Episode 190 – Western Influence in Anime + Pacific Rim
Anime has influenced a number of things in western culture including literal adaptations. We look into how anime has influenced in the literal and not so literal sense western media. In this the recent summer release Pacific Rim is highlighted.
Influences –
Literal Adaptations:
Monster TV show to air
Akira adaptation
Old Boy (based off a Japanese Manga originally)
Wachowski siblings’ Speed Racer adaptation
James Cameron’s Battle Angel Alita adaptation
Dragon Ball Evolution
Jame’s Cameron’s Avatar
Depictions of anime fans and anime culture:
Gamer Girl – a book about an anime fan that draws her own manga among other geeky things
SNL J-Pop America Fun Time Go (negative)
Clerks: The Animated Series
Other Influences and Co-Productions:
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Code Lyoko
Powerpuff Girls
Samurai Jack
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Little Nemo
Pacific Rim –
Examples of Anime:
Uh, Giant Robots!!
Cool names for each robot
A consistent “leveling up” of powers and prowess
Calling out attack names
Grisled, hardened oldtimer with some mysterious illness
- Japanese
August 28, 2013 @ 2:38 pm
This is not related to anime but I agree with Kram that everyone should listen to Happy End. They are a really amazing band! For that matter I like all of Kram’s musical chooses. They are all very good bands. (Not saying that Chiaki’s chooses aren’t good because I also love L’Arc~en~Ciel.) 笑
September 6, 2013 @ 12:48 pm
Really enjoyed this episode. I hope Chiaki will do ‘voices’ more often, as it made me laugh. Also, thanks to her for the recommendation for ‘Princess Tutu’ (I’ve been listening to your archive). I’m atching an episode a week with a friend and we’re nearly half way through. Almost every time we say to each other “and apparently it gets odd after the half way point…”