Anime Americana

Episodes

1. 15

   Perfect Blue reminded me of an issue I have..

   Hey there, I recently watched Perfect Blue and wanted to talk about it along with the portrayal of women in certain well-known shows. This is a heavier show than what I have done in the past, but I feel strongly enough to talk about it. In regard to Perfect Blue, themes of sexual assault are...

   Feb 26, 2022

   20m
2. 14

   Story Structure and Plot Devices w/ Paul Seiber

   Hey there, Welcome back to Anime Americana! To kick off the next chapter of the show, I've been joined by listener and friend of the show Paul Seiber. Paul has a background in Film and Creative Writing, so we decided to take more of a detailed look at general story structure and some common plot...

   Feb 12, 2022

   1h 18m
3. 13

   How to Recommend Shows to the People Around You

   Hey there. Are you an exasperated anime fan that can't seem to get anyone to watch your recommendations? This episode probably isn't going to fix that, but I do cover some general guidelines when it comes to recommending anime to people new to the medium. Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you next...

   Jan 29, 2022

   20m
4. 12

   Short is Sweet + Burn the Witch

   Hey there. This week I tackle the constant struggle of rewatching anime, as well as recommend a show that maybe you haven't seen that I believe is worth your time. Thanks for listening! I'll see you next Saturday.

   Jan 22, 2022

   17m
5. 11

   Winter 2022 is here!

   Hey there. With a full week under our belt, I decided to take a look at the slate for the Winter 2022 season of anime. For the most part, we covered episode 1s and my initial thoughts. Go watch Sabikui Bisco. See you next Saturday!

   Jan 15, 2022

   16m
6. 10

   My Early thoughts on Boruto and The Next Big Three

   Hey there. This week, I wanted to share my very early thoughts on the now long running Boruto. This discussion spurred me on to sharing what I believe is the future for the next "Big Three". Thanks for stopping by and listening! I'll see you next Saturday.

   Jan 8, 2022

   13m
7. 9

   New Year, Fall Review and Demon Slayer

   Hey there. In light of the new year, I decided to look back on the shows we got for the fall season of 2021 and share my thoughts on some of the highs (and lows). Also, I briefly talk about a slight issue I'm having with the Entertainment District arc of Demon Slayer. Thanks for Listening! See…

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   Jan 1, 2022

   16m
8. 8

   An Introduction to Chainsaw Man

   Hey there stranger. Yes, I have been radio-silent the last couple of weeks but starting today we are back! So, I've been reading chainsaw man, and I've wanted to cover it on the show, but I think we're going to start easing into the topic and into manga in general. Today, we will have a brief...

   Dec 18, 2021

   17m
9. 7

   How Anime Can Annoy You

   Hey there. Today we briefly look into some of my pet peeves in the medium. Mostly, these are just minor things that feel like they get in the way of the story we are trying to enjoy. What troupes or cliches in anime get on your nerves?

   Nov 27, 2021

   17m
10. 6

    Broaden Your Anime Horizons!

    Welcome Back! Today, I wanted to talk about the lesser known side of anime, shorts, and why their existence is important for anime as a whole. Good stories come in many packages. I'll see you all next Saturday!

    Nov 20, 2021

    30m
11. 5

    Dragonball, Comics, and VAs w/ Martin Davis

    Happy Saturday! This week we are joined by DBZ fan and comic book extraordinaire, Martin Davis, to have a general discussion about anime, comics, and my obsession with Japanese voice actors. I hope you will enjoy, and I'll see you next week.

    Nov 13, 2021

    1h 32m
12. 4

    My Top 10 Anime Protagonists!

    Heya! In Today's episode, I break down my current list of my top 10 anime protagonists. Now, I know that I have some divisive picks in here, but it's all for the sake of conversation. Want to talk with me about one of my choices? Tweet at me: @Charlieisntwell. Thank you and see you next Satrurday!

    Nov 6, 2021

    30m
13. 3

    The Problem with Closure in Anime

    Today, I wanted to take a quick look at a recurring problem I find in mostly smaller anime series, closure. Because of time or money, some shows that we love end without the chance of telling the full story. Let's talk about it.

    Oct 30, 2021

    17m
14. 2

    Sleepers of the Fall 2021 Anime Season

    In today's episode, We talk about shows airing during the 2021 Fall Anime Season that might fly under the radar. I feel like all of the shows covered have the potential to be exceptional and re-watchable. These are my shows to watch of the current anime season. Let's talk about them.

    Oct 23, 2021

    19m
15. 1

    Let's Talk about Isekai!

    In our first episode, I decided to cover the genre of Isekai in anime. What once was a rare and intriguing concept for a story has become a common occurrence every anime season. Let's discuss.

    Oct 16, 2021

    20m