Applied Anime

Applied Anime

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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.

07/07/2021

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.

3h 2m
06/23/2021

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

1h 31m
06/09/2021

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

1h 29m
05/26/2021

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

1h 35m
05/12/2021

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

1h 25m
03/17/2021

Ep. 18: Working

Let's get down to business! Despite how much of our lives revolves around our employment, it's rarely shown in anime. In this episode, we take a look a few shows that delve into the world of work, including the breakneck business of anime production in Shirobako and the anthropomorphized "workplace" of the human body in Cells at Work. Listen to this episode on the clock for bonus points. SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Shirobako, Wotakoi, ReLIFE, Cells at Work, and New Game Content Warning: Suicide and violence

1h 28m
02/18/2021

Ep. 16: Grief

In this week's episode, Feiyon and Dodo explore the depths of grief in anime. From the illustrious ghost stories of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu and Natsuyuki Rendezvous to romantic dramas like Orange and Your Lie in April, we unpack how characters (and narrative structures) address loss. SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Natsuyuki Rendezvous, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, Golden Time, Orange, Clannad, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, Your Lie in April, Manchester by the Sea (live-action film), School Live!, ReLIFE, and Tari Tari Content Warning: Grief, suicide, death, sexual assault, and murder

1h 45m
02/04/2021

Ep. 15: Future Funk

Let's get ~ a e s t h e t i c ~ ! In this episode, we talk all about future funk, a groovy, upbeat subgenre of vaporwave with strong ties to anime and Japanese culture. Tune in to jam out with us and dive deep into its unique sound and community!

1h 45m

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.

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Applied Anime
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

22
Rating

Explicit
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