Blue Exorcist's Terror of the Kraken Arc was a part that I previously overlooked, due to its length. However, now that I've had time to reflect on it, I think there is a reasonable amount of value one can extract from these three chapters. In this episode, I return to analysing the Blue Exorcist manga … Continue reading Blue Exorcist Manga Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 66: The Terror Of The Kraken Arc
Naruto Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 65: Naruto Shippuden #167 – A Very Important Episode
Anime, like any other form of media, has the ability to be 'controversial' at times (or at least we make it this way). However, there is one particular episode, despite airing an entire decade ago, that still manages to spark debates to this day: Naruto Shippuden #167. This debate concerns the way the arguable climax … Continue reading Naruto Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 65: Naruto Shippuden #167 – A Very Important Episode
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 64: Learning From Eizouken
Every now and again, an anime that comments on anime and / or the production process shows up; formerly we've had Ghiblies and Otaku no Video and this decade we have been given Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020), directed by none other than Masaaki Yuasa. As a creator as well as a fan of … Continue reading Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 64: Learning From Eizouken
The Value of Nostalgia | GITM Podcast Ep. 63
We have all felt nostalgic before, however some of us decide to abandon those feelings when judging the media in the name of being 'objective'. However, I quite heavily disagree with this way of thinking. In this episode, I lay out my counter-argument to 'the critique of nostalgia', as well as talk about some of … Continue reading The Value of Nostalgia | GITM Podcast Ep. 63
Lockdown Picks & Escapism | GITM Podcast Ep. 62
2020 has been a crazy year. One of the biggest reasons for this is because I was given a lot of free time that I simply didn't ask for. As a result, over the past six months, I've had the opportunity to indulge in pieces that I wouldn't usually commit to or generally consider getting … Continue reading Lockdown Picks & Escapism | GITM Podcast Ep. 62
Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 61: Anno And Evangelion
Despite taking a deep dive into the four main 'arcs' of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), there are still many more elements to analyse! One key part of the anime I haven't discussed in detail is the approach of the director, Hideaki Anno. In this episode, I discuss my highlights & key takeaways from Anno's June … Continue reading Neon Genesis Evangelion Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 61: Anno And Evangelion
Mecha Isn’t Dead | GITM Podcast Ep. 60
The 'Mecha Is Dead' or 'in decline' argument has been reiterated by many to suggest that the mecha genre is a lot weaker than it used to be. But what if I was to tell you that it isn't particularly the genre that's in decline, but the way some of us view & discuss the … Continue reading Mecha Isn’t Dead | GITM Podcast Ep. 60
One Piece Manga Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 59: Another One Piece Discussion
If it wasn't clear enough in my last One Piece episode, I've officially started the One Piece manga journey! Ever since starting, I've had my head buried within the books and now I think I'm ready to have another discussion on what I've been reading as I near the conclusion of the Skypiea Saga. In … Continue reading One Piece Manga Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 59: Another One Piece Discussion
Get In The Mecha Will Be Back Next Week
I've decided the week off for the sake of avoiding burnout. Most of this week will be time spent preparing & pre-recording future content. Sorry to everyone who was expecting an episode this week; Get In The Mecha will return next week at the same time in the same places. See you all next week. … Continue reading Get In The Mecha Will Be Back Next Week
Gleipnir Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 58: Thinking About Premises
I've often stayed away from watching seasonal action-mystery anime, however with the global circumstance and intriguing premise, I saw myself watching Gleipnir. As I continued to watch, I started to realise that this was not constructed similarly to it's counterparts in the genre. In this episode, I will be trying to determine the intrigue of … Continue reading Gleipnir Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 58: Thinking About Premises
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