Podcasts about Paranoia Agent

The movie crew is back. This time, Jonny and Shabs are joined again by friends Brock and Alex as they discuss all things Kon. From Magnetic Rose to Paprika. Stay tuned for a shocking change of events towards the end. Also we cover the rest of the shorts in the Memories Collection. Please note that Paranoia Agent was covered more fully in our last episode

We forced our friends Alex and Brock to watch Paranoia Agent and then come and talk to us about it. Sorry in advance that we probably get loud and talk over each other on this one.

We did it. We, thee JoJo's Bizarre Podcast finished an anime that is not JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. We talk about episodes 12 and 13 of Paranoia Agent here. We also talk about Balatro, OnlyConnect, responsibility, roller blading and Andy Capp's Hot Fries. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

We almost finished Paranoia Agent this week, but we didn't want to cover 4 eps in one go! Can you blame us? We cover episodes 10 and 11 this week. We also talk about if ghosts age, George C. Scott, Duck Duck Goose, pulling all-nighters, and Denzel Washington movies. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Believe it or not, Satoshi Kon's TV anime gets even weirder this week. We check out episodes 7-9 of Paranoia Agent, this week on JoJo's Bizarre Podcast. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Here is a list of anime that have a good plot twist  1. "Steins;Gate": This sci-fi thriller features numerous plot twists involving time travel, alternate timelines, and the consequences of meddling with the past. 2. "Attack on Titan": Known for its shocking revelations and unexpected turns, "Attack on Titan" keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its intricate plot and complex character dynamics. 3. "Neon Genesis Evangelion": This mecha anime delves into psychological and existential themes, with numerous plot twists that challenge the characters' perceptions of reality. 4. "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion": With its intricate political intrigue and morally ambiguous characters, "Code Geass" is filled with surprising plot twists and dramatic developments. 5. "Puella Magi Madoka Magica": Despite its cute appearance, this magical girl anime takes dark and unexpected turns, featuring plot twists that subvert typical genre conventions. 6. "Death Note": This psychological thriller is filled with twists and turns as Light Yagami and L face off in a battle of wits, with each attempting to outmaneuver the other in their pursuit of justice. 7. "Psycho-Pass": Set in a dystopian future where crime is predicted and prevented by advanced technology, "Psycho-Pass" features numerous plot twists that challenge the characters' beliefs and values. 8. "Paranoia Agent": Directed by Satoshi Kon, this psychological thriller explores themes of paranoia and identity, with plot twists that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. 9. "Serial Experiments Lain": This avant-garde anime delves into themes of identity and reality, with plot twists that challenge the viewer's perception of the world. 10. "Monster": This psychological thriller follows a brain surgeon's quest to track down a former patient turned serial killer, with numerous plot twists and moral dilemmas along the way. The Promised Neverland": Features shocking revelations about the true nature of the orphanage and its dark secrets. Mirai Nikki" (Future Diary): Contains numerous twists and turns driven by the unpredictable actions of the characters and their diaries. Death Parade": Features unexpected revelations about the characters' pasts and the true purpose of the mysterious bar where they are judged. Erased" (Boku Dake ga Inai Machi): Contains twists related to time travel and the protagonist's efforts to prevent a series of Your Lie in April" (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso): Contains emotional plot twists related to the characters' past traumas and their journey towards healing. These anime showcase the diversity of storytelling in the medium, with each series offering unique and memorable plot twists that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

JJBPod actually continues watching a show this week: Paranoia Agent (episodes 4-6). Does it get better, worse, or stay the same? Would we continue watching it without being paid? We also talk about new movies, tulpas, George W. Bush, and Neil Sedaka. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

It's still Merry Konsmas on JJBPod, despite the change in years. We watch the first three episodes of 2004's Paranoia Agent. Does it feel like its got Kon's Tone? We also finally talk about the Godiva x JoJo chocolates, effects of the earthquake in Japan, cricket, fair prices for sex work, and what it's like to have a sinus infection. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

After the mind-bending experience of Satoshi Kon's, Paranoia Agent, it's time for us to take a breather and watch something new! Join us this week with our palate-cleanser bonus episode, Wolf Children! Wolf Children: After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident while hunting for food for their children, a young woman must find ways to raise the werewolf son and daughter that she had with him while keeping their trait hidden from society. If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to see the video of our podcast, check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to join in on the conversation why to become a member of our Discord!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're interested in following some of our other endeavours, why not give these links a try? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Couch Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Colin's Twitch channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hail, Paimon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Steve's Twitch channel Theme Music by Taylor Gray

When the world gets too heavy who wouldn't want a rollerblading adolescent to just smack them in the head with a bat. That is the baffling beginning premise laid out in Satoshi Kon's magnum opus Paranoia Agent. Who is creepier Lil Slugger or Marumi? Why is life as a manga writer so hard? Who deserves a bat to the face? We try to find out all this and more as we find out the secret behind this mystery. Follow us on Instagram @wanwapodcast Follow us on Twitter @weeb_noob --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wanwapodcast/support

