Anime Storytelling

One of the most popular theme songs in anime history is so significant because of how insignificant it is. Let’s talk about it. PS: hope you’ve all been well throughout this pandemic

Anime has an answer for everything, and NOW it’s showing us what to do in light of our social distancing due to the Corona virus. Find out now!

Quinn is back as our guest, and I keep him in subject a little bit better, LOL.

Breaking the usual format for the very first episode of season 3! Brought Dr Quinn on the show for an extended rant on anime, corona virus, government,

Today’s episode is going to be a quick one in which we pick up where we left off a week ago in regards to Miyazaki and how his quest to be different on anime applies to writing song lyrics.

The Anime Violet Evergarden has an opening theme whose lyrics will move you. Quite literally. We will be focusing more on the songwriting aspects of storytelling from here on in. Enjoy!

Before Hayao Miyazaki became the Anime legend as we know him, he was working at the animation studio of Osamu Tezuka. Here he learned to conquer his demon of drawing like Tezuka, in order to find his own unique drawing style in animation. In this episode we will discuss how we can use what Miyazaki learned from working with Tezuka in order to find YOUR unique voice in storytelling.

Today is a SPECIAL episode of the newly titled Anime Story Gold show, because will be discussing the opening theme song for fate grand order absolute demonic front Babylonia with-OUT having to compare different English translations. Instead, we’ve found a great translation on YouTube from a singer named MEWSIC. We strike anime story gold when we find out how the opening theme song titled “Phantom Joke” teaches us to write from a youthful point of view.

Hayao Miyazaki is one of the biggest names in anime, and for good reason. In this episode of the anime storytelling show, we’ll be discussing Miyazaki‘s biggest tip for bringing larger audiences in when it comes to your story. Also, We’re changing the name of this podcast! Stay tuned to find out what it is.

There are a number of ending themes for Anime in which the English translation we are given is incomplete and does not express the true meaning of the song. Today will discuss the ending theme of Gintama, and two super secret techniques of of giving your readers the feels with your story. You can find the link to the better translated version here: https://www.jpopasia.com/spyair/lyrics/45572/samurai-heart-some-like-it-hot/samurai-heart-some-like-it-hot/

As stated before, cowboy bebop is one of the most popular anime of all time. But what is it about its storyline that makes it so popular? Today we’re gonna talk about the one thing you need as a storyteller to keep viewers and listeners on the edge of their seats, ready to eat up your fantastic story.

Cowboy bebop is still one of the most popular anime, and with it came the most popular ending themes in anime, The Real Folk Blues. But...the subtitles they gave us at the end of the show are partly wrong. Not to mention, some of the most powerful lyrics of the song were left out! Today, we’re going to discuss the deeper, extended version of The Real Folk Blues, and how it shows to pack even MORE power and emotion to our stories than ever before!

We’re adding a new segment to the Anime Storytelling Show about the storytelling tactics found in theme songs, starting with an ending theme from an anime produced by the same folks who brought you Afro Samurai, Hellsing, and Full Metal Panic!

Many great stories not only entertain us, but teach us lessons that we can apply to real life. In this episode we will discuss how your stories can do the same, and why anime is the BEST platform to do this.

Writers block is one of the biggest hurdles of the creative process. In this episode, we’ll go into two super secret techniques found in anime (and HipHop) on how to get past those blocks and tell those great stories you want to tell.

Anime fans! If you’re looking for a solid guide to heroic storytelling this will be the most helpful episode of the anime storytelling show you’ve ever heard! We’ll be discussing the heroes journey and how to apply it to a Toonami classic! Find out what that classic is by listening now!

We will begin discussing the hero’s journey, one of the most common story formats in anime. More Vinland Saga

A common question we ask ourselves while buildIng the plot of our stories is where to go next? Today we talk about the biggest secret in keeping our plots cohesive.

