Story Structure and Plot Devices w/ Paul Seiber

Hey there, I recently watched Perfect Blue and wanted to talk about it along with the portrayal of women in certain well-known shows. This is a heavier show than what I have done in the past, but I feel strongly enough to talk about it. In regard to Perfect Blue, themes of sexual assault are discussed in this episode, so if that's not something you want to listen to, I understand. If you decide to skip this episode, no worries, I'll see you next time.

Hey there, Welcome back to Anime Americana! To kick off the next chapter of the show, I've been joined by listener and friend of the show Paul Seiber. Paul has a background in Film and Creative Writing, so we decided to take more of a detailed look at general story structure and some common plot devices under an anime lense. Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy, and I will see you next Saturday.

Hey there. Are you an exasperated anime fan that can't seem to get anyone to watch your recommendations? This episode probably isn't going to fix that, but I do cover some general guidelines when it comes to recommending anime to people new to the medium. Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you next Saturday.

Hey there. This week I tackle the constant struggle of rewatching anime, as well as recommend a show that maybe you haven't seen that I believe is worth your time. Thanks for listening! I'll see you next Saturday.

Hey there. With a full week under our belt, I decided to take a look at the slate for the Winter 2022 season of anime. For the most part, we covered episode 1s and my initial thoughts. Go watch Sabikui Bisco. See you next Saturday!

Hey there. This week, I wanted to share my very early thoughts on the now long running Boruto. This discussion spurred me on to sharing what I believe is the future for the next "Big Three". Thanks for stopping by and listening! I'll see you next Saturday.

Hey there. In light of the new year, I decided to look back on the shows we got for the fall season of 2021 and share my thoughts on some of the highs (and lows). Also, I briefly talk about a slight issue I'm having with the Entertainment District arc of Demon Slayer. Thanks for Listening! See you next Saturday.

Hey there stranger. Yes, I have been radio-silent the last couple of weeks but starting today we are back! So, I've been reading chainsaw man, and I've wanted to cover it on the show, but I think we're going to start easing into the topic and into manga in general. Today, we will have a brief summary of volume one, then a couple of weeks from now, we will break down all of Part 1. Anyways, give it a listen.

Hey there. Today we briefly look into some of my pet peeves in the medium. Mostly, these are just minor things that feel like they get in the way of the story we are trying to enjoy. What troupes or cliches in anime get on your nerves?

Welcome Back! Today, I wanted to talk about the lesser known side of anime, shorts, and why their existence is important for anime as a whole. Good stories come in many packages. I'll see you all next Saturday!