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Episode Title: Anime NYC 2025: Cosplay, Press Access, and the Heart of Fandom

Episode Summary:

Alex takes you inside Anime NYC 2025 with a full press recap—cosplay highlights…

This week on Bento Radio, we dive into Genshiken—the cult-favorite anime that pulls back the curtain on otaku life. From shy newcomers like Sasahara to die-hard veterans like Madarame, Genshiken isn’…

In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex explores Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist, the outrageous ecchi comedy that hides a sharp commentary on censorship, free e…

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Bento Radio, Alex tackles one of the most divisive and emotionally complex anime of the last decade—Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.

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In this episode of Lunchbox Radio, Alex takes a deep dive into My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, the under-the-radar prequel that explores the grittier, street-level side of hero society. Set years befor…

This week on Lunchbox Radio, Alex dives deep into Lazarus, the new cyberpunk anime from Shinichirō Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy). Streaming on HBO Max and dripping with dystopian aesthetics, L…

Hey anime fans! Welcome back to Lunchbox Radio, hosted by Alex! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Gundam gquuuux, a 2025 anime that’s flown under the radar—mostly because it’s streaming…

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman—a new fantasy anime streaming on Amazon Prime. It’s not your average isekai, but it does play with familiar tr…

This week, we're diving headfirst into the absolute visual feast that is Redline! This 2009 anime film, directed by Takeshi Koike, isn't just a movie; it's an experience. Imagine hyper-stylized, high…

Hey everyone, it's Alex here and welcome to another episode of Bento Radio! Thanks for listening.

In this episode, we dive into the fantasy action anime, Inuyasha. Set across two time periods—modern-d…

In this episode of Bento Radio, we unpack the wild, time-traveling world of Tokyo Revengers—a series that’s more than just gang fights and high-stakes drama. We follow Takemichi Hanagaki as he’s thru…

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Welcome back, anime fans and cinephiles! In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex explores the notorious 2009 live-action adaptation, Dragon Ball Evolution. The episode opens with a reminder to catch up …

Welcome back, Speed Racer fans and anime lovers! In today’s episode of Bento Radio hosted by Alex, we dive into the vibrant and unconventional world of the 2008 film "Speed Racer" directed by the Wac…

In this episode, we dive deep into the 2017 live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell, a film that sparked intense debate and widespread controversy from the moment it was announced. We explore ho…

Welcome to the first episode of Movie May! Today, we’re diving deep into the decades-long journey that brought Alita: Battle Angel to the big screen. Whether you’re an anime fan, a James Cameron devo…

Hey there, anime fans! This week on Bento Radio, I’m Alex bringing you an epic rundown of Air Gear with all the insight, sass, and deep-dive analysis you expect from your favorite anime podcast. Whet…