
Join us as we lick our blades, banter and ramble on, and provide in depth reviews of some of our favorite (and not so favorite) Anime, Kaiju, Martial Arts, Chambara, and Asian films. You can find out more about our show, all of our previous episodes, and our show notes at our blog: bladelickingthieves.wordpress.com
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureAnimation & MangaFilm ReviewsTV & Film | |||

Hong Kong director Corey Yuen's tremendously enjoyable, Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982) attempts to settle the perennial schoolyard debate of the 1980s: What's stronger, Ninjitsu or Kung Fu? Hiroyuki Sanada, a ninja on a quest for revenge, and Conan... more
BLT Team B review one of the defining car chase movie of the 1970s, Vanishing Point. Amped up on speed, a former vietnam vet makes a bet to deliver his dodge challenger half way across the country within fifteen hours. Half car chase movie, half road... more
The Blade Licking Thieves venture into low budget, B movie territory with a review of South Korea's first giant monster movie: Yongary, Monster from the Deep (1967). An awful film in nearly every way, Yongary sits at the head of the pantheon of "so b... more
We review Studio Ghibli's most overlooked, and arguably underestimated film, Ocean Waves, a subtle, bittersweet hymn to nineties teenage youth, centered around a love triangle between two high school friends and a pretty, new female transfer student,... more
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This is as casual of a podcast as you can get. Just a group of friends speaking intelligently about movies they watch, but in a way that is accessible and easy listening. Highly recommended!
- Paresh
My go-to podcast for reliable opinions on anime and kaiju movies. Everything else is just gravy!
One of my favorite pods. Thoughtful, funny, endearing subject matter… I love hanging out with these folks no matter what they’re talking about. <3
A bunch of white nerds tripping over each other to give their uninformed opinions on film & tv in order to feed their own Asian fetish. It also takes them 40 min to get to the main review. Thank u next.
Dudes rock
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Blade Licking Thieves delivers long-form, conversational reviews and banter around anime, kaiju, martial arts, chambara, and broader Asian cinema. Episodes typically feature enthusiastic debates among a core trio with guests occasionally chiming in, tackling film analysis, production trivia, genre history, and cultural context. The show stands out for its energetic camaraderie, deep dives into visual style and stunt work, and a penchant for drawing connections across East Asian media and cult classics. For potential sponsors or guests, the mix of genre depth, approachable geekiness, and a lively, comedic tone is a key differentiator, particularly for brands targeting film fans, anime viewers, and action-cinema enthusiasts.
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