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PODCAST

Baka Banter Anime Podcast

Ionatan Kuperwajs and Ravi Pancholi

Baka Banter is a deep dive into the world of anime. Hosts Ionatan Kuperwajs and Ravi Pancholi break down the latest in anime through a critical lens, dish out their hottest takes, and sit down with guests from across the anime industry.

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All Episodes

01:41:58

Top Five Masaaki Yuasa Anime

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2021/09/22

Masaaki Yuasa is a director best known for his idiosyncratic art style and mind-bending anime. Ionatan and Ravi discuss his career by picking their top fives, including works like 'The Tatami Galaxy,' 'Ping Pong the Animation,' and 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!' and breaking down why he has developed such a cult following.

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01:40:55

Feminism and Diversity in Anime (ft. Mercedez Clewis)

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2021/09/08

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Mercedez Clewis, a contributing writer and journalist for sites like Anime News Network, Japanese to English translation and localization editor, and staff editor at Anime Feminist, to discuss feminism and diversity in anime. They talk about Mercedez's time living in Fukushima and transition into anime journalism, and then break down how to think about anime through a feminist lens.

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02:08:48

'Evangelion' and Redefining Mecha

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2021/09/01

'Evangelion' redefined the mecha genre by focusing on the psychological state of its characters and creating a lore that has inspired decades of discussion and debate. Ionatan and Ravi get in the robot to discuss how the franchise is a deeply personal reflection of its creator, Hideaki Anno, and how it shaped the anime industry in the years after its initial release. They break down the original television series, 'The End of Evangelion' movie, and the Rebuild films now that they're complete with a

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01:09:05

Previewing Anime NYC (ft. Peter Tatara)

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2021/08/18

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Peter Tatara, Founder and Event Director of Anime NYC, to discuss New York City's largest anime convention! They dive into how Peter's anime origin story led to a career in organizing conventions before previewing this year's event and getting an inside look at the work that it takes to organize a convention on the scale of Anime NYC.

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01:49:21

The Immersive Surrealism of Satoshi Kon

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2021/08/11

Satoshi Kon was one of the great visionaries of animation whose works constantly investigated the delineation between fantasy and reality and how perceptions are shaped by social stigmas. His immersive, surrealist stylization was captured by his mastery of editing space and time. Ionatan and Ravi take a look at Satoshi Kon's life and his films, ranging from the psychological horror of 'Perfect Blue' to the mind-bending exploration of the human psyche in 'Paprika.'

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01:23:49

Summer 2021 First Impressions

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2021/08/04

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this summer! They kick things off with an 'Odd Taxi' apology session, discuss KyoAni's return to seasonal anime with 'Dragon Maid,' rant about 'Girlfriend, Girlfriend,' and break down the early promise of shows like 'Sonny Boy' and 'The Aquatope on White Sand.'

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01:37:10

Roasting Our MyAnimeList Accounts

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2021/07/21

Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into their trash taste in anime by reviewing and roasting each other's MyAnimeList accounts! They debate how deep 'Kill la Kill' is, argue about whether 'Howl's Moving Castle' is a good movie or not, and uncover some...interesting things about Ravi's anime preferences.

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01:40:49

Top Five Kyoto Animation Anime

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2021/07/14

Kyoto Animation is one of the most beloved anime studios of all time, producing consistently emotional and touching stories. Ionatan and Ravi discuss KyoAni's positive work environment and how their shows and movies have impacted them personally. Then, they pick their top five anime from the studio.

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01:40:41

'Madoka Magica' and the Deconstruction of Magical Girls

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2021/06/30

'Madoka Magica' subverted audience expectations by introducing darker elements and a complex narrative to the magical girl genre. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the 2011 classic, breaking down each episode of the series and its compelling twists. They discuss the show's production, characters, and themes, and spend time making sense of the 'Rebellion' sequel movie.

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01:30:50

Localizing Anime, Translation Theory, and Living in...

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2021/06/23

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Katrina Leonoudakis, a Japanese to English localization specialist working for SEGA, Sentai Filmworks, and Funimation, to discuss translation theory and its application to anime and manga. They also cover Katrina's experience living in the Japanese countryside and her personal taste in anime with shows like 'Interspecies Reviewers.'

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01:35:23

The Rise and Dominance of Isekai

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2021/06/09

The isekai genre currently dominates the anime community, with multiple shows coming out every season that include the motif of a character being transported to another world. Ionatan and Ravi take a look at how this came to be, pinning down isekai's roots in 90s fantasy anime. They discuss the appeal of the genre, what tropes comprise modern isekai, and how pivotal shows like 'Sword Art Online,' 'Re:Zero,' and 'KonoSuba' implement the isekai formula.

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01:40:27

Dark Fantasy in 'Made in Abyss'

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2021/06/02

Ionatan and Ravi break down the 2017 standout 'Made in Abyss' by discussing how dark themes underlie the show's moe facade and the breathtaking fantasy world inside of the abyss. Then, they weigh in on the 'Dawn of the Deep Soul' sequel movie and discuss what they're looking forward to in the upcoming second season.

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01:23:46

Spring 2021 First Impressions

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2021/05/26

How does the spring season follow up one of the most hyped anime seasons in recent memory? Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching in a surprisingly exciting season of anime.

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01:17:23

Voice Acting in Anime and 'Horimiya' (ft. Marisa Duran)

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2021/05/12

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Marisa Duran, the voice of Hori in 'Horimiya,' to discuss the show and voice acting in the anime industry. They also cover Marisa's career, including her other work in theater and film, as well as her personal connection to anime with shows like 'Fruits Basket' and 'Nichijou.'

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01:39:47

Top Five Makoto Shinkai Movies

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2021/05/05

Makoto Shinkai is one of the most commercially successful modern anime directors known for his visually stunning films. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the filmmaker's career by picking their top fives and breaking down how the combination of interpersonal relationships and supernatural elements makes his work resonate with such a broad audience.

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01:26:06

'Violet Evergarden' and the Art of Empathy

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2021/04/28

Ionatan and Ravi break down Kyoto Animation's 'Violet Evergarden' by discussing the beauty of the show's character writing, its stellar animation, and their personal connections to the series. Then, they weigh in on the 'Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll' side film as well as the sequel movie.

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01:40:24

Anime and Manga Scholarship, Conventions, and LGBTQ+...

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2021/04/14

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Billy Tringali, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Anime and Manga Studies (JAMS), to discuss the intersection between anime, manga, and academia. They also cover Billy's personal connection to and taste in anime, anime convention culture and cosplaying, and LGBTQ+ representation in the medium.

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01:12:08

Western Influence in 'Cowboy Bebop' and 'Samurai...

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2021/03/31

Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into two classic Shinichiro Watanabe works: 1998's 'Cowboy Bebop' and 2004's 'Samurai Champloo.' They break down how both shows blend multiple genres and discuss the sound design, story structure, plot, and legacy of the western space opera and the Edo-era samurai epic.

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01:32:38

The Ultimate Guide to Gateway Anime

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2021/03/17

How does one start watching anime themselves or convince others to give it a shot as an established fan? Ionatan and Ravi discuss what makes for a compelling gateway anime and give their personal recommendations for getting into the medium.

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01:39:35

Winter 2021 First Impressions

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2021/03/03

Ionatan and Ravi tackle their first seasonal anime preview by giving their initial impressions for every show they’re watching in one of the most stacked anime seasons ever.

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