Get In The Mecha

Tsurune's Second Season was a blast and an improvement to its predecessor in almost every conceivable way. But what exactly is a sequel and what makes a Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha a great one? In this episode I try to wrap my head around anime sequels in the context of the show and make some conclusions as to what they are. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - I'm Not A 'Sequel Guy' 4:39 - What Is A Sequel? 7:33 - Character Writing 17:09 - Sequels As A Learning Opportunity 18:47 - Yamamura & Visual Stuff 25:29 - Intentionality & Effects Animation 29:33 - Closing Thoughts 32:40 - Outro (TikTok Announcement) & Music Credits Full Show Notes: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2023/09/23/tsurune-the-linking-shot-how-to-sequel-gitm-podcast-ep-119/ Takuya Yamamura Interview(s) on Febri: https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_2_1/ https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_1_1/ https://febri.jp/topics/tsurune2_1_2/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getinthemecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Listen to Get In The Mecha on podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/getinthemecha Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

Get In The Mecha is officially back! In this episode I'm catching up on some of the analysis that I missed by talking about some of the sleeper hits of 2022 that I think are worth going back to. How does Tatami Time Machine Blues differ from The Tatami Galaxy? How does The Girl From The Other Side configure into the current anime landscape? What can music videos teach us about storytelling? All this and more in this episode. Thanks so much for your patience over the first half of this year (and before that) - I'm graduating this month which means I finally have the time to produce the podcast consistently again. I can't wait to share all of my thoughts on a regular basis like before! Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/VEQHa6loaKw Show Notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2023/07/10/the-forgotten-anime-of-2022-gitm-podcast-ep-118/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Why 2022? 4:23 - Tatami Time Machine Blues 9:18 - The Girl From The Other Side 14:20 - Tangent: What Counts As 'Anime'? 16:11 - TGFTOS Continued 17:15 - He's Playing Our Song (and Naoko Yamada) 23:54 - Futari-bun no Shoumei 27:59 - Thunder In Bud (And Why MVs Matter) 37:14 - Credits Garden of Remembrance @ Annecy 2023 - https://programme.annecyfestival.com/en/movies/20232143 My INU-OH piece for Full Frontal - https://fullfrontal.moe/inu-oh-is-a-film-about-artists-for-artists/ The Girl From The Other Side Anime Official Twitter - https://twitter.com/totsukunishoujo Koji Yamamura Webinar - https://youtu.be/tEh-31qq1sg The other two TGFTOS Storyboard Artists - https://koyanomoe.tumblr.com/ https://takuto-katayama.tumblr.com/ Futari-bun no Shoumei - https://youtu.be/JBeEpW8l-Mg My Futari-bun no Shoumei Thread - https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha/status/1606135974362128384?s=20 Thunder In Bud - https://youtu.be/K26fPtPcCys Works Mentioned: How Do You Live?, Tatami Time Machine Blues, The Tatami Galaxy, The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl, Sonny Boy, The Girl From The Other Side, He's Playing Our Song, A Silent Voice, Heike Monogatari, Garden of Remembrance, Kimi no Iro, Futari-bun no Shoumei, Thunder In Bud, Neon Genesis Evangelion Main Artists Referenced: Shingo Natsume, Fuga Yamashiro, Moko-chan, Yutaro Kubo, Satomi Maiya, Koji Yamamura, Naoko Yamada, Naoko Ogigami, loundraw, Suguru Asakura, que, KAF, Hakushi Hagesawa Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com (I will go back to checking these again) Listen to Get In The Mecha on podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/getinthemecha Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

Recently I've been thinking a lot about the things that divide up an anime episode, be it an OP or short intertitles - and so I decided to make a whole episode about them! In this edition of Get In The Mecha, I talk about how these dividing mechanisms make all the difference to how an episode / film feels and ask the question of what is so important about structure. This is the last episode of 2022! I want to get the podcast back on track next year so bear with me a little longer. Thanks for all your support, feedback and attention this year! Video Version of this episode: - https://youtu.be/1Cx_ZWJWN-c 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Structure & Dividers 3:06 - Openings, Ending Credits & Avants 14:00 - Eyecatches & Title Cards 19:25 - Intertitles & Other Dividers 28:48 - Closing Thoughts 30:53 - Outro + Credits 32:26 - super secret post-credit scene 2000 Lightyears into Sonny Boy – Interview with Shingo Natsume: https://fullfrontal.moe/2000-lightyears-into-sonny-boy-interview-with-shingo-natsume/ Chisholm, Reading Intertitles: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01956051.1987.9944095 Artists Mentioned: Shingo Natsume, Akiyuki Shinbo, Tatsuya Oishi, Eunyoung Choi, Masaaki Yuasa, Nobutoshi Ogura, Satoru Utsunomiya, Yoshimichi Kameda Anime Mentioned / Referenced: Do It Yourself!!, Sonny Boy, Kizumonogatari, The Soultaker, Nichijou, Kemonozume, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, The End of Evangelion, EVANGELION: DEATH(TRUE)^2, Sk8, 86 Eighty-Six Show Notes for this episode: - https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/12/31/how-is-anime-divided-gitm-podcast-ep-117/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Listen to Get In The Mecha on podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/getinthemecha Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