Many in the anime community consider this to be their Christmas movie - starts on Christmas with the Nativity scene and becomes a string of miraculous misadventures of three homeless people simply trying to find the parents of a baby they found in a dumpster. Directed by the late Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, Paranoia Agent, Millennium Actress) this film is a gritty redemptive story of a group of outcasts becoming the unlikely heroes of the Christmas and New Year season. Your backdoor anime hangout went to watch this film in the theaters for AX Cinema Nights. Many thanks to Erik Jansen for the press opportunity! More information at https://www.ax-cinemanights.com/

We've reached the end of Paranoia Agent! Join us this week as week discuss the last two episodes, and whether the anime as a whole is much greater than the sum of its parts! [Episode 12] Radar Man: After a failed attempt at defeating Lil' Slugger, Maniwa turns to the old man for help. [Episode 13] The Final Episode: A dark formless flow that Maniwa describes as Lil' Slugger starts to overrun Tokyo as a result of Maromi's disappearance. If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to see the video of our podcast, check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to join in on the conversation why to become a member of our Discord!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're interested in following some of our other endeavours, why not give these links a try? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Couch Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Colin's Twitch channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hail, Paimon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Steve's Twitch channel Theme Music by Taylor Gray

It's the penultimate episode of Paranoia Agent! Join us this week as we sort of just get into talking about the anime! Crazy right!? [Episode 10] Mellow Maromi: Maromi is getting her very own anime. However, the staff begins to fall behind as the deadline approaches. They get rough with Saruta Naoyki, the production manager who is unable to competently do his job. [Episode 11] No Entry: Misae Ikari returns to her home to find Lil' Slugger waiting. Before she allows him to attack, she talks about the troubles in her life. If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to see the video of our podcast, check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to join in on the conversation why to become a member of our Discord!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're interested in following some of our other endeavours, why not give these links a try? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Couch Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Colin's Twitch channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hail, Paimon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Steve's Twitch channel Theme Music by Taylor Gray

In this episode of Gateway to Anime we talk about (in our opinion) underrated anime, that have either been somewhat forgotten through the passage of time, or simply not given the credit they deserve amongst the community.  With an arbitrary criteria implemented (from MAL ranking and popularity scores) the gang go through shows they think are underrated and deserve more credit.  You might just find your next favorite hidden gem! 

We're back with more Paranoia Agent! Join us this week as we hear about how much pain Steve is in since his visit to the dentist, our new found fame on YouTube, and reminisce about our time receiving our doctorates in yapology! [Episode 8] Happy Family Planning: Three Internet buddies form a pact to meet and commit suicide together. But as these poor souls bungle their numerous kamikaze attempts, they become close to each other. [Episode 9] ETC: After hearing of the suicide pact, several women share rumors related to Lil' Slugger, most of which are far-fetched. If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to see the video of our podcast, check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to join in on the conversation why to become a member of our Discord!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're interested in following some of our other endeavours, why not give these links a try? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Couch Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Colin's Twitch channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hail, Paimon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Steve's Twitch channel Theme Music by Taylor Gray

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Things are starting to get really interesting in this weeks installment of Who's That Anime! Join us this week as we discuss Steve's uncanny ability to highlight the killer in an episode Taggart, the release of hardback copies of Trigun/Trigun Maximum, and the punishment received for watching anime with the dub! [Episode 6] Fear of a Direct Hit: Ikari and Maniwa find the old homeless woman while a hurricane is about to make landfall. There, they discover something from the old woman that turns the entire case around. Meanwhile, a girl named Taeko is reminiscing over her life. [Episode 7] MHz: Ikari and Maniwa receive word of Taeko's attack. Masami is devastated by Taeko's amnesia as Ikari pursues the investigation from another angle since it happened in a different district. If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to see the video of our podcast, check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to join in on the conversation why to become a member of our Discord!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're interested in following some of our other endeavours, why not give these links a try? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Couch Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Colin's Twitch channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hail, Paimon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Steve's Twitch channel Theme Music by Taylor Gray

It's time to continue our journey with Paranoia Agent. Join us this week as we discuss last weeks perfectly flubbed introduction, a lack of empathy for kidnapped parents, and marvel at the Holy Warrior's quest! [Episode 4] A Man's Path: After the strings of attacks by Lil' Slugger, it is discovered that each victim has some sort of relationship with previous victims. Meanwhile, the life of Masami Hirukawa, a police officer, is about to be changed forever. [Episode 5] The Holy Warrior: Ikari and Maniwa interrogate Lil' Slugger who turns out to be in the eighth grade. Still, he admits to the attacks. However, he confuses reality and believes that the world around him is a medieval-style role-playing game. If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to see the video of our podcast, check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to join in on the conversation why to become a member of our Discord!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're interested in following some of our other endeavours, why not give these links a try? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Couch Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Colin's Twitch channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hail, Paimon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Steve's Twitch channel Theme Music by Taylor Gray

