Great Anime Music

Great Anime Music

Author: Rym and Scott January 27, 2022 Duration: 0:00
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider anime music, particularly tv shows and OAVs. A good OST has more than just a rockin' opener or closer, it both enhances the show and stands alone. We cover some of the greatest, including Giant Robo, Initial D, Vision of Escaflowne, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Cowboy Bebop, and more. In the news, the under-appreciated and oddly prescient Dennou Coil comes to Netflix, and Scott has a geekbite on Ciguatera.

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Every Wednesday, Rym and Scott carve out a space for a specific kind of geekery on their GeekNights Wednesday-Comics and Animation podcast. This isn't a broad pop-culture roundup; it's a dedicated, weekly dive into the panels and the frames. The conversation revolves around the worlds of comic books, graphic novels, and animated series, both new and classic. You'll hear them dissect the latest storyline from a major publisher, revisit an influential anime film, or unpack the artistic merits of an indie graphic novel. Their discussions are informed by deep personal fandom and a critical eye, blending genuine enthusiasm with thoughtful analysis. They might trace the evolution of a particular animation studio's style or debate the narrative impact of a crossover event. Listening to this podcast feels like sitting in on a conversation between two deeply knowledgeable friends who are always eager to share and examine what makes these visual mediums tick. It’s for anyone who wants to move beyond simple reviews and into more substantive talk about the craft, history, and ongoing sagas found in comics and animation. The tone is casual but never shallow, making complex topics accessible without sacrificing depth. Each episode is a focused look at the art and stories that define these genres, delivered with the consistent rapport that Rym and Scott have built over time. It’s a midweek appointment for dedicated fans.
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Online Anime Cons are Rough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider how hard it is for an online-only anime convention to succeed (compared to nearly any other kind of convention). In the news, Annecy Online is still going, A Whisker Away is on Netflix,…
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the uninspired Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 anime on Netflix. It's... a show. Honestly, you're better off just dusting off your old Stand Alone Complex DVDs. In the news, Black Lives Matt…
Katie Cook's "Nothing Special" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Beastars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on Geeknights, we review the Beastars anime. It's pretty great. If you're looking for a dark psychosexual thriller that somehow evokes both Revolutionary Girl Utena and Sanctuary, this is the show for you! In the…
Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Ride Your Wave [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the latest animated film from Science Saru, Masaaki Yuasa's Ride Your Wave (きみと、波にのれたら). It's exactly what it looks like, but masterfully executed and definitely worth watching. Its theme…
Weathering With You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Makoto Shinkai's latest movie Weathering With You. It's beautiful, but its themes are muddled. We reviewed his The Place Promised in our Early Days back in 2005, and more recently Your Na…
Batman: The Animated Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the all-time classic Batman: The Animated Series. We talked in ancient times about the tv shows of our youth in a general sense, but BTAS is important enough to warrant its own episode!…
Manga Distribution in the US [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the various issues around manga distribution in the US. Like, when kids search for manga and find more pirate sites than legitimate ones. In the news, Scott beefs with the city of Phila…