We attempt to crown the greatest Anime OP/Opening theme song of all time as we go through a bracket of 32 of the best ones! Hear each OP on the podcast as we go through the match-ups. Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Beatriz Mourad, & Aly Martin. See the empty bracket to follow along: https://www.overlyanimated.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AnimeOPBracketBefore.png See the completed bracket (SPOILERS!): https://www.overlyanimated.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AnimeOPBracketAfter.png Timestamp...
Nov 10, 2021•2 hr 39 min
Welcome to our mega-bracket of Animated TV Theme Songs where we’ll crown the ultimate cartoon theme song! Hear each theme songs as we give our selections for the best Recent, Classic, & Anime theme songs. Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Beatriz Mourad, & Aly Martin. See the empty bracket to follow along: https://www.overlyanimated.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThemeSongBracketBefore.png See the completed bracket (spoilers!): https://www.overlyanimated.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThemeS...
Apr 07, 2021•3 hr 54 min
When Marnie Was There is a gorgeous film by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the final Studio Ghibli entry before its temporary closure. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Delaney Stovall. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Haya...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 33 min
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is legendary animator Isao Takahata’s final film and perhaps his magnum opus. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Alex Bonilla, & April Collins. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Ta...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 29 min
The Wind Rises is Hayao Miyazaki’s adult drama film centered on war and romance. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Aly Martin, & April Collins. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier “Ep. 4 No Cheap Excuses” from “10 Years with Hayao Miy...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 48 min
From Up on Poppy Hill is a gorgeous period-piece romance, Goro Miyazaki’s 2nd film. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Aly Martin. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata” by Colin Odell &a...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 22 min
The Secret World of Arrietty is a gorgeous fantasy film from Hiromasa Yonebayashi, his directorial debut. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Aly Martin, & Delaney Stovall. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takaha...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Ponyo features some of Hayao Miyazaki’s most gorgeous animation in such a joyful movie. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & Alex Bonilla. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier “Ponyo is Here” & “Drawing What’s Real”...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Tales from Earthsea is Goro Miyazaki’s (son of Hayao) directorial debut, an epic fantasy movie that got mixed reviews. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & April Collins. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazak...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Howl’s Moving Castle is one Hayao Miyazaki’s most magical films and is beloved by many. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Aly Martin, & April Collins. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier “A ‘Positive Pessimist’” by Devin Gordon https:...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 31 min
The Cat Returns is a fun fantasy film inspired by Whisperer of the Heart. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Maddie Potter. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata” by Colin Odell & Mic...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Spirited Away is likely Hayao Miyazaki’s most revered film and considered by many to be the greatest animated film of all time. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & April Collins. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier “...
Aug 19, 2020•2 hr 24 min
One of the most obscure Studio Ghibli films, but a marvel of animation, My Neighbors the Yamadas is our next film by Isao Takahata. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, April Collins, & Alex Bonilla. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Haya...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Princess Mononoke is one of the most revered and influential of Hayao Miyazaki’s movies, and of animated movies in general. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Ally Martin, & Delaney Stovall. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Whisper of the Heart is a 1995 slice of life masterpiece from director Yoshifumi Kondō and written by Hayao Miyazaki. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Alex Bonilla. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki ...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Pom Poko is Isao Takahata’s 1994 very strange and visually spectacular parable about urban sprawl. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Alex Bonilla, & Ally Martin. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata” by Co...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Ocean Waves is the Studio Ghibli movie you’ve never seen! A 1993 collaboration from some of the younger Ghibli crew, listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Maddie Potter. Referenced on the podcast: “Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki ...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Some call Porco Rosso from Hayao Miyazaki one of his most underrated films, featuring the director at his most Miyazaki-ian. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, April Collins, & Alex Bonilla. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Only Yesterday from Isao Takahata is an adult female drama featuring strikingly contrasting animation styles and for some of us one of our personal favorites! Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Delaney Stovall. Referenced on the podcast: ...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Kiki’s Delivery Service from Hayao Miyazaki is such a beloved film for many women and more and maybe Miyazaki’s most feminist film! Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & April Collins. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napi...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 40 min
My Neighbor Totoro from Hayao Miyazaki is perhaps the most iconic and beloved Studio Ghibli movie! Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & Maddie Potter. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Grave of the Fireflies from Isao Takahata has been called one of the greatest war movies of all time. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Ally Martin, & Alex Bonilla. Referenced on the podcast: “Anime from Akira to Howl’s Moving Castle: Experiencing Japanese Animati...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Castle in the Sky (aka Laputa: Castle in the Sky) is an epic adventure movie from Hayao Miyazaki. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Maddie Potter. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 47 min
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is one of the most influential films of all time and Hayao Miyazaki’s finest works. Listen to hear us break down all of the themes and characters from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time! Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Delaney Stovall. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan ...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 36 min
We kick off our Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time, with Hayao Miyazaki’s directorial debut, The Castle of Cagliostro (1979). Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Alex Bonilla. Referenced on the podcast: “Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier...
May 20, 2020•56 min
Dylan Hysen, Beatriz Mourad, & Alex Bonilla recap and review Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, “Weathering With You”. Spoilers start at 13 minutes into the podcast!
Jan 18, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Happy New Year everyone! After years of moving forward with a similar format, we’re switching things up for the podcast. The headline is: We’re going to stop doing episode recap podcasts, and we’re going to focus on more high-level discussions. The immediate change you’ll see is no episode recap podcasts which will result in less podcasts. However, we’ll still be covering the same shows, the podcast will still generally be similar, we’ll just be structuring our discussions in different ways. We ...
Jan 07, 2020•3 min
Beatriz Mourad, Michelle Anderer, and April Collins discuss episodes twenty-four and twenty five of Fruits Basket, “Let’s Go Home” and “Summer Will Be Coming Soon.”
Sep 22, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Beatriz Mourad, Michelle Anderer, and Alex Bonilla discuss the twenty-third episode of Fruits Basket, “You Look Well…” This is the outfit we discussed on the pod:
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Beatriz Mourad, Michelle Anderer, and April Collins discuss the twenty-second episode of Fruits Basket, “Because I Was Happy.”
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 11 min