On this episode I'm taking a bit of a break from the usual essay-style content to take a look at all the amazing anime coming out this Autumn / Fall! With so many shows coming out, let's take a look at what this season has to offer as well as the promising artists who are behind them. This episode was pretty late but bare with me! Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/ROnbAn01RcQ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Preface For Episode Format 2:45 - Podcast Appearances 4:04 - Tatami Time Machine Blues 7:05 - Bocchi The Rock! 10:54 - Do It Yourself!! 16:48 - Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 22:06 - Watch At Your Own Pace 24:43 - Outro & Credits DIY Character Trailer: https://youtu.be/9yYB3L14_JU Just Weebs Episode I Was On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9l2nqcJqkY Japanese History (Hidden In Our Screens) Episode I Was On: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rPIQRwCKMN8SIhMvXIyOw?si=uOeFqn9MR2uA8Bdry3ddGg Artists Mentioned: Shingo Natsume, Fuga Yamashiro, Keiichiro Saito, Kerorira, Kazuhiro Yoneda, Yuusuke Matsuo, Yasuhiro Asagi, Hiroyuki Imaishi, Kai Ikarashi Anime Mentioned: Tatami Time Machine Blues, Bocchi The Rock!, Do It Yourself!!. Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Sonny Boy, ACCA-13, Boogiepop and Others, The Tatami Galaxy, Night Is Short Walk On Girl, Yama no Susume, Gleipnir, Kageki Shoujo, SSSS.Gridman, SSSS.Dynazenon, Promare, BNA, Gurren Lagann. Show Notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/09/20/fall-2022-anime-is-almost-here-gitm-podcast-ep-116/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Listen to Get In The Mecha on podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/getinthemecha Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-the-road-again Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

We're just over halfway into the year, so I thought it was the right time to bring back the Get In The Mecha Mid-Year Review, the annual episode of the podcast where I reflect on what I've taken away from anime this year so far. This time around, I have gathered a few insights from watching anime films in the cinema and I also spent time thinking about some of the smaller visual elements that uplift the TV Anime experience. Video Version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVdMPCpZ_E4 Show Notes: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/07/17/what-ive-learnt-about-anime-the-2022-mid-year-review-gitm-podcast-ep-115/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Context 2:07 - Watching Anime Films In The Cinema 3:59 - 21:9, Inu-Oh & Jujutsu Kaisen 0 6:08 - Perfect Blue (In The Cinema) 9:48 - 'Small' Things Go A Long Way 11:24 - Saito & The Executioner And Her Way Of Life 13:12 - Ishii & 86 Eighty-Six 14:50 - Final Thought 16:00 - Outro + Credits Staff Mentioned / Referenced: Masaaki Yuasa, Sunghoo Park, Satoshi Kon, Shinji Hashimoto, Keiichiro Saito, Shingo Natsume, Toshimasa Ishii, Tomohiko Ito Anime Mentioned: Inu-Oh, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Perfect Blue, The Executioner And Her Way Of Life, Sonny Boy, 86 Eighty-Six, Erased Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZghO2lsctQguZaIanwXWg Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com All Links: https://linktr.ee/getinthemecha Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night Adventure Time https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

Water is extremely versatile in the real world and the same can be said for its place in animated filmmaking. In this episode of Get In The Mecha I take a look at how anime makes use of water as a device for telling profound stories, from Attack On Titan to Heike Monogatari. I also discuss why it is worth loooking into these tools for yourself when engaging with a piece of art. Video Version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/64IWFKvyNCA Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - The Iceberg 4:11 - The Great Passage 7:32 - March Comes In Like A Lion 11:57 - Attack On Titan 15:48 - Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu 18:40 - Heike Monogatari 24:23 - 'Over-reading' & Intentionality 27:14 - Outro + Music Credits Show Notes for this episode: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/06/12/studying-water-visual-storytelling-in-anime-gitm-podcast-ep-114/ Staff & Creators Mentioned: Shion Miura, Takuya Sato, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, Naoyuki Asano, Ryousuke Nakamura, Nobutaka Yoda, Kazuya Shiotsuki, Hajime Isayama, (AOT S3 P2 #10 Staff: SB - Daizen Komatsuda / ED - Tetsuya Wakano, Shintaro Itoga & Tetsuro Araki), Tokuyuki Matsutake, Mamoru Hatakeyama, Nobukage Kimura, Naoko Yamada For complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night Adventure Time: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

Neon Genesis Evangelion (my all-time favourite anime series) and Sonny Boy (one of my favourite anime from 2021) touch on similar topics of personal growth, control and even change. In this episode I want to talk about the indirect conversation that Hideaki Anno & co. and Shingo Natsume have as well as what we can take from both anime. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - My Experience with Sonny Boy 3:16 - The Ending of NGE 6:49 - Pressure & Expectations 12:20 - Optimism & Control 15:31 - The 'Pretention' Problem 17:43 - Conversations & Originality 19:52 - Outro & Music Credits Creatives Mentioned: Hideaki Anno & Shingo Natsume Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 Leave a rating on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZghO2lsctQguZaIanwXWg For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night Adventure Time https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

I finally took the time to watch Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu and now I can't stop thinking about it! In this episode, I try to explore one of my favourite aspects of the anime in a bit more depth - the 'death' and 'life' of art. What does this entail? How does an art form or a piece of art 'die'? Is mecha anime dead? All this and more this week. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - My Favourite Line in Rakugo Shinjuu 5:58 - The Narrative of the Rakugo 'World' 9:32 - Death & Legacy 13:25 - Why Mecha Isn't 'Dead' 18:13 - Art & Ideas 20:30 - Outro & Music Credits Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/sQG5d8Ucnok Show Notes: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2022/04/09/rakugo-shinjuu-the-death-life-of-art-gitm-podcast-ep-112/ Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 Leave a rating on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZghO2lsctQguZaIanwXWg For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com All platform / social media links: https://linktr.ee/getinthemecha Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again by Alex McCulloch https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night Adventure Time https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

