For the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is the country for these natural disasters? 

Living with earthquakes in Japan

For the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is the country for these natural disasters?

BTS' 'Fake Love' is everywhere at the moment and for Aki, she is surprised at how big K-Pop has become especially in the US. Joey also recognises how influential and powerful the internet is behind the success of K-Pop, but what does he think of the music itself?

Getting into K-Pop as an anime fan

Fooly Cooly is Joey and Aki's all time favourite anime and new episodes have been released for the first time in 17 years. Why was there such a long wait? And was it worth it?

Fooly Cooly returns after 17 years

Joey and Aki receive a question from a listener requesting they break down THAT scene from Devilman Crybaby. You know, the one where the girl makes donkey sounds. Their response might surprise you!

EXTRA: Devilman Crybaby donkey sound scene: a critical analysis

This week Joey and Aki answer some of your questions on the hashtag #sbsanime. What is the first anime they watched together? Which anime made them cry? Find out on this week's episode of The Anime Show

Which anime made you cry?

Joey and Aki share with you some of their favourite places to eat in Japan. Some of their recommendations might surprise you. Also, what does Joey think of sushi in America? 

American sushi & what to eat in Japan

Joey tests Aki on her Shonen Jump knowledge. Do you think you can name more Shonen Jump series than Aki?

EXTRA: Do you know your 90s Shonen Jump series?

Joey relived some of his favourite manga memories with a trip to the Shonen Jump museum in Tokyo. How much do you know about Shonen Jump series?

The Shonen Jump Museum

The LGBTQI+ community is really well represented in Yaoi and Yuri manga and anime, so why is it so under-represented in Japan's 'real-life'?

EXTRA: Yaoi, Yuri & LGBTQI+ in Japan

Japan had their Gay Pride parade recently and 5, 000 people attended. Joey and Aki didn't even know there was a Gay Pride parade in Japan, so they talk about the LGBTQI+ community, what issues people in the Japanese LGBTQI+ community face, and where the best nightlife is for the LGBTQI+ community (the duo were surprised!)

What's the LGBTQI+ community in Japan like?

It's all about Japanese YouTubers this week. Joey and Aki let us in on who we need to know about in the Japanese Youtubing scene, and who some of their faves are. Joey got his sister into one of his faves and she doesn't watch any Japanese YouTubers. They want to know if there's any Japanese Anime YouTubers you love?

The Top Japanese YouTubers

Joey's sister has heightened supernatural senses. He shares a story about when she went on a ghost tour at one of Australia's most haunted places.

EXTRA: Joey's sister's supernatural story

Joey and Aki are talking Japanese horror movies, and the differences with Western horror films. Joey's not stoked about the topic this week. He doesn't like scary movies (who can blame him?) but Aki loves them, and is convincing him to watch some with her. The duo reveal their biggest fears and we find out if Joey prefers to watch horror movies or Yaoi Anime...

Japanese horror movies vs Western horror movies

Joey tests Aki on her knowledge of Japanese grammar. Does Aki get it right? Does Joey actually know the answer? How did you go?

EXTRA: Joey's Japanese test

Joey learnt Japanese from his parents, but Aki had to learn Japanese later in life, which is a lot harder. So, Aki's here to help everyone who's learning (or wants to learn) a language. She reveals the different methods she's used, gives her tips on what works best, and - ever though Joey doesn't think text books are the great for learning a languag - Aki has a good text book recommendation and apps that can help.

Learning Japanese; how you can do it too

As a music lover, Joey hates when people where clothes with musicians they don't know on them. What are your thoughts?

EXTRA: Joey's pet peeve

Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata died last week, aged 82. Joey and Aki are remembering the amazing man that was behind so much of Studio Ghibli's success. He had many Anime titles to his name, like Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko (just to name a couple). He was involved with Red Turtle too. He was very highly regarded in the industry, and joey explains why he played such a vital role in getting Studio Ghibli off the ground.

Remembering Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata

Joey reveals the time he first laid eyes on an Anime figurine worth $10,000. He is serious about wanting to purchase it. If only he had room in his house...

EXTRA: The $10K Anime figurine Joey wants to buy

What happens when a couple both want to buy the same Anime figurine? Joey and Aki talk about the most expensive Anime figurines they've ever seen and spill on the most they've spent. Plus, findout how they make Anime merch purchase decisions, and what it would take for them to spend thousands of dollars on a figurine.

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