Another day, another season of Who's That Anime?! And with a new season comes new anime! Welcome to the wonderful world of Paranoia Agent! Join us this week as we flub yet another perfecct opportunity to do the intro correctly, discuss our need to watch everything Satoshi Kon, and pin-point the exact piece of audio we'll use for the cold intro! [Episode 1] Enter Lil' Slugger: Tsukiko Sagi, a character designer, is under pressure and feels trapped, when suddenly her worries are put to rest when she is assaulted by who she describes as an elementary school kid with a golden bat. [Episode 2] The Golden Shoes: For Yuichi "Ichi" Taira, life is good. He's the most popular kid in his school and excels in academics and sports and plans to run for Student Council president. But then he is suspected of being Lil' Slugger. [Episode 3] Double Lips: After being attacked by Lil' Slugger, Yuichi's name is cleared and he can finally relax. However, Harumi Chono, Yuichi's tutor and an assistant at a local university, has problems of her own. If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to see the video of our podcast, check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to join in on the conversation why to become a member of our Discord!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're interested in following some of our other endeavours, why not give these links a try? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Couch Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Colin's Twitch channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hail, Paimon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Steve's Twitch channel Theme Music by Taylor Gray

IT'S HORROR MONTH!!! In this episode, we talk about the next anime series, Paranoia Agent. We would like to say thank you to our recent sponsor, Tokyo Treat. If you are interested in getting your Tokyo Treat subscription, use code "OTAKIFY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: ⁠https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakifyanime⁠ If you guys are interested in contributing to a future podcast topic, make sure to contact us through IG or Twitter @otakify, or even feel free to email us a topic at otakifyreviews@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakify/support

In this special Halloween episode, we wrap up the spooky season with a discussion around Satoshi Kon's anime Paranoia Agent.

In this week's episode, we're haunting into the eerie and enchanting world of Halloween/Horror anime. We discuss some of the most memorable Halloween outfits and favorite candies. Some of our perfect Halloween/horror-themed anime classics that'll send chills down your spine are Made in Abyss, From the New World, Mieruko-chan, Soul Eater, Puella Magi Madoka★Magica, Devilman Crybaby, Ghost Stories, School-Live, Serial Experiments Lain, Paranoia Agent, Future Diary, Perfect Blue, Promised Neverland, Gantz, Terraformars, and Mushishi. Don't miss out on the best shows to set the mood for the spookiest season of the year.    On all socials: @brotasticnerdom @brotakublock @prince_petty_inc @gymleaderbrock @mighty.mauricio @megafron

Paranoia Agent is our spooooky Halloween episode for this year, and it's the scariest anime I own in my collection. We're breaking out the big guns for this one! From the late, great director, Satoshi Kon comes a work that could be described as a stream of consciousness piloted by a captain with a firm hand on the tiller. Only the captain knows the direction the boat needs to go, and he offers no other condolences to his audience other than "trust me". Satoshi Kon is the kind of anime director who actively goes against the grain of "traditional" anime direction. He actively unbalanced audiences with nonlinear direction, and physically brought his characters into strange and unchartered waters. He was a man very concerned with the social issues of his time, and it's clear he had a lot to say about the current generation. I hold a lot of respect for him, rest in peace. Super Dave (@treehouseanimepod) • Instagram photos and videos Music tracks in this episode “Dream Island Obsessional Park” Susumu Hirasawa “Jouken Douji” Susumu Hirasawa “Kingdom” Susumu Hirasawa

Puntata a cura di Untimoteo. L'escapismo della fantasia è una via di fuga o una trappola mortale? Paranoia Agent è un anime d'autore che dietro la trama di un poliziesco anomalo nasconde le rappresentazioni dei disagi e dei mostri della modernità. Unica opera seriale del maestro dell'animazione giapponese Satoshi Kon, cui abbiamo dedicato una puntata speciale di approfondimento nel podcast e sul sito. Questa puntata aggiorna un episodio del podcast del 2021. “Animazione” è il format del podcast di Mondoserie dedicato alle diverse scuole ed espressioni del genere, dall'Oriente alla scena europea e americana. Vedi lo speciale su Satoshi Kon: https://www.mondoserie.it/paprika-satoshi-kon-podcast/Parte del progetto: https://www.mondoserie.it/Iscriviti al podcast sulla tua piattaforma preferita: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mondoserie-podcastCollegati a MONDOSERIE sui social:https://www.facebook.com/mondoseriehttps://www.instagram.com/mondoserie.it/https://twitter.com/mondoserie_ithttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXpMjWOcPbFwdit0QJNnXQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mondoserie/