I know we're already in March but let's talk about the anime staff I discovered for the first time in 2021! 2021 was a really great year for anime, in terms of the number of exciting projects that came out, which of course meant that I came across many cool creatives at the same time. In this episode I share who I've come across, why I gravitated to their work and more on this episode of Get In The Mecha. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/hn09ZCO-icg Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:42 – Yuki Yonemori, Keiichiro Saito & Nobuhide Kariya (WEP & Sonny Boy) 7:07 – Fuuga Yamashiro & the Heike team (Heike Monogatari) 9:49 – Ikuo Yamakado & Kohei Hatano (Mars Red) 14:28 – Post-Edit Notes on Link Click 15:49 – Li Haoling & co. (Link Click) 19:02 – Hiromatsu Shuu (Da Wang Rao Ming) 21:37 – niL, Asuka Dokai &

Get In The Mecha is back and so is our annual edition of Unskippable Openings, where I talk about some of my favourite openings from the past year! An important thing I want to cover in this year's edition is the question, 'what is the relationship between the opening and the show itself?'. In this episode, I try to not only talk about the openings I really liked but the people who worked on them and what they do to deepen our understanding of the anime. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Review 2:45 - Jujutsu Kaisen OP 2 7:52 - Wonder Egg Priority OP 13:47 - Odd Taxi OP 18:13 - Openings As Commentary 21:51 - The Two-Way Flow 23:21 - Outro & Music Credits 25:53 - Post-Credit Notes (Why I Was Gone) Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/cQW_IBorbXM Apologies for the unplanned break! If you want to hear what happened, please refer to the post-credit notes at the end of the episode! Thank you for the review Phoenix! Check out TheAnimeTea on YouTube & podcast platforms: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAnimeTea/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-anime-tea/id1454315254 Openings Discussed In This Episode: Who-ya Extended - VIVID VICE (JJK OP 2) - https://youtu.be/8nNujr378EA Anemoneria - SUDACHINO UTA (WEP OP) (Song only) - https://youtu.be/ckXtZrTzJbM Skirt & Punpee - ODDTAXI (Odd Taxi OP) - https://youtu.be/jX-Ry1VxeDQ Creatives Mentioned In This Episode: Shingo Yamashita - https://anidb.net/creator/5323 Shin Wakabayashi - https://anidb.net/creator/12865 Jin Oyama - https://anidb.net/creator/58313 Ryoji Yamada - https://twitter.com/ryojiyamada Ren Onodera - https://anidb.net/creator/63153 Yaamashita Interview (Crunchyroll Extras) - https://youtu.be/eS8nHSyz_RI Anime Mentioned In This Episode: Jujutsu Kaisen, Wonder Egg Priority, Odd Taxi, Shinsekai Yori, Ranking of Kings Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 Leave a rating on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZghO2lsctQguZaIanwXWg For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Listen to Get In The Mecha on podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZghO2lsctQguZaIanwXWg All Links: https://linktr.ee/getinthemecha Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/synth-wave-by-alex Chill Wave 3 by Alex McCulloch: https://opengameart.org/content/chill-1 On The Road Again Mastered: https://opengameart.org/content/on-a-monday-night Adventure Time Revised: https://opengameart.org/content/adventure-time-revised

The new year is approaching and a there's a lot of anime on the way. On this week's episode of Get In The Mecha I take a look at the anime projects that I'm most excited for and talk about who is working on them. And at the end I give my take on an important question - can this much anime be sustained by the industry? Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VreGShyXP0w Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro + Review 3:15 - Akebi's Sailor Uniform 8:51 - The Orbital Children 14:20 - Exception, Vampire In The Garden & Bocchi The Rock! 17:02 - INU-OH 19:26 - The Girl From The Other Side 23:22 - Is A Lot Of Anime A Good Thing? 26:49 - Outro & Music Credits 28:13 - Post-Credit Notes Please refer to the post-credit notes at the end of this episode first before issuing any complaints or corrections! Thanks to Selena, EyecatchGlasses, Aaron, Inspirashamul, Dimitri & Nico for the ratings on Spotify! Creatives mentioned in this episode: Akebi's Sailor Uniform staff: Miyuki Kuroki - https://anidb.net/creator/14430 Megumi Kouno - https://anidb.net/creator/16213 Rino Yamazaki - https://anidb.net/creator/53377 Kana Utatane - https://anidb.net/creator/53092 Akari Saitou - https://anidb.net/creator/20010 Hisayo Usui - https://anidb.net/creator/17658 Asuka Yokota - https://anidb.net/creator/10444 The Orbital Children staff: Mitsuo Iso - https://anidb.net/creator/154 Toshiyuki Inoue - https://anidb.net/creator/5734 Ken`ichi Yoshida - https://anidb.net/creator/503 Vampire In The Garden / Exception staff Tetsuya Nishio - https://anidb.net/creator/3051 Yoshitaka Amano - https://anidb.net/creator/4482 Bocchi The Rock! staff: Keiichirou Saitou - https://anidb.net/creator/57709 Kerorira - https://anidb.net/creator/56433 INU-OH staff: Masaaki Yuasa - https://anidb.net/creator/49 Fuuga Yamashiro - https://anidb.net/creator/59946 The Girl From The Other Side Staff: Yutaro Kubo - https://anidb.net/creator/63234 Satomi Maiya - https://anidb.net/creator/63233 Some examples of Kubo & Maiya's work: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=satomi_maiya https://yutarokubo.com/ Leave a rating on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZghO2lsctQguZaIanwXWg Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

What ties rich historical narratives like Heike Monogatari together? On this episode of Get In The Mecha I complete my trilogy of discussions on Heike Monogatari by taking a look at the anime's smart use of visual metaphors. This week I dive into the various symbols the show uses, what we can learn from them and most importantly - why are they so important in historical anime. Thank you for the review Ohirafan! Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/mPYRp-cQrdM Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Review Reading 3:31 - Context 4:26 - Flowers 10:24 - Wings / Butterflies 13:19 - Biwa Strings 17:45 - Dynamics 19:31 - Cinematography & The Strings 23:46 - Visual Identity & History 30:37 - Outro & Music Credits Creatives Mentioned in this Episode: Naoko Yamada: https://anidb.net/creator/1791 Moko-chan: https://anidb.net/creator/virtual/437546 Takashi Kojima: https://anidb.net/creator/11763 Takuya Yamamura: https://anidb.net/creator/2656 Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

