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Bento Radio
After more than two decades of devouring every shonen, shojo, seinen, and josei anime he could find, this seasoned oldtaku is still watching—week to week, episode by episode—and he’s not stopping anytime soon. Join him every week for fresh takes on your favorite series, hidden gems you’ve never heard of, and the kind of anime reflections only years of obsession can bring.
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Episodes
Bento RadioOtaku No Video
Find Show Notes at: https://bento-box.ghost.io/ Visit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Bento RadioCon Report: Anime 2025
Episode Notes – Bento Radio Episode Title: Anime NYC 2025: Cosplay, Press Access, and the Heart of Fandom Episode Summary: Alex takes you inside Anime NYC 2025…
Bento RadioGenshiken
This week on Bento Radio, we dive into Genshiken—the cult-favorite anime that pulls back the curtain on otaku life. From shy newcomers like Sasahara to…
Bento RadioShimonetta
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…
Bento RadioBrand New Animal
In this episode, Alex uses Brand New Animal to unpack powerful themes of race, identity, and discrimination—both in anime and real life. Drawing from his own…
Bento RadioMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
In this raw and deeply personal episode of Bento Radio, Alex tackles one of the most divisive and emotionally complex anime of the last decade—Mushoku Tensei…
Bento Radiowhat I'm watching for summer 2025
This is my seasonal "what I'm watching" episode, which is going to be an odd one. In it, I break down everything I'm excited to watch for the Summer 2025 anime…
Bento RadioMy Hero Academia Vigilantes
In this episode of Lunchbox Radio, Alex takes a deep dive into My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, the under-the-radar prequel that explores the grittier…
Bento RadioLazurus
This week on Lunchbox Radio, Alex dives deep into Lazarus, the new cyberpunk anime from Shinichirō Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy). Streaming on HBO Max…
Bento RadioGundam: GQuuuuuuX
Hey anime fans! Welcome back to Lunchbox Radio, hosted by Alex! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Gundam gquuuux, a 2025 anime that’s flown under…
Bento RadioFrom Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
This week on the podcast, we’re diving into From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman—a new fantasy anime streaming on Amazon Prime. It’s not your average…
Bento RadioRedline
This week, we're diving headfirst into the absolute visual feast that is Redline! This 2009 anime film, directed by Takeshi Koike, isn't just a movie; it's an…
Bento RadioInuyasha
Hey everyone, it's Alex here and welcome to another episode of Bento Radio! Thanks for listening. In this episode, we dive into the fantasy action anime…
Bento RadioTokyo Revengers
In this episode of Bento Radio, we unpack the wild, time-traveling world of Tokyo Revengers—a series that’s more than just gang fights and high-stakes drama…
Bento Radiomagilumiere
🔥 SEASON 2 UPGRADES! WE MOVIN' TO YOUTUBE! 🔥 That's right, you heard it! You can NOW WATCH this podcast over on YouTube! If you're seeing my glorious (and…
Bento RadioDragon Ball Evolution
Welcome back, anime fans and cinephiles! In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex explores the notorious 2009 live-action adaptation, Dragon Ball Evolution. The…
Bento RadioLive action Speed Racer
Welcome back, Speed Racer fans and anime lovers! In today’s episode of Bento Radio hosted by Alex, we dive into the vibrant and unconventional world of the…
Bento RadioLive Action Ghost in the shell
In this episode, we dive deep into the 2017 live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell, a film that sparked intense debate and widespread controversy from…
Bento RadioAlita: Battle Angel
Welcome to the first episode of Movie May! Today, we’re diving deep into the decades-long journey that brought Alita: Battle Angel to the big screen. Whether…
Bento Radioair Gear
Hey there, anime fans! This week on Bento Radio, I’m Alex bringing you an epic rundown of Air Gear with all the insight, sass, and deep-dive analysis you…
Bento RadioOne Piece Fan Letter
This episode is all about celebrating One Piece’s expansive universe and the clever interplay of main and side characters. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new…
Bento RadioWhat I'm Watching Spring 2025
Episode Highlights Beyblade X Reminder Alex kicks off with a shout-out to the previous episode on Beyblade X. If you haven’t listened yet, now’s the time to…
Bento RadioBayblade X
🔥 Episode Highlights Beyblade X (2023) on Netflix shocks with a non-traditional MC – Robin (Bird Kazami) sucks at Beyblading! 🐦💥 Xtreme Stadium & X-Line…
Bento RadioBlack Clover
Episode Title: Exploring Black Clover: A Shonen Formula Breakdown Introduction: Welcome to Bento Radio with your host, Alex! Dive into the world of anime as we…
Bento RadioThe Hunchback of Notre Dame 2
🎙 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2: Disney’s Redemption or Missed Opportunity? 🎙 In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex takes a deep dive into The Hunchback of…
Bento RadioLog Horizon
In this episode of Bento Radio, we explore Log Horizon, the MMO isekai anime that stands apart from its genre peers like Sword Art Online and Overlord. Unlike…
Bento RadioPokemon
Pokémon is it difficult property to talk about. This is for a couple reasons first it's a universally known quantity everyone reading this right now. Knows…
Bento RadioShangri-La Frontier
Shangri-La Frontier is an anime about playing video games and the best way possible it expresses the joy and challenges of learning the end and out of the…
Bento RadioSolo Leveling
Solo Leveling is obviously a power fantasy trading in the same currency as most of the Isakai genera how ever it has moments of greatness in-between the…
Bento RadioJormongand
Jormungand is an action-packed, globe-trotting anime about arms dealing, war, and morality in the modern world. Based on the manga by Keitaro Takahashi, the…
Bento RadioBlack Lagoon
Black lagoon is one of my favorite shows and Manga of all times. Part action film part power fantasy and part Love story Everyone Involve with the property…
Bento RadioGurren Laggon
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a story about revaluation striving for the future and self confidence in and I think we can use that right now. Visit…
Bento RadioWhat I'm Watching Winter 2025
a quick look at what I'm Watching the winter 2025 season. Visit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Bento RadioNorigami
My thoughts on Norigami. Follow me: Bluesky Instagram Visit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Bento RadioYakuza Fiance - Review
My Review Of Yakuza Fiance Follow me: Bluesky Instagram YouTube Visit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts Hosted on Acast. See…
Bento RadioTop Five anime of 2024
To Kick off 2025 the Year of the Snake I wanted to talk about my top five anime of 2024. Follow me: Bluesky Instagram YouTube Visit https://bento-box.ghost.io/…
Bento RadioRanma 1/2 Remake - Review
Ranma 1/2 Is a classic anime from the time before streaming and from a Creator who famously writes long winding stories that never really "end". can the remake…
Bento RadioBonus- What I was watchin at the begining of this season
This is an episode from the old podcast that focusese on what I was watching for this current season. Follow me Bluesky Instagram YouTube Visit…
Bento RadioReview -Dan Da Dan
Dan Da Dan is Siensaru's second full series and there next is going to be a Ghost In The Shell adaptation so it's great that they knocked this out of the park…
Bento RadioFrieren
Frieren is an incredible work of fantasy that traids on the viewers Knollege of fantasy stories. It's also an eploration of love in a mode that few shows…
Bento RadioFull Metal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist is considered a masterpiece for good reason, thanks to its story, world, and characters, which demonstrate a masterclass in storytelling…
Bento RadioEvangelion
Evangelion changed everything about anime when it released in 1995. Hikdeki Anno and his team created a seminal work the likes of which has never really been…
Bento RadioIt's So Over We're So Back
After a brief interruption in releasing episodes, I've finally jumped to a different publishing platform. If you're here from LunchBox Radio, then thanks for…