It's Valentines Day! So Kyle and Kenny sat down to talk about a wonderful short film created by Shinkai Makoto back in 2013 - The Garden Of Words!Watch Garden of Words here:Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/70291121Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Words-Makoto-Shinkai/dp/B01MS4VEJU------------------------------------------------------------------------VIDEOS!The Best Romance Anime for Valentine's day!https://youtu.be/nllwuNvPPCIOur Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTubeJOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Smart link: https://link.chtbl.com/KawaiiFiSpotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

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EP 74X: Garden of Words | Kawaii-Fi Extra

This episode it’s all about Belle! Except for the bits where it isn’t!We look at studio Chizu’s latest outing and try to compare it to what’s come before… but we keep getting side tracked!Also! The latest Anime News and What We’re Watching!EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:58 – Opening Chat:00:02:08 – What We’re Watching00:21:14 – Cinema Club: Belle00:50:00 – Anime Communique01:09:52 – Show OutroJOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQVIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTubeSUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifiLISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

EP 74: Belle

It’s that time again! Anime is on the menu and it’s a pretty decently size Winter season! We’ve picked 11 series to watch this season and have more than a few things to say on each! This episode was recorded remotely so please excuse the quality of the audio!  EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:37 – Opening Chat:00:02:04 – What We’re Watching00:11:45 – Winter 2022 Season Preview00:47:40 – Anime Communique01:00:49 – Show OutroWhat We’re Watching:Demon Slayer – Entertainment ArcThe Case File of Jeweller RichardRanking of KingsAlice in Borderland Our Picks of the 2022 Winter SeasonAttack on Titan: The Final SeasonSabikui BiscoHakuoki Demon of the Fleeting Blossom (OVA Series)In the Land of LeadaleHow a Realist Hero…  S2Sasaki and MiyanoMy Dress up DarlingOrientLove of KillAkebi's Sailor UniformTeasing Master Takagi S3 Anime NewsRent a GF Season 2 arrives Julyhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-14/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-season-2-teaser-unveils-july-premiere/.181498 Fire Force Manga ends in a few chaptershttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-08/fire-force-manga-ends-in-a-few-chapters-about-2-volumes/.181263 A Flood of Yamamoto Anime this year(Teasing Master Takagi S3; In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki; When Will Ayumu Make His Move?) https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-07/sore-demo-ayumu-wa-yosetekuru-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2022/.168199https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move-anime-teaser-reveals-main-cast/.181449 Shadows House Season 2 Confirmed for Julyhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/shadows-house-anime-2nd-season-premieres-in-july/.181240THE KAWAII-FI YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTubeJOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ  SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFi Buy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifiLISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle 

EP 73: The Winter 2022 Anime Preview

The 2021 Kawaii-Fi Anime awards finally here!We had to push back our recording sessions for this year’s awards due to restrictions from the pandemic!But with that sorted, it's now time to award those that have stood out in a strange year of anime and shame those who truly failed to consider what they were creating.Who will take home the Cabbage of Shame? And who will be the winner of the Golden Kawaii-Fu?The answers to these questions - plus the best OP's and ED's of the year - will be revealed in this glitzy episode!EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Part 1: Awards Start!00:04:45 – Best OP – Winter 202100:12:19 – Sound and Visuals00:21:40 – Part 2: Lawyers?00:23:36 – Best OP – Spring 202100:29:41 – Characters00:42:53 – Part 3: Jojo References00:44:48 – Best OP – Summer 202100:48:27 – Best in Category 101:00:54 – Part 4: Raphtalia01:02:54 – Best OP – Autumn 202101:08:14 – Best in Category 201:21:34 – Part 5: Sewerage01:22:50 – Regret & Forget01:30:47 – Hall of Fame 201101:33:28 – Part 6: Light at the end of the Tunnel01:34:54 – Best ED of 202101:38:28 – Best of the Year01:46:41 – MAL Rankings for 202101:50:28 – Part 7: Delivery Services & EndingsVISITING OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELYoutube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTubeJOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQSUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifiPREFER TO LISTEN?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

EP 72: The 2021 Kawaii-Fi Anime Awards

In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most incredible writers in Japan – Okada Mari. If you’re an avid anime watcher, you’ve likely come across her work in some shape or form over the years – from Anohana and Toradora to Maquia and A Whisker Away. Okada has an incredible focus on the human connection in her work, and it’s part of the reason we love her series and movies so much! EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:57 – Opening Chat00:03:07 – What We’re Watching (Platinum End, Kirarin Revolution, My Senpai is Annoying)00:17:35 – Cinema Club: Maquia, Her Blue Sky, A Whisker Away00:32:14 – Anime Communique (Bebop Cancelled, UFOTable Legal woes, Beastars, Keiko Nobumoto, Makoto Shinkai)00:50:51 – Back Catalogue: O Maidens in your Savage Season, Anohana, Lupin III : The woman called Fujiko Mine, Toaradora, Lull in the Sea01:06:56 – Show Outro JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQVIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTube SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