I couldn't stop thinking about the anime Heike Monogatari so I decided to make another episode on it - this time, I'm focusing on Episode 9, storyboarded and directed by the amazing Ryouhei Takeshita. This week, I try my best to go into depth on what I think makes this episode a standout one in the series with the goal gaining some more insight into what makes great storytelling in anime. Let's dive into one of the standout anime of the Fall 2021 season for a second time! 0:00 - Intro 1:21 - The Work of Ryouhei Takeshita 4:29 - Lighting 8:09 - Lens & Focus 14:46 - Composition & Cuts 19:02 - My Favourite Shot 21:55 - Learning From Takeshita's Direction 24:37 - Outro + Music Credits Creatives Mentioned In This Episode: Ryouhei Takeshita: https://anidb.net/creator/16512 Naoko Yamada: https://anidb.net/creator/1791 Ai Yukimura: https://anidb.net/creator/22433 Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

It's another episode of the Anime OVA series! On this week's edition, I take a look at two OVAs that I enjoyed recently, namely Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! (From Today I'll) (1992) & Lodoss-tou Senki (Record of Lodoss War) (1990). These OVAs are quite different from one another - yet they both taught me a lot of things about comedy, direction, storytelling and more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Introducing Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! 5:58 - The Akehisa Arc 6:57 - Thinking About Comedy 10:08 - Introducing Record of Lodoss War 12:24 - The Lodoss War Team 13:44 - Character Designs 14:53 - Thinking About 'Atmosphere' 15:15 - The Hirotsugu Kawasaki Episode 17:35 - The Pillar Shot 19:15 - What Can We Learn From These OVAs? 23:45 - Outro & Music Credits Creatives mentioned in this episode: Takeshi Mori, Masami Anno, Akinori Nagaoka, Rintarou, Yutaka Izubuchi, Hiroyuki Okiura, Toshiyuki Inoue, Nobuteru Yuuki, Hirotsugu Kawasaki, Morio Asaka (Main) Anime mentioned in this episode: Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! & Lodoss-tou Senki Get In The Mecha on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/getinthemecha Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Heike Monogatari kind of came out of nowhere and already there's so much to unpack from a visual perspective. In this episode, I attempt to break down this anime's approach to visual storytelling by going through the work of the various storyboard aritsts & episodes directors that featured on Episodes 1-4. How does it's approach fit with the epic's themes? How does Naoko Yamada's style as a director influence the anime's aesthetic? All this and more on this week's edition of Get In The Mecha. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Context 3:31 - The Yamada Style 9:34 - The Ai Yukimura Episode 12:26 - Shuntarou Tozawa's Direction 16:32 - The China Episode 20:27 - Learning From This Anime 25:02 - Outro + Music Credits Creatives mentioned in this episode: Naoko Yamada, Ai Yukimura, China, Shuntarou Tozawa Anime mentioned in this episode: Heike Monogatari, A Silent Voice, Just Call It Love (Music Video), Fire Force S2 Get In The Mecha on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/getinthemecha Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Akiyuki Shinbo may be one of the greatest anime directors of all time - but how exactly does he direct anime? In this week's episode of Get In The Mecha, I do a brief study of Shinbo's OVAs to get to the bottom of what his style really looks like and what we can learn from his approach to anime. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Context 3:08 - Le Portrait de Petit Cossette 9:09 - Shin Hurricane Polymar 12:28 - Tenamonya Voyagers 15:42 - Learning from Shinbo 19:33 - Outro + Music Credits Creatives mentioned in this episode: Akiyuki Shinbo, Masahiro Ando, Hirofumi Suzuki Anime mentioned in this episode: Le Portrait de Petit Cossette, Shin Hurricane Polymar, Tenamonya Voyagers, The SoulTaker, Naruto Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

In anime, animation direction is incredibly important - it has the ability to change our entire understanding of an episode and can help convey the ideas that the creatives are attempting to convey. In this week's episode, I take a closer look at how this can really affect out experience as viewers and what we can learn when we make ourselves more aware of this important credit. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Context 3:35 - CS1 - The Hakkenden E10 7:33 - CS2 - SSSS.Dynazenon E10 11:33 - CS3 - Space Dandy 15:58 - Animation is a Craft 18:41 - Outro + Music Credits (Main) Creatives Mentioned In This Episode: Masaaki Yuasa - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=masaaki_yuasa Shinya Ohira - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=shinya_ohira Kai Ikarashi - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=kai_ikarashi Kiyotaka Oshiyama - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=kiyotaka_oshiyama Eunyoung Choi - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=eun_young_choi Yoshimichi Kameda - https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yoshimichi_kameda (Main) Anime Mentioned In This Episode: The Hakkenden, SSSS.Dynazenon, Space Dandy Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ge... SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Sonny Boy has blown me away countless times and the eighth episode of the anime storyboarded by Keiichirō Saitō honestly took it to another level. In this week's episode I want to break down my thoughts on the way this episode was directed and get to the bottom of why it's so effective at making the viewer uncomfortable. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:57 - Context & Credits 7:54 - Visual 'Emptiness' 11:13 - 'Surveilling' Wide Shots 13:59 - Uncomfortable Close-Ups 17:41 - Lighting 19:43 - Animation Direction 21:42 - Masterpiece (?) 23:25 - Outro + Music Credits Again, sorry for the super late episode - trying to get schedule back in check this week! Staff Mentioned in this Episode: Keiichirō Saitō, Shingo Natsume, Nobuhide Kariya, Mari Fujino, Keita Nagasaka, Reiko Nagasawa, Akiyuki Shinbo, Tatsuya Oishi. Anime Mentioned In This Episode: Sonny Boy, Boogiepop and Others, ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., One Punch Man, Space Dandy. My Article on Sonny Boy Episode 8: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2021/09/08/the-talking-dogs-tale-exploring-sonny-boy-08-keiichiro-saitos-direction/ Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ge... SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Mecha anime pretty much always concerns the characters in it. Although this may sound like a fact to some, other people have a different viewpoint. In this episode of the podcast, I attempt to counter the idea that some mecha anime are focused mostly on 'the mechas' while others do on 'the characters'. Get In The Mecha Season 2 starts now! *Once again, apologies for the very late episode - trying to get back into the regular rhythm of things and avoid burnout in the process. Bare with me! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:33 - Pilots & Mechas 6:51 - Case Study - Patlabor 12:11 - Case Study 2 - Gundam & Macross DYRL 20:23 - The Blurred Lines Between Mech & Character 21:32 - Genre (Is Pretty Nuanced) 23:36 - Outro + Music Credits Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show (and cool takes). Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

