JRPG Pursuit

10 of the Best Turn-Based JRPGs Ever Made | Final Fantasy Resonance, Trails in the Sky, Octopath Traveler, Like a Dragon, and More!

This week on the pod, we're doing a deeper dive and giving you some of the best examples of excellent turn-based JRPGs. From recent games like Final Fantasy Resonance and

Did Turn-Based RPGs Just Make a HUGE Comeback? | Final Fantasy Resonance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and More!

Turn-based is back, baby! We break down the top turn-based games and why the genre is so beloved in this week's episode! Final Fantasy Resonance is top of mind, but there

Stephanie Sheh (Estelle Bright, Trails in the Sky) on Her Career in Anime & JRPGs

Fans of Trails in the Sky know her voice very well, and we were thrilled to get the chance to sit down and talk with her about her storied career in anime and video games

Chrono Trigger Spoilercast | Can a Classic Really Stand the Test of Time?

We're getting into the weeds with one of the greatest JRPGs -- the greatest GAMES -- of all time. Come along with us and be sure to let us know down in the comments what

Is HD-2D the Best Thing to Happen to JRPGs? | Octopath Traveler 0, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Final Fantasy Resonance

We once feared the HD-2D style might be overused and get stale... But these games have really proven this look is here to stay! We dive into the best HD-2D titles from Sq

10 JRPGs Every Gamer Should Experience

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Ranking the BEST Action JRPGs of All Time

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Like These Games? You'll Probably LOVE These JRPGs

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Retro JRPGs Are Coming Back... But Are They Doing Enough?

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Why JRPG Demos Matter More Than Ever

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The BEST Games We Played at PAX West 2026

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The JRPG of the Generation is Almost Here

Fall is fast approaching, and that means Trails in the Sky continues with 2nd Chapter. There's a demo out now covering around 20% of the entire game, and you can transfer

JRPG Direct Sequels: The Hits & Misses

JRPG Direct Sequels: The Hits & Misses

Why Do JRPGs Take So Long to Get Good?

Slow burn JRPGs, are they worth the buildup? Or does it sometimes make more sense to move on to another game that doesn't have as slow of a start instead?

Why a JRPG Backlog Is a Good "Problem" to Have

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10 Hidden Gem JRPGs That Critics Dared to Call "MID"

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The Secret World of Voice Acting and Localization, ft. Ginger Sue

We're thrilled to welcome Ginger Sue  @gingersue3643  to The JRPG Pursuit Podcast! In this special episode, we sit down with the talented voice actor behind Lucida in STA

The Best JRPG Tropes We NEVER Get Tired Of

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The 10 Best Classic JRPGs That Are Still Worth Playing

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Where Were All the Video Games at Anime Expo? | 100th Episode Special

Somehow, we've been at this for 100 episodes, not to mention a bunch of Aftershow episodes, some live shows, and our bonus spoilercasts. Since we were all in person at An