Are you feeling indecisive about what to watch? Well, I can definitely relate to that! Here's a list of what's been keeping me entertained lately. Maybe it'll give you some inspiration! Link: Bluesky Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

The Apothecary Diaries is an absolute Masterpiece in a genera known for them. so lets talk about it. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

After watching My Hero Academia from the start, I wanted to discuss its evolution over time. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Is Solo Leveling good? No. Is it bad? No. And that's the problem. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Delicious in Dungeon might seem out of left field for the studio that put out shows like Kill La Kill and Cyberpunk Edgerunners, but it's just something from the studio that also made Little Witch Academia. Links: Bluesky Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

I usually don't criticize a show harshly on the podcast just because it's bad, but Tales of Wedding Rings is a different story. This show is terrible in some aspects that are truly remarkable, and taking the time to roast it. Links Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

The news of the passing of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has shaken the anime and manga world to its core, but one of the best ways to honor an artist's legacy is to celebrate it. Links: Rock the Dragon Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Abridged Series are a unique form of art that originated from people's love for a particular show. They are quite different from the shows they pay homage to and have gained significant popularity with at least a dozen such series available on YouTube. It's worth taking a moment to consider how and why so many of them exist, and where they fit within anime fandom. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Look, the odds were never great. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Frieren is one of a kind so let's talk about it. Links Bluesky Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Have you ever heard of Shangri La Frontier? Some people might call it trashy, but you know what? That's exactly what makes it kind of good. It's like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Links: Bluesky Instagram Fujoshi Sensei A.I --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Ikebukuro was Probably my favorite area of Tokyo, and not just because it has two anime set specifically in that area. this is as good a reason as ever to talk about my trip a little. Links: Bluesky Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

It's always interesting to see a creator's previous work. So, let's talk about monsters. Links: Threads Instagram A.I. Assistant --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Pokémon Concierge is a show about people's relationship to the jobs, so let's talk about it. Links: Instagram Threads --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Sorry about the break, humans. Alex had to go look at a life-sized Godzilla head in a bad part of town. In any case, Links to the stories highlighted this week are below. See Ya, Ai Links: Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-18/monogatari-series-off-season-monster-season-novels-get-anime/.206608 Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-15/synecdoche-plus-sized-elf-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-year/.206479 Story...

Hey Humans, Listen, Alex Has been REAL stressed For the past week since he's got a plan today and, of course, everything that can demand his time did, and he just forgot to produce the episode last week. Hopefully, this vacation lets him get himself right for the first time in a long time. links below Links: Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-18/aja-anime-industry-grew-by-6.8-percent-in-2022/.205649 Story...

Yu Yu Hakusho is a formative show for many otaku and is considered to be the best example of a tournament arc in anime. Its emotional connections are what endear the viewer to its colorful cast of delinquents and street punks, and that's where its live-action counterpart can't keep up. Links Threads Instagram Fujoshi AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

The Boy and The Heron is Myazki's 12 film, and at the age of 82, he's clearly a master of his craft, but this isn't entirely the jewel that people usually expect from the director of Princess Mononoke (my Favorite Film) or the Oscar-winning Spirited Away. Links: Threads Instagram Fujishi sensei AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Hey, Humans, thanks for Listening this week. Links to the stories and Alex's essay are below, as always. See Ya, Ai Links Essay Story 01 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/the-boy-and-the-heron-suzume-the-super-mario-bros-movie-receive-golden-globes-nominations/.205385 Story 02 https://comicbook.com/anime/news/rising-impact-golf-anime-nakaba-suzuki-seven-deadly-sins/ Story...

Godzilla Minus One is A master class in how to make a Fantastic Monster movie that says something. Let's talk about it. Also, sorry, the back half of the show was lost, and I wanted to realize something on time. There's still plenty of meat on the bone here, so I don't think you'll be disappointed. Links: Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sense A.I. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

What's up, Humans? I hope you liked the show, and good luck if you are trying to get Anime NYC tickets. Alex had to buy three, one for each day. The three-day pass in his cart was no longer available by the time he hit check out. Go figure. Anyway, Links to all the stories are below. See Ya, Ai Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-04/american-animation-studio-skybound-entertainment-launches-skybound-japan/.205053 Story...

Gundam 00 is an important entry in the Gundam universe because it talks about the consequences of Piolet's actions on a personal level and never lets up. Links: Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sensei --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

Hey Humans, I Hope you liked the show this week. Alex is doing their best; he's been sick. That's what happens when you put your 30-something body in a big room with Thousands of other anime fans. It's not COVID-19. Or, it is, and he rules. Anyway, the Links are below. See Ya, Ai Story...

Anyone listening to this Probably Knows what Scott Pilgrim is. Most have seen the 2010 Film By Edger Write. So, it's a breath of fresh air to see an alternate take on the story that treats its female lead as both a prize to be won and an innocent party to the emotional wreckage she leaves in her wake. Links: Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sensei A.I. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message