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We try to explain why The Solitary Gourmet, a plotless Japanese food drama about a man eating alone, became a massive hit across East Asia. We also dig into why it’s one of the best resources for real Japanese listening practice and... more
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We dig into why My Dress-Up Darling is more than a spicy high school rom-com and why dropping it after the first three episodes misses the real point. We talk craft, cosplay culture, gender expression, and why the series works surpr... more
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Explore Japanese media, language, and culture every month on the Like My Anime podcast!
Music: SUMMER TRIANGLE by Sharou
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We unpack why L1 and L2 learning differ, where adult learners can excel, and how to use child‑like methods without buying the myth of effortlessness. Along the way we revisit the critical period, language intuition, and practical to... more
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We connect New Year momentum, Ekiden grit, and Murakami’s running log to practical Japanese study that survives real life. Flexible systems, tiny daily wins, and the power of noticing replace vague goals and pressure to “master” eve... more
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Are Kids’ Shows the Secret to Learning Japanese?
In this off-the-cuff episode, Tom explores why language learners often overlook the power of “lowbrow” media like anime, kids’ shows, and mass-produced manga—and why that’s a mistake... more
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The Anime Study Trap
• The difference between exposure vs. acquisition
• Why “just hearing Japanese” isn’t enough
• Paul Nation & vocabulary learning 101
My Learning Pivot: From Passive to Purposeful
• How burnout... more
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Today’s topic? One of the most hotly debated issues in Japanese learning communities: pitch accent.
Spoiler: Pitch accent is way overhyped.
In this episode, I’ll break down:
• What pitch accent is (and isn’t)
• Why it’s so hard t... more









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