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Hana Kouen Podcast is basically an audio version of our editorials and reviews we publish on our blog.

Episode 9 – What is on My Mind – May 2021

May 9, 2021 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

In this episode, we focus on some interesting things from April 2021. This consists of the following:

  • Kadokawa Wants to Make 40 Animation Titles a Year, but Is It Unsustainable?
  • My Growing Interest in Seiyuu Live Performances
  • Madoka Magica Gets a Fourth Movie
  • Let’s Face It, WordPress Likes are NEVER Coming Back for Another Reason, Like Spammers.
  • What I Have Been Up To

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled, What is on My Mind – May 2021 – Kadokawa’s Unsustainable Goal, Interest in Seiyuu Live Performances, Madoka Magica 4th Movie Announcement and More published on May 6, 2021. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

This podcast uses the following songs:

Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Read moreEpisode 9 – What is on My Mind – May 2021
Tag: anime industry, mobile games, opinion, seiyuu

Episode 8 – Yuru Camp – Final Review

May 2, 2021 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

In this episode, we will be reviewing the first season of Yuru Camp.

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled, Yuru Camp – Final Review, published on January 9, 2021. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

This podcast uses the following songs:

Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Read moreEpisode 8 – Yuru Camp – Final Review
Tag: comedy, final impressions, moe, slice of life

Episode 7 – Reviewing the Anime Streaming Platforms – Which One Is the Best?

April 18, 2021 by Chikorita157

In this episode, we will be sharing our thoughts on popular anime streaming platforms where you can watch anime legally.

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled, Reviewing the Anime Streaming Platforms – Which One Is the Best?, published on June 14, 2020. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

This podcast uses the following songs:

Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Read moreEpisode 7 – Reviewing the Anime Streaming Platforms – Which One Is the Best?
Tag: anime industry, opinion, personal experiences

Episode 6 – Fragtime – Original Animation Review

April 11, 2021 by Chikorita157

In this episode, we will be reviewing Fragtime, a original video animation.

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled, Fragtime – Original Animation Review, published on January 27, 2021. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

This podcast uses the following songs:

Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license ¶

Read moreEpisode 6 – Fragtime – Original Animation Review
Tag: final impressions, romance, science fiction, yuri

Episode 5 – The Dark Downsides of Gacha Mobile Games and Gaming as a Service

April 8, 2021 by Chikorita157

In this episode, we will discuss the dark downsides of playing Gacha Mobile Games and the Gaming as a Service Model. After all, with a Gacha mobile game, you don’t own anything.

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled The Dark Downsides of Gacha Mobile Games and Gaming as a Service, published on September 10, 2020. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

This podcast uses the following songs:

Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Read moreEpisode 5 – The Dark Downsides of Gacha Mobile Games and Gaming as a Service
Tag: analysis, aniplex usa, gacha games, mobile gaming, opinion, personal experiences, predatory video game monetization, Video Games

Episode 4 – Decline of Crunchyroll and Failure of Originals

April 8, 2021 by Chikorita157

In this episode, we will discuss the decline of Crunchyroll as it’s catalog shrinks and the failure of Crunchyroll Originals. We also discuss the implications of Sony possibly buying Crunchyroll.

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled Decline of Crunchyroll and Failure of Originals, published on November 17, 2020. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

This podcast uses the following songs:

Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Read moreEpisode 4 – Decline of Crunchyroll and Failure of Originals
Tag: anime industry, controversy, crunchyroll, essay, opinion

Episode 3 – Vlad Love – Final Review

April 3, 2021 by Chikorita157

In this episode, we will be reviewing Vlad Love, a Vampire meets Girl comedy anime by Oshii Mamoru.

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled, Vlad Love – Final Review, published on March 14, 2021. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

Read moreEpisode 3 – Vlad Love – Final Review
Tag: comedy, final impressions, vampires

Episode 2 – What is On My Mind – April 2021

April 3, 2021 by Chikorita157

In this episode, we focus on some interesting things from March 2021. This consists of the following:

  • Sony’s Acquisition of Crunchyroll in Trouble?
  • Uma Musume Mobile Game is Actually Fun
  • Remember, Back up your Blog. Datacenters can burn down too.
  • We now have a Podcast!

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled, What Is on My Mind – April 2021 – Sony’s Purchase of Crunchyroll in Jeopardy, Uma Musume Mobile Game First Impressions, Importance of Backups, and More, published on April 3, 2021. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

Read moreEpisode 2 – What is On My Mind – April 2021

Episode 1 – Speaking out Against Anti-Asian Hate and The Problem of Fetishizing a Culture

April 3, 2021 by Chikorita157

In this episode, we focus on calling out Anti-Asian hate. We also focus on the dark history of the treatment of Asian Americans in the United States. Lastly, we focus on why fetishizing a culture is bad and how it contributes to Anti-Asian racism.

This is an audio version of our post, originally titled Speaking out Against Anti-Asian Hate and The Problem of Fetishizing a Culture, published on March 21,2021. If you have any comments, leave a reply in the original post.

Read moreEpisode 1 – Speaking out Against Anti-Asian Hate and The Problem of Fetishizing a Culture
Tag: analysis, essay, fandom, personal experiences

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