Kawaii-Fi Radio - Anime Podcast

We’re back! And just in time for the 2026 Summer Anime season too!   As always, we have 10 shows from the new season to share with you across a range of genres – from action to romance, shounen to jousei – so there should be at least one show for you!   So outside the grand summoning of Isekai shows and returning franchises, there’s some seriously interesting shows coming out from our fa...

Many samurai movies have kind of come and gone in Japanese cinema – both in live action and animated varieties. And while some leave a lasting impression on Nippon’s cinematic industry, others are forgotten - not because they are bad - but often due to simple things such as bad release windows, limited advertising budget or extremely limited availability after release. This week’s episode is all a...

After a celebrated run at international film festivals, the anime movie adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s All You Need is Kill is now available to buy digitally – and hopefully should land on streaming platforms soon.   So how does this re-imagining of the light novel compare to the Hollywood adaptation – Edge of Tomorrow – and even its own manga adaptation?   Honestly? It doesn’t. But...

The Criterion Collection just added the K-ON movie to their catalogue , cementing it as a classic anime film for the ages. That said, they only have 5 anime titles in the collection, so we’ll take it with a grain of salt lol. However, it’s a great excuse for us to revisit an iconic Cute Girls Doing Cute Things (CGDCT) anime from the early 2000’s! So, does K-On hold up to current audience expectati...

At Kawaii-Fi we wouldn't describe ourselves as "sporty" people - shocking we know! But every now and then, a sports anime will bring people in from all areas of the anime fandom. We've seen it happen with Haikyu and Slam Dunk, and we may have another one to add to the list. 100 Meters dropped on Netflix late last year after a widely praised run at film festivals around the globe. So what's the dea...

A new anime season is upon us and it’s an odd one. We have some popular returning series and a few new surefire hits, but it feels like it’s missing something? Join us as we share our picks for the season, a few raised eyebrows and even a disclaimer! Plus, the latest anime news and enough bad jokes to make your sensei embarrassed! SUPPORT US Patreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFi Buy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com...

This episode we’re diving into the Back Catalogue to share a fantastic series we should have talked about more when it aired – Sand Land! Based on the early 2000’s manga by legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, this series and its game were the last projects he worked on before passing away in 2024. And with Dragon Ball Super returning this year, it felt like the right time to revisit the series! This...

It’s white day and that means our Patreon members have been given the reigns to the show… and oof they picked a couple of doosey’s for us this time around! As with Valentines Day, our White Day episodes are not for all ages due to the content discussed within, so if you’re under 18 this is one for you to skip (soz). Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls is in the spotlight this episode,...

Penguins showing up in a Japanese town miles away from any ocean, coupled with other strange occurrences? Sounds like a compelling idea for a film, and the artwork looks amazing! But temper your expectations - Penguin Highway is unfortunately not a great example of Japanese storytelling, with logic frequently thrown to the wind and a heap of forgotten and unexplained plot points. So is it worth a...

We’re a little delayed due to technical and scheduling issues – but it’s time for our annual Valentines episode! In the cross-hairs this time is a retro anime full of fan service – Agent Aika. Literally bursting at the seams with a ludicrous amount of low angle shots, this questionable franchise received two prequel series for it’s leading lady. But is it any good? Honestly? Better listen to find...

It’s time again for the Kawaii-Fi Anime Awards! As we do each January, we’re looking back on the past year of anime! Each team member picks out their favourite shows across categories featuring genres, music and art – and we also touch on those they’d rather forget! We won’t be able to capture all the great shows from 2025, so sound off in the comments with your picks for each category! Our rules...

It's a new year and a new anime season - and it's completely stacked with great shows! With heaps of popular shows getting sequels and even more unique new shows on the roster, there's something for everyone this Winter Anime Season! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbit Tifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy &...

Angel’s Egg is a bit of an oddity – it has hardly any dialogue, the characters are unnamed, there are weird groups of ghostly fishermen, and – of course – a girl carrying an egg. Released in 1985, the film is an avante garde story set in a fantastical setting. And you know you’re in for a wild ride when even the creator says they don’t know what it’s about! It’s a piece of anime cinema that predat...

