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01:09:22

KFR 169: Autumn Anime 2026

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2026/10/03

The leaves are changing and the wind is blowing, so a new anime season is on the horizon!So other than another bucket of isekai anime, what’s landing this season? Well as it turns out – quite a lot!Strap in as we walk you through 10 shows we think are worth checking out this October as we head into the final anime season of 2026! SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifiNEWS ITEMSDentsu Enters Partnership with

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01:31:23

KFR 168: Pokemon's first three movies have aged......

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2026/09/16

With Pokemon turning 30 this year, we realised we’ve never talked about its early films!We talked about the anime as a whole back in episode 102 as Ash’s journey came to an end, but the early films are a whole different beast, from a time when Pokemon was only just staking it’s claim to the monster catching title!While Mewtwo Strikes Back, The Power of One, and The Spell Of The Unown may hold a place dear in our hearts, they also were during a time where localisation sometimes completely rewrote

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01:02:56

KFR 167: 20 Years of Paprika!

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2026/09/02

We’re finally diving down the rabbit hole to talk about Paprika to celebrate its 20th anniversary!If you’ve not seen this masterpiece of anime cinema, you’re in for a treat! Paprika might not seem like your typical anime film, with its psychedelic use of colours and what appears to be a somewhat avant-garde approach to storytelling at first glance.However, this film is built around a very simple premise – what if there was a device you could use to enter someone’s dreams, and what dangers could

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01:19:37

KFR 166: Why are there so few Dinosaur Animes???

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2026/08/22

Dinosaurs and anime seem like a match made in heaven – both have fascinating depths and variety to them, both tug at your imagination, and both are appreciated highly by many of us neuro-spicy folk! We went on a deep dive into anime featuring dinosaurs as a core theme, not just as a side element, and came up with barely a handful. So it begs the question - where are all the Dinosaur anime?This episode we talk about this strange gap in the catalogue, along with coming up with some silly concepts for

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00:45:01

KFR 165X: Is this Makoto Shinkai's worst film?

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2026/08/08

We’re a bit late this episode due to a combination of life events and work getting in the way of us recording! Our dinosaur anime ep is now dropping next episode, and in the mean time we have an anime film to talk to you about!Long time anime fans will know of the incredible Your Name by Makoto Shinkai, and likely his follow up features – Weathering With You and Suzume.Before finding success with garden of words, Shinkai moved from making short films to feature lengths with the 2011 film – Children

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01:32:03

KFR 165 - The Cat Girls are BACK

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2026/07/22

According to the internet - Cat girls are back in anime!But did they ever truly leave? With the virality of Chainsmoked Cat (in more ways than one, yeeeeesh!) we’re looking at where this character archetype came from, and how they’ve changed since their earliest interpretations! Plus the latest anime news, reviews and a dose of “why” every so often!SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi NEWS ITEMSInio Asano wants to lift the manga AI ban… for a silly reason. Blue

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01:27:55

KFR 164: Our picks for the 2026 Summer Anime Season!

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2026/07/08

We’re back! And just in time for the 2026 Summer Anime season too! As always, we have 10 shows from the new season to share with you across a range of genres – from action to romance, shounen to jousei – so there should be at least one show for you! So outside the grand summoning of Isekai shows and returning franchises, there’s some seriously interesting shows coming out from our favourite production houses! VIDEOS!Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFiKyle’s YouTube:

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00:40:18

KFR 163X: Sword of the Stranger - A hidden Samurai gem

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2026/06/10

Many samurai movies have kind of come and gone in Japanese cinema – both in live action and animated varieties. And while some leave a lasting impression on Nippon’s cinematic industry, others are forgotten - not because they are bad - but often due to simple things such as bad release windows, limited advertising budget or extremely limited availability after release.This week’s episode is all about one of the later – a cinematic, action packed, animated samurai film, set in the gritty Sengoku

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01:23:58

KFR 163: All You Need is Kill vs. Edge of Tomorrow!

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2026/05/27

After a celebrated run at international film festivals, the anime movie adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s All You Need is Kill is now available to buy digitally – and hopefully should land on streaming platforms soon. So how does this re-imagining of the light novel compare to the Hollywood adaptation – Edge of Tomorrow – and even its own manga adaptation? Honestly? It doesn’t. But it’s not because it’s bad – it’s a whole new take on the story. SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a

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01:32:50

KFR 162: Is K-On still good in 2026? Criterion think so!

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2026/05/16

The Criterion Collection just added the K-ON movie to their catalogue, cementing it as a classic anime film for the ages. That said, they only have 5 anime titles in the collection, so we’ll take it with a grain of salt lol.However, it’s a great excuse for us to revisit an iconic Cute Girls Doing Cute Things (CGDCT) anime from the early 2000’s!So, does K-On hold up to current audience expectations? Or does its meandering, slice of life pacing made it harder for current audiences to enjoy? Join us as

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01:24:58

KFR 161: You should definitely watch '100 Meters'!

