[00:00 - 00:07] A group of people discuss the risks of microwaving wood and metal.

[00:49 - 00:54]They introduce the topic of anime and the director Satoshi Kon.

[02:30 - 02:36]Joey watched the film "Millennium Actress" and discusses its brilliance and influence.

[04:41 - 04:50]The director unfortunately passed away from pancreatic cancer.

[05:15 - 05:43]The film follows an actress reflecting on her life and career through a documentary.

[05:43 - 06:01]The group discusses how Satoshi Kon was ahead of his time and made no bad films.

[06:01 - 06:07]The director seamlessly transitions between reality and film to tell her story.

[06:01 - 06:07]Joey notes that the film still looks incredible 22 years after its release.

[07:20 - 07:36]There are references to other movies and genres throughout the film.

[07:20 - 07:36]The film is a must-watch for anime fans and non-fans alike.

[00:00 - 08:12]Overall, "Millennium Actress" is a brilliant and influential film that seamlessly blends reality and film to tell the story of an actress's life.

[08:12 - 08:30]The second half of the movie uses the same scenes in a different context

[08:30 - 08:49]The actress's real-life struggles are revealed

[09:00 - 09:10]The scenes are replayed with a new meaning

[09:00 - 09:10]The first and last scenes are the same but with a different context

[09:10 - 09:20]The director seamlessly blends the two halves of the movie

[09:10 - 09:20]The movie is about an hour and 20 minutes long

[09:33 - 09:38]The speaker considers the movie to be perfect

[09:38 - 09:52]They mention wanting to make a video ranking the director's works

[10:28 - 10:53]They also watched a film called "Ride the Wave" directed by Masaki Uis

[13:48 - 13:54]The film is cute and cohesive, unlike other works by the director

[14:06 - 14:12]The story is about a surfer who falls in love with a firefighter, who later drowns

[14:28 - 14:38]The surfer starts seeing visions of him in the water

[19:05 - 19:38]The speaker mentions being tired of sports anime tropes

[19:05 - 19:38]The speaker ultimately feels that the anime falls back into familiar tropes

[19:50 - 20:00]They mention enjoying a sports anime called "Blue Lock"

[19:50 - 20:00]The anime is about being selfish and egotistical in order to win

[19:50 - 20:00]The speaker also mentions an interesting team dynamic in the anime

[19:50 - 20:00]The film and anime both explore themes of individualism and teamwork

[20:20 - 20:26]The director is known for creating unique and unconventional works

[20:20 - 20:26]The speaker is a fan of the director and his works

[20:20 - 20:26]The main theme of the film is about an actress's struggles and sacrifices in her career

[20:20 - 20:26]The speaker mentions wanting to give a score to the film, but ultimately decides against it

[20:20 - 20:26]The movie is a unique and thought-provoking experience

[20:20 - 20:26]The director's works are highly praised and considered to be some of the best in the industry

[20:20 - 20:26]The film and anime both challenge traditional storytelling and explore complex themes

[08:12 - 20:26]The speaker discusses their experience watching a movie directed by Satoshi Kon and an anime directed by Masaki Uis. They talk about the unique and unconventional storytelling style of both directors and how they explore themes of individualism and teamwork. They also mention their love for the works of both directors and their impact on the industry.

[20:26 - 20:35]Discusses show not being about working together and doing all the work, and feeling frustrated with contradictions

[20:35 - 20:40]Mentions not wanting to be "that guy" but found the 3D shots in the show to be hideous

[20:54 - 21:04]Talks about manga being better and watching the show with anime Twitter

[21:38 - 21:44]Mentions being annoyed with the story and hating the pacing

[21:44 - 21:56]Likes that the show didn't have a death game element

[22:34 - 22:43]Discusses feeling burned out on sports anime and finding the show to be just "dumb fun"

[23:41 - 23:46]Mentions disliking the use of inner "monsters" in the characters

[25:50 - 25:55]Comments on favorite sports anime, including Kuroko's Basketball and Yowamushi Pedal

[27:12 - 27:24]Suggests a different approach to the protagonist's talent and growth in sports anime

[27:36 - 27:49]Mentions disliking the "weakest protagonist" trope in sports anime

[20:26 - 28:04]Overall, feels frustrated and annoyed with the show and its use of tropes and pacing.