This episode concludes both our look at the 90s Evangelion titles and this season of Get In The Mecha! In this season finale, I dive deep into the second half of The End of Evangelion - let's talk about music, absurd imagery and of course the iconic ending. Thanks for listening & see you on E101! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Absurd Imagery 12:13 - The Rift Between Dreams & Reality 15:24 - The Soundtrack 23:02 - The 2nd Ending of Evangelion 26:27 - A Hopeful Conclusion? 29:48 - Outro + Music Credits Sorry for the late episode! Had a few recording troubles but got things sorted in the end. Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show (and cool takes). Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

We finally made it. On the 100th episode and first part of the season finale of Get In The Mecha, let's discuss the first part of The End of Evangelion (1997), directed by Hideaki Anno & Kazuya Tsurumaki. Blurring the lines between beast, human & robot, Anno & Tsurumaki's direction and loads more this week. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - A Bit Of Context 6:22 - Tackling Humanity 9:23 - Connection & Conflict 13:39 - The Iso Moment 17:15 - Atmospheric Direction 20:31 - Calm & Chaos 29:20 - Outro + Music Credits Thank You for supporting this podcast for one hundred episodes! Don't really know what to say besides the fact that I'm extremely grateful for all the support and I can't wait to see where this show goes in the future. Stay tuned for part two next week! The Full Iso Cut: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/147316 Mitsuo Iso on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsoMitsuo Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show (and cool takes). Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Wonder Egg Priority has come to a close, which means it's a great time to reflect on the entire series and of course its ending. This week on Get In The Mecha, I do a bit of a mini-retrospective after the airing of the thirteenth and final episode. What still makes this series so special to me? Does the ending change how I view the entire show as a whole? Who exactly worked on this show? All this and more on a jam-packed episode of the GITM Podcast. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - I Still Love WEP 6:05 - 'Human' Characters 8:49 - Discovering Ourselves 12:35 - Direction - Order & Disorder 14:41 - Direction - Past vs. Present 15:30 - Case Study - Yuuki Yonemori 17:24 - Music - Past vs. Present 18:33 - A Technical Achievement 19:16 - WEP's Conclusion 25:33 - Closing Thoughts 30:06 - Special Announcement, Outro + Music Credits Shin Wakabayashi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/huusun Yuuki Yonemori on Twitter: https://twitter.com/morinorio Save The Date - Episode 100, Two Parts, The End of Evangelion! Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show (and cool takes). Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Odd Taxi was a beautiful anime that got me thinking a lot about 'society'. What exactly makes a society? What is it that we all share as people? All these questions have been swimming in my brain for quite a while now, which is why I wanted to take on this anime for this week's podcast. From conceptualising society as a connected whole to the desire to connect with our fellow man, lets discuss this pretty profound topic in Episode 98 of Get In The Mecha. 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Contextualsing Odd Taxi 5:00 - The OP 7:30 - Comparing Cities 10:31 - The Desire To Connect 12:50 - The City Is A Character 15:37 - Direction & The Taxi 19:30 - There's Not A Single Answer 20:36 - Social Climbing & Exploiting Warmth 22:43 - 'Parasocial' Relationships 24:24 - Closing Thoughts 30:12 - Outro + Music Credits GITM Evangelion Podcast Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14gKOAsNENjmwfnR7Zrvja Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show (and cool takes). Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Sonny Boy is director Shingo Natsume's next big project. In this podcast episode, I take a deep dive into what exactly it 'is' on a political level as well as a visual level. How has Natsume's style & career built up to this point? Are we inherently political beings? Why do I like Sonny Boy so much? All this and more on the 97th episode (and the first video podcast) of Get In The Mecha. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro + Reading Review 2:27 - Introducing Sonny Boy & Natsume 5:59 - The State of Nature 8:40 - 'Law & Order' 12:53 - Why We Need Sonny Boy 14:40 - Direction Choices 19:10 - Natsume's Vision 22:55 - Outro + Music Credits This is also the first of hopefully many video podcasts to come! I made a promise and delivered! There's a bit of janky editing here and there but hopefully you guys like this format and find it a bit more engaging than tabbing out of a video card for thirty minutes. Thank you for supporting the podcast so far - it means the world and here's to a new chapter of GITM! Get In The Mecha on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/getinthemecha Thank You pgsme for the review on Apple Podcasts! SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com Music In This Episode: Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth

