Story x Story #253: Horticulture Soldier, Roguelite Rasta (All You Need Is Kill)
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the anime adaptation of All You Need Is Kill, comparing it to previous versions and exploring its themes and visuals.
This week, Nigel and Tazziii live, die, and repeat once more for a dive deep into All You Need Is Kill (from 25:06), with Comic Creator and WIP Comics Member Lara Callaghan. We compare this new anime adaptation to earlier versions (including Edge of Tomorrow) and explore whether it brings anything new to the table. From there, we dig into the film’s distinctive visuals and its more internal, character-led perspective, looking closely at the arcs, relationships, and themes that come up across its many loops. This week’s storytelling tip is about third-act constriction: how narrowing a protagonist’s options, space, and agency can intensify tension and force decisive character choices. Other stories we’re enjoying include: Zerocalcare (Books), The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Book), Interview with the Vampire (Netflix), Love Through a Prism (Netflix), The Art of Sarah (Netflix), My Demon (Netflix), Cannon Busters (Netflix), Invincible (Amazon Prime), Yumi and the Nightmare Painter (Book), Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Disney+). Connect with Lara online: Website: https://wipcomics.co.uk inQ! London’s Queer Comic Festival: https://inqlondoncomicfair.com Instagram…
More episodes of Story x Story
- Story x Story Rewind: "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" 2026 Campaign Launch Part 1 (Video Games)
- Story x Story #256: Behind the Screens With Leah Dungay (Video Games)
- Story x Story #255: Roundtable Surrounded By Rakes (Video Games)
- Story x Story #254: Behind The Story With Nareice Wint (Video Games)
- Story x Story Special: Anime in the Mainstream Panel (MCM Comic Con)
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Story x Story podcast page.