Co-hosts Liv and Tareek watch some anime together! Every two weeks the duo watch about 6 episodes until they finish a show or drop it.
We're back after 5 months away for some free-wheeling discussion and to clean house on TWO mid shows! We talk about: Cube, Cube 2: Hypercube, Cube Zero, Angel's Egg, Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena, Sting, The First Omen, Civil War, Immaculate, Monkey Man, Imaginary, Exhuma, Dune Part 2 (and 75% of Dune the novel), The Beekeeper, The Beast, Mean Girls, Zone of Interest, Lisa Frankenstein, Love Lies Bleeding, Dragon's Dogma, Alan Wake 2, Max Payne 1-2, Final Fantasy 1-4, Rose of Versailles, 00 Gundam, and Bluey.Next time: Neon Genesis Evangelion, End of Evangelion, and Rebuild of Evangelion TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
A new anime beckons us as we step into the horror-mecha genre fusion Blue Horror! We talk about the show's early worldbuilding and some of its choices around misogyny and bleak nihilism. We also talk a bit about Anatomy of a Fall, Being John Malkovich, Lies of P, Final Fantasy Tactics, The Marvels, Bocchi the Rock!, and Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest!CWs: Discussions of sexual assault and racismTwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
Congratulations to SAG-AFTRA for their successful strike! This means we get in a bit of movie talk at the front about Five Nights at Freddy's, Priscilla, Benedetta, Irma Vep, and The Last Duel, and determine whether or not one should watch Rashomon. We then get into the 2013 anime The Flowers of Evil (and its source manga to a lesser extent) and talk about depressive vibes, thinly characterized women, and what stories work better when you haven't experienced a ton.CWs: Discussions of rape, child nudity, and suicide.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!Next time: Blue Gender
We're finally closing the book on Mushi-shi as we talk our way through these mostly-very-good final episodes! CWs: Child abuse, self-harmTwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!Next time: The Flowers of Evil
After a couple of detours about allergies and bell hooks, we get into our penultimate set of Mushi-Shi episodes! We talk (once again) about disability metaphors and shitty dads.CW: AbelismTwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
A very crunchy quartet of episodes greets us this week on TBH as we cross over the midpoint of Mushi-Shi -Next Passage- and its accompanying mid-season OVA! We talk about the show's reflections on reoccurring trauma, cycles within nature, and of course, how much it sucks to be a woman.CWs: Discussions of misogyny and child abuseTwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberazaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
No break this week as we immediately jump back into six more episodes of Mushi-Shi -Next Passage-! We talk about the show's increasingly clear visual improvements, its embrace of (generally) more straightforward narratives, and...breast milk? We also chat a little bit about Gundam 00, Ideon, and Lies of P!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberazaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
We finally found some time to record and are back with talk on the first few episodes of the 2014 continuation of Mushishi! We hoped the 9 year break would allow the show to return to the heights of its earlier episodes, but so far we're a bit...underwhelmed. We also talk for a bit about Konosuba, Demon City Shinjuku, Magic Knight Rayearth, and the first three episodes of Gundam 00 (no spoilers)!CWs: Discussions of ableismTwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberazaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
We're back after one of our intermittent breaks to finish up the first season of Mushi-shi, which perhaps fittingly ends with a few great episodes and a few clunkers. We also talk about finishing up Dennou Coil, Zeta Gundam: A New Translation, and Armored Core 6 for a bit!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
Our coverage of Mushi-shi continues as we discuss a surprisingly "problematic" set of episodes, which gives us the opportunity to discuss the blind spots and inadequacies of a show we mostly really like! We also got talk a bit at the front about anime, tattoos, and bidets.CWs: Discussions of ableism, misogyny, and racism.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
Been sitting on this episode for a week because I went on vacation, but it's a good one! We go over how we'll be changing the podcast in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA guidelines (basically: no live action movie or TV talk at the start of each episode for now), but we still get in a bit of talk about Remnant II, Dennou Coil, and Stephen King's novels Desperation and The Regulators at the front. Then we get into our middle set of Mushi-shi episodes, which go a long way toward fleshing out the show's increasingly complex perspective on community and how minorities exist within them!CW: Discussions of suicide.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
Mushi-shi continues to pique our interests more and more as it settles into its groove of one off stories and gradual worldbuilding. We share our thoughts on both topics, and start musing on some of the (possible) larger ideas motivating the show. We also talk about a lot of miscellaneous Gundam content (I tried to keep it as vague as possible), including. Zeta Gundam: A New Translation, Gundam: Evolve, and Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer. Sene also gives some thoughts on the second season of Aim For the Ace! and Gunbuster!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com.
