Thinking Too Hard About Anime: Recent Episodes

Noah Carden & Aaron J. Shelton

An episode by episode discussion of some of our favorite anime. A little bit of history, a little bit of analysis, and a lot of over-examining the Japanese cartoons we love so much. New episodes every other Thursday. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tthaa/support

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We take our sweet time tumbling down our discussion of The End of Evangelion (1997) with a little Death & Rebirth (1997) thrown in for good measure.

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Congratulations! We've made it to the end of the original broadcast series.

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We meet the 5th child and breakdown the lore of Evangelion thus far.

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Oh it's about to get ROUGH folks. We learn about the history of NERV and Asuka.

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Poor Toji. Poor Shinji. Poor everyone, honestly. At least we learn about accents and melons.

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Things get introspective as we go to a wedding and get sucked into quantum physics.

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We discuss the action arc of the series while dealing with filler and fan service.

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We unofficially return to season 2 to discuss Hideaki Anno's latest entry into the the Shin Japan Heroes Universe, Shin Kamen Rider (2023).

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We discuss episodes 5-8 of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) while pointing out Godzilla references.

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We dive into the first four episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995). We also learn about A Cruel Angel's Thesis.

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We're finally doing it. This season we're covering Neon Genesis Evangelion. We discuss some of the production history, crew and cast before we dive into the series proper.

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A Cruel Angel's Thesis

Music by Toshiyuki Ōmori and Hidetoshi Satō

Lyrics by Neko Oikawa

Performed by Yoko Takahashi

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We officially end our 2nd season with the long awaited Shin Ultraman (2022).

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CW: Sexual Assault

We finally found it... We return to Hideaki Anno Domini to discuss his first live action feature film, Love & Pop (1998)

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We wrap up this season discussing the death and unfinished works of Satoshi Kon.

https://animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-plan-for-satoshi-kons-final-film

https://animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-lost-projects-of-satoshi-kon

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Enjoy this season's penultimate episode as we discuss the final feature film from Satoshi Kon, Paprika (2006)

Twin Peaks Georgia Coffee commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3acm7j9k_1w

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We finish up our discussion of Paranoia Agent (2004)

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We cover the first half of Kon's first and only television series, Paranoia Agent (2004)

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We celebrate Christmas in August with Kon's madcap dramedy Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

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We're joined by our friends Ross and Birk from Night Clerk Radio to discuss the long and varied career of one of Kon's frequent collaborators, composer Susumu Hirasawa. 

Check out Night Clerk Radio, the haunted music review podcast https://www.nightclerkradio.com/

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We discuss Kon's sophomore feature, Millennium Actress (2001).

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We're finally here: Satoshi Kon's feature length directorial debut, Perfect Blue (1997).

Article: The Real History of 'Perfect Blue' and 'Requiem for a Dream'

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We cover two of Kon's unfinished mangas, Seraphim: 266613336 Wings (1994) and Opus (1995).

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We go through various projects that Kon had a hand in creating, including World Apartment Horror (1990), Roujin Z (1991), Patlobar 2: The Movie (1993), JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993), and Memories (1995).

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Season 3 begins with Kon's early manga career. We cover the short manga collection Dream Fossil and his first serialized manga, Tropic of the Sea (1990).

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We finish up Hideaki Anno Domini (for now) with a discussion of the excellent Shin Godzilla (2016)

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We give our first impressions of the Netflix Original Series Cowboy Bebop (2021).

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We discuss Moyoco Anno's autobiographical manga Insufficient Direction (2005), the formation of Studio Khara, and Anno's first major voice acting role with The Wind Rises (2013).

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We discuss Anno's live-action film Shiki-Jitsu (2000) and his first feature-length tokusatsu film Cutie Honey (2004), as well as the anime adaptation Re: Cutie Honey (2004).

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We touch on Anno's first live-action feature Love & Pop (1998) then dive into his adaptation of Kareshi Kanojo no Jijō i.e. Kare Kano i.e. His and Her Circumstances (1998).

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NEWS: Listen to Noah discuss Toonami and Lofi on Night Clerk Radio https://www.nightclerkradio.com/episodes/lofi-and-toonami-with-noah

We learn about the tumultuous production of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990), Anno's first foray into broadcast television.

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We learn about the formation of GAINAX, their first project Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise (1987), and go into Anno's directorial debut, Gunbuster (1988).

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Music

Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLtwfnRlVoI

http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/

https://www.gwern.net/docs/eva/2002-takeda-notenkimemoirs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7ozdKPZb9o


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We give a primer on Studio Ghibli and discuss Anno's time working under Hayao Miyazaki for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)

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Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

Sources

http://www.khara.co.jp/hideakianno/personal-biography/

https://web.archive.org/web/20070819090939/http://www.gainax.co.jp/hills/anno/bymyself-e.html#1994

The Birth of Studio Ghibli featurette. Available on the Nausicaa DVD/Bluray set.

https://youtu.be/Nw9cSadBHBU

https://vimeo.com/64987176


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We're back with Season 2 and an in depth look at the life and work of Hideaki Anno (minus Evangelion). In this episode we explore his early films, including Daicon III (1981), Return of Ultraman (1983), and Daicon IV (1983).

