Best Sengoku Podcasts (2024)

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Radical Reforms, Resourceful Rats, and Precarious Princes 43:06

2h ago43:06

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Reform, Rebellion, and Rats! And all in less than a year! This episode we continue to look at the Taika era and the reforms that bear the era's name. We are still covering, though, just the first year or so from the start of the era--through 645 and very early 646. And yet there is a lot going on, some of it as part of the reforms and some of it ju…

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The Great Change 48:40

15d ago48:40

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We are finally starting to get into the Taika era and the Taika reforms, which would really start the transformation of Yamato into the bureaucratic state of the Nara period. This episode, we look back at how the Yamato state had been changing up to this point, some of the possible influences and precursors, and then dive into some of the first edi…

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Ito-koku and Na-koku 45:15

1M ago45:15

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Ito-koku and Na-koku were the next two countries on the path of the Wei envoys noted in the Gishiwajinden. They likely refer to the areas known today as Itoshima and Fukuoka, so what do we know about these places in the Yayoi period, and how is it that by the 3rd century Yamato seemed to have taken the foremost position on the archipelago and not o…

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Discussion: The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Ep. 3 7:34

1M ago7:34

7:34

Ike continues his mission to find out who tried to have him killed. Lilith is jealous of the knight captain Ike is questioning. Satie receives the task of figuring out how to cook rice. And Cefiro goes a bit overboard with some fire spells.By Katallina

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Discussion: Oshi No Ko (season 2) Ep. 2 9:05

1M ago9:05

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The author of Tokyo Blade insists that the scriptwriter must be fired and the entire play re-written. Chaos is ensuing at the rehearsals for the production. 20 days remain before opening night. Will they be able to get this production off the ground?By Katallina

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Discussion: No Longer Allowed in Another World Ep. 1 9:39

1M ago9:39

9:39

When Sensei and Sacchan's plans are interrupted by an untimely incident with a truck, he finds himself teleported to a new world and told that he is destined to become a hero. Yet all he wants to do is find a quiet place to close his eyes and go to sleep...forever. What will become of him in this new world?…

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Discussion: The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies Ep. 1 4:17

1M ago4:17

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When Mira meets Momori, it's love at first sight. There's just one problem: they're on opposing sides of a war between good and evil. When Mira finds out Momori is being mistreated he suggests she quit. But she's being rather stubborn. Maybe cake will help?By Katallina

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Discussion: Quality Assurance in Another World Ep. 1 8:55

1M ago8:55

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Nikola's life has been peaceful for as long as she remembers. Then dragons attack her village and a strange man arrives. Haga knows a secret about Nikola's town that she would never imagine. But when she defies what has always been truth, what will he do?By Katallina

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Discussion: Raising Kids While Adventuring Ep. 1+2 8:09

1M ago8:09

8:09

When Takumi is sent to another world after being accidentally killed, he finds and adopts twins. When he discovers they have amazing fighting skills, the three join a local guild as a party called The White Wings. Takumi's new life in a fantasy realm begins!By Katallina

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Discussion: The Ossan Newbie Adventurer Ep. 2 6:10

1M ago6:10

6:10

Rick passes the first round, but defending Reanette from unwanted advances gets him in trouble. Her unwanted suitor is Raster, who turns out to be the older brother of the nobles Rick fought last week. He's also the administrator for the test Rick is about to take. Uh-oh.By Katallina

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Discussion: Wistoria: Wand and Sword Ep 1 7:28

1M ago7:28

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Will is determined to climb the tower to the sky and become a Magia Vander so he can reunite with his childhood friend, Elfie. The bad news: he has no magic to speak of. The good news: who needs magic when you're stronger than God when wielding a sword?By Katallina

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Discussion: Tower of God (season 2) Ep. 1 9:38

1M ago9:38

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We follow a new character named Ja Wangnan as he tries to move past the 20th floor of the Tower. Yet a strangely familiar fighter blocks his way, striking fear into the hearts of all taking the test when they find out he is part of the organization FUG. Will Ja Wangnan succeed in his quest, or will he have to give up his organs to pay the exam fee?…

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Discussion: Failure Frame Ep. 1 11:44

