Deep Anime Dive

The long awaited 3rd installment of Deep Anime Dive! You will learn in Episode 4 why this took so long to get published, but, for now, on with the summary! This week we talk about what we watched during Summer 2020 as well as our most anticipated shows of Fall 2020. Suede and Chris have surprisingly different lists this time around. We also talk about some of our most prized anime possessions. Nothing of interest happens in the last 8 minutes of this episode. Please do not listen to it. Any rumors regarding the contents of the final 8 minutes are false.

Time Stamps:

(0:00 - 2:52) Introduction

(2:53 - 21:28) Hot Topical

 Nisio Isin has announced a new "pregnant women battle royale" light novel series and Suede has concerns. It's called Delivery Room. The DS game, The World Ends With You, is getting an anime adaptation. The Nier: Replicant remaster is announced and Chris is extra hyped. Nekopara Vol. 4 is releasing soon; Chris rejoices and Suede cries. We also talk about some of the recent Vtuber drama with Kiryu Coco and Akai Haato.

(21:30 - 43:57) Summer 2020 Anime Season

We talk about the shows we watched and give some quick reviews on No Guns Life, Uzaki-Chan, Monster Musume no Oisha-san, Fruits Basket, Re:Zero, Rent-a-Girlfriend, and Food Wars!

(44:00 - 56:38) Fall 2020 Anime Hype

Suede will be watching Sleepy Princess in Demon Castle, Dragon Quest: Adventure of Dai, Moriarty the Patriot, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, The Great Pretenders, and Wandering Witch Elaina.

Chris will be watching Haikyu, Love Live: Series 3, Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon, Yashahime, and The Day I Became a God.

(56:39 - 1:31:28) The Collections

We talk about some of our most prized possessions and our guilty pleasures as well. Awesome figures, shameful games and so much more!

(1:31:30 - 1:35:00) Outro

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Question of the Day: What is YOUR most prized anime possession? Do you have a guilty pleasure one?

(1:35:00 - 1:42:13) NOTHING

No need to listen to this part. Whole bunch of nothing. Definitely no shameful secrets that Suede doesn't want you to hear.

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Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

This time around, Chris and Suede talk about the (Pirate) King of all anime shows, One Piece! Where do you even start with a series spanning decades with nearly a thousand episodes? Well, might as well start from the beginning! We start with some fascinating insights into Oda Eiichiro's inspirations for the original manga. Then, we dive right into episode 1 and beyond!

One Piece is a massive series so this time around we simply take a look at the highlights of its earliest arcs. You can expect more episodes centered around specific arcs and even specific characters later on the down the road but we shall leave it here for now. After all, there are, oh so many more anime to discuss!

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 1:21) Introduction

(1:22 - 13:44) Hot Topical/What We're Watching

Chris and Suede discuss the Dr. Stone Season 2 announcement (January 2021, get HYPE!). We also geek out about the new, upcoming Haruhi Suzimiya light novel. Oda Eiichiro announces the end date of One Piece.

Chris has been watching Haruhi Suzumiya and Zarigoto this week. He also has some choice words about the Denpa Kyoshi anime.

Suede has been watching Ghost Stories (dub) and goes on a bit of a tangent about the history of that series. He also watched The Wizard of Oz anime series, courtesy of Crunchyroll's Click of Random.

(13:45 - 31:04 ) Oda's Inspirations

Chris and Suede discuss the three major inspirations for One Piece. First, is Vicky the Viking, an adventure anime from the mid-1970's. Next, is the Dragonball manga because, honestly, who hasn't been influenced by that series? Finally, and surprisingly, Oda was hugely influenced by The Wizard of Oz!

(31:06 - 49:20) One Piece: East Blue Arc

Where it all started! We discuss the introduction of some of the main cast with a special focus on Usopp because he's special. We also hone in on Zoro's fight with Mihawk in Episode 24. Then, we muse on the importance of the Loguetown sub-arc (episodes 45, 48-53).

(49:24 - ) One Piece: Alabasta Arc

Chris and Suede discuss the shift in tone of this second arc of the series. Chopper makes us cry and we are introduced to a lady with way too many hands. We also take a closer look at the Little Garden sub-arc (episodes 70-77). Finally, we examine Smoker's character in the aftermath of Alabasta's civil war.

(1:03:19 - 1:15:20) One Piece: Skypiea Arc

Basically, this whole arc is Oda flexing his world-building skills. We are introduced to a whole new land complete with its own economy, technology, religion, and political disputes. We also talk about Luffy's epic fight with God Himself, Eneru!

(1:15:22 - 1:23:00) Conclusions

Question of the Day: What is YOUR favorite One Piece episode? Favorite Character?

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Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!

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Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

Chris and Suede talk about how they first got into anime, early obsessions, and some of their all-time favorite series. Additionally, they talk about their chance meeting while both living abroad in Japan. Suede also demonstrates his masterful knowledge of Konosuba and Chris reveals how many anime series he has watched. The answer? Too many.

Time Stamps:

(0:00 - 0:43) Introduction

(0:43 - 3:54) What is Deep Anime Dive All About?

Chris and Suede explain the focus and style of a typical DAD episode. And get sidetracked almost instantly.

(3:54 - 16:04) Hot Topical

We talk about Crunchyroll's recent subscription changes. Spoiler: we're not thrilled. Suede brings up the recent Uzaki-chan firestorm on Twitter and relishes in the chaos.

(16:04 - 1:16:40) Anime Origins

Chris and Suede talk about how they first got into anime, early obsessions, and evolutions of taste. We each share a handful of our favorite shows, as well as some recent shows we really like. We talk about our meeting in Japan and our many thrift store escapades. Suede would like to, once again, stress that he didn't do anything super illegal while in Japan.

(1:16:40 - 1:22:05) Conclusions

Question of the Day:

What got you into anime? Let us know!

Subscribe and/or follow us for future episodes!

Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts!

Learn more about the hosts:

https://myanimelist.net/profile/ariamachi

https://myanimelist.net/profile/GraySuede

Email us at: [email protected]

Follow us on Twitter: @deepanimedive

Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!

See more on Instagram: @teoteku_

Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.