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Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

Watchlist

Poor Gunner & Tough Tirehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyI0vhu7lNY

Daicon IIIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQjruwkyOaU&t=58s

Return of Ultraman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwm6fw7lu3w

Daicon IVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QMNA5cu2lY

Yamata no Orochi no Gyakushuhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBVxEr_A1zU

Sources

https://www.khara.co.jp/hideakianno/personal-biography/

https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/12/24-1/gainax-at-35-and-before-a-look-back-at-the-daicon-openings

https://www.otaquest.com/daicon-iii-iv-preservation-projects-strike-at-the-heart-of-fandom/

http://www.cjas.org/~leng/daistaff.htm

http://www.cjas.org/~leng/daitrivia.htm

https://web.archive.org/web/20070819090939/http://www.gainax.co.jp/hills/anno/bymyself-e.html#1994

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%25E5%25B8%25B0%25E3%2581%25A3%25E3%2581%25A6%25E3%2581%258D%25E3%2581%259F%25E3%2582%25A6%25E3%2583%25AB%25E3%2583%2588%25E3%2583%25A9%25E3%2583%259E%25E3%2583%25B3_%25E3%2583%259E%25E3%2583%2583%25E3%2583%2588%25E3%2582%25A2%25E3%2583%25AD%25E3%2583%25BC1%25E5%258F%25B7%25E7%2599%25BA%25E9%2580%25B2%25E5%2591%25BD%25E4%25BB%25A4&prev=search&pto=aue

https://ultra.fandom.com/wiki/Return_of_Ultraman:_MAT_Arrow_1_Takeoff_Order

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHD3dguz9is


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We give our closing thoughts on Cowboy Bebop, list our top five episodes, and reveal what we have in store for season two.

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Bang.

Article: https://dotandline.net/cowboy-bebop-the-real-folk-blues-analysis/

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We try not to cry while talking about Ed's final episode. We also learn about Singapore and the Merlion.

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After many shipping delays we cover the 2001 film Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door. We get into the production of the film, nanotech, and lymphocytes. We also attempt to email Big Shots.

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We talk about cults, nostalgia, and record scratching.

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We talk about the duality of Spike, the Unabomber, Miyamoto Musashi, and how anime is bad and has ruined our brains.

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We do our best to explain Feng Shui, sunstones, and the surrogate father trope. 

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We live in a society. We also discuss Batman: The Animated Series, commedia dell'arte, and get back on the French New Wave train.

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Honestly, we just talk about NASA and how difficult space travel is for an hour.

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We get deep into Faye's character while we learn about the videotape format wars and the fragility of physical media.

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Boy oh boy do we gush about our favorite episode. We also talk about Blaxploitation, psilocybin mushrooms, and Wile E. Coyote.

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We learn the origin of Jet's arm as we talk about match cuts, the first errand, and Golgo 13.

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We get into cryogenics, future shock, Urashima Tarō, and vending machine culture in Japan.

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We talk about drug culture in Japan, Kowloon Walled City, and vent our (mainly Aaron's) chess biases.

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We discuss midpoints, the character of Gren, and how to make a cowboy as we cover both parts of Jupiter Jazz.

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In this Aliens pastiche we talk about lessons from crew members, horror tropes, and have an impromptu retrospective on anime music videos.

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It's the "big oof" episode as we talk about relationships, French New Wave, and how many hours are in a Ganymede day.

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Breaking The Rules - The French New Wave | The Cinema Cartography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R7R0JHvvgo

Breathless: How World War II Changed Cinema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV5Wf5VGVy8


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On this episode we figure out what makes Radical Edward so great, learn about the Nazca Lines, and discuss a cyberpunk "classic".

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NEWS: We got to talk about adding elements of Cowboy Bebop to your tabletop RPG on The Roleplaying Exchange. Give it a listen.

On this episode we discuss Jeet Kune Do,  give a primer for Film Noir, and learn that we're running out of helium.

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We discuss trucking culture in both the East and West, possible inspirations for VT, surviving the vacuum of space, and the dreaded prairie oyster.

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We discuss our mixed feelings about Wen, the consumer electronics of 2077, human adaptability, and the dark underbelly of warbling.

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PROMO: Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast


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We discuss the metaplot of Cowboy Bebop, heroic bloodshed, and the language of Yoko Kanno.

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PROMO: Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast


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We dig deeper into the music of Cowboy Bebop on this bonus episode of the show. We also pick our top five tracks. 

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PROMO: Night Clerk Radio


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We discuss environmentalism, analyze the pacing of the third act, and make a connection to a certain video game movie adaptation.

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PROMO: Night Clerk Radio


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We get introduced to Faye Valentine, discuss action scene aesthetics, and learn about the  Itano Circus.

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PROMO: Night Clerk Radio


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We discuss the the doggo Ein, discover cassette futurism, learn about bird fortunetelling, and Noah picks the best mascot.

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PROMO: Night Clerk Radio


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We learn about the voices behind Spike and Jet, discuss drug use in film, compare animated and live-action fight scenes, and figure out what carnitas are.

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Welcome to Season One and our deep dive into Cowboy Bebop.  For our overview episode we discuss how we discovered the show, learn about the production of the series, and examine the media of 1998.

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Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)


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Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)


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