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.
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 5
- Years Active
- 2025
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…
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 Pass…
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 acc…
Why You Keep Quitting Japanese (And How to Fix It)
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…
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 tr…