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Anime Story GOLD

Anime Story GOLD

By Anime Storytelling

We wanna tell great stories, and anime and music teach us to do that! We’ll talk about how on this podcast ✌️
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Writing for a Samurai: Background Raps & How Champloo Handled its Second Verse

Anime Story GOLDMar 11, 2021

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Writing for a Samurai: Background Raps & How Champloo Handled its Second Verse

Writing for a Samurai: Background Raps & How Champloo Handled its Second Verse

One of the most popular theme songs in anime history is so significant because of how insignificant it is. Let’s talk about it. PS: hope you’ve all been well throughout this pandemic
Mar 11, 202121:05
Don’t Let the Virus Stop You! How Goku, Krillin, and even Yamcha (?!) Showed Us How to Live

Don’t Let the Virus Stop You! How Goku, Krillin, and even Yamcha (?!) Showed Us How to Live

Anime has an answer for everything, and NOW it’s showing us what to do in light of our social distancing due to the Corona virus. Find out now!
Mar 21, 202003:30
Anime Shoots the Breeze Part 2

Anime Shoots the Breeze Part 2

Quinn is back as our guest, and I keep him in subject a little bit better, LOL.
Mar 14, 202046:38
Anime Shoots the Breeze Part 1

Anime Shoots the Breeze Part 1

Breaking the usual format for the very first episode of season 3! Brought Dr Quinn on the show for an extended rant on anime, corona virus, government,
Mar 14, 202059:31
What Miyazaki and Great Lyric Writers Have in Common

What Miyazaki and Great Lyric Writers Have in Common

Today’s episode is going to be a quick one in which we pick up where we left off a week ago in regards to Miyazaki and how his quest to be different on anime applies to writing song lyrics.
Jan 05, 202008:51
Anime Violet Evergarden Rocks Your Body With Lyrics! The Power of Kinesthetic Storytelling Pt 1

Anime Violet Evergarden Rocks Your Body With Lyrics! The Power of Kinesthetic Storytelling Pt 1

The Anime Violet Evergarden has an opening theme whose lyrics will move you. Quite literally. We will be focusing more on the songwriting aspects of storytelling from here on in. Enjoy!
Jan 02, 202020:47
Hayao Miyazaki Confronts His Demons - More About How to Find YOUR Unique Voice in Storytelling

Hayao Miyazaki Confronts His Demons - More About How to Find YOUR Unique Voice in Storytelling

Before Hayao Miyazaki became the Anime legend as we know him, he was working at the animation studio of Osamu Tezuka. Here he learned to conquer his demon of drawing like Tezuka, in order to find his own unique drawing style in animation. In this episode we will discuss how we can use what Miyazaki learned from working with Tezuka in order to find YOUR unique voice in storytelling.
Dec 29, 201909:55
Anime Keeps You Young at Heart: How Fate Grand Order’s Opening Theme Teaches You To Write For Youth

Anime Keeps You Young at Heart: How Fate Grand Order’s Opening Theme Teaches You To Write For Youth

Today is a SPECIAL episode of the newly titled Anime Story Gold show, because will be discussing the opening theme song for fate grand order absolute demonic front Babylonia with-OUT having to compare different English translations. Instead, we’ve found a great translation on YouTube from a singer named MEWSIC. We strike anime story gold when we find out how the opening theme song titled “Phantom Joke” teaches us to write from a youthful point of view.
Dec 26, 201922:19
Hayao Miyazaki Leads You to Story GOLD - How 1 Simple Method Pulls Wider Audiences to Your Story

Hayao Miyazaki Leads You to Story GOLD - How 1 Simple Method Pulls Wider Audiences to Your Story

Hayao Miyazaki is one of the biggest names in anime, and for good reason. In this episode of the anime storytelling show, we’ll be discussing Miyazaki‘s biggest tip for bringing larger audiences in when it comes to your story. Also, We’re changing the name of this podcast! Stay tuned to find out what it is.
Dec 22, 201913:01
Gintama: Some Like It WHAT?! The TRUE translation of Gintama’s ending theme, 2 attention grabbers
Dec 19, 201931:50
Cowboy bebop drama: how Spike Spiegel‘s story keeps you Hungry for More Story