EP 71: Okada Mari

This episode…. it’s time to talk about THAT Cowboy Bebop Live action.Netflix’s adaptation is out in the wild – the team have watched it and we have some thoughts on it… In fact, it’s pretty well balanced!Join us as we dive into what it truly means to create an Adaptation, strong facial features and disappointing endings – plus the latest news and reviews too!EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:58 – Opening Chat: MHA Movie 300:05:49 – What We’re Watching00:21:58 – Live Action: Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop01:04:49 – Anime Communique01:14:46 – Back Catalogue: Cowboy Bebop01:24:32 – Show OutroJOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQSUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifiLISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogleVIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTube

EP 70: Cowboy Bebop

Well, it's finally come to this - we've hit our 69th episode and after applying pressure for months, the team finally convinced Kyle that this was a good idea.This time we talk about the lewd, rude and occasionally crude world of raunchy anime to celebrate our 69th episode! From zombie apocalypses to animes about trialling brothels... there's a lot to address.EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:57 – Opening Chat00:10:54 – What We’re Watching00:26:18 – Retro Classic: Ninja Scroll, Rin Daughters of Mnemosyne00:46:30 – Anime Communique00:59:40 – Back Catalogue: Highschool of the Dead, Interspecies Reviewers01:22:12 – Show Outro JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQVIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTube SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

EP 69: Raunchy Anime (We're sorry)

It’s October! And that means Halloween is just around the corner!So let’s talk spooky anime and – as voted by our Patreon Members – this years Halloween episode is all about Demons in anime.We have a LONG list of anime featuring Demons so join us as we look through them and generally act a little spooky!___________________________________________________________________EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:57 – Opening Chat00:08:32 – What We’re Watching00:23:45 – Halloween: Demon Anime00:47:05 – Anime Communique01:00:09 – Halloween: Demon Anime01:24:25 – Show Outro___________________________________________________________________JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ___________________________________________________________________SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi___________________________________________________________________LISTEN ELSEWHERE Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle___________________________________________________________________VIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTube___________________________________________________________________FEATURED ANIMEDragon Ball (1986 | Toei Animation | Action, Adventure, Martial Arts)Demon Slayer (2019 | UFOTable | Action, Supernatural)Jujutsu Kaisen (2020 | MAPPA | Action, Supernatural)Devil Survivor 2 The Animation (2013 | Bridge | Action Supernatural)Princess Mononoke (1997 | Ghibli | Action, Adventure, Supernatural)Dororo (2019 | Tezuka Productions/MAPPA | Action, Adventure, Supernatural)Inuyasha (2000 | Sunrise | Adventure, Supernatural, Romance, Comedy)Welcome to Demon School Irumakun (2019 | Bandai Namco | Comdey Supernatural)Somali and the Forest Spirit (2020 | Satelight | Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life)Chrono Crusade (2003 | Gonzo | Action, Romance, Supernatural)Dance with the Devils (2015 | Brain’s Base | Romance, Supernatural)Black Butler aka Kuro Shitsuji (2008 | A-1 Pictures | Action, Comedy, Mystery, Supernatural)Blue Exorcist (2011 | A-1 Pictures | Action, Fantasy, Adventure)7 Deadly Sins (2014 | A-1 Pictures | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural)Reincarnated as a Slime (2018 | 8bit | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy)The Demon Girl Next Door (2019 | J.C.Staff | Comedy, Slive of Life)

EP 68: Halloween Special - Anime and Demons!

This episode it’s hard to believe it, but we’re already in the last season of the year! The Autumn Anime season has kicked off this week, bringing with is a deluge of new shows – but surprisingly less isekai than you’d expect! From Vampire Cosmonauts to a returning series of old, there’s plenty to check out this Autumn/Fall season! EPISODE LINKSHoshi: After Dark - https://www.facebook.com/events/1609220612581492/Shumi Shop - https://www.ShumiShop.com.au/Dreamy Pop on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreamypop.au/New Japanese PM is a fan of Demon slayer -https://epicstream.com/news/NobelleBorines/New-Japanese-PM-Promises-Higher-Wages-for-Anime-and-Manga-Employees-Because-of-Demon-Slayer______________________________________________EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:36 – Opening Chat:00:09:20 – Season in Review: Summer 202100:28:15 – Autumn Anime Season 2021 – Part 101:00:22 – Anime Communique01:20:58 – Autumn Anime Season 2021 – Part 201:38:10 – Show Outro ______________________________________________JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ______________________________________________ OUR YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTube ______________________________________________SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi ______________________________________________LISTEN ELSEWHERESpotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle______________________________________________

EP 67: The 2021 Autumn Anime Season - Our Picks!

