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Links to things I talked about in today's episode:

Distant Worlds (Information)

Coco Ichibanya London

Beastars Final Season (Trailer)

Sakamoto Days (Trailer)

The Apothecary Diaries - Season 2 (Trailer)

Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer)

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai - Season 2 (Trailer)

Mono (Trailer)

Lycoris Recoil: Friends are Thieves of Time (Information)

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved (Information and Trailer)

My Dress Up Darling - Season 2 (Information and Trailer)

Dandadan - Season 2 (Information)

Chainsaw Man The Movie - Reze Arc (Information)

Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable Omnibus Manga (Licence Information and Release Date)

Yoko Shimamura To Be honours with BAFTA Fellowship

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

The Apothecary Diaries S2 (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_-SwVBwfv0&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Sakamoto Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPopd3ZOGUY&ab_channel=Netflix

My Dress Up Darling S2: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-12-18/my-dress-up-darling-sequel-tv-anime-confirmed-for-2025/.219218

Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2El47XWHCgs&ab_channel=Sauanime

Aharen-san wa Haka Renai S2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/8/3/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai-season-2-announced?srsltid=AfmBOoo9wHGRTixh04BVBFUB2H-G2nU4f-K3T05KaHNmteA3v375vvTu

Dan Da Dan S2: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/anime-shows/dan-da-dan-season-2-release-date-trailer-cast-story/

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnFSbMkOP44&t=1s&ab_channel=%E4%BA%AC%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB 

Takopi’s Original Sin: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/12/22/takopis-original-sin-anime-2025-premiere-new-trailer?srsltid=AfmBOorGh0iM2tayVdWf5AqQqpORV9OOICb-c0NdRjEm2rqwTq__Zjyh

Astro Bot GOTY Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FVYoM-h6fc&ab_channel=thegameawards  

Sonic The Hedgehog 3: https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-3/

Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl: https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/wallace-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl/

David Lynch passed away on 15th January 2025: https://www.facebook.com/davidlynchofficial/posts/it-is-with-deep-regret-that-we-his-family-announce-the-passing-of-the-man-and-th/1179118190251944/

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

El Torero: https://eltorero.co.uk/

Ryo Kono (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-01/art-director-ryo-k-no-dies/.217417

Shigemi Ikedea (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-04/emmy-award-winning-art-director-shigemi-ikeda-dies/.217478

Dandadan: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81736884

Look Back: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0DH5CR1RK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

The Apothecary Diaries Series 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A4SqU1mJXQ&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Tonari no Yokai-san: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GQWH0M1DX/tonari-no-yokai-san

Distant Worlds: https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/distant-worlds/

Timestalker (Review) https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/timestalker/ 

Monster Hunter Wilds: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-uk/

Like a Dragon: Yazuka: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Like-Dragon-Yakuza-Season-1/dp/B0D9PNP578

Tomba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azdk_zNnGDw&ab_channel=PlayStation 

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

My Dress Up Darling (Live Action): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-29/my-dress-up-darling-manga-gets-live-action-series-in-october/.214926

CDProjektRed Animation Planning: https://www.shacknews.com/article/141293/cd-projekt-red-more-animation-cyberpunk-edgrunners

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Sequel: https://x.com/SugoiLITE/status/1831961925019975964

I have a Crush at Work (Anime): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iztbuNy5UE&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable manga has ended: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-13/hokkaido-gals-are-super-adorable-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.214281

My Wife has No Emotion (manga) will be going on hiatus: https://x.com/sugiura_jirou/status/1830529881341677884

Oasis Ticket Scandal: https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/10/oasis-ticketmaster-urged-to-refund-fans-dynamic-pricing-debacle

Playstation 5 Pro: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/ps5/ps5-pro/

Concord Failure: https://www.theguardian.com/games/article/2024/sep/11/sonys-hero-shooter-concord-failed-spectacularly-heres-where-it-went-wrong

Atsuko Tanaka (RIP): https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/obituary-atsuko-tanaka-game-and-anime-voice-actor-dies-at-age

