Animation For Adults: The Afa Podcast

The one bright side of a turbulent flu season is enough downtime to catch up on on your favorite shows, or even starting some new ones. Team AFA returns to the water cooler to talk shows, animated sorts and a few video games. Particularly, ANNIE Award winning video game Gris, Kingdom Hearts 3, the origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Hazbin Hotel Promos and the recently released How to Train Your Dragon 3. We also get a chance to explore the newly released Pixar Sparkshorts now available on Youtube. Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja  Nina Balton @Niniaichi Ali Harris @AliCatDreams             SHOW NOTES     Please Support Vivienne Medrano and Hazbin Hotel by checking out this Patreon Page The Fascinating Origins of the TMNT  Pixar's Sparkshorts Polygon covers the live action Kim Possible t

It's time to fuse and take on the Diamond Authority as Team AFA discusses the hit Cartoon Network show, Steven Universe. We discuss our introductions to the show, delving into its history as well as the show runner, Rebecca Sugar. How the show's music, themes of family, diversity and above compassion have made this series a favorite of so many people. We also discuss the recent season finale and what the possible future of the show will be.   Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja  Nina Balton @Niniaichi Ali Harris @AliCatDreams             SHOW NOTES   Check out another awesome Podcast, The official Steven Universe Podcast. Animation Nights New York: ANNY

This week, Nina shares her recent experience of a full weekend at the Animation First French Animation Festival in New York City. An event full of films, shorts, documentaries, panels and more that present french animation at its best. Many of which include the feature films by Michel Ocelot, the emotionally gripping film Funan, and the marvel that is Pinscreen animation. We then close with a round of discussion regarding the recent Annie Award winners, and a brief Watercooler chat focusing on the recent release of Kingdom Hearts 3, Promised Neverland and Salad Fingers.   Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja  Dan Hamman @hammoo   Nina Balton @Niniaichi     SHOW NOTES     Animation First Film List Night on Bald Mountain Pinscreen Animated Short 'Spiderverse,' Mirai', and 'Hilda' Triumph at the 46th Annie Award

If you are a fan of this Podcast, you know how much Team AFA loves talking about animated short films. We also love the fledgeling Japanese animation studio, Studio Ponoc. What happens when to take both of those awesome things and combine them into one? You get Modest Heroes. The very first short film anthology from Studio Ponoc. This week, Rachael and Nina look into each short film and what makes them unique. Is this theatrical release a sign of things to come for animated short films? Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   Nina Balton @Niniaichi       SHOW NOTES   - Interview with Modest Heroes Producer Yoshiaki Nishimura on Slashfilm.com - Modest Heroes AFA Review - Continue to Support Short Films through Animation Nights New York!   And a big thank you to GKIDS for providing a screening for the film! It was

After a lovely holiday break, the AFA Podcast is back with the first episode of 2019!   Rachael, Dan and Nina return to share their holiday viewing experience including Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, Hinamatsuri, Planet With, High Score Girl, and the collection of short films expected to be at this year's Oscar nominations.   Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   Dan Hamman @hammoo   Nina Balton @NiniaIchi         SHOW NOTES     List of Animated Shorts Discussed (Bare in mind that some of these shorts are no longer available to view online). Hinamatsuri and Planet With can be found on Crunchyroll and VRV High Score Girl can be found on Netflix

Join us for a fireside festive chat as we discuss one of our favourite Christmas Movies- The Nightmare Before Christmas! Sleighchael, Christingle, Danta Clause and Nina Noel discuss their memories of the film and talk about its history and legacy. Merry Christmas to all our listeners- and we'll be back in 2019 with more animation fun!

Welcome to a very special episode of The AFA Podcast- in honour of the website's 5th anniversary! We wanted to do something special for this episode and what could be better than the much requested topic of Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece Princess Mononoke? Rachael, Chris, Dan and Nina talk about our memories of the film and what makes it so special in this deep dive episode. Be aware that we talk specific scenes and plot details throughout, so if you have yet to see the film and wish to avoid spoilers, this is not the episode for you! Full show notes at animationforadults.com

The AFA Podcast is back for (probably) our final news and watercolour discussion episode of 2018.  Join Chris, Rachael, Dan and Nina as we catch up with the latest stories in the animation world!   We start by saying a sad farewell to SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg,  Then talk awards (0:12) with   The Annies and Golden Globes  Nominations and the winners at the Emiles,   Then it's the latest news from Netflix (0:22) including  Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop and Roald Dahl. Finally, we pay a visit to the Watercooler ( 0:50): This week's items include the BBC documentary Secrets Of British Animation, Kabaneri, She-Ra,  and Ralph Wrecks The Internet.  Full show notes at animationforadults.com   This episode is brought to you in association with Neverending Man Hayao: Miyazaki, in US cinemas December 13 and 18 from GKIDS Films. Get your tickets here

It's something of a reunion this week as Chris, Rachael, Dan and Nina are back together for the first time in weeks! And it's for an auspicious occasion- the western release of Mamoru Hosoda's latest film Mirai. Before we get stuck into the film we discuss the new (NOT Live Action) trailer for The Lion King, Then (0:30 aprox) we take our deep dive into Mirai. Caution: We discuss the film in some detail so if you are super spoiler-averse you may want to wait until you've seen the film yourself. Mirai is in US cinemas via GKIDS Films for an event screening November 29 and December 5 and 8, with a limited traditional release from November 30: Get your tickets here.

