The First Three

This week, we'll look at Oshi no Ko's mega-sized first episode and examine its critique of the idol industry. This show generated massive amounts of hype when it premiered, let's find out why!OP theme - Aloha - Snail's House:https://open.spotify.com/track/6TBlgM...ED theme - Lullaby - Snail's House:https://open.spotify.com/track/4d7yL6...Mascot Character - Kolme-kundesigned by Moura (https://twitter.com/Moura__Art)Background Art - Kolme's roomdesigned by Tsugawa Yuiko (https://twitter.com/natokin_0104)

In this week's episode, we'll take a look at LGBTQ+ representation in Japan, how anime has long been a medium for queer narratives, and a look at a couple shows (Simoun, Yuri on Ice!!) to look at how things have changed over the years.OP theme - Aloha - Snail's House:https://open.spotify.com/track/6TBlgM...ED theme - Lullaby - Snail's House:https://open.spotify.com/track/4d7yL6...Mascot Character - Kolme-kundesigned by Moura (https://twitter.com/Moura__Art)Background Art - Kolme's roomdesigned by Tsugawa Yuiko (https://twitter.com/natokin_0104)

In the third episode of The First Three: An Anime Podcast, my sister Sam joins me for a chat about some shows from the Spring season. We riff on My Home Hero, A Galaxy Next Door, and KamiKatsu. Good times are had.Music by Snail's House:OP - Aloha: https://open.spotify.com/track/6TBlgMOQodxA0f4xb99CZcED - Lullaby: https://open.spotify.com/track/4d7yL696enC0Izoted33QT 

In this, the first episode of The First Three: An Anime Podcast, we take a look at four romance-focused series that debuted as part of the Spring 2023 season.Featuring coverage of Skip & Loafer, The Dangers in My Heart, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, and Insomniacs After School.Music by Snail's House:OP - Aloha: https://open.spotify.com/track/6TBlgMOQodxA0f4xb99CZcED - Lullaby: https://open.spotify.com/track/4d7yL696enC0Izoted33QT