Podcasts about Akihabara

In Emergent Genders: Living Otherwise in Tokyo's Pink Economies (Duke UP, 2025), Michelle H. S. Ho traces the genders manifesting alongside Japanese popular culture in Akihabara, an area in Tokyo renowned for the fandom and consumption of anime, manga, and games. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in josō and dansō cafe-and-bars, establishments where male-to-female and female-to-male crossdressing is prevalent, Ho shows how their owners, employees, and customers creatively innovate what she calls emergent genders—new practices, categories, and ways of being stemming from the simultaneous fracturing, contestations, and (re)imaginations of older forms of gender and sexual variance in Japan. Such emergent genders initiate new markets for alternative categories of expression and subjectivity to thrive in a popular cultural hub like Akihabara instead of Tokyo's gay and lesbian neighborhood of Shinjuku Ni-chōme. By rethinking identitarian models of gender and sexuality, reconfiguring the significance of capitalism for trans studies and queer theory, and decentering theoretical frameworks incubated in a predominantly United States academic context, Ho offers new ways of examining how trans and gender nonconforming individuals may survive and flourish under capitalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In Emergent Genders: Living Otherwise in Tokyo's Pink Economies (Duke UP, 2025), Michelle H. S. Ho traces the genders manifesting alongside Japanese popular culture in Akihabara, an area in Tokyo renowned for the fandom and consumption of anime, manga, and games. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in josō and dansō cafe-and-bars, establishments where male-to-female and female-to-male crossdressing is prevalent, Ho shows how their owners, employees, and customers creatively innovate what she calls emergent genders—new practices, categories, and ways of being stemming from the simultaneous fracturing, contestations, and (re)imaginations of older forms of gender and sexual variance in Japan. Such emergent genders initiate new markets for alternative categories of expression and subjectivity to thrive in a popular cultural hub like Akihabara instead of Tokyo's gay and lesbian neighborhood of Shinjuku Ni-chōme. By rethinking identitarian models of gender and sexuality, reconfiguring the significance of capitalism for trans studies and queer theory, and decentering theoretical frameworks incubated in a predominantly United States academic context, Ho offers new ways of examining how trans and gender nonconforming individuals may survive and flourish under capitalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Emergent Genders: Living Otherwise in Tokyo's Pink Economies (Duke UP, 2025), Michelle H. S. Ho traces the genders manifesting alongside Japanese popular culture in Akihabara, an area in Tokyo renowned for the fandom and consumption of anime, manga, and games. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in josō and dansō cafe-and-bars, establishments where male-to-female and female-to-male crossdressing is prevalent, Ho shows how their owners, employees, and customers creatively innovate what she calls emergent genders—new practices, categories, and ways of being stemming from the simultaneous fracturing, contestations, and (re)imaginations of older forms of gender and sexual variance in Japan. Such emergent genders initiate new markets for alternative categories of expression and subjectivity to thrive in a popular cultural hub like Akihabara instead of Tokyo's gay and lesbian neighborhood of Shinjuku Ni-chōme. By rethinking identitarian models of gender and sexuality, reconfiguring the significance of capitalism for trans studies and queer theory, and decentering theoretical frameworks incubated in a predominantly United States academic context, Ho offers new ways of examining how trans and gender nonconforming individuals may survive and flourish under capitalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

In Emergent Genders: Living Otherwise in Tokyo's Pink Economies (Duke UP, 2025), Michelle H. S. Ho traces the genders manifesting alongside Japanese popular culture in Akihabara, an area in Tokyo renowned for the fandom and consumption of anime, manga, and games. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in josō and dansō cafe-and-bars, establishments where male-to-female and female-to-male crossdressing is prevalent, Ho shows how their owners, employees, and customers creatively innovate what she calls emergent genders—new practices, categories, and ways of being stemming from the simultaneous fracturing, contestations, and (re)imaginations of older forms of gender and sexual variance in Japan. Such emergent genders initiate new markets for alternative categories of expression and subjectivity to thrive in a popular cultural hub like Akihabara instead of Tokyo's gay and lesbian neighborhood of Shinjuku Ni-chōme. By rethinking identitarian models of gender and sexuality, reconfiguring the significance of capitalism for trans studies and queer theory, and decentering theoretical frameworks incubated in a predominantly United States academic context, Ho offers new ways of examining how trans and gender nonconforming individuals may survive and flourish under capitalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

The Swingin’ Report Show takes you retro game shopping in Japan with Barry and co-host Steve aka ap0c! Learn about our favorite spots in Akihabara, hear Steve’s shopping tips and check out the weird and wild merch Barry bought! [Download] [RSS] [iTunes] [Archive]

- Gast - https://bsky.app/profile/dertedz.bsky.social https://antenneakiba.podigee.io/ - Timestamps - 0:00 Intro 1:38 Ketzer - Tödliches Wissen über die Bewegungen der Erde 12:42 Zenshu 26:02 Devil May Cry (Netflix) 37:23 Pompo The Cinephile 49:26 Link Click: Bridon Arc 1:01:18 Matzes Heavy Metal Story Hour 1:14:41 Solo Leveling 1:28:09 Aquarion: Myth of Emotion 1:43:06 Welcome to the NHK 1:53:44 Silver Triangle

Geishas und Maid-Cafés, Samurais und Spielhöllen, Tempel und Schreine – das alles gehört zu Japan. Das Land bezaubert Besucher durch mystische Landschaften und eine märchenhafte Kultur. In den Hama-rikyu-Gärten in Tokio steht eine 300 Jahre alte Kiefer. Wolkenkratzer rahmen einen See ein, aus dem ein Teehaus ragt. „Shioiri-no-ike“, der Name des Sees, bedeutet „Gezeitenteich“. Er ist mit Salzwasser aus der Bucht von Tokyo gefüllt, der Wasserspiegel hebt und senkt sich mit Ebbe und Flut, Wolfsbarsche und Großkopfmeeräschen tummeln sich darin. An den Metrostationen in der größten Stadt der Welt ist es immer voll, aber nie hektisch. Manga-Fans zieht es nach Akihabara, in das Einkaufsviertel für Elektronikwaren und Computerzubehör. Wer Anime von Hayao Miyazaki und Studio Ghibli mag, kann eine riesige Uhr aus dem Film „Das wandernde Schloss“ vor dem Gebäude des Fernsehsenders Nippon TV bestaunen. Zur Entspannung dient ein Bad in einem Sento. Aus Okinawa stammt die Kampfkunst Karate. Zum Kern von Karatedo gehört das „Do“, das in vielen Namen von Sportarten steckt: Aikido, Judo oder Taekwondo. Der Begriff bezeichnet ein Prinzip der Weltanschauung und stammt aus dem japanischen Zen-Buddhismus. Er kann viele Bedeutungen haben, beispielsweise Weg, Grundsatz oder Methode. Das Ziel jedes Karateschülers ist nicht das Erlernen einer Technik, sondern das Erweitern seines Potenzials. Unsere Autorin Isa Hoffinger besucht alte Meister und lernt von ihnen, wie sie sich selbst verteidigen kann. Die Yoshida Brothers sind berühmte Shamisen-Musiker. Ryoichiro Yoshida und Ken´ichi Yoshida wurden auf der nördlichsten japanischen Hauptinsel Hokkaido geboren. Beide begannen bereits im Alter von fünf Jahren, Musik zu machen. Eine Shamisen ist eine Langhalslaute mit drei Saiten. Sie wird mit einem Plektrum gespielt. Die Ursprünge der Shamisen reichen 400 Jahre zurück. Die Yoshida Brothers berichten über ihre Liebe zur Musik und präsentieren einen Song exklusiv für die NDR-Hörer.

Konnichiwa! Dome ist zurück aus Tokio und hat allerhand Games, Nerdstuff und neue Eindrücke im Gepäck! Unter anderem berichtet er von seinem Besuch im Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, von Retro-Games-Shopping bei Super Potato in Akihabara, von Besuchen im Capcom-, Nintendo- und Bandai-Namco-Store sowie in diversen Pokémon Centern.René hat seinen Keller aufgeräumt und dabei ebenfalls einige Spiele-Schätze gefunden. Von Nintendo über PlayStation bis Xbox wurden einige Spiele und Konsolen ausgegraben.UND: Wir spielen ENDLICH Monster Hunter Wilds! Juchu!Viel Spaß beim Hören!Pixelburg Savegame auf Instagram, Threads und YouTubeDominik Ollmann auf Instagram und ThreadsRené Deutschmann auf Instagram und ThreadsKidults auf Instagram und YouTube  (00:00) - In dieser Folge... (00:18) - Intro (00:40) - Dome ist zurück! (08:03) - 2 Wochen Japan Recap (25:09) - Mitbringsel für René (34:41) - Nintendo Museum (54:05) - René räumt den Keller auf (01:02:58) - Densetsu no Stafy (01:10:51) - Monster Hunter Wilds (01:44:58) - PS5 Disc Laufwerk (01:50:52) - Outro

