Abcb Café

Today Jason is taking a deep dive into Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 12: "Study Abroad in America! Goodbye Madoka" Jason highlights aspects of Kasuga that make him a great match for Ayukawa, whether or not Ayukawa really planned to stay in Japan all along, and which epic early 80's adult-contemporary soft-rock band influenced the composer Sagisu Shirou - don't miss it! Please consider becoming a...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 11: "Don't Ring the Wedding Bell!" How plausible is it that a strong-willed, independent woman like Ayukawa is going to be a teenage bride? This is the 1980's after all, women don't often get married that young anymore! Also: what classic US film is heavily referenced in this episode? And who in their right mind would consider Hatta's body a...

Today Jason is discussing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 10: "A Foreboding Dream!? Hikaru-chan is Dying" How does Ayukawa reveal bits of her true feelings about Kasuga? How does Hikaru reveal her tendency toward manipulation? And finally, what insane evidence will Jason claim as proof of his theory that Yuusaku is covertly in love with Kasuga? Press play to find out! Please consider becoming a pa...

Today we are discussing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 9: "Kurumi-chan, I'll Teach You How to Date!" Jason discusses at length the sexism underpinning the characters as well as perhaps the narrative itself, as well as a hot take regarding why Manami and Kurumi eat so voraciously... Tweet us! Peep our Insta ! Please consider supporting Team Alme Studios ! You’ll get access to Patreon-exclusive pod...

In today's episode we are analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 8: "You're Smiling! A "Shutter Chance" at the Beach" How is Kasuga feeling about Hikaru? What deeper undercurrents of sexism might Komatsu & Hatta's antics belie? Also, why can't Takashi find a 20+ year old woman to model for him?? Press play to hear the answers! Please consider becoming a patron of Team Alme Studios! We will...

Today we take a deep dive into Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 7! Is Ayukawa sometimes a little socially awkward, like Kasuga (only cuter)? What's this fountain scene everyone's always talking about? Just how much of a lightweight is Kasuga when it comes to alcohol? These topics and more, in today's Abcb Café! Please consider supporting Team Alme Studios for access to free merch, bonus episode com...

Today I'm analyzing episode 6 of the Kimagure Orange Road tv series: "That Kid is My Rival - the Midterm Exam of Love." Come for the insightful analysis of Kasuga's character, Yuusaku's TRUE, SECRET desires, and Ayukawa's budding fondness for Kasuga, but stick around for the true tales of shocking encounters with mannequins of Colonel Sanders! Please consider supporting Team Alme on Patreon , the...

Today Jason is discussing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 5! What creative techniques did the animators use to enhance comedic impact and to express the inner conflict of the characters? How do the visual cues in the animation of exteriors enhance the narrative development of Kasuga and Ayukawa's relationship? What excellent music is gonna SLAP this week? Click play and find out! Tweet us! Peep ou...

In today's episode Jason analyzes Kimagure Orange Road TV episode 4. In what ways is the relationship matrix between Kasuga, Ayukawa, and Hikaru coming into place? What important decisions of Kasuga's demonstrate his strategy in navigating his relationships? How do the filmmakers' artistic choices for the dream sequences of this episode thematically reflect the emotions or mindstates of the charac...

Today I'm yapping all about episode 3 of the television series, and it's gonna be awesome… Kasuga is a dope, Hikaru isn't really all that sweet, and Ayukawa has the greatest "F You" face in the history of all animation, Japanese or otherwise! Tweet us! Peep our Insta! Email us! jason.a;me@teamalme.com Consider supporting Team Alme Studios for access to cult podcast Sh*t Happens When You Party Nake...

Join Jason for an analysis of Kimagure Orange Road TV episode 2: - What parallels are established between Ayukawa & Hikaru, as potential love interests for Kasuga? - How are Kasuga's best efforts to impress Ayukawa stymied? - How are themes of honesty and agency explored? Listen in to find out! Tweet us! Peep our Insta! Email us: abcbpodcast@gmail.com Please check out my other show, Sh*t Happe...

How does the very first episode of Kimagure Orange Road begin to build complex characterizations and lay the groundwork for the complex themes to be explored? Today, Jason will discuss important parallels in the narrative of KOR TV episode 1, as well as nuances of character and themes that will become important throughout the episodes to follow. Plus some commentary on the opening and closing musi...

In today's episode, Jason opens with a tribute to Matsumoto-sensei, who gave us this wonderful media franchise. Rather than regurgitating commonly-known facts about Matsumoto's life, Jason digs into interviews and Q&A sessions with Matsumoto to talk about some of the connections between his real life and the works he created. From there, Jason gives a broad and high-level overview of the theme...

In this inaugural episode, Jason discusses two of his favorite subjects: Kimagure Orange Road and himself. Today's episode will orient you to the purpose of this podcast, as Jason elaborates on what he wants the Abcb Café to become, and what you can expect to hear as a listener: a film studies expert's in-depth analysis of each and every episode of Kimagure Orange Road. Jason Alme holds a degree i...