LunchBox Radio
503 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAnime fans rejoice! The LunchBox Radio podcast is here to fill your earholes with the latest and greatest in anime news, discussion, and reviews. Whether you're a new fan just getting into the genre or an old pro who can recite all of Attack on Titan by heart, there's something for everyone on LunchBox Radio. So grab a seat and a bento box, and let's get started!
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Sring 2024 season what to watch
April 25, 2024 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAre you feeling indecisive about what to watch? Well, I can definitely relate to that! Here's a list of what's been keeping me entertained lately. Maybe it'll give you some inspiration! Link: Bluesky Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
The Apothecary Diaries
April 18, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThe Apothecary Diaries is an absolute Masterpiece in a genera known for them. so lets talk about it. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Solo Leveling
April 04, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBIs Solo Leveling good? No. Is it bad? No. And that's the problem. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
DDelicious in Dungeon
March 28, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBDelicious in Dungeon might seem out of left field for the studio that put out shows like Kill La Kill and Cyberpunk Edgerunners, but it's just something from the studio that also made Little Witch Academia. Links: Bluesky Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Tales of Wedding Rings
March 21, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBI usually don't criticize a show harshly on the podcast just because it's bad, but Tales of Wedding Rings is a different story. This show is terrible in some aspects that are truly remarkable, and taking the time to roast it. Links Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Dragon Ball Z
March 14, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThe news of the passing of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has shaken the anime and manga world to its core, but one of the best ways to honor an artist's legacy is to celebrate it. Links: Rock the Dragon Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
anime abridged
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBAbridged Series are a unique form of art that originated from people's love for a particular show. They are quite different from the shows they pay homage to and have gained significant popularity with at least a dozen such series available on YouTube. It's worth taking a moment to consider how and why so many of them exist, and where they fit within anime fandom. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Live Action Avatar
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBLook, the odds were never great. Links: Instagram Bluesky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Frieren
February 23, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBFrieren is one of a kind so let's talk about it. Links Bluesky Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Shangri La Frontier
February 16, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHave you ever heard of Shangri La Frontier? Some people might call it trashy, but you know what? That's exactly what makes it kind of good. It's like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Links: Bluesky Instagram Fujoshi Sensei A.I --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Ikebukuro
February 09, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIkebukuro was Probably my favorite area of Tokyo, and not just because it has two anime set specifically in that area. this is as good a reason as ever to talk about my trip a little. Links: Bluesky Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Monsters
February 02, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIt's always interesting to see a creator's previous work. So, let's talk about monsters. Links: Threads Instagram A.I. Assistant --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Pokémon Concierge
January 26, 2024 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBPokémon Concierge is a show about people's relationship to the jobs, so let's talk about it. Links: Instagram Threads --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Anime News For 01-24-24
January 24, 2024 11:30 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBSorry about the break, humans. Alex had to go look at a life-sized Godzilla head in a bad part of town. In any case, Links to the stories highlighted this week are below. See Ya, Ai Links: Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-18/monogatari-series-off-season-monster-season-novels-get-anime/.206608 Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-15/synecdoche-plus-sized-elf-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-year/.206479 Story 03 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/20...
Anime news for 12-25-23
December 27, 2023 11:30 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBHey Humans, Listen, Alex Has been REAL stressed For the past week since he's got a plan today and, of course, everything that can demand his time did, and he just forgot to produce the episode last week. Hopefully, this vacation lets him get himself right for the first time in a long time. links below Links: Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-18/aja-anime-industry-grew-by-6.8-percent-in-2022/.205649 Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/playstatio...
Yu Yu Hskusho Live Action
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBYu Yu Hakusho is a formative show for many otaku and is considered to be the best example of a tournament arc in anime. Its emotional connections are what endear the viewer to its colorful cast of delinquents and street punks, and that's where its live-action counterpart can't keep up. Links Threads Instagram Fujoshi AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
The Boy and The Heron
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThe Boy and The Heron is Myazki's 12 film, and at the age of 82, he's clearly a master of his craft, but this isn't entirely the jewel that people usually expect from the director of Princess Mononoke (my Favorite Film) or the Oscar-winning Spirited Away. Links: Threads Instagram Fujishi sensei AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Anime News for 12-13-23
December 13, 2023 11:30 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBHey, Humans, thanks for Listening this week. Links to the stories and Alex's essay are below, as always. See Ya, Ai Links Essay Story 01 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/the-boy-and-the-heron-suzume-the-super-mario-bros-movie-receive-golden-globes-nominations/.205385 Story 02 https://comicbook.com/anime/news/rising-impact-golf-anime-nakaba-suzuki-seven-deadly-sins/ Story 03 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-10/hideo-kojima-connecting-worlds-documentary...
