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Michelle Explains Anime, Poorly
Filmmaker Henrique Couto and artist-musician Michelle turn friendship, creative work, movies, anime, horror, pets, anxiety, and everyday disasters into funny, candid conversations. Explore the complete This Show Is Awkward comedy podcast archive, including the road to Monthly Spooky and occasional reunion episodes.
Episodes
- Michelle Explains Anime, Poorly
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 8- Let's Go
Listen to me be super stressed as I try to record this right before an inspection! Lena's getting yelled at by just about everybody. We know why Shin wants to…
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86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 7- Will You Remember Me?
Hooray! It's finally time for the gang to tell Lena the really bad thing! It's probably going to really destroy her, but sometimes you gotta tell people the…
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86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 6- Through to the End
I talk a little about the shows I'm watching during the spring season. We learn a little more about Shin and Rei's relationship and all of it is terrible. Lena…
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86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 5- I'm With You
My computer's on the way out (no more keyboard, mouse, bluetooth, wifi...) so this might be a little more rambly than usual cos it's hard to edit without the…
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86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 4- Real Name
How does Lena come back from being told she's been treating Spearhead Squadron like subhuman pigs? We see Shin break his calm demeanor for the first time and…
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86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.3- I Don't Want to Die
Lena asks Spearhead Squadron about their pets. What's their cat's name (spoiler: I still don't know what to call it)? Daiya, Theo, and Haruto spy on the girls…
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86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 2- Spearhead
Lena is so well intentioned and naïve! It must be nice to have relatives in power so the military police will leave you alone when you say things that are…
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86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 1- Undertaker
A bit about the show and its production followed by episode 1. We meet Lena and some folks in District 1. Then we get to know Shin and the Spearhead Squadron…
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Banana Fish- Final Discussion (This is it, I promise!)
I sit down with my human friend Henrique Couto to get his thoughts on the anime, which I, for all intents and purposes, forced him to watch. In his own words…
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Banana Fish Manga- Private Opinion
Blanca meets Ash for the first time. I get really upset about how Blanca and the world failed him (again) and talk about graffiti a bunch. Next week is a weird…
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Banana Fish Manga- Garden of Light
The last bit of manga on the Banana Fish timeline, taking place in 1994, 9 years after Ash and Eiji first met. So what happens to Eiji after he returns to…
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Banana Fish Manga- Angel Eyes
Hear how Ash and Shorter met, (yeah!) when Shorter's tasked with making sure Ash doesn't get killed during his first two months in Juvenile Detention. I try to…
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Banana Fish Ep. 24- The Catcher in the Rye
Sayonara America, Sayonara New York, But I won't say sayonara to you, Ash... My soul is always with you: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com (PS- FINE, this isn't my…
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Banana Fish Ep. 23- For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ash needs to go with Eiji. Ash cannot go with Eiji. Sayonara, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Banana Fish Ep. 22- As I Lay Dying
First I talk a little about scars because Ash doesn't have any? Yeah, I don't get it either. Foxx tries to convince Ash to join forces, but Ash would rather…
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Banana Fish Ep. 21- The Undefeated
Ash and Max go to a gay bar and Ash gets to relive some trauma! Some folks get rescued, lots of people get shot, and even the French Foreign Legion even gets…
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Banana Fish Ep. 20- The Unvanquished
Eiji and the gangs try to save Ash and then have a good old time in the NYC sewer system. Ash kills a bunch of mafia guys in the Museum of Natural History and…
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Banana Fish Ep. 19- Ice Palace
Life ain't going so well for Ash, it's not even going as well as he was expecting (which was real bad). The gang comes up with a plan to save Ash, and not a…
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Banana Fish Ep. 18- Islands in the Stream
Things are getting really bad now that Blanca's in the mix. Ash has to make just the worst decision possible in order to save that one really good thing in his…
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Banana Fish Ep.17- The Killers
Ash slaps someone, hugs Eiji, and then engages in a little prostitution (inappropriate wink). Also, someone is most definitely following them. I read you like…
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Banana Fish Ep. 16- Lo, the Poor Peacock
Is it possible for Max and Shunichi to help Ash escape the National Mental Health Institute without causing major, major problems for him? Is this show finally…
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Banana Fish Ep. 15- The Garden of Eden
You made it through Ep. 15 of Banana Fish and all you get is this terrible podcast! How is Ash like a candy bar? Do you really wanna know? (probably not)…
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Banana Fish Ep. 14- Tender is the Night
Ash in the hospital worrying about Eiji seeing him like that, while Eiji's in jail wondering what he even meant. Eiji unfortunately meets Yut-Lung again and…
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Banana Fish Ep. 13- The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Happy Halloween, come get vulnerable with me! (I didn't expect to cry while taking notes, recording the episode, AND editing it) Ash explains the similarities…
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Banana Fish Ep.12- To Have and Have Not
Ash and Eiji have an argument about Ash murdering "innocent" gang members and we meet Cain and the Black Sabbath gang. Ash sees Dino off at the airport…
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Banana Fish Ep. 11- The Beautiful and Damned
Did you know that the outline of Ash's hair is a weird color? Well, you do now. Ash and Eiji spend some quiet time together and Ash shares some of his darkest…
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Banana Fish Ep.10- Babylon Revisited
Lots of murder and guns in this episode, folks! I get super excited when Ash asks Eiji, "Do I scare you?" and the gang gets super confused by how protective…
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Banana Fish Ep. 9- Save Me The Waltz
