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It's been a while and in episode 16 of Bilingual Bento I give you all the gossip as to what I've been up to, some really exciting upcoming anime and manga as well as a few ancedotes about crazy French kids and drunkenly ordering theatre tickets...

Links to things I talked about in today's episode:

Distant Worlds (Information)

Coco Ichibanya London

Beastars Final Season (Trailer)

Sakamoto Days (Trailer)

The Apothecary Diaries - Season 2 (Trailer)

Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer)

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai - Season 2 (Trailer)

Mono (Trailer)

Lycoris Recoil: Friends are Thieves of Time (Information)

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved (Information and Trailer)

My Dress Up Darling - Season 2 (Information and Trailer)

Dandadan - Season 2 (Information)

Chainsaw Man The Movie - Reze Arc (Information)

Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable Omnibus Manga (Licence Information and Release Date)

Yoko Shimamura To Be honours with BAFTA Fellowship

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

The Apothecary Diaries S2 (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_-SwVBwfv0&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Sakamoto Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPopd3ZOGUY&ab_channel=Netflix

My Dress Up Darling S2: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-12-18/my-dress-up-darling-sequel-tv-anime-confirmed-for-2025/.219218

Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2El47XWHCgs&ab_channel=Sauanime

Aharen-san wa Haka Renai S2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/8/3/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai-season-2-announced?srsltid=AfmBOoo9wHGRTixh04BVBFUB2H-G2nU4f-K3T05KaHNmteA3v375vvTu

Dan Da Dan S2: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/anime-shows/dan-da-dan-season-2-release-date-trailer-cast-story/

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnFSbMkOP44&t=1s&ab_channel=%E4%BA%AC%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB

Takopi’s Original Sin: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/12/22/takopis-original-sin-anime-2025-premiere-new-trailer?srsltid=AfmBOorGh0iM2tayVdWf5AqQqpORV9OOICb-c0NdRjEm2rqwTq__Zjyh

Astro Bot GOTY Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FVYoM-h6fc&ab_channel=thegameawards

Sonic The Hedgehog 3: https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-3/

Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl: https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/wallace-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl/

David Lynch passed away on 15th January 2025: https://www.facebook.com/davidlynchofficial/posts/it-is-with-deep-regret-that-we-his-family-announce-the-passing-of-the-man-and-th/1179118190251944/

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77 days later is going to be the name of my new film, nah not really, but I can't believe how long it's been since I've recorded! I hope you're all doing well and thanks for sticking with me. In this weeks episode I talk about where I've been, what I've been up to over the last 2 and a bit months!

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

El Torero: https://eltorero.co.uk/

Ryo Kono (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-01/art-director-ryo-k-no-dies/.217417

Shigemi Ikedea (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-04/emmy-award-winning-art-director-shigemi-ikeda-dies/.217478

Dandadan: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81736884

Look Back: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0DH5CR1RK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

The Apothecary Diaries Series 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A4SqU1mJXQ&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Tonari no Yokai-san: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GQWH0M1DX/tonari-no-yokai-san

Distant Worlds: https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/distant-worlds/

Timestalker (Review) https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/timestalker/

Monster Hunter Wilds: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-uk/

Like a Dragon: Yazuka: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Like-Dragon-Yakuza-Season-1/dp/B0D9PNP578

Tomba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azdk_zNnGDw&ab_channel=PlayStation

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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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