Kawaii-Fi Radio - Anime Podcast

It's the spooky season and we've again asked our Patreon members to pick a theme for our Halloween episode!

And this time, it's a sub-genre that Japan has truly made it's own: The Death Game!

Whether it's being teleported to another dimensions or being bestowed a god like power, or even just fighting for survival, death games have become a plot device in many suspense and horror shows.

So where did they come from? Where did they go?

To find out, I guess you better listen to the show!

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Ashita no Joe Creator Tetsuya Chiba Dies at 87

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Kaiju No. 8 Anime's 'Conclusion Arc' Revealed as Film Opening in 2027

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-10-24/kaiju-no-8-anime-conclusion-arc-revealed-as-film-opening-in-2027/.243156

Cygames to Reimburse Travel, Lodging for Canceled Uma Musume Concerts

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-10-21/cygames-to-reimburse-travel-lodging-for-canceled-uma-musume-concerts/.243082

AniBiz Anime Licensing Platform Receives US$6 Million Investment From TBS, Toei Animation, TV Tokyo

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-10-27/anibiz-anime-licensing-platform-receives-usd6-million-investment-from-tbs-toei-animation-tv-tokyo/.243261

Tezuka: God of Manga Documentary Film Launches Kickstarter Campaign (Updated)

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-10-14/tezuka-god-of-manga-documentary-film-launches-kickstarter-campaign/.242815

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00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:01:17 – What We’re Watching

00:39:42 – Halloween: The Origin of Death Games

01:40:00 – Anime Communique

01:55:39 – Next Time, ‘zilla and DUUUUUUNE.

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It’s time for an extra style episode and it’s all about the wacky and heart-warming Tokyo Godfathers!

From legendary director and writer Satoshi Kon, this film takes a twist on the Christmas tale, with 3 homeless Tokyo residents finding an abandoned child on Christmas eve.

Our 3 wise “godfathers” begin their journey to find the child parents, with a string of wacky hijinks, heartwarming moments and character revelations as the story unfurls.

As we head towards the end of the year, it’s a great film to share with friends and enjoy the ride, including a fantastic dub to boot!

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00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:01:10 – What We’re Watching

00:24:45 – Next Time, Halloween and very expired noodles…

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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!

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NEWS ITEMS

Dentsu Enters Partnership with Kodansha

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Chainsmoker Cat anime studio CEO says the days of excessive overtime and low wages in the industry are coming to an end

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New Code Geass Star Chaser Aspal Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, 2027 Premiere

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-25/new-code-geass-star-chaser-aspal-anime-reveals-teaser-trailer-2027-premiere/.242201

LEGO Teases Dragon Ball Sets

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-09-23/lego-teases-dragon-ball-sets/.242098

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EPISODE SEGMENTS

00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:01:36 – Autumn Anime 2026

00:03:05 – Tank Chair

00:08:14 – So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?

00:12:45 – Vermilion Mask

00:17:40 – The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom

00:20:27 – Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!

00:25:29 – Vertex Force

00:28:29 – Psyren

00:34:09 – Fool Night

00:39:29 – Welsh & Shedar

00:43:21 – Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2

00:45:00 – Sequels galore!

00:50:24 – Anime Communique

01:05:42 – Next Time, Tokyo Godfathers and stealin’ thangs

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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 dialogue for no good reason.

So strap in for a fun but odd chat about what made the cut, and what didn’t!

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NEWS ITEMS

Voice Actor Mike McFarland passes away at 56

Saint Seiya Creator sues former manager and team for 2.8 Billion Yen

Live-Action Look Back Film previews memorable scenes

Godzilla Minus Zero drops IMAX Trailer

Kagurabachi extends preview screening to more countries

Specials coming for My Happy Marriage Anime on October 25

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EPISODE SEGMENTS

00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:02:56 – What We’re Watching

00:21:00 – Cinema club: Pokemon Movies

01:13:40 – Anime Communique

01:28:41 – Next Time, testing boundaries and Dinosaur Ninjas!

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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 arise if this device fell into the wrong hands?

So strap in, check your spice cabinet, and join us as we dive into visionary director Satoshi Kon’s final film before his passing.

Plus all the latest anime news and a few other fun recommendations!

