Extreme Anime Radio Podcast

JR and Nef herald in 2026 with a taste test of Japanese snacks, as well as NFL playoffs and the highs and lows in Japan and anime-related news, from a new cat stationmaster to company mismanagement.

Note: If you are watching the video version of the program, Nef's camera caused some problems which resulted in his audio being out of sync. We apologize in advance.

The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast brings you news, information, insights and commentary into the world of Anime and Japanese culture. From the people behind Extreme Anime Radio, the station that brought...

Nef and JR participate in "The Podcast Before Christmas," spreading an hour of holiday cheer. Nef opens up his box of Japan-themed presents from JR after they discuss everything from Warner Brothers, Umamusume, the end-of-year anime series changeover and Nef's manga to a Reuters news report about a Japanese wedding involving a character created by artificial intelligence.

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JR and Nef are back with the XAR Podcast for the start of the final month of the year! Among the topics in this edition, the big news in the Anime world concerning the recent deployment - and U-turn - on Amazon Prime's artificial intelligence dubbing of new Anime programs.

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Extreme Anime Radio Podcast S12E3 - November 12, 2025

In this podcast, JR and Nef cover new episodes for Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, Ranma 1/2 and SPY x FAMILY, and the new manga spinoff "Welcome to the Mafia Iruma-kun." In other news, "over-tourism" in Japan, and plans to raise the departure tax for travel out of the country. In the odd news of the day, we cover a small railway company in Japan who reprimands a driver in training for unauthorized trips.

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What happens when you go away for a month, and one of your hometown sports teams makes the championship and does some amazing things in real time? JR and Nef present this week's podcast, where Nef is literally having a "blast" as certain events occur live. JR recaps his recent trip out to enjoy a culinary experience with Bri, while catching up on Anime such as Delicious in Dungeon, A Couple of Cuckoos and My Dress-Up Darling. Nef clues us in on "Mechanical Marie," and news from Japan since the last show - including the Prime Minister who loves...

In this special edition of the XAR Podcast, longtime supporter and station member MysticWhiteDragon, who has resided in Japan for the last several years, interviews the Japanese vocal group bless4. Their members are known for, among many other projects, music for Genesis of Aquarion, Final Fantasy and Stitch!Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast! Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, listen to our most recent podcasts, join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via StreamElements.Reach out to us by e-mail: extremeanimeradio@gmail.comXAR Podcast Theme Song...

It's the return of the XAR Podcast! JR and Nef present Season 12 of talking about Anime, Japanese culture, and whatever comes up in their heads. Topics include JR's interaction with a Latin-themed sushi roll in Miami, an update to the classic Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series of games, upcoming anime releases, the success of Demon Slayer at the box office and a strong quote from an anime executive about the state of anime today, Nef's manga library update including some that are the "literal equivalent of bubble gum," the usual sports roundup, and a big announcement about an upcoming...

JR and Nef finally did the long-awaited summer podcast, before the end of the summer! In XAR's first podcast in about two months, we review what's been happening in the world since the last broadcast. The wide variety of topics include postal mail suspensions, the start of Premier League, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Dandadan, a Japanese smartphone app for toilets, Godzilla's footprint in Yokohama, Umamusume, Zatoichi, Japan trip ideas, and the latest in Nef's manga library.

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JR and Nef return for the final podcast of Season 11 (except for any shows that may pop up during the summer). It's Nef's official Anime North recap, where he goes over some of the highlights of the con and the annual Charity Auction. They also discuss the new Nintendo Switch 2, the recently announced Spaceballs sequel, and anime shows including Delicious in Dungeon and other extremely verbose titles.

For more details about Canada's largest fan-run Anime convention, visit www.animenorth.com

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The XAR Podcast presents the Anime North 2025 preview, where NefCanuck goes over the convention history, preparations, and the all important Charity Auction for SickKids, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Topics also include Spotify and "DJ X", JR finally finishing Valkyria Chronicles, nVidia woes, and Nef's new manga with the very long title: The Quest for the Luxury Liner: Seize the Rich Life with a Ship-Summoning Skill in Another World. We finish the show with a taste test by JR from Bokksu's latest snack box!

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JR and Nef present the first XAR Podcast for the month of May. With Anime North looming, the main topics of this podcast include the long-awaited release date of the English-language Uma Musume Pretty Derby game, hockey playoff season, the disbandment of popular J-Pop band Arashi, and the start of the papal conclave.

