Best Learn Japanese with Manga Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 147 - Nut-Sack Faced Handyman 1:22:20

2h ago1:22:20

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With Dabi down, the other heroes are inspired to handle their business! Endeavor gets a second wind, and Bakugo takes his best shot…but will either effort be enough? Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso…

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Japan's UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 131 30:54

40m ago30:54

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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about how dogs in Japan used to go on religious pilgrimages (maybe?). 👉Topics Discussed About religious pilgrimages in Japan About the 88 temple pilgrimage in Shikoku About Konpira/Kotohira About Konpira inu About the supposed history of dogs going on pilgrimages to Konpira Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture About…

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Episode 69 -Nice- (S3E14) 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai Begins 46:12

2h ago46:12

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 133, 134, and 135: "Changes," "Preliminary Peril," and "Battle of the Eight." We continue discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, and talk about consistency of character development In this episode: Bekinney is crawling aro…

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Episode 68 (S3E13) Mr. Popo's Training 59:13

12d ago59:13

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 128, 129, 130, 131, and 132: "Secret of the Woods," "The Time Room," "Goku's Doll," "Walking Their Own Ways," and "Hotter than Lava." We continue discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, and talk about another controversial …

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MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge Explained! | Japan Station 130 16:26

12d ago16:26

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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Miyajima Challenge: my upcoming walk from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture. 👉Topics Discussed About the Miyajima Challenge Why I am walking from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture About the course of the Miyajima Challenge (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima) About raising aware…

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Episode 146: Congealed Broth of Calamity 1:29:24

13d ago1:29:24

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Love blossoms on the battlefield in Okuto while things heat way, WAY up in Kamino. We also get some insightful backstory on Toya and an unfortunate heteromorphic quirk... Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso…

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Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129 29:14

22d ago29:14

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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Osaka ComicCon. Is worth attending? What should you expect? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed About Osaka ComicCon What you should expect at Osaka ComicCon Where Osaka ComicCon was held And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast…

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Episode 67 (S3E12) The Mr. Popo Episode 1:04:00

26d ago1:04:00

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 125, 126, and 127, , "Earth's Guardian Emerges," "Eternal Dragon Resurrected," and "Quicker than Lightning." We continue discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, and talk about one of Dragon Ball's most controversial topics:…

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Episode 145: The Heroes Make Their Move 1:20:24

27d ago1:20:24

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The rumored war seems to have begun in earnest. Aoyama wins an Oscar, Monoma becomes the linchpin, and Deku took a wrong turn at Albequrque. Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso Wordle solution for Quirkle Endeavor shouting SHOTOOOOOO!…

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Episode 66 (S3E11) - Kami’s Lookout 52:30

1M ago52:30

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 123 and 124, , "Lost and Found," and "Temple Above the Clouds." We begin discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, look at Kami's Lookout and discuss what makes the gods of Dragon Ball unique (hint: they suck). In this episod…

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Episode 144: A Tale of Two Reveals 1:20:57

1M ago1:20:57

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We FINALLY get to the bottom of the UA traitor conspiracy AND catch a glimpse of Hagakure’s face! Also, we’ve heard there’s a war coming…? Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso Wordle Solutions for Quirkle Submissions…

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Walking Historical Kyoto with Phillip Jackson | Japan Station 128 50:29

1M ago50:29

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On this episode of Japan Station, writer and Kyoto expert Phillip Jackson tells about some great walking areas in Japan's ancient capital city. WARNING: This episode will make you want to go to Kyoto! 👉Topics Discussed About Phillip Jackson The fascinating history of Kyoto Lesser known places to visit in Kyoto A trail in Uji you should check out An…

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Episode 143: Star-fetti 1:25:18

2M ago1:25:18

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We say hello and goodbye to Star and Stripe. We find a Shiggy in a hole in the bottom of the sea. And Class 1-A is undaunted. Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimsoBy Adam Sims, Michael Adkins

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10 Japanese Words I Learned from ANIME | Japan Station 127 50:07

