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- Oct 4, 20252h 0m
Episode 17: The Big Chinwag
If you can believe it, it's a Bilingual Bento podcast! This episode is a big'un so please, sit back, relax and enjoy my dulcet tones for 2 hours. We'll be catching up on what's been going on from April all the way through to October 2025, with ups and downs, weddings, birthdays, and hospital stays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 5, 202554 min
Episode 16: Venturing to Distant Worlds
It's been a while and in episode 16 of Bilingual Bento I give you all the gossip as to what I've been up to, some really exciting upcoming anime and manga as well as a few ancedotes about crazy French kids and drunkenly ordering theatre tickets...Links to things I talked about in today's episode: Distant Worlds (Information)Coco Ichibanya LondonBeastars Final Season (Trailer)Sakamoto Days (Trailer)The Apothecary Diaries - Season 2 (Trailer)Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer) Aharen-san wa Hakarenai - Season 2 (Trailer)Mono (Trailer)Lycoris Recoil: Friends are Thieves of Time (Information)Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved (Information and Trailer)My Dress Up Darling - Season 2 (Information and Trailer)Dandadan - Season 2 (Information) Chainsaw Man The Movie - Reze Arc (Information)Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable Omnibus Manga (Licence Information and Release Date)Yoko Shimamura To Be honours with BAFTA Fellowship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jan 19, 20251h 0m
Episode 15: Blue Skies and Golden Sunshine
Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:The Apothecary Diaries S2 (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_-SwVBwfv0&ab_channel=AnimeSelectSakamoto Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPopd3ZOGUY&ab_channel=NetflixMy Dress Up Darling S2: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-12-18/my-dress-up-darling-sequel-tv-anime-confirmed-for-2025/.219218Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2El47XWHCgs&ab_channel=SauanimeAharen-san wa Haka Renai S2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/8/3/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai-season-2-announced?srsltid=AfmBOoo9wHGRTixh04BVBFUB2H-G2nU4f-K3T05KaHNmteA3v375vvTuDan Da Dan S2: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/anime-shows/dan-da-dan-season-2-release-date-trailer-cast-story/Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnFSbMkOP44&t=1s&ab_channel=%E4%BA%AC%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB Takopi’s Original Sin: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/12/22/takopis-original-sin-anime-2025-premiere-new-trailer?srsltid=AfmBOorGh0iM2tayVdWf5AqQqpORV9OOICb-c0NdRjEm2rqwTq__ZjyhAstro Bot GOTY Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FVYoM-h6fc&ab_channel=thegameawards Sonic The Hedgehog 3: https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-3/Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl: https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/wallace-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl/David Lynch passed away on 15th January 2025: https://www.facebook.com/davidlynchofficial/posts/it-is-with-deep-regret-that-we-his-family-announce-the-passing-of-the-man-and-th/1179118190251944/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 1, 202449 min
Episode 14: How Much Is The Fish?
77 days later is going to be the name of my new film, nah not really, but I can't believe how long it's been since I've recorded! I hope you're all doing well and thanks for sticking with me. In this weeks episode I talk about where I've been, what I've been up to over the last 2 and a bit months! Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:El Torero: https://eltorero.co.uk/Ryo Kono (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-01/art-director-ryo-k-no-dies/.217417Shigemi Ikedea (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-04/emmy-award-winning-art-director-shigemi-ikeda-dies/.217478Dandadan: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81736884Look Back: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0DH5CR1RK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rThe Apothecary Diaries Series 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A4SqU1mJXQ&ab_channel=AnimeSelectTonari no Yokai-san: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GQWH0M1DX/tonari-no-yokai-sanDistant Worlds: https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/distant-worlds/Timestalker (Review) https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/timestalker/ Monster Hunter Wilds: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-uk/Like a Dragon: Yazuka: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Like-Dragon-Yakuza-Season-1/dp/B0D9PNP578Tomba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azdk_zNnGDw&ab_channel=PlayStation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 15, 202451 min
Episode 13: Friendship Ended with Summer, now Autumn is my new Best Friend