It has been a long journey... but we finally made it to the final arc of Bakemonogatari, The Tsubasa Cat Arc! In this episode, let's talk about the final 'act' of this fifteen episode drama. From the mental health aspects of the show becoming more prominent, to the cinematic aspect ratio used throughout the arc, what makes this arc such a special one and why exactly is this one of my favourite stretches of episodes in TV anime? All this and more in this week's episode of Get In The Mecha. Timestamps (Feel free to skip around!): 0:00 - Previously + Intro 2:48 - Plot Summary 4:47 - Storyboard Credits + What I'm Focusing On 7:30 - An Uncomfortable Oddity 12:17 - Monogatari & Mental Health 15:07 - Visual Narrative 18:40 - Telling vs Showing 21:46 - Dark vs Light 22:58 - Hitagi Crab Parallels 24:31 - The 21:9 Aspect Ratio 29:38 - Closing Thoughts 32:20 - Outro + Music Credits (Main) Staff Mentioned in this episode: Tomoyuki Itamura, Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Toshimasa Suzuki, Tatsuya Oishi, Akiyuki Shinbo, Gen'ichirou Abe, Hironori Tanaka, Ryo Imamura. SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch China Town by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

I watched a lot of 80s & 90s OVAs in the most recent lockdown. Do I regret it? Not at all! In this week's episode, I want to share what I really enjoyed about my favourite OVAs from this 'era' and more importantly what I learnt from them too about anime. From the thrilling JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) to the iconic Gunbuster (1988), let's discuss what we can enjoy about these individually but also what we can learn about anime as a whole by giving them more recognition. (Main) Anime Mentioned: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!, Gunbuster, Riki-Oh Timestamps: 0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:33 - Why I Watched A Lot of OVAs 10:50 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) 17:25 - Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! (1989) 23:18 - Gunbuster (1988) 29:46 - Main Takeaways 35:00 - Outro, Announcements & Music Credits SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

Original anime is a big part of what anime 'is' in my opinion - but why exactly is it so important for the art form and also us, the watchers of anime? This week's episode of the podcast is an attempt to get to the bottom of this and really appreciate how fun it can be to watch. From the thrilling experience of watching Wonder Egg Priority (2021) on a weekly basis to the slow burn of Akudama Drive, let's dive into the world of original anime! 0:00 - Intro 2:27 - Why Original Anime? 4:40 - 'Hype Culture' & Comparison 9:28 - The Thrill of New Anime 12:52 - Appointment Viewing 17:49 - The Joy of Not Knowing 22:45 - Marketing & Expectations 29:01 - 'Shaping' Anime 30:32 - Closing Thoughts 33:54 - Outro + Music Credits Anime Mentioned: Wonder Egg Priority, SSSS.Dynazenon, Great Pretender, Akudama Drive, Sonny Boy, Fena: Pirate Princess, Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

The Bakemonogatari re-watch is back! This week let's discuss the fourth arc of the series, The Nadeko Snake Arc. This arc marked a real turning point for me in the series in the way that it showcased a much more uncomfortable side to the series and the big ideas within it. In this episode, I touch on how exactly it creates this uneasy mood from the perspective of audio as well as visual direction, why appearance and reality are such important concepts to not only this arc but the series as a whole & more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:24 - Spoiler Warning 2:55 - Plot Summary 5:33 - Storyboard Staff & Direction 8:42 - Creating Contrast (Audio) 13:52 - Creating Contrast (Visual) 16:00 - Appearance vs. Reality & Presence vs. Absence 19:07 - A Real Life Takeaway? 20:45 - The Turning Point 22:50 - An Uncomfortable Anime 25:45 - Closing Thoughts 27:45 - Outro + Music Credits SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch China Town by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

SSSS.Dynazenon has been a wonderful experience and so I thought it would be worth taking the time to talk about my favourite moments from the series - the awkward & uncomfortable moments. In this week's episode, I talk about the funny, yet quite important 'Churro Scene' and then speak more widely about why these moments are so valuable for humanising the anime and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:14 - Spoiler Alert 2:45 - The Churro Scene & Creating Normality 9:05 - Diagetic Sound & Voice Acting 13:21 - Shot Length & 'Uncomfortable' Filmmaking 19:03 - Building Space & Subtlety 24:29 - Rethinking Worldbuilding 26:09 - Closing Thoughts 28:16 - Outro & Music Credits SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

The annual Get In The Mecha Mid-Year Review is back! In this episode, just like last year, I take the time to reflect on what I've learnt about anime this year. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a review of actual anime from this year, this isn't the episode for you - this will be looking at some more anime news-related topics and industry-centred ideas! This time around I discuss the state of the anime industry, why paying attention to credits is important and a bit more. Timestamps (Yes, these are a thing now.): 0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:07 - What is The GITM Mid-Year Review? 4:01 - State of the Anime Industry 7:19 - Kadokawa, Overproduction & Limitations 12:17 - SB/ED/AD Credits 17:43 - Animation Direction's Impact 22:11 - Anthology Series, Studios & 'Aesthetics' 26:57 - Closing Thoughts 29:55 - Outro & Music Credits Relevant Links: Producer Umehara Tweet example: https://twitter.com/kafunsyokougun/status/1376935815788425226?s=20 Kadokawa Article - Animation Business (written by Tadashi Sudo) http://animationbusiness.info/archives/11269 Animator Dormitory Channel's Video on The low wage problem: https://youtu.be/3TLLZfeF8WU 'Japan's anime goes global: Sony's new weapon to take on Netflix'- Financial Times (written by Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki): https://www.ft.com/content/9b7c1670-89b1-484c-ae25-61a500369dc3 Other related links: 'Former MAPPA Animator Describes Working Conditions as Like a 'Factory'' - ANN (writen by Lynzee Loveridge): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-05-18/former-mappa-animator-describes-working-conditions-as-like-a-factory/.172930 'Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?' - The New York Times (written by Ben Dooley and Hikari Hida): https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/business/japan-anime.html SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

