Podcasts about Akira

Can you believe this is the first Spike Lee movie we've covered on the podcast? Lee is a director who's always had something to say about music, not always complimentary, and his Akira Kurosawa remake Highest 2 Lowest copped some flack for its take on modern hip-hop. It's the story of a legendary record label boss, played by Lee's recurrent collaborator Denzel Washington, who springs into action when his colleague's son is kidnapped.On this week's show, Simon reteams with Graham to talk about this complex, uneven but rewarding film, comparing its narrative priorities to Kurosawa's High and Low and exploring where it sits in Lee's canon. We also discuss its multiple musician cameos, including the weirdly negligible Ice Spice appearance and meatier roles for Princess Nokia and ASAP Rocky. You should listen to it as soon as possible.For the price of an extremely small ransom, you can get a bonus episode of this show - we've just dropped one on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey - as well as other goodies like the end-of-month round-up podcast Last Night..., weekly written articles on The Twilight Zone and Doctor Who, and Graham's other podcast The Arts Hole. For more on that, come back for our next episode in two weeks' time, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bsky and Facebook.

durée : 01:01:41 - Le grand podcast de voyage - Akira Mizubayashi est un écrivain et traducteur japonais. Il raconte écrire depuis son bureau à Tokyo, que ce soit en langue française ou japonaise. En 2025, il a reçu le Grand Prix de la francophonie de l'Académie. Il y évoque son cheminement dans l'écriture et l'élaboration d'une œuvre littéraire. - équipe : Christine Bernard, Alexandra Malka, Corinne Amar Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Famous Mathematician feuds, Delta Flight 591, Lazarus, Akira, Computer History, Zoom, Clones, LiteLLM, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-607

Famous Mathematician feuds, Delta Flight 591, Lazarus, Akira, Computer History, Zoom, Clones, LiteLLM, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-607

Famous Mathematician feuds, Delta Flight 591, Lazarus, Akira, Computer History, Zoom, Clones, LiteLLM, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-607

Today’s headline news for Canadian IT solution providers: [Blumira]: The company on Tuesday launched Hearth, a vendor-agnostic AI command center that Blumira says can intelligently reason across security tools and services an organization already uses. The platform is available in the Pax8 Marketplace, giving MSPs a unified interface to monitor and respond across multi-vendor environments. Read the announcement on Business Wire [Vistera]: The Vancouver-based company on Tuesday unveiled a professional services platform powered by Vero, a multi-agent orchestration layer that Vistera says brings legal, HR, and finance expertise to Canadian SMBs in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Every output is reviewed by a senior Canadian-qualified professional before delivery, with outcomes priced at $700 each or through monthly plans. Learn more on Vistera [CrowdStrike]: Justin Bradley, senior alliances manager for MSSP aggregators at CrowdStrike, warned attendees at XChange August this week that the group behind Akira ransomware — referred to as Punk Spider — has increased attacks by 134 percent over the past year, specifically targeting SMBs through MSPs. The group buys VPN credentials on the dark web, uses MFA fatigue to gain access, and dumps Entra IDs before deploying ransomware. Read more on CRN [ConnectSecure]: The company on Tuesday added M365 Auto Remediation, AI-powered training assessments, and Patch 360 to its MSP platform, allowing providers to automatically remediate supported Microsoft 365 security findings across multiple tenants. Read more on Channel Dive [GTIA]: The Global Technology Industry Association warned at ChannelCon last week that customers are deploying AI faster than MSPs can deliver security and governance, and announced a new Managed Intelligence Alliance to develop standards and accreditations for AI services. Read more on Channel Dive [NetRise]: The company on August 3 launched its Discovery Partner Program to expand software supply chain security through MSSPs, VARs, and distributors. Read the announcement on PR Newswire [Verizon]: Channel chief and vice president of indirect partner sales Mark Tina is leaving the telecommunications company after 23 years to become vice president of national partner sales and distribution at health insurer Humana. Read more on Channel Dive Read Full Transcript Welcome to The Buzz from ChannelBuzz.ca, I’m Robert Dutt, today is Thursday, August 13, and here’s what’s happening in the channel today. Blumira on Tuesday launched Hearth, a vendor-agnostic AI command center that the company says can intelligently reason across security tools and services an organization already uses. According to Blumira, the platform is designed to unify visibility and response across the workspace without requiring a rip-and-replace approach, giving lean IT teams a single interface to monitor disparate tools. Hearth is available in the Pax8 Marketplace, positioning it for MSPs that provision through that platform. Blumira is pitching the offering as a way to reduce tool sprawl and alert fatigue for teams that lack enterprise-scale resources. A unified reasoning layer across multi-vendor stacks could cut down on the context-switching that slows incident response for Canadian MSPs, though the value will depend on integration depth and the accuracy of the AI-driven reasoning. Vistera on Tuesday unveiled a Canadian-built professional services platform powered by Vero, a multi-agent orchestration layer that the company says brings legal, HR, and finance expertise to small and medium-sized businesses at a predictable cost. The Vancouver-based company is targeting Canadian SMBs in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario with outcomes priced at $700 each or through monthly plans, a fraction of the typical hourly rates at large firms. According to Vistera, every output is reviewed and signed off by a senior Canadian-qualified professional before it reaches the client, with credential verification and regulatory standing checks built into the workflow. The platform handles intake, research, and preparation through AI agents while preserving human oversight for final judgment. Canadian MSPs should watch how this model lands, as it could create new partnership opportunities around SMB advisory services or introduce competitive pressure in the professional services space. CrowdStrike this week warned attendees at XChange August that prolific ransomware groups are specifically targeting MSPs and their SMB customers. According to Justin Bradley, senior alliances manager for MSSP aggregators at CrowdStrike, the group behind Akira ransomware — referred to as Punk Spider — has increased its attacks by 134 percent over the past year with an emphasis on SMBs. Bradley said the group’s typical strategy involves buying VPN credentials on the dark web, then using MFA fatigue to gain initial access, escalating privileges, and dumping Entra IDs before deploying ransomware. He also noted that CrowdStrike is tracking two break-off groups from Scattered Spider, dubbed Cordial Spider and Snarky Spider, which have been known to impersonate MSPs to trick customers into launching remote access tools. The intelligence underscores the urgency for Canadian MSPs to harden identity controls and monitor for MFA abuse, particularly as credential theft continues to fetch thousands of dollars on dark web markets. In Brief – ConnectSecure says its new M365 Auto Remediation tool lets MSPs approve and automatically apply fixes across multiple customers for supported Microsoft 365 security findings. The Global Technology Industry Association warns at ChannelCon that customers are deploying AI faster than MSPs can secure it, and says it is launching a Managed Intelligence Alliance to set standards for AI services. NetRise says its new Discovery Partner Program will expand software supply chain security through MSSPs, VARs, and distributors. Verizon confirms channel chief Mark Tina is leaving after 23 years to become vice president of national partner sales and distribution at Humana. Full details and links in the show notes or the blog post. That’s how we’re seeing the headlines today. I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, thanks for listening. Have a great day.

We got your Patch Tuesday notes. Attackers target Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability following PoC release. Cyberattack on CEVA Logistics causes ongoing supply chain disruptions. Wesco confirms data breach following extortion claims. Akira ransomware bypasses EDR in Safe Mode. California announces AI cybersecurity fund. N2K's Lead Analyst Ethan Cook shares about cyber weapons for space. Dave Bittner sits down with Michael Leland, VP and Field CTO at Island, at Black Hat USA to discuss the growing risks of the AI supply chain. And fasten your seatbelts and ignore the fake Wi-Fi. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today's Industry Voices, Dave Bittner sits down with Michael Leland, VP and Field CTO at Island, at Black Hat USA to discuss the growing risks of the AI supply chain, including AgentBaiting, where fake AI Skills and MCP servers were used to deliver malware, and hidden instructions that can influence AI agents. If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to check out the full interview here. Selected Reading Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, August 2026 Security Update Review (Qualys) Shattering the Dream - When a Job Offer Becomes a Zero-Day Attack (Check Point Research) Patch Tuesday August 2026: A zero-day WinSock driver hole under exploit, and a maximum severity SAP vulnerability CSO Online ICS Patch Tuesday: Vulnerabilities Fixed by Siemens, Schneider, Phoenix Contact (SecurityWeek) Hackers leverage new Microsoft SharePoint exploit in attacks (BleepingComputer) The CEVA Logistics data breach is having major knock-on effects across Europe - here's what we know (TechRadar) Wesco confirms security incident after ExfilSquad claims data theft (BleepingComputer) Akira Hits Safe Mode: Ransomware Rebooting Around EDR (Huntress) California Building ‘AI Cyber Defense Fund' to Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers (Gizmodo) Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity (BREAKING DEFENSE)  DEF CON dingus suspected of trying to take over Delta in-flight Wi-Fi (The Register) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc.

We recently were watching a show, a British show, where the host cheekily complained about making so many custom intros for their show. Wow, that must be a lot of intros that they've done. Let us look up and take count. Two hundred, that must be a lot. If you're some sort of amateur. We beat the pants off of that. Of course we forgive the anglo for thinking they work. Tim has Domu. This is by the author of Akira and was published right after. You can tell because the thrust of things is a psychic old man who murders people in the apartment complex he lives in. This … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 563: Domu-Sama"

In this "Animation Nation" special, Mark and Ian talk about the 1988 anime classic, "Akira". They discuss the artistic talent behind the film, the multiple story lines, and why this is still talked about today. Make sure to check out Ian's Podcast as well:Kicking the Seat: https://www.kickseat.comAND take our poll now for next year's special series "Party Like it's 1999" (entries are anonymous) https://www.specialmarkproductions.com/partylikeits1999.html

Deze week schuiven Jelle en Koos weer aan voor een bomvolle aflevering van Nerd Culture. Op het menu staan nieuwe films, series en een flinke lading opvallend entertainmentnieuws. Van Ted Lasso en X-Men '97 tot Masters of the Universe, The Hunt for Red October en zelfs een duik in de Twilight Saga. Daarnaast praten we je bij over de toekomst van Spider-Man, de nieuwe X-Men-cast, The Legend of Zelda, God of War, Warhammer 40,000 en nog veel meer. Ted Lasso Season 4 Review Het vierde seizoen van Ted Lasso is eindelijk van start gegaan. Jelle heeft de eerste aflevering inmiddels gezien en vertelt of de geliefde Apple TV+-serie na jaren afwezigheid nog altijd dezelfde charme weet te raken. Lukt het de makers om het succes van de eerdere seizoenen voort te zetten, of voelt deze terugkeer vooral als een onnodige verlenging? Uiteraard bespreken we de aflevering zonder grote spoilers, zodat ook kijkers die nog moeten beginnen zorgeloos kunnen meeluisteren. Robert Pattinsons schittert als Chris Hansen in Primetime Robert Pattinson heeft misschien wel een van de opvallendste carrières in Hollywood doorgemaakt. Waar hij jarenlang vooral bekendstond als Edward Cullen uit de Twilight-films, heeft hij zich de afgelopen jaren ontwikkeld tot een van de meest interessante acteurs van zijn generatie. Met rollen in films als The Lighthouse, Tenet, The Batman en recent nog Christopher Nolans The Odyssey bewijst hij keer op keer zijn veelzijdigheid. Binnenkort is hij bovendien te zien in Primetime, waarin hij de beruchte tv-presentator Chris Hansen speelt tijdens de hoogtijdagen van Dateline NBC: To Catch a Predator. In de podcast kijken Jelle en Koos terug op Pattinsons indrukwekkende transformatie van tieneridool tot gerespecteerd acteur en bespreken ze waarom hij inmiddels tot de absolute top van Hollywood behoort.Wil je adverteren bij de podcast Nerd Culture óf misschien bij een andere podcast van ILVY Network? Mail dan naar management@ilvy.com en/of kijk even op de website: https://ilvy.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lo Hobbit arriva su Magic! Oggi parliamo e critichiamo le carte estremamente costose di questa espansione Universes Beyond.

