In this episode, we explore Netflix's original 18-episode anime series, Moonrise. We discuss the awesome music, extraordinarily confusing plot, compelling character designs, and our thoughts about the series overall. Not sure what the heck was going on? Eager to know more about the series' origins? Listen and find out!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Moonrise

01:26 Summary of the Story

03:16 Character Design and Music

07:27 Themes and Plot Analysis

17:23 Overall Impressions and Critiques

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers)

Voice credit: Funako

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In this episode, we avoid cringey Gen Z puns while talking about The Darwin Incident. We explore veganism, the epidemic of mass shootings in America, the concept of animal rights, and how the United States is perceived from abroad. Not sure what a humanzee is, or whether there's ever actually been one? Find out by listening!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Darwin Incident

02:59 Major Themes of The Darwin Incident

04:56 Animal Rights and Veganism

09:54 How Other Countries See America

14:37 A Real-Life Humanzee?! The Strange Case of Oliver

17:41 Ethical Implications of Humanzee Research

27:39 2AM OTTACK! Word of the Day! ー人 / Hitoー

In this episode we talk about the Apothecary Diaries (again!), this time examining the phenomenon of "magic" engraved mirrors and the history of ice cream. How does a magic mirror work? Who has the best claim to the invention of frozen creamy desserts - China, Persia, or England? What's a yuurei? Listen now and find out!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Episodes 38-42 of The Apothecary Diaries

01:40 Episode 38: Dancing Ghosts and Magic Mirrors

05:52 Episode 39: The Ice Cream Mystery

11:32 Who Is Shisui, Really?

17:22 OP Theme Song "Kusushiki" by Mrs. Green Apple

18:36 2AM OTTACK! Word of the Day ーYuurei / 幽霊 ー