Analysis: TV Episode 20

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 20 - "Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp is Full of Danger"

How does Kasuga outshine his more handsome, charming, and charismatic sempai? It's easy when the sempai acts like a turd because he's always had his good looks to rely on! Plus, effective use of simple editing technique in this very Hikaru-centric episode.

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Analysis: TV Episode 19

In today's podcast, Jason will be analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 19: "An Experience for Two! An Island of Forbidden Love"

We'll talk about the use of visual metaphors and mise en scéne in this episode, as well as gender roles and Kasuga's blood sugars!

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Analysis: TV Episode 18

In today's podcast, Jason will be analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 18: "Madoka's Challenge! The Haunted Beach's Big Wave Legend"

What is Ayukawa's kryptonite? Isn't she supposed to be invulnerable? What does Kasuga do right in this episode? Will he ever get the credit, or will everyone just thank some lady's dead boyfriend for saving the day?

Pour a milk if you're like Kasuga or pour a tall beer if you're like Ayukawa, sit back, and press play on this episode!

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Analysis: OVA Episode 4

In today's bonus episode, Jason will be discussing Kimagure Orange Road OVA 4 - "Hurricane! Akane the Shapechanging Girl"

In what ways does Kasuga seem to have grown and matured? Does Ayukawa have a bit of a drinking problem? How long should you know someone before you smell their hair?

The answers to these questions await you!

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Analysis: TV Episode 17

In today's episode, Jason analyzes Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 17: "The Summer Temptation - A Double Date Out of the Blue."

This episode provides some excellent examples of a filmmaking technique called the "Kuleshov Effect," as well as some fire audio tracks. Plus some minor inconsistencies in Kasuga's characterization and Ayukawa acts like an actual teenager!

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Analysis: OVA Episode 3

It’s that time in the TV series that it’s starting to make sense to start working in the OVA! So we will start with an analysis of Kimagure Orange Road OVA episode 3: “I Was a Cat; I Was a Fish.”

This might have come out after the TV series ended, but the Kasugas are still morons. We also get to see some more of Hikaru’s manipulations of Ayukawa, and Jason will also discuss examples of improvements made in the animation of this OVA, as compared to the original TV series.

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Analysis: TV Episode 16

In today's episode Jason will be analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 16: "Well, Do You Believe it or Not? Madoka Saw a UFO"

We get another example of "Kasuga Logic," more than one reference to American cinema, and we will clearly see evidence that Ayukawa relishes the physical abuse Kasuga suffers...

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Analysis: TV Episode 15

In today's episode, Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 15: "Madoka's Ultimate Decision! Putting a Period to the Love Triangle"

After teasing Ayukawa and Kasuga's breakup last week, the filmmakers are back with a "no, really, this time!" It's a great episode anyway which provides some really wonderful depth and nuance to Ayukawa's relationship with Hikaru.

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Analysis: TV Episode 14

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 14: "A Foreboding Dream! Madoka & Kyosuke Breaking Up At Last!"

We'll explore a fuzzy, unreliable tool known as "Kasuga Logic" as we talk about the ways in which his buffoonery lands just right! Additionally, we'll explore how this episode presents a positive depiction of female interaction (read: dominance of) the patriarchal social order. Plus Orange Road-adjacent tunes at the end...

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Analysis: TV Episode 13

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 13: "Everyone's Looking! Hikaru-chan's Super Transformation"

Why did Hikaru wanna dress like an Mtv VJ of that era? What was Ayukawa's angle in this episode? What epic insert music will we hear today?

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Analysis: TV Episode 12

Today Jason is taking a deep dive into Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 12: "Study Abroad in America! Goodbye Madoka"

Jason highlights aspects of Kasuga that make him a great match for Ayukawa, whether or not Ayukawa really planned to stay in Japan all along, and which epic early 80's adult-contemporary soft-rock band influenced the composer Sagisu Shirou - don't miss it!

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Analysis: TV Episode 11

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 11: "Don't Ring the Wedding Bell!"

How plausible is it that a strong-willed, independent woman like Ayukawa is going to be a teenage bride? This is the 1980's after all, women don't often get married that young anymore!

Also: what classic US film is heavily referenced in this episode? And who in their right mind would consider Hatta's body a gift?!

These topics and more, today on Abcb Café podcast!

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Analysis: TV Episode 10

Today Jason is discussing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 10: "A Foreboding Dream!? Hikaru-chan is Dying"

How does Ayukawa reveal bits of her true feelings about Kasuga? How does Hikaru reveal her tendency toward manipulation? And finally, what insane evidence will Jason claim as proof of his theory that Yuusaku is covertly in love with Kasuga?

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Analysis: TV Episode 09

Today we are discussing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 9: "Kurumi-chan, I'll Teach You How to Date!"

Jason discusses at length the sexism underpinning the characters as well as perhaps the narrative itself, as well as a hot take regarding why Manami and Kurumi eat so voraciously...

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Analysis: TV Episode 08

In today's episode we are analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 8: "You're Smiling! A "Shutter Chance" at the Beach"

How is Kasuga feeling about Hikaru? What deeper undercurrents of sexism might Komatsu & Hatta's antics belie? Also, why can't Takashi find a 20+ year old woman to model for him??

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Analysis: TV Episode 07

Today we take a deep dive into Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 7!

Is Ayukawa sometimes a little socially awkward, like Kasuga (only cuter)? What's this fountain scene everyone's always talking about? Just how much of a lightweight is Kasuga when it comes to alcohol?

These topics and more, in today's Abcb Café!

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Analysis: TV Episode 06

Today I'm analyzing episode 6 of the Kimagure Orange Road tv series: "That Kid is My Rival - the Midterm Exam of Love."

Come for the insightful analysis of Kasuga's character, Yuusaku's TRUE, SECRET desires, and Ayukawa's budding fondness for Kasuga, but stick around for the true tales of shocking encounters with mannequins of Colonel Sanders!

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Analysis: TV Episode 05

Today Jason is discussing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 5!

What creative techniques did the animators use to enhance comedic impact and to express the inner conflict of the characters? How do the visual cues in the animation of exteriors enhance the narrative development of Kasuga and Ayukawa's relationship? What excellent music is gonna SLAP this week?

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Analysis: TV Episode 04

In today's episode Jason analyzes Kimagure Orange Road TV episode 4.

In what ways is the relationship matrix between Kasuga, Ayukawa, and Hikaru coming into place? What important decisions of Kasuga's demonstrate his strategy in navigating his relationships? How do the filmmakers' artistic choices for the dream sequences of this episode thematically reflect the emotions or mindstates of the characters to reinforce the narrative?

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Analysis: TV Episode 03

Today I'm yapping all about episode 3 of the television series, and it's gonna be awesome…

Kasuga is a dope, Hikaru isn't really all that sweet, and Ayukawa has the greatest "F You" face in the history of all animation, Japanese or otherwise!

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