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Like My Anime

A podcast dedicated to helping you find more of the anime, manga, and other Japanese media you’ll love

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14:38

The Japanese Words You Didn't Know You Needed

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2026/09/24

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the “untranslatable words” myth, then argue that some Japanese terms still earn a spot in English because they capture everyday feelings with unusual precision. We break down why these words work, how famous loanwords get misused, and what all of this reveals about language, culture, and how we frame our lives. • why “untranslatable” usually means “needs a longer explanation” • kuchisabishi as eating from boredom or comfort, not hunger • why “sn...

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21:26

We Need to Talk About RuriDragon and Half is More

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2026/09/08

Send us Fan Mail This time we take a look at two manga about racism and finding where you belong with RuriDragon and Half is More RuriDragon ルリドラゴン Genre: Slice of life, coming of age, fantasy Author: Masaoki Shindo Translation: Caleb D. Cook https://calebdcook.com/translatedworks/ Original Run: June 13, 2022 - Present Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: Viz Media Imprint: Jump Comics Magazine: Weekly Shonen Jump (June 13, 2022 - August 1, 2022); Shonen Jump+ (August 22, 2024 - Prese...

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16:50

It's Getting Harder to Live in Japan

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2026/08/25

Send us Fan Mail This time, we unpack why life in Japan feels harder right now for both citizens and foreign residents alike. The episode connects Japan's weak currency, a record-breaking tourism boom, and a sweeping tightening of visa and permanent residency rules under the Takaichi government. All framed against a backdrop of rising anti-immigrant sentiment. Key Discussion Points COVID-era border closures (2020–2022): Japan barred even permanent residents from reentry for roughly a year whi...

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7:07

Summer is Scary in Japan

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2026/08/16

Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview We explore Japan's summer horror tradition — rooted in the Obon festival and kaidan ghost stories — through five recommendations spanning film, Netflix TV, legal drama, and anime. Key Discussion Points Obon and the belief that ancestral spirits return each summer, and how that gave rise to the kaidan storytelling traditionDollhouse (2025): a haunted-doll J-horror film from comedy director Shinobu Yaguchi, driven by parental grief rather than jump scaresHuman...

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9:40

A Manga That Finally Felt Like Me - Spacewalking With...

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2026/07/29

Send us Fan Mail A quiet slice-of-life manga makes me stop and think about how many people get written off as lazy before anyone understands what they need. I walk through why Spacewalking With You feels compassionate, how it portrays neurodivergent struggle without labels, and why curiosity can change a life. • the premise of Spacewalking With You and why the mid-2000s setting matters • Kobayashi’s “lazy” reputation as self-protection against failing • Uno’s notebook as a t...

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9:50

Starting a Japanese Literature Channel: BookTube...

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2026/05/27

Send us Fan Mail This month's episode is a sort of announcement, I'm gonna be taking a break from the podcast for a bit to focus on YouTube. If all the same content as video essays and booktube videos sounds interesting to you then I'd love for you to subscribe to the Like My Anime YouTube channel Support the show Thanks for listening to Like My Anime! If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe, share it, or leave a review — it helps more people find the podcast! Watch episodes &...

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14:24

The Solitary Gourmet: A Hit Japanese Drama No One...

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2026/04/21

Send us Fan Mail We try to explain why The Solitary Gourmet, a plotless Japanese food drama about a man eating alone, became a massive hit across East Asia. We also dig into why it’s one of the best resources for real Japanese listening practice and what “healing” media reveals about modern comfort viewing. • the show’s simple formula and why “nothing happens” works • how real restaurants turn episodes into a food culture guide • why the inner monologue is gold for Japanese...

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22:08

The Most Wholesome 'Fan Service' Anime: My Dress-Up...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail We dig into why My Dress-Up Darling is more than a spicy high school rom-com and why dropping it after the first three episodes misses the real point. We talk craft, cosplay culture, gender expression, and why the series works surprisingly well for Japanese language learners. • why the show gets mislabeled early and what changes after episode four • Wakana Gojo’s Hina doll craftsmanship, childhood trauma, and loneliness • Marin Kitagawa as the driver of the...

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25:29

Learning Like A Child, As An Adult

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2026/02/24

Send a text We unpack why L1 and L2 learning differ, where adult learners can excel, and how to use child‑like methods without buying the myth of effortlessness. Along the way we revisit the critical period, language intuition, and practical tools like nursery rhymes for better input. • L1 dominance, age of acquisition, and processing speed • Near‑native performance vs intuition in lab tests • Why the critical period applies to L1, not adult L2 • Transfer from L1 shaping L2 learning paths • ...

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47:59

What Running Taught Me About Learning Japanese

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2026/01/30

Send us a text We connect New Year momentum, Ekiden grit, and Murakami’s running log to practical Japanese study that survives real life. Flexible systems, tiny daily wins, and the power of noticing replace vague goals and pressure to “master” everything. • defining minimum viable study to protect consistency • replacing output goals with input systems • using interests and authentic media to sustain motivation • embracing ambiguity and iterative understanding • making phones boring to reduc...

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35:19

Is Anime Too Easy or Too Hard to Learn Japanese?

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2025/06/27

Send us a text Are Kids’ Shows the Secret to Learning Japanese? In this off-the-cuff episode, Tom explores why language learners often overlook the power of “lowbrow” media like anime, kids’ shows, and mass-produced manga—and why that’s a mistake. From the academic polish of the Read Japanese Literature podcast to the underrated artistry of Anpanman and My Hero Academia, we unpack the tension between high art and pop culture in your study routine. Plus: Why you might need to grind Mickey Mous...

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23:26

Why These Winter 2025 Anime Are Perfect for Studying!

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2025/05/21

Send us a text 📝 Key Topics: The Anime Study Trap The difference between exposure vs. acquisitionWhy “just hearing Japanese” isn’t enoughPaul Nation & vocabulary learning 101My Learning Pivot: From Passive to Purposeful How burnout forced me to rethink my study habitsUsing cognitive load theory to make anime more effective for learningBuilding curiosity over guilt when watching native contentFeature Reviews: Best Shows for Learners Medalist (N3) – Emotional repetition & motivational

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