Podcasts about Akira

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

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

Another weekend of Anime Expo has come and gone, and with it came a LOT of things from all corners, a true cornucopia of styles for just about everyone: take your pick, be it green yuri with Nirvana or nice boats with School Days... yes, really, as well as plenty of manga to come later this year and next year, TRIGGER leading us on with the fourth Imaishi/Nakashima project coming soon, AnimEigo giving everyone an appetizer plate before Discotek takes over Otakon, a first look at the new Star Wars Visions project, and some info on Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 as was always planned (ahem ahem) and the reveal of more STEEL BALL RUN coming in the fall so everyone can stop breathing down Netflix's necks. (They haven't, they're still asking for more.) And if ALL OF THAT isn't enough, the first hour of this show has plenty of pre and post AX news items worth talking about, like some classic (and modern classic) movies coming back to theaters, new projects from Madhouse, Sunrise and SHAFT, and Kasagi Lobo coming very soon, a new middleman company in AniBiz launching, BANANA FISH leaving Amazon for Netflix and with a new (made by humans) English dub, the return of an old "online" title and also the unexpected return of an old "galactic" friend via Kickstarter (link down in the description) to make this a very long show that will hold all of you over until Otakon next month. (After this one, we all kinda need a break.) intro - an amazing(ly long) show awaits 7:56 - pre and post-AX news items (Akira back in theaters, Annecy Festival, AniBiz company launched, Tenchi Galaxy Kickstarter details) 1:01:06 - Anime Expo Day 1 (Square Enix, Aniplex, Kodansha) 1:29:21 - AX Day 2 (AnimEigo, Yen Press, Crunchyroll, Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2) 2:11:56 - AX Day 3 (Denpa, TRIGGER, Netflix, Seven Seas) 2:47:53 - AX Day 4 (Tokyopop, GKIDS) 2:51:02 - home video releases (Tekkonkinkreet 4K, Revue Starlight) Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/armigerentertainment/tenchi-galaxy-anime-pilot Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcastona/id1348141210?mt=2 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JZLO3LfoeHepomejTw4TP iHeartRadio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-podcastona-43099114/ TuneIn – https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/PodcastONA-p1249922/ As always, check out surrealresolution.com for more content, updates on the show, our continued news posts, reviews, and our fellow podcasts.

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the Road to G1 Climax including the final two play-ins, Shota v Gabe, Akira v YOH, and Tiger Mask's retirement and a full preview of Night 1 in Chicago.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the Road to G1 Climax including the final two play-ins, Shota v Gabe, Akira v YOH, and Tiger Mask's retirement and a full preview of Night 1 in Chicago.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

300 episodi di In Risposta Scombo. Più di 6 anni di contenuti settimanali in compagnia di Akira, in compagnia vostra. In questo episodio ripercorriamo gli ultimi 10 anni di MTG grazie a 11 carte che ci avete raccontato voi con messaggi testuali o audio.In risposta, grazie di cuore.

