Direct Download | The Reverse Thieves | Subscribe to Our Feed | Subscribe on iTunes | Support Anime3000
Opening song: Detective Conan Main Theme
As impossible as it sounds there is actually a shonen fighting anime and manga that goes overlooked despite the fact that it is really good. That series is Kekkaishi. As a show with a protagonist with a power and personality that is outside the norm, a strong female lead with skills different but equal to the main character, and an actually developed romantic subplot that is constantly in the narrative but not overwhelming, it is sad to see it so overshadowed. With the manga ending, the anime finishing its run on Adult Swim, and the box set finally coming out in English it seems like the perfect time to do a little analysis on this series and what sets it apart from the pack. Stop complain about shonen fighting and support something that actually approaches the genre well!
And now your helpful bartenders at The Speakeasy present your drink:
Ghostbuster
- 1 1/2 oz Bailey's® Irish cream
- 1 1/2 oz Kahlua® coffee liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
[00:00:27] Intro: Just in case you wanted to know who we are and what we are about. We also give all the standard contact info as we introduce ourselves.
Including:
- Our Blog: Reverse Thieves
- Our Host Site: Anime3000
- The Podcast’s Website: The Speakeasy
- The Reverse Thieves e-mail: reversethieves@gmail.c
om - Alain’s Twitter – HisuiRT
- Kate’s Twitter – NarutakiRT
Our guest is:
- Basil from the OSMcast! who did his own Kekkaishi podcast awhile back.
[00:03:44] The Interrogation Room
- Genshiken's Carl Li . . . I'm sorry Ogiue Maniax's Carl Li asks where our feelings on anime and manga diverge the most. It is time for hatred and name calling.
[00:13:43] The Happy Hour Promo Break
[00:14:06] The Cocktail: Kekkaishi - Box Master
- Basil talks about what the OSMcast is doing.
- With several beginnings and endings happen at once with Kekkaishi we decide to reflect on the series.
- Who are all these people hyping up Kekkaishi? Please introduce them to us!
[00:18:16] Kekkaishi: Lets Get Hype!
- What is Kekkaishi?
- What is the story morning glory?
- A nerdy analysis of the school of the Kekkai.
- The secret of Karasumori and the Urakai.
- The mysterious Masamori.
[00:31:27] Lets Anime!
- There is the introduction arc that leads into the main arc of the anime deals with the Kokubouro
[00:34:50] The Cast Listing
- Yoshimori Sumimura: Cake baker otaku/protagonist.
- Tokine Yukimura: A strong female protagonist in a shone fighting show?
- The Grandparents, Tokiko Yukimura and Shigemori Sumimura
- Gen Shishio is a vital third member of the team added on.
- Hakubi and Madarao = awesome spirit dogs.
[00:51:00] Let's Praise the Anime
- Why did the manga sell so well in Japan but the anime not take off?
- Well crafted romance.
- A high-level shonen fighting discussion and what fans want.
[01:05:50] Get a Second Drink Musical Break
- Pub food for thought: Who is your favorite shonen fighting hero?
- "Sha la la -Ayakashi NIGHT" by Saeka Uura the opening from Kekkaishi
[01:08:35] The Spoiler Section!
- We throw around the big spoilers and their effect on the plot!
- Ichirou Ougi is "the pillow man"
- The Librarian we were talking about.
- There is a murder mystery. Of course Narutaki is interested.
[01:18:18] Creepy Peeps
- Heisuke Matsudo and Byaku are the first sign this story can get dark.
- Ichirou Ougi is crazy icky.
- Mudou is also adding to the inhuman factor of the cast.
[01:22:29] Major Themes
- Power and the obsession with gaining more of it.
- Ah, those shonen fighting tropes.
[01:33:10] Final Thoughts
[01:38:02] Ending
- AnimeNEXT coverage
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden 2 review
- Bonus Round Reviews: Guin Saga & Kelido Star
Ending song: Kasumi by 369 miroku from The Daughter of Twenty Faces
