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 03 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-14/anime-of-eiichiro-oda-monsters-manga-unveils-cast-january-22-debut-in-trailer/.206461 Story 04 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-19/the-apothecary-diaries-franchise-adds-7-million-in-circulation-since-anime-premiered/.206664 Story 05 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-23/oshi-no-ko-manga-gets-live-action-film-tv-show-on-amazon-prime-globally/.206803 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

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 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/playstation-5-sells-over-50-million-units/.205804 Story 03 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-12-22/oshi-no-ko-fitness-youtuber-pieyon-gets-real-life-youtube-series/.205714 Story 04 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-23/ya-boy-kongming-manga-gets-stage-play-in-may-2024/.205846 Story 05 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/frieren-beyond-journey-end-anime-reveals-new-video-11-more-cast-members-for-first-class-mage-exam-/.205839 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

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 03 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-10/hideo-kojima-connecting-worlds-documentary-debuts-on-disney-worldwide-in-spring-2024/.205310 Story 04 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-10/godzilla-minus-one-becomes-highest-earning-japanese-live-action-film-in-n-america/.205308 Story 05 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-12-10/universal-studios-japan-cool-japan-gets-1st-collab-with-my-hero-academia/.205199 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message

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