Ep. 15: Future Funk

In our season one finale, we cover a few shows that we think deserve time in the spotlight! From the rewinding story of The Tatami Galaxy to the unusual epic of Katanagatari, we highlight the most underappreciated shows you may not have heard of. We admit it's a long one, but stick around to see what we've chosen as our favorite anime of the first season, and bear witness to the ultimate punishment game! See how your own anime picks match up with ours; fill out Applied Anime's Favorite Anime tournament bracket here: https://bracketfights.com/create/aas-best-anime-22270 Check out our friends at Movie Time here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-time-with-ang-and-ari/id1525147855 SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil The Tatami Galaxy, Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Hanasaku Iroha, Katanagatari, Serial Experiments Lain, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, and Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju.  Content Warning: Suicide, sexual harassment, and graphic violence.

Spread the love! This week, Feiyon and Dodo examine the staple, clichés, and distortions of harem anime. From the sisterly mystery of Quintessential Quintuplets to the childhood entanglements of Nisekoi, no protagonist is safe their crowd of admirers! SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Quintessential Quintuplets, Nisekoi, Kiss Him, Not Me, The World God Only Knows, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, Shuffle!, Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka, Mashiro-iro Symphony, and Zero no Tsukaima Content Warning: Sexual harassment

Revenge: a ubiquitous (and convenient) backstory for any budding protagonist. What makes it so universally compelling? In this episode, we dive into a couple shows fueled by characters who will stop at nothing to balance the scales of justice with their own hands. From the interspecies clashes of Parasyte to the tortuous criminal underworld of 91 Days, we examine characters with an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Parasyte, Masamune-kun's Revenge, 91 Days, Hell Girl, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, Happy Sugar Life, School-Live!, and The Rising of the Shield Hero Content Warning: Graphic violence, murder, and sexual assault

This week, Feiyon and Dodo reminisce about the good old college days and discuss anime at the university! From the shenanigans of the diving club in Grand Blue to the tumultuous dating life of Golden Time, we leave no stone unturned. Tune in and take a study break with us! SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Grand Blue, Golden Time, Scum's Wish, A Lull in the Sea, A Certain Scientific Railgun, and Darling in the Franxx Content Warning: Stalking, hazing, and murder

Let's get down to business! Despite how much of our lives revolves around our employment, it's rarely shown in anime. In this episode, we take a look a few shows that delve into the world of work, including the breakneck business of anime production in Shirobako and the anthropomorphized "workplace" of the human body in Cells at Work. Listen to this episode on the clock for bonus points. SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Shirobako, Wotakoi, ReLIFE, Cells at Work, and New Game Content Warning: Suicide and violence

In this week's episode, Feiyon and Dodo explore the depths of grief in anime. From the illustrious ghost stories of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu and Natsuyuki Rendezvous to romantic dramas like Orange and Your Lie in April, we unpack how characters (and narrative structures) address loss.  SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Natsuyuki Rendezvous, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, Golden Time, Orange, Clannad, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, Your Lie in April, Manchester by the Sea (live-action film), School Live!, ReLIFE, and Tari Tari Content Warning: Grief, suicide, death, sexual assault, and murder

Let's get ~ a e s t h e t i c ~ ! In this episode, we talk all about future funk, a groovy, upbeat subgenre of vaporwave with strong ties to anime and Japanese culture. Tune in to jam out with us and dive deep into its unique sound and community! 

Some of the most memorable characters in anime are outcasts who aren't afraid to take on the world, however they choose to do so. In this episode, we discuss the renegade space mercenaries of Cowboy Bebop, the existential middle school angst of Flowers of Evil, the spectacular cons and cheats of The Great Pretender, and more!  SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Cowboy Bebop, Flowers of Evil, Cross Ange, The Great Pretender, and Rising of the Shield Hero Content Warning: Violence, slavery, and sexual assault

In this episode, we're joined by three special guests to reminisce about our travels in Japan and discuss the cultural similarities and differences we noticed as American tourists. From basic etiquette and travel tips to our most memorable (and embarrassing) experiences, we cover it all!  Halftime Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoG_A_1gJMg SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Angel Beats! Content Warning: Bombing of Hiroshima and the Holocaust

The future is here! In shows like Chobits and Plastic Memories, we catch a glimpse of what possibilities (and dangers) may await us as AI grows ever-advanced and integrates further into our social lives. Will the robots take over, or we will just fall in love with them? Find out with us!  SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Chobits, Plastic Memories, and Her (live-action movie) Content Warning: Sexual harassment, sexual assault, and violence