Episode 5: The Loneliness of Noriko Takaya In the fifth episode of Active Heart, we consider high school graduation, the anxiety of civilian life in the Gunbuster universe, and the fine line between good characterization and gratuitous
Episode 4: Gunbuster? I barely know 'er! Molly and Paul talk more about Noriko's trauma, speculate on the meaning of Coach's interior decoration choices, consider Anno's fascination with organizational desperation, and oh yeah, Gunbuster finally shows up.
Episode 3: Notes On Space Camp In the third episode of Active Heart, things are cute, then they are fine, and then they are quite bad, and then they get much worse. It's rough!
Episode 2: Vacances D'espace In the second episode of Active Heart, we consider '80s anime boobs, the inherent sadness of time dialation, and Molly's new rapper name. Point your podcast app here to subscribe,
Episode 1: It was Shojo Manga All Along In the first episode of Active Heart, we reflect on the influence of girls' comics on this most mecha of shows, the surprising depth of characterization evident even in this
