Episode 259 – Anime Versus Western Comics
How are anime and western comics the same? How are they different? What determines the popularity of each in east and west? We discuss these things and more on our topic for this episode.
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How are anime and western comics the same? How are they different? What determines the popularity of each in east and west? We discuss these things and more on our topic for this episode.
Review: Nobunaga Concerto
It’s time to weather out the winter with some anime. Will the winter anime Gods smile upon us and grant us shows of substance? Or, will the icy winds of poorly produced shows bite through our resolves? We tell you what we will be watching from this season.
Mitsugi:
Junketsu no Maria
Yoru no Yatterman
IdolM@ater: Cinderella Girls
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu
Isuca
Chiaki:
Yuri Kuma Arashi
Durarara!!x2 Shou
Koufuku Grafitti
Absolute Duo
Binan Koukou Shikyuu Bouri-bu Love!
Kazuo:
Death Parade
Rolling Girls
Sengoku Musou
Saenai Heroine no Sodate-kata
Kantai Collection Kan Colle
Review: Knights of Sidonia
Review: Space Dandy
Put on your Santa hats and get out your Christmas cake because it’s time for a Christmas special!
Review: Ao Haru Ride
We answer the questions in mailbags, on special shows, and in person, but they keep coming up. Well, back by popular demand is a Japan Questionnaire. With 2 Asian Studies Minors and over 5 cumulative years living in Japan between the hosts we answer your questions about the land of the rising sun.
Questions Include:
Chris – facebook- What is the home video market like in Japan compared to the states? Why are their blu-rays and DVDs so expensive compared to the states.
Leanne- Facebook – How common are pets in Japan? Do people often have pets like hamsters, rabbits, snakes?
Alan – facebook – I was at my local bike shop loitering around and over heard one of the employees helping a young lady pick out a road bike because she was going to the glorious nippon. So my question is, how is cycling in japan? Are there bike lanes? And is it reasonable to use a bike as the main mode of transportation?
Tony Spiffy Piggy Pankey – Facebook – How often have you encountered people following Shinto and, on average, how enthusiastic would you say they are about it?
Cortney – Facebook – The commercials in Japan are so different than North America. Are all commercials like that in Japan?
Ivonne – Facebook – is it true that the people will walk around foreigners to avoid being rude to them.
Ferdinand – Facebook – What’s the difference between the special education in Japan and the U.S.?
Stephen – Facebook – A lot of people have asked about the anime fan-scene in Japan, and how prevalent anime is. But how common are other properties, like Star Trek and Star Wars, to name two? Is there a lot of publicity, merchandise, etc. for things like Marvel movies and similar things, or are they similarly relegated to otaku-dom? Do ‘regular’ people talk about popular TV and movies at all, or are they only reserved for the geeks.
Nathan – facebook – Do you think living in Japan has changed you? And if it did, was it noticeable by your friends and family?
Kazuo: How do you get to live and work in Japan?
Kazuo: Is it true that everyone lives in itty-bitty living spaces?
Kazuo: How does crime compare? Are you afraid to walk alone at night in certain areas?
Kazuo: What’s a brotha gotta do to pick up some honeys in Japan? What is dating like?
Kazuo: Since men and women are viewed so differently in Japan, does this reflect on foreign women? Are they treated the same as Japanese women?
Kazuo: Can you survive in Japan without speaking the language? What would some challenges be?
Kazuo: What is it like to drive in Japan? Some horror stories? Or is everyone on point?
Kazuo: I heard that going to see a movie in japan can be more expensive than the states. Are there any other things that surprised you by the difference in cost?
Kazuo: Top 5 pros and cons about living in Japan.
Review: Captain Earth
The Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast plays a new game: Anime Madlibs! We fill in the blanks of pre-made descriptions of make-believe anime with silly random words suggested by the chat. Here are some of the funny synopsis that ensue…
Two monks, (Hapless moe girl) and a (an Akihabara porn store) are spreading the words of their faith, in their home, (space elevator), when one day they meet a porn star director. (hapless moe girls) decides that he’ll never be able to pay for his wedding, unless….he swallows his faith and enters the porn industry himself. With the help of (the great gazoo), he will (gargle) the vagina’s of the most pleasurable of women using his (firm pimp hand), in an attempt to win enough bounty to pay for his wedding and take one giant leap towards purifying the world.
In a world surviving the apocalypse a young (Neil the Cat King) must overcome their overbearing mother to learn to pilot a mecha. As they go into space with their friend and once-lover (Chiaki the Moe Archangel) they encounter their mortal enemy – martians. In the battle that ensues they are separated and (Neil the Cat King) is taken to the alternate dimension of (Inside a cheesy pof). Once there, they find the legendary (Pope Hat), but to wield it they must (seek). Will they overcome the enemy and return to their homeland?
