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We're two analytical otakus with a passion for digging deep into our favorite anime. In particular, we're curious about the ways anime can both reflect reality and offer us new ways of thinking about our world. Join us in casual conversation as we apply anime to topics like love, grief, crime, politics, and everything in between. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/applied-anime/support
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Ep. 26: Hidden Gems
In our season one finale, we cover a few shows that we think deserve time in the spotlight! From the rewinding story of The Tatami Galaxy to the unusual epic of Katanagatari, we highlight the most underappreciated shows you may not have heard of. We admit it's a long one, but stick around to see what we've chosen as our favorite anime of the first season, and bear witness to the ultimate punishment game!
See how your own anime picks match up with ours; fill out Applied Anime's Favorite Anime tournament bracket here: https://bracketfights.com/create/aas-best-anime-22270
Check out our friends at Movie Time here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-time-with-ang-and-ari/id1525147855
SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil The Tatami Galaxy, Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Hanasaku Iroha, Katanagatari, Serial Experiments Lain, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, and Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju.
Content Warning: Suicide, sexual harassment, and graphic violence.
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Ep. 25: Tropes and Symbolism
Like any form of media, anime relies on common methods of signaling particular emotions, ideas, to its audience. But what are these tropes, how are they used, and what do they really communicate? This week, we turn our analytical engines on full blast to bring you some answers!
SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Another, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, ReLIFE, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Asobi Asobase, O Maidens in your Savage Season, Your Life in April, and Toradora!.
Content Warning: Sexual assault
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Ep. 24: Harems
Spread the love! This week, Feiyon and Dodo examine the staple, clichés, and distortions of harem anime. From the sisterly mystery of Quintessential Quintuplets to the childhood entanglements of Nisekoi, no protagonist is safe their crowd of admirers!
SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Quintessential Quintuplets, Nisekoi, Kiss Him, Not Me, The World God Only Knows, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, Shuffle!, Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka, Mashiro-iro Symphony, and Zero no Tsukaima
Content Warning: Sexual harassment
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Ep. 23: Revenge
Revenge: a ubiquitous (and convenient) backstory for any budding protagonist. What makes it so universally compelling? In this episode, we dive into a couple shows fueled by characters who will stop at nothing to balance the scales of justice with their own hands. From the interspecies clashes of Parasyte to the tortuous criminal underworld of 91 Days, we examine characters with an unquenchable thirst for vengeance.
SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Parasyte, Masamune-kun's Revenge, 91 Days, Hell Girl, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, Happy Sugar Life, School-Live!, and The Rising of the Shield Hero
Content Warning: Graphic violence, murder, and sexual assault
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Ep. 22: College
This week, Feiyon and Dodo reminisce about the good old college days and discuss anime at the university! From the shenanigans of the diving club in Grand Blue to the tumultuous dating life of Golden Time, we leave no stone unturned. Tune in and take a study break with us!
SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Grand Blue, Golden Time, Scum's Wish, A Lull in the Sea, A Certain Scientific Railgun, and Darling in the Franxx
Content Warning: Stalking, hazing, and murder
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Ep. 21: K-pop and J-pop
Ooh, fantastic baby! This week we consult a couple friends, HaeYou and Lyn, to discuss two distinct genres of pop that have become increasingly popular among otakus. Tune in to our comparative discussion on the history, influences, production, and public image of K-pop and J-pop!
Content Warning: Attempted murder, sexual harassment, and stalking
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