[28:04 - 28:18]Discussion about the character Hanamichi in the anime Slam Dunk

[29:51 - 30:02]Discussion about the suspension of disbelief in anime

[30:25 - 30:42]Comparison of Slam Dunk and other sports anime

[30:25 - 30:42]Discussion about the realism in sports anime

[30:42 - 30:50]Introduction of the anime Prince of Tennis

[31:14 - 31:21]Mention of the anime Blue Lock and its unrealistic elements

[31:14 - 31:21]Comparison of Chainsaw Man and Blue Lock

[32:18 - 32:32]Discussion about the different approaches to sports anime

[32:18 - 32:32]Mention of the anime Birdy Wing and its ridiculous elements

[33:31 - 33:40]Discussion about the underground society in Birdy Wing and its impact on the plot

[34:41 - 34:46]Introduction of the anime Golden Boy and its popularity on the internet

[34:41 - 34:46]Mention of iconic scenes from Golden Boy

[34:41 - 34:46]Discussion about the voice actors in Golden Boy

[35:38 - 35:46]Praise for the dubbing in Golden Boy

[28:04 - 36:16]The conversation covers various sports anime, including Slam Dunk, Blue Lock, Prince of Tennis, Birdy Wing, and Golden Boy. They discuss the suspension of disbelief in anime and the different approaches to sports anime, with mention of both grounded and ridiculous elements. They also praise the dubbing in Golden Boy and discuss its impact on the popularity of the anime.

[36:23 - 36:30]The speaker discusses a show called "Golden Boy", which involves a perverted and intelligent man traveling across Japan.

[36:30 - 36:38]Each episode centers around a different attractive woman, with explicit scenes and humor.

[38:26 - 38:37]The character is likable despite his perverted actions, and the show has a lot of absurd and unexpected humor.

[39:31 - 39:50]The show is described as "pee-pee-poo-poo-hoo humor" and the animation is praised.

[41:41 - 41:59]They believe that comedy anime often struggle to be truly funny and resort to overused jokes.

[42:05 - 42:18]The speaker also mentions other comedy anime that they find funny, including "Nichijou", "Gintama", and "Prison School".

[43:00 - 43:07]The speaker also brings up "Grand Blue", which they describe as having a similar humor to old American college comedy films.

[36:16 - 43:59]Overall, the speaker highly recommends "Golden Boy" and believes it is worth watching for its unique and absurd humor.

[43:59 - 44:26] The speaker saved over a hundred dollars using Honey

[44:50 - 44:58]Honey is not just for desktops, it also works on iPhone

[45:41 - 45:51]Joey has started watching the anime "The Rock"

[47:16 - 47:26]The speaker dislikes shows about socially awkward characters

[47:50 - 48:13]The speaker recommends Joey to watch the anime "Bocchi the Rock"

[47:50 - 48:13]The speaker thinks "Bocchi the Rock" is a better version of "K-On"

[47:50 - 48:13]"Bocchi the Rock" uses animation to convey relatable moments

[48:18 - 48:40]The speaker was surprised by how much they enjoyed "Bocchi the Rock"

[48:57 - 49:05]The speaker does not like shows like "Komi-san" or "Umaru-chan"

[49:15 - 49:36]The speaker and their partner both enjoyed "Bocchi the Rock"

[49:45 - 49:51]The speaker did not want to watch "Nichijou" because it involves school girls

[49:58 - 50:13]"Bocchi the Rock" has absurd jokes that transcend the school setting

[43:59 - 51:14]"Bocchi the Rock" is a good show that the speaker recommends.