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Japanese Government to Abolish Cool Japan Fund

French Dragon Ball Theme Park not approved by rights holders

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 drops new poster and teaser

Even the Student Council Has its Holes! Anime Debuts 3 October

Ghibli Composer Joe Hisaishi Receives 3 Guinness World Records

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EPISODE SEGMENTS

00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:02:36 – What We’re Watching

00:20:41 – Cinema Club: Paprika

00:43:19 – Anime Communique

01:02:22 – Next Time, Pokemans and weird dolls.

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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 dino-anime along the way!

Also, apologies for the late upload - Kyle got called away for work and was unable to edit until this weekend!

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Mechanical Designer Katsushi Murakami Dies at 83

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-07/mechanical-designer-katsushi-murakami-dies-at-83/.240284

SAG-AFTRA Lists Voice Actor Michael Donovan's Death

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-07/sag-aftra-lists-voice-actor-michael-donovan-death/.240382

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3's Trailer Unveils October 2 Debut, More Cast, Opening Song

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-15/the-apothecary-diaries-season-3-trailer-unveils-october-2-debut-more-cast-opening-song/.240600

KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 4 Anime Reveals Staff, 2027 Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-26/konosuba-god-blessing-on-this-wonderful-world-4-anime-reveals-staff-2027-debut/.239976

The Dangers in My Heart Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-04/the-dangers-in-my-heart-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.240281

Crunchyroll to Release Makoto Shinkai's New Film Globally, Excluding Most of Asia

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-11/crunchyroll-to-release-makoto-shinkai-new-film-globally-excluding-most-of-asia/.240494

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EPISODE SEGMENTS

00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:01:50 – What We’re Watching

00:23:23 – Now Featuring: Dinosaurs?

01:02:28 – Anime Communique

01:17:01 – Next Time, spices and internet outages

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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 who Chase Lost Voices, also known as Journey to Agartha in some markets.

It’s his first full length film and it certainly shows. So we have to ask - is this Makoto Shinkai’s worst film?

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EPISODE SEGMENTS

00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:01:36 – Cinema club: Children who Chase Lost Voices

00:42:21 – Dinosaurs, Quetzalcoatls and Red Bulls?

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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!

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NEWS ITEMS

Inio Asano wants to lift the manga AI ban… for a silly reason.

Blue Box manga series comes to an end

Milky☆Subway gets new anime special (?)

Seena Hoshiki returns to voice acting after leukemia recovery

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00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:01:49 – What We’re Watching

00:29:09 – Now Featuring: Cat Girls?

01:05:32 – Anime Communique

01:29:39 – Next Time, Dinosaurs and a banana stroke?

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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!

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EPISODE SEGMENTS

00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:02:14 – Summer Anime 2026

00:03:27 – Black Torch

00:09:48 – Chainsmoker Cat

00:14:36 – The Ghost in the Shell

00:24:00 – Sparks of Tomorrow

00:27:47 – Though I Am an Inept Villainess

00:31:53 – Cat and the Dragon

00:37:35 – BLEACH: TYBW - The Calamity

00:51:47 – Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia

00:57:37 – You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2

01:02:23 – Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

01:08:34 – Anime Communique

01:25:07 – Next Time, Final Fantasy and CAT

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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 period, with a dash of China’s Wuxia storytelling thrown on top of beautiful, hand-crafted animation at Studio Bones.

Does Sword of the Stranger of tread a new path compared to other Samurai tales? No – but it truly does not need to. If you love samurai tales like the gritty remake of Dororo or even the bombastic Samurai Champloon, this is 2 hours you’ll be glad you spent watching this amazing film.

P.S: We’re almost back to our normal release schedule folks – Patreon content will start dropping this weekend!

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LINKS

Watch Sword of the Stranger: https://www.justwatch.com/au/movie/sword-of-the-stranger

Art of Animation – Sword of the Stranger: https://characterdesignreferences.com/art-of-animation-7/art-of-sword-of-the-stranger

Sword Of The Stranger Key Animation Book: https://www.sakugabooru.com/pool/show/15

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EPISODE SEGMENTS

00:00:00 – Show Opener

00:01:59 – Cinema Club: Sword of the Stranger

00:37:10 – Next Time, Crouching Dragons and Duuuuuune!

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