1M ago11:44

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When Momori and his classmates are summoned to another world by a goddess, she sends him to his death because she views his powers as 'weak'. But as he tries them out, he finds that he is able to face the challenges she has thrown at him. Will Momori survive, find the goddess, and make her pay for putting him through all of this?…

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Discussion: The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Ep. 2 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

Ike goes on a mission to find and speak to Alystair, a human knight who has been imprisoned for failing to capture the city Ike has been put in charge of. Unfortunately for him, he's been followed by the succubus Lilith. If he was hoping to do anything via stealth, that plan is totally out the window.…

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Discussion: Oshi No Ko (season 2) Ep. 1 10:22

1M ago10:22

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As Aqua, Akane, and Kana all take part in a stage adaptation, Akane is not happy with how the character she is playing has been changed from how that character is in the original source material. Bit what will happen when Aqua brings up Akane's discontent, putting her on the spot in front of the script writer and director?…

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Discussion: My Wife Has No Emotion Ep. 1 9:34

1M ago9:34

9:34

Takuma buys a robot named Mina-chan to cook and clean his house. One evening, while drunk, he jokes that she should become his wife. Mina takes him seriously and their days together as a couple begin. But can a human and a robot have an equal, loving relationship?By Katallina

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Discussion: The Ossan Newbie Adventurer Ep. 1 5:25

2M ago5:25

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Rick has arrived in town and goes to take the test that will determine whether or not he can qualify to become an adventurer. But Rick doesn't know his own strength, and he may end up with more than he bargained for. A fun opening episode that had me laughing multiple times. I think we're in for some fun with this one.…

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Matsuro-koku 29:10

2M ago29:10

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Moving on with our third part of the Gishiwajinden Tour, we head to the old area of Matsuro, which, for us, means modern Karatsu. Here we have some of the oldest rice paddies in all of Japan, but Karatsu is so much more. It was part of Matsura, where the Matsura family (aka league, factions, or pirates, depending on how you saw it) arose. It is als…

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Discussion: The Strongest Magician In The Demon Lord's Army Ep. 1 13:54

2M ago13:54

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In Episode 1 of The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human, Ike and his allies work to capture a human town. With that done, it is time to set up some new rules for the inhabitants. Can Ike convince the demons that living humans are worth more than dead humans? And why has the demon lord summoned him all the sudden?…

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Iki-koku 33:04

2M ago33:04

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This is Part 3 of our Gishiwajinden Tour--following the route of the Wei embassy through the land of Wa and looking at the various locations along the way. So far we've looked at the old land of Gaya, as represented at Gimhae, the site of the old Geumgwan Gaya, and the island of Tsushima, on the border. This episode we look at the next island: Iki.…

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Tsushima 42:13

2M ago42:13

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This is Part 2 of our special Gishiwajinden Tour from Gaya to Tsushima, Iki, Matsuro, Ito, and Na--aka Gimhae and Busan to Tsushima, Iki, Karatsu, Itoshima, and Fukuoka. This time we talk about the island of Tsushima, the border island between Japan and Korea. While itself a difficult place to make a living, it has long been the border--a place for…

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Gishiwajinden Tour: Geumgwan Gaya 39:42

3M ago39:42

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Taking a break from the story while I do some research, so presenting a recent trip we made along the same lines mentioned in the Gishiwajinden--the Wa section of the Weizhi. We started in Gimhae, representing Gaya, and headed to Tsushima, Iki, and on to Kyushu. This episode we talk about Gimhae, believed to be the site of ancient Gemgwan Gaya, at …

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Winds Across the Straits 43:47

4M ago43:47

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Filling in the rest of Takara's reign with the stories of the various envoys at court, the Baekje princes living in Yamato, and the story of a 7th century millenial cult. For more, check out https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-107 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo’s Chronicles of Japan. My name is Joshua, and this is episode 107: Win…

9M ago30:03

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This episode we continue to try to pull apart the figure known as Shotoku Taishi, aka Prince Umayado, aka Prince Kamitsumiya, aka Toyotomimi no Mikoto. We'll take a look a little more at what we know and talk about just what we might or might not know about the actual figure behind the legend that has been built up. For more, check out the podcast …

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