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Pure TokyoScope

Pure TokyoScope is a weekly podcast hosted by writers Matt Alt and Patrick Macias featuring news, views, and pop culture direct from Japan. Visit www.tokyoscope.com for merchandise. Visit https://www.patreon.com/TokyoScopePodcast for bonus episodes and content

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00:21:05

48: The Anime That Made Me! Matt Edition THE NINETIES!

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2023/06/21

In this episode, authors Matt Alt (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) continue their epic multi-part series on the THE ANIME THAT MADE THEM moving along with Matt's picks from the flannel waving, grunge soaked, TOTALLY EXTREME 1990S! ⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL SHOW NOTES AND EARLY EPISODE DROPS AT OUR PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠ INFO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure TokyoScope on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Alt on

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00:30:34

47: The Anime That Made Me! Matt Edition 1960s - 1980s

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2023/06/14

In this episode, authors Matt Alt (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) begin an epic multi-part series on the THE ANIME THAT MADE THEM starting with Matt's picks from the groovy 1960s, all the way to the "totally awesome" 1980s (as seen on Stranger Things)! ⁠⁠⁠FULL SHOW NOTES AND EARLY EPISODE DROPS AT OUR PATREON!⁠⁠⁠ INFO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure TokyoScope on

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00:21:18

46: New Macross Anime! Return of the Robot...

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2023/06/07

In this episode, authors Matt Alt (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) scour the headlines from Japan and bring you the latest on the new Macross anime, the Shinjuku Robot Restaurant, and the Shakey's America Pizza Tour! ⁠⁠FULL SHOW NOTES AND EARLY EPISODE DROPS AT OUR PATREON!⁠⁠ NEWS New Macross Anime Announced The Robot Restaurant is Coming Back but in a New Format OxiClean officially

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00:20:07

45: Godzilla Escape Room Game! Alien vs. Predator...

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2023/05/31

In this episode, authors Matt Alt (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) scour the headlines from Japan and bring you the latest on the Godzilla Escape Room Game, the Alien vs. Predator anime, the Heisei retro craze, and the good news about the price of beer in Japan. ⁠FULL SHOW NOTES AND EARLY EPISODE DROPS AT OUR PATREON!⁠ NEWS Godzilla extends attack on seaside hotel in Japan, fans invited to

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00:25:26

44: Shin Universe Robo Reactions! Zelda Heals the...

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2023/05/24

In this episode, Matt Alt (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast by reacting to the mind-melting Shin Universe Robo reveal, a combination mecha toy made up of Shin Godzilla, Shin Kamen Rider, Shin Ultraman, and Shin Evangelion! Plus, Patrick reveals how he really feels about tofu, and Matt makes a confession regarding nose candy. FULL SHOW NOTES AND

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00:21:05

43: “Yami-Baito” Robberies Shock Japan! Del Toro and...

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2023/05/17

In this episode, Matt Alt (⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠⁠⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠⁠⁠⁠) go back to delivering weekly episodes of the podcast with an all-new fiesta of crazy stuff from Japan, including... NEWS Brazen, amateurish Tokyo heist highlights rising trend as Japan's gangs lure desperate youth into crime Guillermo del Toro and J.J. Abrams spotted in Tokyo Streaming giants battle for anime supremacy INFO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure

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00:39:59

42: Beat Takeshi's Favorite Movies! + Anime's...

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2023/05/10

In this episode, Matt Alt (⁠⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠⁠⁠) celebrate the return of Takeshi’s Castle and the upcoming film KUBI with a look at Takeshi Kitano’s (aka Beat Takeshi’s) favorite films of all time! They include: 1. Children of Paradise (Marcel Carne, 1945) 2. 2001: A Space Odyssey (Stanley Kubrick, 1968) 3. A Clockwork Orange (Stanley Kubrick, 1971) 4. Seven Samurai (Akira Kurosawa, 1954) 5. To

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00:34:58

41: DO THE MARIO! + Prime Minister Pipe Bomb Attack!...

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2023/04/26

In this episode, Matt Alt (⁠⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠⁠) put on their matching red and green plumber uniforms and discuss all things SUPER MARIO BROTHERS: the music, the movies, and the surprising connection to Japanese City Pop! NEWS⁠ NEWS Explosive device thrown at Kishida could have been lethal, experts say Local elections in Japan 4/23. Candidates include Demon Slayer cosplayer and “AI Joe.” ‘I could

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00:43:03

40: RIP RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + Kabukicho Tower!...

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2023/04/12

In this episode, Matt Alt (⁠Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World⁠) and Patrick Macias (⁠TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion⁠) celebrate the life and music of Japanese composer RYUICHI SAKAMOTO of Y.M.O. and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence fame, who passed away on March 28, far too soon , at the age of 71. NEWS Tokyu Kabukicho Tower Opens 4/14 Live-Action Getter Robo Movie Announced Live-action 'Evangelion' stage play’s new poster stays the Eva course by being

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00:39:02

39: The SHIN KAMEN RIDER Review! + Ghibli Jerks...