Episode 38 of Key Frames: Inbetweens, a mini-podcast about anime. Check it, fam: Ben, Andy, and Duncan finna talk about the 1988 movie Akira and the manga it's based on, about a wannabe sigma who gets so shook from being mogged by his vro's aura that he crashes out and has a glow-down into a chud so chopped and cooked he almost unalives everyone. Not to vaguepost, but we all stan lowkirkenuinely. Katsuhiro Otomo understood the assignment, no cap. Give us a listen and tell us if we're right to be so geeked or if it's just brainrot from our flop era. Bet? The post Inbetween 38 - Colonelpilled and Authoritarianmaxxing (Akira) first appeared on Key Frames.

É hora de renovar o seu feed com as novidades mais insanas, bizarras e esperadas da cultura pop, cinema, streaming e tecnologia!

Our interviews from the Saturday at Radar Festival Festival 2026, featuring:  Dacara, Glass Bridges, Seething Akira, Royal Sorrow & The Hara Massive thank you to Hold Tight PR for having us. Official Website - The Chronicles of Podcast Affiliate Charity - Sophie Lancaster Foundation

Magicon Amsterdam 2026 è stato un successo. Oggi analizziamo l'evoluzione di Magic, che grazie agli Universes Beyond diventa sempre più mainstream.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Beginnings Under Sakura: A Family's Journey to Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-01-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが温かく、優しい風がさくらの木々を揺らしていた。En: The summer sunlight was warm, and a gentle breeze was rustling the sakura trees.Ja: 公園は静かで平和。En: The park was quiet and peaceful.Ja: 紙灯籠が枝から垂れ下がり、きらきらと地面に光を落としていた。En: Paper lanterns hung down from the branches, casting a shimmering light onto the ground.Ja: 色褪せた模様入りのブランケットがその下に広げられ、おいしい食べ物が並べられている。En: A faded patterned blanket was spread out underneath, and delicious food was laid out on it.Ja: そのブランケットの上に、アキラ、ハナ、そしてコージが座っていた。En: Akira, Hana, and Koji were sitting on top of that blanket.Ja: アキラはじっと自分の手を見つめていた。En: Akira was staring intently at his hands.Ja: 彼は中年の男で、心には昔の家族の争いが住みついていた。En: He was a middle-aged man, with old family disputes residing in his heart.Ja: 今日、彼は兄弟のハナとコージと再会し、和解したかった。けれども、彼の心は不安でいっぱいだった。En: Today, he wanted to reconcile and had come to meet his siblings, Hana and Koji, but his heart was full of anxiety.Ja: 「アキラ、元気にしてた？」ハナが優しく声をかけた。En: "Akira, have you been well?" Hana asked gently.Ja: 彼女の声は爽やかで、さくらの香りのようだった。En: Her voice was refreshing, like the scent of sakura blossoms.Ja: アキラは微笑みを浮かべようとしたが、うまくできなかった。En: Akira tried to smile but couldn't quite manage it.Ja: 「元気だよ、ハナ。でも、実はみんなに謝りたくてここに来たんだ」とアキラは正直に言った。En: "I'm doing well, Hana. But, actually, I came here because I wanted to apologize to everyone," Akira said honestly.Ja: 「謝る？何のことを？」コージが眉をひそめた。En: "Apologize? For what?" Koji furrowed his brow.Ja: 彼の声には驚きと微かな怒りが混ざっていた。En: His voice held a mix of surprise and faint anger.Ja: 「ずっと前のことさ。あの時、いろいろ失礼なことを言ってしまった」とアキラは頭を下げた。En: "It was from long ago. Back then, I said a lot of rude things," Akira said, bowing his head.Ja: 「ごめん、本当にごめん」En: "I'm sorry, truly sorry."Ja: 雰囲気が一瞬で重くなり、しばらく静寂が訪れた。En: The atmosphere grew heavy in an instant, and silence settled in for a while.Ja: しかしハナは優しく笑い、続けた。「アキラ、考えてみたら私たちも傷つけてきたよね」En: But Hana smiled gently and continued, "When I think about it, we hurt you too, right?"Ja: 「そうだな。でも、もう変われないかも」とコージはため息をついた。En: "Yeah, but maybe we can't change," Koji sighed.Ja: 「でも、話してよかったかもね」En: "But it might be good that we talked."Ja: その時、三人の間に本当の対話が始まった。En: At that moment, a real conversation began among the three.Ja: 古いわだかまりが表面に浮かび上がり、感情が爆発した。En: Old grudges surfaced, and emotions exploded.Ja: しかしその中で、三人は徐々にお互いを理解し始めた。En: But amidst it all, the three gradually began to understand each other.Ja: 「過去は変えられないけど、未来は一緒に作れるよね」とハナが静かに言った。En: "We can't change the past, but we can create the future together, right?"Ja: 「そうだ。これからは、いい関係を築こう」とアキラが決意を新たにした。En: "Yeah, from now on, let's build a good relationship," Akira resolved anew.Ja: 和解はその日には成し遂げられなかったが、彼らの間に新しい絆が生まれたことは確かだった。En: Reconciliation wasn't achieved that day, but a new bond was certainly born between them.Ja: アキラは気づいた。家族の絆を修復するには、正直さと勇気が大切なのだと。En: Akira realized that honesty and courage are essential for repairing family ties.Ja: そして、彼らはゆっくりと新しい始まりを祝うために、今は薄れつつあるさくらの下で乾杯した。En: And so, under the fading sakura, they slowly celebrated a new beginning with a toast.Ja: オボンの静かな夜、紙灯籠の明かりが家族の未来を優しく照らしていた。En: On the quiet night of Obon, the light of the paper lanterns gently illuminated the family's future.Ja: 彼らの絆は再び強く、そして穏やかに結ばれていくのだった。En: Their bonds were becoming strong and gentle once again. Vocabulary Words:summer sunlight: 夏の日差しgentle breeze: 優しい風rustling: 揺らしていたpeaceful: 平和lanterns: 紙灯籠shimmering: きらきらpatterned blanket: 模様入りのブランケットreconcile: 和解disputes: 争いanxiety: 不安scent: 香りapologize: 謝りfurrowed: 眉をひそめたgrudges: わだかまりemotions exploded: 感情が爆発understand: 理解resolve: 決意honesty: 正直さcourage: 勇気repair: 修復するbonds: 絆quiet night: 静かな夜illuminated: 照らしていたnew beginning: 新しい始まりtoast: 乾杯siblings: 兄弟silence: 静寂hurt: 傷つけてfaded: 色褪せたcelebrated: 祝う

