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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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  


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  • 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


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  • 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/


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  • 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/


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • In this weeks episode we chill and chat, delving into Delicious in Dungeon, why is anime food top tier?, the free comic book day haul and manga discussion for days. I also started learning how to tell the time in Japanese...well the basics! - And I answer YOUR questions/recommendations. If you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com


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  • We did it, we're finally here, episode one of Bilingual Bento! In this weeks episode we have the regular chinwag, anime chat about Spy x Family Code: White and The Netflix live adaptation of Golden Kamuy. There's a little bit of Japanese language practice, there's a lot about how much I love Shōgun and finally what I've been reading recently. Any questions, queries or comments, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com



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  • Here's the trailer for Bilingual Bento, my very first podcast!


    Blingual Bento is a delightful mix of language learning, cultural tidbits, and entertainment. Just like a bento box, this podcast offers a variety of flavours to savour.


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