Cowboy bebop drama: how Spike Spiegel‘s story keeps you Hungry for More Story

As stated before, cowboy bebop is one of the most popular anime of all time. But what is it about its storyline that makes it so popular? Today we’re gonna talk about the one thing you need as a storyteller to keep viewers and listeners on the edge of their seats, ready to eat up your fantastic story.
Dec 15, 201909:59
The Real Folk Blues - They Gave Us the Wrong Subtitles! How To REALLY Express Emotion In A Story

The Real Folk Blues - They Gave Us the Wrong Subtitles! How To REALLY Express Emotion In A Story

Cowboy bebop is still one of the most popular anime, and with it came the most popular ending themes in anime, The Real Folk Blues. But...the subtitles they gave us at the end of the show are partly wrong. Not to mention, some of the most powerful lyrics of the song were left out! Today, we’re going to discuss the deeper, extended version of The Real Folk Blues, and how it shows to pack even MORE power and emotion to our stories than ever before!
Dec 12, 201922:43
Now! Anime Theme Song Lyrics And How They Can Improve Your Storytelling

Now! Anime Theme Song Lyrics And How They Can Improve Your Storytelling

We’re adding a new segment to the Anime Storytelling Show about the storytelling tactics found in theme songs, starting with an ending theme from an anime produced by the same folks who brought you Afro Samurai, Hellsing, and Full Metal Panic!
Dec 07, 201919:28
Otaku Learns So Much From People Who Never Existed! How To Tell Stories That Can Transform Lives

Otaku Learns So Much From People Who Never Existed! How To Tell Stories That Can Transform Lives

Many great stories not only entertain us, but teach us lessons that we can apply to real life. In this episode we will discuss how your stories can do the same, and why anime is the BEST platform to do this.
Nov 30, 201909:38
Don’t Give Writers Block a Season 2: How 2 secret techniques can help you destroy writers block!

Don’t Give Writers Block a Season 2: How 2 secret techniques can help you destroy writers block!

Writers block is one of the biggest hurdles of the creative process. In this episode, we’ll go into two super secret techniques found in anime (and HipHop) on how to get past those blocks and tell those great stories you want to tell.
Nov 23, 201914:21
Anime Outlaw Makes Story Glory in 12 Awesome Steps: Your First Guide to Great Anime Storytelling

Anime Outlaw Makes Story Glory in 12 Awesome Steps: Your First Guide to Great Anime Storytelling

Anime fans! If you’re looking for a solid guide to heroic storytelling this will be the most helpful episode of the anime storytelling show you’ve ever heard! We’ll be discussing the heroes journey and how to apply it to a Toonami classic! Find out what that classic is by listening now!
Nov 16, 201930:54
It’s Evolving! How the Anime Storytelling Show is Changing, and a Dive into The Hero’s Journey

It’s Evolving! How the Anime Storytelling Show is Changing, and a Dive into The Hero’s Journey

We will begin discussing the hero’s journey, one of the most common story formats in anime. More Vinland Saga
Nov 07, 201909:14
Heroes in Reverse: Vinland Saga and How to Write Cohesive Stories

Heroes in Reverse: Vinland Saga and How to Write Cohesive Stories

A common question we ask ourselves while buildIng the plot of our stories is where to go next? Today we talk about the biggest secret in keeping our plots cohesive.
Nov 03, 201907:23
The Anime Storytelling Show...We’re BAAAAACK!

The Anime Storytelling Show...We’re BAAAAACK!

Wow, been a long time, but we’re back. We’re going to quickly talk about a few things outside of the anime world that can really inspire our storytelling and how they’ve inspired animate artists. This show will continue to transform overtime, and as new ideas come up I’ll let you know.
Oct 27, 201907:50
How to Anime-ate Raps: an Intro to Making Anime Raps

How to Anime-ate Raps: an Intro to Making Anime Raps

A lot of folks rap about anime, but they often make the same mistakes over and over when doing so. Here’s some advice on how to make anime raps that don’t suck.
Jan 07, 201906:16
Trigger-Happy Anime: “Bloom Into You” & Secret Story Skills

