Outaku No Video was created during a time when anime was not yet widely popular. It is part mockumentary, part traditional story, recounting the birth of the now infamous Studio Gainax, which is responsible for some of the most influential shows in the medium of animation, let alone anime. Recently,

Podcast Notes: Step into the world of Genshiken, the cult-classic anime about college otaku life, cosplay, doujinshi, and the friendships that form around fandom. In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex breaks down what makes Genshiken so unique, how it reflected otaku culture during the anime bubble (late 90s–2010s)

Podcast Notes: In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex explores Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist, the outrageous ecchi comedy that hides a sharp commentary on censorship, free expression, and society’s relationship with sexuality. From its over-the-top humor to its surprisingly relevant

Podcast Notes: In this episode of Bento Radio, host Alex delves into the intersection of anime and real-world issues, focusing on the Netflix series "Brand New Animal" (BNA), produced by Studio Trigger and directed by Yoh Yoshinari. Alex begins with updates about attending Anime NYC as press and