This article was originally published on 16th December 2021, shortly after Heike Monogatari had finished airing on streaming platforms. While my observations are still relevant, I have decided to add some additional notes in 2024. Those paragraphs will be denoted in bold text. After eleven episodes, the curtain has finally closed on the story of the Heike … Continue reading Another Look At Heike Monogatari’s Incredible Final Act
Tsurune The Linking Shot – How To Sequel | GITM Podcast Ep. 119
Tsurune's Second Season was a blast and an improvement to its predecessor in almost every conceivable way. But what exactly is a sequel and what makes a Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha a great one? In this episode I try to wrap my head around anime sequels in the context of the show and make some … Continue reading Tsurune The Linking Shot – How To Sequel | GITM Podcast Ep. 119
The ‘Forgotten’ Anime of 2022 | GITM Podcast Ep. 118
Get In The Mecha is officially back! In this episode I'm catching up on some of the analysis that I missed by talking about some of the sleeper hits of 2022 that I think are worth going back to. How does Tatami Time Machine Blues differ from The Tatami Galaxy? How does The Girl From … Continue reading The ‘Forgotten’ Anime of 2022 | GITM Podcast Ep. 118
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’
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
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