Sayo Yamamoto’s catalog might still be small, but it is impossible to ignore her impact on anime. Focused on realism akin to fellow director, and sometimes collaborator, Shinichiro Watanabe, Yamamoto’s works touch upon multiculturalism, strong female protagonists, and often bold sexuality. Join hosts Neil and JPod as they discuss Sayo Yamamoto’s three fantastic anime series (Michiko to Hatchin, Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, and Yuri!!! on Ice), along with a slew of brilliant anime openings and endings.
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