn't loved. We'll miss her. Oh there were also Twins. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 42. Yup, it's the play. We talk about how Sakura is the hero because of her inner Light and conquering the Dark. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 41. Is this episode a big metaphor for patience and how it pays off? Maybe. Green Kid gets stuck in Sand and tells Sakura to trust him. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 40. Life may get unsettling every now and then. With a fisheye lens here or there, but understand that everything will be alright. You got this. It's a short one but Sakura finally understands her Dream. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 39. Sakura is sick today, better take it easy. Or use the Mirror card to stay in bed for you. Sure, that works too. Also, Touya kept his ex's number just in case; Yukito seems cool about it. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 38. Sakura goes to a strawberry farm where nothing of value happens. However, she does get The Shield 2.0, I mean The Lock. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 37. We go deep in this touching episode where Tomoyo loses her voice. It was a moving episode. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStorySturcture@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 36. The show has been building that Mizuki is a mysterious lady, again. We get it! Sadly, nothing really new happens. With the exception of Sakura joining the 5th grade and a new opening/ending sequence. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 35. It's Christmas, but the park is on fire! All is good, Sakura is here to save the day. Let's evacuate the people. Wait, why are you putting them to sleep? Oh no... Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 34. Like the plot, this episode was a well executed riddle. While leaving things ambiguous, it was deliberate. We had a fun time talking about the dynamics between author vs. audience and unfocused vs. intentional writing. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 33. The gang goes ice staking which turns into ice fishing. And they're the bait. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 32. For an episode that involved the Change card, no one changed in the end. Watch our heroes go through no character development during an episode that would have been perfect for it. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 31. This episode was CREATED because of a throwaway line from the pilot where Sakura wished she was BIG. And Tomoyo is just happy to be there. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
Cardcaptor Sakura: Episode 30. We meet a new character this week. Her name is Rei, she has no friends, likes to run, and we'll probably never see her again. Watch Sakura go through the dilemma of either catching the Dash card or enabling Rei for being a cheater-cheater pumpkin-eater. Twitter: @ASStructure Email: AnimeStoryStructure@gmail.com
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