Magic Knight Rayeart – Taikasoturit on CLAMPin ysärishoujoseikkailu, jossa kolme japanilaista koulutyttöä kutsutaan pelastamaan taikamaailma ohjastamalla taikajättirobotteja. Ajankohtaisina aiheina puhumme BL-harrastamisen historiasta Italiassa sekä sen, miten Akihabara on hiljalleen menettämässä asemaansa Tokion nörttikulttuurin mekkana. Lukujonossa jatkamme ysärishoujoteemaa tekemällä katsauksen kyynisenromanttisista lyhäreistään muistetun Mitsukazu Miharan tuotantoon, jonka parhaiten muistettu helmi on kuvankauniista androidipalvelijoista kertova scifitarinakokoelma Doll. --- Kommentoi | Threads | Mastodon | Bluesky | X | Instagram --- (00:57) – KUULUMISET: CINEMA THERAPY - Cinema Therapy (YouTube) (06:12) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: ESITTELY - Magic Knight Rayearth - Taikasoturit - Saapuminen Cephiroon (kuva) (09:34) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: CLAMP - CLAMP - Doujinsheja tehdään circleinä - Akira Himekawa - Yoshiki Tanaka, Legend of the Galactic Heroes -kirjasarjan kirjoittaja - Onmyodo-magia - Kiinalaisesta mytologiasta ammentavaa fantasiaa 80-90-luvuilla: - Dragon Ball - Ranma 1/2 - Yu Yu Hakusho - Jakso 38, jakso 47 ja jakso 54, joissa puhuimme Tokyo Babylonin epäonnisesta animesovituksesta - Maaretin postaussarja xxxHolicin ja Tsubasa: Reservoir Chroniclen lukemisesta (osa 1, osa 2, osa 3 ja osa 4) (26:20) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: SARJA YLEISESTI - Jakso 78, jossa puhuimme Sugar Sugar Runesta - Jakso 51, jossa puhuimme isekai-genrestä - 90-luvun shoujosarjoja, joissa japanilaiset tytöt päätyvät toiseen maailmaan: - Fushigi Yuugi - The Twelve Kingdoms - Red River - The Vision of Escaflowne - So I'm a Spider, So What? - Ylipappi Zagato on siepannut prinsessa Emerauden (kuva) - Real robot vs. super robot - Riimujumalat ottavat fyysisen muodon mechoina (kuva) - Mainittuja sarjoja, joissa ihmisten negatiiviset tunteet manifestoituvat yliluonnollisina hirviöinä: - Jujutsu Kaisen - Chainsaw Man, josta puhuimme jaksossa 77 - Twin Star Exorcists - Sarja on täynnä itsetietoista fantasiatropeiden kommentointia (kuva) (42:48) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: HAHMOKERRONTA - Hikaru on päähenkilöisä päähenkilö, joka uskoo ystävyyden voimaan (kuva) - Fuu joutuu kohtaamaan taikalähteen koetuksessa itsensä (kuva) - Umi kesyttää taikapetojen kanssa taistelevan Ascot-pojan empatiallaan (kuva) - Romanssit ovat vähän päälleliimatun oloisia (kuva) - Aikuishahmoinen Ascot on aika söpö (kuva) - Zagaton surumielinen vakaumus (kuva) - Seksikkäät pahismimmit olivat ysärishoujon tärkeä lahja maailmalle (kuva) (54:02) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: TAIDE JA TYYLI - Pääkolmikon muodonmuutoskohtauksissa heidän elementtinsä on toteutettu tosi kauniisti (kuva) - Jakso 96, jossa puhuimme toisesta ysärisarjasta Fake - Chibikohellus näyttää aika vanhentuneelta (kuva) - Lantisin ihana taikaenergiahevonen (kuva) (59:06) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: JULKAISU - Hyökkäysten nimet on alun perin kirjoitettu kanjeilla ja niitä selittävillä furigana-teksteillä, jotka tuovatkin kanjeille uuden ääntämisasun ja koko sanalle kaksoismerkityksen, mutta käännöksissä tätä on mahdoton toteuttaa, joten hyökkäykset ovat usein kaksinimisiä (kuva) - Huomaa myös “kjäääää!” - Mia Lewisin akateeminen artikkeli siitä, miten CLAMP käyttää furigana-tekstejä tarinankerronnan ja maailmanrakennuksen välineenä (01:06:09) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: ANIMESOVITUS (01:08:46) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: SPOILERIOSIO - YKKÖSPUOLISKO - Emerauden todelliset tunteet (kuva) - Tukipilarin rakkaus (kuva) - Loppu (kuva) - Jakso 4, jossa puhuimme sarjasta Vinland Saga - Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Jakso 62, jossa puhuimme sarjasta Saiyuki (01:21:20) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: SPOILERIOSIO - KAKKOSPUOLISKO - Kolme Cephiroon saapuvaa valloittajaa: (kuva) - Kiina-henkisen Fahren-valtion prinsessa Aska haluaa tehdä Cephirosta karkkimaan - Lähi-Itä-henkisen Chiseta-valtion prinsessat Tatra ja Tarta haluavat vallata lisää elintilaa kansalleen - Scifihenkisen teknologiavaltio Autozamin komentaja Eagle etsii ratkaisua oman maansa saasteongelmaan - Lantisin ja Eaglen traaginen (b)romanssi (kuva) - TV Tropes: Heterosexual Life-Partners - Geo, Eaglen oikea käsi ja heteroseksuaalinen elämänkumppani (kuva) - Tarinan jälkipuoliskolla on tilaa moraaliselle pohdinnalle ja suureelliselle oopperadialogille (kuva) - Onko tämä maa kaunis? (kuva) - Those Who Walk Away from Omelas, Ursula K. Le Guinin kuuluisa novelli - Mokona (kuva) - Minkä nimen sinä antaisit? (kuva) (01:40:10) – MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH: YHTEENVETO (01:44:22) – BL-HARRASTAMISEN HISTORIA ITALIASSA - Anime Herald: Boys' Love, Fandom, and Italy: A Passionate Affair - New York, New York - Junjou Romantica - Gravitation (01:58:26) – AKIHABARAN ASEMANMENETYS - Animenomics: Akihabara loses its edge as an anime mecca - Unseen Japan: Akihabara: Why Otaku are Fleeing Tokyo's Geektropolis - Petterin Idän lumo -kirjoitukset Akihabaran historiasta vuodelta 2018 löytyvät edelleen Internet Archivesta: - Osa yksi - Osa kaksi - Petterin twiittiketju Spa!-lehden artikkelista tammikuussa 2024 - Spa!:n artikkeli - Nykyään nuorison hengausmesta ei enää ole Shibuya niin kuin 90-luvulla, vaan Shin-Okubo (02:08:05) – HAMPAANKOLOSSA: INIO ASANO - Jakso 110, jossa puhuimme sarjasta Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction ja tekijä Inio Asanon luomisprosessista - Marumujun Mastodon-viesti - Unreal Enginen ja Asanon yhteistyövideo (YouTube) - Asanon tuore sarja Mujina into the Deep - Hiroya Oku (02:12:07) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: BLOGIT - Jakso 17, jossa puhuimme seuraamistamme blogeista - Suomalaisia anime- ja manga-aiheisia blogeja ja podcasteja listasimme vastikään blogirullaamme - Muita mainittuja: - Sarjakupla - Shoujo Sundae - Rosa Remarks ja Barks Remarks -podcastit - DIS-Order-podcast (02:22:23) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: SPY × FAMILY - Spy × Family - Jakso 105, jakso 106 ja jakso 107, joissa olemme aiemmin puhuneet Ivrean uusien sarjojen käännöksistä (02:29:59) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: TENMAKU CINEMA JA PÄÄHENKILÖT - Tenmaku Cinema - Food Wars! - Jakso 109, jossa puhuimme päähenkilöistä - K-On! (02:34:22) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: PÄÄHENKILÖT - Demon Slayer - My Hero Academia - Jujutsu Kaisen - Fullmetal Alchemist (02:37:21) – LUKUJONOSSA: MITSUKAZU MIHARA - Mitsukazu Mihara - IC in a Sunflower - Beautiful People - R.I.P.: Requiem in Phonybrian - Haunted House - The Embalmer - Dokuhime - Miharan uusin kokoelma on vuodelta 2012 - Miharan piirrostyyli ja estetiikka oli aikoinaan merkittävä popularisoija vuosituhannen taitteen goottilolitamuodille, joka nykyään näyttää auttamattoman retrolta - Gothic & Lolita Bible, johon Mihara piirsi useita kansia - Lehden ensimmäinen numero vuodelta 2001 sisälsi Miharan piirtämän shoppailuoppaan Harajukun brändiliikkeisiin - Samaan koulukuntaan kuuluvia josei-mangakoita: - Setona Mizushiro - Jakso 47, jossa puhuimme sarjasta Black Rose Alice - Jakso 71, jossa puhuimme sarjasta The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese - Kyoko Okazaki - Moyoco Anno - Beautiful People -kokoelmasta: - Frankenstein-tyttö (kuva) - Huomaa hirveät valokuvataustat - Tsunderevampyyridaddy (kuva) (02:37:21) – LUKUJONOSSA: DOLL - Doll - Jakso 110, jossa puhuimme sarjasta PTSD Radio - Robottifirman romutusosastolla työskentelevä mies näkee paljon surullisia robottikohtaloita (kuva) - Laiton robotinmodaaja tekee rahasta mitä vain – kuten laittaa sadistisen miehen robotin tuntemaan kipua, mutta silti rakastamaan omistajaansa (kuva) - Seksirobotti tahtoisi voida surra omistajan tuhoamaa kumppaniaan (kuva) - Toisinaan robotit ovat tarinoissa enemmänkin vain sivustaseuraajina ja katalyytteinä (kuva) - Vanhan naisen kymmeniä vuosia vanha palvelusrobotti oli hänelle lopulta rakkaampi kuin perintöä kieli pitkällä odottavat sukulaiset – ja sekin ehkä koki jotain häntä kohtaan (kuva) - Kansilehdellä esimerkki sarjalle tyypillisestä seksikkäästä BDSM-pinup-keikistelystä - Kirishiman tutkijapariskunnan mies kokeili aluksi tehdä prototyyppirobotista kopion vaimostaan, jonka oli menettämässä varhaisiän dementian takia, mutta päätti kuitenkin pitäytyä aidossa ja alkuperäisessä (kuva) (03:16:00) – LOPETUS

In this preview episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dicuss the current state of Tokyo's Akihabara shopping district!You can hear the full episode by joining the ⁠⁠⁠Pure TokyoScope Patreon⁠⁠⁠!You'll get access to full episodes, bonus content, our Discord server, and an archive of past episodes. ⁠⁠⁠Head over to Pure TokyoScope Patreon to subscribe today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We're back for Season 4 of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast! In this episode, Vivz and Amy catch up on life, personal stories, and everything that's happened while we were away. But the highlight? Vivz's dream trip to Japan!