Mark, Jasmin, Devaughn, and Laurence lock in for a packed episode tracking the best in pop culture. The crew kicks things off in the newsroom, breaking down the latest Emmy news and what the Letterboxd sale means for the film community. Next, they share their current obsessions with the weekly Geek of the Week highlights.Finally, it's time for the main event: a deep-dive review of Katsuhiro Otomo's cyberpunk masterpiece, Akira. The panel breaks down the legendary hand-drawn animation, the iconic bike sequences, and the massive cultural legacy of Neo-Tokyo. Does it still hold the crown as the ultimate anime classic? Hit play to find out.You can follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or if you would like to support us you can donate to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode Notes S7E4 -- Join us as we dive into the mind of the amazingly talented Cam Clarke. He'll be in the house telling tales from The King Family Show to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and much much more.. Cam Clarke began his career at six years old on TV's The King Family Show. His mother was a member of the popular singing group, The King Sisters, and his father was actor Robert Clarke. As the King Family was winding down, Cam's solo career began in the early 1980s and he quickly became a prolific voice over actor lending his voice to numerous animation series and video games. His most famous role is Leonardo in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the favorite villain of numerous fans as Liquid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid games. Other roles include Kaneda in the anime classic, Akira, Max Sterling in Robotech, He-Man in the 2002 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, the tween idol, Heath Burns, in the original Monster High, and continues to carry a legacy as Simba for The Lion King franchise. Throughout his career, Clarke has been praised for his ability to bring depth and emotion to his character, making them memorable to audiences worldwide. He now travels, meeting fans around the world who consistently say, “Thank you for my childhood!” His work continues to inspire both fans and aspiring voice over actors alike. HELPFUL LINKS: VETERANS: https://www.va.gov/.../mental-health/suicide-prevention/ ADDICTION: https://lp.recoverycentersofamerica.com/.../continuum-of.../ Due you know someone that has lost their lives due to addiction? Or even someone that has made a full recovery? Reach out to Johnny Whitaker so they can help to celebrate the lives lost/ lives recovered at overdoseawareness0831@gmail.com ___________________________________________ Follow our guest https://camclarke.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam_Clarke https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0164682/ ______________________________ Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ ————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: Clarke is the nephew to guitarist Alvino Rey and pianist Buddy Cole, cousin to actress Tina Cole, actor and TMNT co-star Pat Fraley, and writer Chris Conkling, half brother to musicians Ric and Lex de Azevedo, and uncle to voice actress Emilie Brown and actress Rachel Coleman. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Anime Effect is live from Anime Expo 2026! The hosts unite IRL to explore why anime conventions are bigger than ever, AKIRA's theatrical return, Star Wars' new anime, The Apothecary Diaries movie, and the wildest Naruto release we've heard about in years!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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes 0:00: On a very packed episode of TheOASG Podcast, Justin and Helen get straight into the news of the past few weeks — and that means licenses before AX! From Kodama Tales and Crossed Hearts‘ licensing week, Abrams Kana acquiring an astrology work, Bubbles Zine bringing over a Suehiro Maruo work, and to GKIDS bringing an anime film to home media, it was a fair number of works announced… …and then came Anime Expo 2026. Licenses during Anime Expo We can say a LOT of publishers had a LOT of announcements: Come take a gander at everything these companies acquired: J-Novel Club (6:30:) Tsuta Sonehara & Lemon Natsume's Sorry, Darling, but You Won’t Kill Me Again! (J-Novel Heart) Yuno Yozakura & Nimoshi's A Young Maiden’s Growing Pains: I Reincarnated and All I Got Was This 100X Stat Buff! Nora Yasuda & Arutera's God Sleeps in Seafoam Manzi Mazi & Yuuya's A Wicked Lady’s Guide to Accidentally Saving the Kingdom Shusui Hazuki & kururi's I’ll Become an Elegant Villainess! Time to Enjoy My Second Life to the Fullest (J-Novel Heart) Kennoji & Reita's Father, Have You Sinned? An Assassin in Priest’s Robes  Misa Aoi & Yoh Hihara's Genius in the Library: This Bookish Rookie Will Save the Day!  Long Utsumi's Last Summer Sparkle manga ( J-Novel Knight) Ichi Ichikawa's Reset / Reboot manga (J-Novel Knight) Print titles: Punichan's From Villainess to Healer: I Know the Cheat to Change My Fate (manga and LN); Jan Olexa’s It’s Tough Being a Necromancer; Schuld’s Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World; Hagure Metabo’s A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires; Miori Kayamoto’s The Despicable Duke Settles His Affairs (J-Novel Knight); Kazuki Amamiya’s Haibara’s Teenage New Game+; Fuurou, Yumbo, & kinta’s The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects: Tales of Blue Dias and the Onikin Alna manga; Abyss Enoshima, Pochi Edoya, & neropaso’s What’s with the Bag, Kamiyama-san?; Hajime Naehara, Takao Demise, & Hatori Kyoka’s A Cave King's Road to Paradise: Climbing to the Top with My Almighty Mining Skills! manga; Ryuyu, Note Tono, & Daburyu’s Now I’m a Demon Lord! Happily Ever After with Monster Girls in My Dungeon manga; Kazuki Minamoto’s All Eyes on Nekoyashiki-kun! Notice Me, Not My Characters; Kono Tsuranori’s D-Genesis: Three Years After the Dungeons Appeared Seven Seas (12:45:) Odoroo Dorothy's I See You, Aizawa-san! Daisuke Itabashi's The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers Kotoko & Kei Kumanomi's This Time Around, My Lovesick Hero Will Keep Me Alive … If I’m Lucky! Itsumi Narita's That girl I’m interested in is a maid from the abyss Azusa Sakamoto's I Reincarnated as the “Villain” Commander of an Order of Knights (manga drawn by fujy, light novel art by kodamazon; LN is digital only) Hijiki's Hate Me, but Let Me Stay – Manager and Otoha Daken & Enta Shiho's The Suspects of Necromancy (Airship) Kennoji & R_ringo's My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With! (Ghost Ship Siren audiobook imprint: Yoru Sumino's Distorted I Love You (Narrated by Paul Dateh & Aria Saltini) Kodansha (15:53:) Hitoshi Iwaaki’s Historié Nikki Asada’s The Serenade of Spring Thunder Teki Yatsuda’s Myther Yoshidamaru’s Dig It Kazuto Mihara’s Interstellar Violin Ko Fumimura’s Manga Lover Battan’s Fatale Game Osamu Nishi’s Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Devilish Tales: Kalego's Story Hana Yakou, Honomi, & Chiharu Nara’s Blaze of Flesh and Blood Suji Hanabusa’s Drawn Deep Rei Tasaki, Nezu Usugumo, & Jiji’s The Chronicles of Leënde A hardcover deluxe edition of Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix CLAMP Official Artbook COLOR GOLD 1989–2024  Jun Esaka & Kamome Shirahama’s Witch Hat Atelier: Special Stories Yen Press (20:11:) Hagane Kurodome & Kururi’s The Chef of the Adventurers’ Tavern (Yen On) Kouko Shirakawa’s A Flower in Black Crude Clothes (Yen On) Hiroyuki Kitazume’s Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define Hollow Takeuchi’s Chihaya Re:Start! samesuke’s The Lowly Elf Is the Blackhearted King’s Plaything Nauchi’s Takane-san and Arashi-chan Harikamo’s The 11th Cat Is Nene! Hajime Taguchi & Hiromu Kitano’s Planarian Humans Square Enix Manga & Books (23:01:) Daisuke Hagiwara's Not Quite Love yutaka's My Classmate James Mo-suke Mattaku's Inuta: My Canine Classmate Ume Koshida's Daughter of the Dragon God Koume Fujichika's Supervillain Boy Genkotsu Kumano, Jojo Ueyama, & Ryūshi Tajima's Overpowered and Underpaid: An OP Swordmaster Turns Hit Streamer Gojiai's KasuRich Ume Matsutake & Komikan Matsumoto's Tamagawa, Is That You? TOKYOPOP & Dark Horse (24:35:) Nasubitaka's Love at First Howl Misaki Sako & Supico Shinonome's The Reclusive Consort of the Rikan Empire: Sneaking Out of the Rear Palace to Be a Court Official Nana Aokawa's How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer: Omnibus Edition Ayaka Matsumoto's Mr. Mitsuya’s Planned Feeding Kenji Tsuruta’s The Sky is but One Roof of the World Gou Tanabe’s H.P. Lovecraft’s The Haunter of the Dark Yoshitaka Amano’s Deva Zan (Second Edition) A deluxe hardcover edition of Hiroya Oku’s Gantz Manga Mavericks Books & Omoi (25:42:) Kaoru Kurimoto & Yumiko Igarashi’s The Sword of Paros (Deluxe hardcover edition)  Quick Obake’s Motionless Kazuhiko Shimamoto’s Hero Company Mai Matsuda’s Walking Home with You Kakeru Kakemaru’s Shonen Racket Shunsuke Sorato’s Natsume & Natsume: More Perfume Kaoru Kurimoto & Yumiko Igarashi’s The Sword of Paros (Omoi digital exclusive, localized by Manga Mavericks) BluPetal, Mahjong Pros, KUMA (27:23:) Masashi Kumamoto’s Last Heaven Raika Suzumi’s The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk Sayaka Okada & Kazuo Maekawa’s Golden Sakura Katakei & Yoshiki Suda’s Maetel of the Glassy Sea Ogeretsu Tanaka’s Mermaid Prince As a side note, DENPA (who runs KUMA) announced during their panel that they have a partnership with Alphapolis, who will have some of their works in print. 30:40: For at least the two hosts here (Sword of Paros is also a strong contender, but for Justin at least this is his favorite of AX), the best announcement out of AX weekend was Inklore — probably the last or at least second to last company anyone would’ve picked to do so — saying they licensed Tomoko Yamashita’s Ikoku Nikki. This apparently set Helen’s Bluesky timeline on fire once news was posted there, and both hosts discuss some background details involving this manga over the past few months. Ink Pop, Ize Press, AnimEigo (33:32:) noho’s My Neighbor Yokai Dacto's Legroom oaen and LOGO's Philomel the Fake SAISA's Footsteps in the Snow Sakon the Ventriloquist Drucker in the Dugout! A 4K remaster of the three-episode OVA AD Police Files House of Five Leaves Baby & I (May be changed to Baby and Me if approved) Streaming News 37:07: Finally, after making sure they squeezed every single penny they could by having it in theaters, the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film will be streaming on Crunchyroll towards the end of July; Crunchyroll will also have theater screenings of Akira in 4K on September 4 37:54: Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth will screen on July 21 and The End of Evangelion will screen on July 22 thanks to GKIDS; REMOW will stream My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked on the “It’s Anime” YouTube channel soon. Main Topic: Spring Anime 2026 Final Impressions 38:57: Justin and Helen take no breaks and hop right into wrapping up the Spring anime season, which featured a good amount of standouts (Witch Hat Atelier, Ramparts of Ice, Dorohedoro S2) and some mostly solid works (An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess, Always a Catch, Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!?). Weird News 1:24:50: Welp, this section is the all industries are over, as AI this and AI that has taken over the minds of people who ultimately are trying to get away with being cheap — first with this anime done by an AI animation company that looks familiar in some cases if you stare long enough; then you have the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry considering providing subsidies of 11.5 billion yen (about US$71 million) to 15 eligible media companies aiming to increase overseas sales — the subsidies would aim to encourage the companies to utilize generative AI to translate their works. Welp again! 1:34:59: It’s 2026 and we have The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All getting a pretty superb adaptation — from how it looks to them having Dave Grohl say that Kurt Cobain would have loved Green Yuri, which got Helen to know all about Kurt Cobain; We also have Bamco (Filmworks and Pictures) having to apologize for making an unauthorized references to a number of works — in particular Attack on Titan — in their Sgt. Frog anime film. 1:38:04: Many questions have arisen with the announcement of Netflix working on a live-action Persona TV series, and one of them has Justin wondering why anyone let this be announced at all. If there’s anything you’d like to share about the latest news or about the episode, please feel free to reach out to us on Twitter (@TheOASG) or comment below with your thoughts! The post TheOASG Podcast Episode 247: The July Double-Header appeared first on TheOASG.