[51:14 - 51:43]The speaker talks about a show that reminds them of cringey memories

[51:43 - 51:51]The speaker questions why anyone would want to relive cringey memories

[52:04 - 52:23]They explain the relatability of the show

[52:23 - 52:31]They discuss the realistic portrayal of cringey moments in the show

[52:23 - 52:31]They mention their appreciation for the show's representation of cringey moments

[54:25 - 54:34]The speaker talks about a specific scene and relates it to their own experiences

[54:25 - 54:34]The speaker brings up another show they watched before the recommended one

[54:42 - 54:48]They mention finishing another show, Mob Psycho 3, and their initial confusion about a third season

[57:40 - 57:50]The speaker praises the ending of the show and its importance

[58:36 - 58:48]They mention a fight scene that was confusing for them

[59:09 - 59:15]The speaker and others discuss the pacing and necessity of the third season

[59:09 - 59:15]They suggest cutting down the length of the third season

[51:14 - 59:28]The speaker predicts that Mob Psycho will become a modern classic.

[59:37 - 59:43]Discussion of season three of Mob Psycho, focusing on the character development and animation

[59:43 - 59:49]Surprise at the depth of season two compared to season one

[1.00:37 - 1.00:53]Season two fight scene with teleporting character remembered fondly

[1.01:48 - 1.02:01]Discussion of the use of opening songs in anime and the emotional impact of hearing them in climactic moments

[1.03:00 - 1.03:06]Recommendation of lesser-known anime "Summer Time Render" on Netflix Japan or Disney Plus

[1.04:29 - 1.04:35]Discussion of anime tropes and dislike of high school and isekai genres

[1.04:56 - 1.05:08]Only two modern isekai shows considered good: Re:Zero and Mushoku Tensei

[1.04:56 - 1.05:08]Uncertainty about when the next season of Re:Zero will be released

[1.06:47 - 1.06:55]Recommendation of "Summer Time Render" as similar to Re:Zero

[1.06:55 - 1.07:01]Mention of Higurashi and surprise that the speaker has not seen it yet

[1.07:16 - 1.07:28]Discussion of the financial success of Re:Zero and possible obstacles to releasing the next season

[59:29 - 1.07:42]Zero, and discussion of financial success and possible obstacles.

[1.07:50 - 1.07:57]Discussion about potential anime adaptations in America and Japan

[1.09:43 - 1.09:49]Mention of spinoffs and fan demand for shows like Re-Zero

[1.12:40 - 1.12:51]Mention of idle shows and their popularity

[1.12:40 - 1.12:51]Mention of difficulty in getting back into a show after a long break

[1.13:15 - 1.13:20]Conversation about spending money on merchandise for shows

[1.13:55 - 1.14:04]Comparison to shows like "No Game No Life" and "Harry Potter"

[1.14:17 - 1.14:26]Discussion about the time it takes to make anime

[1.14:17 - 1.14:26]Comparison to "One Piece" and its long run

[1.14:17 - 1.14:26]Discussion of "Re-Zero" season 2 and its slow pace

[1.14:17 - 1.14:26]Comparison to other shows in terms of world-building and character development

[1.14:17 - 1.14:26]Difficulty in keeping track of details in "Overlord"

[1.14:26 - 1.14:32]Mention of "Attack on Titan" and its long break between seasons

[1.14:26 - 1.14:32]Mention of potential for a season 3 and hype moments in the series

[1.15:10 - 1.15:27]Discussion of lore videos and recaps as a way to refresh memory on the series

[1.15:27 - 1.15:34]Discussion of "Avatar" and the impact of its long hiatus

[1.15:27 - 1.15:34]Mention of the importance of core story beats vs. extra information

[1.07:42 - 1.15:40]Discussion of anime adaptations, fan demand, spending money on merchandise, and the time it takes to make anime. Comparison to popular shows and their long runs, as well as the difficulty of getting back into a series after a break. Mention of potential for future seasons and the importance of core story beats in a dense world-building show like "Overlord."

