Kawaii-Fi Radio - Anime Podcast

Where on earth have the past 3 months gone? A new Anime season is on our doorstep, and it's another packed quarter full of fan-favourite sequels and some truly unique new entries! So what are our picks? And how can you keep on top of what's coming out? All this plus the latest anime news and our picks from last season too! LINKS: LiveChart: https://www.livechart.me/spring-2023/tv Kamierabi: God Ap...

We’re celebrating the life and works of the incredible Leiji Matsumoto, who passed away last month. Matsumoto was famous for space operas such as Space Battleship Yamato, Captain Harlock, Galaxy Express 999 and INTERSTELLA 5555, and was part of a cohort of very early mangaka’s who helped shape the industry we have today. VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: h...

The Kaguya-Sama: Love is war film “The First Kiss that Never Ends” is out in international cinemas and we caught it at… 3:30 PM – because that was the only time our cinemas had it for some strange reason! So is this continuation of the story worth the trip to the cinema? Or does it suffer from the same issues other recent film outings have faced (Spoiler – nope!) All this, plus cocaine bear, gener...

This episode contains references that may not be suitable for those under 15 years of age. It's that time again: Valentine's Day is upon us, and the team is feeling the need to talk about something outside of our family-friendly programming once more! In the spotlight for this year's valentines episode is BL aka Boy Love series. BL series have taken the Shoujo and Josei markets by storm in recent...

The Reincarnated as a Slime Movie - Scarlet Bond - is in cinemas at the moment, featuring a new story by series creator Fuse. So is it worth seeing on the big screen and does it add anything of value to the successful isekai series story? Join Kenny, Kyle and Tifa for a look into Rimuru's first big screen outing - along with latest news including anime delays and incoming dubs! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi Y...

It's a new Anime Season and there's so much to look forward to!   The 2023 Winter Season is jam-packed full of great shows and we really struggled to only pick 2 each! This is the second of 3 weekly releases to kick off the new year, with another on January 30th to talk about the Reincarnated as a Slime Movie!   This episode we chat about: - Buddy Daddies - Kaina of the Great Snow Sea -...

What a year 2022 was for anime! And with a block buster 2023 Winter season landing in our laps, we realised we had to look back before we go forward! Join the team for a look back at the year in anime of 2022 and what our picks were! 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 S...

We're breaking with tradition to start anew - and our 2022 wrap will be part of the first episode in the new year! So to cap off what ended up being a chaotic year for the team, we sat down for a bit of a different episode - as Tifa and Aaron tried to explain to Kenny and Kyle what JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is all about! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: ht...

Wait, another NARUTO anniversary? Didn't we just have one of those a few years ago? Yes! But this is for the 20th anniversary of the anime and let's be honest - outside of Japan Naruto really gained traction and popularity once it started airing on TV! So how does it stack up after 20 years? Do we still love it? Or are we now seeing it in a different light? This, plus the latest anime news, what's...

We’re back in the studio with Kyle this week, now that both he and Emma are recovered from COVID!   And this time we head down the rabbit hole that is One Piece to talk about its latest cinema outing – One Piece Film Red! The film has done remarkably well at the box office and with critics, but does it live up to the hype?   Plus – What we’re watching, the latest anime news, and plenty o...

This time, it's a bit of a different episode as the team meet up in the digital world... No, not the DigiWorld - it was just Discord! After a bout with the plague, we figured keeping it safe was wise! This episode we talk about Tiger and Bunny, over-powered Bear suits and having Chainsaws for hands! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

It’s October and that can mean only one thing – It’s time for our annual Halloween episode! The choice was put to our Patreons to vote on this year’s theme, and they’ve chosen Witches in Anime! So what was the first anime to feature a witch? And what influence has this character type had on other genres in anime? Tune in to find out, along with all the latest anime news! NOTES: Check out Animator...

Cyberpunk Edgerunners is in the wild and it’s one pulpy ride through the world of Night City! Sure, it makes you want to revisit Cyberpunk 2077 – which is the anime’s purpose – but as a stand-alone series, is it any good? There’s a lot to unpack with this series and we’ve all got our own takes on it, plus a few choices words for the new anime season and some controversy in Anime Communique – all a...