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

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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

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harmony in the Garden: Balancing Tradition with Modern Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-17-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 太陽は輝き、夏の日差しが伝統的な日本の茶庭を柔らかく包んでいました。En: The sun was shining, and the summer sunlight softly enveloped the traditional Japanese tea garden.Ja: 庭は美しく整頓された木々と流れる小川の音に満ちていました。En: The garden was filled with beautifully arranged trees and the sound of a flowing stream.Ja: その中心には、綺麗な茶室があり、冷たい風が木の香りを運んでいました。En: At its center was a pretty tea room, with a cool breeze carrying the scent of wood.Ja: 今日は特別な日でした。En: Today was a special day.Ja: アキラは彼の祖母の誕生日祝いを計画していました。En: Akira was planning a birthday celebration for his grandmother.Ja: 彼は長男として家族を代表し、完璧な行事を目指していました。En: As the eldest son, he represented his family and was aiming for a perfect event.Ja: しかし、彼の妹ユキはもっと自由な考えを持っており、伝統にとらわれないアイデアを提案していました。En: However, his younger sister Yuki had more free-spirited ideas and was proposing concepts that didn't adhere to tradition.Ja: 「新しいことを試してみたいの！」彼女はキラキラした目で言いました。En: "I want to try something new!" she said, her eyes sparkling.Ja: 「それは無理だろう」とアキラは厳しい顔で答えました。En: "That's impossible," Akira replied with a stern face.Ja: 「伝統を大切にしなければならない。祖母は古いしきたりを喜んでいるはずだ。」En: "We must cherish tradition. Grandmother should be pleased with the old customs."Ja: そこに都会から訪れたハル、彼らのいとこがいました。En: Present was their cousin Haru, who had come from the city.Ja: 彼はユキを応援しました。En: He supported Yuki.Ja: 「少しだけでもいいじゃない？新しいことを試すのは楽しい。」En: "Even just a little change is fine, right? Trying new things can be fun."Ja: その日の午後、緊張が高まるなか、ユキは借りたモダンなカラオケ機を持ち込みました。En: Tensions rose that afternoon when Yuki brought in a borrowed modern karaoke machine.Ja: 楽しい音楽が流れ始めると、古い親戚たちは眉をひそめ、一部の若者たちは大はしゃぎになりました。En: As the lively music began to play, the older relatives frowned, while some of the younger ones got excited.Ja: 「これではパーティが台無しだ」とアキラは心配しました。En: "This will ruin the party," Akira worried.Ja: アキラは心の中で葛藤していました。En: Akira was conflicted inside.Ja: だが、彼は考えました。「新旧を合わせられる方法はないのか？」と。En: But he thought, "Isn't there a way to combine the old with the new?"Ja: そして、彼は一つのアイデアを思いつきました。En: And then he came up with an idea.Ja: 彼はユキとハルと話し合い、茶室で伝統的な茶会を行った後に、カラオケの時間も設定しました。En: He conferred with Yuki and Haru and decided to hold a traditional tea ceremony in the tea room first, followed by karaoke time.Ja: 茶会が始まると、祖母は微笑み、緑茶の香りに満足しているようでした。En: When the tea ceremony started, their grandmother smiled, appearing content with the fragrance of the green tea.Ja: その後、カラオケが始まり、少しずつ他の客も楽しむようになりました。En: Then, when the karaoke began, gradually, other guests started to enjoy themselves.Ja: 笑顔と笑い声が庭に響き渡りました。En: Smiles and laughter echoed throughout the garden.Ja: 夜が更けるころ、アキラは安心感に包まれました。En: As night fell, Akira felt a sense of relief.Ja: 「伝統も大事だが、新しいことを受け入れることも大切だ」と彼は学びました。En: "Tradition is important, but accepting new things is equally important," he learned.Ja: こうして、アキラは伝統と現代のバランスを取る方法を見つけ、家族全員が満足する日を作り上げました。En: Thus, Akira discovered a way to balance tradition with modernity, creating a day that satisfied all the family members.Ja: 祖母も含め、参加者全員が特別な一日を楽しむことができました。En: Everyone, including his grandmother, was able to enjoy a special day.Ja: 「しきたりも進化できる」と彼は心の中で悟ったのでした。En: "Customs can evolve too," he realized in his heart. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包んでいましたflowing: 流れるbreeze: 風cherish: 大切にstern: 厳しいadorn: 整頓されたconcepts: アイデアproposing: 提案impossible: 無理adherence: とらわれないborrowed: 借りたconflicted: 葛藤combine: 合わせられるceremony: 茶会fragrance: 香りcontent: 満足tensions: 緊張frowned: 眉をひそめrespite: 安心感appearance: 微笑みyoungsters: 若者supported: 応援しましたsparkling: キラキラしたattempting: 試すembark: 始まるgradually: 少しずつlaughter: 笑い声echoed: 響き渡りましたrelief: 安心感evolve: 進化