This episode – it’s time to get a little Chaotic!We’re talking Chaos anime – the shows that leave you stunned, confused or laughing out loud at the sheer insanity of their stories.From pulling on cosmic strings to school-life madness, there’s so many of these stories to share – and we’ve got 4 that are worth a look! This plus What We’re Watching, the latest Anime News and all the usual antics!  EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Preview00:00:57 – Opening Chat!00:06:22 – What We’re Watching00:22:59 – Back Catalogue: Chaos Anime00:43:50 – Anime Communique01:02:56 – Retro Anime: Chaos Anime00:00:00 – Show Outro JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQVIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTubeSUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

EP 66: What is Chaos Anime?

As mentioned on our Discord and Social Media, this week’s episode is a short programming update as the team plans the rest of the year's shows and gets some well-deserved time off! We've also got a few fun events coming up that you might want to check out including Dreamy Pop's first live - Sugar High: http://Dreamypop.live More details on Hoshi: After Dark on our social media in the coming weeks :) ______________________________________________EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 –Opener00:00:59 – Anime News Update00:05:29 – Programming00:09:45 – Outro______________________________________________VIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTube______________________________________________JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ______________________________________________SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi______________________________________________PREFER TO LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

EP 65X: Mid-Year(ish) Update!

This episode we’re talking about that character archetype so many of us know all too well – the Tsundere. It’s been a mainstay in anime for almost as long as the art form has existed, but where did the term actually come from? The answer to this, a list of some of the biggest Tsundere characters and the highest-rated Tsundere anime – all in this episode! EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:58 – Opening Chat: World Cosplay Summit00:15:13 – What We’re Watching: GF GF, Opera Girl, The Great Jahy, Godzilla SP00:29:34 – Ani Talks: What is a Tsundere?00:49:33 – Anime Communique01:02:31 – Back Catalogue: ToraDora01:14:31 – Show Outro JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQVIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTubeSUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi PREFER TO LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle 

EP 65: What is a Tsundere?

With Winter truly hitting Western Australia shores with torrential downpours and frosty temperatures, what better way to warm up than with a delicious Anime Hotpot! The team have brought an anime of their choosing to talk about ranging from political intrigue to isekai! And there’s been plenty to talk about from around the world too! So grab your hot beverage of choice, settle yourself into a comfy chair with a blanket and join us! Or you could crank that air-con and hide from the sun – your choice!  ______________________________________________EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:57 – Opening Chat00:17:58 – What We’re Watching00:40:55 – Back Catalogue 1: Starlight & Gate01:06:34 – Anime Communique01:27:43 – Back Catalogue 2: Slime & ACCA1301:54:25 – Show Outro  _______________________________________________LINKS FROM THE EPISODEGhibli Museum Fundraiser - https://www.furusato-tax.jp/gcf/1287______________________________________________JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ ______________________________________________SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi ______________________________________________PREFER TO LISTEN? Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle ______________________________________________VIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTube 

EP 64: Anime Hotpot - ACCA13, Gate, Revue Starlight & Reincarnated as a Slime

It’s a bumper episode as we look ahead to the 2021 Summer Anime Season, and recap our favourites from Spring – and we’ve got Keiralee from Anime-niacs Cosplay with us too!We’ve found 10 shows from this season that are worth checking out (in our humble opinion) but let us know what’s grabbed your interest too!EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:57 – Opening Chat:00:04:50 – Summer Season01:17:44 – Anime Communique01:29:30 – Season in Review01:49:50 – Show Outro VIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTubeJOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFi Buy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi______________________________________________WANT TO LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

EP 63: The 2021 Summer Anime Season Preview!

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish has been in Australian cinemas – so we went to check it out! And then... half the team got sick (Thankfully, just a cold - it’s winter here!)So Kyle and Aaron dragged Emma in to join us for this episode!EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:00:58 – Opening Chat:00:04:48 – What We’re Watching00:24:54 – Cinema Club: Josee, the Tiger and the Fish00:50:38 – Anime Communique01:05:56 – Show Outro JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ VIDEOS!Youtube: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiYouTubeSUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFi Buy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifiLISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleGoogle: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiGoogle

EP 62: Josee, The Tiger and the Fish

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