2M ago50:07

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese words we learned by watching anime. 👉Topics Discussed How you can use anime, manga and video games to learn Japanese And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotif…

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Episode 65 (S3E10) Mystical Adventure Commentary 1:04:12

2M ago1:04:12

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon by ...jumping off the manga and onto our third feature film commentary! In this episode: Jelli and Bekinney are nearing the end of Frieza-controlled space We sync up our audio commentary for the listeners We discuss some of the production facts about the…

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Episode 64 (S3E9) Demon King Piccolo Manga Review 1:02:16

2M ago1:02:16

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episode 122, "Final Showdown" and then jumping into comparing the Dragon Ball anime to the Dragon Ball manga. We continue discussing Demon King Piccolo, and talk about Piccolo's regeneration. In this episode: Jelli and Bekinn…

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Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126 36:10

2M ago36:10

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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese folklore with Thersa Matsuura of the Uncanny Japan podcast. 👉Topics Discussed About Japanese folklore About yokai About Japanese superstitions About why people should learn Japanese folklore And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station…

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Kaio-Cinema: Super Hero 1:57:21

3M ago1:57:21

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Adkins and Adam review the last (as of recording) Dragon Ball movie available! What a journey it's been. How does Super Hero fair against all that came before it? Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso How to shoot a gun like a ganster…

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Episode 63 (S3E8) - Goku vs Piccolo and the Path to Heaven through Hell 56:40

3M ago56:40

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 118, 119, 120, and 121, , "Prelude to Vengeance," "Battle Cry," "Goku Strikes Back," and "The Biggest Crisis." We continue on with Demon King Piccolo Saga, and discuss the concept of achieving salvation by traveling …

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Unexpected Japanese Word Origins: FART | Japan Station 125 11:00

3M ago11:00

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This time we're taking a deep dive into the history of the Japanese word for fart: onara. Where did it come from? What is its true meaning? What is its link to a secret ancient language spoken hundreds of years ago in Japan? We're answering all those questions and more! SUPPORT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/japankyo Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/japa…

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The Real Reason I Walked from Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan Station 124 19:37

3M ago19:37

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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why I decided to walk the old Tokaido Road in 2023 and the impact it had. This episode features a speech I did for the 2024 state convention of the Hawaii Association of the Blind. Topics Discussed Why I walked the Tokaido in 2023 What my goal was How I raised awareness of the blind & visually impaire…

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Episode 142: My Hero x Pokemon Crossover! 1:21:41

3M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Batman Beyond Mark joins Adkins once again to pair Pokemon with over three dozen My Hero characters! Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso Follow Batman Beyond Mark on Twitter!By Adam Sims, Michael Adkins

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Episode 62 (S3E7) - Senzu and Divine Water 56:29

4M ago56:29

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 114, 115, 116, and 117, , "Conquest and Power," "Awaken Darkness," "A Taste of Destiny," and "The Ultimate Sacrifice." We continue on with Demon King Piccolo Saga, and discuss the concept of Senzu beans and how they …

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Kaio-Cinema: Dragon Ball Super Broly 1:32:35

3M ago1:32:35

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Join Adkins and Adam as they cover the canonization of two of DBZ's most popular characters! Plus buckle up for some Saiyan cultural studies and lots of shouting. Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso…

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Why Learning Japanese is POINTLESS (for most..) | Japan Station 123 15:58

3M ago15:58

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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why you shouldn't try to learn Japanese. Topics Discussed How AI and translation software are making it unnecessary to learn Japanese How learning Japanese is pointless for most people Why you should learn Japanese Reasons people would want to study Japanese And more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you…

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How Akira Toriyama Changed the World & My Life | Japan Station 122 17:20

3M ago17:20

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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the manga creator Akira Toriyama and his impact on the world and my life. Topics Discussed About the passing of manga creator Akira Toriyama About the impact and influence of Akira Toriyama on the US and the world About the impact of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z About the popularity of the Dragon Bal…

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Episode 61(S3E5) 2024 March Madness Tenkaichi Tournament (2 of 2) 1:03:37