Rachael Lillis (RIP): https://x.com/TheVeronicaT/status/1823000035883438271

Megumi Shinohara (RIP): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-10/sailor-jupiter-voice-actress-emi-shinohara-dies-at-61/.215306

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Manchester Megacon: https://megaconlive.com/manchester/

Azumanga Daioh: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339955/

Chiitan (Mascot): https://x.com/chiitan7407

Yard and Coop: https://www.yardandcoop.com/

Arcade Club: https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/bury/

"The Apothecary Diaries" manga artist Nekokurage News: https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/26849770/

2024 Olympic Games Schedule: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/24-july

Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto (Review): https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/apr/03/review-kitchen-banana-yoshimoto

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Trump Assassination Attempt: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donald-trump-pennsylvania-rally-shooting

President Joe Biden will not run in the re-election campaign: https://x.com/JoeBiden/status/1815080881981190320

Apothecary Diaries (New Key Visual): https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/AnimagePlus_anime_59408/image/1/

Insomniacs After School: https://www.viz.com/vizmanga/chapters/insomniacs-after-school

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864

Japanese Literature Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205316262926151/ 

My Deer Friend Nokotan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGKeVzbrNc&ab_channel=Crunchyroll

Butter by Asako Yuzuki (Review): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/10/butter-by-asako-yuzuki-review-novel-konkatsu-killer-kanae-kijima

A Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata (Review): https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/26/books/a-woman-of-pleasure-kiyoko-murata.html

2NE1 Re-signed: https://www.nme.com/news/music/yg-announces-2ne1-will-return-with-a-world-tour-3776672

Stamp Bot: https://x.com/StampsBot

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

What is Emetophobia?: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/emetophobia/

Does The Dog Die?: https://www.doesthedogdie.com/about

General Election Results: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2024/jul/04/uk-general-election-results-2024-live-in-full

My Wife Has No Emotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w6kmcxI7JU&ab_channel=Crunchyroll 

Plus-Sized Elf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thOlcnaGx5c&ab_channel=ArashiCh.

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Manga): https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864

Apothecary Diaries Season 2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/7/7/the-apothecary-diaries-season-2-anime-crunchyroll-2025

Beastars Final Season - Part 1 (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7uJtCf4ASg&ab_channel=TOHOanimation%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%A

Witch Hat Atelier (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi3BYgM_PWg&ab_channel=avexpictures  

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Find out where your local polling station is for the UK General Election: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/

Don't forget your voter ID or you may be turned away! - https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id 

Taiki Matsuno: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2333769/full/

Look Back (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyO7vrVvyGU&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgiuQwzB6aU&ab_channel=FINALFANTASYXIV

Skyrim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSRtYpNRoN0&ab_channel=BethesdaSoftworks

Electric Six: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xNadaO5ZZLVJdqDIVVIua

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Ghost: Rite here, Rite Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wok_sEfvkso&ab_channel=Ghost

Sunnycon: https://www.sunnyconanimeexpo.com/

My haul from Sunnycon: https://x.com/bilingualbento/status/1805234321646629281

Artists/Traders I bought from at Sunnycon 🎨:

Dungeon Meshi Stickers / Porcelain Animals / Daisy-Mae: https://linktr.ee/NatalieHaku

Sunnycon / My Melody / Demon Slayer stickers: https://linktr.ee/danilouart

Columbo print and charm: https://boydonegood.storenvy.com/

The Last Straw: https://maskedemerald.co.uk/

Idiot juice / Pigeon stickers: https://linktr.ee/printedkatie

Cowkini charm: https://linktr.ee/chaoillustrations

Sailor Outer Senshi / Anya charms: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SkuldworksCrafts

Cowgirl Print: https://safrb.com/

Pochita/Pikmin 4 charms: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SolarByte/