Get In The Mecha is going on a (partial) break this week! To fill the space, I've decided to handily compile all six episodes of the 'Short Intro Series' into one longer episode for anyone who hasn't listened to them yet or isn't bothered to download all six episodes. I'll be back next week with more of the usual analysis content - until then, enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Episode 1 (Yutaka Nakamura) 6:40 - Episode 2 (Norio Matsumoto) 12:31 - Episode 3 (Naoya Nakayama) 18:38 - Episode 4 (Shingo Yamashita) 26:16 - Episode 5 (Yoshimichi Kameda) 33:03 - Episode 6 (Keiichiro Watanabe) 41:41 - Outro Follow Nakamura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sekise10 Nakamura's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yutaka_nakamura Matsumoto's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=norio_matsumoto Follow Nakayama on Twitter: https://twitter.com/naota0048 Nakayama's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=naoya_nakayama Follow Yamashita on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yama_ic Yamashita's animation work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=shingo_yamashita Follow Kameda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/59033ihcimihsoy Kameda's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yoshimichi_kameda Watanabe's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=keiichiro_watanabe Thank You for supporting this series - I hope there was some value in there somewhere! SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

For the sixth and final installment of the 'Short Intro To' series, let's discuss the wonderful animation of Keiichiro Watanabe! Watanabe's animation has definitely made me think twice about what I already know about Japanese animation and so in this episode I try my best to make sense of their work from the perspective of timings, 'momentum', 'tempo' and more. Thank You For Supporting This Mini Series! Watanabe's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=keiichiro_watanabe SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

For the fifth part of the 'Short Intro To' series, let's take a look at the animation of popular animator Yoshimichi Kameda! Kameda personally introduced me to a different side of animation that I had hardly experienced before and later down the line led to my fondness of the Kanada-school of animation. Let's talk about style, inspiration and more! Thank You childish!lino for the review! Follow Kameda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/59033ihcimihsoy Check out his animation work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yoshimichi_kameda Want to learn more about Kanada? Check out animetudes.com SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

For the fourth minisode in the Short Intro series, let's look at the amazing animation and direction of none other than Shingo Yamashita! Yamashita opened my eyes to another side of animation and direction that focused on distortion, risk and unconventionality. In this week's episode I want to share what I've learnt from the work of this industry titan. Follow Yamashita on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yama_ic Check out his animation work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=shingo_yamashita SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

This week, let's look at the animation and direction of Naoya Nakayama! Nakyama's work is very interesting to look at because it is centred mostly around a technical part of anime / film being the 21:9 aspect ratio. In this short episode I'll attempt to break down why exactly I think they're work on it is so great. Follow Nakayama on Twitter: https://twitter.com/naota0048 Naoya Nakayama's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=naoya_nakayama SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

In this week's 'Short Intro To' minisode, let's look at the action animation of Norio Matsumoto! Let's discuss some of their iconic moments and of course the feautures that make his animation so great in just about seven minutes! Check Out Norio Matsumoto's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=norio_matsumoto SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

In this first minisode of the first ever Get In The Mecha minisode season, let's briefly discuss the amazing action animation of the legendary animator Yutaka Nakamura. Smear, impact frames, cubes and most importantly - what his work has taught me about the anime industry! Follow Nakamura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sekise10 Check out Nakamura's work on sakugabooru: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post?tags=yutaka_nakamura SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth

As you probably already know, I like Aspect Ratios a lot. In this week's episode I want to hone in specifically on the 4:3 aspect ratio and talk about what it does for framing, space and more in the context of anime. This week I'm talking about how 4:3 has accumulated more value over time, how it creates a sense of intimacy or confinement and loads more! Next episode is the start of the first ever GITM Minisode series! I know it isn't ideal but please look forward to these bitesized discussions about some of my favourite animators / directors in the anime sphere for a few weeks. My article on 4:3: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ Just Call It Love by Mafumafu: https://youtu.be/bMwLJHWP1UE SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

I've spoken about Wonder Egg Priority's animation quite a lot - let's talk about its narrative this week! WEP goes from commenting on friendship to eventually discussing what it means to be human in the space of twelve epiosdes and the way it gets there was also marvellous to watch each week. This episode will be an attempt to understand these core themes like 'humanity' and 'adolescence' a bit better. What it means to be a teenager, averting oneself from self-destruction and more! SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

Recap movies and episodes in anime are a mixed bag. A lot of the time they can be quite mundane and even a pain to get through - but sometimes they aren't. Evangelion - Death & Rebirth is an excellent example of a recap that takes the opportunity to add more value to the content it has at its disposal; this is why I want to look at this more depth. This week I talk about how reorganising information changes how we digest it, the importance of editing and more! SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

I have discussed character-acting and action animation quite extensively on the show (and will continue to do so) but this week I want to go just a bit deeper by looking at the concept of 'form'. How animators interpret the body and give life to it through movement is very important not just for understanding how a character is feeling at a certain point in time, but also what the overarching ideas of a story really are. In this epiosde, I think about realism, distorting features of the human body and more. Staff Mentioned: Toshiyuki Inoue, Hiroyuki Okiura, Shinya Ohira, Yutaro Kubo. Anime Mentioned: Maquia - When The Promised Flower Blooms, Millennium Actress, Your Name, Ping Pong: The Animation, The Girl From The Other Side. Specific Sequences Referenced: Maquia Running Sequence: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/60770 Millenium Actress Running Sequence: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/12578 Your Name Running Sequence: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/36789 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