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chance Encounters: Finding Purpose at the Crossroads Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 陽射しが照りつける初夏の関西国際空港。En: The midsummer sun blazed down on Kansai International Airport.Ja: ガラス越しに、飛行機が次々と離着陸を繰り返している。En: Through the glass, airplanes took off and landed one after another.Ja: ぼんやりと展望ロビーでその光景を眺めていたのは、若いフォトジャーナリストのアキラだった。En: Absentmindedly gazing at the scene from the observation lobby was a young photojournalist named Akira.Ja: 「また、遅延か...」アキラは深くため息をついた。En: "Another delay..." Akira sighed deeply.Ja: ここ数週間、海外での取材を終えて、日本へ戻る途中だった。En: He was on his way back to Japan after completing some overseas assignments.Ja: しかし、仕事に対する情熱が日に日に薄れていることに気づいていた。En: However, he noticed his passion for his work was waning by the day.Ja: 同時に、ことばの海を自在に泳ぐ通訳者のユミも、別のゲートで時間を持て余していた。En: At the same time, an interpreter named Yumi who navigated the sea of languages with ease was also idly passing time at another gate.Ja: 彼女は国際会議の帰りで、自分の将来に迷いを感じていた。En: She was returning from an international conference and felt confused about her future.Ja: 忙しさの中で、何か大切なものを見失ってしまったような気がしていた。En: Amid the busyness, she felt as though she had lost something important.Ja: 「この時間を有効に使おう」ユミはノートを取り出し、自分の思いを書き始めることにした。En: "I'll make use of this time," Yumi thought as she took out a notebook and began writing down her thoughts.Ja: 一方で、アキラもぼんやりするのはもうやめようと、空港内を歩くことにした。En: Meanwhile, Akira decided to stop lounging around and started walking through the airport.Ja: 歩くことで何か新しい気づきが得られるかもしれない。そう思った。En: He thought he might gain some new insights by walking.Ja: どこかで見たことのある横顔に、ふと気を取られ、アキラはユミにぶつかってしまった。En: Suddenly distracted by a familiar profile, Akira accidentally bumped into Yumi.Ja: 驚いたユミはノートを落としてしまった。En: Startled, Yumi dropped her notebook.Ja: 「あ、ごめんなさい！」アキラは急いでノートを拾い上げて、ユミに手渡した。En: "Oh, I'm sorry!" Akira hurriedly picked up the notebook and handed it back to Yumi.Ja: 「いいえ、こちらこそ不注意でした。ありがとうございます」ユミは微笑んだ。En: "No, it was my carelessness. Thank you," Yumi smiled.Ja: 二人はその場で自然と会話を始めた。お互いの仕事、生き方、そして抱えている悩み。En: The two naturally started a conversation right then and there about their jobs, lifestyles, and the worries they carried.Ja: 話が弾むなかで、共通の課題や興味を次第に見つけ出した。En: As the conversation flowed, they gradually discovered common challenges and interests.Ja: 「お互い、今のでいいのか考え直しているところなんですね」ユミが言った。En: "We're both re-evaluating if what we're doing now is the right thing," Yumi said.Ja: 「そうですね。誰かとこうして話すことで、自分の考えが整理されるとは思っていませんでした」アキラは頷いた。En: "That's right. I never thought that by talking to someone like this, I could organize my thoughts," Akira nodded.Ja: 時間が経つのも忘れ、二人は夢中で話し続けた。En: Time flew by as they engrossed themselves in conversation.Ja: やがて、アナウンスが流れ、搭乗が始まることを知らせた。En: Eventually, an announcement signaled the start of the boarding process.Ja: 「続きはまた今度しましょうか」ユミは笑いながら言った。En: "Shall we continue this next time?" Yumi said with a smile.Ja: 「ぜひ。これ、お互いの連絡先です。」アキラは紙を渡し、ユミも自分の連絡先を書き加えた。En: "Definitely. Here, this is our contact information." Akira handed her a piece of paper, and Yumi added her own contact details.Ja: 二人は別々の方向へ向かって歩き出したが、その表情は明るく、前向きなものに変わっていた。En: They walked off in separate directions, but their expressions had brightened and taken on a positive hue.Ja: アキラは、自分が必要としていたのは、新しい視点や他者とのつながりだったのだと気づいた。En: Akira realized that what he needed was a new perspective and connection with others.Ja: ユミもまた、自分の道を再確認し、一歩を踏み出す勇気を得たようだった。En: Yumi also seemed to have reaffirmed her path and gained the courage to take a step forward.Ja: こうして、関西国際空港の喧騒の中で、ふたりの物語が新たに始まろうとしていた。彼らの未来に、再び灯る明るい希望を胸に抱きながら。En: And so, amidst the hustle and bustle of Kansai International Airport, a new chapter in their story was about to begin, as they carried the light of renewed hope for their future. Vocabulary Words:midsummer: 初夏blazed: 照りつけるabsentmindedly: ぼんやりgazing: 眺めていたphotojournalist: フォトジャーナリストwaning: 薄れているinterpreter: 通訳者navigate: 泳ぐidly: 持て余していたconfused: 迷いを感じていたamid: 中でhustle and bustle: 喧騒notebook: ノートlounging: ぼんやりするinsights: 気づきprofile: 横顔startled: 驚いたcarelessness: 不注意conversation: 会話lifestyles: 生き方concerns: 悩みengrossed: 夢中announcement: アナウンスboarding process: 搭乗contact details: 連絡先perspective: 視点reaffirmed: 再確認courage: 勇気renewed: 再びhope: 希望

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Haruto's Lantern: The Art of Resilience and Cooperation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の終わりのある日、鮮やかな緑に包まれた古い日本の村で準備が進められていました。En: One day at the end of spring, preparations were underway in an old Japanese village enveloped in vibrant greenery.Ja: 村人たちは、来たるべき村祭りのために忙しく働いていました。En: The villagers were busy working for the upcoming village festival.Ja: 村の中央には、美しい木造の家と川沿いの小道が広がっています。En: In the center of the village, beautiful wooden houses and a path along the river stretch out.Ja: 桜の花の香りが漂い、空は青く澄み渡っています。En: The fragrance of sakura blossoms wafts in the air, and the sky is clear and blue.Ja: 若者の中で、ハルトという少年が特に熱心に動いていました。En: Among the young people, there was a boy named Haruto who was particularly eager.Ja: 彼は、祖先の手仕事を学ぶことに意欲的で、村の長老たちに自分の技を証明したいと思っていました。En: He was enthusiastic about learning the traditional crafts of his ancestors and wanted to prove his skills to the village elders.Ja: ハルトの目標は、祭りのために一番美しい提灯を作ること。En: Haruto's goal was to make the most beautiful lantern for the festival.Ja: 長老たちは彼の若さゆえに疑っていましたが、ハルトは諦めませんでした。En: The elders were doubtful because of his youth, but Haruto did not give up.Ja: しかし彼の挑戦は簡単ではありませんでした。En: However, his challenge was not easy.Ja: リソースが不足し、村の他の青年アキラが嫉妬心から妨害を企てていることに気づきました。En: He found out that resources were lacking, and another young man in the village, Akira, was plotting to sabotage him out of jealousy.Ja: ハルトは考えました。「どうすればこの困難を乗り越えられるのだろうか？」En: Haruto thought, "How can I overcome this difficulty?"Ja: 彼は友情を築くことを選びました。En: He chose to build friendships.Ja: ユキという村の仲間に助けを求めました。En: He asked for help from a village friend named Yuki.Ja: また、他の村人たちと協力して、最も良い材料を集めることに成功しました。En: Additionally, by cooperating with other villagers, he succeeded in gathering the best materials.Ja: 祭りの当日の朝、中心に置かれるはずだった提灯が突然壊れてしまいました。En: On the morning of the festival, the lantern that was supposed to be placed at the center suddenly broke.Ja: ハルトは、どうにかして修理しなければならなくなりました。En: Haruto had to find a way to repair it.Ja: パニックになるかと思ったその時、ユキがそばに来て、「一緒に修理しよう」と声をかけました。En: Just as he thought he might panic, Yuki came up to him and said, "Let's fix it together."Ja: 二人は急いで働き、残りの時間で新しいアイデアを考え、提灯を修理しました。En: The two hurriedly worked, coming up with new ideas in the remaining time, and repaired the lantern.Ja: 夕方になり、村祭りが始まりました。En: In the evening, the village festival began.Ja: 美しい提灯が灯され、村人たちはその光に驚嘆しました。En: The beautiful lantern was lit, and the villagers were amazed by its light.Ja: 長老たちもハルトの努力を称賛しました。En: The elders also praised Haruto's efforts.Ja: この経験を通して、ハルトは自分の能力に自信を持ち、村の誰からも尊敬されるようになりました。En: Through this experience, Haruto gained confidence in his abilities and became respected by everyone in the village.Ja: 彼は、協力の大切さを知り、村の暖かい絆を改めて感じることができました。En: He learned the importance of cooperation and was once again able to feel the warm bonds of the village. Vocabulary Words:preparations: 準備underway: 進められていましたenveloped: 包まれたfragrance: 香りancestors: 祖先prove: 証明elders: 長老doubtful: 疑っていましたresources: リソースplotting: 企てているjealousy: 嫉妬心overcome: 乗り越えられるdifficulty: 困難friendships: 友情gathering: 集めるrepair: 修理panic: パニックamazed: 驚嘆confidence: 自信abilities: 能力respected: 尊敬されるcooperation: 協力bonds: 絆beautiful: 美しいvibrant: 鮮やかなwafts: 漂いeager: 熱心youth: 若さsabotage: 妨害successful: 成功

