Thinking Too Hard About Anime

We graciously close out the expertly crafted Golden Boy.Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/KamenOtaku⁠⁠⁠email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/thinkinganime.com⁠⁠⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

At least three of you asked for it. Get ready for our silly ass discussion of Golden Boy (1995)Support the podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/KamenOtaku⁠⁠email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/thinkinganime.com⁠⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

WE finish up Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994) and talk about the excellent Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995)Support the podcast: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/KamenOtaku⁠email: [email protected]: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/thinkinganime.com⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Let's talk about cool gadgets with the first three episodes of Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994)Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/KamenOtakuemail: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkinganime.comMusic by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We know it's technically not an OVA but that doesn't stop us from discussing Project A-Ko (1986), broadcast television anime in the US, and media restorations.email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Listen to us hold back tears and talk WAY too much about Lost in Space as we finish our discussion on Diebuster (2004).Learn about black holes here: https://youtu.be/kIbP2Sg8y18?si=jys46y4TuGBQrIFiemail: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We move on to our next OVA in the lineup, the sequel to Gunbuster - Diebuster (2004)email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We're finishing up FLCL (2000) with some Pillows Talk before diving into the last three episodes. email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We are back and taking it easy this season by diving into the world of Original Video Animations.We'll be discussing a variety of OVA's, and we're starting off like a shooting star with the seminal FLCL (2000).We talk about what was going on in the world at this time then discuss the first three episodes of the series. email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We say goodbye to this season, this series, with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021). We also discuss the documentary Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion (2021) email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We do a giant time skip with Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012). email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

The Rebuild continues with Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) and meet producered mandated character Mari Makinami email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We begin the Rebuild movies with Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) and gush over the glow-up of our favorite polyhedron. email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

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. email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Congratulations! We've made it to the end of the original broadcast series. email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We meet the 5th child and breakdown the lore of Evangelion thus far. email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Oh it's about to get ROUGH folks. We learn about the history of NERV and Asuka. email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Poor Toji. Poor Shinji. Poor everyone, honestly. At least we learn about accents and melons. email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Things get introspective as we go to a wedding and get sucked into quantum physics. email: [email protected] twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime⁠ Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠Loop Soup⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We discuss the action arc of the series while dealing with filler and fan service. email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

We unofficially return to season 2 to discuss Hideaki Anno's latest entry into the the Shin Japan Heroes Universe, Shin Kamen Rider (2023). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

We discuss episodes 5-8 of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) while pointing out Godzilla references. email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

We dive into the first four episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995). We also learn about A Cruel Angel's Thesis. email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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. email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

A Cruel Angel's Thesis Music by Toshiyuki Ōmori and Hidetoshi Satō Lyrics by Neko Oikawa Performed by Yoko Takahashi

We officially end our 2nd season with the long awaited Shin Ultraman (2022). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

CW: Sexual Assault We finally found it... We return to Hideaki Anno Domini to discuss his first live action feature film, Love & Pop (1998) If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

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 email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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 email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

We finish up our discussion of Paranoia Agent (2004) email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

We cover the first half of Kon's first and only television series, Paranoia Agent (2004) email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

We celebrate Christmas in August with Kon's madcap dramedy Tokyo Godfathers (2003) email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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/ email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

We discuss Kon's sophomore feature, Millennium Actress (2001). email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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' email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

We cover two of Kon's unfinished mangas, Seraphim: 266613336 Wings (1994) and Opus (1995). email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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). email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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). email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Music: Yume no Shima Shinen Kouen by Hirasawa Susumu

We finish up Hideaki Anno Domini (for now) with a discussion of the excellent Shin Godzilla (2016) If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

We give our first impressions of the Netflix Original Series Cowboy Bebop (2021). email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

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). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

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). If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs. Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

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. If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/tthaa so we can buy more DVDs.  Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra

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). Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime 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

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) Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music 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

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). Contact email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music  Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - Columbia University Orchestra Watchlist Poor Gunner & Tough Tire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyI0vhu7lNY Daicon III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQjruwkyOaU&t=58s Return of Ultraman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwm6fw7lu3w Daicon IV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QMNA5cu2lY Yamata no Orochi no Gyakushu https://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

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

We give our closing thoughts on Cowboy Bebop, list our top five episodes, and reveal what we have in store for season two. email: [email protected] twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkingAnime Music by Yellowjacket from the album Loop Soup. Used with permission under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0)