Ranma 1/2 gets a pop-up cafe in March, an interview explains why Gohan lost out on being the main character, and it wasn't due to fan reaction, and Bleach animation director was fired. Also, The Samurai Pizza Cats are returning, Shibuya is being taken over by a Jojo reference, and Evangelion is getting an extended reality game?! Meanwhile in Japan... Turn your bath into soup, a maid cafe adds translation panels to the Akihabara location, and 全家FamilyMart brings back sweet treats for Cat Day!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost Dreams, Found in Akihabara: A Quest for Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-01-31-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: アキハバラの街は、いつも活気に満ちている。En: The streets of Akihabara are always bustling with energy.Ja: 特に冬の朝、頭上には巨大な看板が立ち並び、人々が交差点を忙しそうに行き来している。En: Especially on winter mornings, giant billboards stand tall overhead, and people busily cross intersections.Ja: ハルキは、その中をすり抜けながら、今日の大事なミーティングに思いを巡らせていた。En: As Haruki weaved through the crowd, he was contemplating the important meeting he had today.Ja: 「今日は絶対に成功させないと」と、彼は決意を新たにしていた。En: "I must succeed today," he renewed his determination.Ja: 夢のゲーム会社に入るチャンスだった。En: It was a chance to join his dream game company.Ja: しかし、どこかで落としてしまったポートフォリオを探す必要があった。En: However, he needed to find the portfolio he had somehow dropped.Ja: ポケットに手を入れると、焦りが彼を駆け巡った。En: When he reached into his pocket, a wave of panic swept over him.Ja: 「あれ？ない！」En: "Huh? It's not here!"Ja: アキハバラの人混みの中を必死に戻るハルキの姿。En: Akihabara's crowded streets saw Haruki desperately retracing his steps.Ja: 道端に立ち並ぶアニメグッズの店や、レトロゲームの魅力的な音が彼をさらに慌てさせた。En: The anime merchandise stores lining the road and the enticing sounds of retro games only made him more anxious.Ja: 「どこで落としたんだろう？」En: "Where did I drop it?"Ja: その時、一人の女の子が彼に声をかけた。En: At that moment, a girl approached him.Ja: 「ポートフォリオ探してるの？」En: "Are you looking for a portfolio?"Ja: 彼女はカオリ。色鮮やかなコスプレ衣装をまとい、その笑顔は周囲を明るくした。En: She was Kaori, dressed in a colorful cosplay outfit, with a smile that brightened the surroundings.Ja: 「私も手伝いましょうか？」En: "Shall I help you?"Ja: ハルキは一瞬戸惑ったが、彼女に感謝し協力を求めた。En: Though Haruki hesitated for a moment, he expressed his gratitude and asked for her cooperation.Ja: カオリはアキハバラに詳しく、二人で一緒に歩き出した。En: Kaori was familiar with Akihabara, and the two of them set off together.Ja: 「まずは、道すがらにある可能性のある場所を見てみましょう。」En: "First, let's check the places along the way where it might be."Ja: 途中、節分の豆まきが行われている神社の前を通り、二人は幸運を祈った。En: Along the way, they passed in front of a shrine where setsubun bean-throwing was being held, and they both prayed for good luck.Ja: 冬の冷たい風が彼らの顔を冷やす。En: The cold winter wind chilled their faces.Ja: やっとの思いで、ハルキは駅のホームに駆けつけた。En: Finally, with great effort, Haruki rushed to the train station platform.Ja: ポートフォリオが線路ギリギリに立てかけられているのを見つけた。電車が間もなく到着するところだった。En: He spotted the portfolio propped up precariously close to the tracks, just as a train was about to arrive.Ja: 二人は全速力で駆け寄り、直前で無事にポートフォリオを取り戻した。En: The two sprinted over and managed to retrieve the portfolio just in time.Ja: 「ありがとう、カオリさん！」と、息を切らせながらありがたさを口にするハルキ。En: "Thank you, Kaori-san!" Haruki exclaimed, breathless with gratitude.Ja: 彼女はにっこりと微笑んだ。En: She smiled brightly.Ja: 「これでミーティングには間に合いそうだね。」En: "Looks like you'll make it to the meeting in time."Ja: そして、ハルキはカオリと一緒に、その会社のオフィスに急いだ。En: And so, together with Kaori, Haruki hurried to the company's office.Ja: 会議室に入り、彼はポートフォリオをプレゼンテーションテーブルに並べる。En: Entering the conference room, he laid out his portfolio on the presentation table.Ja: ゲーム会社の担当者はハルキの作品に驚き、その情熱と努力を評価した。En: The representative from the game company was impressed by Haruki's work, admiring his passion and effort.Ja: ミーティング終了後、ハルキは自信を取り戻し、心の底から笑顔になった。En: After the meeting, Haruki regained his confidence and smiled from the bottom of his heart.Ja: 「やっと夢の一歩だ。」En: "It's finally a step towards my dream."Ja: カオリもまた、自分の夢を追い続ける勇気をもらったようだ。En: Kaori too seemed to have gained courage to pursue her own dreams.Ja: アキハバラの街並みを、彼らは新たな仲間として歩き出した。En: As they walked through the streets of Akihabara, they did so as newfound friends.Ja: 冬の寒さの中で、二人の心は温かかった。En: In the winter chill, their hearts were warm. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 活気に満ちているbillboards: 看板intersections: 交差点weaved: すり抜けcontemplating: 思いを巡らせていたdetermination: 決意portfolio: ポートフォリオpanic: 焦りretracing: 戻るmerchandise: グッズenticing: 魅力的なcosplay: コスプレhesitated: 戸惑ったgratitude: 感謝cooperation: 協力precariously: ギリギリにsprinted: 駆け寄りblinding: まぶしいretrieve: 取り戻したexclaimed: 感激を口にするbreathless: 息を切らせながらimpressed: 驚きpassion: 情熱effort: 努力confidence: 自信pursue: 追い続けるshrine: 神社setsubun: 節分bean-throwing: 豆まきchilled: 冷やす

For our first episode of 2025: "otaku culture" as a phenomenon began to emerge, in part, as a reaction against the crass commercialism of postwar Japan. Yet now, it is entirely a part of the fabric of that commercialism. How did that happen? We'll explore it by looking at two fascinating phenomena: the dojin market known as Comiket and the transformation of Tokyo's neighborhood of Akihabara. Show notes here. 

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Akihabara's Unexpected New Year: A Story of Care and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-01-03-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: アキハバラは、冬の風にもかかわらず、色とりどりのネオンが輝き、人々で賑わっていました。En: Akihabara was bustling with people, with colorful neon lights shining despite the winter wind.Ja: 新しい年を迎えるアキハバラは、ハルト、サクラ、ユキの心を躍らせました。En: Welcoming the new year in Akihabara excited Haruto, Sakura, and Yuki.Ja: 彼らは大好きなアニメやゲームのお店を訪問する予定でした。En: They planned to visit their favorite anime and game stores.Ja: しかし、その日、インフルエンザの流行が発生し、多くのイベントがキャンセルされ始めていました。En: However, that day, an outbreak of the flu occurred, and many events began to be canceled.Ja: ハルトは新聞でそのニュースを読み、心配になりました。En: Haruto read the news in the newspaper and became worried.Ja: どうすれば友達と妹を危険から守れるのか考えました。En: He wondered how he could protect his friends and sister from danger.Ja: ハルトはアキハバラに着くとすぐに、周囲を注意深く見回しました。En: As soon as Haruto arrived in Akihabara, he looked around carefully.Ja: 「大丈夫？」彼はサクラに尋ねました。En: "Are you okay?" he asked Sakura.Ja: サクラは微笑み、「大丈夫、でも気をつけましょう」と答えました。En: She smiled and replied, "I'm okay, but let's be careful."Ja: サクラは看護師になりたくて、人々を助けることに情熱を持っていました。En: Sakura wanted to become a nurse and was passionate about helping people.Ja: その間、ユキは兄のそばを飛び跳ねて、「早くお店に行こうよ！」と言いました。En: Meanwhile, Yuki was bouncing around her brother, saying, "Let's go to the store quickly!"Ja: 彼女は元気で好奇心が旺盛で、新年の祝いが待ち遠しくて仕方ありませんでした。En: She was energetic and curious, eagerly anticipating the New Year celebrations.Ja: 昼過ぎ、彼らは電気街の繁華街を歩いている途中、サクラが少し顔色が変わって見えました。En: Around midday, as they were walking through the busy streets of the electric town, Sakura started to look slightly pale.Ja: 「サクラ、大丈夫？」ハルトは心配しました。En: "Sakura, are you okay?" Haruto worriedly asked.Ja: サクラは少し寒い風に震えながら、「ごめん、なんだか具合が悪くなってきた」と言いました。En: Shivering in the chilly wind, Sakura said, "Sorry, I'm starting to feel unwell."Ja: この事態に、ハルトはすぐに行動しなければならないと感じました。En: In this situation, Haruto felt he had to act immediately.Ja: 彼は周りを見て、近くにあるクリニックを見つけて、そこにサクラを連れて行きました。En: He looked around, found a nearby clinic, and took Sakura there.Ja: クリニックでサクラの状態を診てもらい、インフルエンザの兆候と診断されました。En: At the clinic, Sakura's condition was examined, and she was diagnosed with flu symptoms.Ja: 「早く家に帰ろう」とハルトは提案しました。En: "Let's go home quickly," suggested Haruto.Ja: 「お祝いは家でできる。」En: "We can celebrate at home."Ja: 彼らは帰りの道中、いつもより静かでした。En: Their trip home was quieter than usual.Ja: ユキも騒ぐことなく、少し悲しそうでした。En: Yuki also refrained from making noise, looking a little sad.Ja: しかし、家に着くと、ハルトは家での新年祝いを提案しました。En: However, once they arrived home, Haruto proposed a celebration at home.Ja: 「今日は安全が一番大切だよ」と彼は妹に説得しました。En: "Safety is the most important thing today," he persuaded his sister.Ja: 家での静かな祝いや、サクラの健康を第一に考えることで、ハルトは大切なことを学びました。En: By prioritizing a quiet celebration at home and Sakura's health, Haruto learned an important lesson.Ja: 健康と安全が最も重要であると実感しました。En: He realized that health and safety are paramount.Ja: その日、ハルトは仲間を守ることの価値を再確認し、彼はより慎重で保護的になりました。En: That day, Haruto reaffirmed the value of protecting his loved ones and became more cautious and protective.Ja: そして、彼らは小さなケーキを囲んで、新年を祝いました。En: Then, they gathered around a small cake and celebrated the New Year.Ja: 楽しい予定は変わりましたが、大切な人たちと過ごした時間は何にも代えがたいものでした。En: Their fun plans had changed, but the time spent with loved ones was irreplaceable.Ja: 心まで温かくなるような穏やかな新年の始まりでした。En: It was a calm and heartwarming start to the New Year.Ja: ハルトは微笑み、静かに決意しました。「来年はもっと安全で楽しいお祝いをしよう。」En: Haruto smiled and quietly resolved, "Next year, let's celebrate safely and happily." Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑わっているneon: ネオンoutbreak: 流行occurred: 発生したcanceled: キャンセルされたworried: 心配したprotect: 守るcarefully: 注意深くpassionate: 情熱を持っているenergetic: 元気なcurious: 好奇心が旺盛なpale: 顔色が変わってshivering: 震えるunwell: 具合が悪いimmediately: すぐにexamined: 診てもらったdiagnosed: 診断されたrefrained: 控えたpersuaded: 説得したparamount: 最も重要でreaffirmed: 再確認したprotective: 保護的なgathered: 集まったirreplaceable: 何にも代えがたいheartwarming: 心まで温かいresolved: 決意したcelebrate: 祝うsafely: 安全にquieter: 静かanticipated: 待ち遠しかった