This week on Scarred For Life, Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined by comedian, actor, writer and genuine pop culture legend, Patton Oswalt.From Star Wars and Star Trek to horror movies, comic books and classic animation, Patton takes us on a journey through the strange and unsettling things that left a lasting mark on him growing up.Along the way, he explains why comedy and horror are essentially the same craft, reveals his all-time favourite horror films, discusses physical media, Doctor Who, Ghostwatch, Akira, nuclear war paranoia, and why some of the darkest moments in children's entertainment are far more disturbing than anything intended to be scary.His three scars are:• The endless torment lurking beneath classic Looney Tunes cartoons• The horrifying final moments of the original version of The Fly• The unforgettable robot transformation scene from Superman IIIPlus, Patton shares his thoughts on ghosts, body horror, animation, Star Wars, Star Trek, and why some fictional nightmares stay with us for decades.To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279Follow us on socials:Scarred For Life - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production Company - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lock It In Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy Bush - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

On this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:Opening:• A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for DHS — House Homeland Security Committee• DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin pinpoints optimal CISA staffing levels — CyberScoop • DHS chief signals efforts to reshape CISA — The Record • CISA and Partners Release Fact Sheet on Securing Automatic Tank Gauge Systems• Industry Collaboration and Resilience is a Team Sport — Cyber Threat Alliance — 02 Jun 2026. This article is authored by the Executive Director of IT-ISAC and emphasizes the importance of collaboration across industry, government, and nonprofit organizations to improve cyber resilience. Main Topics:Safeguarding OUR SECRETS — IC3 — 03 Jun 2026. Five Eyes agencies warned that Chinese military intelligence services are using Western online job platforms and professional networking sites to recruit people with access to classified, privileged, or sensitive information. • Applicant Beware - Who Is Recruiting You? — NPSA — 03 Jun 2026“Patch Now!” Most organizations that miss 24-hour patch window report breaches. Gate 15 note: We've been discussing this a lot in recent exercises and meetings. The time to safely address Known Exploited Vulnerabilities is limited and decreasing. Attackers' speed is accelerating; exploited vulnerabilities are a major point of attack. CISA KEV & Other Threat Updates: AI! Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security — The White House — 02 Jun 2026• Opinion from Jen Easterly: The Government Is Finally Taking A.I. Risk Seriously • Mapping AI-enabled cyber threats: Insights from the LLM ATT&CK Navigator — Anthropic • What we learned mapping a year's worth of AI-enabled cyber threats — Anthropic Quick Hits:• Ransomware Group Claims Cyberattack on Buffalo Convention Center — Skift Meetings — 01 Jun 2026. Skift Meetings reports that the Akira ransomware group claimed it stole 46 gigabytes of data from the Buffalo Convention Center, including employee records, contracts, financial information, and personal data tied to approximately 180,000 individuals. • Knicks Watch Party at Garden Is Canceled, as Game 3 Security Ramps Up — The New York Times • FIFA World Cup 2026 Scams Are Already Here: Fake Tickets, Phishing Sites, and Crypto Cons Exposed • Hackers are hoping to score at the World Cup • At least 12 wounded near Ohio festival as police hunt multiple gunmen • Hurricane Season!• Software supply chain attacks: check your dependencies — NCSC

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.

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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.

