Anime as relations of production What have we learned from our general overview ? That anime is difficult to define, obviously ; more precisely, that it is a shape-shifting phenomenon that changes depending on where you look at it from. This means that a definitive and all-inclusive definition is probably impossible. However, one can always… Continue reading Defining anime – Part 3 →
Mar 13, 2020 • Subscribe
More like this
Defining anime – Part 1
In the end of 2016, the publication of the music video Shelter on the online platform r/Anime provoked a controversy : should this work, directed by a an…
Defining anime – Part 2
Is anime what’s on the screen ? While the formulation of this question might seem strange, as it is obvious that anime, as animation, is something that we…
Defining Friendship
“There’s no real way to define [friendship]…there’s no one to blame if it fades…but that’s what lets it feel unrestrained. That’s what lets us be together.…
Isaac Netero | Defining GRATITUDE & EVIL!! | Anime Analysis
Who truly is the character known as Isaac Netero? Is he the goofy old man we met at the beginning of Hunter X Hunter? Or, is he the…
Defining the Japanese hot spring
Hi, my name is Rie Nishimura. I’m a freelance writer who’s written about hot springs for over 20 years. I hope my writing helps others discover the charming…
The anime roulette: part 3
Yes, the roulette is back! After watching all of three of the seven series I rolled in the first two posts from back in March, I felt like…
Mission: Anime Expo, Part 3
/// Your mission, should you choose to accept it… /// MISSION: ANIME EXPO – Orange Nation
Seasonal Anime Impressions - Winter 2021 - Part 3
Seasonal Anime ImpressionsWinter 2021Part 3Inexplicably anime keep on being released. Where are they coming from? What is their purpose? Are they heralds of disaster? Can there still be…
ANIME REVIEW: The Devil Lady (Part 3)
Last time we looked at how The Devil Lady portrayed a depressingly true-to-life depiction of how society would splinter were its premise to become a reality. This time,…
Benkei: Part 3 of 3
The previous two entries focused on the autobiographical content of a letter supposedly written by Benkei himself. However, when asking most people about Benkei lore in the San’in…
Baki: Part 3
The meat monsters are back
Anime and the Olympics: Winter Edition! Part 3
Though not a whole lot of time has gone by since the Summer Olympics this passed July, the Olympics have indeed returned and this time it’s for the…
Samurai Champloo Part 3
Anthony & Marvyn return to the podcast as we continue our leisurely stroll through 2004’s Samurai Champloo. On this episode we cover episodes 13-20 of the series. Mugen,…
Slam Dunk Part 3
We’re back on the Slam Dunk train! Back from the first episode are Dawn (@bunnycartoon) from the...
Revisiting Escaflowne, Part 3
Time for part 3 of this project. I made the decision to forego the Summer 2020 season for real-life reasons. Perhaps that might have been for the best…
Slam Dunk Part 3
We’re back on the Slam Dunk train! Back from the first episode are Dawn (@bunnycartoon) from the Anime Nostalgia podcast and Tom (@calaggie) from Sports in Fiction and…
307 – Kasane part 3
On this episode Seamus talks about Fukushima Devil Fish, Morgana gets a preview of Venus in the Blind Spot, and dakazu buys Paruno Gurafiti! We also discuss the…
406 – Dorohedoro part 3
This week we discuss everything in BEASTARS vol. 19 and dakazu examines the Manga Up! app. Then we continue our descent into chaos with part 3 of our…
Predicting the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2022 Nominations – part 3
It’s part 3 of the Nobody is Going to Vote for Back Arrow predictions! Time to predict who makes the list of nominees for even more categories in…
Sailor Moon Supers Anime, Part 2 Disk 3 (English)
In my review of Disk 2 for this series, I forgot to mention that apparently the Inners got tired of the color coding their clothes thing. I can…
Spooky Anime Part 3: Bad Horror and Cute Series
Part 3 in s series of recommendations for spooky anime shows!
Deadly Premonition Playthrough Part 3
We return to play Deadly Premonition. This is Part 3.
