One of the things I hope to do with the LiA YouTube channel is celebrate older series, especially ones that are somewhat under-the-radar. I think that applies to Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai, the subject for the first From the Vault video (note: spoiler-free) on the channel. This show may not be Gainax’ greatest masterpiece, but it’s a classic just the same – one of the best parodies in modern anime.
I have plenty of ideas for this series, but I’d love to hear yours – let me know what anime you’d like to see in future episodes. And of course subscribing, liking, and general commenting is deeply appreciated!
Toni
December 6, 2020 at 6:30 amWell, I always wondered if you watched Zipang
Guardian Enzo
December 6, 2020 at 9:41 amActually no. Which is odd since it’s a Furuhashi series from his golden era. Do you recommend it?
Toni
December 6, 2020 at 7:03 pmHmmm, it’s difficult to recommend a series left unfinished.
OTOH it has probably the best plot I’ve seen in any anime, ever: It’s the classic story of a modern warship sent back in time (to Midway battle) The twist is that they’re Japanese, so they CAN change history …
Collectr
December 6, 2020 at 11:33 amBrings back fond memories. Perhaps someone will do a “key” to the parodies, for viewers whose anime viewing isn’t encyclopedic.
Recommendation? Perhaps Saiunkoku Monogatari – a historical shoujo that subverts the tropes of otome shows in favor of showcasing the political skills of its canny, astute heroine. But it’s very long: 78 episodes over two seasons.
Guardian Enzo
December 6, 2020 at 11:49 amThat’s on my list but it’s a big commitment, time-wise.
Collectr
December 7, 2020 at 6:46 amHidamari no Ki is only 25 episodes… just sayin’. 😉
Guardian Enzo
December 7, 2020 at 1:59 pmTezuka? Interesting. I was focusing more on series I’ve already seen as time is always scarce, but it’s worth considering.
Say
December 7, 2020 at 4:29 pmI’ll second this. Saiunkoku Monogatari would have ended if it reached a third season that it has never get, unfortunately. Not great at visuals, expecially at the beginning, but nevertheless a classic.
AG
December 11, 2020 at 8:42 amI’d vote for more baseball anime coverage, of course. There are probably tons of series I’ve never heard of, since they don’t get popular in the US.
Guardian Enzo
December 11, 2020 at 8:56 amI think I’ve blogged every baseball anime in the last decade that I actually liked. But there are certainly some older ones that might be a good vault candidate. Maybe even something like OoFuri.
AG
December 19, 2020 at 3:15 amYeah, older series is what I meant. Lots of us enjoying Major 2nd have zero idea about the weight of the some of callbacks, for example, since Major itself isn’t available streaming.