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The Seven Basic Plots in Anime

The Seven Basic Plots in Anime

FromWhat Do You Say Anime!?


The Seven Basic Plots in Anime

FromWhat Do You Say Anime!?

ratings:
Length:
114 minutes
Released:
Oct 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On todays episode, the mods of the podcast discuss The Seven Basic Plots, a book by Christopher Booker using anime. The theory is that stories fall under at least one of the seven plot points, Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage & Return, Comedy, Tragedy and lastly Rebirth. What are your favorite examples of these plots? Let us know in the comments or join our discord located in the linktree.  
*WARNING WE TALK ABOUT A TON OF DIFFERENT ANIME AND SPOIL THEM, MOSTLY NEON GENESIS*  
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Intro - 0:00
Overcoming the Monster - 9:27
Rags to Riches - 25:08
The Quest - 42:00
Voyage & Return 55:00
Comedy - 1:12:20
Tragedy - 1:24:40
Rebirth -  1:43:00
Released:
Oct 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

What Do You Say Anime!? Is a weekly variety podcast that discusses an array of topics within the anime industry. Reviews, discussions, trivia and anything else we think of that week are all on the table. https://linktr.ee/whatdoyousayanime