A podcast exploring what makes anime meaningful to people. Hosted by Krissy and Danny—two weebs who talk about anime like it's literature, except fun and not boring.
Ep 21 - Gankutsuou (Part 2) - The Lesbians We Lost Along the Way
***This episode is Part 2 of our Gankutsuou series, which contains spoilers for both the anime and the book. Please listen to the previous episode first!
Welcome to Masterpiece Theatre… I mean, Masterpiece Anime…
Here to fully make good on our podcast’s name, we’re ready to go full Literature Analysis Mode on some actual literature with Gankutsuou and its book of origin “The Count of Monte Cristo”. Joined by Vrai Kaiser, we cover everything from the funny bits to the twists, tragedies, and the Gay Stuff, including the gay stuff from the book that the anime somehow redacted?? There’s lots to unpack, and we bothered to read this entire long book, so prepare to hear all about it and more!
The very cool early-in-production Gankutsuou trailer that we refer to
Where to find us:
Vrai’s Twitter and Blog
Listen to more of Vrai on the Anime Feminist podcast and Trash & Treasures pod
Follow us on Twitter: @animeislitpod
Email: animeislitpod@gmail.com
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7 Jun 2023
Ep 20 - Gankutsuou (Part 1) - French People... In Space!!
Welcome to Masterpiece Theatre… I mean, Masterpiece Anime?
Finally, Anime is Lit covers the most Literature of Anime - “Gankutsuou”, the artistic 2004 adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic (and long) novel “The Count of Monte Cristo” …IN SPACE! with vampires!
Joined by Gankustuou aficionado Vrai Kaiser, we explore the anime’s approach to the novel, as well as the thematic contrasts, visual design, and the creators’ own inspirations. This episode is a spoiler-free discussion for fans and newbies alike. We cover plenty of interesting aspects from our research on both the original text and the anime’s creation, which we hope will encourage newcomers to watch the anime. All the spoilers are all hiding in the second half our our discussion for our next episode.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Vrai’s blog posts
Interview with director Maeda (in French)
NPR Article discussing the racialized French terminology for “Ghost writer” and Dumas
Article by Lizzie Visitante
The awesome Gankutsuou figure Vrai mentioned
Where to find us:
Vrai’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/WriterVrai) and Blog (https://vraikaiser.com/)
Listen to more of Vrai on the Anime Feminist podcast and Trash & Treasures pod
Follow us on Twitter: @animeislitpod
(http://twitter.com/animeislitpod)Email: animeislitpod@gmail.com
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29 Sept 2022
Ep 19 - NANA - Part 2 - This Baby Can Fit So Much Feminism In It
Part 2 of our NANA discussion, complete with spoilers. Our guest Meru (@pixelatedlenses) goes with us on a deep dive through the well-crafted storytelling and the inherent feminism woven into all its fibers. NANA candidly goes places few anime ever do, and we sift through the complexity of its portrayals of sexuality, race, gender, heteronormative expectations, friendships, and the characters' own internal lives. We also discuss the narrative framing, highly effective symbolism, and allusions to the real life Sid Vicious, exploring how they enhance the ideas already present in the story.
Opening theme: "Lucy" by Anna Tsuchiya inspi' Nana (Black Stones)
Ending theme: "Winter Sleep" by Olivia Inspi' Reira (Trapnest)
Where to find us:
Meru’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/pixelatedlenses) and Carrd
Follow us on Twitter: @animeislitpod (http://twitter.com/animeislitpod)
Email: animeislitpod@gmail.com
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