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Akira's Coffee Quest: A Cultural Festival Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-30-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の蒸し暑い日、村の中心にある小さなコーヒー焙煎所で、アキラはコーヒー豆を丁寧に焙煎していました。En: On a hot and humid summer day, Akira was carefully roasting coffee beans at a small coffee roastery in the center of the village.Ja: 店内には、新鮮なコーヒー豆の香ばしい香りが漂い、訪れる客たちの軽快な会話が聞こえてきます。En: Inside the shop, the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans wafted through the air, accompanied by the cheerful conversations of visiting customers.Ja: アキラは、高校生ですが、この焙煎所でアルバイトをしています。En: Although Akira is a high school student, he works part-time at this roastery.Ja: おじの教えを受け、完璧なコーヒーを作ることに情熱を注いでいました。En: Under the guidance of his uncle, he poured his passion into creating perfect coffee.Ja: もうすぐ学校の文化祭が近づいていました。En: The school cultural festival was approaching soon.Ja: 今年の夏は、特に忙しいオボンの準備も重なります。En: This summer was particularly busy with preparations for Obon.Ja: しかし、アキラには大きな責任がありました。En: However, Akira had a significant responsibility on his shoulders.Ja: 文化祭でコーヒーのブースを任されているのです。En: He was entrusted with the coffee booth at the cultural festival.Ja: 彼は、この機会に、クラスメートや先生たちを驚かせ、学んだことを証明したいと思っていました。En: He wanted to use this opportunity to surprise his classmates and teachers and to demonstrate what he had learned.Ja: しかし、問題が発生しました。En: However, a problem arose.Ja: 学校のコーヒーマシンが故障してしまったのです。En: The school's coffee machine broke down.Ja: 突然のトラブルにより、準備が遅れてしまい、アキラは苛立ちを感じました。En: Due to this sudden trouble, the preparations were delayed, and Akira felt frustrated.Ja: 彼は、自分がみんなをがっかりさせてしまうのではないかと不安になりました。En: He worried that he might disappoint everyone.Ja: 悩んだ末、アキラはおじさんの焙煎所から機材を借りることを決心しました。En: After much deliberation, Akira decided to borrow equipment from his uncle's roastery.Ja: しかし、これは簡単なことではありません。En: However, this was not an easy task.Ja: 彼はおじさんに信頼され、この重要な機材を任せてもらうために、説得しなければならなかったのです。En: He needed to persuade his uncle to trust him and allow him to use this important equipment.Ja: 「おじさん、学校のコーヒー機械が壊れちゃったんだ。En: "Uncle, the school's coffee machine broke down.Ja: 文化祭で失敗したくないから、機材を貸してもらえないかな？En: I don't want to fail at the cultural festival, so could you lend me the equipment?"Ja: 」アキラは真剣な眼差しで頼み込みました。En: Akira pleaded earnestly.Ja: おじさんはしばらく考え、「アキラ、君の責任感を信じているよ。En: After some thought, his uncle replied with a smile, "I trust your sense of responsibility, Akira.Ja: ただし、慎重に扱うんだ」と微笑んで答えました。En: But handle it carefully."Ja: その晩、文化祭の前夜、アキラは何度もコーヒーを淹れる練習をしました。En: That night, on the eve of the cultural festival, Akira practiced making coffee multiple times.Ja: 彼はおじさんの教えに従い、最後の瞬間にレシピを少し変えてみました。En: He followed his uncle's teachings and decided to tweak the recipe slightly at the last moment.Ja: それが功を奏し、クラスメートたちは大喜びしました。En: This paid off, and his classmates were thrilled.Ja: 「本当に美味しいよ、アキラ！En: "It's really delicious, Akira!"Ja: 」と言って、彼に感謝しました。En: they said, expressing their gratitude.Ja: 文化祭当日、アキラのコーヒーは大ヒットしました。En: On the day of the cultural festival, Akira's coffee was a big hit.Ja: 訪れた人々からの称賛を受け、それは彼の自信を大いに高めました。En: Receiving praise from the visitors greatly boosted his confidence.Ja: 「アキラのコーヒー、最高だね！En: "Your coffee is the best, Akira!"Ja: 」と、みんなが笑顔で褒めます。En: everyone said with smiles.Ja: 彼は、自分の細部への注意が他者のサポートと共に、大きな成果を生むことを知りました。En: He realized that his attention to detail, along with the support of others, could lead to significant achievements.Ja: 村の暖かな焙煎所での経験が、アキラに新たな視点を与えました。En: The experience at the warm village roastery gave Akira a new perspective.Ja: 周囲の助けを借りること、そして自分の情熱を信じることの大切さを実感しました。En: He realized the importance of seeking help from those around him and believing in his passion.Ja: アキラは、この夏の思い出と共に、心からの感謝を込めた一杯のコーヒーを、誇らしげに振る舞いました。En: With the memories of this summer, Akira proudly served a cup of coffee filled with heartfelt gratitude. Vocabulary Words:humid: 蒸し暑いroasting: 焙煎aroma: 香りwafted: 漂いaccompanied: 伴うcheerful: 軽快なconversations: 会話high school: 高校part-time: アルバイトguidance: 教えapproaching: 近づいてpreparations: 準備responsibility: 責任entrusted: 任されbooth: ブースdemonstrate: 証明problem arose: 問題が発生broke down: 故障してdeliberation: 悩んだ末borrow: 借りるpersuade: 説得earnestly: 真剣な眼差しequipment: 機材handle: 扱うpracticed: 練習teachings: 教えtweak: 変えてみましたthrilled: 大喜びgratitude: 感謝confidence: 自信

Japan-based Akira Itoh is a "drone evangelist" who has written extensively about the birth and development of Taiwan's budding UAV industry. Itoh has tracked Taiwan's progress as it endeavors to create a drone hub from near-scratch. He also shares his thoughts on why delivering on a 'non-red' supply chain may not be as simple as it sounds. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Secrets of the Torii: Unveiling Love and Family Mysteries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-27-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 赤い鳥居のトンネルが続く伏見稲荷大社。En: The akai torii tunnel continues at the Fushimi Inari Taisha.Ja: 夏の湿度が高く、蓮の香りが漂い、寺の遠くからの唱歌が聞こえてくる。En: The summer humidity is high, the scent of lotus drifts through the air, and songs from the temple can be heard in the distance.Ja: 大学生のアキラは、大好きな場所であるこの神社を、幼馴染のナツキと彼女の兄のヒロとともに訪れていた。En: College student Akira was visiting this beloved shrine with his childhood friend Natsuki and her brother Hiro.Ja: アキラは内気だが、ナツキに密かに想いを寄せていた。En: Akira is shy but secretly harbors feelings for Natsuki.Ja: しかし、友情が壊れるかもしれないため、その気持ちを伝えることをためらっていた。En: However, he hesitates to express these feelings, fearing it might ruin their friendship.Ja: 三人は神社の裏山にある小さな祠を見つけた。En: The three found a small shrine on the hill behind the main shrine.Ja: 苔むした石段を登っていくと、朽ちた木箱が転がっているのをヒロが見つけた。En: As they climbed the moss-covered stone steps, Hiro discovered a decayed wooden box lying on the ground.Ja: その中には古い手紙が一通しまわれていた。En: Inside was an old letter.Ja: 手紙には「家族の秘密」という文字が記されており、ナツキとヒロの家族に関する何かを暗示していた。En: The letter bore the words "family secrets," hinting at something concerning Natsuki and Hiro's family.Ja: アキラは不安になった。En: Akira began to feel uneasy.Ja: 「この手紙でナツキを傷つけたくない」と思い、手紙の秘密を調べることを決意した。En: "I don't want this letter to hurt Natsuki," he thought, and decided to investigate the letter's secret.Ja: 隠れて手紙の内容を読み、手がかりを求めて調査を進めた。En: He discreetly read its contents and sought clues to continue his exploration.Ja: 数日後、アキラはヒロを神社に呼び出した。En: A few days later, Akira called Hiro to the shrine.Ja: この場所なら秘密を守れると考えたからだ。En: He thought this place could keep the secret safe.Ja: 赤い鳥居の下で、アキラは意を決してヒロに話しかけた。En: Under the red torii, Akira mustered the courage to speak to Hiro.Ja: 「ヒロさん、この手紙について知っていることはありませんか？」En: "Hiro, do you know anything about this letter?"Ja: ヒロは一瞬黙り込んだが、深呼吸してから語り始めた。En: Hiro paused for a moment but then took a deep breath and began to speak.Ja: 「この手紙は、母方の祖父が私たちに残したものだ」と。En: "This letter was left to us by our maternal grandfather," he said.Ja: 「家族の歴史には、私たちも知らなかった秘密があるんだ」と言うのだった。En: "There are secrets in our family's history that even we didn't know."Ja: その時、木陰で静かに聞いていたナツキが現れ、ヒロに微笑んだ。En: At that moment, Natsuki, who had been quietly listening in the shade, appeared and smiled at Hiro.Ja: 「ありがとう」と彼女は囁き、自分のルーツについての新しい理解を得たことに感謝した。En: "Thank you," she whispered, appreciating the newfound understanding of her roots.Ja: そして、アキラはナツキに向き合い、今度は自身の心の内を明かす時が来たことを理解した。En: Then, Akira realized it was time to reveal his own feelings to Natsuki.Ja: 声が震えながらも、彼は言った。「ナツキ、ずっと君のことが好きだったんだ。」En: With a trembling voice, he said, "Natsuki, I've always liked you."Ja: 心臓が高鳴る瞬間。En: A heart-pounding moment.Ja: ナツキは柔らかな笑みを浮かべ、アキラを目を見つめた。En: Natsuki gave a gentle smile and looked into Akira's eyes.Ja: 「ありがとう、アキラ。これからも一緒に、たくさんのことを乗り越えていこうね。」En: "Thank you, Akira. Let's continue to overcome many things together."Ja: アキラとヒロは、友情と家族の絆を新たにし、ナツキが誇りを持って自分の背景を受け入れる手助けをした。En: Akira and Hiro renewed their bonds of friendship and family, helping Natsuki embrace her heritage with pride.Ja: 彼らの心は、あの鳥居のトンネルのように続く新しい道を見つけたのだった。En: Their hearts found a new path, much like the continuous tunnel of torii. Vocabulary Words:torii: 鳥居humidity: 湿度lotus: 蓮chant: 唱歌beloved: 大好きなharbors: 密かに寄せているhesitates: ためらっているmoss-covered: 苔むしたdecayed: 朽ちたmaternal: 母方のwhispered: 囁いたtrembling: 震えるbonds: 絆renewed: 新たにしたheritage: 背景paths: 道exploration: 調査discreetly: 隠れてclimbed: 登っていたunearth: 発見するhinting: 暗示していたuncover: 明らかにするsecret: 秘密embrace: 受け入れるcourage: 意を決するroots: ルーツmustering: 意を決しているdecayed: 朽ちたmoment: 瞬間overcome: 乗り越えていく

Episode #391-Hector and Alfred answer the question to life, the universe, and everything! Also discussed on this episode: It's an all-anime episode starting with five of Alfred's favorite Japanese imports, a look back at the '90s anime classic Ninja Scroll, and a whole mess more!For all things Mind Grenade: MindGrenadeStudios.com Leave us an e-mail at MGTwenty14@gmail.com

