Ep. 25: Tropes and Symbolism

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Applied Anime

23 episodes

4 days ago

We're two analytical otakus with a passion for digging deep into our favorite anime. In particular, we're curious about the ways anime can both reflect reality and offer us new ways of thinking about our world. Join us in casual conversation as we apply anime to topics like love, grief, crime, politics, and everything in between.

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Ep. 25: Tropes and Symbolism

Applied Anime

1 hour 31 minutes 2 seconds

4 years ago

Ep. 25: Tropes and Symbolism

Like any form of media, anime relies on common methods of signaling particular emotions, ideas, to its audience. But what are these tropes, how are they used, and what do they really communicate? This week, we turn our analytical engines on full blast to bring you some answers!

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we spoil Another, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, ReLIFE, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Asobi Asobase, O Maidens in your Savage Season, Your Life in April, and Toradora!.

Content Warning: Sexual assault