Bento Radio
Alex Holt-CohanAfter 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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmVisual ArtsArts | |||
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In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex dives deep into Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, exploring how Tatsuki Fujimoto uses explosive action, awkward romance, and emotional manipulation to tell a much darker story about loneliness, abuse, and growing up too fas... more
In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex takes a deep dive into Macross Plus and explores why this 90s sci-fi classic feels more relevant now than ever. From its incredible OVA-era animation and high-speed mecha action to the eerie presence of virtual id... more
In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex takes a deep, reflective dive into Miss Hokusai (2015), using Keiichi Hara’s quietly powerful film as a lens to explore the realities of being an artist in Edo Japan. Framed by the moment when Hayao Miyazaki was p... more
Monster Musume is often dismissed as just another fanservice-heavy monster girl series—but that surface-level read misses what’s really going on underneath.
In this episode of Bento Radio, I take a closer look at how Monster Musume—and the broader m... more
This week on Bento Radio, I’m digging into Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3—and why it feels so different from everything that came before it.
The Culling Game pushes the series into full chaos, but what really stands out isn’t just the scale—it’s the way th... more
Spring 2026 anime is here, and instead of trying to keep up with everything, I’m focusing on three shows that actually feel worth watching.
In this episode, I break down what I’m watching this season and why these picks stood out—from the emotional ... more
This week on Bento Radio, I’m diving into Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, a series that continues to prove why it’s one of the most compelling fantasy anime in years.
Instead of focusing on spectacle alone, Frieren builds its story around me... more
This week on Bento Radio, I’m diving into Sentenced to Be a Hero—a seasonal fantasy that ended up being way more interesting than I expected.
At first glance, it looks like another light novel adaptation, but the deeper you get, the more it reveals ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Indonesia/Arts/Visual Arts |
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