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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In this weeks episode we chill and chat, delving into Delicious in Dungeon, why is anime food top tier?, the free comic book day haul and manga discussion for days. I also started learning how to tell the time in Japanese...well the basics! - And I answer YOUR questions/recommendations. If you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com

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We did it, we're finally here, episode one of Bilingual Bento! In this weeks episode we have the regular chinwag, anime chat about Spy x Family Code: White and The Netflix live adaptation of Golden Kamuy. There's a little bit of Japanese language practice, there's a lot about how much I love Shōgun and finally what I've been reading recently. Any questions, queries or comments, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com

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Here's the trailer for Bilingual Bento, my very first podcast!

Blingual Bento is a delightful mix of language learning, cultural tidbits, and entertainment. Just like a bento box, this podcast offers a variety of flavours to savour.

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

Find out where your local polling station is for the UK General Election: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/

Don't forget your voter ID or you may be turned away! - https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id 

Taiki Matsuno: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2333769/full/

Look Back (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyO7vrVvyGU&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgiuQwzB6aU&ab_channel=FINALFANTASYXIV

Skyrim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSRtYpNRoN0&ab_channel=BethesdaSoftworks

Electric Six: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xNadaO5ZZLVJdqDIVVIua

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The one weekend of the year where I can be an unfiltered otaku has arrived, this is the Sunnycon 2024 Special! - In this episode I delve into Newcastle's biggest anime convention, whilsts doing the weekly round up, talking Good Smile figures and answering YOUR questions.

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:

Ghost: Rite here, Rite Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wok_sEfvkso&ab_channel=Ghost

Sunnycon: https://www.sunnyconanimeexpo.com/

My haul from Sunnycon: https://x.com/bilingualbento/status/1805234321646629281

Artists/Traders I bought from at Sunnycon 🎨:

Dungeon Meshi Stickers / Porcelain Animals / Daisy-Mae: https://linktr.ee/NatalieHaku

Sunnycon / My Melody / Demon Slayer stickers: https://linktr.ee/danilouart

Columbo print and charm: https://boydonegood.storenvy.com/

The Last Straw: https://maskedemerald.co.uk/

Idiot juice / Pigeon stickers: https://linktr.ee/printedkatie

Cowkini charm: https://linktr.ee/chaoillustrations

Sailor Outer Senshi / Anya charms: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SkuldworksCrafts

Cowgirl Print: https://safrb.com/

Pochita/Pikmin 4 charms: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SolarByte/

Makima charm: https://linktr.ee/seraeph

Anya/Chika Stickers: https://kuriidono.carrd.co/

Shoebill FFXIV / Ser Aymeric charm: https://linktr.ee/Kannter

Frieren charm and badge: https://kitsnowart.com/

Palestine will be Free sticker: https://nytastic.carrd.co/

Autism button badges: https://linktr.ee/rainbowcharrie

Anya / Moomin / Mob Psycho 100 stickers: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bylimonmaid/

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32 roatations around the sun, 32 years of ups and downs, 32 years of being me! - In this weeks peisode I talk about my birthday shenanigans as well as some anime and manga news, Japanese language study and some films that I've seen/going to see. Also, next weeks episode will be a Sunnycon 2024 special.

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

White Lies (Ritual): https://whitelies.com/products/ritual-coloured-vinyl

White Lies (Big TV): https://whitelies.com/products/big-tv-coloured-vinyl-1

Dungeon Meshi Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxXID_zR-HY&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Mono: https://x.com/yenpress/status/1801658372464247048

Insominacs After School Vol. 6: https://www.viz.com/read/manga/insomniacs-after-school-volume-6/product/7886

Sakamoto Days: https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/sakamoto-days

A Man and His Cat: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/series/a-man-and-his-cat

Aposimz: https://www.vertical-comics.com/books/aposimz_01.php

Jade Cocoon (1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GE0TLS7OQA&ab_channel=LongplayArchive

Rush (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XA73ni9eVs&ab_channel=UniversalPictures

Ghost: Rite Here, Rite Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJVgZX-vQUc&ab_channel=IGNMovieTrailers

Nintendo Direct (18/06/24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3BkD5PVUM&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica

SunnyCon Anime Expo: https://www.sunnyconanimeexpo.com/

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As all the goths weep, that NYX discontinued their liquid suade range of lipsticks I chatter on about the fact there's going to be a Like a Dragon: Yakuza live action series! I mean, as we have learned from the NYX situation, we should always be prepared for disappointment, but will be pleasently suprised if it's any good. I also chat about birthday treats, driving anxiety, the sneaky new anime drops, including some that are hitting our screens this summer!