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The crew dives into the legendary cyberpunk anime classic Akira and breaks down why this film changed anime forever.We discuss:

As of 2025, Warner Brothers officially lost the rights to make a live action feature film adaptation of Akira, ending over 20 years of a development hell for something nobody wanted or asked for. But god, did they try. Nicole takes Stu on a deep dive through each and every painfully misguided iteration of what thankfully will never be. Support us on Patreon to hear the full episode, biweekly bonuses, extra bonus content, and much more!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Bonds at Shibuya: Friendship Finds Its Way Amidst Pollen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-23-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ゴールデンウィークの春の日、ハルト、ユキ、アキラの三人は渋谷の交差点に立っていました。En: On a spring day during Golden Week, Haru, Yuki, and Akira stood at the Shibuya crossing.Ja: 東京の中心、ここはまるで人々が踊るステージのようでした。En: In the heart of Tokyo, it felt like a stage where people danced.Ja: ネオンが輝き、巨大なスクリーンには様々な映像が流れ、街全体が生きていました。En: Neon lights shone brightly, various images played on huge screens, and the entire city felt alive.Ja: ハルトは仕事の疲れを忘れ、友達とリフレッシュしたいと思っていました。En: Haru wanted to forget about work fatigue and refresh by spending time with friends.Ja: 「今日は思いっきり楽しもう」と心に決めていました。En: He had decided in his heart, "Today, let's have fun to the fullest."Ja: しかし、人混みの中にいると、急に鼻がむずむずし始めました。En: However, being in the crowd, his nose suddenly started to itch.Ja: 風が吹くたびに花粉が舞い上がります。En: Every time the wind blew, pollen swirled around.Ja: 「ハルト、大丈夫？」とユキが声をかけました。En: "Haru, are you okay?" Yuki asked.Ja: ハルトは少し戸惑いましたが、「うん、大丈夫」と答えました。En: Haru felt a bit confused but answered, "Yeah, I'm okay."Ja: しかし、症状は悪化しました。En: However, the symptoms worsened.Ja: くしゃみが止まらず、呼吸も苦しくなってきました。En: He couldn't stop sneezing, and his breathing became labored.Ja: ハルトは一瞬考えました。「このままでは友達に迷惑をかけるかもしれない。でも、一緒に過ごすチャンスを台無しにしたくない。」En: Haru thought for a moment. "I might inconvenience my friends if this keeps up. But I don't want to ruin the chance to spend time together."Ja: 一方で、本当に苦しかった。En: At the same time, he was genuinely struggling.Ja: そんな時、ユキはハルトの状態に気付きました。En: Just then, Yuki noticed Haru's condition.Ja: 「ハルト、休憩しよう。薬局を探そう」と提案しました。En: "Haru, let's take a break. Let's find a pharmacy," she suggested.Ja: アキラも同意し、三人は薬局へ向かいました。En: Akira agreed, and the three headed to the pharmacy.Ja: 薬局で薬をもらった後、ハルトは少し安心しました。En: After getting medication from the pharmacy, Haru felt a bit relieved.Ja: 「ありがとう。みんなと一緒にいてよかった」と感謝の気持ちで胸がいっぱいになりました。En: "Thank you. I'm glad to be with you all," he said, his heart filled with gratitude.Ja: ユキとアキラは笑顔で、「一緒にいるのが友達だからね」と言いました。En: Yuki and Akira smiled and said, "That's what friends are for."Ja: その後、三人は少しゆっくりと街を歩き始めました。En: Afterwards, the three started strolling slowly through the city.Ja: ビルの間を流れる春風を楽しみながら、互いの存在を大切に感じました。En: Enjoying the spring breeze flowing between the buildings, they cherished each other's presence.Ja: ハルトは心の中で学びました。「一人で頑張ることも大事だけど、友達に頼ることも必要だ」と。En: Haru learned in his heart, "It's important to work hard alone, but it's also necessary to rely on friends."Ja: 何よりも、支え合うことで絆が深まることを知ったハルトでした。En: Most importantly, Haru realized that bonds deepen through mutual support.Ja: まるで渋谷の交差点のように、交わることで生まれる新しい道があると気づきました。En: He discovered that new paths emerge by intersecting, much like the Shibuya crossing.Ja: 友達と共に過ごすことで、心も体も軽くなっていくのを感じました。En: Spending time with friends made him feel both his heart and body lighten. Vocabulary Words:crossing: 交差点stage: ステージneon: ネオンimages: 映像entire: 全体fatigue: 疲れrefresh: リフレッシュitch: むずむずpollen: 花粉sneezing: くしゃみlabored: 苦しくinconvenience: 迷惑struggling: 苦しかったmedication: 薬gratitude: 感謝strolling: 歩きcherished: 大切にrely: 頼るbonds: 絆mutual: 互いのsupport: 支え合うdeepen: 深まるemerge: 生まれるintersecting: 交わるpaths: 道lighten: 軽くscreen: スクリーンfill: 胸がいっぱいstruggling: 本当に苦しかったbreeze: 春風

On the eve of having to review The Super Mario Brothers Movie, the gang decides to find reprieve in what is possibly the greatest technical and craft achievement in the history of animation: Akira. Support us on Patreon to hear the full episode and much more!

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.

Art has the power to change perspectives, spark dialogue, and raise awareness of the complex issues facing our ocean. This is exactly why PangeaSeed was established. Since its inception in 2010, PangeaSeed has brought together local artists and their communities to collaborate on large-scale, vibrant public artworks on the walls of their towns and cities, depicting the ocean, her inhabitants, and the challenges she faces, in line with PangeaSeed's mission to bridge art and science. Over the last decade,  over 500 murals have been created in locations across the world. Ahead of their travels to Seychelles, Isla sat down with executive director and director of operations for PangeaSeed, Tre and Akira, to discuss the intersection of art and ocean conservation, the importance of community and connection, and how sharks started an entire movement.  You can find out more about PangeaSeed here www.pangeaseed.org, or on social media (@pangeaseed and @seawalls_).  Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast Follow us on socials! We are @saveourseasfoundation across all platforms. 