Well, our main crew are being held at Golzine's mansion, so I think it's safe to assume some very not good things are going to happen to them. What things? Do…
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Banana Fish Ep. 8- Banal Story
Eiji gets abducted and threatened with a fate similar to Ash's. Which is, according to Arthur and Shorter, a fate worse than death. Always good to know that…
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Banana Fish Ep. 7- The Rich Boy
The gang is in LA! They're meeting new friends (?) and hanging out in a mansion! I'm sure this episode will not be upsetting at all. Oh, did you know that Ash…
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Banana Fish Ep. 6- My Lost City
The gang goes to Cape Cod. Was this a good idea? No. Are you going to like the reason Ash ran away? I really don't think so. I also make myself really sad and…
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Banana Fish Ep.5- From Death to Morning
Ash is out of jail and plotting revenge, Eiji steals a car, Shorter is all for killing some folks. The East River is sometimes safe enough to swim in, but I…
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Banana Fish Ep. 4- This Side of Paradise
Eiji gets threatened in ways that really should make him consider going back to Japan, but he's too cool (or stupid?) to be scared. Shorter comes to save the…
- Michelle Explains Anime, Poorly
Banana Fish Ep. 3- Across the River and into the Trees
First, we talk about Rikers Island for a bit and I emphasize the difference between prison and jail (but still say prison a couple times anyway). How's Ash…
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Banana Fish Ep.2- In Another Country
Will Ash save Eiji and Skip? Can Ash save himself? You probably won't like the answer. Listen to me verbally wrestle with this episode and come out of it…
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Banana Fish Ep. 1- A Perfect Day for Banana Fish
Are you still here?! Why?? We start with some information about the manga, Akimi Yoshida, and shoujo. Two Japanese photographers try to do a story on NYC…
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A Perfect Day For... Content Warnings
**Please listen to this before venturing into the next season!** We're starting **Banana Fish** on August 8th, so I don't know, I just wanted to give you a…
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Wind Breaker Ep. 13- For A Friend
Sakura leads the team into another fight. Will the last episode end in a cliffhanger? Maybe, but that's ok because season 2 was announced! Sakura blush count…
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Wind Breaker Ep. 12- The Dependable One
Who's the dependable one? Let's find out! Honestly, these are the most dependable high school kids in all of anime. Sakura blush count: 10 You can reach me…
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Wind Breaker Ep. 11- New Classmates
I guess we're meeting some new classmates this episode. Thanks for ruining it, episode title! Sakura blush count: 11 (WOW) email me if you dare…
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Wind Breaker Ep.10- Dialogue
An entire episode of dialogue. Sakura blush count: 7 Email me (why would you want to though?): michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Wind Breaker Ep. 9- Umemiya's Style
Umemiya and Choji finally talk it out with their fists! Sakura blush count: 0 Email me if you want: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Wind Breaker Ep. 8- Succeeding the Past
We finally see the rest of the "conversation" play out! Sakura blush count: 1 email me (don't do it): michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Wind Breaker Ep. 7- Fight to Win
Finally! Finally, it's Sakura vs Togame! Let's get this fist conversation going! Sakura Blush Count: 0 Email me here: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Wind Breaker Ep. 6- Vow to Follow
Hiragi vs Sako and tons of backstory. Sakura blush count: 3 Email me or don't: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Wind Breaker Ep. 5- The Gentleman
I'm really amped up because in this episode we get to learn what makes you an adult (thanks Suo)! Sakura Blush Count- 2 Email me if you dare…
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Wind Breaker Ep. 4- Clash
Fighting is a conversation you have with your firsts, apparently. Sakura blush count- 5 Write me here, I guess: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Wind Breaker Ep. 3- The Man Who Stands at the Top
We get to see Sakura and Sugishita fight! Also, the Furin kids meet another gang (with a name I have trouble pronouncing), hooray conflict! email me if that's…
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Wind Breaker Ep. 2- The Hero of my Dreams
Sakura meets a new friend that he only kind of wants to beat up! But will his new high school class like him? Will they make him blush a lot? Should I start…
- Michelle Explains Anime, Poorly
Wind Breaker Ep. 1- Sakura Arrives at Furin
Sakura really hates himself, like a lot. I think that's great. Email me for some reason: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Changes : (
After some consideration I'm going to stop talking about Tokyo Revengers. See ya next week for Wind Breaker Yell at me here: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Tokyo Revengers Ep. 2- Resist
We get to see what happens when Takemichi goes back to the future! How is that possible? How does any of this work? Email me: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Tokyo Revengers Ep 1- Reborn
Ok! We're back to weekly episodes. Let's see what Tokyo Revengers is all about. I hope you don't hate it! Email me here maybe: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Re:Zero, Ep. 25- That's All This Story is About
Wow, this is it for Re:Zero season 1! Be sure to check out the Frozen Bond and Memory Snow OVAs in addition to the second season, if you want to continue…
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Re:Zero, Ep. 24- The Self-Proclaimed Knight and the Greatest Knight
How far do we go back when Subaru re-starts? Who's the greatest knight? Find out right now! You could email me, if you want: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Re:Zero Ep. 23- Nefarious Sloth
Things are getting kinda bad in the battle with the cult. Will Subaru die in this episode? Man, I hope so. Email me if you wish: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com
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Re:Zero Ep. 22- A Flash of Sloth
Oh no, Subaru has to work with Julius. Can he swallow his pride? (oh and I said there are two episodes left, there are actually 3, sorry) Email me here for…
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Re:Zero Ep. 21- A Wager That Defies Despair
Can Subaru and co. win against THREE white whales? Find out on another exciting installment of Re:Zero, I guess. Email me here, if you want…
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Re:Zero Ep. 20- Wilhelm Van Astrea
I really feel bad for the White Whale in this episode. I hope he's gonna be ok. How do you feel about me doing the first season of Tokyo Revengers next? Tell…
- Michelle Explains Anime, Poorly
Re:Zero Ep 19- Battle Against the White Whale
Is Subaru going to fight the giant flying whale? It certainly seems like that from the title. Write to me here for some reason: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com