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 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)
The End of Evangelion’s First Act | GITM Podcast Ep. 100 (Part 1)
We finally made it. On the 100th episode and first part of the season finale of Get In The Mecha, let's discuss the first part of The End of Evangelion (1997), directed by Hideaki Anno & Kazuya Tsurumaki. Blurring the lines between beast, human & robot, Anno & Tsurumaki's direction and loads more this week. … Continue reading The End of Evangelion’s First Act | GITM Podcast Ep. 100 (Part 1)
Wonder Egg Priority Is Still Great | GITM Podcast Ep. 99
Wonder Egg Priority has come to a close, which means it's a great time to reflect on the entire series and of course its ending. This week on Get In The Mecha, I do a bit of a mini-retrospective after the airing of the thirteenth and final episode. What still makes this series so special … Continue reading Wonder Egg Priority Is Still Great | GITM Podcast Ep. 99
What Odd Taxi Says About Society | GITM Podcast Ep. 98
Odd Taxi was a beautiful anime that got me thinking a lot about 'society'. What exactly makes a society? What is it that we all share as people? All these questions have been swimming in my brain for quite a while now, which is why I wanted to take on this anime for this week's … Continue reading What Odd Taxi Says About Society | GITM Podcast Ep. 98
Dissecting Sonny Boy (So Far) | GITM Podcast Ep. 97
Sonny Boy is director Shingo Natsume's next big project. In this podcast episode, I take a deep dive into what exactly it 'is' on a political level as well as a visual level. How has Natsume's style & career built up to this point? Are we inherently political beings? Why do I like Sonny Boy … Continue reading Dissecting Sonny Boy (So Far) | GITM Podcast Ep. 97
