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Bento Radio

Alex Holt-Cohan

After more than two decades of devouring every shonen, shojo, seinen, and josei anime he could find, this seasoned oldtaku is still watching—week to week, episode by episode—and he’s not stopping anytime soon. Join him every week for fresh takes on your favorite series, hidden gems you’ve never heard of, and the kind of anime reflections only years of obsession can bring.Follow the host here:BlueskyInstagramYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:36

One Piece Fan Letter

Bento Radio ·

2025/04/17

This episode is all about celebrating One Piece’s expansive universe and the clever interplay of main and side characters. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the seas, “One Piece Fan Letter” offers a fresh perspective on how impactful storytelling can ripple across an entire world. Tune in, join the discussion, and let’s keep exploring together!#Hashtags#OnePiece #AnimePodcast #BentoRadio #AnimeReview #ShounenAnime #FanLetterOVA #WorldBuilding #AnimeCommunity #NakamaVibes #PirateLifeFollow

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36:37

What I'm Watching Spring 2025

Bento Radio ·

2025/04/10

Episode HighlightsBeyblade X ReminderAlex kicks off with a shout-out to the previous episode on Beyblade X. If you haven’t listened yet, now’s the time to catch up and get inspired by that underdog spirit that’s unlike any typical kids’ show.My Hero Academia Vigilantes➤ Synopsis: Set before the main series, follow Koichi Haimawari as he delves into the gritty world of underground heroes operating without official licenses.➤ Vibe: Think early Batman meets My Hero Academia with a hard-hitting twist on

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38:49

Bayblade X

Bento Radio ·

2025/04/03

🔥 Episode HighlightsBeyblade X (2023) on Netflix shocks with a non-traditional MC – Robin (Bird Kazami) sucks at Beyblading! 🐦💥Xtreme Stadium & X-Line: High-speed rail mechanic amps battles to insane velocities! 🚄✨Team Persona: Robin teams up with Multinanairo (e-girl Beyblade engineer) & Cross (pro blader) – but they carry the wins. 💼🎮Old vs. New: Alex compares Beyblade X to the 2001 original – wild stadiums, unhinged designs, and Bit Beasts vs. modern "realistic" struggles. 🌀🆚🌀Toy

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40:00

Black Clover

Bento Radio ·

2025/03/27

Episode Title: Exploring Black Clover: A Shonen Formula BreakdownIntroduction:Welcome to Bento Radio with your host, Alex! Dive into the world of anime as we explore the intricacies of popular series and dissect what makes them tick. Don't forget to check out our previous episodes, including discussions on "The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2" and "Log Horizon."Main Discussion: Black Clover AnalysisOverview: This episode focuses on "Black Clover," an anime that debuted in the fall season of 2017. The

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49:36

The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2

Bento Radio ·

2025/03/20

🎙 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2: Disney’s Redemption or Missed Opportunity? 🎙In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex takes a deep dive into The Hunchback of Notre Dame and its controversial sequel. The 1996 Disney classic broke ground with a disabled protagonist, Quasimodo—but why did it fall short in delivering a fully inclusive story? And how did The Hunchback of Notre Dame II attempt to fix it?We’ll explore:✅ How Disney’s original film missed the mark on disability representation✅ The backlash

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28:27

Log Horizon

Bento Radio ·

2025/03/13

In this episode of Bento Radio, we explore Log Horizon, the MMO isekai anime that stands apart from its genre peers like Sword Art Online and Overlord. Unlike the typical “trapped-in-a-game” trope, Log Horizon shifts the focus from power fantasies to strategy, world-building, and deep character development.🔥 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:•How Shangri-La Frontier shares storytelling DNA with Log Horizon•Why Log Horizon’s approach to MMO mechanics and player psychology feels more authentic•The

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47:58

Pokemon

Bento Radio ·

2025/03/07

Pokémon is it difficult property to talk about. This is for a couple reasons first it's a universally known quantity everyone reading this right now. Knows what Pokémon is. You probably seen the shows if not played the games so what's left to talk about? Well, I wanted to talk about an impact on culture and the fact that very few things of it ilk exist anymore. In the same space Pokémon have transcended being a property or an IP and has almost turned into a kind of platform Hosted on Acast. See

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48:41

Shangri-La Frontier

Bento Radio ·

2025/02/28

Shangri-La Frontieris an anime about playing video games and the best way possible it expresses the joy and challenges of learning the end and out of the actual mechanical skills of playing video game. Unlike other work in this genre of anime, it doesn't just focus on one game it focuses on many games switching game with each arc it's title game being the place for the characters and up at most often. This gives the anime a unique feel and ability to shift in and out of complex settings, gameplay

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50:45

Solo Leveling

Bento Radio ·

2025/02/21

Solo Leveling is obviously a power fantasy trading in the same currency as most of the Isakai genera how ever it has moments of greatness in-between the audience insert escapism witch when combined with the high production quality make this show something I've ended up watching week to week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:44

Jormongand

Bento Radio ·

2025/02/14

Jormungand is an action-packed, globe-trotting anime about arms dealing, war, and morality in the modern world. Based on the manga by Keitaro Takahashi, the anime aired in 2012 and consists of two seasons: Jormungand and Jormungand: Perfect Order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:40

Black Lagoon

Bento Radio ·

2025/02/07

Black lagoon is one of my favorite shows and Manga of all times. Part action film part power fantasy and part Love story Everyone Involve with the property from the Mangaka Rei Hiroe to the animation team at Madhouse have built a world dripping with criminal intent in a way that still holds up over a decade later and regardless of the time it takes Hiroe san to finish a full volume of the manga. It's well worth your time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:20

Gurren Laggon

Bento Radio ·

2025/01/31

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a story about revaluation striving for the future and self confidence in and I think we can use that right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:12

What I'm Watching Winter 2025

Bento Radio ·

2025/01/24

a quick look at what I'm Watching the winter 2025 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:28

Norigami

Bento Radio ·

2025/01/17

My thoughts on Norigami.Follow me:BlueskyInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:08

Yakuza Fiance - Review

Bento Radio ·

2025/01/10

My Review Of Yakuza FianceFollow me:BlueskyInstagramYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:44

Top Five anime of 2024

Bento Radio ·

2025/01/03

To Kick off 2025 the Year of the Snake I wanted to talk about my top five anime of 2024.Follow me:BlueskyInstagramYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:04

Ranma 1/2 Remake - Review

Bento Radio ·

2024/12/27

Ranma 1/2 Is a classic anime from the time before streaming and from a Creator who famously writes long winding stories that never really "end". can the remake shine within the constraints ofa modern streaming Low episode count seasonal format? Im not sure it can.Follow me:BlueskyInstagramYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:51

Bonus- What I was watchin at the begining of this season

Bento Radio ·

2024/12/24

This is an episode from the old podcast that focusese on what I was watching for this current season.Follow meBlueskyInstagramYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:00

Review -Dan Da Dan

Bento Radio ·

2024/12/20

Dan Da Dan is Siensaru's second full series and there next is going to be a Ghost In The Shell adaptation so it's great that they knocked this out of the park.Follow the host here:BlueskyInstagramYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:55

Frieren

Bento Radio ·

2024/12/12

Frieren is an incredible work of fantasy that traids on the viewers Knollege of fantasy stories. It's also an eploration of love in a mode that few shows attempt.Follow Me:Blue SkyInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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