It has been a little while since I recorded a podcast, my friendship has ended with summer and now autumn is my new best friend. In this weeks podcast I give you the low down of where I've been, some really cool anime announcements and the sheer state of affairs with dynamic pricing and scalpers! Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:My Dress Up Darling (Live Action): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-29/my-dress-up-darling-manga-gets-live-action-series-in-october/.214926CDProjektRed Animation Planning: https://www.shacknews.com/article/141293/cd-projekt-red-more-animation-cyberpunk-edgrunnersMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Sequel: https://x.com/SugoiLITE/status/1831961925019975964I have a Crush at Work (Anime): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iztbuNy5UE&ab_channel=AnimeSelect Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable manga has ended: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-13/hokkaido-gals-are-super-adorable-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.214281My Wife has No Emotion (manga) will be going on hiatus: https://x.com/sugiura_jirou/status/1830529881341677884Oasis Ticket Scandal: https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/10/oasis-ticketmaster-urged-to-refund-fans-dynamic-pricing-debaclePlaystation 5 Pro: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/ps5/ps5-pro/Concord Failure: https://www.theguardian.com/games/article/2024/sep/11/sonys-hero-shooter-concord-failed-spectacularly-heres-where-it-went-wrongAtsuko Tanaka (RIP): https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/obituary-atsuko-tanaka-game-and-anime-voice-actor-dies-at-ageRachael Lillis (RIP): https://x.com/TheVeronicaT/status/1823000035883438271Megumi Shinohara (RIP): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-10/sailor-jupiter-voice-actress-emi-shinohara-dies-at-61/.215306 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 4, 202439 min
Episode 12: Mooching about Manchester
The sun is out and the skies are clear, the world is our oyster! - In this weeks episode I talk about our trip to Manchester for Megacon, Apothecary Diary manga news and the Paris 2024 Olympics. As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:Manchester Megacon: https://megaconlive.com/manchester/ Azumanga Daioh: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339955/Chiitan (Mascot): https://x.com/chiitan7407Yard and Coop: https://www.yardandcoop.com/Arcade Club: https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/bury/"The Apothecary Diaries" manga artist Nekokurage News: https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/26849770/2024 Olympic Games Schedule: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/24-julyKitchen by Banana Yoshimoto (Review): https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/apr/03/review-kitchen-banana-yoshimoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 22, 202431 min
Episode 11: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Bookworm
Life got busy, busy, busy! But I've managed to find time to really into some Japanese literature. In this weeks podcast I talk about family, news, manga and some books I've read recently. If you have any recommendations be sure to let me know - if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:Trump Assassination Attempt: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donald-trump-pennsylvania-rally-shootingPresident Joe Biden will not run in the re-election campaign: https://x.com/JoeBiden/status/1815080881981190320Apothecary Diaries (New Key Visual): https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/AnimagePlus_anime_59408/image/1/Insomniacs After School: https://www.viz.com/vizmanga/chapters/insomniacs-after-schoolSmoking Behind the Supermarket with You: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864Japanese Literature Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205316262926151/ My Deer Friend Nokotan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGKeVzbrNc&ab_channel=CrunchyrollButter by Asako Yuzuki (Review): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/10/butter-by-asako-yuzuki-review-novel-konkatsu-killer-kanae-kijimaA Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata (Review): https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/26/books/a-woman-of-pleasure-kiyoko-murata.html2NE1 Re-signed: https://www.nme.com/news/music/yg-announces-2ne1-will-return-with-a-world-tour-3776672Stamp Bot: https://x.com/StampsBot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 7, 202431 min
Episode 10: The Grass is Always Greener
The grass is always greener on the other side, which I am pleased about! After a bit of a rocky week I am back, bright eyed and bushy tailed with Episode 10 of Bilingual Bento, I get a bit mushy when talking about my 8 year anniversary with Drew, feeling positive but cautious about the UK General Election results, very excited about new summer anime and some amazing news about new season announcements coming Winter 2024 and 2025!As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:What is Emetophobia?: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/emetophobia/Does The Dog Die?: https://www.doesthedogdie.com/aboutGeneral Election Results: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2024/jul/04/uk-general-election-results-2024-live-in-fullMy Wife Has No Emotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w6kmcxI7JU&ab_channel=Crunchyroll Plus-Sized Elf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thOlcnaGx5c&ab_channel=ArashiCh.Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Manga): https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864Apothecary Diaries Season 2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/7/7/the-apothecary-diaries-season-2-anime-crunchyroll-2025Beastars Final Season - Part 1 (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7uJtCf4ASg&ab_channel=TOHOanimation%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AWitch Hat Atelier (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi3BYgM_PWg&ab_channel=avexpictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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