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

Princess Peach Showtime: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Princess-Peach-Showtime--2444445.html

Suika Game: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Suika-Game-2468543.html

Donny Benét (Le Piano): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl5jH8eUbEY&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Mr Experience): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQeyhQAglmE&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Konichiwa): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzXZlm4wwg&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Love Online): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8CAS6I2DI&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Eiko Masuyama: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557968/

Spy x Family Season 3 (Key Visual): https://screenrant.com/spy-x-family-season-3-confirmed-teaser-visual/

Attack on Titan (Musical): https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2024-2025/attack-on-titan-the-musical/

Kodansha x Humble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/spring-and-summer-anime-season-kodansha-books

The Elusive Samurai (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbDFAzfkOso&ab_channel=AnimeWakana

Neil Gordon Munro: https://www.clanmunro.org.uk/neil_munro.html

Like a Dragon: Yakuza (Live action adaptation): https://www.ign.com/articles/like-a-dragon-yakuza-live-action-series-announced-for-amazon-prime-video-this-fall

Summer Games Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzwh4N3qfcY&ab_channel=GameSpot

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It's the start of Gemini season and....I'm all alone?! there's no one here beside me...🎵 Well Drew's on their cruise and I'm trying to fill my time or I will be sad and cry, so I've been to the theatre, the cinema, seen my friends, listened to new music, read manga and watched Golden Kamuy on Netflix. There's a whole boat loads of stuff about upcoming anime and also things I might start watching on Crunchyroll. Oh yeah and I mispronounce "Nokotan" as "Nonotan" 🤦

As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

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

Golden Kamuy (Film): https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81726698

Chainsaw Man Volume 15: https://www.viz.com/read/manga/chainsaw-man-volume-15/product/7838

Sakamoto Days (Anime Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcErvURv6fE&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

My Deer Friend Nokotan (Anime Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lPQOo9qI8Y&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Mashle: Magic and Muscles: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GDKHZEP8W/mashle-magic-and-muscles

The Great Cleric: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GG5H5XQ24/the-great-cleric

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G1XHJV0KV/tis-time-for-torture-princess

Playstation State of Play (31st May 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-4ZM3jxhdE&ab_channel=PlayStation

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVswuip0-co&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures

Madeline Goldstein "Seed of Doubt" (Music): https://open.spotify.com/track/1iu5LOQLGN4XDvCV8bQCcD?si=33cb489568b0461a

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Why is it that when I get the opportunity to speak in Japanese, I feel anxious? How can I overcome that language speaking anxiety? Did I jump in feet first to a conversation and hope for the best? was it the help of a shopkeeper? or maybe a bit of both? Well all is answered in episode 4 of Bilingual Bento. I also chat about the summer of anime and my top picks for the season and why I STILL haven't finished Shōgun. 

As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

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

Video Game Quizzes: https://www.youtube.com/@fabriihc

My Wife has No Emotion (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQxzQ6DIWmU&ab_channel=TMS%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A1%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB

Plus-Sized Elf (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQnk0xrPDnY&ab_channel=AniLandTv 

Dungeon People (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIXcIP73rRs&ab_channel=MyAnimeList 

Dungeon People (Cover Art): https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/dungeon-people/

2.5 Dimentional Seduction (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz7tkZjVMaI&ab_channel=T-Chan 

Aharen-san wa Hakarenei (Series): https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GNVHKN72N/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai

Komono (Shop): https://www.komonoaccessories.com/

Golden Kamuy (Film): https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81726698

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Summer has finally arrived in England, well for about 3 days and then it's going to cool down again, also there's some serious FOMO from me in this episode for meteorological reasons. We also have a chinwag about the book I am currently reading at the moment, starting a new anime series, how the grind is real in Final Fantasy XIV and of course, NEW Doctor Who!

I asked and you delivered, thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode of the podcast, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com

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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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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'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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