During the live stream, we offered our Twitch users to cast a virtual fishing line in LurkBait for a chance to win the Yumemi Crochet Doll!

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It's show and tell time on the XAR Podcast, with JR and Nef presenting their brand new electronics, and JR showing off brand new vocaloid-themed arrivals. Also on tap: Sudden changes in Nintendo-land following the recent tariff situation, updates for the new seasons of Spy x Family and My Dress Up Darling, Japan's record tourism numbers in March, and JR reminiscing about the times he has played-but never finished-Valkyria Chronicles.

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Publisher's Note: The XAR Podcast of March 26, 2025 was released as a video-only podcast due to the large number of show-and-tell contents from the recent Japan vacation. Please search for the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast on YouTube to view the entire episode.

JR and Nef return with a new podcast where they recap the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, as well as current and past anime shows of interest, from Sakamoto Days to Moonphase. Nef also opens the box of items shipped by Bri and JR as gifts and as charity auction donations.

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JR and Nef return with the XAR Podcast! They talk about the trouble brewing in Japan at Fuji TV and how it could affect future Anime programming on one of the country's main television stations. JR dives in to the issue, while Nef provides a prediction on the outcome. They also chat about the new Sailor Moon movie blu-ray set that just went on sale from Viz. Also on the docket for this episode are a recap of the "Big Game" including the halftime show and commercials, the Four Nations Faceoff, a random thought about THX, and the disappearance...

After multiple issues that have been finally fixed (we think), the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast returns with JR and Nef. JR explains the multiple software and hardware issues that have happened on his end in the last week which have had an impact on our streams. XAR thanks everyone for their patience as they worked through all of the recent issues. This week's topics include a dark moment in the recent Ace Attorney streams, the NFL, a new Yokozuna in town in professional sumo, the new Sailor Moon North American Tour, and reminiscing about "Your Anime and J-Pop Radio...

Season 11 of the Extreme Anime Radio podcast kicks off with JR and Nef joined by Liz, Bri and Karam. We discuss football playoff fever and recent developments north of the border, before turning our attention to Japan and a big announcement shared by JR and Bri. We encountered some audio issues during the recording that we believe are attributed to both OBS and Discord; some problems were edited out of the early part of the broadcast, but there are some minor issues later on that we had to leave in because that's when we got to the big news...

It's the final XAR Podcast of 2024 and of Season 10! JR salutes Mika's Girl Scout Troop that is working on a journey related to media before diving in with Nef to topics including the "golden" kanji (or Japanese character) of the year, Japanese New Year's traditions and random foods, Yakuza Zero, The Game Awards and thoughts on Balatro, and the upcoming Year of the Snake. JR is also reminded that he may need to ask Santa for more computer resources, as evidenced by Nef's "robotic voice" that once again had to be edited out of the final recording.

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JR and Nef return with another installment of the XAR Podcast! Topics include opinions on the recent Yakuza Zero return streams (and whether or not there's really a connection between the game and Sailor Moon), baseball winter meetings, and the return of Shampoo to the Ranma 1/2 reboot... whom JR, for some reason, calls Spaghetti. The topic then turns to the backlog on everyone's Crunchyroll watch lists. Please note that a portion of the podcast has been edited out due to a temporary recording issue.

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XAR Twitch stream regulars Bri, Liz and Karam join JR and Nef once again for the XAR Podcast so that they can help out with a special Mad Libs session focusing on (belated) Canadian Thanksgiving! On this podcast episode we dive into the issues with the release and subsequent review bombing of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. We also see what's going on in the land of the rising sun, including Sumo tournament updates and the latest in food culture... this time involving pizza and volcanoes! The gang also share what they've been watching in Anime, with mentions of the new...

It's an evening with The Count, as our pre-Halloween podcast carries out a long-standing tradition of bringing the most spookiest special guest to the party! JR and Nef are joined by XAR twitch stream regulars Bri, Liz and Karam for a special group show! We also manage to sneak in another XAR tradition: playing live Mad Libs! Before that, the team talks about the late-breaking news of the new Nintendo Music online app (which was announced just a few hours before the podcast went to air), a recap of Super Mario Party Jamboree, professional Sumo news and the Ranma 1/2...