Nick Apostolides joins The Anime Effect this week to talk Ghost in the Shell, his first major anime role, and the legacy of Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy. Plus, we dive into Akira, anime dubbing, Leon's best lines, and the internet's obsession with “Daddy Leon.” Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Demon Slayer Earns Critics' Choice Awards Nomination & More One Piece's LEGO Special Drops First Trailer, Paving a New Frontier for Anime Naruto Creator Makes Surprise Marvel Cameo to Crown the Best Spider-Man Movie Find Nick on Instagram and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Anime Pulse we got old men in various shapes, Wingstop, and community submitted anime characters. Up first Andrew is just doing the usual to get back in shape, and Joseph visited a new chain restaurant. Then in the industry news, does anyone care that Akira is being rereleased on big film? And more previews for the summer as Joseph defeats the demon lord only to find out he's been forced to move to the countryside and retire as a swordsman, while Andrew invents electricity to poison a lion while he dances with a femboy.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Storm to Success: Hiroshi's Diplomatic Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-20-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 澄んだ夏の朝、清水寺の鐘の音が京都の街をゆっくりと目覚めさせました。En: On a clear summer morning, the sound of the bell from Kiyomizu-dera gently awoke the city of Kyoto.Ja: 緑豊かな境内には、世界中から集まった人々のざわめきが波のように広がっています。En: In the lush temple grounds, the murmur of people gathered from all over the world spread like waves.Ja: 皆、国際サミットのためにここに集まりました。En: They had all come together for an international summit.Ja: ひろしは拝殿の隅で一息つきました。En: Hiroshi took a moment to catch his breath in a corner of the main hall.Ja: 彼は落ち着いた性格の外交官ですが、今日ばかりは緊張しています。En: Normally a composed diplomat, he felt nervous today of all days.Ja: 重要な合意をまとめ、国同士の関係を強化したいと願っています。En: He hoped to finalize an important agreement and strengthen relationships between countries.Ja: 突然、空が暗くなり、遠くに雷が鳴り始めました。En: Suddenly, the sky darkened, and thunder began rumbling in the distance.Ja: 参加者たちの間で動揺が広がります。En: A stir spread among the participants.Ja: 「嵐が来るんだ」と誰かが叫びました。En: "A storm is coming," someone shouted.Ja: みゆきとあきらも近くにいました。En: Miyuki and Akira were nearby as well.Ja: みゆきは心配そうに空を見上げ、あきらは参加者たちが安全な場所を探すのを手伝っていました。En: Miyuki looked up at the sky with concern, while Akira was helping participants find a safe place.Ja: ひろしは顔をあげ、決意を新たにしました。En: Hiroshi raised his head, renewing his determination.Ja: ここで恐れている場合ではありません。En: This was no time to be afraid.Ja: 「みんな、近くの茶屋へ移動しましょう！En: "Everyone, let's move to the nearby tea house!"Ja: 」ひろしは声を上げました。En: Hiroshi called out.Ja: 急な雨でびしょ濡れになりながらも、彼は道案内をしました。En: Soaked to the skin by the sudden rain, he guided the way.Ja: 小さな茶屋に着くと、みんなはほっとした様子です。En: Once they reached the small tea house, everyone was visibly relieved.Ja: 窓の外では雨が激しく降り続けていますが、中は落ち着いた雰囲気です。En: The rain continued to pour heavily outside, but inside was calm and serene.Ja: ひろしはここでのチャンスを逃しませんでした。En: Hiroshi seized the opportunity there.Ja: 彼は丁寧に話を始め、各国の代表者に自分の提案を説明しました。En: He began speaking politely, explaining his proposal to the representatives of each country.Ja: 天の演出が彼の言葉を引き立てているかのように感じました。En: It felt as if the storm set the stage for his words.Ja: 彼の誠意は伝わり、嵐の中でも強い絆が生まれました。En: His sincerity resonated, and strong bonds were formed even amidst the storm.Ja: 数時間後、雨は去り、雲間から清々しい光が差し込みます。En: A few hours later, the rain cleared, and refreshing light streamed through the clouds.Ja: 参加者たちはひろしの提案に賛同しました。En: The participants agreed with Hiroshi's proposal.Ja: 「今回のサミットは成功だ」と笑顔で握手を交わします。En: "This summit is a success," they said with smiles, exchanging handshakes.Ja: ひろしは大きな安堵の息をつきました。En: Hiroshi took a deep sigh of relief.Ja: 予想外の嵐にも負けず、彼は自分の限界を越えました。En: Despite the unexpected storm, he surpassed his limits.Ja: 茶屋を出ると、街は賑やかな祇園祭の準備でいっぱいです。En: As they left the tea house, the town was bustling with preparations for the lively Gion Festival.Ja: ひろしは街の活気を感じながら、柔軟性の大切さを心に刻みました。En: Feeling the energy of the city, Hiroshi imprinted the importance of flexibility in his heart.Ja: これからも彼は新たな挑戦に立ち向かうことを決意しました。En: He resolved to face new challenges in the future as well.Ja: その日、ひろしは自分の成長を実感しました。En: That day, Hiroshi felt his own growth.Ja: 嵐が彼を強くしました。En: The storm had made him stronger. Vocabulary Words:murmur: ざわめきsummit: サミットdiplomat: 外交官finalize: まとめdarkened: 暗くなりthunder: 雷stir: 動揺participants: 参加者determination: 決意soaked: びしょ濡れguided: 案内serene: 落ち着いた雰囲気seized: 逃しませんでしたsincerity: 誠意bonds: 絆resonated: 伝わりrefreshing: 清々しいstreamed: 差し込みますhandshakes: 握手relief: 安堵bustling: 賑やかflexibility: 柔軟性growth: 成長lush: 緑豊かなcompose: 落ち着いたconcern: 心配proposal: 提案amidst: 中surpassed: 越えましたimprinted: 刻みました

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Satoshi's Summer Breakthrough: The Power of Pause Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 窓の外は、眩しい夏の日差しで輝いていました。En: Outside the window, the blinding summer sunlight was shining brightly.Ja: 東京の広いオフィスの中は、エアコンの涼しい空気と、キーボードを叩く音で満たされています。En: Inside the spacious office in Tokyo, the cool air from the air conditioner and the sound of keyboards being tapped filled the atmosphere.Ja: オフィスの壁には、色鮮やかな提灯や飾りが、迫りくるお盆の雰囲気を醸し出しています。En: On the office walls, brightly colored lanterns and decorations exuded the approaching mood of Obon.Ja: サトシは、デスクで資料を見つめながら、心の中でため息をつきました。En: Satoshi sighed inwardly as he stared at the documents on his desk.Ja: 彼は優れたプロジェクトマネージャーとして認められたかったのです。En: He wanted to be recognized as an excellent project manager.Ja: しかし、厳しい期限と低下するチームの士気は、彼にとって大きなストレスの原因でした。En: However, the tight deadlines and the declining team morale were major sources of stress for him.Ja: 彼の隣には、アキラが仕事をする姿が見えます。En: Next to him, Akira could be seen working.Ja: アキラはいつも落ち着いていますが、最近のプロジェクトの進捗には心配していました。En: Akira was always calm, but he was worried about the progress of the recent project.Ja: 「サトシ、少し休憩しないか？」アキラが優しく声をかけました。En: "Satoshi, why don't we take a little break?" Akira gently suggested.Ja: 「お盆も近いし、みんな少しリフレッシュが必要だよ。」En: "With Obon coming up, everyone needs a little refreshment."Ja: 「わかってる。でも、プロジェクトを成功させなきゃ」とサトシは重い口調で言いました。En: "I know. But I have to make this project a success," Satoshi said with a heavy tone.Ja: 彼は、チームのために最良の選択をしたいと思っていましたが、時間は決して増えることはありません。En: He wanted to make the best choices for the team, but time was never on his side.Ja: お盆が近づくにつれ、チームメンバーはそわそわし始めました。En: As Obon approached, the team members started to get restless.Ja: 家族や友人と祭りを楽しむために気持ちが浮足立っていました。En: Their hearts were light as they looked forward to enjoying the festival with family and friends.Ja: サトシは深く考えました。En: Satoshi thought deeply.Ja: チームを休ませて成果を出すか、このまま働き続けてもらうか。En: Should he let the team take a break to deliver results, or have them continue working as they were?Ja: ついに決心しました。En: He finally made up his mind.Ja: サトシは会議室にチームを集めて言いました。「みんな、今日は早めに切り上げて、少しお盆を楽しもう。明日からまた頑張ろう！」En: Satoshi gathered the team in the meeting room and said, "Everyone, let's wrap up early today and enjoy some Obon. Let's work hard again starting tomorrow!"Ja: チームは歓声を上げました。En: The team cheered.Ja: 短い休みと思い出の時間が、その後の仕事への活力になると信じていました。En: They believed that a short break and some memorable moments would become energy for their subsequent work.Ja: 翌日、オフィスは活気に満ちていました。En: The next day, the office was full of energy.Ja: リフレッシュしたチームは、一致団結してプロジェクトに取り組みました。En: The refreshed team worked together in unity on the project.Ja: 締め切りが迫る中で、次々とタスクが完了していきました。En: With the deadline approaching, tasks were completed one after another.Ja: 最終的に、プロジェクトは無事に期限内に完成しました。En: Eventually, the project was successfully completed on time.Ja: 上層部からの評価も高く、サトシはチームのために最良の決断をしたことを確信しました。En: The evaluation from the higher-ups was high, and Satoshi was confident that he had made the best decision for the team.Ja: この経験を通じて、サトシは大切な教訓を学びました。チームの健康を考慮することが、単に締め切りに従うよりも効果的であることです。En: Through this experience, Satoshi learned an important lesson: considering the team's well-being is more effective than simply sticking to deadlines.Ja: そして、アキラはサトシの横で微笑んでいました。En: And Akira smiled gently beside Satoshi.Ja: 「時には休むことも大事だね」と優しく言いました。En: "Sometimes taking a break is important too," he said kindly.Ja: 外には、祭りの提灯がまだ揺れていました。En: Outside, the festival lanterns were still swaying.Ja: それは、短いながらも楽しいひとときを象徴しているようでした。En: They seemed to symbolize that brief but enjoyable moment. Vocabulary Words:blinding: 眩しいspacious: 広いlanterns: 提灯exuded: 醸し出していますinwardly: 心の中でdeclining: 低下するmorale: 士気refreshment: リフレッシュheavy tone: 重い口調restless: そわそわwrap up: 切り上げてevaluation: 評価well-being: 健康swaying: 揺れてsymbols: 象徴keyboard: キーボードtapped: 叩くatmosphere: 雰囲気recognized: 認められたexcellent: 優れたsources: 原因suggested: 声をかけましたapproaching: 迫りくるsuccess: 成功cheered: 歓声を上げましたunity: 一致団結subsequent: その後のcompleted: 完了higher-ups: 上層部confident: 確信しました