We're back after another (shorter) break with the start of our Mushi-shi coverage! We talk about the show's open interest in metaphorical fables, its aloof, yet intriguing, protagonist, and its horror-adjacent mood. We also discuss Aim for the Ace!, Asteroid City, Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse, and the Mobile Suit Gundam compilation films!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
We're back after a few weeks off to talk about Gen Urobouchi's Obsolete, both the most normal mech anime ever made and a deeply strange one in terms of structure. We also talk about a lot of miscellaneous stuff, such as: Aim For the Ace!, Gundam SEED: Destiny, Aura Battler Dunbine, Ah! My Goddess, Bubblegum Crisis, After the Rain, Donnie Darko, and Southland Tales!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.comNext time: Episodes 1-5 of Mushi-shi!
It's time to finish up Shiki! Our final discussion on the show takes us far and wide as we get into its specific flavor of misogyny, its portrayal of mob violence, and how it ultimately works something effective and tragic out of its "both sides are flawed" structure! We also talk about Future Diary, The Little Mermaid (2023), and also deliver have a 10 minute spoilery discussion on The Tommyknockers!CWs: Discussions around pedophilia and graphic violence.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasNext time: Obsolete (2019)!
While we've some breaks in-between, we've officially hit 52 weeks (a year) of anime coverage! It makes for an episode where our energy is high as we talk about the high stakes pivots Shiki takes in its back half. We also talk about Yellowjackets, Pom Poko, The Tommyknockers (minor spoilers here), Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and...apples?TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
We're back after another week off to talk about the middle set of Shiki episodes! We discuss misogyny, foolish rationalism, and some of the grimiest violence we've ever seen. We also talk a bit about Renfield, Polite Society, Batman: The Animated Series Season 2, Evil Dead Rise, and Class Action Park.CWs: Discussion of torture/gore.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
We're already moving into a new stage of Shiki this week as the villagers begin to clue into the supernatural occurrences around them! We talk a bit about how the show threads its otherworldly and material components and increasingly cool ways. There's more movie and show discussion at the start too about Mafia Mamma, A Thousand And One, and Yellowjackets Season 2!(Note: there's some slightly odd editing this episode because my Discord kept crashing, it should be fixed next time around!)CW: Discussion of homophobiaTwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend us questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
We're back after a week off with a new anime, 2010's Shiki! We talk about the mysterious ramping epidemic going on in the rural Japanese village of Sotoba, its unique aesthetic, and its many connections to Stephen King's Salem's Lot. But before that, we've got a lot of other miscellaneous shows and movies to talk about, such as Phenomena, Yellowjackets Season 2, Succession, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Noir, Scream VI, John Wick: Chapter 4, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Renfield!CWs: Discussions of sexual assault, homophobia, and self-harm.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
Join us for our punchiest episode yet, as our relief at finishing The Twelve Kingdoms is pretty palpable! But first, we have to get to the bottom of the show's greatest mysteries. Is there a will of the heavens? Is an unstoppable cool guy better than a petty hypocrite? Is this the worst show we've covered? We also talk about GTA V, Yellowjackets Season 2, Succession Season 2, and..a certain classic giallo film.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com.Next time: Shiki (2010) Episodes 1-5!
We arrive at the end of the third arc of The Twelve Kingdoms. Secrets are revealed, baffling characterization turns take place, and Asano rides one final time. We also talk about Inside (2023), Cleo from 5 to 7, Succession Season 1, and Scream VI!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
We're back after a week break with...frankly, not a particularly interesting set of episodes. But we do our best to bring some energy to the boiling resistance plot and secret wise scholars we learn about. We also talk about Spree, Treasure Planet, Jumper, iPhones vs. Androids, and a popular Gundam bracket!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
This week I have no choice but to call The Twelve Kingdoms a bad show. It forced my hand! We talk about why that is, which has a lot to do with the show's increasingly liberal concerns. We also talk about new soft drink flavors, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Orlando, and The Wind that Shakes the Barley!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com.