4M ago1:03:37

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Jelli and Bekinney continue their break from breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon, and pivot away from tearing into the manga and anime that are the most crucial parts of the Dragon Ball franchise to have a little themed fun! In this episode: It's TOURNAMENT SEASON! Kick off your shoes, relax, and listen as we break d…

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Kaio-Cinema: Resurrection F 1:30:14

4M ago1:30:14

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Adkins and Adam break down Resurrection F and discuss Toriyama's impact on their lives and the world. Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso Toriyama Tribute Collection "F" by Maximum Hormone (Frieza's Theme song in this movie) Lyrics to "F"…

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Episode 60(S3E5) 2024 March Madness Tenkaichi Tournament (1 of 2) 1:27:10

4M ago1:27:10

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Jelli and Bekinney take a break from breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon, and pivot away from tearing into the manga and anime that are the most crucial parts of the Dragon Ball franchise to have a little themed fun! In this episode: It's TOURNAMENT SEASON! Kick off your shoes, relax, and listen as we break down 64 o…

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RIP Akira Toriyama 1955-2024 1:07:09

4M ago1:07:09

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On this episode of Final Forum, we discuss the recent, unfortunate, and untimely passing of Akira Toriyama, and do our best to talk about what his works, from Dragon Ball, to Dr. Slump, to Dragon Quest, to Chrono Trigger, meant to us, and attempt to parse this news as best we can. We were joined on this episode by our friend Lux Edwards (Soulmass21…

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Kaio-Cinema: Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Collaboration Special!! 1:22:12

4M ago1:22:12

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A contest is held to obtain the tastiest meat known to man, and it bring three franchises worth of characters together for some whacky crossover shenanigans. Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso…

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We Bought a Geisha House! About Geisha House Atami | Japan Station 121 46:48

4M ago46:48

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking to the owners of Geisha House Atami and learning about what it's like to buy an old house in Japan, restore it and more! Topics Discussed About Geisha House Atami About Atami About the history of Atami About what it's like buying an old house in Japan Whether you should buy a cheap abandoned house in …

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Episode 59 (S3E4) - Demon King Piccolo 1:03:22

5M ago1:03:22

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 110, 111, 112 and 113, , "Piccolo Closes In," "Roshi's Gambit," "King Piccolo's Wish," and "Siege on Chow Castle." We continue on with Demon King Piccolo Saga, and discuss the "man" of the hour himself: Great Demon K…

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Kaio-Cinema: Battle of Gods 1:43:27

5M ago1:43:27

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Join Adkins and Adam as they revisit Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods - the only good thing to come from Dragonball Evolution's existence. Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimsoBy Adam Sims, Michael Adkins

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Episode 58 (S3E3) - Piccolo’s Children 51:53

5M ago51:53

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 108 and 109, , "Goku's Revenge," and "Goku vs. King Piccolo." We continue on with Demon King Piccolo Saga, and break down Piccolo's Children, Tambourine, Cymbal, Drum and Piano (and more). In this episode: Jelli and …

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My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 120 16:26

5M ago16:26

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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the worst 3 mistakes I made while learning Japanese. Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu the Shibainu and the Doge meme About three of the worst mistakes I made while learning Japanese About the importance of studying Japanese outside of the classroom The funniest mistake I ever made while spe…

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Episode 57 (S3E2) - Yajirobe 49:05

6M ago49:05

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 105, 106 and 107, "Here Comes Yajirobe," "Terrible Tambourine," and "Tien's Atonement." We continue on with Demon King Piccolo Saga, and introduce a new character, Yajirobe. In this episode: Jelli digs Bekinney out o…

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Kaio-Cinema: Dragon Ball Evolution 1:19:36

6M ago1:19:36

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It's finally happened! They've been talking about it since the trailer and now they've done it. Adkins and Adam cover the infamous Dragon Ball Evolution! Adkins mentioned some incredible DBZ content. That can be found here: https://twitter.com/SmugStickDB/status/1742046523758694821?s=20 Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: htt…

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Episode 56 (S3E1) - Evil Containment 52:00

