GITM 90: The 4:3 Aspect Ratio & Anime | An Analysis

Get In The Mecha

As you probably already know, I like Aspect Ratios a lot. In this week's episode I want to hone in specifically on the 4:3 aspect ratio and talk about what it does for framing, space and more in the context of anime. This week I'm talking about how 4:3 has accumulated more value over time, how it creates a sense of intimacy or confinement and loads more!

Next episode is the start of the first ever GITM Minisode series! I know it isn't ideal but please look forward to these bitesized discussions about some of my favourite animators / directors in the anime sphere for a few weeks.

My article on 4:3: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/

Just Call It Love by Mafumafu: https://youtu.be/bMwLJHWP1UE

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MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION

Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch

Difference by chasersgaming

Mandatory Overtime by Joth

“Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)