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Evangelion: A Commentary

Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
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Aug 29, 2016

Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 06 is the second of a two part episode that provides a conclusion to the battle with the fifth Angel, Ramiel. 

Topics for this episode:

  • A discussion of how lethal Ramiel, the fifth Angel, is when compared to the other Angels that have attacked so far
  • Insight regarding Operation Yashima, the real life even that occured in Japan in 2011. More information can be found here: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/operation-yashima 
  • A theoretical suggestion regarding the relationship between Commander Gendo Ikari and Rei Ayanami.
  • A discussion about Team Evangelion Racing. More information can be found here: goo.gl/Xxlh2e
  • A description of some Cruel Angel's Thesis mashups found here: goo.gl/Ds8YW9
  • A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Decisive Battle, the theme played primarily during the preparation for most of the battles against the Angels.


Thank you for downloading and listening. Feel free to reach out on twitter and instagram @intheseaofdirac. You can email the show at intheseaofdirac@gmail.com and you can find the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/intheseaofdirac.

#evangelion #psychology #anime #podcast

Aug 22, 2016

Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 05 is the first part of a two episode arc in which Shinji and Rei face off against the most formidable foe yet, the fifth angel Ramiel. This week, there is some awkward themes to shed some light on and there are some real subtleties regarding Rei and Shinji's relationship. 

Topics for this Episode:

  • A small change to social media with an addition
  • A deeper look at some of the portions of the show that are subtle enough to evade detection
  • Some clues regarding the soul within Unit 00
  • A very brief history of Neon Genesis Evangelion series creator, Hideaki Anno and how he came to be involved with Evangelion. 
  • A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Unit-00, the theme for the unnatural creation, Evangelion Unit-00.


Thank you for downloading and listening. Feel free to reach out on twitter  and instagram @intheseaofdirac. You can email the show at intheseaofdirac@gmail.com and you can find the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/intheseaofdirac.

#evangelion #psychology #anime #podcast

Aug 15, 2016

Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 04 is the oddball of the series with a very different feel due to the fact that it was not written or co-written by Anno-san, but it tells the story of Shinji's journey through introspection. 

Topics for this Episode:

  • A couple of shout outs for another great podcast and a very humbling statement from a listener
  • A brief explanation of the Hedgehog's Dilemma
  • A spoiler about the students of Class 2A
  • A formal history of creation in the world of Neon Genesis Evangelion with all credit given to the amazing website for all things Eva: wiki.evageeks.org
  • A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Pleasure Principle, the only song featured in this bleak episode.


Thank you for downloading and listening. Feel free to reach out on twitter @intheseaofdirac. You can email the show at intheseaofdirac@gmail.com and you can find the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/intheseaofdirac.

#evangelion #psychology #anime #podcast

Aug 7, 2016

Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 03 serves as an introduction to many peripheral characters and Shinji's internal struggle. 

Topics for this Episode:

  • A couple of shout outs for Twitter fans of the show
  • Some insight into several of Shinji and Rei's classmates
  • Allusions to future revelations regarding Class 2A and the souls that dwell within the Eva Units
  • A very touching quote from series creator Hideaki Anno about what the series means to him
  • A musical spotlight on the anthem of the Angels, Shiro Sagisu's Angel Attack


Thank you for downloading and listening. Feel free to reach out on twitter @intheseaofdirac. You can email the show at intheseaofdirac@gmail.com and you can find the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/intheseaofdirac.

 

Aug 1, 2016

Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 02 continues an exploration of the second of the two part series introduction.

Topics for this Episode:

  • A brief mention of this excellent action figure, found at http://goo.gl/tB992j
  • A whole lot of attention to the relationship between Shinji and Misato
  • A few thoughts on the differences between the English dub and the actual intended meaning
  • Some insight into the man behind the series, Hideaki Anno found at http://goo.gl/Gg26Xe 
  • A musical spotlight on the series closing song Fly Me to the Moon that drops a major hint about the origins of the moon!

Thank you for downloading and listening. Feel free to reach out on twitter @intheseaofdirac. You can email the show at intheseaofdirac@gmail.com and you can find the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/intheseaofdirac.

 

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