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Benvenuti alla nuova puntata di Plot Twister! In questo episodio, io e Rudy vi portiamo nel mondo degli Otaku, una subcultura che ha rivoluzionato la cultura pop globale. Scopriamo insieme la storia, le diverse tipologie e le curiosità che rendono unico questo fenomeno. Dalle radici negli anni '80 fino alla globalizzazione contemporanea, esploreremo tutto quello che c'è da sapere sul mondo Otaku.Se siete appassionati di anime, manga o semplicemente curiosi di capire il fenomeno, questa puntata è per voi!✨ Ascolta ora su Plot Twister! ✨Link utili:YouTubeTwitchInstagram Giappone nel MondoInstagram Plot TwisterInstagram Sono in Viaggio

Originally Recorded: May 17, 2024 Moe Moe Kyun Bakkyun, master! That's right, it's time to see if you're a bad enough made to survive on the mean streets of 90s Akihabara, where the blood and omurice run deep and the cuties are all packing! Join Amon, Jet, Jamal, and Hardy as they dive into Sentai's dub of the adorable and terrifying world of Akiba Maid War, Cygames's 2022 entry in their "spend all that horsegirl money on making interesting anime" program! Our theme music is composed by Gabriel Pulcinelli / Ponpoko in the Distance. You can find more of their work at https://ponpokointhedistance.com/ and at @gabrpulcinelli on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. AUDIO PLATFORMS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47LMCAgEW0BAOy9BnKYmLv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dub-talk/id1514880122 Like what we do? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dubtalkpodcast Or consider buying us a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/dubtalk Hosts: @AmonduulUS @Divinenega @Jamstar529 @SpacemanHardy Editor: @AmonduulUS Music: "Maid Daikaiten" by Tontokoton Staff Ichidou "Junjou Maid Bukkoro-Shu Kiss" by Minami Tanaka "Isshou Onna no Ko Sengen" by Reina Kondō "Yueni Seabura wa Kagayaku" by Team Tontokoton "Meido no Komoriuta" by Rina Satō "Isshou Onna no Ko Sengen" by Rina Satō Selections from the Akiba Maid War OST by Yoshihiro Ike

It's The State of Gaming Podcast, Popzara's in-depth look at what's shaking up the gaming landscape delivered on a monthly basis. Listen as hosts Cory Galliher and Nate Evans guide you through the best, worst, and everything else making headlines and headway in the world of interactive entertainment. The biggest games of the month include: Reynatis, Astro Bot, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, The Casting of Frank Stone, BAKERU, Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, and Wild Bastards. Other notables include: Final Fantasy 16 (PC), God of War Ragnarok (PC), Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Fitness Boxing Featuring Hatsune Miku, Yars Rising, Age of Mythology: Retold, Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Lollipop Chainsaw RePop. But there's more! Sony finally makes the PlayStation 5 Pro official! And it's gonna cost you! Happy 21st birthday to Valve's Steam, which revolutionized how people buy and enjoy PC gaming! Speaking of celebrating, happy 25th anniversary to Sega's Dreamcast, gone but never forgotten (the old console even got name-checked in the 2024 Presidential election). Did you know one of our co-hosts recorded this episode in Japan? If you aren't insanely jealous, listen today to hear this special dispatch from the Land of the Rising Sun! Akihabara, here we come!

Live From Japan: The boys are live from the road in Tokyo!, With tales of Disneysea, Akihabara and Piss Alley, we got it all. Even some glazing. The Costco Guys: Even in a different country, we have to check in on The Costco Guys live stream and see how they pull it off. LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, IN A WELL!, JAPAN!, DICK!, BATHROOM!, HOG HEAVEN!, STALLS!, SHANTY TOWN!, LOCALS!, WHITE PEOPLE!, RENTING!, NEIGHBORHOOD!, RICE!, DON'T LIKE IT!, JUST FILLER!, STOP BEING POLITE!, START BEING REAL!, JET LAG!, COREY!, THE BURBS!, OSAKA!, FLIGHT!, TTS!, HILTON!, LOCALS!, TOKYO DISNEYLAND!, DISNEYSEA! AKIHABARA!, UENO ZOO!, PISS ALLEY!, OMOIDE YOKOCHO!, MENU!, TRIPE!, ALBATROSS!, ICHIRAN!, SHUT DOWN!, SHINJUKU!, SHIBUYA!, DRY!, BEER!, 7/11!, FAMILYMART!, OVERRATED!, ANIME!, BRAIN ROT!, CRACK!, THE COSTCO GUYS!, AJ!, BIG JUSTICE!, STREAM!, THE BRB!, BOCA RATON BARBER!, TRIVIA!, NEW ENGLAND SPORTS!, SPANISH!, CHINA!, WIN THE MEAT!, ARIZONA!,  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

So much has happened while Danny's been on the road: Jesse got married, Jeremy played an indie game, and Frank traveled to (virtual) Akihabara! CHECK OUT FRANK'S ANIME EXPO VIDEO! ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyBCH1RoFoM Anodyne 2: Return to Dust: https://store.steampowered.com/app/877810/Anodyne_2_Return_to_Dust/ Flock: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1472930/Flock/ Akiba's Trip: https://store.steampowered.com/app/333980/AKIBAS_TRIP_Undead__Undressed/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:45 - Jesse Got Married 0:07:00 - Thanking Our Supporters 0:11:55 - Anodyne 2 0:27:10 - Flock 0:48:40 - Games That Take Place in Japan 0:55:15 - Akiba's Trip 1:20:00 - Q: Have you ever enjoyed a game more by ignoring a mechanic? 1:27:58 - Q: What JRPGs would you recommend to a WRPG fan? 1:37:30 - Noclip Updates 1:39:50 - Sign Off  

A Transportation Manager blames anime for giving trucks a bad reputation, Rent-A-Girlfriend gets its 1st adventure game, and Hello Kitty gets spooky with a Junji Ito collaboration! Also, Keroppi goes retro with a 90s-inspired film camera, LiSA announced for SDCC, and dates confirmed for the bilingual debut of Rick and Morty the anime! Meanwhile in Japan, a Deadpool and Wolverine pop-up cafe is coming to Tokyo with a merch raffle, and an 8-floor anime figure shop is opening in Akihabara! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animejamsession/support