WE’RE BACK! It’s been a wild couple of months with moving house, travel and work for the team, but we’re finally set back up and that means we’re back to our regular fortnightly episodes! And it’s just in time cause a new anime season is upon us – and it’s a HUGE one. There’s so much to watch and look forward to, with new and old animes providing something for everyone! You’ll find our picks below...

Well the move got pushed back a little bit so, we grabbed out the microphones from storage and recorded a Kawaii-Fi Extra! In the spotlight is the latest Dragonball feature film - Dragonball Super: Super Hero. It's been given a lot of grief since it's first trailer came out looking VERY CGI orientated, but - much to our surprise - this film lives up to the franchises past and future. Also - this i...

It’s been 20 years since .Hack//Sign first aired on Japanese TV, eventually becoming a popular multi-platform franchise which laid the ground work for many successful future Animes! From Sword Art Online to Log Horizon to Overlord – .Hack is an origin point for the popular “Trapped in an MMO” trope that we’ve seen repeatedly for the past decade. So is it still good? Listen to find out, along with...

On this uplifting and heart-warming episode of Kawaii-Fi, we watch a film we’ve been putting off for a while – I Want To Eat Your Pancreas. This plus the return of the wonderful Kieralee, Vending Machines in Dungeons and “Sushi made by Westeners” on this episode! NOTE: This 2018 film brought up a lot of interesting conversations around trauma, mortality and psychology, causing us to dive into some...

It’s the 25th Anniversary of Princess Mononoke, and we went to an Anniversary screening! So how does it hold up after 25 years? This plus Shiba Inu's, Bullet Trains, a slew of Anime Movie News, and a load of laughs! 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 Is Princess Mononok...

This episode – it’s a new anime season and, to be blunt, it’s not looking very massive. But this is kind of a good thing because last season was HECTIC and we could use some time to finish off our half-watched lists!   So what are we checking out? Are all these isekai’s worth a try? And why is the Terminator involved? Join us to find out!   Our Picks : - Tokyo Mew Mew New - Call of the N...

This episode, we’re going back to early “naughtys” to look at the Ōtomo Katsuhiro’s first feature film after Akira – Steamboy! How has this film held up in over the past 18 years? And is it still entertaining? This plus a classic anime series makes a return, pumpkin spiced lattes and card games on unicycles in this episode! EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:00:00 – Show Opener 00:02:56 – What We’re Watching: Na...

This episode, the Spring anime season is almost over and there’s something returning next season after a very long hiatus! The Devil is a Part Timer is finally getting its second season next month - 9 years after season 1 finished it’s run! So, is it worth catching up on this series before season 2 drops? Plus the latest Anime News, bad jokes and why Tifa is rewatching Bleach in this episode of Ka...

It’s been 3 years since Promare hit cinemas in Japan, exciting fans the world over with it’s bombastic colours and heart filled story. And as the film celebrates this milestone, along with breaking 1 million ticket sales, it’s returned to cinemas in Japan to celebrate – hopefully meaning an international rerun could be on the cards! But a lot has happened over the past 3 years – both in the world...

It's time to get controversial and talk about an anime that's manga is banned in Australia - despite only being rated PG! No Game No Life has been criticised for it's questionable themes and how it handles it's female cast, yet it's built a cult following that spans the gender spectrum! So why is this series held in such high regard? And will we ever see a second season? We also introduce the wond...

This episode we’re taking to the skies with a Ghilbi classic – the Crimson Pig, the red champion of the Adriatic – Porco Rosso ! We also touch on the Sonic 2 film, the upcoming project by the creator of Your Name and Weathering with you, and the latest anime news! EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:00:00 – Show Opener 00:02:15 – What We’re Watching 00:15:51 – Miyazaki: Porco Rosso 00:38:13 – Anime Communique 01:...

This episode – THE SPRING ANIME SEASON IS HERE and it’s flippin’ huge!   There’s nowhere near enough time to cover everything – so alongside the team’s top ten picks, we’ve got a whole list of shows below to check out!   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:00:00 – Show Opener 00:00:55 – Opening Chat 00:03:18 – Season in Review 00:25:31 – Spring Season Preview 01:35:33 – Show Outro SPRING ANIME DISCUSSED...