[1.15:46 - 1.15:56] The speaker discusses the appeal of getting lost in the world building of Game of Thrones.

[1.15:56 - 1.16:01]They mention their preference for visual novels over anime and their inability to read visual novels.

[1.16:14 - 1.16:31]The speaker discusses the underappreciation of the anime New Gundam in Western audiences compared to its popularity in Japan.

[1.17:28 - 1.17:34]They mention the multiple timelines in Gundam and their desire to immerse themselves in the entire franchise.

[1.21:06 - 1.21:17]The speaker introduces the new Gundam series, which is newbie-friendly and focuses on corporate politics rather than war.

[1.21:18 - 1.21:33]They discuss the writers of the new Gundam series and its similarities to Code Geass.

[1.24:15 - 1.24:22]The speaker mentions the high school setting in the new Gundam series and the inclusion of giant robots.

[1.15:40 - 1.24:22]The speaker discusses the appeal and underappreciation of anime, specifically the new Gundam series which focuses on corporate politics and is written by the same person who wrote Code Geass. They mention their preference for visual novels over anime and their desire to immerse themselves in the entire Gundam franchise. They also briefly mention the high school setting and giant robots in the new Gundam series.

[1.24:22 - 1.24:45] Main character describes a high school where wealthy families send their children to study business

[1.24:59 - 1.25:13]Disputes are resolved through duels

[1.25:13 - 1.25:18]One of the girls is betrothed to another school's student, but challenges him to a duel and wins, making her betrothed to the other girl as well

[1.25:53 - 1.26:01]The duels involve giant robot fights

[1.29:27 - 1.29:56]The main character recommends watching the anime "Kaguya-sama: Love is War" as a good example of a well-written high school romance

[1.32:06 - 1.32:19]The main character realizes they no longer enjoy high school romance anime because they are now in a happy relationship themselves

[1.32:31 - 1.32:36]They suggest that a more interesting romance anime would be one that focuses on the difficulties of marriage

[1.32:42 - 1.32:50]The main character jokes that they do not want a story like "Domestic Girlfriend" or "Rent-A-Girlfriend" to happen in their own life

[1.24:22 - 1.32:50]The main character concludes by saying they no longer have a "romance arc" in their life and are no longer interested in seeing happy couples get together.

[1.35:39 - 1.35:50] Two individuals discuss their interest in a manga series called "Rent a Girlfriend"

[1.38:58 - 1.39:09]They talk about the emotional response the manga elicits in them, and how it is different from traditional romance manga

[1.39:09 - 1.39:19]The other person mentions that they enjoyed reading it, but it was not their favorite

[1.39:09 - 1.39:19]They discuss how traditional romance manga tend to have little to no plot, and when something does happen, it is often controversial or uncomfortable

[1.39:09 - 1.39:19]They argue that a manga that elicits any strong emotion, even if it is negative, is still a good manga

[1.39:51 - 1.40:00]They mention how the characters in the manga make them angry, but they can't stop reading it

[1.39:51 - 1.40:00]One person explains that the characters in this series have numbers in their names, making it easier to remember them

[1.39:51 - 1.40:00]They use the example of a character getting "cucked" (cheated on) as an example of a negative emotion that draws readers in

[1.40:13 - 1.40:18]The conversation shifts to another manga series called "Quintessential Quintuplets"

[1.40:13 - 1.40:18]They conclude that the manga series "Rent a Girlfriend" is a good manga because it elicits strong emotions in readers

[1.32:50 - 1.40:27]Two individuals discuss their love for the manga series "Rent a Girlfriend" and how it stands out from traditional romance manga due to its ability to elicit strong emotions in readers, even if they are negative. They also mention another manga series called "Quintessential Quintuplets" and compare it to "Rent a Girlfriend." They argue that any manga that can evoke strong emotions is a good manga, and use the example of "cucking" to support their argument.