Puntata a cura di Untimoteo.Da oggi (1 agosto) su Netflix potete trovare Paprika: forse il capolavoro di Satoshi Kon. È l'occasione per scoprire, o approfondire, questo visionario e potente regista giapponese. Che ha dedicato la sua breve vita (1963-2010) a indagare con i suoi lungometraggi animati il misterioso intreccio tra sogni, immaginazione e realtà. Ispirando film di grande successo come Inception.Ripubblichiamo la puntata in cui parlavamo dei suoi lavori: i film anime Perfect Blue (1997), Millennium Actress (2001), Tokyo Godfathers (2003), la serie Paranoia Agent (2004) e appunto il gioiello Paprika (2006). Il suo ultimo lavoro prima della morte prematura è un cortometraggio di un solo minuto: Ohayo, Buongiorno. Lo potete vedere nel pezzo dedicato a Kon sul nostro sito (link più sotto).“Animazione” è il format del podcast di Mondoserie dedicato alle diverse scuole ed espressioni del genere, dall'Oriente alla scena europea e americana.Leggi qui il nostro articolo sull'opera di Satoshi Kon: https://www.mondoserie.it/le-visioni-di-satoshi-kon-4-film-1-serie-1-libro/Ascolta la puntata sulla serie Paranoia Agent: https://www.mondoserie.it/paranoia-agent/Parte del progetto: https://www.mondoserie.it/Iscriviti al podcast sulla tua piattaforma preferita: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mondoserie-podcastCollegati a MONDOSERIE sui social:https://www.facebook.com/mondoseriehttps://www.instagram.com/mondoserie.it/https://twitter.com/mondoserie_ithttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXpMjWOcPbFwdit0QJNnXQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mondoserie/

Welcome to episode 7 of the JSB Anime podcast! The crew is deep in the Satoshi Kon hole with Paranoia Agent! Give it a watch to see how everyone reacts to the ongoing mystery of Lil' Slugger aka Shounen Bat. Anime Mentioned: Vox Machina Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3Uma Musume: Road to the TopRADWIMPS Concert in NYCIntro music: Kawaii Friends by ckotty3You can check out more of their work here:https://pixabay.com/users/ckotty3-25960960/

Satoshi Kon is a legend. There is no way any of us could possibly deny that. But have we stumbled upon his best work? Or is it possible we found his weakest? Twists and turns, tropes, and subverted expectations are just a few of the things we experienced while taking in this mind-melter! OH YEAH AND JORDY IS BACK!SPOILER ALERT!!!Save this episode for later if you want to experience this show without a high-energy, often heated, very thorough discourse on it's high and low points. We cover each Anime from top to bottom, leaving no stone unturned. Later Shweebs!-Mikey, Jay, and JordySupport NEVER NOT KITTENS and help Lisa save kitty lives! She works tirelessly to take care of her rescues and find them forever homes! There are many ways to help but it all starts by following Never Not Kittens on TikTok!https://www.tiktok.com/@nevernotkittensCome join our inclusive community of anime fans! All levels of fandom are welcome and you can interact with us there directly!https://discord.gg/NMpMy7FbwFFollow Us!www.tiktok.com/@shmanimepodwww.instagram.com/shmanimepod/Jay does design and merch!www.instagram.com/hangar.91/www.instagram.com/jay.beckett91/Mikey has cats and toys!www.instagram.com/koreanbbq86/Jordy has a dog and a band!www.instagram.com/reachingin/#satoshikon #animereview #animereaction #animemusic #manga #art #otaku #animeart #animeedits #cosplay #kawaii #animememes #podcasts #podcast #animepodcast #animeshmanime #shmanimepod #shweebarmy

