Kawaii-Fi Radio - Anime Podcast

Kawaii-Fi Radio - Episode 33   It’s Easter! And that means it’s Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and a new anime season!   There’s plenty of great shows to check out this season, with some recent hits also returning. And two of the big hitting and respected studios are back with new shows!   Let us know what your top 3 picks are for this season in the comments section!   EPISO...

The new anime season is upon us, so it’s time to look back on the past 3 months of shows! This season had some amazing shows and we’ve picked 3 each to talk about, plus a wonderful short form series you just have to see! Check out this great 4-part Miyazaki documentary: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/10yearshayaomiyazaki/?type=tvEpisode& EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:00:35 – O...

With the Corona Virus, COVID19, impacting on our everyday lives, this episode is all about giving you some FUN and POSITIVE ANIME to watch - especially if you're doing self isolation!   We’ve scoured the back catalogue and collected a great variety of entertaining and inspirational stories for you to experience, and where you can stream them from the comfort of your home!   It's our Isol...

This episode we take a look at another of Japan’s many animation studios!   This house of ideas is responsible for many of the past decades most popular shows - from Sword Art Online and Darling in the Franxx to Blue Exorcist and Fairy Tail.   A-1 Pictures has built a diverse and extensive back catalogue over its 15-year run. So where did their story begin? And why has the studio become...

Yuasa Masaaki's latest cinema outing has finally hit the silver screen in Australia, so the KFR team headed down to the movies to check it out! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbit SUPPORT US Patreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFi Buy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kawai...

This episode we’re talking anime focused on Otaku culture!   Whether it’s anime and manga, or Idols, cosplay, video games and even computers, the word Otaku has a broad catchment in Japan, but it has one core concept connecting these areas: It’s an obsession seen as having a negative impact of peoples social interactions.   But we’re all good, right?   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:13:14 – An...

This episode we’re talking about anime that tugs at the heart strings, the tear jerkers, the ones that leaves you a sopping mess on he floor.   From haunting tales of World War 2 to heartbreaking romances, there’s so many stories that can have profound impact on us.   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:06:12 – Anime News 00:13:00 – Back Catalogue: Angel Beats 00:25:38 – Cinema Club: Grave of the Fire F...

KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson has finally landed in Australian Cinemas! So Kyle, Coco and Kenny went down on opening night to check out the Kazuma and co's first outing on the big screen! Warning: Very minor spoilers included! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbit SUPPORT US Patreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFi Buy us a Coffee: Ko-f...

This episode, with the reboot of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen now in full swing, we’re talking reboots!   In Hollywood culture we’re used to seeing reboots fairly regularly across all mediums – from big budget films to cartoons and TV shows.   Japan has a slightly different take when it comes to rebooting their shows, and it’s why we’ve only seen a handful of shows get the full reboot treatm...

It's a new year, and that means a new anime season is on our door step! With everything from Isekai adventures to magical girls, there’s sure to be something to pique your interest this season! And KAWAII-FI QUEST makes it’s triumphant return after bowing out for last months Anime awards – It’s a packed show so grab a seat and tune in!   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:00:00 – Kawaii-Fi Quest (Part 12)...

It’s the first ever Kawaii-Fi Anime Awards! The normal show format is out the window and our presenters have to deal with an unruly Narrator as they discuss the best anime of the year!   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:03:22 – Best OP - Winter 00:06:38 – Sound and Visuals 00:13:36 – Best OP - Spring 00:17:29 – Characters 00:29:25 – Best OP - Summer 00:34:00 – Best in Category – Part 1 00:50:15 – Best OP...

Another Kawaii-Fi Extra? Yes!   This time it's all about CHILDREN OF THE SEA (Kaijū no Kodomo) which opened in Australian and New Zealand cinemas in the past week!   This film is an incredible ride and there's a lot to talk about - from the incredible animation to the sound track.   We've keep the spoilers to a minimum when it comes to the overall story, but how the films last quart...

It’s time for some ENFORCED VIEWING!   Over the past fortnight, we subjected each other to a single anime of our choosing the others had not seen. 6 episodes of each anime, no context, one afternoon and 40 ℃ weather, it was a marathon session!   What did we each pick? Tune in to find out!   The episode also features an amazing cover of by LA Band Driving Recklessly (with Seatbe...

