Animation Dissection

Summary Zorak's most favoritest, bestest anime ever about a nameless college student pursuing the perfect rose-colored life goes under the knife. Also: Crowdfunding and Jojo announcements. Grasp the opportunity in front of you and watch this anime! Next Episode: Jem and the Holograms (The Beginning, Journey Through Time, Intrigue at Indy 500, The Middle of Nowhere) Later: Freakazoid! ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary We explore the style-mashed world of Gumball. Does metahumor preclude emotional sincerity? Let's find out! Next Episode: Tatami Galaxy ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Hideaki Anno's girls-tennis-parody-turned-robot-space-epoch gets analyzed. Newtonian Physics and freaky deep-sea-looking aliens get busted wide open! Gunbusted. Next Episode: The Amazing World of Gumball Later: Tatami Galaxy ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Today we discuss Sylvain Chomet's well-made but perhaps fundamentally flawed film about the world's most depressed cycler and his physically-handicapped grandmother as they navigate the streets of Fat New York in Fat America where everyone is fat. Also why capitalizing on nostalgia is dumb and people need to stop trying to do so. Next Episode: Aim for the Top! Gunbuster Later: The Amazing World of Gumball Supplemental Material English Visual Idioms that Japanese Viewers Don't Understand ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Let's conserve our energy resources and solve the world's most inane, low-stakes mysteries in Kyoto Animation's Hyouka. Marvel at Zorak's frustration with some of the best TV animation produced being put to use on a high school drama series. Next Episode: Triplets of Belleville Later: Aim for the Top! Gunbuster ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Five children from around the world are given magical rings to save the environment in the most confusing and ass-backwards ways possible. Mutation goop, a magical time-traveling robot pal (with a squirtgun!), street gangs, and a robotic wolf abound! Supplemental Material Thomas Romain on why animation in Japan struggles due to scheduling pressures. Next Episode: Hyouka Later: Triplets of Belleville ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Chorocojo (@Chorocojo) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary What the hell did I just watch. Why are the ninja exploding into grape jelly and is that a time-traveling feudal lord?! WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THIS WORLD Next Episode: Captain Planet Later: Hyouka ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Pixar is back, everybody! Inside Out, one the most emotionally nuanced children's film in a long time, successfully relays its themes and message through subtle moments that build up over time. Also Lava sucks. And I hate it. Supplemental Reading What a Children's Show Can Teach Us About Sex and Healthy Relationships Next Episode: Black Lion Later: Captain Planet ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary People summoning spiritual representations of themselves to fight enemies replete with imagery sourced from the major arcana of the Tarot? No it's not Persona, it's Jojo's Bizarre Adventure! (Or at least the first 3 arcs.)  Next Episode: Inside Out Later: Black Lion ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) HulkaMatt (@HulkaMatt) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Jerry Seinfeld unleashes his horrible, nightmarish id upon an innocent and unsuspecting public. Racism, absolute nonsense, and cross-species romance quickly follow. Fuck this movie. Next Episode: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Later: Inside Out ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Let it go! Let it go! Let all the inconsistencies flow! Disney's hit pop-album movie Frozen gets dissected and burning ire is directed at trolls. The king and queen of Arendelle: bad parents or worse parents? Find out in this week's episode! Next Episode: Bee Movie Later: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary It's just us, Rick and Morty, forever! The Adventures of Rick and Morty! Rickandmortyadventures.com, Morty!  Also reboots reboots reboots reboots reboots reboots! Next Episode: Frozen Next Next Episode: Bee Movie ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Beheadings, flowers, and gender politics! It's Rose of Versailles, the romantic anime set in the most romantic time possible: The French Revolution. Nothing bad is going to happen to anybody! Next Episode: Rick & Morty (Season 1) Next Next Episode: Frozen ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary Miyazaki movies were gonna show up here sooner or later, so here's Kiki's Delivery Service: the heartwarming story of a witch who has to find herself while facing off against nasty villains like Spoiled Rich Girl and Some Blimp. We also talk about the worst possible concept for a new Disney Princess Imaginable, and pray for the strike that will finally fall the Simpsons Beast. Next Episode: Rose of Versailles Next Next Episode: Rick & Morty (Season 1) ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary A Seth MacFarlane show that's… good? Well, not quite. Neeksy and Zorak argue over whether it's worth watching for the moments of quality. What does it do right? What does it do wrong? Can it be redeemed?! Next Episode: Kiki's Delivery Service Next Next Episode: Rose of Versailles ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary What happens when a generation of artists raised on shojo anime, nintendo games, and western cartoons gets to make their own show? Steven Universe! We discuss why it's so special and sometimes just a little bit frustrating. Next Episode: American Dad ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Subscribe to us on iTunes!

Summary The Critic delighted audiences with sharp parodies and crazy jokes, just not enough to keep it on the air longer than two seasons or on the same network for longer than one. We discuss why it might have failed and what still holds up to this day. ALL HAIL DUKE. DUKE IS LIFE. Next Episode: Steven Universe ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak)

Summary Joined by special guest Bob "Bobservo" Mackey, we suffered through four episodes of the inexplicable Nintendo-adaptation Captain N: The Game Master. Join annoying teen Kevin as he abandons his family to join a narcissistic adventurer, a robotic child with throat cancer, a winged boy with a speech impediment, a dog, and a sentient floating Gameboy to save videoland: a world nobody could possibly care about. VIDEO GAMES!!!!!! The episodes covered were "Kevin in Videoland", "Happy Birthday, Megaman", "Quest for the Potion of Power", & "Return to Castlevania" Next Episode Homework: The Critic ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Bobservo (@bobservo)

Summary The duo discuss Marvel's foray into TV-animation with the often hilariously-inept Thor, Hulk, and Spiderman adaptations. Hokey plots and nonsensical visuals are aplenty. Also racism. And sexim. It was the 60s. Next Episode Homework: Captain N: The Gamemaster episodes "Kevin in Videoland", "Return to Castlevania", "Happy Birthday, Megaman", and "Quest for the Potion of Power" ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak)

Summary Zorak and Neeksy cover animation news and discuss Satoshi Kon's first feature-length film Perfect Blue and why it's so amazing. The conversation also covers production design methodology, the reason for animation's use as a medium, and the hopes that similarly high-quality films can be made in the future. Warning: SPOILERS & discussion of a rape scene. Next Episode Homework: Marvel's Spiderman, Thor, and Hulk cartoons from the 1960's (available on YouTube) ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak)