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Like My Anime
A podcast dedicated to helping you find more of the anime, manga, and other Japanese media you’ll love
Episodes
15 episodes
We Need to Talk About RuriDragon and Half is More
This time we take a look at two manga about racism and finding where you belong with RuriDragon and Half is More RuriDragon ルリドラゴンGenre: Slice of life, coming of age, fantasyAuthor: Masaoki ShindoTranslat...
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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...
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
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...
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...
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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...
Podcast Trailer
Explore Japanese media, language, and culture every month on the Like My Anime podcast!Music: SUMMER TRIANGLE by Sharou
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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...
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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....
Can “Lowbrow” Anime Actually Help You Learn Japanese?
Are Kids’ Shows the Secret to Learning Japanese?In this off-the-cuff episode, Tom explores why language learners often overlook the power of “lowbrow” media like anime, kids’ shows, and mass-produced manga—and why that’s a mistake...
Why These Winter 2025 Anime Are Perfect for Studying!
📝 Key Topics:The Anime Study TrapThe difference between exposure vs. acquisitionWhy “just hearing Japanese” isn’t enoughPaul Nation & vocabulary learning 101My Learning Pivot: From Passive t...
Is Pitch Accent Really That Important in Japanese?
Today’s topic? One of the most hotly debated issues in Japanese learning communities: pitch accent.Spoiler: Pitch accent is way overhyped.In this episode, I’ll break down:What pitch accent is (and isn’t...
You’re Not Bad at Languages—You Were Just Taught Wrong
You probably spent years in school memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and passing grammar tests. So why can't you actually speak the language?In this episode, I break down why traditional language education fails so many ...
The Real Reason You Can’t Stick With Japanese
You start learning Japanese, you’re pumped up, you make a study schedule… and two months later, your textbook is collecting dust, Anki notifications are haunting your dreams, and you’re wondering why you’re still stuck at “This is a pen.”