6M ago52:00

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 102, 103 and 104, "Enter King Piccolo," "Tambourine Attacks!" and "Mark of the Demon." We leave the 22nd Budokai Tenkaichi behind, and delve into the Demon King Piccolo Saga, starting out with the idea of the Evil Co…

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Why there's a DOGE statue in Japan! | Japan Station 119 31:30

6M ago31:30

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On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about the new statue of the famous Kabosu the shibainu (a.k.a. Doge) that was erected in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. Are you ready to go on "the Doge Pilgrimage?" Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu the Shibainu and the Doge meme About the process of creating the Doge statue that is in Sakura C…

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Episode 55 (S2E35) - Season Two Finale - The Battle of the Bekinneys 33:08

7M ago33:08

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Jelli and Bekinney have no time to continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime Dragon Ball. In this episode: The climactic battle! Join us and find out if we will ever continue to uncover the cultural meanings, publication facts, inspirations and more behind the wildly popular Dragon Ball franchise, and unspool what we all lov…

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Happy New Year 2024! | Japan Station 118.5 18:02

6M ago18:02

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Subscribe to the JapanKyo YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews Watch the Tokaido Challenge video series Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYU41Z0G4Uc&t=6s Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-1WTOptzYY&t=18s Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMFnK5sN9mI&t=5s Tony Dot Vega X/Twitter https://twitter.com/thevegatony JapanKyo X/T…

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Episode 54 (S2E24) - Kazuhiko Torishima 1:05:43

7M ago1:05:43

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Jelli and Bekinney take a break from format and Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by pivoting and talking about the life and personality and career of one of the most influential creative minds behind Dragon Ball: Akira Toriyama's first editor Kazuhiko Torishima. In this episode: Jelli and Bekinney are fired upon! We…

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Episode 141 - Iida's Character Assassination 1:15:46

7M ago1:15:46

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Adkins and Mark wrap up TUM Volume 4, which features a fast-paced game of tag and Iida being gaslight by bad guys something FIERCE. Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso Follow Batman Beyond Mark and Hero Notes on Twitter!…

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Kaio-Cinema: A Hero's Legacy 1:02:21

7M ago1:02:21

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Adkins and Adam sit down to the sole GT movie...so you don't have to. You're welcome in advance. Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimsoBy Adam Sims, Michael Adkins

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Episode 53 (S2E23) -22nd Tenkaichi Budokai Manga Comparisons 45:31

8M ago45:31

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episode 101, "The Fallen" and then jumping into comparing the Dragon Ball anime to the Dragon Ball manga. We continue discussing the 22nd Budokai Tenkaichi, and delve into the topic of Tien and his third eye. In this episode:…

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Episode 140 - We Finally Found a Good TUM! 1:18:27

7M ago1:18:27

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Join Adkins and Mark as they discuss "Missions" 20 and 21. Don't skip the intro to learn about a giveaway, and stay through the end to hear Adkins have an embarrassing revelation! Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso Follow Batman Beyond M…

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5 TIPS to Make Your Japan Trip GREAT!😊| Japan Station 118 25:50

8M ago25:50

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On this episode of Japan Station, licensed travel guide Miyuki Seguchi shares 5 travel tips that will help you make the most out of your next visit to Japan. Topics Discussed What the process is like for becoming a licensed travel guide The importance of planning your trip to Japan Advice for making the most out of your trip to Japan How booking a …

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Kaio-Cinema: The Path to Power 1:15:45

8M ago1:15:45

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Adkins and Adam are back on the Dragon Ball movie horse with Dragon Ball: The Path to Power - the FIFTH retelling of early Dragon Ball we've had to cover Follow Us Below: https://twitter.com/allmightypod Discord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zA Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso…

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Episode 52 (S2E22) - Tien Shinhan 1:00:54

8M ago1:00:54

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 96, 97 ,98, 99 and 100, "Tail's Tale," "Final Match: Goku vs. Tien," "Victory's Edge," "Tien's Insurrection," and "The Spirit Cannon." We continue discussing the 22nd Budokai Tenkaichi, and delve into the topic of Ti…

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