In today's extra-long episode , Jason describes the role of music in Kimagure Orange Road. What functions does music serve? How does the music shape our experience of Orange Road? Jason discusses these topics and more - including a countdown of the Top Ten songs in Kimagure Orange Road!Please consider supporting Team Alme on Patreon! We offer a TON of bonus content, including live Orange Road commentaries and early releases, plus free swag!Peep us on Insta and Twitter!
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Character Analysis: Hiyama Hikaru
Join us for a deep analysis of the character of Hikaru-chan. What is her character arc and narrative purpose? Why do people dislike her? Is she low-key the MVP of Orange Road?Please consider becoming a patron of Team Alme Studios - we will send you some free swag (all tiers), and you’ll enjoy early releases of episodes like this, as well as exclusive bonus content only available to patrons!Connect with us on Insta and Twitter!
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Character Analysis: Ayukawa Madoka
Today Jason discusses the character who puts the Kimagure in Kimagure Orange Road: Ayukawa Madoka.Join us for a deep analysis of the Ayukawa character. Is she just good at everything? What are the forces that pull her in opposing directions? What does she see in that goofball Kasuga? Does she remember meeting him in 1983?Please consider becoming a patron of Team Alme Studios - we will send you some free swag (all tiers), and you’ll enjoy early releases of episodes like this, as well as exclusive bonus content only available to patrons!Check out Abcb Café on twitter and intsa!
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Character Analysis: Kasuga Kyosuke
Today Jason talks all about our goofball protagonist, Kasuga Kyosuke. Join us for an appraisal of the Kasuga character. How is Kasuga mischaracterized? What is is story arc and how does his character progress? And how the heck did Kasuga get Ayukawa to fall in love with him?Please consider supporting Team Alme podcasts - we send free swag, post early access to episodes, and exclusive content!Peep us on Insta and Twitter!
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Analysis: Movie 2
In today’s episode, Jason is analyzing movie 2 - “Shin Kimagure Orange Road: Summer’s Beginning”Is this sequel an unnecessary cash grab? Or is it a meaningful continuation of the Orange Road story? How does this film compare to the body of work preceding it? These topics and more in this double-length episode!Please consider supporting Team Alme on Patreon for free swag, early releases, and bonus content (like an upload of Shin KOR for you to watch prior to listening to this episode)!Check out Creatures of the Night and Pop Culture Mass for more awesome podcasts!
The ONLY English-language podcast dedicated exclusively to a rigorous literary analysis of the greatest anime of the 80s (and possibly of all time): Kimagure Orange Road.
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