This week Chris and Dan talk about Netflix's gigantic animated slate and all their recent announcements. Then its time to talk about the Emile Awards (0:29), plus the new trailers (0:32) for Toy Story 4, Detective Pikachu and LAIKA's Missing Link. Then in the Watercooler (1:00) its time to talk In Another World With My Smartphone, She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power, Dragon Pilot and more!  

Its time to blow this scene get everyone and the stuff together 321 Lets Jam Yep its time for The AFA Podcast to talk Cowboy Bebop as the series is 20 years old this year Join us for a deep dive discussion as Rachael Nina and Chris discuss what makes this series so special as well as discussing the Movie favourite episodes and even ponder how the series could maybe returnThe episode was supposed to be released in time for Halloween the movie takes place at that time of year but unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control it was delayed sorry about that We hope youll find it was worth the waitThis episode contains some strong language and fairly mild spoilers

This week Rachael and Chris are here with another mixed bag episode Its short but sweet and we cover a lot Firstly its time to talk news this week we cover topics including the CrunchyrollFunimation deal ending Warner Bros Animation Movie Plans and moreThen its time to talk some stuff weve been watching over by The Watercooler 022 Our main discussion is Penguin Highway before moving on to discuss The Dragon Prince 041 Zombillenium and Dragon Pilot

This week the podcasts UK contingent Chris and Dan fly solo to discuss the latest animation news Firstly we say a sad farewell to Roger Mainwood Will Vinton and Adam Burke Then we discuss the the lineup of Animation Is Film Festival 2018 and The new SpiderMan Into The SpiderVerse trailer and the Dogtanian And The Muskehounds movieFinally 050 we stop off by The Watercooler to discuss Netflixs Hilda and The Dragon Prince

Hey lets go Its the AFA Podcasts longawaited deepdive episode on The Hayao Miyazaki classic My Neighbour Totoro to celebrate the films 30th anniversary Chris Rachael and Dan discuss their memories of the film as well as looking at its lasting cultural impact and getting into just what makes this film so very special

AFA Gaming returns to go through the history of one of our favorite video game developers Naughty Dog From the humble beginnings of Jason Rubin and Andy Gavins creation of the now iconic Crash Bandicoot all the way to the Naughty Dog of 2018 and their advancements in their game design and animation Naughty Dog has crafted tons of memorable moments and innovations in the video game industry and it is time to discuss why these games have the impact that they doWant to send us a message question or suggestion for a future show Email us at podcastanimationforadultscomWant to help us make more episodes Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else plus bonus episodes and more Other ways to support the site hereThe Team Rachael Ward fail2ninja Chris Perkins misterchristor SHOW NOTESNaughty Dogs WebsiteKeep up with Jason Rubin and Andy Gavin on their websites and social mediaGame Informer Interviews Josh Sherr on the history of Naughty Dogs animationDan of Extra Frames discusses the a

The AFA Podcast is back with our deep dive into Satoshi Kons seminal Perfect Blue in the wake of GKIDS recent 20th Anniversary theatrical rereleaseFirst Chris Dan and Nina discuss the latest animation news 001 including Cartoon Saloons big deal with techgiant Apple and new trailers for SheRa and Hilda Then its time for our Perfect Blue discussion From 030 with more spoilerific chat from around 114Finally its a quick stopoff at The Watercooler 201 which this week features The Dragon Prince and FLCL 3Please be advised this episode contains some strong language and discussions of adult content

On this weeks AFA Podcast Nina makes her triumphant return joining Chris and Dan to discuss Masaakis Yuasas dreamlike feature The Night Is Short Walk On GirlFirstly its time to catch up with news 002 including Alex Hirschs Netflix Deal Liz And The Blue Bird and the MFKZ English cast Then its time to follow the Girl With The Black Hair and delve into our main topic 042 Then we stop off by the Watercooler 130 which this week includes Incredibles 2 Adventure Times finale and Apple and OnionApologies if the end is a little abrupt we experienced some technical issues late in the recording session and had to wrap it up quickly Stay tuned after the closing music for a double dose of outtakes

This week weve got something different for you we present to you an episode ofSaturday Morning Cartoon Club This is our premium podcast in which we talk about the cartoons we grew up or sometimes the modern ones which carry on their spirit If you want to hear new episodes as they are releasedbecome a Patron todayGrab your cereal and put on your PJs its time for another episode of our new premium podcast Saturday Morning Cartoon Club Following on from our Pilot episode the new episodes will be premiering exclusively via PatreonIn the new episodeChrisintroducesRachaelto the joys of the British animated seriesDanger MouseWe talk about both the 1980s original and the 2015 reboot good griefYou can find episodes of the original series onYouTubevia Flashback TV Kidsor onNetflix UKand the new series is available on Netflix in both the UK and USGot an idea for a show youd like to see us cover on SMCC Let us know

The AFA Podcast is back once again to bring you the latest animation talk First Chris Rachael and Dan discuss the latest news stories This includes the latest anime announcements from Otakon the details on the Maquia English dub and the Fantoche FestivalThen 024 Chris and Rachael discuss a selection of film that screened at this years Fantasia Film Festival that we were able to watch which are Fireworks Aragne Violence Voyager and Crisis JungFinally we stop off at The Watercooler 119 Titles discussed this week include The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales Early Man Free and two very different takes on Disenchantment

Hey there AFA Gamers Sorry for the delay we recorded this episode a while ago but we are finally back with our latest roundtable episode of The AFA Gaming Podcast This time around Rachael and Chris look back at this years E3 Expo and discuss the upcoming games we are most looking forward to