422 – Chainsaw Man part 3
Halloween! This week we’re joined by the fantastic Marion “Microwavey” as he auditions to replace Darfox! Marion talks about Anime NYC, Trigun Stampede and more! Then we dive…
Welcome to #TheJCS part 3
Introduction So I did hear that there was some confusion about what I’m doing with #TheJCS. Whenever I’ve participated in #TheJCS before, I’ve found it a daunting experience…
Memories: Part 3 – Cannon Fodder
With all of that in mind, we dive into the final part of the Memories film package. Cannon Fodder. A short directed and written by the main man…
460 – Fire Punch part 3
This week we finish our Retrospective on Tatsuki Fujimoto's debut series Fire Punch! We also discuss Tenchu, My Love Story!!, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, MANGA Plus, and…
My Love Story!!, Chainsaw Man, Cromartie High School, Hell’s Paradise
Love & Japan Part 3: Distance
Welcome to another edition of Love & Japan. Compared to the previous two editions, however, this one is going to be bit more reflective and serious as this…
Shoujo 'n Dragons part 3
Its time to find out what our brave adventurers found in the room in the book! Dungeon Master Bees takes Neight (Nikki), Oujo (Aza), and Meeso (Miso) into…
Persona 4 Analysis Part 3
For the tenth anniversary of one of our favorite games ever, Doc and Shadon do a deep dive analysis of their favorite themes, characters, story beats and more!…
Benkei: Part 2 of 3
We pick up our own local “Tale of Benkei” at the island on Lake Nakaumi just off shore from Nagami Village. The 12th century villagers were tired of…
Benkei: Part 1 of 3
The weather was growing humid in early June, and I put on a fencing mask for the first time in months. One of my naginata teachers dug up…
Together | Part 3: Carole & Tuesday
the space between us is who we are. A hot wind, a white sea, a film. The very last word in The White Girl’s closing monologue (see part…
Penguindrum Episode Analyses Part 3
Disclaimers: 1) The Penguindrum project will be categorized under episode reviews, but it won’t work the same way as my usual episode reviews. Each entry in this blog…
FLCL Notes and Analysis (Part 3 of 3)
Summary of themes, character notes, extra thoughts, and the final conclusion.
Best Anime Dubs You Can Watch RIGHT NOW (Part 3)
AJ from The Cartoon Cipher checks out the newest anime dubs with special shout outs to Fruits Basket, Megalobox 2, and more!
Re-Upload 2. Anime Soundtracks on the Rise Part 3
Here comes yet another bunch of old gems your way (re-uploaded): [C0CX-30235] Shotaro Song Book CD …
Day 5 of Niji Nights: Queer Characters in Anime Part 3
Hey all! Welcome to another day of Niji nights! I’m here bringing the 3rd year of Queer characters here is another 5 to our roster! If this interested…
INTERVIEW: YUTAKA NAKAMURA (WEB ANIME STYLE, 7/19/2003) PART 3
The following interview was originally posted on WEB Anime Style on July 19th, 2003. The interview has been translated by Twitter user @kiirobon © 2018 Wave Motion Cannon The final portion of…
Doctorkev’s Autumn 2023 Anime Postmortem Part 3: Netflix/HIDIVE/Hulu/Disney+
In this third part of my assessment of the most packed anime season of 2023, we’ll look at some of the shows on streaming services that…
The Evolution of Abridged Anime Part 3: What’s In A Name?
On April 23, 2005, a nineteen-second video titled “Me at the zoo” made history as the first-ever video posted to YouTube. Even with videos capped at just
First Impressions: Winter 2016 – Part 3
Yeah…..weekdays just don’t happen for me – long live the weekends! So I’m a bit late with these first impressions since 2nd episodes are coming out, but whatever…
BBK/BRNK, Dimension W, Durarara!!, Rainbow Days, Nurse Witch Komugi
SUMMER 2016 Taste Testing Part 3
And the Summer season continues! So far we have had two fantastic looking animes appear (Orange, Amaama to Inazuka), along with a whole group of good and okay…
Dreams and YuYu Hakusho Part 3
I have no idea why White Sox games are always like 4+ hours long, but they’ve been winning a lot. They’re 24-15 currently, and atop the AL Central…
First Impressions: Spring 2016 – Part 3
All I could manage this week is watching things – didn’t have time to write up anything, so brace for incoming spam of 1st impressions posts today! First…
Dreams and YuYu Hakusho Part 3
I have no idea why White Sox games are always like 4+ hours long, but they’ve been...
Representation! Characters of Color Part 3
Hey! To celebrate Juneteenth which is an American thing for those of you that are not in the US. It’s to celebrate the liberation of slaves which happened…
OtakuGeneration (Show #309) Terminology, Part 3
Shownotes :: (show 309) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Terminology Part 3, recorded live May 4th, 2011. This week continued the…
Coffee Samurai, Kiddy Grade, Mazinkaiser SKL, Soul Eater, Air Gear
Among Us Tips & Tricks (Part 3)
So let us start with the third post for the tips and tricks that you can apply in Among Us. Again today, we are focusing a lot on…
OPReadthrough #3, "Baroque Works" (Part One)
On the third volume of “The Great One Piece Readthrough” we go through the next five volumes of One Piece in three segments with hosts Zach and Ed! It’s time to…
Creepy Kids Songs Part 3: Satchan
True tragic children's song turned ghost story.