We hit the halfway point of The Twelve Kingdoms, and with it a slightly better set of episodes. We talk about the show's shift into backroom politicking, as well as its new focus on two girls (including one that just needs to say sorry, and another that is going through the most miserable time in the world). We also discuss True Blood, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
This week we tackle perhaps the dullest week of episodes in TBH history: the second arc of The Twelve Kingdoms. We talk about the meager bits of enjoyable characterization, the increasingly uninteresting world building, and the inability of the show to focus on its best ideas. I also talk about my beef with Taco Bell and my recent viewing of Titanic!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend us any question to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
Sene and I are back with another bonus episode, this time talking about Nicolas Winding Refn's 2023 Netflix series Copenhagen Cowboy. We talk about how this show is kind of interesting and kind of stupid in roughly equal measures but at least works out in the end to "pretty good."CWs: Discussions of sex trafficking, body horror, and pedophilia.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
We express our feelings of disappointment over the conclusion of the first arc of The Twelve Kingdoms, specifically its heavily emphasized but under-explored messy politics. I also talk a bit about my sour feelings about A Knock at the Cabin.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
This week on TBH we hit a hell of a lot of lore. Listen to us talk about scorned would-be heroes, cool and shitty kings, and all the many lore details in-between! We also talk a bit about Millennium Mambo, Infinity Pool, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Alice, Darling.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
We're settling back into our normal classic routine of watching an anime SHOW this week with The Twelve Kingdoms! We talk about its relationship with modern isekai, the surprisingly grim tone, and the overwhelming shittiness of its powerful men. We also talk a bit about Batman: The Animated Series Season 1, Missing, and Bound!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend us questions at tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com.
We're back! After a number of delays, Sene and I are bringing you a concise discussion on Takahata's sprawling live action documentary. We also watched a lot of other stuff in the meantime, so we're bringing you takes on: M3gan, We're All Going to the World's Fair, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, FNaF lore, Pom Poko, Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, Saint Omer, A Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Wicker Man, Skinamarink, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Abbot Elementary, and...a certain Scooby-Doo "property." We're excited to be back and on a more consistent schedule going forward!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasNext time: The Twelve Kingdoms
We are once again joined by Jackson from the Abnormal Mapping network, this time to talk about Isao Takahata's Gauche the Cellist! We talk about a lot of the frictive points surrounding the film's depiction of community and music...but also how these matter less than you'd think given how Good the thing looks.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasJackson - @headfallsoffNext time: The Story of Yanagawa's Canals
Apologies for the delay, but we're at least back with a good one! Sene and I are joined once again by Grace to talk about Jarinko Chie, a delightful movie that secretly lays the groundwork for Isao Takahata's later tenure at Ghibli! We dig into the film's considerations regarding gender, family, and cat balls. We also talk for a bit about films Bones and All, Psycho-Pass: The Movie, and The Great Mouse Detective!(Note: There is some audio desynching toward the end of this episode. It mostly comes across like I'm just answering Grace and Sene instantaneously lol. I think I've figured out how to fix this so it shouldn't be a problem going forward!)TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasGrace - @grace_machineNext time: Gauche the Cellist
We somehow get an hour of content out of the breezy Panda Kopanda films, Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's cute short films from the early 1970s! We also talk about the Big O, The Menu, and the Five Nights at Freddy's series.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com.Next week: Jarinko Chie (1981)!
This week we're joined once again by Em from Abnormal Mapping to discuss Isao Takahata's film debut The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun. We talk about the film's clear Disney inspiration, mythic atmosphere, and communal overtones!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasEm - @em_beingSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.comNext week: Panda! Go, Panda! and Panda! Go, Panda!: The Rainy-Day Circus
We've done it! After some brief talk about The Stand (2020), the Orphan films, and Yellowjackets, we turn our attention to the final stretch of Space Battleship Yamato! We get deep into our thoughts on the show's handling of colonialism, imperialism, and the inevitable entropy of everything, as well as some of its most affecting scenes.CWs: Mention of school shootings and rapeTwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.comNext week: The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun
After a bit of discussion about Michael Clayton, Elden Ring, and Cyberpunk 2077, we get to talking about the best stretch of Space Battleship Yamato yet! We talk about the show's varying success at what it tries to accomplish and, most importantly, based Sanada.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
We're fully in the thick of Space Battleship Yamato now, and that gives us a great opportunity to talk about the show's vibes, petulant Kodai, and put upon queen Yuki Mori! We also talk about Tar, Chucky Season 2, and The Munsters!CW: Discussion about sexual assault.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
After a bit of discussion about Andor, X, and Pearl, we get into our second chunk of Space Battleship Yamato! We talk about the generally pleasant viewing experience that is the show, its heavy emphasis on battle tactics, and the increasing amount of characterization given to its fascists.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
Seneschal and I begin our journey through Leiji Matsumoto's various anime projects with Space Battleship Yamato, an all time classic sci-fi show!! We talk about how beautiful it is and our early thoughts on the show's attempt to work through Japan's participation in WW2 and its status as a victim of American imperialism. We also open up with a discussion on Rob Zombie's Halloween 1/2, Bros, and Good Omens!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com.