[1.40:27 - 1.40:37]The speaker is talking about their realization that they have read 294 chapters of "Rent a Girlfriend" and it's still not over.

[1.40:37 - 1.40:52]They compare it to other long romance anime with no progression, such as "Nisekoi" and "My Dress Up Darling."

[1.43:02 - 1.43:21]They discuss how long manga series like "Bleach" and "One Piece" have corrupted their idea of what a long manga is.

[1.43:35 - 1.43:40]They mention that "My Hero Academia" used to feel shorter, but now feels like a chore to read.

[1.43:35 - 1.43:40]The latest arc of "My Hero Academia" has good character writing, but something is missing.

[1.44:11 - 1.44:21]The speaker talks about reading "Slam Dunk" while sick and how it felt like it flew by despite being 31 volumes long.

[1.45:42 - 1.45:58]The speaker expresses their dislike for the main character, Deku, and praises Bakugo.

[1.46:08 - 1.46:24]They mention a filler arc with a British villain that felt longer than reading 6 hours of "One Piece."

[1.47:45 - 1.47:51]They mention not understanding the character, the hand guy, and the lack of explanation for his powers.

[1.48:05 - 1.48:12]The speaker discusses the villain, Shigaraki, becoming overpowered and the lack of magic in the series.

[1.48:32 - 1.48:42]The speaker brings up the dark backstory of the main villain in "My Hero Academia."

[1.40:27 - 1.48:42]The overall summary is that the speaker has realized how long and uninteresting "My Hero Academia" has become.

[1.55:10 - 1.55:18]A man in Denmark built his own submarine and was considered quirky and famous

[1.55:19 - 1.55:25]During the filming, the man killed someone on the submarine

[1.55:25 - 1.55:50]A documentary crew was following him for his eccentricities

[1.56:14 - 1.56:22]The documentary focuses on the shock and reactions of those around the man after the incident

[1.56:22 - 1.56:39]The man was highly respected by those who knew him

[1.56:22 - 1.56:39]The documentary is a compelling and shocking look at the events that transpired

[1.56:39 - 1.56:45]Unpaid interns worked with the man to help build the submarines for free

[1.48:43 - 1.56:45]In summary, a famous and quirky man in Denmark built a submarine and killed someone on it, shocking those around him and causing a shift in their perceptions of him.

[1.56:45 - 1.57:05] Man murders a journalist on a submarine

[1.57:31 - 1.57:37]He claims she died by accident, but later admits to cutting up the body

[1.58:19 - 1.58:27]People around the murderer are in denial and shocked

[1.58:50 - 1.59:05]The documentary explores the dichotomy of how people idolize and react to bizarre individuals

[1.59:29 - 1.59:37]Examples of the murderer's disturbing behavior are shown, such as sending an intern a detailed essay about how he would kill her

[2.00:24 - 2.00:38]Documentary about the murder case is released

[2.01:16 - 2.01:27]Another example of an intense documentary is mentioned, about a mentally ill man named John MacAfee

[2.02:18 - 2.02:40]The documentary also discusses the risks and dedication of documentary makers

[2.02:18 - 2.02:40]The cameraman who followed MacAfee also took great risks to get footage

[2.02:18 - 2.02:40]The documentary about the submarine murder case is recommended by the hosts, along with another intense documentary about John MacAfee

[2.04:34 - 2.04:47]The episode ends with a brief discussion about supporting the podcast and listening on different platforms

[1.56:45 - 2.04:54]Overall, the episode covers the topic of documentaries and how they can shed light on bizarre and dangerous individuals, as well as the dedication and risks of documentary makers.

[2.04:54 - 2.05:00] Annual anime talk has concluded

[2.04:54 - 2.05:00] Annual anime talk has concluded

[2.04:54 - 2.05:00] Annual anime talk has concluded

[2.04:54 - 2.05:00]Annual anime talk concluded, quarter filled for the year, will reconvene next time.