Step into the world of tokusatsu with Ultraman Max director Takeshi Yagi! The Krewe chats with Yagi-san about the artistry, imagination, and behind-the-scenes magic that bring Ultraman and Japan’s iconic heroes & monsters to life. Discover how tokusatsu continues to inspire fans around the world.

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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Takeshi Yagi's New Book (Releasing Nov 19, 2025)

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------ Past Tokusatsu/Pop Culture Episodes ------

Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela (S5E18)

Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)

The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)

Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)

The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)

Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)

Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)

The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)

The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)

Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)

How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)

Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)

Japanese Arcades (S2E16)

How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)

Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)

The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime  (2010's-Present) (S1E18)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age  (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)

We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)

Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)

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