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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.

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 London Beastars 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.

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=AnimeSelect Sakamoto Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPopd3ZOGUY&ab_channel=Netflix My Dress Up Darling S2: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-12-18/my-dress-up-darling-sequel-tv-anime-confirmed-for-2025/.219218 Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2El47XWHCgs&ab_channel=Sauanime Aharen-san wa Haka Renai S2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/8/3/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai-season-2-announced?srsltid=AfmBOoo9wHGRTixh04BVBFUB2H-G2nU4f-K3T05KaHNmteA3v375vvTu Dan 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__Zjyh Astro 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.

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/.217417 Shigemi Ikedea (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-04/emmy-award-winning-art-director-shigemi-ikeda-dies/.217478 Dandadan: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81736884 Look Back: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0DH5CR1RK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r The Apothecary Diaries Series 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A4SqU1mJXQ&ab_channel=AnimeSelect Tonari no Yokai-san: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GQWH0M1DX/tonari-no-yokai-san Distant 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/B0D9PNP578 Tomba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azdk_zNnGDw&ab_channel=PlayStation  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/.214926 CDProjektRed Animation Planning: https://www.shacknews.com/article/141293/cd-projekt-red-more-animation-cyberpunk-edgrunners Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Sequel: https://x.com/SugoiLITE/status/1831961925019975964 I 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/.214281 My Wife has No Emotion (manga) will be going on hiatus: https://x.com/sugiura_jirou/status/1830529881341677884 Oasis Ticket Scandal: https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/10/oasis-ticketmaster-urged-to-refund-fans-dynamic-pricing-debacle Playstation 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-wrong Atsuko Tanaka (RIP): https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/obituary-atsuko-tanaka-game-and-anime-voice-actor-dies-at-age Rachael Lillis (RIP): https://x.com/TheVeronicaT/status/1823000035883438271 Megumi 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.

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/chiitan7407 Yard 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-july Kitchen 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.

