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
Studying the Anime OVAs of Akiyuki Shinbo | GITM Podcast Ep. 104
Akiyuki Shinbo may be one of the greatest anime directors of all time - but how exactly does he direct anime? In this week's episode of Get In The Mecha, I do a brief study of Shinbo's OVAs to get to the bottom of what his style really looks like and what we can learn … Continue reading Studying the Anime OVAs of Akiyuki Shinbo | GITM Podcast Ep. 104
When Animation Direction Changes Everything (In Anime) | GITM Podcast Ep. 103
In anime, animation direction is incredibly important - it has the ability to change our entire understanding of an episode and can help convey the ideas that the creatives are attempting to convey. In this week's episode, I take a closer look at how this can really affect out experience as viewers and what we … Continue reading When Animation Direction Changes Everything (In Anime) | GITM Podcast Ep. 103
Sonny Boy – Episode 8’s Incredible Direction | GITM Podcast Ep. 102
Sonny Boy has blown me away countless times and the eighth episode of the anime storyboarded by Keiichirō Saitō honestly took it to another level. In this week's episode I want to break down my thoughts on the way this episode was directed and get to the bottom of why it's so effective at making … Continue reading Sonny Boy – Episode 8’s Incredible Direction | GITM Podcast Ep. 102
Mecha Anime Was Always About The Characters | GITM Podcast Ep. 101
Mecha anime pretty much always concerns the characters in it. Although this may sound like a fact to some, other people have a different viewpoint. In this episode of the podcast, I attempt to counter the idea that some mecha anime are focused mostly on 'the mechas' while others do on 'the characters'. Get In … Continue reading Mecha Anime Was Always About The Characters | GITM Podcast Ep. 101
The Talking Dog’s Tale – Exploring Sonny Boy 08 & Keiichiro Saito’s Direction
After watching Keiichiro Saito's first storyboarded episode of Sonny Boy (Episode Three, 'The Cat Who Wore Sandals'), my expectations for this series had already been surpassed. From the excellent shift in lighting, made complete by debut animation director Nobuhide Kariya, to his use of several visceral close-ups, Saitō had already made his mark on this … Continue reading The Talking Dog’s Tale – Exploring Sonny Boy 08 & Keiichiro Saito’s Direction
The End of Evangelion’s Second Act | GITM Podcast Ep. 100 (Part 2)
This episode concludes both our look at the 90s Evangelion titles and this season of Get In The Mecha! In this season finale, I dive deep into the second half of The End of Evangelion - let's talk about music, absurd imagery and of course the iconic ending. Thanks for listening & see you on … Continue reading The End of Evangelion’s Second Act | GITM Podcast Ep. 100 (Part 2)
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