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Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield cover Alex Jaffe's questions about SGF showcases, the N64 controller, and DQ slime war crimes. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: Ash Parrish asks: What's your dream Summer Game Fest showcase? (05:46) Why did the Nintendo 64 controller look like that? (14:42) Write a musical about Akihabara twenty years ago. (20:18) Insert Credit Quick Break: Mannequin Deposit by The Houseflies (47:25) Ponda asks: Which video games feature the best eating animations, and why is this difficult? (28:18) Which standard 52 playing card deck game has the best game design? (34:56) When has a game company returning to its roots most paid off? (40:06) LIGHTNING ROUND: Soda Jerk - Car Companies (45:14) Recommendations and Outro (52:15) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: The Matrix (1999) Zion Jem Ready Player One The Matrix Resurrections (2021) The Matrix Online The Animatrix (2003) MultiVersus PC Gaming Show 2024 Devolver Direct: The Return of Volvy An Update from M-Corp (Skate 4 sketch) Sam Richardson Henry Cavill Man of Steel (2013) The Witcher Argylle (2024) Cyberpunk 2077 - Keanu Reeves On Stage Nintendo 64 controller Wii Link's Crossbow Training Hadestown Akihabara The Little Mermaid (1989) Hades Morning Musume Aya Matsuura Ayumi Hamasaki Namie Amuro Hikaru Utada Bôa Dragon Quest Overture Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Tár (2022) Ryū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza series Joey Chestnut Major League Eating: The Game Texas hold 'em Solitaire Tic-tac-toe Contract bridge Blackjack Fallout: New Vegas The Legend of Zelda The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Lost Planet 2 Bionic Commando: Rearmed Dead Rising Dark Void Strider Street Fighter IV Resident Evil 2 Wii Sports Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! Wii Fit Recommendations: Brandon: Get a DNR, get a Five Wishes document, make sure someone can access your medical records Frank: Will your assets, Recognize your own mortality Tim: Don't own a lot of stuff Jaffe: Be mindful of the mess you leave for others This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Mannequin Deposit by The Houseflies, and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Questions this week: Frank: Talk about video game recompilation efforts (05:58) Let's go over the Nintendo Direct (15:39) Insert Credit Presents: Why Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Is So Important, by Patrick Miller (25:57) 3. In video games with romanceable NPCs, should you as a player be unrestricted from pursuing any character regardless of gender or sexuality? (34:33) 4. Please explain the lore of Elden Ring to me. You have 6 minutes. (41:33) Insert Credit Quick Break: Mannequin Deposit by The Houseflies (47:25) 5. Aaron Pickus: If you were working in a rental store, what games would you intentionally place in the wrong cases to give renters a different experience? (48:47) 6. Are esports good? (55:04) LIGHTNING ROUND: New Robot Masters (01:04:56) Recommendations and Outro (01:09:13) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Taskmaster Selling Sunset The Boys Succession Boyz II Men Taskmaster Zelda: Majora's Mask is now a native PC game, and every N64 title could follow its lead Super Mario 64 Decompiled Mega Man: Legacy Collection Raw Danger! Steambot Chronicles Zelda 64 Recompiled: A Revolution In N64 Native Ports For PC (the DigitalFoundry video Frank mentions) Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Announcement Trailer The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Announcement Trailer The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring the Legend of Zelda Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports Mario & Luigi: Brothership – Announcement Trailer Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake - Release Date Trailer Suikoden Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Kingdom Hearts series Final Fantasy series MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - Announcement Trailer Marvel Vs. Capcom 2: New Age Of Heroes Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection GEX Trilogy - LRG 2024 Trailer LEGO Horizon Adventures – Announce Trailer LEGO Star Wars series LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Marvel Spider-Man God of War Astro Bot - Announcement Trailer Pharrell to tell his life story in a Lego movie Elden Ring Dragon Age series Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Official Reveal Trailer Mass Effect series Animal Crossing series The Twilight Zone Inuyasha George R. R. Martin BioShock 2 BioShock BioShock Infinite Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Deus Ex series Gex Planet of the Apes (1968) Sonic the Hedgehog series Garfield licensees Freedom Planet Blockbuster Mario Party series Overcooked! Lethal Company Pummel Party Grand Theft Auto series Overwatch Valorant Counter-Strike 2 SonicFox Justin Wong Evo Moment #37 Saudi Arabia's plan to become the crown prince of gaming League of Legends Valorant Game Changers Nintendo World Championships Dota 2 ESPN8 The Ocho ESPN Esports: Inside its rise, fall and resonance Madden series NBA 2K series Recommendations: Ash: Fund independent news Frank: Become a reader again, Indika Jaffe: 52 Pickup, The House in Fata Morgana This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Mannequin Deposit by The Houseflies, and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield cover Alex Jaffe's questions about SGF showcases, the N64 controller, and DQ slime war crimes. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: Ash Parrish asks: What's your dream Summer Game Fest showcase? (05:46) Why did the Nintendo 64 controller look like that? (14:42) Write a musical about Akihabara twenty years ago. (20:18) Insert Credit Quick Break: Mannequin Deposit by The Houseflies (47:25) Ponda asks: Which video games feature the best eating animations, and why is this difficult? (28:18) Which standard 52 playing card deck game has the best game design? (34:56) When has a game company returning to its roots most paid off? (40:06) LIGHTNING ROUND: Soda Jerk - Car Companies (45:14) Recommendations and Outro (52:15) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: The Matrix (1999) Zion Jem Ready Player One The Matrix Resurrections (2021) The Matrix Online The Animatrix (2003) MultiVersus PC Gaming Show 2024 Devolver Direct: The Return of Volvy An Update from M-Corp (Skate 4 sketch) Sam Richardson Henry Cavill Man of Steel (2013) The Witcher Argylle (2024) Cyberpunk 2077 - Keanu Reeves On Stage Nintendo 64 controller Wii Link's Crossbow Training Hadestown Akihabara The Little Mermaid (1989) Hades Morning Musume Aya Matsuura Ayumi Hamasaki Namie Amuro Hikaru Utada Bôa Dragon Quest Overture Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Tár (2022) Ryū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza series Joey Chestnut Major League Eating: The Game Texas hold 'em Solitaire Tic-tac-toe Contract bridge Blackjack Fallout: New Vegas The Legend of Zelda The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Lost Planet 2 Bionic Commando: Rearmed Dead Rising Dark Void Strider Street Fighter IV Resident Evil 2 Wii Sports Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! Wii Fit Recommendations: Brandon: Get a DNR, get a Five Wishes document, make sure someone can access your medical records Frank: Will your assets, Recognize your own mortality Tim: Don't own a lot of stuff Jaffe: Be mindful of the mess you leave for others This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Mannequin Deposit by The Houseflies, and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Questions this week: Frank: Talk about video game recompilation efforts (05:58) Let's go over the Nintendo Direct (15:39) Insert Credit Presents: Why Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Is So Important, by Patrick Miller (25:57) 3. In video games with romanceable NPCs, should you as a player be unrestricted from pursuing any character regardless of gender or sexuality? (34:33) 4. Please explain the lore of Elden Ring to me. You have 6 minutes. (41:33) Insert Credit Quick Break: Mannequin Deposit by The Houseflies (47:25) 5. Aaron Pickus: If you were working in a rental store, what games would you intentionally place in the wrong cases to give renters a different experience? (48:47) 6. Are esports good? (55:04) LIGHTNING ROUND: New Robot Masters (01:04:56) Recommendations and Outro (01:09:13) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Taskmaster Selling Sunset The Boys Succession Boyz II Men Taskmaster Zelda: Majora's Mask is now a native PC game, and every N64 title could follow its lead Super Mario 64 Decompiled Mega Man: Legacy Collection Raw Danger! Steambot Chronicles Zelda 64 Recompiled: A Revolution In N64 Native Ports For PC (the DigitalFoundry video Frank mentions) Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Announcement Trailer The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Announcement Trailer The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring the Legend of Zelda Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports Mario & Luigi: Brothership – Announcement Trailer Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake - Release Date Trailer Suikoden Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Kingdom Hearts series Final Fantasy series MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - Announcement Trailer Marvel Vs. Capcom 2: New Age Of Heroes Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection GEX Trilogy - LRG 2024 Trailer LEGO Horizon Adventures – Announce Trailer LEGO Star Wars series LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Marvel Spider-Man God of War Astro Bot - Announcement Trailer Pharrell to tell his life story in a Lego movie Elden Ring Dragon Age series Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Official Reveal Trailer Mass Effect series Animal Crossing series The Twilight Zone Inuyasha George R. R. Martin BioShock 2 BioShock BioShock Infinite Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Deus Ex series Gex Planet of the Apes (1968) Sonic the Hedgehog series Garfield licensees Freedom Planet Blockbuster Mario Party series Overcooked! 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Sega previews Saturn at CES, Commodore warns of bankruptcy & Doom brings corporate networks to their knees   These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM!   This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in March 1994. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events.   Alex Smith of They Create Worlds is our cohost.  Check out his podcast here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/ and order his book here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/book   Get us on your mobile device: Android:  https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS:  https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine   And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM   Send comments on Mastodon @videogamenewsroomtimemachine@oldbytes.space Or twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or videogamenewsroomtimemachine@gmail.com   Links: If you don't see all the links, find them here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105189897   7 Minutes in Heaven: Mega Turrican Video Version:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/104910543     https://www.mobygames.com/game/16645/mega-turrican/   Corrections: February 1994 Ep - https://www.patreon.com/posts/february-1994-103514526 Ethan's fine site The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicktoons     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famicom_Disk_System   1994: Coinop goes BIG!     Edge March 1994, pg. 16   Coinop goes small     Edge March 1994, pg. 14     https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2021/03/zool-arcade/   Daytona gets new name     Play Meter, March 1994, pg. 1   Irem shuts down arcade division     Play Meter, March 1994, pg. 1   Karaoke goes CD     https://archive.org/details/cashbox57unse_22/page/38/mode/1up?view=theater      US Rating System to be in place by Xmas     VIDEO-GAME MAKERS WILL SET UP SYSTEM FOR RATING PRODUCTS, WALL STREET JOURNAL, March 7, 1994, Monday, Section: Section B; Page 7, Column 6   UK Rating system to start in March     https://archive.org/details/AmigaFormatMagazine_201902/Amiga_Format_Issue_057_1994_03_Future_Publishing_GB/page/n21/mode/2up   3DO issues ratings system     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n10/mode/1up?view=theater         https://www.mobygames.com/game/1824/hell-a-cyberpunk-thriller/cover/group-13661/cover-30908/   Current NextGen falters at CES     Edge, March 1994, pg. 6   Sega Previews Saturn     https://archive.org/details/ElectronicGamingMonthly_201902/Electronic%20Gaming%20Monthly%20Issue%20056%20%28March%201994%29/page/n57/mode/2up        Edge, March 1994, pg. 6   Nintendo fools no one with SGi demos     Edge, March 1994, pg. 6   Acclaim The Duel demo details     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n9/mode/1up?view=theater     Gregory Fischbach Part 2 - Acclaim - https://www.patreon.com/posts/47720122     Gregory Fischbach Part 1 - Activision - Acclaim - https://www.patreon.com/posts/46578120   3D tool makers show wares at CES     https://archive.org/details/powerplaymagazine-1994-03/page/15/mode/1up?view=theater     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wavefront_Technologies       https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softimage_3D     https://archive.org/details/powerplaymagazine-1994-03/page/17/mode/1up?view=theater   Sega of America announces 32X     MONITOR, The Irish Times, March 15, 1994, CITY EDITION, Section: EDUCATION & LIVING; Pg. Supplement Page 12         SEGA TO ENTER 32-BIT VIDEO GAME MARKET IN FALL WITH PRICE BREAK ON HARDWARE, WALL STREET JOURNAL, March 15, 1994, Tuesday, Section: Section B; Page 6, Column 4, Byline: BY DON CLARK   PSX shown to UK Devs     Edge, March 1994, pg. 13   3DO announces new licensees and PC add-on card     No Headline In Original, WALL STREET JOURNAL, March 11, 1994, Friday, Section: Section B; Page 5, Column 4     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3DO_Interactive_Multiplayer#Licensed_systems   Microsoft WON'T provide an OS for Saturn     Microsoft plays down Sega video game role, Financial Times (London,England), March 10, 1994, Thursday, London, Section: International Company News; Pg. 30, Byline: By LOUISE KEHOE and MICHIYO NAKAMOTO   Crystal Dynamics signs on for Saturn development     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n11/mode/1up?view=theater        https://www.mobygames.com/game/company:1281/platform:sega-saturn/sort:-date/page:1/   CD32 haralds CD revolution in UK     MONITOR, The Irish Times, March 15, 1994, CITY EDITION, Section: EDUCATION & LIVING; Pg. Supplement Page 12      Nintendo announces Super Gameboy     NINTENDO UNIT UNVEILS DEVICE, WALL STREET JOURNAL, March 15, 1994, Tuesday, Section: Section C; Page 6, Column 6   Nintendo still smug, despite share price collapse     Nintendo still at the top of its game, Despite sagging shares, firm outscores rivals in efficiency, profitability, The Nikkei Weekly (Japan), March 28, 1994, Section: INDUSTRY; Pg. 9, Byline: BY ASAKO ISHIBASHI Staff writer   Nintendo profits expected to fall by 40%     Nintendo group's pretax profit to fall 40%, daily says, Japan Economic Newswire, MARCH 31, 1994, THURSDAY, Dateline: TOKYO, March 31 Kyodo     Sega Enterprises to raise dividend, skip share split, Japan Economic Newswire, MARCH 10, 1994, THURSDAY, Dateline: TOKYO, March 10 Kyodo   Acclaim reports record earnings!     Playthings, March 1994, pg. 10   NBA Jam launch to match Mortal Kombat     NBA Jams' Wins Acclaim; TriStar's New Cover Girl, Billboard, March 19, 1994, Section: HOME VIDEO; Shelf Talk; Pg. 68, Byline: by Elleen Fitzpatrick   Midway dumps Acclaim     https://www.nytimes.com/1994/03/31/business/company-news-nintendo-licensing-deal-rocks-acclaim-s-stock.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1994/03/18/business/stocks-advance-on-good-inflation-news.html     NINTENDO'S PROJECT REALITY GAME SYSTEM GETS LIFT IN ACCORD WITH WMS INDUSTRIES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, March 31, 1994, Thursday, Section: Section B; Page 7, Column 1, Byline: BY JIM CARLTON   Sega shows off Virtua Racing on Genesis     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n87/mode/1up?view=theater   Playmates Toys gets into games     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n13/mode/1up?view=theater         https://www.mobygames.com/company/1481/playmates-interactive-entertainment-inc/games/   Playmates revenue drops     Playmates sales fall 10pc to $ 1.42b in saturated market, South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), March 22, 1994, Section: Business; Pg. 3, Byline: By CARRIE LEE   EA signs Shaq and Jordan     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n25/mode/1up?view=theater      Commodore Australia closes down     IT'S NOT ALL DOOM AND GLOOM FOR COMMODORE; COMPUTER VISION, Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), March 21, 1994 Monday, Late Edition, Section: COMPUTERS; Pg. 50 Commodore warns of imminent bankruptcy         https://www.nytimes.com/1994/03/26/business/company-news-computer-pioneer-signals-bankruptcy-near.html?searchResultPosition=1     https://archive.org/details/amiga-computing-magazine-071/page/n11/mode/2up  https://archive.org/details/amazing-computing-magazine-1994-03/page/n81/mode/2up   VFX1 brings VR home     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n13/mode/1up?view=theater         https://archive.org/details/powerplaymagazine-1994-03/page/12/mode/1up?view=theater        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VFX1_Headgear  https://archive.org/details/PC-Player-German-Magazine-1994-03/page/n19/mode/2up   New World bought by NTN     https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gaming_World_Issue_116/page/n13/mode/1up?view=theater   MCA announces game studio     https://www.mobygames.com/company/1982/universal-interactive-inc/       https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n13/mode/1up?view=theater   Broderbund signs up affiliates     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n9/mode/1up?view=theater   Rocket Science goes full Siliwood     https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gaming_World_Issue_116/page/n14/mode/1up?view=theater   Microsoft's got game     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n10/mode/1up?view=theater   Newton gets games     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n9/mode/1up?view=theater      Sierra goes big on CGI     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n13/mode/1up?view=theater   Tsunami wants to inject you into a game     https://www.mobygames.com/game/1478/blue-force/trivia/         https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n11/mode/1up?view=theater   Dragon's Lair comes to CDRom     https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-03/page/n18/mode/1up?view=theater   Shareware confusion rises     https://archive.org/details/PC-Player-German-Magazine-1994-03/page/n25/mode/2up?q=shareware        https://archive.org/details/Aktueller_Software_Markt_-_Ausgabe_1994.03/page/n5/mode/2up   Company networks get Doom-ed!     https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gaming_World_Issue_116/page/n13/mode/1up?view=theater   Microsoft announces Microsoft Network     Microsoft to test PC network, Financial Times (London,England), March 14, 1994, Monday, London, Section: International Company News; Pg. 19   IBM and Videotron team up     https://www.nytimes.com/1994/03/12/business/company-news-videotron-and-ibm-to-explore-interactive-technology.html        https://techmonitor.ai/technology/ibm_previews_its_powerpc_403ga_emebedded_microcontroller_chip        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerPC_400#PowerPC_403        https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=gJaSV-oulLE        https://books.google.ca/books?id=aeQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA62&dq=videoway+popular+mechanics&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwixn-r1wrTpAhWPbs0KHbhTC6AQ6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&q=videoway%20popular%20mechanics&f=false     https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/groupe-videotron-lte      Japanese recession hits Akihabara     https://www.nytimes.com/1994/03/05/world/tokyo-journal-electronics-district-hits-hard-times.html?searchResultPosition=1         Survey reveals some winners amid chilly business climate, The Daily Yomiuri, March 28, 1994, Monday        https://www.triptojapan.com/blog/akihabara-exploring-tokyo-s-electric-town   Discounting takes Japanese retail by storm     Cheap and cheerful: Changing patterns of Japanese retailing, Financial Times (London,England), March 15, 1994, Tuesday, London, Section: Pg. 24, Byline: By EMIKO TERAZONO   Rhino Group grows     Enlarged Rhino advances to Pounds 2m, Financial Times (London,England). March 4, 1994, Friday, London, Section: UK Company News; Pg. 24, Byline: By PAUL TAYLOR   UK mag publisher Impact calls it quits     THE GAMES OF CHANCE; You don't need to live in the metropolis to make a million from mags, The Guardian (London), March 10, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN FEATURES PAGE; Pg. 17         https://archive.org/details/zzap64-magazine-106        https://archive.org/details/amiga-force-16/page/n11/mode/2up?view=theater        https://segaretro.org/Impact_Magazines   Dark Horse Comics gets into games mag business     https://archive.org/details/max-overload-01/mode/2up       https://archive.org/details/AmigaFormatMagazine_201902/Amiga_Format_Issue_057_1994_03_Future_Publishing_GB/page/n19/mode/2up      Move over cover disks...CDs are here!     https://archive.org/details/powerplaymagazine-1994-03/page/9/mode/1up?view=theater   Multimedia Porn becomes harder to ignore     https://archive.org/details/AcornUser140-Mar94/page/n21/mode/2up        https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gaming_World_Issue_116/page/n9/mode/2up        https://archive.org/details/amiga-computing-magazine-071/page/n29/mode/2up     https://archive.org/details/PC-Player-German-Magazine-1994-03/page/n17/mode/2up   McGraw Hill publishes Best of Byte     https://www.nytimes.com/1994/03/01/science/peripherals-the-bytes-of-the-past-emerge-as-a-book.html?searchResultPosition=1       https://archive.org/details/bestofbyte0000rana   Japan buys more chips abroad     Japan, U.S. emphasize 3 sectors for foreign chips Tokyo Relieved No Guarantee Sought, The Nikkei Weekly (Japan), March 28, 1994, Section: ECONOMY; Pg. 2, Byline: BY HIROSHI NAKAMAE Staff writer      Girls need to get into games     A TOOL FOR WOMEN, A TOY FOR MEN: VIDEO GAMES HELP BOYS GET A HEAD START, WALL STREET JOURNAL, March 16, 1994, Wednesday, Section: Section B; Page 1, Column 6, Byline: BY WILLIAM M BULKELEY   Carmen Sandiego goes around the world     https://archive.org/details/powerplaymagazine-1994-03/page/8/mode/1up?view=theater       https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_in_the_World_Is_Carmen_Sandiego%3F_(game_show)#International_versions   Magic the Gathering takes gaming market by storm     Playthings, March 1994, pg. 18   Linux launched     https://twitter.com/WeAreRSGroup/status/1768186561227538885/photo/1   RIP John Candy     https://www.nytimes.com/1994/03/05/obituaries/john-candy-comedic-film-star-is-dead-of-a-heart-attack-at-43.html?searchResultPosition=7 Recommended Links:   The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/ They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/ Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/ The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/ Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/ Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/ Playthrough Podcast: https://playthroughpod.com/ Retromags.com: https://www.retromags.com/ Games That Weren't - https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/ Sound Effects by Ethan Johnson of History of How We Play. Copyright Karl Kuras

