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Unit 13 - Hold Your Applause Until the End Please

Unit 13 - Hold Your Applause Until the End Please

FromThe Human Instrumentality Podcast


Unit 13 - Hold Your Applause Until the End Please

FromThe Human Instrumentality Podcast

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Length:
72 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

At last, we reach the divisive and frustrating climax of Neon Genesis Evangelion. In a pair of avant-garde episodes, the show abandons its sci-fi action premise entirely and leans all the way into the psychedelic clip show mania of its “Angel Interrogation” sequences. Joseph and Ian break this cavalcade of images and references down as best they can, and recap the well-publicized but little-understood production issues that led to these episodes. Sure, they’re odd, but do they abandon the plot and disregard the audience? Either way, it just wouldn’t be Eva without them but according to your hosts, the finale of the show is better than you remember.
Analysis: 14:19
Released:
Apr 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (44)

The Human Instrumentality Podcast celebrates animated fiction from Japan - or, anime - that uses groundbreaking visual storytelling to tell unconventional and moving stories. Season 2, now airing, tells the story of of beloved director Satoshi Kon, whose brief-but-brilliant oeuvre includes “Perfect Blue” and Paranoia Agent.” Kon’s psychedelic and psychological parade of images and characters celebrate the animated film tradition and critique the society that created it – and the fans that enable its existence. Hosts Ian Cory and Joseph Schafer cover Kon's entire career, from his humble beginnings as a background artist on "Akira" to his final cinematic dreamscape, "Paprika." Season one, which finished in 2022, covered the animated television series "Neon Genesis Evangelion," unpacking its sometimes cryptic plot, and examining its unique place in pop culture history — it's so much more than a cartoon about teenagers and giant robots. Follow the Human Instrumentality Podcast on Twitter at @AnotherEvaPod and on Instagram at @humaninstrumentalitypod Our website is: www.instrumentalitypod.com