Nerd Culture #267 is ook te bekijken op https://youtu.be/fgEDe_eikVY In Nerd Culture #267 nemen Jelle en Koos je mee langs het laatste nieuws uit de wereld van films, series en popcultuur. Ze staan stil bij het overlijden van Sam Neill, bespreken wat ze de afgelopen week hebben gekeken en duiken vervolgens in een flinke stapel trailers en nieuwtjes. Van Tom Cruise’ opvallende transformatie in Digger en de eerste beelden van Avengers: Doomsday, The Batman: Part II en Dune: Part Three tot Peter Jacksons terugkeer, The Hunt for Gollum en de IMAX-comeback van Akira: er valt weer meer dan genoeg te bespreken. The Odyssey reviews scoren hoog The Odyssey blijkt nu al een van Christopher Nolans best ontvangen films. Op Rotten Tomatoes scoort het mythologische epos 96 procent bij de critici en zelfs 97 procent onder meer dan duizend geverifieerde bezoekers, met een gemiddelde waardering van 4,8 uit 5. Daarmee verbreekt de film Nolans eerdere publieksrecord van 94 procent, dat werd gedeeld door Memento, Batman Begins en The Dark Knight. Vooral de visuele grandeur, spectaculaire setpieces, duistere mythologische elementen en de vertolkingen van Matt Damon en Anne Hathaway worden geprezen. De voorafgaande kritiek op de casting, historische vrijheden en moderne dialogen lijkt het enthousiasme van bioscoopbezoekers dus nauwelijks te hebben getemperd. Digger is Tom Cruise z'n meest uitdagende rol Tom Cruise laat in Digger zijn vertrouwde actieheldenimago volledig achter zich. In de satirische rampenkomedie van regisseur Alejandro G. Iñárritu speelt hij de bejaarde en excentrieke oliemagnaat Digger Rockwell, die betrokken raakt bij een wereldwijde milieuramp. Dankzij zware prothesen, een kunstbuik en een opvallende fysieke vertolking is Cruise vrijwel onherkenbaar. De acteur noemt het zijn uitdagendste rol tot nu toe en belooft een volkomen originele film. Ook de rest van de cast mag er zijn, met onder anderen Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, John Goodman en Emma D’Arcy. Digger draait vanaf 2 oktober in de bioscoop.Wil je adverteren bij de podcast Nerd Culture óf misschien bij een andere podcast van ILVY Network? Mail dan naar management@ilvy.com en/of kijk even op de website: https://ilvy.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Moonlit Bloom: The Quest and Harmony at Shinjuku Gyoen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-18-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の夜、東京の真ん中にある新宿御苑は静かで、しかし、無数の小さな命が息づいていた。En: On a summer night, Shinjuku Gyoen, located in the heart of Tokyo, was quiet, yet countless small lives were brimming within it.Ja: 庭園の一角で、アキラは珍しい花の噂に夢中になっていた。En: In one corner of the garden, Akira was captivated by rumors of a rare flower.Ja: 彼は植物学者として、長い間この花を探してきた。En: As a botanist, he had been searching for this flower for a long time.Ja: 名は不明のままだが、古い記録によれば、その花は月夜にだけ咲くという。En: Its name remained unknown, but according to old records, this flower only bloomed on moonlit nights.Ja: アキラには強い信念があった。En: Akira had a strong conviction.Ja: 彼はこの花を見つけ、世界にその美しさを伝えたいと思っていた。En: He wanted to find this flower and share its beauty with the world.Ja: でも、彼のライバルのシュンは違った考えを持っていた。En: However, his rival, Shun, had different ideas.Ja: シュンは花の存在を否定し、アキラの理論をも覆したいと思っていた。En: Shun denied the existence of the flower and wanted to overthrow Akira's theory.Ja: ジャーナリストのマイもまた、その花に興味を持っていた。En: A journalist named Mai was also interested in the flower.Ja: 彼女は驚くべきストーリーを求めていたが、アキラは彼女の注目が騒ぎを起こすのではないかと心配していた。En: She was in search of a remarkable story, but Akira worried that her attention might cause a commotion.Ja: ある蒸し暑い日、アキラは新宿御苑の中で、竹林のそばに隠された古い小道を見つけた。En: On a sweltering day, Akira discovered an old hidden path near a bamboo grove within Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: そこには美しい緑の葉に隠れた場所があった。En: There was a place concealed by beautiful green leaves.Ja: アキラはここで花が咲くと思った。En: Akira thought that the flower might bloom there.Ja: でも、アキラの行動を知ったシュンは、影でその邪魔をしようと計画していた。En: However, knowing of Akira's actions, Shun secretly planned to interfere.Ja: そして、マイはこの状況を面白がる記者を引き連れて来た。En: Meanwhile, Mai, amused by the situation, brought along curious reporters.Ja: 夜、満月が明るく庭を照らす中、アキラは緊張していた。En: At night, under the bright full moon illuminating the garden, Akira's tension was palpable.Ja: 彼の計算が正しければ、今夜その花は咲くはずだった。En: If his calculations were correct, the flower should bloom tonight.Ja: シュンはライバルとしての計画を進めるつもりだったが、同時に心の奥で、その花を一目見たいとも思っていた。En: Shun intended to carry out his plans as a rival, yet deep down, he wanted to see the flower with his own eyes.Ja: 時間が過ぎ、静けさの中、香りが漂い始めた。En: As time passed and tranquility persisted, a fragrance began to spread.Ja: アキラとシュンはその香りに驚いた。En: Akira and Shun were astonished by the scent.Ja: 同時に、マイのカメラは魅惑的な光景を捉えた。En: Simultaneously, Mai's camera captured the enchanting scene.Ja: 花がゆっくりと開く様子に、三人は言葉を失った。En: The three were rendered speechless as they watched the flower gradually open.Ja: その瞬間、アキラは決心した。En: At that moment, Akira made a decision.Ja: 彼はマイと協力し、公正な方法でこの発見を伝えることにした。En: He chose to collaborate with Mai and convey this discovery in a fair manner.Ja: シュンも不本意ながらその美しさには逆らえず、彼の賢明さを認めざるを得なかった。En: Even Shun, unwilling as he was, could not deny the beauty and had to acknowledge its wonder.Ja: 朝日が昇る頃、アキラとマイは共に花の写真と情報を世界に発信した。En: By the time the sun rose, Akira and Mai had shared photos and information about the flower with the world.Ja: 花の保護についても注力し、無事にその美しさを守ることができた。En: They also focused on its protection and successfully preserved its beauty.Ja: アキラは初めて、知識は分かち合うものだと気づいた。En: Akira realized for the first time that knowledge is meant to be shared.Ja: この新しい友情と協力は、彼らの心に深く刻まれたのだった。En: This new friendship and collaboration were deeply etched in their hearts.Ja: 新宿御苑は再び静けさを取り戻し、夏の風が穏やかに吹いていた。En: Shinjuku Gyoen regained its tranquility, and the summer breeze blew gently. Vocabulary Words:brimming: 息づいていたcaptivated: 夢中になっていたconviction: 信念rumors: 噂journalist: ジャーナリストsweltering: 蒸し暑いgrove: 竹林concealed: 隠れたinterfere: 邪魔amused: 面白がるtension: 緊張palpable: 中にfragrance: 香りastonished: 驚いたenchanting: 魅惑的なrendered speechless: 言葉を失ったcollaborate: 協力convey: 伝えるdenied: 否定しoverthrow: 覆したいmoonlit nights: 月夜commotion: 騒ぎhidden path: 隠された小道calculations: 計算simultaneously: 同時にacknowledge: 認めざるを得なかったpreserved: 無事に守ることができたnew friendship: 新しい友情etched: 刻まれたtranquility: 静けさ

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Raindrops, Ramen, and a Creative Spark in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の午後、京都の小さなラーメン屋「いちばん」は、涼しい雨のリズムに包まれていました。En: One summer afternoon, the small ramen shop "Ichiban" in Kyoto was enveloped in the cool rhythm of the rain.Ja: 商店街の一角に佇むこの店は、提灯の柔らかな光で訪れる人々を迎え入れます。En: Nestled in a corner of the shopping district, this shop welcomes visitors with the soft glow of its lanterns.Ja: 店主のユナは、いつも通りの温かい笑顔で店を切り盛りしていました。En: The proprietor, Yuna, managed the store with her usual warm smile.Ja: ある日、激しい夏の夕立が降り始め、人々はラーメン屋の軒下へと駆け込みました。En: One day, a fierce summer shower began, and people rushed under the roof of the ramen shop.Ja: 大学生の春樹はその一人でした。En: One of them was a university student named Haruki.Ja: 彼は京都を訪れ、物語のインスピレーションを求めていましたが、新しい出会いを避ける癖がありました。En: He was visiting Kyoto seeking inspiration for his stories, but he had a habit of avoiding new encounters.Ja: 雨宿りをしていると、もう一人の若者が軒下に駆け込んできます。En: While taking shelter from the rain, another young man dashed under the roof.Ja: 彼は地元のミュージシャン、あきらでした。En: He was a local musician named Akira.Ja: あきらは明るい性格で、人々とすぐに打ち解けることができる性格です。En: Akira had a bright personality and was able to easily get along with people.Ja: 「ああ、雨がすごいですね」とあきらが話しかけてきました。En: "Wow, the rain is intense, isn't it?"Ja: 春樹は少し驚きましたが、勇気を振り絞って話を続けました。En: Akira spoke up.Ja: 「そうですね。En: Haruki was a bit surprised, but he mustered up the courage to continue the conversation.Ja: でも、雨の音はいいインスピレーションになります。En: "Yes, but the sound of the rain can be quite inspiring."Ja: 」自己紹介をし合い、あきらが自分の音楽プロジェクトについて話し始めます。En: They introduced themselves, and Akira started talking about his music project.Ja: 「新しい声を見つけようと思っているんです。En: "I'm looking to find a new voice.Ja: まだ具体的じゃないけど、何か特別なものを作りたい。En: It's not concrete yet, but I want to create something special."Ja: 」春樹は自分の夢を共有することを決意しました。En: Haruki decided to share his dream.Ja: 「僕は作家を目指しています。En: "I'm aiming to become a writer.Ja: 京都から素晴らしいストーリーを持ち帰りたいんです。En: I want to bring back a wonderful story from Kyoto."Ja: 」その瞬間、二人はお互いの目標が交差していることに気づきます。En: In that moment, they realized their goals intersected.Ja: 雨の中で立ち話をしながら、彼らは一緒に食事をすることにしました。En: While standing and chatting in the rain, they decided to have a meal together.Ja: 店内へと入り、ユナの美味しいラーメンを楽しみました。En: They went inside and enjoyed Yuna's delicious ramen.Ja: 「ギオン祭りがもうすぐですね。En: "The Gion Festival is coming up soon.Ja: すごく賑やかになるんだろうな」とあきら。En: It's going to be really lively, I bet," said Akira.Ja: 「その雰囲気に合う音楽と物語を組み合わせたら、面白いかも。En: "Combining music and stories that fit the atmosphere could be interesting."Ja: 」春樹は意気込み始めました。En: Haruki started getting enthusiastic.Ja: 「そうだね！En: "Yeah!Ja: それをテーマにした物語を書いて、音楽と組み合わせたらどうだろう？En: What if we wrote a story themed around that and combined it with music?"Ja: 」二人は一瞬で意気投合しました。En: They instantly agreed.Ja: 雨がやみ、二人は新しい共同プロジェクトに心を踊らせました。En: The rain stopped, and the two were thrilled about their new joint project.Ja: 「また来年の祭りで発表できたら、最高だね」と春樹。En: "It would be great if we could present it at next year's festival," said Haruki.Ja: 「絶対にやってみよう。En: "We definitely should.Ja: 君なら素敵な物語を紡げるよ」とあきら。En: You can weave a wonderful story," said Akira.Ja: こうして、偶然の出会いが素晴らしい友情と創造的なプロジェクトの始まりとなりました。En: Thus, a chance encounter became the beginning of a wonderful friendship and a creative project.Ja: 京都の静かな街並みが、もうすぐ始まる新しい冒険を静かに見守っていました。En: The quiet streets of Kyoto quietly watched over the new adventure that was about to begin.Ja: 春樹は新たな可能性を胸に、京都の町を歩き出しました。En: With fresh possibilities in his heart, Haruki set off walking the streets of Kyoto.Ja: ユナはカウンター越しに二人を見送り、店に明るい笑い声が響きました。En: Yuna, from behind the counter, saw them off, as bright laughter echoed through the shop.Ja: ここから、物語と音楽が交わる新しい旅が始まります。En: From here, a new journey where stories and music intertwine begins. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包まれていましたnestled: 佇むproprietor: 店主fierce: 激しいshelter: 雨宿りdash: 駆け込むmustered: 振り絞ってinspiration: インスピレーションconcrete: 具体的intersected: 交差しているenthusiastic: 意気込みthrilled: 心を踊らせintertwine: 交わるglow: 光encounter: 出会いpresent: 発表weave: 紡げるchattering: 立ち話soft: 柔らかなlively: 賑やかjoint project: 共同プロジェクトpossibilities: 可能性quietly: 静かにafar: 見守ってset off: 歩き出しましたechoed: 響きましたadventure: 冒険seek: 求めていましたgoal: 目標ambition: 夢

