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Get In The Mecha

Get In The Mecha

Anime is extraordinary yet complex. Each week, join Jamal as he embarks on an analytical journey through everything from inspiring story arcs, impressive cinematography and anything else that fits in between with the goal of making sense of it a little bit more. With essay-style content every week, this show attempts to view the world of Japanese animation with an extra level of depth.

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00:35:02

GITM 67: The Fall Of Shiganshina Arc (Attack On Titan...

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2020/10/30

Across the year, we have looked closely at each arc in the Attack On Titan anime (on the most part). But how exactly did Attack On Titan begin? After thinking about this question, I thought it would only be right to look at the first arc of the anime, The Fall Of Shiganshina. This arc contains the episodes which work as the foundation for this monumental narrative concerning oppression, freedom and history. In this episode, I talk about the themes of fear & confidence, the notion of

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00:34:20

GITM 66: The Terror Of The Kraken Arc (Blue Exorcist...

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2020/10/23

Blue Exorcist's Terror of the Kraken Arc was a part that I previously overlooked, due to its length. However, now that I've had time to reflect on it, I think there is a reasonable amount of value one can extract from these three chapters. In this episode, I return to analysing the Blue Exorcist manga by looking closely at Chapters 35-37. I discuss the value of short manga arcs, how this arc contributes to our understanding of Katou's constructed world & much more. Follow me on Twitter

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00:41:59

GITM 65: Naruto Shippuden #167 - A Very Important...

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2020/10/16

Anime, like any other form of media, has the ability to be 'controversial' at times (or at least we make it this way). However, there is one particular episode, despite airing an entire decade ago, that still manages to spark debates to this day: Naruto Shippuden #167. This debate concerns the way the arguable climax of the Pain Assault Arc was animated; this will be the springboard for our discussion in this episode. In this session, I discuss how narrative informs animation and vice versa, the

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00:38:00

GITM 64: Learning From Eizouken | An Analysis

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2020/10/09

Every now and again, an anime that comments on anime and / or the production process shows up; formerly we've had Ghiblies and Otaku no Video and this decade we have been given Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020), directed by none other than Masaaki Yuasa. As a creator as well as a fan of animation, it only feels right that I take a closer look at what this anime has to teach us. In this episode, I discuss how Eizouken nails the art of 'edu-tainment', finding similarities between Satoshi Kon

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00:39:45

GITM 63: The Value Of Nostalgia | An Analysis

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2020/10/02

We have all felt nostalgic before, however some of us decide to abandon those feelings when judging the media in the name of being 'objective'. However, I quite heavily disagree with this way of thinking. In this episode, I lay out my counter-argument to 'the critique of nostalgia', as well as talk about some of my personal experiences & how I developed nostalgic feelings towards anime within this period. Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Visit

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00:35:52

GITM 62: Lockdown Picks & Escapism | An Analysis

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2020/09/25

2020 has been a crazy year. One of the biggest reasons for this is because I was given a lot of free time that I simply didn't ask for. As a result, over the past six months, I've had the opportunity to indulge in pieces that I wouldn't usually commit to or generally consider getting into. In this episode, I discuss a manga, a manhwa & an anime that I managed to take on during this time. I talk about the importance of escapism, what it's like to enjoy an anime outside of just watching the

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00:36:01

GITM 61: Anno And Evangelion (Neon Genesis Evangelion...

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2020/09/18

Despite taking a deep dive into the four main 'arcs' of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), there are still many more elements to analyse! One key part of the anime I haven't discussed in detail is the approach of the director, Hideaki Anno. In this episode, I discuss my highlights & key takeaways from Anno's June 1996 Newtype Interview. I talk about the contradictions that exist at the very start of the anime, flexibility in representing characters, how Evangelion mimics human behavior &

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GITM 60: Mecha Isn't Dead | An Analysis

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2020/09/11

The 'Mecha Is Dead' or 'in decline' argument has been reiterated by many to suggest that the mecha genre is a lot weaker than it used to be. But what if I was to tell you that it isn't particularly the genre that's in decline, but the way some of us view & discuss the media instead? In this episode, I put forward my counterargument to the notion that the genre is 'dead'. I discuss the implications of the argument, how the definition of 'mainstream' has shifted, the value of standing power and

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00:36:12

GITM 59: Another One Piece Discussion | An Analysis

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2020/09/04

If it wasn't clear enough in my last One Piece episode, I've officially started the One Piece manga journey! Ever since starting, I've had my head buried within the books and now I think I'm ready to have another discussion on what I've been reading as I near the conclusion of the Skypiea Saga. In this episode, I discuss my feelings towards this part of the story as well as post-Alabasta One Piece generally. I talk about the differing takes on idealism, Kami Eneru, false consciousness and more.

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00:32:46

GITM 58: Gleipnir - Thinking About Premises | An...

