{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Otaku Ryōhō","title":"We're BACK! An anime story","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fc0d2198\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4550,"description":"SURPRISE! Otaku Ryoho is BACK! After a 5 year hiatus, Geek Therapy's anime podcast is back and rebooted with a shiny new coat of paint, a new (cuter and very funny) co-host, and 5 years of fresh wisdom (and existential dread). Josué introduces Rae to the audience and interviews her about her favorite anime (which she mostly answers). They discuss favorite anime, what they're currently watching (Josué is DEEP in the Gundam mines), and how ADHD impacts favorites, watchability, enjoyment, and expectations. Rae discusses her origins with anime and the experience of first discovering anime in the early 2000's on Toonami. She talks about the negative social perception of liking anime at the time, how that shame affected her, and how finally openly embracing her love of anime has led to personal growth and a heaping scoop of healthy self-awareness. They then pivot to their plan for this new era's episodes- revisiting the classics, touching on what's popular right now, and more. Themes/Topics Discussed:Anime as a therapy tool Hyper-fixations and ADHD in fandomThe vulnerability of liking things openly Generational/perceived shame around anime (Toonami-era millennials)Identity development and alignment Eating disorders/disordered eatingPositive depictions of food and eating in anime (eating as self-care)Capable, well-written female characters, especially in ShonenDisability and accurate representation in anime Cultural representation Processing depression through art (Hideaki Anno and depression)Effort vs. faith models of wish fulfillment Differences between media written for the male gaze vs the female gaze GriefNostalgiaFemale perspectives of anime, especially ShonenRelatable Experiences:Blanking on your favorite thing when askedHyper-fixation cyclingWatching anime in secret because family didn’t get itBeing a “hater” in order to avoid vulnerability Starting an episode and losing focus or wandering off before it endsCoping skills for ADHD to maintain interest and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LqJ1h66jAvWj2OuYQNGsHzI8LrBhKhGKU84wW6YBkEo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NmQ2/YzlhMTRhNzg1ZTlh/N2E1YjQyMzg5Nzlk/MTJhYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}