Wow, been a long time, but we’re back. We’re going to quickly talk about a few things outside of the anime world that can really inspire our storytelling and how they’ve inspired animate artists. This show will continue to transform overtime, and as new ideas come up I’ll let you know.

A lot of folks rap about anime, but they often make the same mistakes over and over when doing so. Here’s some advice on how to make anime raps that don’t suck.

Get triggered! That’s the lesson we learn from top-rated anime “Bloom Into You,” as we dive into an amazing storytelling tip!

Akira had its 30-year anniversary a while back, and it’s still an amazing anime, despite a par-TICULAR issue. Here’s why...

The manga Maximum ride offers us a great lesson about getting our story ideas down fast. Ever sit down to write your story, and want it to be perfect? You stress and stress in your mind about how to make it flawless, only to realize that an hour’s gone by, and you’re still staring at a blank page? We’ve been there, so let’s talk about the solution.

Future Diary gives a quick reminder about how to hook audiences from the start.

Goblin Slayer’s first episode has a way of catching us by surprise, but not in the way you think it provides us with a news story telling tip, and an older tip that can’t be overstated.

Was asked by fellow podcaster Wasasum what being an anime podcaster means to me. Had a talk on his 100th episode along with Kid Benji, Animanga Nation, Anime Nerd, and Wasasum himself. I’m currently having trouble uploading that audio, so I’ll at least offer my own answer, along with the one thing we as anime podcasters seem to have in common. Peace to Wasasum, Animanga Nation, Kid Benji, and Anime Nerd for the inspiration.

Last time we selected the anime Mushishi, purely based off the vibes of its music. Did the music capture the essence of Mushishi’s story? Find out today.

Diving into anime soundtracks for the first time in a while. We’ll be listening to Mushishi, and how to pick new anime to watch using only your ears.

Checking in with a quick analogy to Goku’s younger years, and the one thing you need to be good at storytelling.

Boku No Hero’s Twice turns out to have an interesting back story, and it reminds us how to build unique characters. Let’s talk about it.

Angels of Death is right on time with its story model, considering all that’s going on today. Let’s talk about it!

The hot-headed characters we find in our stories are fan favorites fir a reason. Bakugo is a grear exanple

Revamping the series with an idea for a revenge story.

The Angels of Death anime maintains that one element that shows up in nearly all horror stories. Let’s talk about it.

We are not used to filler in Boku no hero academia, end it may seem strange without the proper context. Time for another story telling tip!

Back with the podcast, talking Fooly Cooly, its consistency with leaving your comfort zone, and a SPECIAL announcement for all you FLCL HipHop heads out there.

Telling a great story can sometimes take research but there are plenty of resources inside and outside the anime community that can help. We’ll be discussing 3 of those resources right here.

One of the newest anime of the season is all about YOU!

When anime and manga artists receive death threats from fans, we have to ask ourselves: what elements of this story are being taken so seriously and why? Featuring special guest and podcast host AnimeNerd

When you’re having trouble on having a unique story idea, think of Boku No Hero Academia’s Todoroki.

The storytelling in My Hero Academia is great, and the intro is part of what keeps it great. Use this tactic and you can build great stories too!

Character Archetypes can serve as great models, but when there’s no uniqueness...

Sold some old manga titles and learned about storytelling in the process.

So many rappers are influenced by anime, so I’ve got a question...

Today we discuss how My Hero Academia, aka Boku No Hero Academia shows us the most important thing our characters need to for our audiences to really feel them.

Deadman Wonderland, and most anime have this one flaw. Just one flaw that I get annoyed by. Let’s talk about it.

We're collaborating with Wasasum Anime Reviews to talk about 4 of our favorite anime soundtracks, including Fooly Cooly which just had its season 2 premiere.

I’m in a community of talented musicians who LOVE anime. We’re talking with the bro Brian Mondi, singer, song-writer, cosplayer, and performer about his favorite anime and anime music.

Discussing anime and anime soundtracks with our fellow anime fans

At ACEN convention speaking with fellow fans about their favorite anime stories and music