In which Cass & Alex discuss Paranoia Agent, directed by Satoshi Kon and produced by Madhouse.Next month(?) we will be discussing FLCL, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and produced by Gainax and Production I.G.Discussed: deciding whether satoshi kon is good or bad, bat boy, slow dial-up loading of a pornographic image, increasing lasciviousness, a young up and coming republican, the spike lee film 25th hour, your split personalities merging into the joker, a regular ass cop, content warning for the worst shit, whether satoshi kon is a tradcath, memes, too many cooks, what satoshi kon thinks about hello kitty, el problemo es el capitalismo, the two things you can do when faced with capitalism, self-loathing anime, abolishing the nine delightsAlex's Book Recommendation: When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'NeillCass's Album Recommendation: Runnings as fast as I can by william crooksSocial:Show Twitter: @animeisforjerksShow Mastodon: @animeisforjerks@skeleton.coolShow Cohost: @animeisforjerksShow Email: animeisforjerks@gmail.comCass's Twitter: @prophet_goddessCass's Mastodon: @prophet_goddess@skeleton.coolCass's Cohost: @prophet-goddessAlex's Twitter: @dunndunndunnAlex's Mastodon: @catalina@selfy.armyAlex's Cohost: @catalina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics discussed: There Needs to be More Maromi Merchandizing; the Shockwaves of the First 7 Episodes; Collective Narratives of Shared Truth; the Hell of Animation Production; Overcoming Modernity; the Conservativism of Paranoia Agent; the Return for Traditional Japanese Values with Misae as a Traditional Japanese Mother; the Cyclical Nature of Paranoia Agent; the Power of Ideas and Their Emergence from the Social Consciousness; the Balance of Maromi and Shōnen Bat; the Double-Edged Sword of Modernity; the Restoration of the Traditional Passing Down from Mother to Daughter; the Resolution of Sagi Tsukiko's Trauma but not the Mass Trauma of Society; Tempering Our Reading of the Series with Communism; the Animation Episode; the Full Deconstruction of the Animation of the Show; Hating on Persona 4 Golden; Fiction, Cycles, and the Constructions and Articulations of Ideas and Identities; the Suicide Episode; Detective Fiction as a Mode of Existentialist Fiction; Questions About Tokyo Godfathers are Banned; and the Five Kinds of Animals. Also, don't forget that we will be recording the Question Bucket soon. The deadline to write into our Question Bucket for this series is Saturday, November 19, 2022. You can write into ghostdiverspod@gmail and follow us on Twitter! The Show: @ghostdiverspod (twitter) or @ghostdivers (cohost) Niamh: @FoxmomNia (twitter) or @foxmomnia (cohost) Niamh's mediamh pile: @mediamh_pile Connor: @rabbleais (twitter) or @rabbleais (cohost) Josh: @amonns Swimfans: @swimfanspod Export Audio Network: exportaud.io Ghost Divers: exportaud.io/ghostdivers Pondering Pootan: exportaud.io/pootan Ornate Stairwells: exportaud.io/ornatestairwells Around the Long Fire: abnormalmapping.com/longfire Swimfans: swimfanspod.com Check out our official schedule at exportaud.io/divingschedule! Works Cited in this Discussion Excerpt on “Detoxifying Culture” by the prominent literary critic Kamei Katsuichiro from the Overcoming Modernity Symposium of July 1942 organized by Kamei and two other major literary critics, Kawakami Tetsutarō and Kobayashi Hideo, published in Japanese Philosophy: A Sourcebook edited by James W. Heisig, Thomas P. Kasulis, and John C. Maraldo, 2011 Quote from “On ‘Overcoming Modernity'” by Odagiri Hideo originally published in Bungaku (Literature), April 1958, quoted in the chapter “Overcoming Modernity” published in What Is Modernity? Writings of Takeuchi Yoshimi, edited and translated by Richard F. Calichman, 2005 Content Warnings for this Discussion Mental health crises, self-harm, and suicide Unreality Sex and sexuality Fascism Alcohol (post-ED section) Find out more at https://ghost-divers.pinecast.co

At last, Paranoia Agent brings its disparate main characters together to confront their demons in “The Final Episode.” This one has it all: Kaiju fights, meditations on death, menstrual cramps and literal mountains of slime. Satoshi Kon began work on the series finale right after he orchestrated the beginning, and against all odds sticks the landing. This week, Ian and Joseph unpack the emotional (and gooey!) climax to Kon's supernatural detective drama. Along the way they discuss how often anime falters at the end, not to mention how the end of every supernatural series including Paranoia Agent seems to become The End of Evangelion. At the finale, we distil how Kon's unique sensibilities helped him succeed on his first and only television series when so many other show runners fail. Recap: 00:00 Analysis: 07:09

Paranoia Agent winds up for a big finale with a pair of unlikely heroes standing up to Shonen Bat. In “No Entry,” a housewife with a terminal illness and a whole lot of backbone stands up to the Bat while Detective Ikari tries and fails to adapt to modern life without a badge. Joseph and Ian get existential with the overt references to Jean-Paul Sartre's celbrated play No Exit in this episode. Then, in “Radarman,” a disgraced detective Maniwa sees himself as a superhero while the rest of the world sees him as a social outcast – but though he's losing his mind he's finally close to finding the origins of Shonen Bat and Maromi. Joseph and Ian delight in finally getting to the meat of the plot in this essential episode, not to mention some kinetic action sequences. Recap: 00:00 Analysis: 07:14

We finish up our discussion of Paranoia Agent (2004) email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tthaa/support