Warlord Oda Nobunaga has a problem, he’s recently been betrothed to (Mitsugi the Pretty Pincess)! The marriage is ruining all his plans for world domination. But when a (Cats that form one Giant cat) gives him (Excalibur) that only (Mitsugi the Pretty Princess) can wield they need to learn to work together to survive. On a battlefield in (Neo Tokyo) his engaged is mortally wounded. Now, Nobunaga must (dispute) to save the life of his intended.
In the quiet (Zombie Kazuo), a sleeping giant looms across the horizon. Mt. Fuji a symbol of pride of the Japanese people awakens, unleash (A Massive Pair of Breasts) upon the world, billowing forth its firey venom. (Zombie Kazuo) and (Harry Potter), two siblings interning at a local seismology University lab, come across data that suggests that Mt. Fuji may erupt. These two siblings must (lick) the local citizens and help their family escape before all is turned into a burning hell.
In ancient Babylonia a (zombie kazuo) known for his poison tasting ability spendings (his/her) days carefully (grind) food that is offered and served to the great (a doomed zaku pilot). Until one day an unfortunate chain of events leads the Kingdom to believe that (he/she) fails to correctly identify a poisoned goblet. Their penance is to travel to (mt fuji) which was believed to have been destroyed long before to uncover the (a lightsaber), the only means of curing the poison that will soon take (that one guy)’s life.
An everyday (Succubus of Mitsugi’s Dreams) one day wakes up to find that he/she can’t be killed! They decide to use this power to become the (In your mind) Hero! Saving people from life or death situations this guardian in the night wins over the hearts of Tokyo. But, one reporter (Iron man), thinks there’s more to this story. They (fall into) and uncover the (Sword of Lolicon Destruction). Fueled with this power they become the (Hero Yui)’s arch nemesis.
(Buddha) has one mission. To join the Church of Mitsugi and as well the fight against the blight upon humanity known as moe. But to join the Church you must (Splooge) your dedication to the cause. To this end, the Pope assigned (Buddha), a (mother smoking a cigar) as an assistant to travel around (Atlantis), using the holiest of holy relics, the most sacred of artifacts, the most epic of anti-moe apparel, the (piano solo), which will steal the delightful taste from all cake in the world. A crippling blow to the moe cause.
(Hayao Miyazaki) has the most famous ass in the world. As the premiere underwear model they’ve worn it all. But now, they’re going into the stars, to (the same onsen bath as mitsugi) to model there. He meets (tinkerbell) who’s considered to be the sexiest being in the universe. (Hayao Miyazaki) feels that there’s no hope, until, they find the (cat allergies). When worn on the rear correctly their ass becomes so irresistible that pants will rip and skirts will fly up just to show it off. But, (tinkerbell) wants their title back, so they engage in the only thing models can do. A provocative runway show where all they do is (tantalize).
“In a world, where the Church of Mitsugi has taken over (the Center of the earth), only one (snuggly) moe angel can save the world. (A cute cat named Chiio)! (A cute cat named Chiio) will hav to (bounce) through the vast armies of church followers. Along with her trusty compainon, (Pope Hat), letting it (Screaming “GOAAAAAAL” For too long) the pope mitsugi’s tender (Mecha robot factory)
Review: Barakamon
Okay, we’re not actually reviewing any Thanksgiving anime because to our knowledge there aren’t any. But, it’s that time of the year so we’re all about our favorite Thanksgiving food and moments and the anime that is also all about food.
Reviews: Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
It seems like everyone is talking about GamerGate right now, what side do you fall on? Well, we’re not passing judgment on either side of the argument but we’re going to look at why GamerGate is such a hot button issue and if the issues being debated in the video game community also transfer over to anime. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Impressions: Gundam: Reconguista in G, Shiigatsu wa Kimi no Uso (Your lie in April), Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo, Nanatsu no Taizai, Inou-Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de
Do you want recommendations from the AAAPodcast but feel like you always get the same 3 or 4 shows? Mitsugi will always say Twelve Kingdoms, Chiaki will always say Revolutionary Girl Utena. Are you tired of it? So are we! Here’s a recommendation game where we call certain anime off-limits and we have to think of suggestions unlike anything we’ve ever recommended before.
Impressions: Shingeki no Bahamut, Shirobako, Kiseijuu (Parasyte), Girlfriend Kari
We get mailbags sent to us about making a podcast, suggestions for how to make a good show, and questions about what got us started on our path to anime podcasting. At 250 episodes we’re going to cover everything that got us to where we’re at and what it takes to produce the show we do.
Impressions: Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Bladeworks, SanZoku no Musume Ronja, Orenchi no Furo Jijou, Sora no Method, Akatsuki no Yona