It's spooky season, and I'm breaking down the surreal and unsettling world of Cat Soup an anime that's equal parts beautiful, bizarre, and heartbreaking. Let's talk about what it all means... if it means anything at all.Socials:beacons.ai/theanimecornerpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@animecornerpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/spenj15.bsky.social

ZOMBIE CATS!! ZOMBIE CATS!! ZOMBIE CATS!!!! The return of the cat Virus tries to defeat a man who cooks and looks intimidating while others around him either envy him or try to off themselves. Two very strange anime!! Only one will become victorious! Who will it be? Listen to find out.

A boy that's a scythe, sisters that are pistols, and a cat that's also a witch. The jinxes are high, the shenans are happening again. Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of Soul Eater

These were the best of anime. These were the worst of Anime. A true Tale of Two Cities. A twist on an old classic where a cat is the zombie virus. It goes up against a Deadman Wonderland knockoff. If either of those interest you, then you will be excited for this episode!

We turn once more to Fox Kids, the legendary Saturday morning programming block that gave us Bobby's World, X-Men, Eek the Cat, the Tick, and... this show. Piggsburg Pigs, created by Fred Silverman's daughter Melissa and produced by Ruby-Spears, feels like the last gasps of the 70s and 80s style of Saturday morning fare before the revolutionary creator-driven works that would define the decade took over the zeitgeist. These pigs only made it one year before hitting the butcher's block, and

This week, MarzGurl and JoshKnightTheFirst cover the new Cat's Eye anime, home releases of the Angel Dust movie, the announcement of the re-release of the City Hunter game for PC Engine, and Kana's new releases of the Cat's Eye and City Hunter manga. We have a lot of catching up to do! Topics discussed: This game came out of nowhere! Wow, these manga releases are SO GOOD! Also, hi, we came back! Links mentioned in this

Why does Japan seem so good at appreciating nothingness? From tea rooms and zen gardens to MUJI's beige minimalism, Japan has a unique way of turning empty space into something emotionally powerful. Let's explore the philosophy, history amd evolution of emptiness and minimalism in Japanese culture. Check out our social media below👇https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President finally have proof of whether or not they could survive Nyaight of the Living Cat, and you can take the quiz too! But we’re also talking all the latest on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (the updates are infinite), a fun character poll for My Hero Academia stans, new anime adaptations we are excited for (and maybe manifested?), and more. THEN, we’re diving into the world of anime English dubs and sharing your recs in Fan

One-time unchallenged holy land of otaku, Tokyo's Akihabara was a heaven for anime, manga, video game, maid café, and collector's items. But today. it is different. So what happened to Akihabara?We chart the past from Akihabara's early days as an electronics district to its growth in the 1990s–2010s as a thriving subculture hub during the golden era of otaku culture. We'll then look at which anime, doujinshi, figure fever, and maid cafés transformed the district into a fans'

It looks delicious at first sight. Perfect ramen, glossy sushi, fluffy pancakes until you realize it's not real. Welcome to the world of Japanese food replicas, or sampulu (サンプル), where plastic food is not just decoration, it's a multi-million dollar industry and an art.We explore the intriguing history of Japan's hyper-realistic restaurant windows. Spawned from functionality and refined through craftsmanship, these mock foods have assisted diners in comprehending menus for more than a hundred years

Summers in Japan isn't just hot, it's a battlefield against the sun. We look into why Japan is so obessed with covering up during the hot and humid weather, its cultural roots and why modern sun protection of all sorts is a multi-million dollar business. Check out our social media below👇https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What scares Japan today? From traditional ghost tales and vengeful spirits to viral videos, survival horror video games, and haunted escape rooms — Japanese horror has extended far beyond the traditional.We explore how Japan's romance with horror has evolved in the modern era. No longer rooted in centuries-old folk stories and religious superstitions like yūrei and yokai, horror has also turned digital for the modern age. We’ll discover how horror is experienced in real life too —

After 100 episodes of pratfalls, birdcalls, stock gags, flea bags, wild takes and corn flakes, we finally get REALLY TWISTED! It's the wild story of Felix the Cat's 1990s revival series that was as turbulent behind the scenes as it was surreal on the screen. Marc and Jordan from the That's Not Quite All Folks podcast join us as we break down and build up a true cult classic first season that took a drastic turn in the second.FUN!!

Who exactly were the Japanese ninjas? Forget the legends in the films, we delve into the true history of the mythic spies and shadow warriors.Discover where ninjas first emerged, what they actually did (hint: it doesn't involve throwing stars!), and how they shaped Japan's history through espionage, sabotage, and survival.We'll also look at how the ninja legacy lives on to this day — from ninja schools and ninja tourism in Japan, to anime, cosplay, and Hollywood. Check out our social media

The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Chris as they cover the latest news of anime. Reviews start with shows like Rascal Does Not Dream, Lord of the Mysteries, Nyaight of the Living Cat, Rent a Girlfriend, Hotel Inhumans, Couple of Cuckoos, and the return of Kaiju no. 8!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: You can also watch this episode in video form on

Feds and Julie go full TV spiral this week—from The Sandman’s return to Squid Game S3’s vengeance vibes and The Bear’s emotional burnout.On the anime side: The Apothecary Diaries serves mystery and palace politics, while The Summer That Hikaru Died leaves us haunted in the best way.Sharp takes, soft spots, and a little horror-adjacent heartbreak—just another week with Two Non-Critics.📺 Bonus moments on YouTube📸 Follow @TwoNonCriticsAndACat for reels, recs, and chaos

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are STOKED for Anime Expo 2025, and once you here about all these scheduled panels and premieres, you will be, too! We’re also talking about our favorite announcements out of  PlayStation’s State of Play 2025, the upcoming Nyaight of the Living Cat anime, the Given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea coming to theaters, and recommending anime for your friends who still just don’t quite get it.Have a question for The Anime Effect

Why is Japan so obsessed with all things small, fluffy, and irresistibly kawaii? From adorable mascots to tiny replicas of food and robot puppies, Japanese cuteness is everywhere — but how did it all begin?We explore the deeper psychological and cultural roots of kawaii, how postwar society, youth culture rebellion, and femininity changed kawaii as a national sentiment — influencing everything from fashion and media to urban landscapes. This is your definitive in-depth exploration of

What happens when anime, manga, and games hit the stage? We dive into the world of 2.5D theater—where fan-favorite characters come to life through musicals, plays, and mind-blowing stagecraft. It’s where fantasy meets reality, and the results are pure magic. Check out our social media below👇https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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