I finally took the time to watch Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu and now I can't stop thinking about it! In this episode, I try to explore one of my favourite aspects of the anime in a bit more depth - the 'death' and 'life' of art. What does this entail? How does an art form … Continue reading Rakugo Shinjuu – The Death & Life of Art | GITM Podcast Ep. 112
Drifting Through The Memories of Yesterday – How Keiichiro Saito Explores Identity & Nostalgia In ‘Tomoshibi Serenade’
Quite a lot has changed for animator and director Keiichiro Saito since the last time I covered their work. The biggest development that occurred during this time was the recent announcement that they were heading the upcoming TV anime series Bocchi The Rock at animation studio CloverWorks. However, I wish to concentrate on continuities rather … Continue reading Drifting Through The Memories of Yesterday – How Keiichiro Saito Explores Identity & Nostalgia In ‘Tomoshibi Serenade’
Bringing Letterboxes To Life: Toshimasa Ishii, Tomohiko Ito & Eighty-Six Episode Twenty-Two’s Use Of The 21:9 Aspect Ratio
My experience with 86 (Eighty-Six) was pretty varied. After offering a strong eleven-episode package for the first cour, my expectations for the anime’s second half were quite high. Unfortunately, they were not met in their entirety but that does not dismiss the fact that there were some rather memorable moments during the second half. The … Continue reading Bringing Letterboxes To Life: Toshimasa Ishii, Tomohiko Ito & Eighty-Six Episode Twenty-Two’s Use Of The 21:9 Aspect Ratio
The Anime Staff That I Discovered In 2021 | GITM Podcast Ep. 111
I know we're already in March but let's talk about the anime staff I discovered for the first time in 2021! 2021 was a really great year for anime, in terms of the number of exciting projects that came out, which of course meant that I came across many cool creatives at the same time. … Continue reading The Anime Staff That I Discovered In 2021 | GITM Podcast Ep. 111
Unskippable Openings (2021 Edition) | GITM Podcast Ep. 110
Get In The Mecha is back and so is our annual edition of Unskippable Openings, where I talk about some of my favourite openings from the past year! An important thing I want to cover in this year's edition is the question, 'what is the relationship between the opening and the show itself?'. In this … Continue reading Unskippable Openings (2021 Edition) | GITM Podcast Ep. 110
There’s A Lot Of Anime Coming Out In 2022 | GITM Podcast Ep. 109
The new year is approaching and a there's a lot of anime on the way. On this week's episode of Get In The Mecha I take a look at the anime projects that I'm most excited for and talk about who is working on them. And at the end I give my take on an … Continue reading There’s A Lot Of Anime Coming Out In 2022 | GITM Podcast Ep. 109
Heike Monogatari – Why Do Visual Metaphors Matter? | GITM Podcast Ep. 108
What ties rich historical narratives like Heike Monogatari together? On this episode of Get In The Mecha I complete my trilogy of discussions on Heike Monogatari by taking a look at the anime's smart use of visual metaphors. This week I dive into the various symbols the show uses, what we can learn from them … Continue reading Heike Monogatari – Why Do Visual Metaphors Matter? | GITM Podcast Ep. 108
Heike Monogatari Episode 9 – A Visual Masterclass | GITM Podcast Ep. 107
I couldn't stop thinking about the anime Heike Monogatari so I decided to make another episode on it - this time, I'm focusing on Episode 9, storyboarded and directed by the amazing Ryouhei Takeshita. This week, I try my best to go into depth on what I think makes this episode a standout one in … Continue reading Heike Monogatari Episode 9 – A Visual Masterclass | GITM Podcast Ep. 107
Studying Two Anime OVAs From The Early 90s | GITM Podcast Ep. 106
It's another episode of the Anime OVA series! On this week's edition, I take a look at two OVAs that I enjoyed recently, namely Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! (From Today I'll) (1992) & Lodoss-tou Senki (Record of Lodoss War) (1990). These OVAs are quite different from one another - yet they both taught me a … Continue reading Studying Two Anime OVAs From The Early 90s | GITM Podcast Ep. 106
Heike Monogatari’s Approach To Visual Storytelling | GITM Podcast Ep. 105
Heike Monogatari kind of came out of nowhere and already there's so much to unpack from a visual perspective. In this episode, I attempt to break down this anime's approach to visual storytelling by going through the work of the various storyboard aritsts & episodes directors that featured on Episodes 1-4. How does it's approach … Continue reading Heike Monogatari’s Approach To Visual Storytelling | GITM Podcast Ep. 105
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