Trigger-Happy Anime: “Bloom Into You” & Secret Story Skills

Get triggered! That’s the lesson we learn from top-rated anime “Bloom Into You,” as we dive into an amazing storytelling tip!
Dec 30, 201809:09
The face of Akira: Why Good Storytelling Conquers ALL

The face of Akira: Why Good Storytelling Conquers ALL

Akira had its 30-year anniversary a while back, and it’s still an amazing anime, despite a par-TICULAR issue. Here’s why...
Dec 25, 201810:52
Don’t Judge the Manga: How Maximum Ride Teaches Us to Get Our Story Ideas Out There

Don’t Judge the Manga: How Maximum Ride Teaches Us to Get Our Story Ideas Out There

The manga Maximum ride offers us a great lesson about getting our story ideas down fast. Ever sit down to write your story, and want it to be perfect? You stress and stress in your mind about how to make it flawless, only to realize that an hour’s gone by, and you’re still staring at a blank page? We’ve been there, so let’s talk about the solution.
Nov 25, 201808:22
Future Diary Gotcha Open: How to Engage Your Audience

Future Diary Gotcha Open: How to Engage Your Audience

Future Diary gives a quick reminder about how to hook audiences from the start.
Nov 18, 201808:03
Goblin Slayer: The Corn, the Damn, and the Goblins

Goblin Slayer: The Corn, the Damn, and the Goblins

Goblin Slayer’s first episode has a way of catching us by surprise, but not in the way you think it provides us with a news story telling tip, and an older tip that can’t be overstated.
Nov 11, 201814:09
Anime Community = Our Community

Anime Community = Our Community

Was asked by fellow podcaster Wasasum what being an anime podcaster means to me. Had a talk on his 100th episode along with Kid Benji, Animanga Nation, Anime Nerd, and Wasasum himself. I’m currently having trouble uploading that audio, so I’ll at least offer my own answer, along with the one thing we as anime podcasters seem to have in common. Peace to Wasasum, Animanga Nation, Kid Benji, and Anime Nerd for the inspiration.
Nov 04, 201808:11
The Sound of Anime Part 2: Mushishi’s Actual Vibes

The Sound of Anime Part 2: Mushishi’s Actual Vibes

Last time we selected the anime Mushishi, purely based off the vibes of its music. Did the music capture the essence of Mushishi’s story? Find out today.
Oct 21, 201812:33
The Sound of Anime: Mushishi and the Vibe Your Story Gives

The Sound of Anime: Mushishi and the Vibe Your Story Gives

Diving into anime soundtracks for the first time in a while. We’ll be listening to Mushishi, and how to pick new anime to watch using only your ears.
Oct 14, 201806:30
Ultra Divine: Goku’s Youth and the Truth About Storytelling

Ultra Divine: Goku’s Youth and the Truth About Storytelling

Checking in with a quick analogy to Goku’s younger years, and the one thing you need to be good at storytelling.
Oct 08, 201807:30
Think Twice: Boku No Hero’s Relatable Conflicts

Think Twice: Boku No Hero’s Relatable Conflicts

Boku No Hero’s Twice turns out to have an interesting back story, and it reminds us how to build unique characters. Let’s talk about it.
Sep 30, 201809:35
Confronting the Demon: The Story Model of Angels of Death

Confronting the Demon: The Story Model of Angels of Death

Angels of Death is right on time with its story model, considering all that’s going on today. Let’s talk about it!
Sep 23, 201809:25
Bakugo’s Fire: The Dark Side of Our Stories

Bakugo’s Fire: The Dark Side of Our Stories

The hot-headed characters we find in our stories are fan favorites fir a reason. Bakugo is a grear exanple
Sep 16, 201810:45
Go Broly on em: Revenge Rooms; Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Go Broly on em: Revenge Rooms; Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Revamping the series with an idea for a revenge story.
Sep 09, 201810:12
The Horror: Angels of Death & Repeated Themes

The Horror: Angels of Death & Repeated Themes

The Angels of Death anime maintains that one element that shows up in nearly all horror stories. Let’s talk about it.
Sep 08, 201806:54
Boku no Filler Academia: Why Context Matters in Storytelling