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What do Digimon, mind reading, voice acting, magic, and AI-proof careers all have in common? Joshua Seth.In this fascinating episode, Anne sits down with award-winning mentalist, keynote speaker, corporate emcee, and legendary voice actor Joshua Seth (https://www.joshuaseth.com/) for a conversation that explores the surprising connection between voice, influence, focus, and the uniquely human skills that technology can't replace. Best known as the voice of Tai in Digimon and the villain Tetsuo in Akira, Joshua shares how a childhood spent listening to old radio shows launched a career that eventually took him from Hollywood voice actor to Magic Olympics champion and creator of the theatrical show Mind Magic Live that is currently selling out everywhere it goes.  (and I've seen it, and it's that good!) But beneath the magic lies a powerful message about connection, communication, and adaptability.In This Episode, We Talk About: Why your voice and presence create emotional connection  How Joshua accidentally discovered his dream career while escaping a broken air conditioner  Breathwork techniques to improve confidence, resonance, and vocal presence  Why human skills like empathy, listening, and influence are becoming more valuable in the age of AI Want more from Joshua?https://www.joshuaseth.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaseth/Joshua Seth is an award-winning mentalist, keynote speaker, and corporate event emcee. He's the winner of the Magic Olympics and the star of the theatrical touring show Mind Magic LIVE. But he's best known as a celebrity voice actor who can be heard in over 100 TV shows and movies, including his starring roles as Tai in Digimon and Tetsuo in Akira. But his greatest role is as the father of his two teenage children.Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

Premiering his debut PRSPCT release, Red Flag is back with another hour of propaganda. Breaks, beats, and 909s. Lock in. 1. The Criminal Minds - The Criminal Part II (Ruffneck Mix) 2. Crashead - Everything 3. Pete Cannon - Buzz 'Eds 4. Nebula 2 - Athema (Paint With Noise Remix) (Red Flag Edit) 5. Deathmachine - Dred (Roberrr Remix) 6. New Frames - Moon 44 7. Anorak - Run Dat 8. Matt Green & Fiend - Focuz (DNGN DRGNS remix) 9. Sinister Souls - Unleash The Beast (The Rukkus Remix) 10. Dolphin - Fluxus 11. Mykoz ft Inqoherent - Milly's 12. Red Flag - The Power 13. Thrasher - Underground Radical 14. Code:Red & Inqoherent - Take The Whole Lot 15. The DJ Producer - Ease Up Selector 16. Dolphin - Rock The Nation 17. Akira and Bruhze - Deathchant Crew 18. Hellfish - Run That Ruff Stuff 19. Diplomat And Hellfish - The Acid We Praise 20. Hellfish - Wanna Go Faster (Amen Dub Mix) 21. Mykoz - Step Your Game Up ft. Hexanite [Forthcoming on Sealand Recordings] 22. Teknoist and Hellfish - Welcome To Tekno Training 23. Mr KiLL - Aerodynamit Punx ``` More from Red Flag https://soundcloud.com/redflaghardcore https://prspctrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/against-the-grain

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Fireworks and Confessions: A Love Story in Ueno Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 上野公園の夏の夜。En: A summer night at Ueno Park.Ja: 七夕の日。En: The night of the Tanabata festival.Ja: 公園はたくさんの人で賑わっていました。家族、カップル、友達。En: The park was bustling with people: families, couples, and friends.Ja: みんなが浴衣を着ていました。En: Everyone was wearing yukata.Ja: 屋台からは食べ物のいい香りが漂ってきます。En: From the food stalls, a wonderful aroma of food wafted through the air.Ja: 提灯が優しく揺れて、祭りの雰囲気をさらに盛り上げていました。En: The lanterns gently swayed, further enhancing the festive atmosphere.Ja: 大学生のヒロシは、カメラを抱えて公園に来ました。En: Daigakusei, or college student, Hiroshi came to the park with his camera.Ja: 彼の心にはある目的がありました。En: He had a certain purpose in mind.Ja: 幼馴染のユキに、ずっと伝えたかった気持ちがあったのです。En: There was a feeling he had wanted to convey to his childhood friend Yuki for a long time.Ja: でも、ユキはまだそれに気づいていません。En: However, Yuki hadn't realized it yet.Ja: ヒロシはそっとアキラの方を見ます。En: Hiroshi quietly glanced at Akira.Ja: アキラはヒロシの親友で、彼の気持ちを知っています。En: Akira was Hiroshi's best friend and knew of his feelings.Ja: 「今日こそ、言うんだぞ」とアキラが言いました。En: "Today, you're really going to tell her," Akira said.Ja: ヒロシは小さく頷きました。En: Hiroshi nodded slightly.Ja: でも、心の中は不安でいっぱいです。En: However, his heart was filled with anxiety.Ja: もし、ユキに振られたら友達としての関係も壊れてしまうかもしれません。En: If Yuki rejected him, it might also ruin their friendship.Ja: それが一番の心配でした。En: That was his greatest worry.Ja: 花火が始まりました。En: The fireworks began.Ja: 夜空に次々と広がる色とりどりの花火。En: Colors spread across the night sky one after another.Ja: ヒロシはカメラを手に取り、シャッターを切りました。En: Hiroshi picked up his camera and pressed the shutter.Ja: 美しい光景をカメラに収めることは、彼の大好きなことです。En: Capturing the beautiful scenery with his camera was something he loved.Ja: ユキは花火に夢中でした。En: Yuki was captivated by the fireworks.Ja: 楽しそうに笑う彼女を見て、ヒロシは決意しました。En: Watching her laugh happily, Hiroshi resolved himself.Ja: 言うべき時が来た、と。En: The time had come to tell her.Ja: 「ユキ」とヒロシは小声で呼びかけました。En: "Yuki," Hiroshi called out softly.Ja: 彼の声は小さかったけれど、ユキは気づきました。En: Even though his voice was quiet, Yuki noticed.Ja: 「どうしたの？」と彼女が問いかけます。En: "What is it?" she asked.Ja: しかし、その時大きな花火が夜空を彩りました。En: However, at that moment, a large firework burst across the night sky.Ja: ユキはそれに目を奪われ、ヒロシは再び言葉を飲み込みました。En: Yuki was captivated by it, and Hiroshi swallowed his words once again.Ja: 心臓がドキドキと音を立てます。En: His heart was pounding loudly.Ja: 「ユキ、ずっと好きだった」とヒロシはやっとの思いで言いました。En: "Yuki, I've always liked you," Hiroshi managed to say.Ja: 花火の音が消えた瞬間、ユキはヒロシを見つめました。En: The moment the sound of the fireworks ceased, Yuki looked at Hiroshi.Ja: 彼女の顔には驚きと喜びの感情が入り混じっています。En: Her face was a mix of surprise and joy.Ja: 「ヒロシ、本当に？」ユキの声には嬉しさが溢れていました。En: "Hiroshi, really?" Yuki's voice was filled with happiness.Ja: ヒロシは緊張で固まっていた肩をようやくリラックスさせました。En: Hiroshi was finally able to relax the shoulders that had been tense with nerves.Ja: 「はい、本当です」と彼は頷きました。En: "Yes, really," he nodded.Ja: 二人はしばらくその場で立ち尽くしました。En: The two of them stood there for a while.Ja: 周囲の喧騒がまるで遠ざかっていくように感じました。En: It felt as if the noise around them was fading into the distance.Ja: 最後の花火が夜空を引き裂くように響き渡りました。En: The final firework echoed as if tearing through the night sky.Ja: その音と共に、ヒロシの心も新しい一歩を踏み出したのです。En: Along with that sound, Hiroshi's heart took a new step forward.Ja: その夜、ヒロシは大切なことを学びました——時には勇気を出して自分の気持ちを伝えることが、関係を深める大きな一歩となることを。En: That night, Hiroshi learned something important—sometimes, taking the courage to express your feelings can be a big step in deepening a relationship.Ja: ユキは微笑み、ヒロシの手をそっと握りました。En: Yuki smiled and gently took Hiroshi's hand.Ja: 彼の日常は変わり始めていました。En: His daily life was beginning to change.Ja: そして、その変化が心にぬくもりをもたらしました。En: And that change brought warmth to his heart.Ja: 上野公園の灯りが消え、祭りの賑わいも静かに終わりを迎えましたが、ヒロシとユキの心には、新しい灯火がともされていたのです。En: The lights of Ueno Park were turned off, and the festival's lively noise also came to a quiet end, but in the hearts of Hiroshi and Yuki, a new light had been kindled. Vocabulary Words:summer: 夏festival: 祭りbustling: 賑わってlanterns: 提灯swayed: 揺れてenhancing: 盛り上げてpurpose: 目的convey: 伝えたかったrealized: 気づいてglanced: 見ますrejected: 振られたruin: 壊れてworry: 心配fireworks: 花火shutter: シャッターcaptivated: 夢中resolved: 決意softly: 小声pounding: ドキドキmanaged: やっとの思いsurprise: 驚きjoy: 喜びrelax: リラックスtense: 固まってechoed: 響き渡りましたtearing: 引き裂くcourage: 勇気express: 伝えるdeepening: 深めるrelationships: 関係

