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Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast

The staff of AFA: Animation For Adults are here to bring you regular discussion on animation of all kinds- from Big Budget Hollywood fare to indie and anime we cover it all. Stay tooned!

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Episode 99: Awards Round-Up, Trailers, Henry Selick...

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2018/04/04

The AFA Podcast is back with our 99th regular episode! This week it's one of our mixed bag episodes, catching up with a range of news topics and what we've been watching lately.First, we talk a little about what to expect for episode 100, followed by a round-up of Awards news (The Oscars, Crunchyroll Anime Awards and The British Animation Awards). Then we discuss the line-up at the upcoming Cardiff Animation Festival (0:30) Then we talk some upcoming animated projects (0;34) Including Little Nemo,

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AFA Gaming Podcast - Level 1

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2018/03/29

Welcome to the first episode of an all-newPodcast series, The AFA Gaming Podcast! The Podcast that explores the realm of video games/interactive media and the animation that brings them to life.After a few minor introductions/reintroductions from our hosts,RachaelandChris, we kick off the first installment of theGame Roundtable. A casual discussionof video games played recently by our commentators. This can include games recently released or games that are several decades old.We start with the hit

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114:58

Episode 98 Animation First

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2018/03/01

This weekYvonnemakes her triumphant return for her first appearance on the podcast in 2018! She joins us to look back at her time atAnimation First, America's first French animation festival, which took place earlier this month!The episode kicks off with our regular news discussion, which this week kicks off with our look at theDetective Holmes Kickstarter(0:01). Then it's on toGlen Keane's new movie for Netflix(0.08). Then on to the main event, (0:15) where Yvonne and Nina bring us their report on

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Episode 97: Devilman Crybaby (or "Ryo is like a bad...

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2018/02/19

Ever since it's release on Netflix in early January,Â Masaaki Yuasa anime adaptation of Go Nagai's Devilman has taken the anime community by storm. Some are in awe, some are horrified, and some somewhere in between. With a show that runs such a huge gambit of adult content: sex, violence, and religious symbolism, Team AFA decides to undertake anÂ in-depth discussion of the original source material, a few previous adaptations and of course, Devilman Crybaby inÂ itsÂ entirety.We begin the discussion

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136:02

Episode 96 Mary and the Witch's Flower

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2018/02/06

The long awaited US release of Mary and the Witch's Flower from Studio Ponoc has finally arrived and Team AFA is more than ready to discuss the film's highs and lows. Also, joining this week's discussion is Nina Bolton, host of theANNY Animator Interviewseries!In the news this week we discussthe nominations for the upcoming Academy Awardsfor best Animated Feature and Short film (0:03). We then discuss the trailer for theBilal: A New Breed of Hero(0:18) before finishing with an overview of the

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Episode 95: Peak TV and Anime With Northrop Davis

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2018/01/31

Please excuse the interruption, but The AFA Podcast has returned with our first episode of 2018! This time we are joined by a very special guest, Author, Academic and screenwriter Northrop Davis.For our news section, we talked (0:02) about the BAFTA nominations and The Canadian Screen Awards. Then we talked about Kilkenny Animated and the upcoming Festival Animation First in New York, and the return of the Animaniacs (0:18). Finally, we talk about the Kickstarter for How We Crafted. Then we are

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Bonus Episode: Coco & Saturday Morning Cartoon Club:...

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/12/24

We may be off for the Holidays but we've got one more podcast treat for you before the year is out! In this special bonus episode, Rachael is joined by our social media manager Denhery to discuss Pixar's new smash hit Coco. Spoilers start around 0:09. And that's not all! After that, we've got the first episode of our new podcast Saturday Morning Cartoon Club (0:41)! Future episodes will be available via our Patreon Page, but we're giving you the first episode as a Holiday treat! Become a Patreon to

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Episode 94: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/12/21

Ho ho ho! It's time for our annual Christmas episode of The AFA Podcast. To celebrate its release 25 years ago (!), this time Rachael and Chris discuss the classic The Muppet Christmas Carol.First up though, it's time for the final News section of 2017! It's an awards special including the Emile Awards, The Annies and The Golden Globes. Then it's time for our main topic discussion (0:40)! (There's sort of spoilers I guess? But you really should have seen this by now).

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124:55

Episode 93: Lu Over The Wall

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/12/04

Chris, Rachael and Dan are here again with another episode of the AFA Podcast! This week, Masaaki Yuasa's second feature of 2017 (!) Lu Over The Wall arrives in UK cinemas, so we dived in!First up is the news section. (0:02) We briefly touch on the news on John Lasseter, before talking about the children's BAFTAs, Aardman's Turkey Dash, Devilman Crybaby and Incredibles 2. Then we get stuck into our discussion of Lu Over The Wall (0:35) Spoilers start around 1:08.Then we wrap up with a visit to the

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92:40

Episode 92: The Emiles and Oscars, The Mario Movie,...