Join the Kawaii Desuppointment gang as they talk about Paranoia Agent! Check out What Do You Say Anime!? here: https://linktr.ee/whatdoyousayanime Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiDesuPod Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram: @KawaiiDesuPod Join our Facebook group: The Official Kawaii Desuppointment Group Go to our website: KawaiiDesuPod.com for all links and episodes! Intro/Outro is Joy by Roko Tensei Break Music is Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Interludes used: Paranoia Agent This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Topics discussed: Breaking the Pattern of Paranoia Agent in Episode 7; Repression and Alienation; It's ‘Cause You Be On That Phone; The Tsunami as Lil Slugger; Issues of Victimhood; Shōnen Bat is a Stand Alone Complex; Harumi and Maria; Niamh is Still NANA Brained; Announcement of Our Next New Year's Special; Josh Says the Wildest Thing About Tokyo Godfathers; Crises of Childhood, Femininity, and Masculinity; The Worsening Effects of the Sluggings; The Animated Being of Maromi; Lil Slugger as Another Mascot Character; The Existentialism of the Detective Fiction Framing; The OP and the ED; and Critiquing Maromi Plushes. Write into our Question Bucket at ghostdiverspod@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter! The Show: @ghostdiverspod (twitter) or @ghostdivers (cohost) Niamh: @FoxmomNia (twitter) or @foxmomnia (cohost) Niamh's mediamh pile: @mediamh_pile Connor: @rabbleais (twitter) or @rabbleais (cohost) Josh: @amonns Swimfans: @swimfanspod Export Audio Network: exportaud.io Ghost Divers: exportaud.io/ghostdivers Pondering Pootan: exportaud.io/pootan Ornate Stairwells: exportaud.io/ornatestairwells Swimfans: swimfanspod.com Check out our official schedule at exportaud.io/divingschedule! Content Warnings for this Discussion Mental health crises, self-harm, and suicide Dissociative identity disorder Stalking, sexual assault Child sex abuse, invasion of privacy, suggestion of pedophilia Sex and sex work Sexism and patriarchal roles Violence, home invasion Fatphobia Alcohol Find out more at https://ghost-divers.pinecast.co

These are the two strangest episodes of Paranoia Agent (and considering what's already happened, that's saying something). In “ETC,” a gaggle of gossiping neighbors trades tall tales about Shonen Bat. Satoshi Kon assembled a murderer's row of Madhouse employees (including the legendary Rintaro!) to animate the individual segments of this micro-anthology. Then, in “Mellow Maromi,” the series enters its own meta-verse, with an episode depicting a team of overworked people trying to make a single episode of an anime. According to our research, Kon originally wanted this to be a live-action episode about the making of _Paranoia Agent _itself. Joseph and Ian are joined by returning guest Eric Thurm and his colleague Chingy Nea. Together, the two also covered all of Paranoia Agent in their ‘Behind Anime Lines' column on Fanbyte. Read their coverage on ‘Behind Anime Lines' here: https://www.fanbyte.com/tag/behind-anime-lines/ Recap: 00:00 Analysis: 07:14

You're walking home on a dark night and your neck bristles. You adjust your eyes, peering down the street. You see it coming. It's on roller skates, carrying a golden bat. It's speeding towards you. Is it Little Slugger? Nope! It's the 2022 Third Impact Anime Halloween Special! This year we're talking about the 2004 modern classic thriller Paranoia Agent from genius anime director, Satoshi Kon. Last time we spoke about Kon was years ago for a different holiday special and we're happy to be back to discuss his only original TV series, but is it one of his best? Find out as we discuss it! What do you think of Paranoia Agent? Send us an email at thirdimpactanime[AT]gmail.com. All music comes from the Paranoia Agent soundtrack. Hosted by Austin (@bebopshock), Tori (@worstwaifu), Tobias (@reverend_tobias), and Bill (@wbforeman999). f you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Paranoia Agent lives up to its name in “MHz,” when Maniwa begins questioning his own perception of reality. While the detective sinks into obsession with analog radios, the hosts talk about mental illness, social isolation, and parallels to ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers.' Yes, there's ‘mega-hurts' puns. Then, it's time for the most infamous episode of the show, the controversial and often-censored “Happy Family Planning.” If you know one thing about Paranoia Agent, it's probably this jet-black comedy about a suicide pact, and its notorious bungee-cable scene. Ian and Joseph speak candidly about their mixed reactions to this tremendously upsetting episode. It's an inescapable piece of Satoshi Kon's legacy and the most singular episode of Paranoia Agent, but does it misrepresent or overshadow the rest of the series? Answers and more questions await in the episode. CW: Suicide, Self-harm Summary: 00:00 Analysis: 07:11

