Animind: An Anime Podcast

The Animind crew goes gaga over Mamoru Hosoda's latest in this episode. Belle is a fairy tale that is truly unlike any other. It's depth, originality, music and art are simply amazing. Your favorite anime nerds Dani, Graham, and Matthew examine this complex but expertly crafted film with excitement. Join them as they discuss animation, cancel culture, loss and so much more. Please note that for this particular installment there is a trigger warning due to child abuse being addressed in the episode. If you want to contribute to the discussion or recommend an anime for us to cover you can email the hosts at [email protected]. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) and Warrior by yoitrax | yoitrax Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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The Animind crew celebrates Wolfenoot by talking Wolf's Rain. Did this anime series live up to the spirit of the wolf? Did it tell a good story? What do wolves have to do with mental health? Where does Cowboy Bebop fit into all of this? The answers to these questions and so much more are dished out in this second episode of Animind's second season. Have a howling good time with your favorite anime fans, Dani, Graham, and Matthew as they banter about wolves, mental health and of course anime. If you want to contribute to the discussion or recommend an anime for us to cover you can email the hosts at [email protected]. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) and Warrior by yoitrax | yoitrax Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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Animind: An Anime Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Matthew Basile, Graham Pugh and Dani Arii. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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Animind is back from hiatus! Come hang out with your favorite anime fans, Dani, Graham, and Matthew as they dive into another season of talking anime and mental health. First up is another discussion about Hayao Miyazaki and his 2004 masterpiece Howl's Moving Castle. What is inner beauty? Is anyone truly what they seem on the surface? How powerful is the heart and what is the price of one? These and other questions are dissected in Animind's Season 2 premiere while the crew shares a few laughs catching up. So whether you are an old friend or a new face come get reacquainted with or introduce yourselves to Victims and Villains' resident anime nerds. If you want to contribute to the discussion or recommend an anime for us to cover you can email the hosts at [email protected]. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) and Warrior by yoitrax | yoitrax Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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Animind: An Anime Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Matthew Basile, Graham Pugh and Dani Arii. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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We keep anime on the mind as the Animind crew discusses the genre known as Cowboy Bebop. Dani, Matthew and Graham discuss the masterwork and not only examine the heavy psychological weight the characters carry but also look at the artistic elements that elevated this series to new heights. Diversity, existential numbness, gender fluidity, and the seamless weaving of genres are talked about in this spoiler free(mostly) discussion. Come hang out with the Animind trio and find out why Cowboy Bebop is a towering testament to the artistic craft of storytelling. If you want to contribute to the discussion or recommend an anime for us to cover you can email the hosts at [email protected]. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) and Warrior by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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Animind: An Anime Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Matthew Basile, Graham Pugh and Dani Arii. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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After Animind's last episode on Grave of the Fireflies and its live episode on Attack on Titan, the Animind crew needed some medicine for the mind. And where better to find it then a little anime gem called My Neighbor Totoro. Dani, Graham and Matthew talk the flagship film for Studio Ghibli as they pour over the inherent sweetness it offers up. The highest ideals of community, nature, and love are on display in this whimsical world created by the renowned Hayao Miyazaki. Whether you've been diving into the deep end of anime for years or are just dipping your toes into the water join us for this uplifting conversation of heart. If you want to contribute to the discussion or recommend an anime for us to cover you can email the hosts at [email protected]. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) and Warrior by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!
Animind: An Anime Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Matthew Basile, Graham Pugh and Dani Arii. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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