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2020/08/22

I've often stayed away from watching seasonal action-mystery anime, however with the global circumstance and intriguing premise, I saw myself watching Gleipnir. As I continued to watch, I started to realise that this was not constructed similarly to it's counterparts in the genre. In this episode, I will be trying to determine the intrigue of Gleipnir's premise as well as how it influences the many elements that bounce off it. On the side, I briefly talk about what it was like to watch anime on a

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00:24:18

GITM 57: Attack On Titan - What Is History? | An...

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2020/08/14

A few years ago when watching Attack On Titan for the first time, it struck me as a historical narrative from the very start. However, what exactly is the nature of 'history'? In this episode, I attempt to explore this idea in the context of Attack On Titan, an anime which displays the development & progression of a society. I discuss the relationship between history & human freedom, the limitations of freedom, whether the 'end of history' is possible and more. Follow me on Twitter

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00:29:14

GITM 56: My One Piece Journey! | An Analysis

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2020/08/07

Once upon a time, I stated that I would most likely never touch One Piece. However, after being tempted by those around me and a 2nd hand offer I couldn't refuse, I gave in and begun the 900+ chapter journey with Luffy and his crew. In this episode, I want to discuss my experience with the manga so far (200 chapters in). In this session, I analyse some of the many political themes & concepts I've come across, such as idealism, the inevitability of revolution and more. Follow me on Twitter

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00:32:23

GITM 55: The Art of Comedy | An Analysis

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2020/07/31

Comedy anime is very close to my heart. If it wasn't for the genre, it's quite likely that I would not be the type of anime fan that I am today. However, a question I have constantly dodged & avoided is 'what exactly is the reason behind my love of the genre?' In this episode, I will be answering this very question, by breaking down what is so appealing about two of my favourite comedies, Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War (2019) and The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016). On the side, I talk about my

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GITM 54: The Ao Arc (Boruto Manga Analysis & Review)

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2020/07/24

Previously, we discussed the Momoshiki Arc and it's impact on the Naruto series; in this episode, I look at how these concepts are taken further. Boruto is often criticized for lacking the 'substance' & 'character' that it's predecessor apparently had, however I think there are many positive things to be said about this arc (and series), as it explores many concepts that Naruto simply couldn't touch on at the stage it was at. In this episode analyzing the Ao Arc, I discuss how well it

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00:39:59

GITM 53: The Art of Character Acting | An Animation...

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2020/07/17

Although on the surface 'sakuga' can seem like a term used to label highly engaging cuts & well-animated fight scenes, there are actually many more layers to it. A large (and sometimes overlooked) component of sakuga is 'character acting'; an for attempt art to imitate life or even transcend the human ability to communicate emotions. In this episode I discuss the importance of character acting and (as always) break down some of my recent favourite examples! On the side, I briefly discuss my

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00:43:41

GITM 52: Fire Force | An Animation Analysis

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2020/07/10

Fire Force (2019) (Enen no Shouboutai), even prior to it's release, was an anime that I was excited for, primarily because I saw a lot of potential in it's production values. Fast-forward to today, the second season of the anime is now airing with a strongly animated first season in the bag; I think that there is no better time to analyse the animation & techniques of various animators who participated in the first 24 episodes! In this episode I look at how the direction of Fire Force

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00:32:51

GITM 51: The Rolling Girls - A Messy Moe Adventure! |...

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2020/07/03

The Rolling Girls (2015) is an anime that I have mixed feelings about, mostly because it performs very well in some areas but (in my opinion) poorly in others. This made me think quite strongly about the idea of ‘premises’ and whether a ‘good’ one genuinely exists. In this episode I discuss what I dislike about the story as a whole, in contrast to it’s individual episodes, what made it a strong production to begin with & how the show (despite my personal gripes) was still relaxing to watch. On

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00:43:27

GITM 50: The Bitter End (Neon Genesis Evangelion...

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2020/06/26

Neon Genesis Evangelion is currently my favourite anime of all-time, partially due to the way that Anno is able to take apart his own story, reducing it to the fundamental question, ‘Who is Shinji Ikari?’ Although there are various other reasons for why I love the series, this is the main focus of ‘The Bitter End’, a name given to refer to the final episodes of the series. In this episode, I discuss how the arc portrays the absurdity of the world as well as the theme of liberation. I also try to

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00:38:53

GITM 49: What I've Learnt About Anime | A Mid-Year...

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2020/06/19

Over the past few episodes, I have been very focused on doing quite in-depth analyses, however I haven't taken a lot of time to think about what I've taken away from watching & analysing a lot of anime. So in this episode, I take a step back to think about what I have learnt about anime over the past few months, in the form of a mid-year review! I discuss what I've learnt about animation & sakuga, why I don't take anime scoring very seriously, the value of thinking about how you think

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GITM 48: Space & Aspect Ratios in Anime | An Analysis

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2020/06/12

Aspect ratios are something I've often taken for granted when it comes to anime; although I acknowledged them, I didn't necessarily look into their importance and their impact on the concept of space within film. In this episode, I will be looking into what 'space' is in the context of filmmaking and how aspect ratios play a big part in warping our perceptions of certain anime. What is the beauty of the 16:9 aspect ratio in anime films today? What is the purpose of 21:9 (2.35:1), if it can be

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