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2026/04/22

At Kawaii-Fi we wouldn't describe ourselves as "sporty" people - shocking we know! But every now and then, a sports anime will bring people in from all areas of the anime fandom.We've seen it happen with Haikyu and Slam Dunk, and we may have another one to add to the list.100 Meters dropped on Netflix late last year after a widely praised run at film festivals around the globe. So what's the deal?Utilising everything from hand drawn art and rotoscoping to modern animation techniques, this unique

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01:09:45

KFR 160: The 2026 Spring Anime Season feels small?

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2026/04/08

A new anime season is upon us and it’s an odd one. We have some popular returning series and a few new surefire hits, but it feels like it’s missing something?Join us as we share our picks for the season, a few raised eyebrows and even a disclaimer!Plus, the latest anime news and enough bad jokes to make your sensei embarrassed!SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi NEWS ITEMS- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run Anime's '2nd Stage' Reveals 2026 Debut

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01:17:24

KFR 159: Sand Land is definitely worth revisiting!

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2026/03/25

This episode we’re diving into the Back Catalogue to share a fantastic series we should have talked about more when it aired – Sand Land!Based on the early 2000’s manga by legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, this series and its game were the last projects he worked on before passing away in 2024. And with Dragon Ball Super returning this year, it felt like the right time to revisit the series!This, plus gushing over the second season of the Live Action One Piece, the latest anime news and an odd retro

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01:18:59

KFR 158: Monster Musume is a lot | White Day 2026

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2026/03/11

It’s white day and that means our Patreon members have been given the reigns to the show… and oof they picked a couple of doosey’s for us this time around!As with Valentines Day, our White Day episodes are not for all ages due to the content discussed within, so if you’re under 18 this is one for you to skip (soz).Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls is in the spotlight this episode, and it’s a LOT.So grab your Pocky, pop in your headphones and get ready for a wild one!SUPPORT USPatreon:

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01:09:37

KFR 157: Penguin Highway is a bit naff...

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2026/02/25

Penguins showing up in a Japanese town miles away from any ocean, coupled with other strange occurrences? Sounds like a compelling idea for a film, and the artwork looks amazing!But temper your expectations - Penguin Highway is unfortunately not a great example of Japanese storytelling, with logic frequently thrown to the wind and a heap of forgotten and unexplained plot points.So is it worth a watch? Guess you better listen to the episode!In general news, we're back on schedule with the brand

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01:15:03

KFR 156: Agent Aika - Valentine's Anime 2026!

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2026/02/17

We’re a little delayed due to technical and scheduling issues – but it’s time for our annual Valentines episode!In the cross-hairs this time is a retro anime full of fan service – Agent Aika.Literally bursting at the seams with a ludicrous amount of low angle shots, this questionable franchise received two prequel series for it’s leading lady.But is it any good? Honestly? Better listen to find out!VIDEOS!Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFiKyle’s YouTube:

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01:09:41

KFR 155: The 2025 Anime Awards!

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2026/01/28

It’s time again for the Kawaii-Fi Anime Awards!As we do each January, we’re looking back on the past year of anime! Each team member picks out their favourite shows across categories featuring genres, music and art – and we also touch on those they’d rather forget!We won’t be able to capture all the great shows from 2025, so sound off in the comments with your picks for each category!Our rules for award eligibility:- An anime must have finished airing in 2025. This means a broadcast run ending

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01:36:09

KFR 154: The 2026 Winter Anime Season is stacked!

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2026/01/14

It's a new year and a new anime season - and it's completely stacked with great shows!With heaps of popular shows getting sequels and even more unique new shows on the roster, there's something for everyone this Winter Anime Season!VIDEOS!Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFiKyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbitTifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifiOUR PICKS FROM THIS SEASONSentenced

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01:37:33

KFR 153: Angel's Egg is a bit... odd?

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2025/12/10

Angel’s Egg is a bit of an oddity – it has hardly any dialogue, the characters are unnamed, there are weird groups of ghostly fishermen, and – of course – a girl carrying an egg.Released in 1985, the film is an avante garde story set in a fantastical setting. And you know you’re in for a wild ride when even the creator says they don’t know what it’s about!It’s a piece of anime cinema that predates some of the biggest films of the era, and with the 4K remaster out in the wild, you might be tempted to

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01:14:16

KFR 152: You need to watch Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26

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2025/11/26

Fujimoto Tatsuki is now fairly well known for his action blockbuster series Chainsaw Man, the very strange manga Fire Punch and his introspective short Look Back.But before any of these stories began, Fujimoto-san wrote several one-shot manga that he submitted to manga awards and contests between the ages of 17 and 26.These short stories were collected into two manga volumes in 2021 and were just released as an anime compilation series on Amazon Prime!Collecting a selection of his works from 2011

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