In the first proper episode of Retrograde Amnesia, we frame the anime introduction in the context of the time it was made and Xenogears' overarching narrative. We go on to debate the necessity and the rationale for an additional three layer-prologue before some discussion on Lahan Village and its freakish populace. We also talk the importance of portrait-characters, the deliciousness of technobabble, small-town sleeparounds, and that son of a bitch Dan. Episode One covers the prologue through Fei's exit from Lahan village. 00:23 - Xenogears introduction 01:32 - Anime prologue recap and discussion / biblical references 03:50 - Technobabble dissection 07:48 - Speculation over depictions of mania inside the Eldridge 08:30 - "You shall be as gods," as a statement and a repeating theme 11:30 - Spotlight on the Eldridge's captain 13:08 - After the Eldridge crashes 16:45 - Prologue text / Lore dump of the modern world 19:00 - Lahan flash-forward sequence 21:50 - Xenogears actually starts in Lahan village 22:50 - Imminent flashback sequence from Fei's maid 24:30 - Fei's house, Fei's friends, local wedding preparation 24:48 - Fuckin' Dan 26:37 - Speculation that Fei, like Goku, is slightly too optimistic and aloof 27:27 - Futzin' about town / Lahan village appraisal 29:56 - "My Village is Number One" sample 33:59 - Prostitutes & Prophets 35:01 - Fuckin' Dan 37:25 - Checking on Alice / Fei through time 40:23 – Outro Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/retroAM, on Twitter @RetroAmnesiaPod, and through e-mail at retroamnesiapodcast@gmail.com