Like My Anime
Like My Anime is a podcast about language learning, media analysis, and Japanese pop culture. Every month, we dive into how anime and media can actually help you learn Japanese (and where they fall short), with study tips, language myths, and deep dives into different shows and series.
Like My Anime
Why These Winter 2025 Anime Are Perfect for Studying!
📝 Key Topics:
The Anime Study Trap
- The difference between exposure vs. acquisition
- Why “just hearing Japanese” isn’t enough
- Paul Nation & vocabulary learning 101
My Learning Pivot: From Passive to Purposeful
- How burnout forced me to rethink my study habits
- Using cognitive load theory to make anime more effective for learning
- Building curiosity over guilt when watching native content
Feature Reviews: Best Shows for Learners
- Medalist (N3) – Emotional repetition & motivational Japanese
- Ameku M.D. (N2-N1) – Keigo, code-switching, and business Japanese
- Blue Box (N3) – Everyday speech & emotional narration
- Sorairo Utility (N4) – Slice-of-life goldmine for beginners & passive listening
- Honey Lemon Soda (N3) – High school slang, tone shifts, and emotional awareness
Lightning Round: Other Notable Picks
- Beheneko (N3) – Casual fantasy banter & ending particles
- Red Ranger in Another World (N3) – Assertive speech patterns
- I Have a Crush at Work (N3) – Polite refusals & office small talk
- I’m Marrying Someone I Hate (N3) – Sarcastic retorts & indirect confrontation
- Sakamoto Days (N3) – Reaction speed & shadowing practice
- Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl (N2+) – Regional dialect immersion
- Brave Bang Bravern (N3) – Imperative forms & rallying cries
Honorable Mentions:
- Apothecary Diaries S2 – Formal speech & sneaky vocabulary
- Dragon Ball Daima – Beginner-friendly with classic shonen repetition
- 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Love You – Speech pattern variety pack
🏆 My Personal MVPs:
- Medalist – For its emotional clarity & usable Japanese
- Sorairo Utility – For chill, low-pressure passive learning
💬 Listener Challenge:
What anime helped your Japanese this season?
Drop a comment, DM me, or share your favorites in the Like My Anime community on Patreon! I’d love to feature your picks in a future episode.
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