Join me in this VAGABOND SHORT episode, where I take you on a quick tour of Tokyo, offering my top recommendations for must-see and must-do experiences in the city.  7. Tsukiji Fish Market: Indulge your senses at Tsukiji Fish Market, a paradise for seafood lovers. Dive into the chaos guided by neon signs and enthusiastic vendors. Experience a culinary adventure where every bite is a flavour crescendo.  6. Meiji Shrine: Escape the urban buzz at Meiji Shrine, surrounded by ancient cedar trees. Participate in traditional rituals and immerse yourself in the spiritual embrace of Japanese culture.  5. Ueno Park and Zoo: Take a breather in Ueno Park, an urban oasis offering picturesque beauty and playful charm. Every step is a brushstroke on Tokyo's canvas of natural wonders.  4. Tokyo Tower: Ascend Tokyo Tower for spectacular views of the city skyline. Experience the dynamic heartbeat of Tokyo from its iconic symbol.  3. Odaiba: Step into the future at Odaiba, where innovation and recreation blend seamlessly. Explore a tangible, dazzling reality amid breath-taking vistas and mecha wonders.  2. Akihabara – Electric Town: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Akihabara, Tokyo's neon-drenched playground. It's a celebration of all things geeky in an electrifying atmosphere.  1. Shibuya Crossing: Step into the chaotic symphony of Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo's pulsating heart where tradition meets modernity. Experience the electric energy of this iconic pedestrian intersection.  Links and Resources  For more background information on the top tourist attractions in Tokyo, I recommend checking out the following resources:  - Shibuya Crossing  - Tsukiji Fish Market  - Meiji Shrine  - Tokyo Tower  - Akihabara  - Odaiba  - Ueno Park and Zoo  These links lead to official and informative websites where you can learn more about each attraction's history, significance, and visitor information.  Stay adventurous and keep exploring with The Radio Vagabond. 

Join me in this VAGABOND SHORT episode, where I take you on a quick tour of Tokyo, offering my top recommendations for must-see and must-do experiences in the city.  7. Tsukiji Fish Market: Indulge your senses at Tsukiji Fish Market, a paradise for seafood lovers. Dive into the chaos guided by neon signs and enthusiastic vendors. Experience a culinary adventure where every bite is a flavour crescendo.  6. Meiji Shrine: Escape the urban buzz at Meiji Shrine, surrounded by ancient cedar trees. Participate in traditional rituals and immerse yourself in the spiritual embrace of Japanese culture.  5. Ueno Park and Zoo: Take a breather in Ueno Park, an urban oasis offering picturesque beauty and playful charm. Every step is a brushstroke on Tokyo's canvas of natural wonders.  4. Tokyo Tower: Ascend Tokyo Tower for spectacular views of the city skyline. Experience the dynamic heartbeat of Tokyo from its iconic symbol.  3. Odaiba: Step into the future at Odaiba, where innovation and recreation blend seamlessly. Explore a tangible, dazzling reality amid breath-taking vistas and mecha wonders.  2. Akihabara – Electric Town: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Akihabara, Tokyo's neon-drenched playground. It's a celebration of all things geeky in an electrifying atmosphere.  1. Shibuya Crossing: Step into the chaotic symphony of Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo's pulsating heart where tradition meets modernity. Experience the electric energy of this iconic pedestrian intersection.  Links and Resources  For more background information on the top tourist attractions in Tokyo, I recommend checking out the following resources:  - Shibuya Crossing  - Tsukiji Fish Market  - Meiji Shrine  - Tokyo Tower  - Akihabara  - Odaiba  - Ueno Park and Zoo  These links lead to official and informative websites where you can learn more about each attraction's history, significance, and visitor information.  Stay adventurous and keep exploring with The Radio Vagabond. 

