The Bakemonogatari re-watch is back! This week let's discuss the fourth arc of the series, The Nadeko Snake Arc. This arc marked a real turning point for me in the series in the way that it showcased a much more uncomfortable side to the series and the big ideas within it. In this episode, I … Continue reading The Nadeko Snake Arc (Bakemonogatari Analysis & Review) | GITM Podcast Ep. 93

SSSS.Dynazenon has been a wonderful experience and so I thought it would be worth taking the time to talk about my favourite moments from the series - the awkward & uncomfortable moments. In this week's episode, I talk about the funny, yet quite important 'Churro Scene' and then speak more widely about why these moments … Continue reading SSSS.Dynazenon – The Churro Scene, Awkwardness & Normality | GITM Podcast Ep. 92

The annual Get In The Mecha Mid-Year Review is back! In this episode, just like last year, I take the time to reflect on what I've learnt about anime this year. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a review of actual anime from this year, this isn't the episode for you - this will be looking … Continue reading What I’ve Learnt About Anime | GITM Podcast Ep. 91: The 2021 Mid-Year Review

Get In The Mecha is going on a (partial) break this week! To fill the space, I've decided to handily compile all six episodes of the 'Short Intro Series' into one longer episode for anyone who hasn't listened to them yet or isn't bothered to download all six episodes. I'll be back next week with … Continue reading Six Anime Industry Staff You Need To Know | GITM Podcast Ep. 90.5

For the sixth and final installment of the 'Short Intro To' series, let's discuss the wonderful animation of Keiichiro Watanabe! Watanabe's animation has definitely made me think twice about what I already know about Japanese animation and so in this episode I try my best to make sense of their work from the perspective of … Continue reading Minisode 6: A Short Intro To – The Animation of Keiichiro Watanabe

For the fifth part of the 'Short Intro To' series, let's take a look at the animation of popular animator Yoshimichi Kameda! Kameda personally introduced me to a different side of animation that I had hardly experienced before and later down the line led to my fondness of the Kanada-school of animation. Let's talk about … Continue reading Minisode 5: A Short Intro To – The Animation of Yoshimichi Kameda

For the fourth minisode in the Short Intro series, let's look at the amazing animation and direction of none other than Shingo Yamashita! Yamashita opened my eyes to another side of animation and direction that focused on distortion, risk and unconventionality. In this week's episode I want to share what I've learnt from the work … Continue reading Minisode 4: A Short Intro To – The Animation & Direction of Shingo Yamashita

his week, let's look at the animation and direction of Naoya Nakayama! Nakyama's work is very interesting to look at because it is centred mostly around a technical part of anime / film being the 21:9 aspect ratio. In this short episode I'll attempt to break down why exactly I think they're work on it … Continue reading Minisode 3: A Short Intro To – The Animation & Direction of Naoya Nakayama

In this week's 'Short Intro To' minisode, let's look at the action animation of Norio Matsumoto! Let's discuss some of their iconic moments and of course the feautures that make his animation so great in just about seven minutes! Norio Matsumoto was one of the first action animators that Iatched onto when I started to … Continue reading A Short Intro To – The Action Animation of Norio Matsumoto | GITM Podcast Minisode No. 2

In this first minisode of the first ever Get In The Mecha minisode season, let's briefly discuss the amazing action animation of the legendary animator Yutaka Nakamura. Smear, impact frames, cubes and most importantly - what his work has taught me about the anime industry! If you are looking for the YouTube embed for Minisodes … Continue reading A Short Intro To – The Action Animation of Yutaka Nakamura | GITM Podcast Minisode No. 1