Makima charm: https://linktr.ee/seraeph

Anya/Chika Stickers: https://kuriidono.carrd.co/

Shoebill FFXIV / Ser Aymeric charm: https://linktr.ee/Kannter

Frieren charm and badge: https://kitsnowart.com/

Palestine will be Free sticker: https://nytastic.carrd.co/

Autism button badges: https://linktr.ee/rainbowcharrie

Anya / Moomin / Mob Psycho 100 stickers: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bylimonmaid/

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

White Lies (Ritual): https://whitelies.com/products/ritual-coloured-vinyl

White Lies (Big TV): https://whitelies.com/products/big-tv-coloured-vinyl-1

Dungeon Meshi Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxXID_zR-HY&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Mono: https://x.com/yenpress/status/1801658372464247048

Insominacs After School Vol. 6: https://www.viz.com/read/manga/insomniacs-after-school-volume-6/product/7886

Sakamoto Days: https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/sakamoto-days

A Man and His Cat: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/series/a-man-and-his-cat

Aposimz: https://www.vertical-comics.com/books/aposimz_01.php

Jade Cocoon (1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GE0TLS7OQA&ab_channel=LongplayArchive

Rush (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XA73ni9eVs&ab_channel=UniversalPictures

Ghost: Rite Here, Rite Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJVgZX-vQUc&ab_channel=IGNMovieTrailers

Nintendo Direct (18/06/24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3BkD5PVUM&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica

SunnyCon Anime Expo: https://www.sunnyconanimeexpo.com/

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Princess Peach Showtime: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Princess-Peach-Showtime--2444445.html

Suika Game: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Suika-Game-2468543.html

Donny Benét (Le Piano): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl5jH8eUbEY&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Mr Experience): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQeyhQAglmE&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Konichiwa): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzXZlm4wwg&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Love Online): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8CAS6I2DI&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Eiko Masuyama: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557968/

Spy x Family Season 3 (Key Visual): https://screenrant.com/spy-x-family-season-3-confirmed-teaser-visual/

Attack on Titan (Musical): https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2024-2025/attack-on-titan-the-musical/

Kodansha x Humble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/spring-and-summer-anime-season-kodansha-books

The Elusive Samurai (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbDFAzfkOso&ab_channel=AnimeWakana

Neil Gordon Munro: https://www.clanmunro.org.uk/neil_munro.html

Like a Dragon: Yakuza (Live action adaptation): https://www.ign.com/articles/like-a-dragon-yakuza-live-action-series-announced-for-amazon-prime-video-this-fall

Summer Games Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzwh4N3qfcY&ab_channel=GameSpot

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Golden Kamuy (Film): https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81726698

Chainsaw Man Volume 15: https://www.viz.com/read/manga/chainsaw-man-volume-15/product/7838

Sakamoto Days (Anime Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcErvURv6fE&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

My Deer Friend Nokotan (Anime Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lPQOo9qI8Y&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Mashle: Magic and Muscles: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GDKHZEP8W/mashle-magic-and-muscles

The Great Cleric: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GG5H5XQ24/the-great-cleric

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G1XHJV0KV/tis-time-for-torture-princess

Playstation State of Play (31st May 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-4ZM3jxhdE&ab_channel=PlayStation

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVswuip0-co&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures

Madeline Goldstein "Seed of Doubt" (Music): https://open.spotify.com/track/1iu5LOQLGN4XDvCV8bQCcD?si=33cb489568b0461a

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Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Video Game Quizzes: https://www.youtube.com/@fabriihc

My Wife has No Emotion (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQxzQ6DIWmU&ab_channel=TMS%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A1%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB

Plus-Sized Elf (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQnk0xrPDnY&ab_channel=AniLandTv 

Dungeon People (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIXcIP73rRs&ab_channel=MyAnimeList 

Dungeon People (Cover Art): https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/dungeon-people/

2.5 Dimentional Seduction (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz7tkZjVMaI&ab_channel=T-Chan 

Aharen-san wa Hakarenei (Series): https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GNVHKN72N/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai

Komono (Shop): https://www.komonoaccessories.com/

Golden Kamuy (Film): https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81726698

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