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In this episode, we dive into the vibrant heart of Tokyo, exploring the top areas to stay in Tokyo that promise unforgettable stays. Whether you are looking for bustling streets filled with shops, towering skyscrapers, or the tranquil and traditional beauty of old Japan, Tokyo offers some amazing neighborhoods - or wards - that are sure to indulge your senses and immerse you in unforgettable experiences. This episode not only focuses on some of our favorite spots but also dives into areas of significance for tourists and locals alike, ensuring an immersive experience for first-timers as well as more seasoned travelers to Tokyo. Join us as we explore Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa, Akihabara and Roppongi, highlighting each neighborhood's distinct personality and attractions, ensuring travelers can choose the perfect base for their adventures in Japan's dynamic capital. To dive deeper, be sure to check out our Japan and Destinations pages. Cheers!

In this enlightening episode, the Top Areas to Stay in Tokyo, we dive into the vibrant heart of Tokyo, exploring the top neighborhoods that promise unforgettable stays. Whether you are looking for bustling streets filled with shops, towering skyscrapers, or the tranquil and traditional beauty of old Japan, Tokyo offers some amazing neighborhoods - or wards - that are sure to indulge your senses and immerse you in unforgettable experiences. This episode not only focuses on some of our favorite spots but also dives into areas of significance for tourists and locals alike, ensuring an immersive experience for first-timers as well as more seasoned travelers to Tokyo. Join us as we explore Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa, Akihabara and Roppongi, highlighting each neighborhood's distinct personality and attractions, ensuring travelers can choose the perfect base for their adventures in Japan's dynamic capital. To dive deeper, be sure to check out our blogs and pictures of Tokyo for our destinations page. Cheers!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Tokyo's Vending Machine Saga: A Tale of Friendship and Unexpected Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/tokyos-vending-machine-saga-a-tale-of-friendship-and-unexpected-connections Story Transcript:Ja: 都会のビーコンとして立つスカイツリーの影から、東京の喧噪がこだまする朝が始まっていた。キラキラと太陽が映るガラスに囲まれた隅田川。そこでは、3人の友人：ユキ、ハルト、アオイが待ち合わせをしていた。En: From the shadow of the Tokyo Skytree, standing tall as a beacon in the city, the bustling morning of Tokyo began. The Sumida River surrounded by sparkling sunlight reflecting off the glass. There, three friends – Yuki, Haruto, and Aoi – had arranged to meet.Ja: ユキは、ハルトとうきうきした話をしている。同時に、自動販売機で飲み物を買おうとしている。手元が滑り、意図せずコインを落としてしまう。恥ずかしさで、自動販売機に丁寧にお辞儀をした。En: Yuki was excitedly chatting with Haruto as they stood there. At the same time, she was trying to buy a drink from a vending machine. Her hand slipped, accidentally dropping a coin. Feeling embarrassed, she politely bowed to the vending machine.Ja: "ユキ、自動販売機に謝るんじゃないよ、笑"ハルトが言いながら笑った。En: "Yuki, don't apologize to the vending machine, ha-ha," Haruto chuckled, teasing.Ja: "だって恥ずかしいんだもん！"ユキが弱々しく反論した。アオイがそっと笑って、ユキの頭を軽くたたいた。En: "But it's embarrassing!" Yuki weakly protested. Aoi gently laughed and lightly tapped Yuki's head.Ja: 事件はそこから始まった。彼らは当然、自動販売機からお返事が返ることはないと思っていた。そして、それは、築地市場で新鮮な寿司を食べながら、浅草の雷門を探索し、秋葉原の電化製品店を見て回るといった一日の計画の一部に過ぎなかった。En: That's where the incident began. Naturally, they had never expected any response from the vending machine. It was just a part of their plan for the day – to eat fresh sushi at Tsukiji Market, explore the Thunder Gate in Asakusa, and browse the electronics stores in Akihabara.Ja: だが、その日の終わりに、再びその自動販売機の前を通ったとき、予想外の事が起こった。ユキの前に、一枚のコインが落ちていた。ユキがその自動販売機にお辞儀をしてから一日経っていた。En: However, at the end of that day, when they passed by the vending machine again, something unexpected happened. There was a coin lying in front of Yuki. A whole day had passed since Yuki bowed to that vending machine.Ja: 彼女は驚いて"これって、自動販売機がお返事してくれたのかな？"と尋ねた。ハルトとアオイは驚いた表情を見せ、笑いながら彼女の頭をはたいた。En: Surprised, she asked, "Could it be that the vending machine responded to me?" Haruto and Aoi showed surprised expressions, laughing as they playfully tapped her head.Ja: それ以降、ユキ、ハルト、アオイの3人は、自動販売機に敬意を表すという新たな習慣が生まれた。彼らにとって、それはただのお辞儀ではなく、友情の新たな形となったのだ。これは、見る人によって違う意味を持つ東京の物語から生まれた一つのエピソードだ。それは東京という街、そして3人の絆を強く表している。En: From that moment on, a new tradition emerged for Yuki, Haruto, and Aoi – showing respect to vending machines. For them, it became more than just a gesture; it symbolized a new form of friendship. It was an episode born from a Tokyo story that carried different meanings for different viewers. It highlighted the city of Tokyo, the strong bond between the three friends. Vocabulary Words:beacon: ビーコンcity: 都会bustling: 喧噪morning: 朝river: 川friends: 友人chatting: 話vending machine: 自動販売機drink: 飲み物coin: コインembarrassed: 恥ずかしいapologize: 謝るlaughed: 笑うprotested: 反論incident: 事件expected: 予期plan: 計画surprised: 驚いたresponded: お返事respect: 敬意gesture: お辞儀symbolized: 表すbond: 絆episode: エピソードcarry: 牽引するhighlighted: 強調different: 違うmeanings: 意味emerged: 生まれるtradition: 習慣

Japanese language programs in a non-university setting are a rarity in Louisiana, but fortunately for some students in the Greater New Orleans area, one school has them covered! The Krewe sits down with Dr. Tara Sanchez to discuss how she established a Japanese language program at Chalmette High School and how that program is providing opportunities not only for language learning but cultural exchange!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:04:00)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:53:30)------ Chalmette High & Kakehashi Project Links ------St. Bernard's Article on Kakehashi Project TripKakehashi Project Information------ Past KOJ Episodes on Language ------Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar2024 Matsue-New Orleans Sister City Exchange Application

去年曾和小狸住到一間上野諾加飯店，留下深刻印象。這次發現秋葉原也有分店，而且就在唐吉訶德對面巷子中，在HafH赫夫網站上還有房，我就去住了兩晚！實現了宅男可以住在秋葉原的夢想，哇哈哈！ 日本自助旅遊中毒者 x HafH 赫夫：特別加場訂閱優惠 https://supr.link/wbW3n a.前 300 名可以獲得額外 100 HafH Coins 匯入於帳上（6 月中實現） ＊ 6 月中發放時需保持訂閱狀態，若遇休眠會籍則順延名次 ＊若超過 300 名則仍保有正常邀請機制的 100 HafH Coins b.六月底抽出 3 名會員可獲得 2,000 HafH Coins！ ＊不限前300 名，抽出之前加入訂閱皆有機會。 ＊抽出時須為訂閱狀態。若抽出為休眠會籍，不另行抽得獎者 詳情請收聽此集： 240416 HafH赫夫訂閱制旅宿平台介紹 特別加場04b優惠 https://linshibi.pse.is/5tcjgt 1.這間旅館2020年9月1日開幕，我入住的是最小的標準雙人客房：18㎡，1大床。他有很多房型，其他房型在21~35平米之間，算是房間偏大的旅館。 2.交通上很便利，最近的站是銀座末廣町站徒步5分，到JR秋葉原站徒步6分，到日比谷線/筑波快線秋葉原站徒步10分。 3.比較特別的是這間旅館是圍繞著音樂、藝術和品味作為核心，他們的目標是透過住宿體驗讓住客秋葉原的文化和情感。整個室內安裝了高品質的音響（建議您去一樓的廁所看看...），每個房間都配備藍芽音響，越高級的房型還會有越高級的品牌。我房間的是日內瓦Geneva的藍芽音響。 4.房間內裝：雖然是最小的房型，但因為僅有淋浴，因此不會覺得房間太小，拉大行李進房攤平在地上綽綽有餘。可以將手機鏡像投影到電視上。席夢思的床墊非常好睡。 5.一樓PIZZERIA & BAR NOHGA 是一家「西班牙義大利」的全日餐廳。以西班牙酒吧精神的熱情歡迎客人，供應窯烤披薩。這間餐廳google有4.4分（472個評價），tabelog也有3.54分（247個評價）。晚上回去就像夜店一樣充滿外國人，非常熱鬧。 6.我遇到的客人幾乎都是金髮碧眼的歐美人士。也因為外國人多，櫃台每位員工的英文都非常流暢，且待客非常熱情，很主動解決客人的問題。 7.小細節就看得出用心：入住就送一個代幣可以在大廳扭蛋，可以扭到一個籤，旅館的貼紙等等。我扭的第一個球還多送了一個代幣，可以再扭一次。哈哈！ 8.唯一比較可惜的是早餐。沒有比較沒有傷害，上野諾加飯店的早餐實在太讚了，這間的早餐就比較平凡了。我看有部落客寫有班尼迪克蛋、披薩可以吃，但我去的時候並沒有。我不知道是不是有所改變了，這滿可惜的，我還滿想吃她的窯烤披薩。 9.斜對面的BicCamera開到9PM，對面的唐吉訶德24小時營業。鄰近美食選擇豐富，包括九州JANGARA拉麵秋葉原總店就在旅館對面，丸五豬排。我這次吃了鳥つね自然洞親子丼，中華そば専門 田中そば店，炸牛排 壹貳參，都很不錯！（至於天下一品...咳咳咳） 諾加飯店目前已有上野，秋葉原，京都清水寺三間分店。 我這次在HafH赫夫訂閱制旅宿平台訂了幾間住宿： Oakwwood Premier Tokyo：2500 HafH Coins起 https://www.hafh.com/zh-tw/properties/1150 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Spring（奈良大和魯內酒店）：300 HafH Coins起 https://www.hafh.com/zh-tw/properties/1194 Quintessa Hotel Tokyo Ginza（東京銀座昆特薩酒店）：1250 HafH Coins起 https://www.hafh.com/zh-tw/properties/2397 NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO（東京秋葉原諾加飯店）：900 HafH Coins起 https://www.hafh.com/zh-tw/properties/1114 歡迎追蹤林氏璧孔醫師的發聲管道，了解最新的日本旅遊訊息！ 我的電子名片 https://lit.link/linshibi 日本優惠券大平台和近期活動資訊 https://linshibi.com/?p=20443 日本藥妝店優惠券大集合 https://linshibi.com/?p=27381 歡迎贊助04b喝咖啡 https://pay.firstory.me/user/linshibi