It’s summer here in the Southern hemisphere and that means getting out in nature and moving our bodies! Or we can stay inside and watch animes about doing it instead!   This episode is all about outdoor animes – from winter time camping in YuruCamp, to diving into the oceans in Grand Blue Dreaming.   Even if you’re heading into winter, these 3 shows will warm you up and give you a few id...

We’re diving back into the 80’s with two massive franchises that helped define the shōnen genre!   One of them is the source of an incredibly popular anime meme and also a live action Hollywood adaptation.   The other had Jackie Chan star in its 1993 live action adaptation and had a new adaptation release in France this year.   We’re talking Fist of the North Star and City Hunter !...

This episode, it’s our first ever studio in focus, and we’re talking about the first Japanese animation studio to ever win an Oscar – Studio Ghibli!   The whole Ghibli back catalogue is heading to HBO’s Streaming service next year, so what better time to look at this historic studio’s origin and two of it’s most iconic films – My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke.   We can’t do Spir...

A special Kawaii-Fi Extra episode! Hot off the heels of watching PROMARE in cinema, the KFR team couldn't wait another week to share their reaction to Studio Triggers new film! And if you love the music from Promare as much as the KFR Team, it's now available to buy! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Promare-Ost-PROMARE-OST/dp/B07PZX91SC Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ee1rcBJyWduTqbVexfY...

Pumpkins and creepy decorations are filling the shops again and that means Halloween is on the horizon!   Japan might not celebrate Halloween in the same way as the US does, but many of the unique occult characters we associate with hallows end have become a part of the anime scene.   For this Halloween special we’re talking one of the most well-known tropes in anime – Vampires!   E...

The Autumn/Fall anime season is upon us and it’s a deluge of new shows! And because it's so jammed pack this week’s episode is in two parts - And this is Part 2!   Find out what's coming back, what's getting OVA's and what you can see on the big screen over the next 3 months right here!   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:00:50 – Autumn Anime Season – Sequels 00:02:27 – Boku No Hero Academia Season 4...

The Autumn/Fall anime season is upon us and it’s a deluge of new shows – so much so that this week’s episode is in two parts! Part 2 will be out 48 hours later, to give us time to recover!   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:07:23 – Anime News   00:13:38 – Autumn Anime Season – Short Form Anime 00:15:08 – Africa no Salaryman 00:18:21 – Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai! 3 00:20:39 – Doll’s Frontline: Iyash...

It’s the last week of the summer season and that means one thing – it’s season in review time!   From the shows that pulled at the heartstrings to the ones which were over looked, we’re looking back at this seasons big hitters and there’s a lot to talk about – Plus some amazing covers of this season OP’s! EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:08:54 – Anime news 00:12:13 – Season in Review: The Dropped and Forg...

This episode is all about Isekai – a popular genre of anime where a character is teleported to another world!   If you’ve ever wondered where this story idea came from – tune in! We’ve done the digging and have some answers.   We’ll also be looking back at 2 stand out examples from the Isekai genre:   One which captured hearts around the world with it’s amazing story telling, with S...

With Weathering with You breaking records in Japanese cinemas, this episode is all about the man behind the film.   Labelled a visionary and ‘the next Miyazaki’ by the media, writer/artist/director/Film-maker Makoto Shinkai is the creator of hit films such as Your Name and The Garden of Words .   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:10:36 – Anime News 00:19:32 – Now Featuring: Makoto Shinkai 00:32:53 – C...

This episode we’re dropping back into the 1980’s, when cyberpunk made its debut, big hair was in and anime began to be make it’s way west.   From the humble origins of Studio Ghibli to trope building animes, 80’s animation made a big mark on the industry and helped open it to a new audience.   EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:08:25 – Anime News 00:18:58 – Cinema Club: Akira 00:40:26 – Retro Classics:...

Following the horrible attack on Kyoto Animation, there’s now a few ways you can help the families of the victims. From donations to sharing artwork, all the options to help have been compiled by Crunchyroll at the following link: https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/07/19/here-is-how-you-can-help-kyoto-animation Kawaii-Fi Radio: Episode 14 – Music & Anime This episode, it’s all about t...