I have to come clean and admit that I did not think that Jujutsu Kaisen (2020) would be as good as thought it would be. What I thought would be 'just another battle-shounen anime' turned out to be an exciting and thrilling one that would have me wanting more each week. In this episode, I talk about why exactly this anime exites me (and maybe even why it should excite you too). In this session I discuss how 'visually diverse' the series has been, why the conclusion to the Mahito Arc was so beneficial and more! JJK Staff Mentioned: Hironori Tanaka, Shota Goshozono, Shingo Yamashita, Vercreek, Hero, Leaf, Tatsuya Yoshihara Other Staff Mentioned: Hiroyuki Yamashita, Chengxi Huang, Norio Matsumoto, Naoki Kobayashi, Weilin Zhang, Yutaka Nakamura, Arifumi Imai, Yuki Hayashi, Gosei Oda Specific Cuts Referenced: Vercreek (E13): www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/140472 3D Background Usage - (Yuuki Yamashita - E17): www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/144487 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth Difference by chasersgaming “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

Even though there have been a few twists and turns, the Monogatari Series has been quite 'comfortable' so far. All of that is about to change. This week I'm plunging into the Suruga Monkey Arc in Bakemonogatari in order to explore what makes it so different to the other two. In this episode I discuss the crucial change in storyboarders for this arc, how this arc takes us out of our comfort zone, action animation and more! Staff Mentioned: Tatsuya Oishi, Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Michio Fukuda, Jun Fukuda, Toshimasa Suzuki, Tomoyuki Itamura, Hironori Tanaka, Gen'ichirou Abe. Cuts Referenced: https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/5481 https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/5477 Bakemonogatari Wiki Pages Referenced: Suruga Monkey, Part 1 Suruga Monkey, Part 2 Suruga Monkey, Part 3 SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Jazz by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth Difference by chasersgaming “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

Award Season is over and as I expected, Pokémon: Twilight Wings did not get the recognition it deserved. That is why in this episode, instead of discussing the winners and nominations of the various award shows, I've decided to give Twilight Wings the spotlight I wish it had. This week I talk about how it sets itself apart from previous Pokémon series, John's inspirational mini-arc, why I cried when watching it (multiple times) and more! Staff Mentioned: Shingo Yamashita, Bahi JD, Golgo (Weilin Zhang). SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth Difference by chasergaming

Last time I discussed Wonder Egg Priority (2021), I mentioned that there were two sides to its animation; in episode 80 we talked about character-acting and so this session will focus on action animation! This week I try to figure out who and what makes the anime's action so special to try and understand why it is so vital to its tone and attitude. Background animation, smears, locations and more in this shorter episode! Staff Mentioned: Shin Wakabayashi, Naoko Yamada, Yusuke Kawakami, Takuya Niinuma, Harumi Yamazaki, Hironori Tanaka. SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

I’ve always found Gurren Lagann quite an attractive anime.  From its inspiring message to its varied cast, it simply had so many things I like in a single anime.  However, what got me really excited was how it was animated!  In this episode I give an overview of how Gurren Lagann works stylistically, who has worked on it and most importantly what we can take from it. It's definitely about time I started talking about mecha anime again on this podcast... Staff Mentioned: Yoshinori Kanada, Hiroyuki Imaishi, Akira Amemiya, Tadashi Hiramatsu, Yoh Yoshinari, sushio, Yutaka Nakamura SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth Difference by chasersgaming

I'm taking the week off! Honestly, I just need to take the time to 'recalibrate' and get up to speed again in order to make some more stuff in the upcoming months. I'm also uploading both parts of the Vinland Saga Analysis onto YouTube so if you really miss the show then go along their and tune in (assuming you haven't heard it before)! Thanks for your understanding & see you next week! SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com

Unsurprisingly, we're back in lockdown once again. But that also has meant is that I have been able to watch a bit more anime (while juggling everything else I have to do). In this episode, I talk about three rather different anime I have been trying out this lockdown. Why English dubs can work so well for comedy anime, what I like in a battle-shounen protagonist, where sports & idol anime are similar and more! I highly recommend this episode to newer anime fans in particular! Anime Mentioned: Golden Boy (1995), Jujutsu Kaisen (2020), Idoly Pride (2021). SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

Wonder Egg Priority (2021) has been the craze of the Winter 2021 Anime Season for many great reasons, from its staff to its writing. While watching this anime, how it was animated really stood out to me, which is why I want to return to the topic of character acting animation this episode. In this session, I discuss why character acting is so vital to Wonder Egg Priority in particular, some staff members who contributed to it and how the anime challenges the audience to care about this area of animation. Staff Mentioned: Yusuke Kawakami, Leaf (Ken Yamamoto), Keisuke Kobayashi, Yuki Yonemori. SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth Difference by chasersgaming

Last episode, I looked at the very beginning of the Monogatari Series and the story of Hitagi Senjougahara; this time we move onto the story of Mayoi Hachikuji! In this session, I talk about episodes 3 to 5 of Bakemonogatari, also known as the Mayoi Mai Mai Arc. How are ideas linked with visual codes? How does this arc differ to the Hitagi Crab Arc? And most importantly, where does surrealism fit into all of this? On the side, I talk about Zutomayo's latest music video, Darken! ZUTOMAYO - DARKEN: https://youtu.be/dcOwj-QE_ZE SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Jazz by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth Difference by chasersgaming “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

The Monogatari Series is one of my favourite anime of all time. But where did it all begin? In this episode, I formally start my journey into the anime. This week I tackle the first arc: Hitagi Crab. How does this arc comment on our inner thoughts? What exactly is the 'surrealist aesthetic' and how did Tatsuya Oishi & co's sequencing distance itself from anything else I've seen? On the side, I talk about the anime I have decided to watch for the Winter 2021. There's also a new intro too! Tate's Definition of Surrealism: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/s/surrealism SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Jazz by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth Difference by chasersgaming