Like My Anime
A monthly podcast dedicated to helping you find more of the anime, manga, and other Japanese media you’ll love
Like My Anime
Latest Episodes
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...
The Most Wholesome 'Fan Service' Anime: My Dress-Up Darling
We dig into why My Dress-Up Darling is more than a spicy high school rom-com and why dropping it after the first three episodes misses the real point. We talk craft, cosplay culture, gender expression, and why the series works surprisingly well...
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Explore Japanese media, language, and culture every month on the Like My Anime podcast!Music: SUMMER TRIANGLE by Sharou
Why Adults Learn Languages Faster Than Kids
We unpack why L1 and L2 learning differ, where adult learners can excel, and how to use child‑like methods without buying the myth of effortlessness. Along the way we revisit the critical period, language intuition, and practical tools like nur...
How to Build a Daily Japanese Study Habit (Without Burnout)
We connect New Year momentum, Ekiden grit, and Murakami’s running log to practical Japanese study that survives real life. Flexible systems, tiny daily wins, and the power of noticing replace vague goals and pressure to “master” everything....
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