Here we are at the end of Sound! Euphonium with another whole movie! We talk about how Our Promise compares with the rest of the series, its surprisingly anxious mood, and the comphet lurking throughout the film. We also start off by discussing the Mission Impossible films for a good bit at the start!TwittersLiv -@GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!Next time: The first six episodes of Space Battleship Yamato (1974)!
Seneschal and I are joined by Grace once again to discuss the Sound! Euphonium spin-off/side story film Liz and the Blue Bird, the best thing we've watched for the podcast to date! We also open up the episode with a freewheeling discussion of Smile, Andor, the original Halloween I/II, Edgerunners, Singing in the Rain, and Dr. No!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasGrace - @grace_machineSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
Halloween season has arrived, so we start with some light horror talk about The Munsters, The Case Study of Vanitas, Barbarian, and Ginger Snaps! Then we end up pivoting into the second half of Sound! Euphonium Season 2, which we end up deeming the show with the fewest flaws that we've watched up to this point!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend us questions at tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
Yes, we get into Sound! Euphonium's turn into even more dramatic territory for the first half of its second season. Yes, I also talk a bit about Tamako Market's annoying ass bird character and its surprisingly cute sequel film. But most importantly, Seneschal finished Riverdale Season 2 so we got a RIVERDALE UPDATE!!!!!!!! (spoilers for that season).TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicSeneschal - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.comMusic on this episode includes DRAIN STORY and ICARUS 3REESTYLE, both by Bladee.
I fucked up and lost the episode for last week SO, Tareek and I decided to break down the entire first season of Sound! Euphonium. We talk about band experiences, "queerbaiting," and how generally really really good the show is. We also discuss Project X and Dragonball Super: Superhero!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicTareek - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
Welcome to the first TBH Bonus Episode, a spinoff show where we talk about some media (likely not anime) if we are moved to do so! This episode we talk about Nicolas Winding Refn's Too Old To Die Young, a provocative, hilarious, and ultimately deeply bleak show. CWs: Extensive discussion of pedophilia, and discussions of rape, graphic violence, and sex trafficking.TwittersLiv - GhostGirlMusicTareek - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
Here we are at the end of Ergo Proxy. Is this the GREATEST CLASSIC UNDERGROUND anime ever made? We get into that. We also talk about K-On!, Dress Up Darling, and The Expanse!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicTareek - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.comNext time: Episodes 1-7 of Sound! Euphonium
After some brief talk about K-On! and Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal, we get into the most interesting section of Ergo Proxy! We talk about the show's attempted high concepts and how we wish the show had more scenes with its main trio hanging out. Also Gender!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicTareek - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com
Ergo Proxy starts to really get into its central ideas as we cruise into the halfway point. We end up having a great discussion about the show's underlying themes and what we're really looking for out of TV shows! We also discuss Kakegurui, One Outs!, SAO Alternative: Gun Gale, Gunpla, and Riverdale!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicTareek - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
After a week long break due to Internet problems, we're back to talk about the first six episodes of Ergo Proxy! We talk about how much the show actually invests in its philosophical ideas, cool guns, and a lying community leader. We also talk about Breaking Bad (I finished it), get another Riverdale update from Tareek, the Nvidia Shield, and Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicTareek - @SomberAzaleasSend any emails to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.com!
We get into the back half of No. 6, which boldly asks: isn't Mother Earth kinda like the violent radical left? Also I got Tareek into Riverdale and I'm watching Breaking Bad, so the first of weekly segments for both start here!TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicTareek - @SomberAzaleasSend any questions to tbhanimepodcast@outlook.comSongs used in this episode include "Amen 2 Swing" and "Breathe In" by AceMoma.Next week: Episodes 1-6 of Ergo Proxy!
This week is a little more laidback as we recover from the intensity of Brain Powerd with a less complex show about gay boys and a dystopian future. We talk about boy rankings, how some things should really just be movies, and dogs. We also talk a bit about internet rapper Matt Ox.TwittersLiv - @GhostGirlMusicTareek - @SomberAzaleasSend us questions at tbhanimepodcast@outlook.comThe songs in this episode include "Trident," "Overwhelming," and "I Like" by Matt Ox.
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