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Strength in the Whispering Woods: Haru's Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-25-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 青木ヶ原樹海にて、ハルトは深く息を吸い込み、一歩一歩ゆっくりと進んだ。En: In the Aokigahara Sea of Trees, Haru took a deep breath and stepped forward slowly, one step at a time.Ja: 緑のざわめきが心を静めた。En: The whisper of greenery calmed his mind.Ja: 都会の喧騒からの逃避、それが彼の目的だった。En: Escaping the hustle and bustle of the city was his purpose.Ja: ハルトは静かに考えた。「森の中で、一人で歩くのは本当にいいな」と。En: Haru quietly thought, 'It's really nice to walk alone in the forest.'Ja: 彼は喘息を抱えていたが、それを周りの人には伏せていた。En: He had asthma, but he kept it a secret from those around him.Ja: 自らの弱さを見せたくなかったのだ。En: He didn't want to show his weakness.Ja: しかし、陽光が緑の葉を透過し、幻想的な光が森に満ちる中、突然、彼の胸が重たくなった。En: However, as sunlight filtered through the green leaves, filling the forest with a fantastic light, suddenly his chest became heavy.Ja: 息をするのが苦しくなってきた。En: Breathing became difficult.Ja: 「しまった、発作が来たらどうしよう。」En: 'What should I do if an attack comes on now?'Ja: 心配が膨れ上がり、彼は立ち止まった。En: As worry swelled up inside him, he stopped.Ja: 引き返すべきか、続けるべきか。En: Should he turn back or keep going?Ja: 彼は足を止め、しばらく考えた。En: He paused for a while to think.Ja: そして、彼はもう少しだけ進むことにした。En: Then, he decided to move forward a little more.Ja: けれども、その決断が彼の体を裏切った。En: However, that decision betrayed his body.Ja: 突然、激しい発作に襲われ、彼はひざまずいた。息ができない。En: Suddenly, he was struck by a severe asthma attack, and he knelt to the ground, unable to breathe.Ja: 「助けて！」心の中で叫んだ。En: 'Help!' he screamed internally.Ja: しかし、声を出せなかった。En: But he couldn't produce any sound.Ja: そんな時、遠くから声が聞こえた。En: At that time, he heard voices from afar.Ja: 「大丈夫ですか？」それはアキラとユミだった。En: 'Are you okay?' It was Akira and Yumi.Ja: 彼らはハルトのところに駆け寄り、すぐに助けてくれた。En: They rushed over to him and immediately helped.Ja: アキラは速やかに助けを呼び、ユミはハルトに優しく声をかけた。En: Akira quickly called for help, while Yumi spoke gently to Haru.Ja: 「大丈夫、一緒にいます。」En: 'It's okay, we're with you.'Ja: 森の密やかな美しさの中で、ハルトは二人に支えられながら、少しずつ呼吸を取り戻した。En: In the secret beauty of the forest, supported by these two, Haru gradually regained his breath.Ja: なんとか回復すると、彼は心から感謝した。En: Once he recovered, he thanked them sincerely.Ja: 「ありがとう、本当にありがとう。」En: 'Thank you, truly, thank you.'Ja: その日、ハルトは大切なことを学んだ。En: That day, Haru learned something important.Ja: 弱さを隠すことは強さではない。En: Hiding one's weakness is not strength.Ja: むしろ、助け合うことで本当の強さが生まれるのだ。En: Rather, true strength arises from helping each other.Ja: 森は静かにささやいているようだった。「一人ではなく、共に歩むことの大切さを。」En: It seemed as if the forest was whispering quietly, 'The importance of walking together, not alone.'Ja: 青木ヶ原の森はまた静かに揺れていた。En: Once again, the Aokigahara forest swayed quietly.Ja: ハルトは、もう一度深く息を吸い込み、心を軽くしながら、彼を助けてくれた新しい友人たちと共に森を後にした。En: Haru took another deep breath, feeling lighter at heart, as he left the forest together with his new friends who had helped him. Vocabulary Words:calmed: 静めたhustle and bustle: 喧騒forested: 樹海asthma: 喘息filtered: 透過fantastic: 幻想的betrayed: 裏切ったknelt: ひざまずいたproduced: 出せなかったafar: 遠くからgently: 優しくsincerely: 心からweakness: 弱さregaining: 取り戻したsecret: 密やかなimportance: 大切さstrength: 強さretreated: 引き返すべきdecision: 決断swiftly: 速やかにsupporting: 支えられescapism: 逃避swelled: 膨れ上がりgradually: 少しずつlight-hearted: 心を軽くdecided: ことにしたarises: 生まれるkneeled: ひざまずいたswear: 誓うdue to: による

In a dystopian future, two mercenaries steal a legendary katana from the Mexican Yakuza. Hunted by a relentless Cyborg, their concert turns into chaos as they face off in a deadly final showdown. https://www.instagram.com/6superfabs9/ Director Statement K.O. - Malcriada, the first Mexican cyberpunk film, crafted with passion and dedication by an ensemble of talented artists who poured everything into creating this rich, dystopian universe. This film pushes the boundaries of survival, where moral limits are blurred, and technology has merged with humanity in unprecedented ways. Inspired by iconic sci-fi films of the '80s such as Terminator, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Blade Runner, Malcriada pays homage to these classics while delivering a fresh perspective uniquely rooted in Mexican culture. Accompanying this visual experience is an electrifying soundtrack by the emerging HyperPunk band, Malcriada, led by the talented Mathilde Sobrino and Pepe Pecas. At Reserva Films, we remain committed to genre innovation, presenting audiences with bold new narratives and aesthetics. We stand firmly behind Mexican talent and independent cinema, fostering a creative community capable of delivering powerful productions beyond traditional industry confines. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

This week on PrettyBadMovieGab, Mike and Christian take on Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark 1988 cyberpunk anime. Set in a dystopian Neo-Tokyo, the film follows biker gang members Kaneda and Tetsuo as a government psychic experiment spirals into catastrophe. We dig into the animation that redefined the medium, the dense plot, and whether the hype holds up.Tune in for our full breakdown — the good, the bad, and everything in between.New episodes of PrettyBadMovieGab drop every Sunday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Shinjuku's Summer: A Photographer's Serendipity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-21-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑の夏の朝。En: A summer morning at Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 緑が生い茂り、花々が色とりどりに咲き誇る。En: The greenery is lush, and the flowers are in full bloom, displaying a variety of colors.Ja: アキラはカメラを片手にし、エミコは植物図鑑を手に持ち、園内をゆっくりと歩いていた。En: Akira held a camera in one hand, while Emiko held a botanical guidebook, and they were walking slowly through the garden.Ja: アキラは写真を撮るのが好きだ。En: Akira loves taking photos.Ja: 今日は完璧な一枚を撮りたい。En: Today, he wanted to capture a perfect shot.Ja: 「夏のこの美しさを写真で残せたら」と心の中で思った。En: He thought to himself, "If only I could capture this summer beauty in a photograph."Ja: 彼の隣を歩くエミコは植物学の学生で、花の種類を学ぶのが好きだ。En: Walking beside him was Emiko, a student of botany, who loves learning about different types of flowers.Ja: でも、今日は勉強よりもリラックスしたいと考えていた。En: However, today she wanted to relax rather than study.Ja: 「アキラ、あそこに珍しい花が咲いているよ」とエミコが指差したが、アキラはカメラの画面を見つめていた。En: "Akira, there's a rare flower blooming over there," Emiko pointed out, but Akira was focused on the camera screen.Ja: 人が多いので、彼は良い位置を見つけるのに苦労していた。En: With so many people around, he was struggling to find a good spot.Ja: 「ここは混んでるな。En: "It's crowded here.Ja: ちょっと奥の方に行ってみるよ」とアキラは言った。En: Let's try going further inside," Akira said.Ja: エミコは頷き、本を閉じて彼と一緒に歩き始めた。En: Emiko nodded, closed her book, and started walking with him.Ja: 彼女はただ自然を楽しむことに決めた。En: She decided to simply enjoy nature.Ja: しばらく歩くと、二人は静かな場所を見つけた。En: After walking for a while, they found a quiet spot.Ja: そこで急に夏の雨が降り始めた。En: Suddenly, a summer rain began to fall.Ja: アキラとエミコは急いで近くの東屋に駆け込んだ。En: Akira and Emiko quickly ran to a nearby pavilion.Ja: 「これは意外だったね」とアキラが言った。En: "This was unexpected," Akira said.Ja: 「でも、雨の中の花も撮ってみたい。En: "But I also want to try photographing flowers in the rain."Ja: 」エミコは笑った。En: Emiko laughed.Ja: 「今日は特別だね。En: "Today is special.Ja: 学びたい気持ちはあるけど、ただ見ているだけでも楽しい。En: I still want to learn, but just watching is fun too."Ja: 」雨はやがて小降りになり、雲の間から柔らかな光が差し込んできた。En: The rain gradually subsided, and gentle light began to filter through the clouds.Ja: アキラはその瞬間を狙ってシャッターを切った。En: Seizing the moment, Akira pressed the shutter.Ja: エミコは、ただその景色を眺め、心地よくため息をついた。En: Emiko simply gazed at the view, sighing contentedly.Ja: アキラはカメラをチェックし、満足そうに笑った。En: Akira checked his camera and smiled with satisfaction.Ja: 「いい写真が撮れたよ」と彼は喜びを込めて言った。En: "I got a good shot," he said happily.Ja: その日は二人にとって貴重な時間だった。En: That day was valuable for both of them.Ja: アキラは忍耐と偶然の追求を学び、エミコは勉強から解放された瞬間の喜びを知った。En: Akira learned about the pursuit of patience and chance, while Emiko discovered the joy of moments free from study.Ja: また、新宿御苑には戻ってきたいと思いながら、二人はゆっくりと出口へ向かった。En: Thinking they would like to return to Shinjuku Gyoen again, they slowly headed towards the exit. Vocabulary Words:greenery: 緑lush: 生い茂りbloom: 咲き誇るbotanical: 植物guidebook: 図鑑capture: 撮るphotographing: 撮ってrare: 珍しいcrowded: 混んでるpavilion: 東屋unexpected: 意外だったgradually: やがてsubsided: 小降りになりfilter: 差し込んできたseizing: 狙ってshutter: シャッターgazed: 眺めsighing: ため息をついたsatisfaction: 満足valuable: 貴重なpursuit: 追求patience: 忍耐chance: 偶然discover: 知ったreturn: 戻ってexit: 出口variety: 種類relax: リラックスquiet: 静かなmoment: 瞬間

