BARA WA, BARA WA! Danny and K assemble a super crew to discuss the 1979 classic anime Rose of Versailles, joined by Dawn from the Anime Nostalgia Podcast and GrantTheTheif of Blade Licking Thieves/Super Senpai Podcast. Part 1 (Beginning - 1:01:43) is a spoiler-free discussion of themes, historical fiction, what we love about the show, and the story's place in anime/manga history. Part 2 (1:01:43 - end) **SPOILER WARNING** We go more in-depth themes of power and opression, Oscar's gender and queerness, the anime direction, and RoV adaptations through the years. [Includes mentions of sexual assault and LGBTQ oppression] Join us on our thorough expression of love for OSCAAAAR!! Contact Info: on twitter animeislitpod@gmail.com Dawn/Usamimi - | | Grant - | |
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