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2023/03/29

In this episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) go sneakin' in the movies to see SHIN KAMEN RIDER, the newest flick from Hideaki Anno of Evangelion and Shin Godzilla fame. Expect a *spoiler free* film review along with a history lesson on the impact of the original 1971 Kamen Rider series! NEWS Hokusai Wave Goes on Auction at Christie’s Men who groped Ghibli Park statues apologize to Aichi

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00:36:39

38: Manga Moral Panics! + Anime Gangs Terrorize...

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2023/03/15

In this episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) go over some of the controversies and moral panics surrounding manga over the years, including Devilman, Shameless School, Detective Conan, and the recent brouhaha over Barefoot Gen, a manga about the atomic bombing of Japan. NEWS Anime-inspired teenage gangs that originated in Moscow plaguing streets of Ukraine’s cities, Kyiv says Studio Ghibli Sparks Ire

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00:34:46

37: Remembering Leiji Matsumoto! + Japan Baffled by...

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2023/03/01

In this episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) pay tribute to manga and anime legend Leiji Matsumoto (Yamato, 999, Harlock) who passed away this month at the age of 85. Join us as we set sail across the sea of stars in search of freedom and adventure! NEWS Spy balloon, UFO or Dragon Ball? Japan baffled by iron ball washed up on beach Akihabara arcades aren’t dead yet! New six-floor game center opens in

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00:34:14

36: Wonderfest 2023 Report! + UFOs Over Japan!...

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2023/02/15

In this episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) report on their recent visit to the Winter edition of Wonderfest 2023: a mind-bending gauntlet of incredible kaiju garage kits, anime figures, and totally insane cosplay! NEWS Officials Confirm Suspicious Balloon Overflights of Japan, Won’t Say They Came From China Japan’s “Mermaid Mummy” Finally Identified via New Research Domino’s Japan changes medium pizzas

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00:32:46

35: The Kaiju Art of Shojo Otomo! + Faxed Bomb...

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2023/02/01

In this episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) celebrate the life and work of Shonen Magazine editor Shoji Otomo (1936-1973) who revolutionized pro-otaku culture with his vision of kaiju anatomy art! NEWS Bomb and death threats faxed to universities and high schools across Japan Akihabara’s immigrant-founded kebab landmark is closing down for good after more than a decade Japanese police file charges

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00:32:46

34: Japan 2022 Year in Review (Aug-Dec)! + Rise of...

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2023/01/18

In the second part of our Year in Review, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) take one final look back at the highs and lows of life in Japan from August to December 2022. Some rants about Makoto Shinkai and Studio Ghibli follow, as does the Shakey's Pizza theme song. NEWS Women selling their used masks Coming of Age Day Attack in Kitakyushu Family Restaurant Saizeriya will not raise prices INFO Pure

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00:35:08

33: Japan 2022 Year in Review (Jan-July)! + Pokémon...

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2023/01/11

It's a new year, but Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) take one final look back at the highs and lows of life in Japan in 2022 from January to July. Some talk about Madballs and Shogun Warriors ensues. NEWS Series of burglaries target pricey Pokémon cards in Tokyo McDonald's Japan raises prices on 80% of menu items Vintage Japanese Toy Sells for $200k+ INFO Pure TokyoScope on YouTube Pure TokyoScope on

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00:32:19

32: The PURE TOKYOSCOPE Holiday Special! + Japan's...

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2022/12/28

It’s the most wonderful time of the year? Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) take a break from weigh in on the pros and cons of surviving the 1-2 knockout punch of Christmas and New Years in Japan. Forecast calls for Machine Robo and KFC with a high chance of Chuck E. Cheese. NEWS Japan foreign arrivals in Nov. up 1.9-fold from Oct. to 934,500 Here are Japan’s most-sung karaoke songs in 2022 from karaoke

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00:34:11

31: The Japan-USA Trip! + Kanji of the Year, Donki...

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2022/12/21

Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) is back to co-hosting duties after a whirlwind trip away and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) grills him about his recent tour of a strange country called....AMERICA! Much talk about collecting vintage Japanese toys and questionable sushi ensues! NEWS 'War' chosen as the kanji of the year for 2022 “Hentai” and “Japanese” top PornHub’s Most Searche for Terms, 4th Year in a Row Donki Hotei to Kill Don Pen

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00:30:58

30: Anime Con Hell with Dave Merrill!

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2022/12/14

Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) is off this week fighting the Rock Lords in America, so Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) presents a previously Patreon-only episode from 2020 featuring Dave Merrill on a Dante-esque like journey into the dark heart of late 20th century anime dork gatherings. Expect big detours into the weird old days of the Cartoon / Fantasy Organization, the late Fred “Furry” Patten, illegal videotape trading, and the making of

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00:34:25

29: 2022 is 1972! + Otaku Burgers! Pepsi x Japanese...

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2022/12/07

This episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) jump into a photonic energy-powered time machine and take a trip back fifty years ago to survey the amazing state of Japanese pop culture in 1972! NEWS KFC releases an Otaku Burger…in Spain?!? Pepsi releases a new cola in Japan specifically for karaage fried chicken Ad giant Dentsu raided over alleged Tokyo Olympic bid rigging INFO Pure TokyoScope on

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