Boku no Filler Academia: Why Context Matters in Storytelling

We are not used to filler in Boku no hero academia, end it may seem strange without the proper context. Time for another story telling tip!
Aug 26, 201805:38
Fooly Cooly-ing Out: What Heroes are made of

Fooly Cooly-ing Out: What Heroes are made of

Back with the podcast, talking Fooly Cooly, its consistency with leaving your comfort zone, and a SPECIAL announcement for all you FLCL HipHop heads out there.
Aug 19, 201806:38
Anime is History - More Tips on Making Your Story Relatable

Anime is History - More Tips on Making Your Story Relatable

Telling a great story can sometimes take research but there are plenty of resources inside and outside the anime community that can help. We’ll be discussing 3 of those resources right here.
Aug 12, 201808:29
Your Anime Inside Story - The Anime that Everyone Relates To

Your Anime Inside Story - The Anime that Everyone Relates To

One of the newest anime of the season is all about YOU!
Aug 05, 201806:37
Darling in the F.U.: How to Not Get Triggered by Story Drama

Darling in the F.U.: How to Not Get Triggered by Story Drama

When anime and manga artists receive death threats from fans, we have to ask ourselves: what elements of this story are being taken so seriously and why? Featuring special guest and podcast host AnimeNerd
Jul 29, 201819:56
Unlikely Pair(ing)-How Todoroki of BNH Inspires Uniqueness

Unlikely Pair(ing)-How Todoroki of BNH Inspires Uniqueness

When you’re having trouble on having a unique story idea, think of Boku No Hero Academia’s Todoroki.
Jul 22, 201806:03
It Was All a SetUp: How My Hero Academia Engages Listeners

It Was All a SetUp: How My Hero Academia Engages Listeners

The storytelling in My Hero Academia is great, and the intro is part of what keeps it great. Use this tactic and you can build great stories too!
Jul 15, 201807:43
Too Many Tsundere-Character Development w/ Animanga Nation

Too Many Tsundere-Character Development w/ Animanga Nation

Character Archetypes can serve as great models, but when there’s no uniqueness...
Jul 08, 201859:05
How Selling My Old Manga Taught Me a Great Storytelling Tip

How Selling My Old Manga Taught Me a Great Storytelling Tip

Sold some old manga titles and learned about storytelling in the process.
Jul 01, 201807:36
MIA: The One Story Missing in Anime

MIA: The One Story Missing in Anime

So many rappers are influenced by anime, so I’ve got a question...
Jun 24, 201806:45
Keepin it Plus Ultra: The One Thing Your Audience Needs Most

Keepin it Plus Ultra: The One Thing Your Audience Needs Most

Today we discuss how My Hero Academia, aka Boku No Hero Academia shows us the most important thing our characters need to for our audiences to really feel them.
Jun 17, 201807:33
Anime Cornballs: The One Thing I Hate About Anime

Anime Cornballs: The One Thing I Hate About Anime

Deadman Wonderland, and most anime have this one flaw. Just one flaw that I get annoyed by. Let’s talk about it.
Jun 10, 201805:05
Words from the Crew Part 2: Soundtracks Galore

Words from the Crew Part 2: Soundtracks Galore

We're collaborating with Wasasum Anime Reviews to talk about 4 of our favorite anime soundtracks, including Fooly Cooly which just had its season 2 premiere.
Jun 03, 201841:22
Words from the Crew: Fellow Musicians on Anime/Anime Music

Words from the Crew: Fellow Musicians on Anime/Anime Music

I’m in a community of talented musicians who LOVE anime. We’re talking with the bro Brian Mondi, singer, song-writer, cosplayer, and performer about his favorite anime and anime music.
May 27, 201816:13
ACEN 2018 Part 3: Anime Con Goers Talk About their Favorite Anime & Music

ACEN 2018 Part 3: Anime Con Goers Talk About their Favorite Anime & Music

Discussing anime and anime soundtracks with our fellow anime fans
May 20, 201821:31
ACEN 2018 Part 2: Anime Con Goers Talk About their Favorite Anime & Music

ACEN 2018 Part 2: Anime Con Goers Talk About their Favorite Anime & Music

At ACEN convention speaking with fellow fans about their favorite anime stories and music
May 20, 201822:11