Godzilla Minus One
December 08, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBGodzilla Minus One is A master class in how to make a Fantastic Monster movie that says something. Let's talk about it. Also, sorry, the back half of the show was lost, and I wanted to realize something on time. There's still plenty of meat on the bone here, so I don't think you'll be disappointed. Links: Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sense A.I. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Anime New For 12-06-23
December 06, 2023 11:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWhat's up, Humans? I hope you liked the show, and good luck if you are trying to get Anime NYC tickets. Alex had to buy three, one for each day. The three-day pass in his cart was no longer available by the time he hit check out. Go figure. Anyway, Links to all the stories are below. See Ya, Ai Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-04/american-animation-studio-skybound-entertainment-launches-skybound-japan/.205053 Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-...
Gundam 00
December 01, 2023 00:30 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBGundam 00 is an important entry in the Gundam universe because it talks about the consequences of Piolet's actions on a personal level and never lets up. Links: Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sensei --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Anime New For 11-29-23
November 29, 2023 11:30 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBHey Humans, I Hope you liked the show this week. Alex is doing their best; he's been sick. That's what happens when you put your 30-something body in a big room with Thousands of other anime fans. It's not COVID-19. Or, it is, and he rules. Anyway, the Links are below. See Ya, Ai Story 01 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-27/variety-tasha-huo-to-work-on-live-action-naruto-script/.204846 Story02 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-27/yukinobu-tatsu-dandadan-mang...
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAnyone listening to this Probably Knows what Scott Pilgrim is. Most have seen the 2010 Film By Edger Write. So, it's a breath of fresh air to see an alternate take on the story that treats its female lead as both a prize to be won and an innocent party to the emotional wreckage she leaves in her wake. Links: Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sensei A.I. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Anime News For 11-22-23
November 22, 2023 11:30 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBHey humans, how about that new panty and stocking show, hu? It was enjoyable for alex to write some of the news himself. The story links are below. See ya, Ai Links: Story 2: https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-piece-anime-nfl-rams/ Story 3: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-17/sushio-mai-yoneyama-return-to-work-on-new-panty-and-stocking-with-garterbelt-anime-project/.204565 Story 4: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-21/metallic-rouge-anime-streams...
Final con report
November 20, 2023 02:29 - 53 minutes - 25.5 MBThe report of my thoughts on the second and the third day of ANIME NYC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
ANIME NYC FIRST DAY
November 18, 2023 10:46 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBthoughts on the first day of Anime NYC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Pluto
November 17, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBPluto Like Attack On Titan is about the endless Cycle of Hatred. But it approaches the subject matter from a very different point of view. Links Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sensei A.I. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Anime News 11-15-23
November 15, 2023 11:01 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBHi there, humans. I hope you like the show this week. Watch for Alex If you are attending Anime NYC this weekend! All of the stories from the episode are linked below. See Ya, Ai Links, Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-10/netflix-unveils-english-subtitled-trailer-for-live-action-yu-yu-hakusho-series/.204333 Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/crunchyroll-ends-digital-manga-app-on-mobile-web-on-december-11/.204339 Story 03 https://www.anime...
Attack On Titan the Finale
November 10, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWhether you've watched it at first or not, Attack On Titan has become one of the biggest anime franchises in the world. It is one of the biggest anime franchises in the world. Since its debut in 2013, it has gone from a Mystery horror action show to a meditation on violence across generations and war, so now that it's over, let's take one last look at it. Links Instagram Threads --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
LBWN - 11-08-23
November 08, 2023 11:30 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBHey, Humans, I hope you got something out of the show today. Links are below. See you next week. Ai Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-06/ghibli-composer-joe-hisaishi-inducted-into-order-of-the-rising-sun/.204122 Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-05/kadokawa-aims-to-establish-more-wholly-owned-anime-studios/.204114 Story 03 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-05/disney-to-acquire-comcast-remaining-stake-in-hulu-for-usd8.6-billion/.204...
Knights Of The Zodiac
November 02, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBKnights Of The Zodiac is an odd choice for a live-action film, especially when you consider that it would never be as popular in America as it was in Japan. So why did we get one? In 2023 No less? weird Links Threads Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
The News for the first Week of September
November 01, 2023 10:30 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBHI, again Humans! Who's ready for the soul-crushing experience that is the "Holiday Season." I know Alex is Just trying to make it to his seat on his flight to Japan. He'll figure out the rest after he gets back from that trip. On a less emotionally taxing note, the links to the stories you heard this week are below. Enjoy! see Ya, Ai Links Story 01 https://otakuusamagazine.com/get-a-closer-look-at-ghibli-parks-mononoke-village-in-videos/ Story 02 https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/an...
Demon Slayer
October 26, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBDemon Slayer had so much promise when it started. Now it's just part of the pack. let's talk about why. Links: Threads Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
LBNW for the final week of October 2023
October 25, 2023 10:30 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBHey, Humans hope you're having a good spooky season. links to all the stories are as always Below. See Ya, Ai Story 01 https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/24/23929990/amazon-prime-video-crunchyroll-channel-now-available Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-23/burn-the-witch-no.0.8-anime-new-video-reveals-december-29-global-debut-more-staff-and-cast-nil-/.203719 Story 03 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-23/good-smile-offers-sesame-ball-as-a-plastic-mode...
what I'm watching this season
October 19, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBLooking for recommendations on what to watch this anime season? Here are my top picks to help you decide. Links: Instagram threads --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
LBNW for the 3RD week of October 2023
October 18, 2023 10:30 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBAnd we're back, humans! Thanks for listening to the show. We hope you enjoyed it. You can find the links to all the stories below. Have a great day, and see you next week. See Ya, Ai Links: Story 01 https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/12/23914967/dragon-ball-daima-trailer-anime-series Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/netflix-premieres-live-action-yu-yu-hakusho-series-on-december-14/.203321 Story 03 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/makoto-shinkai...