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-shooting President Joe Biden will not run in the re-election campaign: https://x.com/JoeBiden/status/1815080881981190320 Apothecary 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-school Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864 Japanese Literature Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205316262926151/  My Deer Friend Nokotan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGKeVzbrNc&ab_channel=Crunchyroll Butter by Asako Yuzuki (Review): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/10/butter-by-asako-yuzuki-review-novel-konkatsu-killer-kanae-kijima A Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata (Review): https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/26/books/a-woman-of-pleasure-kiyoko-murata.html 2NE1 Re-signed: https://www.nme.com/news/music/yg-announces-2ne1-will-return-with-a-world-tour-3776672 Stamp Bot: https://x.com/StampsBot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/about General Election Results: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2024/jul/04/uk-general-election-results-2024-live-in-full My 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/9781646092864 Apothecary Diaries Season 2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/7/7/the-apothecary-diaries-season-2-anime-crunchyroll-2025 Beastars 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%A Witch Hat Atelier (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi3BYgM_PWg&ab_channel=avexpictures   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: Find out where your local polling station is for the UK General Election: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/ Don't forget your voter ID or you may be turned away! - https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id  Taiki Matsuno: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2333769/full/ Look Back (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyO7vrVvyGU&ab_channel=AnimeSelect Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgiuQwzB6aU&ab_channel=FINALFANTASYXIV Skyrim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSRtYpNRoN0&ab_channel=BethesdaSoftworks Electric Six: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xNadaO5ZZLVJdqDIVVIua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one weekend of the year where I can be an unfiltered otaku has arrived, this is the Sunnycon 2024 Special! - In this episode I delve into Newcastle's biggest anime convention, whilsts doing the weekly round up, talking Good Smile figures and answering YOUR questions. 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: Ghost: Rite here, Rite Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wok_sEfvkso&ab_channel=Ghost Sunnycon: https://www.sunnyconanimeexpo.com/ My haul from Sunnycon: https://x.com/bilingualbento/status/1805234321646629281 Artists/Traders I bought from at Sunnycon 🎨: Dungeon Meshi Stickers / Porcelain Animals / Daisy-Mae: https://linktr.ee/NatalieHaku Sunnycon / My Melody / Demon Slayer stickers: https://linktr.ee/danilouart Columbo print and charm: https://boydonegood.storenvy.com/ The Last Straw: https://maskedemerald.co.uk/ Idiot juice / Pigeon stickers: https://linktr.ee/printedkatie Cowkini charm: https://linktr.ee/chaoillustrations Sailor Outer Senshi / Anya charms: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SkuldworksCrafts Cowgirl Print: https://safrb.com/ Pochita/Pikmin 4 charms: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SolarByte/ Makima charm: https://linktr.ee/seraeph Anya/Chika Stickers: https://kuriidono.carrd.co/ Shoebill FFXIV / Ser Aymeric charm: https://linktr.ee/Kannter Frieren charm and badge: https://kitsnowart.com/ Palestine will be Free sticker: https://nytastic.carrd.co/ Autism button badges: https://linktr.ee/rainbowcharrie Anya / Moomin / Mob Psycho 100 stickers: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bylimonmaid/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 roatations around the sun, 32 years of ups and downs, 32 years of being me! - In this weeks peisode I talk about my birthday shenanigans as well as some anime and manga news, Japanese language study and some films that I've seen/going to see. Also, next weeks episode will be a Sunnycon 2024 special. Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: White Lies (Ritual): https://whitelies.com/products/ritual-coloured-vinyl White Lies (Big TV): https://whitelies.com/products/big-tv-coloured-vinyl-1 Dungeon Meshi Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxXID_zR-HY&ab_channel=AnimeSelect Mono: https://x.com/yenpress/status/1801658372464247048 Insominacs After School Vol. 6: https://www.viz.com/read/manga/insomniacs-after-school-volume-6/product/7886 Sakamoto Days: https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/sakamoto-days A Man and His Cat: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/series/a-man-and-his-cat Aposimz: https://www.vertical-comics.com/books/aposimz_01.php Jade Cocoon (1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GE0TLS7OQA&ab_channel=LongplayArchive Rush (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XA73ni9eVs&ab_channel=UniversalPictures Ghost: Rite Here, Rite Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJVgZX-vQUc&ab_channel=IGNMovieTrailers Nintendo Direct (18/06/24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3BkD5PVUM&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica SunnyCon Anime Expo: https://www.sunnyconanimeexpo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As all the goths weep, that NYX discontinued their liquid suade range of lipsticks I chatter on about the fact there's going to be a Like a Dragon: Yakuza live action series! I mean, as we have learned from the NYX situation, we should always be prepared for disappointment, but will be pleasently suprised if it's any good. I also chat about birthday treats, driving anxiety, the sneaky new anime drops, including some that are hitting our screens this summer! Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: Princess Peach Showtime: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Princess-Peach-Showtime--2444445.html Suika Game: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Suika-Game-2468543.html Donny Benét (Le Piano): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl5jH8eUbEY&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t Donny Benét (Mr Experience): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQeyhQAglmE&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t Donny Benét (Konichiwa): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzXZlm4wwg&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t Donny Benét (Love Online): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8CAS6I2DI&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t Eiko Masuyama: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557968/ Spy x Family Season 3 (Key Visual): https://screenrant.com/spy-x-family-season-3-confirmed-teaser-visual/ Attack on Titan (Musical): https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2024-2025/attack-on-titan-the-musical/ Kodansha x Humble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/spring-and-summer-anime-season-kodansha-books The Elusive Samurai (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbDFAzfkOso&ab_channel=AnimeWakana Neil Gordon Munro: https://www.clanmunro.org.uk/neil_munro.html Like a Dragon: Yakuza (Live action adaptation): https://www.ign.com/articles/like-a-dragon-yakuza-live-action-series-announced-for-amazon-prime-video-this-fall Summer Games Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzwh4N3qfcY&ab_channel=GameSpot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the start of Gemini season and....I'm all alone?! there's no one here beside me...🎵 Well Drew's on their cruise and I'm trying to fill my time or I will be sad and cry, so I've been to the theatre, the cinema, seen my friends, listened to new music, read manga and watched Golden Kamuy on Netflix. There's a whole boat loads of stuff about upcoming anime and also things I might start watching on Crunchyroll. Oh yeah and I mispronounce "Nokotan" as "Nonotan" 🤦 As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: Golden Kamuy (Film): https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81726698 Chainsaw Man Volume 15: https://www.viz.com/read/manga/chainsaw-man-volume-15/product/7838 Sakamoto Days (Anime Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcErvURv6fE&ab_channel=AnimeSelect My Deer Friend Nokotan (Anime Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lPQOo9qI8Y&ab_channel=AnimeSelect Mashle: Magic and Muscles: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GDKHZEP8W/mashle-magic-and-muscles The Great Cleric: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GG5H5XQ24/the-great-cleric 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G1XHJV0KV/tis-time-for-torture-princess Playstation State of Play (31st May 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-4ZM3jxhdE&ab_channel=PlayStation Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVswuip0-co&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures Madeline Goldstein "Seed of Doubt" (Music): https://open.spotify.com/track/1iu5LOQLGN4XDvCV8bQCcD?si=33cb489568b0461a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it that when I get the opportunity to speak in Japanese, I feel anxious? How can I overcome that language speaking anxiety? Did I jump in feet first to a conversation and hope for the best? was it the help of a shopkeeper? or maybe a bit of both? Well all is answered in episode 4 of Bilingual Bento. I also chat about the summer of anime and my top picks for the season and why I STILL haven't finished Shōgun.  As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: Video Game Quizzes: https://www.youtube.com/@fabriihc My Wife has No Emotion (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQxzQ6DIWmU&ab_channel=TMS%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A1%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB Plus-Sized Elf (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQnk0xrPDnY&ab_channel=AniLandTv  Dungeon People (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIXcIP73rRs&ab_channel=MyAnimeList  Dungeon People (Cover Art): https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/dungeon-people/ 2.5 Dimentional Seduction (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz7tkZjVMaI&ab_channel=T-Chan  Aharen-san wa Hakarenei (Series): https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GNVHKN72N/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai Komono (Shop): https://www.komonoaccessories.com/ Golden Kamuy (Film): https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81726698 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer has finally arrived in England, well for about 3 days and then it's going to cool down again, also there's some serious FOMO from me in this episode for meteorological reasons. We also have a chinwag about the book I am currently reading at the moment, starting a new anime series, how the grind is real in Final Fantasy XIV and of course, NEW Doctor Who! I asked and you delivered, thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode of the podcast, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.