Like My Anime

A podcast dedicated to helping you find more of the anime, manga, and other Japanese media you’ll love

Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes

Like My Anime

Latest Episodes

It's Getting Harder to Live in Japan

This time, we unpack why life in Japan feels harder right now for both citizens and foreign residents alike. The episode connects Japan's weak currency, a record-breaking tourism boom, and a sweeping tightening of visa and permanent residency r...

August 26, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 13 • 16:50

Summer is Scary in Japan

Episode Overview We explore Japan's summer horror tradition — rooted in the Obon festival and kaidan ghost stories — through five recommendations spanning film, Netflix TV, legal drama, and anime.Key Discussion Points

August 17, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 12 • 7:07

A Manga That Finally Felt Like Me | Spacewalking With You

Episode Overview A personal, spoiler-light review of the manga Spacewalking with You by Inuhiko Doronoda — a slice-of-life story about a "lazy" high schooler, Kobayashi, whose friendship with an unusual transfer student, Uno...

July 30, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 11 • 9:40

Starting a Japanese Literature Channel: BookTube Newbie Tag

This month's episode is a sort of announcement, I'm gonna be taking a break from the podcast for a bit to focus on YouTube. If all the same content as video essays and booktube videos sounds interesting to you then I'd love for you to subscribe...

May 28, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 10 • 9:50

The Solitary Gourmet: A Hit Japanese Drama No One Talks About (in English)

We try to explain why The Solitary Gourmet, a plotless Japanese food drama about a man eating alone, became a massive hit across East Asia. We also dig into why it’s one of the best resources for real Japanese listening practice and what “heali...

April 22, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 9 • 14:24