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The Workshop
by The Workshop Podcast
What separates a good anime from a great anime? Why do some animes stick with us long after we’ve watched it?Welcome to “The Workshop”! We’re Emily and Kris, two friends from high school and now aspiring writers, and in this podcast, we discuss and deconstruct storytelling elements in some of our favourite animes.
Episodes
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Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju: Stories Within Stories
In which Em & Kris discuss frame narratives, intergenerational tales, and Kiku’s bishounen facial features. | While typically specializing in the Boys’ Love genre, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is Haruko Kumota’s first josei. Season 1 of the 2016 anime was produced by Studio Deen and directed by...
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Contemporary Fantasy at its Finest
In which Em & Kris tackle the smart construction of Jujutsu Kaisen’s shounen tropes, admire its impeccable comedy and character writing, and lose all intelligent thoughts over the audacity of Gojo Satoru. | Jujutsu Kaisen is the next big shonen standout in contemporary fantasy. With epic and...
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Our Most Formative Anime (1-Year Anniversary Special!)
In which Em & Kris share their personal life-changing, taste-shaping, and nostalgia-inducing shows. Also, in celebration of The Workshop’s 1-Year anniversary, we take a trip down memory lane and rank the most cringe-worthy moments in the pod so far… :)
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Bungo Stray Dogs: No Thoughts, Just Vibes
In which Em & Kris lay out their urban fantasy gripes, appreciate creative character designs, and do a deep dive into 20th-century Japanese lit. | Bungo Stray Dogs ingeniously explores a world of famous late authors and poets, each of them incarnated as a superpowered young adult or teenager. The...
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A Place Further than the Universe: A Case Study on Friendship
In which Em & Kris explore the nuances of platonic relationships, aspire to write their own female-centred shounen anime, and cry over an entire cast of best girls. | The 2018 animated series, ‘A Place Further than the Universe’, is a heart-warming show directed by Atsuko Ishizuka, written by…
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My Hero Academia S3: How to Craft a Redemption Arc
In which Em & Kris break down the shounen battle anime formula, emphasize the importance of story continuity, and utterly embarrass themselves adoring the main cast. | Considered globally to be one of the best animes of the 2010s, Kohei Horikoshi’s ‘My Hero Academia’ was first adapted and aired…
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Cowboy Bebop: The Sci-Fi Style Icon of Anime
In which Em & Kris ceaselessly praise the iconic jazz soundtrack, explore the ups and downs of character trauma writing, and totally do not fall in love with Spike Spiegel. | “Cowboy Bebop” is a sci-fi space western series that aired between 1997 and 1998. It was written by Keiko Nobumoto…
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Anime for Beginners
In which Em & Kris shamelessly advance the weeb agenda by sharing their top recommendations for newbie anime fans. Totally objectively and without bias :)
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Kaguya-sama Love is War: A Perfect Portrayal of Teenage Absurdity
In which Em & Kris dissect rom-com clichés, expose their spicy thoughts on teenage crushes and dating, and deeply relate to every character on a spiritual level. | “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” is a romantic comedy series that was adapted by A-1 Pictures in 2019. Originally written and illustrated…
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Your Name (Kimi no Na wa): Chasing The Vibe
In which Em & Kris rave over the RADWIMPS musical score, admire Shinkai as an imperfect writer, and commit to getting matching hand tattoos. | Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) is Makoto Shinkai’s fifth full-length film, and is a masterful combination of romance, fantasy, and drama. It was produced in…
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Avatar The Last Airbender: How to Elevate a Medium
In which Em & Kris defend the Kataang ship, discuss the importance of childhood lessons, and sob over ATLA’s unparalleled storytelling. | Avatar: The Last Airbender is a fantasy series created by Michael DiMartino and Brian Konietzko that premiered on Nickelodeon in 2005. Renowned for its…
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Fire Force: Spectacle Over Substance?
In which Em & Kris roast shounen villains, question the accountability of fictional law enforcement, and try not to get distracted by phenomenal art style and animation. | Fire Force is Atsushi Okubo’s latest shounen series, showcasing gorgeous and action-packed scenes alongside a highly...
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Ouran High School Host Club: A Cultural Reset or the Power of Nostalgia?
In which Em & Kris discuss this decade’s perception of femininity, put nostalgia under the microscope, and pause all intelligent discussion to form the Tamaki protection squad. | Ouran High School Host Club is still considered a classic romcom shoujo series that is hailed for its parodying of…
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Haikyuu!!: The Poster Child of Sports Anime
In which Em & Kris establish Hoshiumi’s status as MVC, officially adopt Himekawa, and marvel at how all the best boys this time are on one team. | Haikyuu!! is based on the manga by Haruichi Furudate. The animated 4th season from Production I.G. is written by Taku Kishimoto and directed by Masaka...
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Welcome to the Workshop!
In which Em & Kris reveal their non-existent experience and qualifications for analyzing storytelling in anime, but do so anyway.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What separates a good anime from a great anime? Why do some animes stick with us long after we’ve watched it?Welcome to “The Workshop”! We’re Emily and Kris, two friends from high school and now aspiring writers, and in this podcast, we discuss and deconstruct storytelling elements in some of our favourite animes.
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What separates a good anime from a great anime? Why do some animes stick with us long after we’ve watched it?Welcome to “The Workshop”! We’re Emily and Kris, two friends from high school and now aspiring writers, and in this podcast, we discuss and deconstruct storytelling elements in some of our...
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