Fujimoto Tatsuki is now fairly well known for his action blockbuster series Chainsaw Man, the very strange manga Fire Punch and his introspective short Look Back. But before any of these stories began, Fujimoto-san wrote several one-shot manga that he submitted to manga awards and contests between the ages of 17 and 26. These short stories were collected into two manga volumes in 2021 and were jus...

Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc has been doing fantastically in cinemas around the world! It's violent, bloody, and a real punch in the gut, featuring spectacular artwork and storytelling. Is Denji still emotionally stunted? Yes, and the story wouldn't be anywhere near as compelling if he wasn't still learning about the world. Plus all our usual shenanigans, the latest anime news and a few recomm...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Halloween is upon us and - as is tradition – we’ve let our Patreon members choose this episode’s topic… and we should have known better XD This episode, we dive into the world of Ecchi-Horror – a niche genre that tries to offset the violence and psychological impact of horror with content from the other end of the genre spectrum. And as always, we have som...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle - Part 1 has been obliterating records for Japanese films throughout its run – and in some countries, it’s not even opened yet! Aaron, Kenny and Kyle sit down to talk about the latest instalment in this blockbuster franchise, but be warned: there will be very mild spoilers, too many flashbacks and a surprise Tatem Channings. Plus, what we’ve seen from the new season,...

The 2025 Autumn Anime season is upon us and you know what that means! We’ve selected 10 shows from this upcoming season to talk about stretching from shounen to josei, action to romance and everything in between! Plus, our favourite shows from the 2025 Summer Season that has just ended, the latest anime news and further proof that the team cannot function without coffee! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube:...

This episode, we were originally going to talk about the airing anime Turkey… but after watching several episodes… We uh… we didn’t really rate it lol. So instead, we’re looking at a fantastic film from the early 2000’s – Summer Wars! Back in a brighter time, where the dead internet theory wasn’t so prevalent, content slop didn’t exist and AI was only a glint in the worlds eye. All this plus what...

You might think that Takopi’s Original Sin is a weird title for something that looks so cute and wholesome at first glance – but don’t be fooled. This episode, Kyle and Aaron shed some tears for a show that doesn’t pull its punches, as an octopus shaped alien tries to make one child happy – experiencing the abuse, trauma and fear the children are going through. This episode is NOT for our younger...

With wild storms sweeping Australia at the moment, we're throwing back to a film we saw in the first year of the podcast - Weathering with You! How has this film held up over the past 6 years? Is it still a visual feast? And how well does the story hold up? Join us for a bit of nostalgic Makoto Shinkai viewing and the answer to the question - what happened to Japan's flood management system in thi...

Is it anime? No. But is it animated and taking the world by storm? Very much so! Kpop Demon Hunters might not fit our usual range of topics on this podcast, but the film is a great example of how media that is firmly grounded in its culture can take the world by storm when it's handled right! It's a film produced by Sony's Spiderverse team (and all the baggage that comes with it), which has result...

The Black Lagoon manga is returning to production after another long hiatus and we finally know a little more about what’s going on behind the scenes. Creator Hiroe Rei recently opened up to Comic Natalie on the struggles he’s had with his mental health over the past 15 years. That struggle resulted in the manga going on hiatus after hiatus. With the upcoming return likely being another limited ru...

The summer anime season is upon us again and it's jam packed full of fantastic returning shows!!! But while it's very easy to settle back into these big shows, don't forget about the new gems showing up too! All this, plus our picks from the 2025 Spring season and the latest anime news! SHOW NOTES & UPDATES 1. We had something go wrong with Aaron’s mic as part of the recording (poor connection...

This episode, Kyle and Aaron look back into the 80’s at an often-overlooked franchise – Crusher Joe! Based on a series of sci-fi novels which began in the 70’s and a film produced by Sunrise in 1983, will this movie and accompanying OVA’s crush the competition? Or will it crush our hopes and dreams for 80’s anime goodness? Plus a hidden gem from this season and the latest anime news – straight to...