The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearest

Japan had their Gay Pride parade recently and 5, 000 people attended. Joey and Aki didn't even know there was a Gay Pride parade in Japan, so they talk about the LGBTQI+ community, what issues people in the Japanese LGBTQI+ community face, and where the best nightlife is for the LGBTQI+ community (the duo were surprised!)

It's all about Japanese YouTubers this week. Joey and Aki let us in on who we need to know about in the Japanese Youtubing scene, and who some of their faves are. Joey got his sister into one of his faves and she doesn't watch any Japanese YouTubers. They want to know if there's any Japanese Anime YouTubers you love?

Joey's sister has heightened supernatural senses. He shares a story about when she went on a ghost tour at one of Australia's most haunted places.

Joey and Aki are talking Japanese horror movies, and the differences with Western horror films. Joey's not stoked about the topic this week. He doesn't like scary movies (who can blame him?) but Aki loves them, and is convincing him to watch some with her. The duo reveal their biggest fears and we find out if Joey prefers to watch horror movies or Yaoi Anime...

Joey tests Aki on her knowledge of Japanese grammar. Does Aki get it right? Does Joey actually know the answer? How did you go?

Joey learnt Japanese from his parents, but Aki had to learn Japanese later in life, which is a lot harder. So, Aki's here to help everyone who's learning (or wants to learn) a language. She reveals the different methods she's used, gives her tips on what works best, and - ever though Joey doesn't think text books are the great for learning a languag - Aki has a good text book recommendation and apps that can help.

As a music lover, Joey hates when people where clothes with musicians they don't know on them. What are your thoughts?

Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata died last week, aged 82. Joey and Aki are remembering the amazing man that was behind so much of Studio Ghibli's success. He had many Anime titles to his name, like Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko (just to name a couple). He was involved with Red Turtle too. He was very highly regarded in the industry, and joey explains why he played such a vital role in getting Studio Ghibli off the ground.

Joey reveals the time he first laid eyes on an Anime figurine worth $10,000. He is serious about wanting to purchase it. If only he had room in his house...

What happens when a couple both want to buy the same Anime figurine? Joey and Aki talk about the most expensive Anime figurines they've ever seen and spill on the most they've spent. Plus, findout how they make Anime merch purchase decisions, and what it would take for them to spend thousands of dollars on a figurine.