Spiral Radio: Recent Episodes

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Thoughts from a Postmodern Weeaboo

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“How did you get into anime?” This is a question anime fans love asking each other, and in this episode, Andrew “Buggy” Koerner shares his story of getting into anime through Death Note, as well as searching for why its once-insane popularity seems to have waned so drastically.

Download (right-click, save link as) | Time: 1:04:29 | iTunes

Special Thanks

Interviews:

Lillie and André Eisenbeis

Kurt, AKA gyrozen – AniList | Mundanime Podcast

Mari Minton – Twitter | Otaple 1/2 | Tumblr

Lauren Orsini – Twitter | Otaku Journalist | Anime Origin Stories

Opening Dialogue: Josh Dunham – Twitter | Wave Motion Cannon | Senpai Coast to Coast

Opening Narration: Chris “theraggedyman” Schultz

Cover art: Ashes

Music

“No Helping It!” by Taku Iwasaki

“Kitai” (also known as “Anticipation”) by Hideki Taniuchi

“Light’s Theme” by Hideki Taniuchi

“L’s Theme” by Hideki Taniuchi

“Low of Solipsism” by Yoshihisa Hirano

“Kyrie” by Yoshihisa Hirano

“Sorairo Days” by Shoko Nakagawa

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What do you do when a highly acclaimed series that you should theoretically love doesn’t click with you? Is there some flaw in the series? Is the problem with you? And most importantly: if you try to approach the series again, this time with an open mind and determination to finally get the appeal, will … Continue reading Episode 1: Monogatari Part 1 – Kizu Genesis

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What do you do when a highly acclaimed series that you should theoretically love doesn’t click with you? Is there some flaw in the series? Is the problem with you? And most importantly: if you try to approach the series again, this time with an open mind and determination to finally get the appeal, will you finally be able to love it? Andrew “Buggy” Koerner explores these questions and more in the debut episode of Spiral Radio.

Download (right-click, save link as) | Time: 50:02 | iTunes

Special Thanks to

Ashes for providing the cover art. You can find more of her work on her Instagram.

Chris “theraggedyman” Schultz for providing the opening narration.

TheSubtleDoctor, Josh Dunham, Fetsch, and Respawn for interviews.

Music

“No Helping It!” by Taku Iwasaki

“Suteki Meppou” by Satoru Kousaki

“Haikyo” by Satoru Kousaki

“Gaiden Kousetsu” by Satoru Kousaki

“Sorairo Days” by Shoko Nakagawa