12: Summer anime in depth: A case study of the 3 episode rule

12: Summer anime in depth: A case study of the 3 episode rule

Author: A.S.K. August 2, 2020 Duration: 1:03:24

Welcome, one and all, to our latest case study of the 3 episode rule - where each of us watches 3 episodes of currently airing anime and passes judgment on whether it is worth our time. As you'd expect, sparks fly again over themes, plot devices and "potential". So join us and witness Rathi's pragmatism, Shreyas' emotiveness and Kshitij shuttling between the two.

Legend: [D - Discussion] [N - Note] [S - Standoff] [V - Video] [F - Followup] [T - Time Stamp]

Things discussed today
00:00 [T] Intro
00:19 [T] The God of High School {https://bit.ly/339fMRm}

[N] The God of High School (Manhwa) {https://bit.ly/3hPk2cU}

[V] The Death of Classic Anime (Gigguk) {https://youtu.be/dUKiANYyeMM}

[N] Seraph of the End does not have (many?) animation changes that FMAB has, a better example is Magi {https://bit.ly/3hQ9Xwn}

16:22 [T] The Misfit of Demon King Academy {https://bit.ly/39PGhfZ}

[S] Is this a good example of "OP done right"?

[V] How to handle stakes in stories (TazerLad) {https://youtu.be/MCEfYXdbwGM}

[V] What makes a good OP character (TazerLad) {https://youtu.be/wz3dBaUh9PU}

26:17 [T] Kanojo, Okarishimasu {https://bit.ly/3gc4gZ8}

[S] Is seeing Kazuya having the sense to claim his poor behaviour, realizing his shortcomings, and look to solve his confusion a step forward in adding to the charm of the show, or just needless filler? (credits: Seasonal Prattle {https://bit.ly/3hNgEPE})

34:00 [T] Deca-Dence {https://bit.ly/2DhbPiF}

53:04 [T] Appare-Ranman! {https://bit.ly/2PdtXNa}

56:04 [T] Re:Zero (Spoilers for Season 1) {https://bit.ly/30glrDf}

[S] Well, this whole discussion was a standoff ¯\(ツ)/¯

[N] The review that Rathi mentions {https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=229437}

[N] Examples that Rathi asked for (the whole topic of depression in media): It’s Kind of a Funny Story {https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804497/}, Silver Linings Playbook {https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1045658/}

[V] Videos that Shreyas mentions (WatTheWut) {https://youtu.be/kyoA5_FbUgA} (Mother's Basement) {https://youtu.be/Q5cJKpQvqWI}


Every Saturday, Aditya, Shreyas, and Kshitij-three friends navigating the uncertainty of post-college life-gather for A Random Mexican-Standoff. The premise is simple: bring a passionate, often fiercely held opinion about any piece of art, media, or culture into the room. What follows is never simple. Each conversation is a spirited, unscripted clash of perspectives, where a debate over a beloved film's ending can spiral into an exhaustive analysis of its soundtrack, cinematography, and cultural impact. The terrain of these friendly skirmishes is wildly unpredictable, covering everything from the sublime to the seemingly trivial with equal intensity. You'll hear the energy of three voices diving headlong into the things that genuinely move them, dissecting video games, books, music, and movies with a depth that borders on obsessive. This isn't a formatted review show; it's the sound of lifelong friendships tested by passionate disagreement and solidified by shared curiosity. Tune in to this leisure-focused podcast for the feeling of pulling up a chair at a lively, ongoing argument among friends, where the only guaranteed outcome is a thoroughly examined opinion. New episodes arrive weekly, each a fresh battlefield for their latest cultural fixations.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 14

A Random Mexican-Standoff
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