The winners of Australia's most prestigious portrait competition, the Archibald Prize, were announced on May 8. Among this year's finalists was a portrait of Japanese designer Akira Isogawa, a prominent figure in Australia's fashion industry. Today, we look back at a 2019 interview with Isogawa. - オーストラリアで最も権威ある肖像画コンクール、「アーチボルド賞」。今年の受賞者が5月8日に発表され、ファイナリストの中には、国内で活躍するデザイナー、五十川明氏の肖像画も選ばれました。今回は、2019年に行った五十川氏のインタビューを改めてお送りします。

On this episode of The USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with David Luján, creator of Nerida, to discuss indie fantasy comics, creator-owned storytelling, folklore inspiration, Kickstarter comics, and building a nine-part fantasy universe from the ground up.David shares how mythology, fairytales, comics like Saga and Akira, and his own artistic journey shaped the world of Nerida. The conversation dives into worldbuilding, emotional storytelling, indie publishing, visual pacing, and the realities of creating comics independently in today's industry.If you love fantasy comics, indie creators, manga-inspired storytelling, and deep conversations about comic creation, this episode is for you.Follow David Luján / NeridaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neridacomic Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neridacomic.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@neridacomicFollow USDN PodcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_PodcastBusiness / Media Inquiries:  thechairman@usdnpodcast.comThe USDN Podcast is a creator-focused media platform spotlighting indie comics, creator-owned storytelling, Kickstarter comics, horror comics, fantasy comics, manga-inspired storytelling, and the creators building the future of independent comics.The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.BCW Supplies AffiliateSupport the show using our BCW affiliate link: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse code: USDNAffiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.

Who was Stanley DeSantis? Why is a 2004 Slipknot tee selling for $2,000? And what does a Daft Punk Roulette residency shirt have to do with how fashion brands sell you a lifestyle in 2026?Sol Thompson and Michael Smith return from their Neuehouse live recording for Episode 3 of Pair of Kings Season 14, continuing the season's deep dive into integrated fashion — the symbiotic loop where brands, hobbies, and ephemera matter more than the clothes. This week the boys go solo on the post-COVID explosion of the vintage band tee resale market and the story of Stanley DeSantis, the late character actor turned licensing impresario whose 90s company Passing For Sane made some of the most collectible all-over print T-shirts ever: X-Files, Aeon Flux, Spawn, Wizard of Oz, Speed Racer, Beavis and Butt-Head, Gone With the Wind, Pink Panther, Independence Day. The man licensed everything.Sol and Michael unpack why vintage T-shirts became fashion's most contested asset class: NYC's 8x vintage multiplier, why Slipknot Iowa-era merch and Daft Punk Vegas Roulette tees command four-figure resale on eBay and Whatnot, single stitch vs. double stitch hems, and the rodent-brain instinct of saving a Dub Tribe Sound System eBay search for years. They revisit the Miu Miu Literary Club through intellectual signaling (Simone de Beauvoir, Fumiko Enchi), the Aimé Leon Dore x Porsche 993 Turbo collab, defend RRL as American integrated fashion's original blueprint, and confront the imposter syndrome of wearing someone else's faded jeans.Other topics: Hedi Slimane Dior Homme resale gatekeeping, Charlie XCX Pop 2 merch as a future grail, the $3,700 Lady Gaga Schott Perfecto, why Akira and Ghost in the Shell tees became NFTs from first principles, scenecore and metalcore history (Suicide Silence, Dance Gavin Dance, The Used, Odd Future), Graceland Ridgewood, Rick Birkenstocks, and a moment for the goat — Stanley DeSantis, 1953–2005.Brought to you by ScentSplit. Tune in next week for a conversation on the artist as avatar.Lots of love!SolTags: Stanley DeSantis, Passing For Sane, vintage band tees, 90s licensed apparel, all over print t-shirts, integrated fashion, Pair of Kings podcast, fashion podcast 2026, menswear podcast, Slipknot Iowa shirt, Daft Punk Roulette, Hedi Slimane Dior Homme, Lady Gaga Fame Monster, Charlie XCX Pop 2, Aimé Leon Dore Porsche, Miu Miu Literary Club, RRL, Aeon Flux shirt, X-Files vintage, Ghost in the Shell tee, NYC vintage multiplier, Graceland Ridgewood, scenecore, archive fashion, ephemera fashionSol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a monthLinks:InstagramTikTokTwitter/XSol's Substack (One Size Fits All)Sol's InstagramMichael's InstagramMichael's TikTok

Xan dives into the charming world of Akira Failing in Love by Shinta Harekawa, a fun rom-com about a girl whose awkwardness around her crush is matched only by her determination. This series wears its heart on its sleeve and its tropes proudly. Is it worth the read? We break down the sweet nature behind the familiar beats. In This Episode: A look at the numerous tropes that power this endearing romance. Why the sweet, earnest core makes up for the predictable moments. The latest manga releases from this week. Hype for our 18-year anniversary this coming Friday! Continuing to discuss our panels for Animazement 2026. Support the Show: Help us celebrate 18 years: Gofundme Engage With Us: Subscribe! YouTube | Website Follow @spiraken on X (Twitter), Bluesky, Instagram Join the community on Discord Support us on Patreon Rate us on Apple Podcasts Random Question of the Day: "What's your favorite rom-com trope that you never get tired of?" #Spiraken #MangaReview #AkiraFailingInLove #ShintaHarekawa #RomCom #Shojo #NewManga #18YearAnniversary #Animazement2026 Music Credits: "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze (via Uppbeat) License code: YEPNB5COHX56JVES WHERE TO FIND US Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiraken.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/spiraken Email: Spiraken@gmail.com | Xan: xan@spiraken.com Patreon: patreon.com/spiraken Discord: tinyurl.com/spiradiscord X: x.com/spiraken YouTube: youtube.com/@spiraken Twitch: twitch.com/spiraken Amazon Store: amazon.com/shops/spiraken