The Creator
October 12, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThe Creator is a story about the unknown and how it affects people. Let's discuss it. Links: Threads Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
LBWN for the 1st week of october 2023
October 11, 2023 10:30 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBHey Humans, Congrats to all of my listeners who cosplay I know spooky season is like your Super Bowl. How bout that Crunchyroll settlement? WILD! go get your money! links below as always. See Ya, Ai Links: Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-10-07/adult-swim-jason-demarco-we-wont-be-making-any-more-flcl/.203223 Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/crunchyroll-settles-in-class-action-suit-regarding-user-information-privacy/.203230 Story 03...
Takt Opt Destiny
October 05, 2023 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBTakt Op. Destiny is a flawed show that serves as a glorified but beautily produced ad for a mobile game, but falls short in delivering its story. Links: https://www.threads.net/@alexholtcohan https://www.instagram.com/lunchboxradio_podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
LWN For the first week of October 2023
October 04, 2023 10:30 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBHey everybody, I hope you liked the show this week! Links to all stories are below as always. See ya, Ai Story 01: https://otakuusamagazine.com/judge-blocks-texas-book-rating-law-that-was-challenged-by-comic-book-legal-defense-fund/ Story 02: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-01/pilotable-patlabor-robot-mecha-teased-for-next-summer/.203030 Story 03: https://otakuusamagazine.com/hunter-x-hunter-manga-return-teased/ Story 04: https://access.mymind.com/everything#00000000O...
Jobless Reincarnation season 2 part 1
September 28, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBJobless Reincarnation is unapologetic about its content. However, this is not because the story is certain that it's moral. It's because the story follows the journey of a person trying to find his way forward after being left behind for years. This aspect of the story makes it worth discussing, despite its flaws. Links https://www.threads.net/@alexholtcohan https://www.instagram.com/lunchboxradio_podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxrad...
LBWN for the final week of September 2023
September 27, 2023 16:14 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBYay! We made it to Spooky season! I may be a fake construct created to deliver the news, but even I can love a cosplay forward-dominated Month. Links below as usual> Links: Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-09-21/nippon-tv-to-acquire-studio-ghibli-as-subsidiary/.202613 Story 02 https://comicbook.com/anime/news/crunchyroll-right-stuf-store-close/ Story 03 https://comicbook.com/anime/news/jojos-bizarre-adventure-stone-ocean-new-makeup-line/ Story 04 https://www.cbr.com/ta...
Gene of Ai
September 21, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBGene of Ai is interesting because it asks questions about a future that feels close to being real instead of what might be. Links Threads Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
LunchBox Weekly News 3RD week of September 2023
September 20, 2023 10:30 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBHe did it again, folks! Alex seems to be really having his act together this mybe hess not just a weirdo after all. in any case below are the links your probably here for see Ya next week, Ai Links: Story 01 https://comicbook.com/anime/news/yu-yu-hakusho-manga-read-online-shonen-jump/ Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-09-18/weekly-shonen-champion-gets-new-champion-buzz-digital-supplement/.202482 Story 03 https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/9/18/oddtaxi-odo...
The Sacred Blacksmith
September 14, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThe Sacred Blacksmith is a type of anime from the bubble era of the early 2000s. Links: Treads instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Lunchbox weekly news Is Back
September 13, 2023 10:30 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBHey there Humans, We are now able to resume our activities as Alex has finally stopped procrastinating. Links to all stories Below. Links: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-09-10/blue-exorcist-shimane-illuminati-saga-anime-reveals-promo-video-visual-january-2024-debut/.202170 https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/9/8/studio-ghibli-pr-head-says-the-boy-and-the-heron-will-not-be-hayao-miyazakis-final-film https://myanimelist.net/news/69790425 https://www.animenewsnetwork....
live action one piece
September 07, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThe Live-Action One Piece is an exception to the rule when it comes to live-action anime adaptations, having learned from the mistakes of the attempts that came before. That's why it's worth talking about. Link: threads Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Bomb Rush cyberpunk
August 31, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBomb Rush Cyberfunk is the spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio, the 2000 cult classic game that has greatly influenced anime. Links: Instagram Threads --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
My Happy Marriage
August 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBMy Happy Marriage is a predictable story, but the characters' emotions are well portrayed, making it an incredible watch, similar to June Taisen from last week's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message
Juni Taisen
August 17, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBJuni Taisen is a battle royale anime that follows the footsteps of Fate/Stay Night. Although it may not match the same level of quality, it adds a unique production value that is worth watching for any anime fan. Links Threads --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchboxradio/message