“To begin, a rabbit jumps behind the moon. What is it that the black rabbit sees on the horizon with his big red eyes? A fish on the land has trouble when he is stepped on by cows. The playful palace where the butterfly dances vanishes away. At twilight, the cows starts it by chance and the goodness continues. The golden fox grins at you. And then…” Dive into Paranoia Agent! The Show: @ghostdiverspod (twitter) or @ghostdivers (cohost) Niamh: @FoxmomNia (twitter) or @foxmomnia (cohost) Niamh's mediamh pile: @mediamh_pile Connor: @rabbleais (twitter) or @rabbleais (cohost) Josh: @amonns Craig: craigneeson.com Swimfans: @swimfanspod Export Audio Network: exportaud.io Ghost Divers: exportaud.io/ghostdivers Pondering Pootan: exportaud.io/pootan Ornate Stairwells: exportaud.io/ornatestairwells Swimfans: swimfanspod.com Check out our official schedule at exportaud.io/divingschedule! Release Schedule [S10E1] Intro to Paranoia Agent: October 14, 2022 [S10E2] Paranoia Agent ep. 1–7: October 28, 2022 [S10E3] Paranoia Agent ep. 8–13: November 11, 2022 [S10E4] Question Bucket: November 25, 2022 Works Cited Excerpt on “Detoxifying Culture” by the prominent literary critic Kamei Katsuichiro from the Overcoming Modernity Symposium of July 1942 organized by Kamei and two other major literary critics, Kawakami Tetsutarō and Kobayashi Hideo, published in Japanese Philosophy: A Sourcebook edited by James W. Heisig, Thomas P. Kasulis, and John C. Maraldo, 2011 Quote from “On ‘Overcoming Modernity'” by Odagiri Hideo originally published in Bungaku (Literature), April 1958, quoted in the chapter “Overcoming Modernity” published in What Is Modernity? Writings of Takeuchi Yoshimi, edited and translated by Richard F. Calichman, 2005 Content Warnings for the Anime Depiction of mental health crises Self-harm and suicide Stalking, sexual assault, rape, child abuse Blood, violence, murder, and death Sexuality and sex work Fatphobia Depiction of an animal death Find out more at https://ghost-divers.pinecast.co

The Shonen Bat investigation gets goofy in “The Holy Warrior” when its prime suspect turns out to be just as deluded as the Bat's victims. Detectives Maniwa and Ikari find themselves at odds, not to mention adrift in a fantasy world, when they investigate a juvenile delinquent that can't tell the difference between video games and real life. Then, snap back to reality, ‘Paranoia Agent' takes its darkest turn yet in one of its best episodes: “Fear of a Direct Hit.” While the detectives spin their wheels, a typhoon threatens to wash away their best witness – and reveal twisted secrets that Hirukawa and Sagi are still trying to hide. CW: Child abuse. Ian and Joseph are joined by writer and podcaster Langdon Hickman (Death//Sentence, Treblezine, and more outlets than you can shake a stick at), who only leads them further into Kon's labyrinth of madness. Hickman's literary background and singular sense of humor help shine a light into the darker corners of Kon's televised mystery.

Join Aaron and Jay as they try to piece what the hell is going on in the psychological thriller anime Paranoia Agent!

'Paranoia Agent' kicks into high gear with a pair of fan-favorite episodes. In "Double Lips," a young woman struggles with disassociation identity disorder whose two personalities couldn't be more different: one is a recently engaged academic, and the other is an enthusiastic sex worker. In "A Man's Path," a crooked cop with comic-fueled delusions of grandeur runs afoul of the mob. Each of their stories takes a dark turn when they find themselves on Shonen Bat's victim list. In this edition of the podcast, Ian and Joseph are joined by YouTuber and animator STEVEM, whose channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/Stevem)is one of The Human Instrumentality Podcast's preferred sources for visual essays related to anime. His video 'The SATOSHI KON PROBLEM' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GzZuRMwbW4&t=6s) was an inspiration for this season, and his insights into Kon's career helped illuminate the darkest corners of 'Paranoia Agent.' STEVEM also offers his perspective as an animator, including the back-(or hand-)breaking labor that makes anime possible but so often goes unrecognized by its fans. Recap: 0:00 Introducing STEVEM - 9:50 Ep 03 Analysis - 32:28 Ep 04 Analysis - 1:18:16 Follow STEVEM on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/Stevem Support STEVEM on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/stevemmmmm You can also support The Human Instrumentality Podcast by signing up for our BRAND-NEW Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/humaninstrumentalitypod

It's our very first anime review on the pod! We thrilled to be reviewing "Magnetic Rose," the first segment of the 1995 cinematic anthology MEMORIES based on the works of Katsuhiro Otomo. And not only are we thrilled that our first anime on the pod has a screenplay by Satoshi Kon (PERFECT BLUE, PARANOIA AGENT), but we're joined by a pair of fabulous guests: Luke Piotrowski and Ben Collins! You know their screenwriting work from THE NIGHT HOUSE, SUPER DARK TIMES and more, but alongside Kevin Phillips they are also the hosts of Sync Ratios, a terrific Neon Genesis Evangelion podcast. We've had such an amazing run of special guests since our pod began, but it was particularly fun to chat anime with two folks we're enormous fans of, and we really can't thank Ben and Luke enough for their time. We run down where you can currently find their feature films during the review (HELLRAISER arrives on Hulu on Oct 7th!), but we highly encourage any Evangelion fans to check out the Sync Ratios podcast. And as always, thanks so much for listening!!