This week the Bad Dads take on Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo's 1988 anime classic: part cyberpunk biker movie, part psychic apocalypse, part body-horror nightmare, and still one of the most influential animated films ever made.What We CoveredThe motorcycle connection: Sidey picked Akira partly off the back of motorcycle week, with the famous “Akira slide” still instantly recognisable decades later.Neo-Tokyo and the set-up: The Dads discuss the opening destruction of Tokyo, the rebuilt dystopian city, biker gangs, riots, unemployment, militarised politics and general “not a happy place” energy.Kaneda, Tetsuo and the Capsules: Kaneda's iconic red bike, Tetsuo's resentment, the gang hierarchy, and the way their childhood friendship feeds the film's final emotional punch.The psychic test subjects: Takashi, the other child-like espers, the hospital experiments, telekinesis, hallucinations, and the film's blend of sci-fi plot with surreal nightmare imagery.Tetsuo's transformation: From headaches and glass-of-water Force powers to satellite lasers, a metal arm, body horror, and a final monstrous collapse into flesh, pain and chaos.Akira himself: The reveal that Akira is not really “the guy on the bike”, but a dissected psychic force preserved in jars under the Olympic Stadium.The animation: Reegs praises the film's restless visual movement; Dan says the craft makes you forget any resistance to animation; Sidey calls the full-mutant Tetsuo sequence incredible.Influence and legacy: The gang spot echoes and connections to The Matrix, Drive, Watchmen, 2001, Clockwork Orange, The Warriors, Godzilla destruction, and later anime/body-horror culture.Subtitles vs dubbing: Dan finds an English version in the “depths of the internet”, while others stick with Japanese and subtitles.Cris watch status: Cris did not get to the film because he could not find it properly and refused to watch it on a phone — fair, frankly.Key Quotes / Moments“There's very little ball content in Akira.”“The Akira slide… one of the most famous shots in animation.”“It's like the Force, but way more destructive.”“I'm in the revolution, mate. I'm busy.”“SOL Campbell” as the orbital laser gag. Obviously.“It wasn't quite Dogtanian.”VerdictA strong recommend from the Dads. Sidey calls it a great gateway into anime, Dan enjoys it more than expected and finds the animation absorbing, and Reegs loves the film's kinetic craft and cultural footprint. Cris remains technically unconverted, but tempted.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

There is a sentiment going around that Akira is mid. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are here to tell you that the internet is wrong, but also that the people who told you it was a flawless 10 out of 10 masterpiece were wrong too. The truth is more interesting than either side. Akira's animation is a genuine 10 out of 10. Nothing from 1988 looks like this. Almost nothing from 2026 looks like this. The craftsmanship is immaculate, every frame hand-drawn with a fluidity and detail that makes anime produced a decade later look cheap by comparison. The soundtrack is spectacular. The world-building drops you into Neo-Tokyo without a single line of exposition. You don't even hear the word "Akira" for 50 minutes in a movie called Akira. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to **The Scott Adams School!**Today it's just **Erica and Owen** holding down the fort while Marcela takes a couple of days off to do lawyer things. We wish her luck with all the lawyerly activities and look forward to having her back next week.We're excited to welcome back **Akira the Don**, fresh from Mexico and ready to debut **two brand-new Meaningwave tracks featuring Scott Adams**. If you're a fan of Meaningwave and Scott's ideas, you're not going to want to miss these exclusive premieres.Please take a moment to **like, subscribe, and share the stream**. It really helps us grow the community and reach new viewers.Want even more Scott Adams School content and conversation? Join us on **Locals for just $7 per month**. We'd love to see you there.We've also reopened the YouTube comments after the show, and each day we'll be asking a **Question of the Day**. Listen for it before we wrap up, then head to the comments and share your answer.**Question of the Day:**If you could instantly become world-class at one skill, what would it be and why?As always, our opinions are our own.Now grab your beverage, settle in, and let's get started.

Welcome back to The Scott Adams School!Today, Jeff Callahan joins the Home Team as we cover news, current events, and whatever else the day throws at us.Unfortunately, we have to reschedule Akira the Don, but we'll still be debuting his Meaningwave track featuring Scott Adams, and we're excited to share it with you.So grab your favorite beverage, sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation. We're grateful you're here with us.Please like, subscribe, and share the stream with friends. If you're interested in Scott Adams' books, merchandise, or other official links, you'll find them in the channel description.As always, the opinions expressed on this show are our own.Thanks for being part of the community. Let's get started.

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former MLW Middleweight and Tag Team Champion, AKIRA. The former MLW and BJW star joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling journey. Host John Poz and AKIRA talk about breaking into the business, MLW, Bloodsport, BJW, Deathmatches, 2025 being his worst year, Twitch, and so much more.Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast brings you daily cybercrime news on WCYB Digital Radio, the first and only 7x24x365 internet radio station devoted to cybersecurity. Stay updated on the latest cyberattacks, hacks, data breaches, and more with our host. Don't miss an episode, airing every half-hour on WCYB Digital Radio and daily on our podcast. Listen to today's news at https://soundcloud.com/cybercrimemagazine/sets/cybercrime-daily-news. Brought to you by our Partner, Evolution Equity Partners, an international venture capital investor partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop market leading cyber-security and enterprise software companies. Learn more at https://evolutionequity.com

In today's highly fragmented media landscape, most people can't last more than a few seconds without checking their phones for another dopamine hit. We live in a doomscroll culture where audiences raised on social media crave quick, bite-sized content. Yet, modern movies are longer than ever. If collective attention spans are shrinking, why is Hollywood making longer films? Author and USC Film Professor Akira Mizuta Lippit joins Jason Thompson and Dennis to unpack this "length paradox" and explore its impact on the next generation of filmmakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you listen to The Colin McEnroe Show regularly, you likely know that Colin has been influenced by two media theorists: Marshall McLuhan and Neil Postman. Postman wrote Amusing Ourselves to Death, among other books, and McLuhan is probably most famous for the phrase "The medium is the message," in addition to other influential ideas. This hour, we look at the ideas of McLuhan and Postman, and discuss why they still resonate so much today. GUESTS: Bill Yousman: Professor of Media Studies at Sacred Heart University Megan Garber: Staff Writer at The Atlantic who writes about the intersection of politics and culture. She is the author of On Misdirection: Magic, Mayhem, American Politics. She previously worked for Neiman Journalism Lab and the Columbia Journalism Review Andrew McLuhan: Founder and director of The McLuhan Institute, which was founded to conserve and continue media studies in the McLuhan tradition. He is the son of Eric McLuhan and the grandson of Marshall McLuhan MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Passacaglia by Johan Halvorsen (performed by Grégoire Blanc) Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by Gil Scott-Heron Medium is the Massage by Akira the Don, Marshall McLuhan Fish n’ Chip Paper by Elvis Costello Amusing Ourselves to Death by Winston Apple The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on September 5, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reconstructing an Akira Ransomware Kill Chain from Perimeter and Endpoint Logs https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Reconstructing%20an%20Akira%20Ransomware%20Kill%20Chain%20from%20Perimeter%20and%20Endpoint%20Logs/33024 Vaultjacking: One Captured PIN, the Entire Google Password Manager Vault https://phishu.net/blogs/blog-vaultjacking-phishing-the-google-password-manager-vault-in-the-phishu-framework.html From poisoned search results to GPU mining: A cryptojacking campaign abusing ScreenConnect and Microsoft .NET utilities https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/05/26/poisoned-search-results-gpu-mining-cryptojacking-campaign-abusing-screenconnect-microsoft-net-utilities/

You survived another year? Cool. What did you actually do with it?This week Johnny Spoiler opens with a completely unnecessary rant about birthdays before crashing directly into the world of ultraviolence.First up in Home Video Headlines:• Nicolas Winding Refn is resurrecting Maniac Cop with a radical new vision.• The Incredible Edible wraps production — a psychedelic teen body-swap comedy with late-90s energy and complete graduation panic.Then we hit Movie of the Week…VIOLENCE JACK.This isn't your normal anime reaction episode.We're diving into Go Nagai's infamous 1980s OVA trilogy — a post-apocalyptic wasteland of biker gangs, mutant violence, impossible regeneration, underground civil wars, and enough blood to make modern anime blush.Topics include: Why Violence Jack feels like a force of nature instead of a hero Episode rankings and the most disturbing chapter The hidden connection to Devilman that changes everything Why this series may have helped invent post-apocalyptic anime before Akira and Fist of the North Star The scenes that made us question who approved this in the 80s Why somehow… despite all the darkness… this gets a BINGE NOWPlus:Fan Service returns after our Drag Me To Hell discussion pulled in horror fans with strong opinions and cursed energy.Try MEATZY https://tr.ee/GetMeatzyJohnny Closing Time:You can't stay here.You don't have to go home.But you do have to leave. Binge-Watchers Podcast with Johnny SpoilerMovies. Anime. Streaming. Chaos.

Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti joins Eddie Trunk to share his journey through prostate cancer recovery and his clean bill of health four years later. The 72-year-old rock veteran explains his decision to scale back Y&T's touring schedule from 60-80 shows to more manageable runs, while emphasizing he has no plans to retire. Then, Sebastian Bach sits down with Eddie Trunk to share the unexpected story of how he became Twisted Sister's new frontman. Bach reveals his longtime fandom of the band, particularly their early punk-influenced albums like 'Under the Blade' and 'You Can't Stop Rock and Roll.' He discusses his rehearsal experience with Jay Jay French and the band, his favorite Twisted Sister songs to perform, and how he plans to bring back their ferocious live energy. Last but not least, Japanese heavy metal pioneers Loudness' vocalist Minoru Niihara and guitar virtuoso Akira Takasaki join Eddie Trunk and Sebastian Bach to share wild stories from their 45-year career. The band discusses touring with Mötley Crüe in the 80s, their MTV breakthrough with 'Thunder in the East,' and the challenges of recording English lyrics as non-English speakers. In a hilarious moment, Akira finally reveals the meaning behind their iconic phrase 'MZA' from 'Crazy Nights.' Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don't forget to follow Eddie on X, Instagram & TikTok!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.