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Living with earthquakes in Japan

For the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is

Living with earthquakes in Japan

For the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is

Getting into K-Pop as an anime fan

BTS' 'Fake Love' is everywhere at the moment and for Aki, she is surprised at how big K-Pop has become especially in the US. Joey also recognises how influential and powe

Fooly Cooly returns after 17 years

Fooly Cooly is Joey and Aki's all time favourite anime and new episodes have been released for the first time in 17 years. Why was there such a long wait? And was it wort

EXTRA: Devilman Crybaby donkey sound scene: a critical analysis

Joey and Aki receive a question from a listener requesting they break down THAT scene from Devilman Crybaby. You know, the one where the girl makes donkey sounds. Their r

Which anime made you cry?

This week Joey and Aki answer some of your questions on the hashtag #sbsanime. What is the first anime they watched together? Which anime made them cry? Find out on this

American sushi & what to eat in Japan

Joey and Aki share with you some of their favourite places to eat in Japan. Some of their recommendations might surprise you. Also, what does Joey think of sushi in Ameri

EXTRA: Do you know your 90s Shonen Jump series?

Joey tests Aki on her Shonen Jump knowledge. Do you think you can name more Shonen Jump series than Aki?

The Shonen Jump Museum

Joey relived some of his favourite manga memories with a trip to the Shonen Jump museum in Tokyo. How much do you know about Shonen Jump series?

EXTRA: Yaoi, Yuri & LGBTQI+ in Japan

The LGBTQI+ community is really well represented in Yaoi and Yuri manga and anime, so why is it so under-represented in Japan's 'real-life'?

What's the LGBTQI+ community in Japan like?

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+

The Top Japanese YouTubers

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 go

EXTRA: Joey's sister's supernatural story

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.

Japanese horror movies vs Western horror movies

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

EXTRA: Joey's Japanese test

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

Learning Japanese; how you can do it too

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 lea

EXTRA: Joey's pet peeve

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

Remembering Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata

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 ma

EXTRA: The $10K Anime figurine Joey wants to buy

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...

The most expensive Anime merch

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 th