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Ever wanted to learn Japanese and just not know where to start? The Krewe sits down with Walden Perry, a Louisiana native who prior to 2020 had zero Japanese language experience. What started as a personal challenge during the pandemic became a multi-year self-study language learning adventure. And as with all adventures, there are ups and downs. Tune in here for some tips and suggestions on how to get started tackling language study on your own, what mistakes to avoid, and how to take your Japanese to the next level.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (01:03:12)------ Self-Study Links ------Walden's Year 1 Benchmark VideoWalden's Year 2 Benchmark VideoWalden's WorldWalden's World DiscordAnkiJapanese from Zero! Website------ Past KOJ Episodes on Language ------Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar2024 Matsue-New Orleans Sister City Exchange Application

Readers, Friends, Members of the Scientific Community! You, astute as you are, may recall a moment in the distant past in which Sara and Runa adamantly proclaimed that they would never cover Steins;Gate on the podcast - This memory which some of you may hold is LIVING PROOF of the phenomena which we will henceforth discuss in today's episode. You see, that was an alternate, parallel timeline in which we did not discuss Steins;Gate! Thanks to miracles no smaller than the manipulation of the flow of time itself, and also Sara's carefully curated Steins;Gate Abridged playlist, we have arrived at the present day, present timeline. This month, Sara and Runa discuss the ins and outs, befores and afters, and the even the erstwhiles of the timeline hopping narrative of Steins;Gate (2009). As part of the Science Adventure series it shares some references to a previous Say it in Red subject: Chaos;Head Noah. In both games you can see characters grounded in the culture and various subcultures of specific regions of Tokyo (Shibuya for Chaos;Head and Akihabara in Steins;Gate) along with characters who engage with internet subcultures and message boards like 4Chan. Where Chaos;Head focused on the protagonist's dysfunction and delusions having an impact on reality itself, Steins;Gate focuses on a small group of university students who inadvertently create not one but two different forms of time travel. The first allows them to send text messages to people in the past, altering the conditions of reality in the present. The second allows them to send their own consciousness back through time to a previous date. Both of these methods rely on a microwave connected to a cell phone receiver.As the club dabbles (and then fully plunges) into time travel and time alteration, our Protagonist Rintaro Okabe realizes that his dear childhood friend Mayuri seems doomed, perhaps even destined, to die no matter how they try to change the course of history. Throughout all of this, the genius girl who Rintaro is definitely not fond of and intimidated by, Kurisu Makise, is improving their time travel devices and discussing the theories, implications, and repercussions of their meddling with Time. In between all of this, they also find time to flirt while revealing themselves to each be nerds who spend a lot of time arguing about conspiracy theories on 4chan. In the end, however, Rintaro Okabe faces a profound dilemma, one that will force him to undo all of his work and truly consider the potential, and futility, of time travel.For this episode, we followed a Steins;Gate Abridged playlist which Sara constructed - this playlist cuts out portions of the game, including sections which include significant and prolonged transphobia. We don't discuss that material in detail, but we do reference it as part of our discussions.  As always, if you enjoy our show please consider rating us and leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Our patreon (at patreon.com/sayitinred) also hosts a growing number of bonus episodes, released around the second week of each month. Our most recent episodes include a reflection on the a full overview of Touhou and its many girls, an exploration of Fantasy Romance webcomics and manwha tropes, and most recently: a lengthy expedition into the House of Leaves. 

On 8 June 2008, the crossing of Kanda Myojin-dori and Chuo-dori in Akihabara, Tokyo, was bustling with the usual weekend throng of shoppers and tourists. However, chaos would soon break out as a van drove straight into the crowd, before the driver stepped out with a knife; in what would turn out to be one of the most heinous crimes in Japanese history. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. - Love Heinous? But feel its getting too dark for you? Check out:

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We stayed somewhere TITE KUBO HIMSELF stayed!! Welcome to the Bleach fan's ULTIMATE Japan trip!! We spent $6000 on various Bleach merchandise, figures, gacha, stickers, etc, stayed in the Bleach-themed hotel room, AND one of us is now engaged! Also one of us now owns 8 different Ichigo figures, 1 Nel figure, AND a super rare Hiyori figure :)Join our discord: https://discord.gg/bgtUVfuhGkFollow us: https://twitter.com/theweebsguild https://instagram.com/theweebsguildBuy our merch: https://weebsguildstore.comhttps://weebsguild.comWelcome back to what we're calling the Bleach Boys Filler Arc! With no Bleach news to report we're talking all about Sam's trip to Japan with a special guest, his fiance, Katie! Of course, Jose and Pithes are there as well! We talk about their 14-day itinerary and all the must-see places if you are a Bleach, Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War, or just an anime fan this is the perfect starting point. We cover it all from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone, Kawazu, and more! Wondering where to get the best Bleach merch in Japan? we got you! Want to know the insider tips to Akihabara? We got you! It's a fun info-filled podcast this week so we hope you all enjoy it!Here's to getting some more Bleach Cour 3 news sometime soon!#Japan #anime #bleachSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bleachboys/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SEASON 5 is (almost) HERE!! This is your one week warning... as the KREWE is BACK on Friday, March 8th, 12 noon CST.  Here's a sneak peek & preview of gusts & episodes to come:- The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William Tsutsui- Witness Fukushima's Recovery through Educational Tourism ft. William McMichael- Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry- Visit Miyagi Prefecture ft. Ryotaro Sakurai & William Woods- Japanese Homes, Architecture & Aesthetic ft. Azby Brown- A Glimpse into the World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh- Japanese Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel- Pioneering Louisiana's Only High School Japanese Program ft. Dr. Tara Sanchez- Scoping Out Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela- as well as some other returning guests like Matt Alt, Rob Dyer, & Kate KitagawaGet Hyped! Subscribe today on your favorite podcast app! See you on March 8th!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:12:38)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:13:54)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar2024 Matsue Exchange Program ApplicationJoin JSNO Today!

Summary Jonathan Greenwald shares his experience running the Tokyo Marathon, including the challenges of traveling to Tokyo, finding food options, and navigating COVID-19 protocols. He discusses the underwhelming expo experience and the logistics of race day, including getting to the start and dealing with congestion. Jonathan also highlights the unique porta potty setup on the course. Jonathan shares his experience running the Tokyo Marathon, discussing race logistics, water stops, crowd support, course organization, and the finish line experience. He also reflects on running after the pandemic and offers words of encouragement to fellow runners. Takeaways Traveling to Tokyo for the marathon can be challenging, with multiple deferrals and uncertainty due to COVID-19. Finding food options in Tokyo is not a problem, with convenience stores offering high-quality meals and a variety of cuisines available. The Tokyo Marathon expo can be underwhelming compared to other major marathons, with limited merchandise and long lines for popular items. Race day logistics, including getting to the start and dealing with congestion, can be challenging but well-organized. The unique porta potty setup on the course ensures runners have access to facilities without disrupting the race. The Tokyo Marathon has well-organized logistics and frequent water stops every few miles. Crowd support in Tokyo is minimal, with spectators offering golf claps and quiet encouragement. The course is clearly marked and offers scenic views of the city, including Akihabara and shrines. The final 200 meters of the race are emotional and rewarding, with enthusiastic volunteers and a sense of accomplishment. Running after the pandemic can be mentally challenging, but staying motivated and continuing to run can lead to future successes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Support 05:36 Choosing Tokyo Marathon 07:23 Traveling to Tokyo 09:25 Food in Tokyo 10:41 Entering Japan 12:20 Hotel and Accommodation 14:18 Food Options in Tokyo 16:54 COVID-19 Protocols 19:47 Expo Experience 22:16 Race Day Logistics 25:30 Getting to the Start 26:53 Gear Check and Porta Potties 38:55 Congestion at the Start 40:23 Race Logistics and Water Stops 42:21 Crowd Support and Quiet Moments 48:35 Course Organization and Markings 53:51 Final 200 Meters and Finish Line Experience 1:02:43 Running After the Pandemic 1:04:48 Closing Remarks

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Brandon Sheffield intereviews musical artist chibi-tech on her career in chiptune, working in Japan, and breaking through the noise in front of an Akihabara busker. Featuring Brandon Sheffield and chibi-tech. Intro by Alex Jaffe. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Segments: Preface (00:24) What are your musical origins? (02:37) When did your music break out? (07:36) How did you start making music professionally? (11:08) What advice would you give someone wanting to work in Japan or with Japanese companies? (15:37) chibi-tech - Pheromone Overdosage (20:27) chibi-tech - Amerio no Jikan (26:09) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Omotesandō chibi-tech M2 Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Kokuga Game Gear Micro Fantasy Zone OutRun Pheromone OVERDOSAGE Amiga 1000 Ampex Nolan Bushnell Atari Deluxe Music Construction Set Ninja Gaiden Zero no Tsukaima The World Famous Vincent Diamante Sky: Children of the Light Journey Insert Credit Gaiden is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Brandon Sheffield intereviews musical artist chibi-tech on her career in chiptune, working in Japan, and breaking through the noise in front of an Akihabara busker. Featuring Brandon Sheffield and chibi-tech. Intro by Alex Jaffe. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Segments: Preface (00:24) What are your musical origins? (02:37) When did your music break out? (07:36) How did you start making music professionally? (11:08) What advice would you give someone wanting to work in Japan or with Japanese companies? (15:37) chibi-tech - Pheromone Overdosage (20:27) chibi-tech - Amerio no Jikan (26:09) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Omotesandō chibi-tech M2 Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Kokuga Game Gear Micro Fantasy Zone OutRun Pheromone OVERDOSAGE Amiga 1000 Ampex Nolan Bushnell Atari Deluxe Music Construction Set Ninja Gaiden Zero no Tsukaima The World Famous Vincent Diamante Sky: Children of the Light Journey Insert Credit Gaiden is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

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