The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 103: Roujin Z Talk with Paul Chapman

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The Saturday Anime series is back! These are episodes where we talk about anime that aired on the Saturday Anime block of Sci-Fi Channel back in the 90s on US Cable TV. This month just happens to be the 30th anniversary of Katsuhiro Otomo's Roujin Z, so what better time to revisit it? And joining me is new guest to the show, from The Greatest Movie Ever Podcast, it's Paul Chapman! Listen as we discuss how well the movie's social commentary has aged, why it's ok that it wasn't the "next Akira", and lamenting the fact that we're definitely getting older. Mild spoilers for the basic plot throughout, with spoilers for the ending starting around the 55:01 mark.

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Relevant links:

• Listings for the out-of-print American DVD on Amazon
• Import the PAL/REGION B bluray (only works on all-region BD players!) by Kaze on Amazon
• Clip from 1995: Siskel & Ebert's choice of Roujin Z as one of their Video Picks Of The Week
• ANN's Buried Treasure: Roujin Z
• VHS archive recording of a Saturday Anime showing of Roujin Z, as it was broadcast on television
• Paul's podcasts: The Greatest Movie Ever and GME Anime Fun Time

My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!

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The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 78: Akira Talk with Vrai

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The Saturday Anime series continues with one of the most iconic anime (and manga) to ever be made: AKIRA! And with me to talk a bit about this massively influential franchise is new guest to the show Vrai Kaiser (they/them). Even with 2 hours to chat about Akira, we only manage to touch the tip of the iceberg on what makes this Katsuhiro Otomo classic so special. Listen as we discuss how we first saw this film far too young, how it appealed to more folks than just your typical anime fans, and why this 80s creation is a little too prophetic on how life in 2019 ended up being. Also in this episode: the premiere of my brand new opening theme!.....that you don’t hear until the end. (Whoops.)

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Relevant links: 

• Watch Akira (dubbed) legally, free with ads in the US on Tubi!
• Watch Akira dubbed and/or subbed, legally & free with ads in the US on Anime Planet (via Hulu)!
• Buy the Akira bluray/DVD combo pack on Rightstuf or Amazon
• Buy the regular edition Akira manga on Rightstuf or Amazon
• Buy the limited edition 35th Anniversary Akira manga hardcover box set on Rightstuf or Amazon
• An Incomplete History of the Akira Bike Slide
• Mentioned in the episode: the essay “You Called for Me: Masculine Pain and Isolation in Akira” on the VRV blog
• Also mentioned on the episode: The Awaken Akira fan film, and the Project Akira fan film
• Follow Vrai on Twitter
• Listen to Vrai’s podcast, Trash & Treasures
• Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com!

Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!

As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.

Thanks for listening!