Extreme Anime Radio Podcast

Extreme Anime Radio Podcast S12E3 - November 12, 2025

In this podcast, JR and Nef cover new episodes for Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, Ranma 1/2 and SPY x FAMILY, and the new manga spinoff "Welcome to the Mafia Iruma-kun." In other news, "over-tourism" in Japan, and plans to raise the departure tax for travel out of the country. In the odd news of the day, we cover a small railway company in Japan who reprimands a driver in training for unauthorized trips.

Please note: We've done our best to try and edit the audio in this episode due to the discrepancy in audio levels while the show was being recorded. Some adjustment to your volume may be required. Also, if you are watching the video version of the podcast, Nef had some issues with his camera. We thank you for your understanding and patience.

The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast brings you news, information, insights and commentary into the world of Anime and Japanese culture. From the people behind Extreme Anime Radio, the station that brought listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.

Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast! Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, listen to our most recent podcasts, join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via StreamElements.

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What happens when you go away for a month, and one of your hometown sports teams makes the championship and does some amazing things in real time? JR and Nef present this week's podcast, where Nef is literally having a "blast" as certain events occur live. JR recaps his recent trip out to enjoy a culinary experience with Bri, while catching up on Anime such as Delicious in Dungeon, A Couple of Cuckoos and My Dress-Up Darling. Nef clues us in on "Mechanical Marie," and news from Japan since the last show - including the Prime Minister who loves her old Toyota Supra, and the new release of the November sumo rankings. We also preview mascot cosplays from cosplayers Grace and Mischievous Duck, and we continue a years-long XAR Halloween tradition by inviting a special guest into the room... out of the closet...

The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast brings you news, information, insights and commentary into the world of Anime and Japanese culture. From the people behind Extreme Anime Radio, the station that brought listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.

Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast! Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, listen to our most recent podcasts, join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via StreamElements.

Reach out to us by e-mail: [email protected]

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In this special edition of the XAR Podcast, longtime supporter and station member MysticWhiteDragon, who has resided in Japan for the last several years, interviews the Japanese vocal group bless4. Their members are known for, among many other projects, music for Genesis of Aquarion, Final Fantasy and Stitch!Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast! Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, listen to our most recent podcasts, join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via StreamElements.Reach out to us by e-mail: [email protected] Podcast Theme Song: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

It's the return of the XAR Podcast! JR and Nef present Season 12 of talking about Anime, Japanese culture, and whatever comes up in their heads. Topics include JR's interaction with a Latin-themed sushi roll in Miami, an update to the classic Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series of games, upcoming anime releases, the success of Demon Slayer at the box office and a strong quote from an anime executive about the state of anime today, Nef's manga library update including some that are the "literal equivalent of bubble gum," the usual sports roundup, and a big announcement about an upcoming interview with Japanese musicians hosted by MysticWhiteDragon.

The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast brings you news, information, insights and commentary into the world of Anime and Japanese culture. From the people behind Extreme Anime Radio, the station that brought listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.

Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast! Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, listen to our most recent podcasts, join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via StreamElements.

Reach out to us by e-mail: [email protected]

XAR Podcast Theme Song: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

JR and Nef finally did the long-awaited summer podcast, before the end of the summer! In XAR's first podcast in about two months, we review what's been happening in the world since the last broadcast. The wide variety of topics include postal mail suspensions, the start of Premier League, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Dandadan, a Japanese smartphone app for toilets, Godzilla's footprint in Yokohama, Umamusume, Zatoichi, Japan trip ideas, and the latest in Nef's manga library.

The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast brings you news, information, insights and commentary into the world of Anime and Japanese culture. From the people behind Extreme Anime Radio, the station that brought listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.

Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast! Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, listen to our most recent podcasts, join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via StreamElements.

Reach out to us by e-mail: [email protected]

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