Like a dream within a dream, this week begins a podcast within the podcast – A full rundown of Satoshi Kon's only television series, Paranoia Agent. It begins with a simple premise: a juvenile delinquent called Shonen Bat (‘Little Slugger' if you're feeling dubby) is assaulting pedestrians across Tokyo, and two detectives need to crack the case. But as always with Kon, all is not as it appears. Those who survive Shonen Bat's attacks come out the other end oddly relieved – or maybe they weren't so innocent to begin with. And what of the bat? He appears and disappears seemingly at random and leaves no evidence behind. Rumor has it he might not be human, at all. And in Paranoia Agent truth is stranger than fiction, and rumors can be even more dangerous than reality, if there's even a difference between the two. Ian and joseph begin their journey into Paranoia Agent with special guest Andrew Osmond, the man who literally wrote the book on Satoshi Kon. His long out-of-print text ‘Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist,' was the main source for this season's research. Recap - 0:00 Introducing Andrew Osmund - 10:04 Ep 01 Analysis - 28:10 Ep 02 Analysis - 1:09:46

We cover the first half of Kon's first and only television series, Paranoia Agent (2004) email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tthaa/support

We're on the edge of our seats waiting to see if everything will finally make sense with the finale of Paranoia Agent or if we're just going to have our minds broken forever. Also this week: Delicious in Dungeon is a D&D cooking drama, and Discovery is up to some wankery. In two weeks we will be watching Trigun Episodes 1-3 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

In Millennium Actress a starlet on her death bed recalls her lifelong chase to catch up with the love of her life. From this simple premise, Satoshi Kon crafts a kaleidoscopic love letter to Japanese cinema. His heroine, Chiyoko Fujiwara, is the perfect mirror to Mima from Perfect Blue - a hopeless romantic with an astounding career and indomitable spirit. Her journey through the golden age of the Japanese studio system (roughly early WWII to the turn of the century) blurs the line between fantasy and reality. In the process, Kon tries his hand at Kaiju eiga, the samurai epics of Kaira Kurosawa, the understated dramas of Yasujrō Ozu, and everything in-between. It's a stunning achievement and one host's favorite Kon film full-stop. Curiously, Millennium Actress didn't light the world on fire the way its predecessor did - it wasn't even nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2002 (Miyazaki's Spirited Away did). Masterful though it may be, it sets up Kon's long struggle to craft a commercial successor to his debut film. On the plus side, though, it also sets up Kon's long-standing partnership with composer Susumu Hirasawa, whose arresting New Age bombast became synonymous with Kon's work. Ian and Joseph break down the cornucopia of references and easter eggs ticket into Satoshi Kon's too-overlooked second film - not to mention its absolutely killer soundtrack. Recap: 0:00 Analysis: 8:05

Is the best episode of Paranoia Agent a standalone story, and what does that say about Satoshi Kon's work in film vs tv? Also this week: Andrew does some retro gaming, Kaiju No. 8, and we debate if Transformers is anime.Next week we will be watching Paranoia Agent Episodes 10-13 currently streaming in the US on Funimation and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Paranoia Agent gets even bleaker as it explores how someone justifies monstrous actions. There's also a fantastical trip into a magical world! Also this week: Char's Counterattack, D. Gray-Man, and watching anime in a theater. Content Warning:Next week we will be watching Paranoia Agent Episodes 7-9 currently streaming in the US on Funimation and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

The second season of The Human Instrumentality Podcast follows the career of whose brief-but-brilliant oeuvre is a parade of quirky and beguiling works, including Perfect Blue and Paranoia Agent. By turns dreamlike and nightmarish, Kon's psychedelic and psychological parade of images and characters celebrate the animated film tradition and critique the society that created it – and the fans that enable its existence. But we're not just going to talk about Kon the filmmaker — we're going to use his career to survey the history of anime's golden age, its breakthrough in the west, and the murderer's row of often-unrecognized talent that gave it life. This first episode covers the earliest part of Kon's career, his first published works as a Manga artist, and his time as an assistant to Katushiro Otomo during the creation of maybe the most beloved film in Japanese animation: Arika.

Satoshi Kon's career was illustrious if tragically short, and we set out to see if Paranoia Agent is yet another masterpiece from this genius director. Also this week: Apparently Chainsaw Man isn't lighthearted fun, Andrew takes One Punch too many, and we question if reviewers even watched the show. Next week we will be watching Paranoia Agent Episodes 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Funimation and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza