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The First Three

The First Three

Written by: Michael Lee
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This podcast follows anime's "Golden Rule" providing reviews and recommendations of anime based on a show's first three episodes. There will also be episodes that focus on one series in its entirety, as well as episodes that focus on video games, just to mix it up a bit.


Hosted by: Michael Lee


This podcast is part of a bigger project to build and support a network of freelance anime & video game writers. If you are interested in supporting that effort, please see The First Three's Patreon.

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Episodes
  • Oshi no Ko & the Idol Nightmare

    Oshi no Ko & the Idol Nightmare
    Jul 4 2023

    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-kun

    designed by Moura (https://twitter.com/Moura__Art)


    Background Art - Kolme's room

    designed by Tsugawa Yuiko (https://twitter.com/natokin_0104)

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    46 mins
  • Anime, Pride, and LGBTQ+ Representation

    Anime, Pride, and LGBTQ+ Representation
    Jun 26 2023

    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-kun

    designed by Moura (https://twitter.com/Moura__Art)


    Background Art - Kolme's room

    designed by Tsugawa Yuiko (https://twitter.com/natokin_0104)

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • A Family Affair

    A Family Affair
    Jun 9 2023

    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/6TBlgMOQodxA0f4xb99CZc

    ED - Lullaby: https://open.spotify.com/track/4d7yL696enC0Izoted33QT

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    1 hr and 41 mins
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