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School is back in session, as King Baby Duck and JonStar talk about recent classroom interactions. Haru Nemuri and Mass of the Fermenting Dregs brings some great sounds to Shibuya WWW X, and our host watches both Tokyo Godfathers and Heavy Trip for the first time! AFLM and JonStar take on this year's Classic Tetris World Championship's Northeast Regionals, and even get in on the commentary booth! KBD tells us why manga readers should look out for Okitsune Gyaru no Katabami-san, and AFLM discovers the wonders of Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3 Scarlet! Lastly, after some ADA, King Baby Duck reports on the photo exhibit "Paul McCartney: Eyes of the Storm" and the Monster Hunter Grand Exhibition!

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Opening theme: "Sex on the Beach" by TsuShiMaMiRe (from the album Sex on the Beach)

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Duck Amuck in Japan is back after a small hiatus, as the gang have been up to a hell of a lot! King Baby Duck reports on his time in Kani and Fukuoka, as well as what happened during his special live podcast show. Mama Duck returns to Tokyo, as they witness a live pro wrestling show and -- quite possibly -- the greatest baseball experience ever! AFLM and JonStar also report on Wicked Comic Con, with a couple of interesting fan interactions.

But there's a lot more on this show, as they run through the Olympics, Deadpool and Wolverine, and the songs of the summer. Plus, more anime recaps, including The Elusive Samurai, Pseudo-Harem, and Days with My Stepsister. And yes, there's something afoot about Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian...

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For the first time ever, Duck Amuck in Japan is in front of a live studio audience! The bad news: AFLM and JonStar are not part of it. The good news: King Baby Duck has two very special guests, in the form of Aztech from Hybrid Thoughts and Shiori_Kubrick frontman Yu Wang! Recorded at Fukuoka Girls Commercial High School, KBD acts as moderator between Aztech and Yu, as they discuss how their lives have been inspired by anime and Japanese culture. Plus, the duo perform a live rendition of their collaboration "Retro Console"!

Special thanks to the Cultural Exchange Initiative and the Fukuoka Girls Commercial High School for making this event happen!

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It's been just about a year since King Baby Duck made the big move to Japan, as he reflects on how he's changed since leaving his Boston roots. However, that's not to say he's gotten used to everything, as a trip to the movies recently showed how hard it is not to laugh in a theater. (Also, what's so hard to realize that donuts are for breakfast?!)

Meanwhile, AFLM talks about what he experienced at Springfield Comic Con, and reveals more about his upcoming Solarion Sun novel! The new HoYoverse game Zenless Zone Zero drops, with our hosts trying to figure out what the best team setup is and -- most importantly -- who Best Girl is. Some big Ranma ½ news drops, and the guys continue to add first impressions to the Summer 2024 anime season.

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It's a plethora of live shows and anime on this week's episode of Duck Amuck in Japan! King Baby Duck reports on the 25th Anniversary show of TsuShiMaMiRe, and sees both ASAKA and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra live. Speaking of ska, KBD, AFLM, and JonStar share their thoughts on the new album from The Aquabats! Plus, the guys look back at the Spring 2024 anime season, as well as peek at what's to come in the summer.

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It's been three weeks since the last Duck Amuck in Japan, so a lot's happened! For starters, JonStar bought a house, and King Baby Duck witnessed a last-minute Ginger Root concert in Shibuya. But it's AFLM that had a heck of a weekend, with him working at FAN EXPO Boston! Hear about what went into getting to the convention, the folks who visited his booth, and the wonders of Gamer Supps!

But as listeners will be able to tell, KBD's voice isn't 100%. That's because he went to Shinjuku LOFT's 25th anniversary show, which featured Guitar Wolf, The50Kaitenz, and even Razor Ramon Real Gay! The third season of KonoSuba! concludes, as the gang ranks it amongst past seasons. Finally, KBD traverses to Setagaya to witness the horrors of Junji Ito's works in-person!

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The bad news: King Baby Duck and AFLM forgot to press the record button the first go-around with this episode. The good news: JonStar could finally make it! Hear what happened after the first muck-up, and the things KBD added to his collection for the cheap! My Deer Friend Nokotan takes over the internet, worrying our hosts about whether it'll live up to their expectations. A discussion about what draws the hosts to watching anime is held, and AFLM gushes over the upcoming game Monster Hunter Wilds.

But things get calmer when King Baby Duck talks about the Ambient Room concert. It leads to an unexpected meeting with twins Mana & Kana (formerly of the band CHAI), as well as an invite to both a free show and an opportunity to perform a good deed. A couple rounds of Ask Duck Anything occur, followed by an extra look at Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era and the post-apocalyptic Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga!

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It's cartoons and anime galore in this week's Duck Amuck in Japan, as King Baby Duck experiences three special exhibitions. The bad news: you can't go to the Frieren and Sgt. Frog ones at Sunshine City he talks about. However, as of this posting, you can check out The Dangers in My Heart one he experienced at Animate Ikebukuro! But that's not all! Our host finds himself at a Japanese comedy show, worrying if he'll be the butt of the jokes of all the comedians! Plus, KBD and AFLM dive deep into the new season of Smiling Friends and the new isekai anime Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers!

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Misread band names? Cute crocodiles? Pandas doing stuff?! An overpacked anime season?!! It's all in a day's work on Duck Amuck in Japan! A plethora of topics are on the table on this week's show! King Baby Duck talks about a wild night of karaoke, as well as a visit to special events involving The Amazing Digital Circus and Bocchi the Rock! AFLM shines on Free Comic Book Day, with more notoriety for his book and some surprising drawing requests from kids. Great values are discovered in Japan, with some unexpected finds for a dang good price. Plus, our two hosts dive deep into the Spring 2024 anime season, which features a lot of returning favorites, new shonen anime, and a tale of two dads sans Paul Reiser.

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King Baby Duck isn't the one traversing this time, nor is it AFLM. Nay, it's our very special guest Ladybeard! Hear about his and his BABYBEARD partners-in-crime's time at this year's Anime Boston! The travel, the sights, the long flight, and even some rekindled friendships! There's also some DJ talks, along with some heartfelt stories from Ladybeard and KBD about finding their place in Japan! Plus, the trio share their picks for the Sanrio Character Ranking election, which includes tales of a metal-loving red panda and a crocodile named...Big Challenges?

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