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/11/23

This week it's a British Invasion as Chris and Dan hold the fort while our US team are kept busy by Thanksgiving festivities. They catch up with all the animation news that's broken since our last recording which this week includes the Emile Awards (0:02), The Oscars shortlist and a new trailer for Early Man (0:42). Then they talk about whether an animated Mario Brothers movie from Illumination is a good idea or not (0:48).They round up the show with a visit to The Watercooler (1;04) where this

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66:23

Episode 91: The Breadwinner

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/11/17

This episode of The AFA Podcast is dedicated to just one thing: our discussion of Nora Twomey and Cartoon Saloon's The Breadwinner. Rachael, Yvonne, Dan and Chris have a detailed discussion about one of the most anticipated animated movies of the year! [spoilers start from around 20 minutes in].

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Episode 90: Miyazaki's New Movie, The Lion King & In...

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/11/09

On this week's episode of The AFA Podcast after too long an absence Yvonne makes her triumphant return, joining Rachael, Chris and Dan for another discussion of the latest happenings in the animation world. First up in the news discussion, topics include Miyazaki's new film's first information, The Lion King remake casting announcement and the new Ninja Turtles show. In the Watercooler section this week, Yvonne catches us up with what's been going on with Animation Nights New York, Chris and Dan

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Episode 89: LFF: Loving Vincent and The Breadwinner

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/10/22

This week Rachael, Chris and Dan are back together (yay!) to talk about the latest animation happenings! In the news section (0:04), they discuss stories including The UK premiere of Osamu Tezuka's Cleopatra, the canceling of Disney's Gigantic and more.Then in a special edition of The Watercooler, (0:24) Rachael and Dan talk about their time at London Film Festival and share some (spoiler-free) thoughts on Loving Vincent and The Breadwinner, and Chris talks about Ushio and Tora and Only

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Episode 88: Napping Princess, Rick and Morty Season 3...

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/10/14

This week on The AFA Podcast your hosts Chris and Dan are here to talk about the latest goings on in the animation world. First up in the news section, (0:04) we talk about the potential live-action adaptation of Your Name and the Bob's Burgers Movie. Then it's time to discuss Kenji Kamiyama's new feature Napping Princess, (0:22) before stopping off by The Watercooler (0:48). This week's topics include Dan's trip to Japan, a look back at Rick and Morty Season 3 and LEGO Ninjago. This episode

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Episode 87: Death Note (or "Light Yagami is a *@!? ")

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/10/02

This time on The AFA Podcast your hosts Chris and Rachael delve into the hit multimedia franchise Death Note.First though, it's time for our regular news section (0:02) which this week features Wes Anderson's Isle Of Dogs Trailer, Manchester Animation Festival, Animation Is Film and more. Then, on to Death Note (0:35)! We discuss the manga, anime, Japanese live-action.. and even that recent Netflix movie (1:23). Spoilers begin around 0:54. Finally, it's Watercooler time (1:38)! This week's topics

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Episode 86: Moominvalley, New Trailers and More

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/09/25

Welcome to another edition of The AFA Podcast. It's a bit of a lighter show this week, as Rachael and Chris catch up on the latest news and catch up with what we've been watching! The news section (0:02) kicks off with some discussion of the latest trailers, including Netflix's Big Mouth and Neo Yokio and Pixar's Coco. Then it's on to the casting news of the new series Moominvalley, and some classic anime getting re-released in the UK. Then it's time for this week's Watercooler, (0:42) featuring

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Episode 85: Castle In The Sky

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/09/18

This week Rachael and Dan are here to talk about Hayao Miyazaki's classic Castle In The Sky, which recently received a US cinema release via GKIDS and Fathom Events.First up is the news section (0:03) which includes upcoming Animation festivals in New York, London, LA and Cardiff, and the new trailer for Aardman's Early Man.Then comes the discussion of Castle In The Sky (0:12, spoilers from 1:00) before finishing up with a visit to the Watercooler, (1:42) this time featuring the Netflix adaptation

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109:42

Episode 84: A Silent Voice

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/08/22

This week on the show Chris and Dan got the chance to watch Naoko Yamada's beautiful animated feature A Silent Voice (now available to rent or buy on digital in the UK).First up it's time for news- we talk the latest developments with the new Hayao Miyazaki movie, Napping Princess and The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales. Then it's time to get stuck in and discuss just what makes A Silent Voice so special (0:20, spoilers from 0:44).Finally, it's time to swing by The Watercooler, (1: 22) where we discuss

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93:28

Episode 83: Mune : Guardian Of The Moon and DuckTales...

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/08/15

Chris and Rachael are here with another packed episode of The AFA Podcast! We kick off with a busy news section (0:02), featuring new licences from GKIDS Films, a new trailer for Loving Vincent and some big anime news from Netflix! Then it's time to talk about GKIDS new film Mune: Guardian Of The Moon (0:33, spoilers start at 0:59). Finally, we stop by The Watercooler (1:09) to talk about When Marnie Was There and (finally) the pilot of the new DuckTales (woo-ooo!). Full show notes at

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104:59

Episode 82: ComicCon and Castlevania

Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast ·

2017/08/02

This week Rachael, Dan and Chris get in depth with the latest animation news, including Matt Groening's New Netflix show and The Breadwinner's TIFF Premiere! Then it's time to get into all the exciting animation news out of the recent San Diego Comic Con. Then we head to The Watercooler to catch up with what we've been watching which includes Rick and Morty, The Girl Without Hands, School Live and an in depth discussion of Netflix's Castlevania. More at animationforadults.com

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