Welcome to the first XAR Podcast from JR's new computer! JR and Nef chat My Dress Up Darling's new live action series, the new season of the Rurouni Kenshin anime reboot, Frieren. Also, ADR dubs in general, the treatment of closed captioning on anime streaming services, and of course, sports! We also give a shoutout to Astro Cosplay who will join us over the weekend for a special Twitch stream.

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NOTE: Unfortunately, there were some technical problems during the recording of this podcast with Nef's audio. We've been away for a few months and there was a lot to talk about, as well as a lot of video show and tell. We are releasing this as is; hopefully you can understand what Nef is saying, but we do apologize in advance because it's not exactly the audio quality that we want. After three months, the XAR Podcast returns! JR and Nef recap the summer, including the recent gathering of the XAR Crew to celebrate Liz's wedding! There was also...

Our final podcast of Season 9 recaps a busy month of June, with JR and Nef covering topics such as the upcoming English releases of the Sailor Moon Cosmos Movie and the Uma Musume Pretty Derby smartphone game, the announcement of the Ranma 1/2 reboot, and new and interesting dubs from HiDive. Nef also recaps the hockey season gone by and talks about the UEFA Euros. The Podcast will return in the fall with a new season, but streams will continue on Twitch throughout the summer!

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The XAR Podcast rolls into June with a recap of Anime North and the Charity Auction and a discussion about the fall of one of the most iconic (and troubled) Anime production companies in Japan, with a side of electric car popularity.

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On the eve of Canada's largest fan-run Anime convention, Nef tells JR about preparations for Anime North, as well as a very special guest that is scheduled to appear during the weekend. Topics also include reaction to the new Toonami Rewind block of old-skool anime titles, and JR's initial thoughts on the anime series "The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting." We also cover some topics that are sensitive in nature, including the news about a popular Japanese voice actor's affair with one of his much younger fans.

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Welcome to the month of May! A good portion of this week's program is dedicated to details about Anime North, Canada's largest fan-run Anime convention, and Nef's involvement in the annual charity auction for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Nef also opens items that JR and Bri offered for this year's auction, while JR opens his own items - the latest from his Japanese snack subscription boxes. And it can't be the XAR podcast without talking about hockey and another video streaming service hiking their monthly fees.

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This edition of the XAR Podcast features JR's recap of spending a few days in the company of conveyor-belt sushi and hot pot restaurants, Nef's tribute to a legendary Canadian broadcaster, and potential misinformation about the new Spy x Family feature film. There's also another discord failure at the end of the show, which we have left in the recording.

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JR and Nef welcome you to the month of April with a new Extreme Anime Radio Podcast which focuses on the fall of the Funimation brand and Nef's thoughts after spending a few weeks with his new electric car.

This is an edited version of the podcast because of a transmission issue with Nef during the live recording. The unedited version of the podcast is available for viewing on our YouTube page.

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JR and Nef return for the first podcast in a month with lots on the agenda: A salute to manga legend Akira Toriyama, a recap of JR's Bermuda and caribbean cruise, a historic win at the Oscars for Miyazaki and Godzilla, JR's first CDJapan haul since the radio station days, and a breaking news story about Japanese baseball interpreters. At the end of the show, a tease about NefCanuck's newest and greatest acquisition!

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JR and Nef bring you the third and final XAR Podcast for the month of February with a recap of the "Big Game" and a discussion on NFL dynasties and television broadcasting etiquette. Next is the return of baseball, the high cost of enjoying in-person sports, and the high cost of crosschecking in the National Hockey League. Discussion then turns to the upcoming release of the GT Lounge on February 21st and reminiscing about shows past on the old Extreme Anime Radio.

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It's the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast before "The Big Game!" In the show before the "Annual Football Championship," JR and Nef talk about the hot topic of the week: Funimation officially shutting down their streaming in April and migrating everyone to Crunchyroll, and the fallout of the announcement that those that purchased digital titles from Funimation will no longer be able to access them. There's also finally an overseas release date for the Spy x Family movie, Nef gives his thoughts on Freiren, and JR discovers a 7-year-old fantasy food anime whose manga series is ongoing. Chatroom discussion about...

Happy Birthday Extreme Anime Radio! This show marks the 23rd anniversary of Keiichi.net Radio, which was created by Michael "Keiichi" Morris in 2001. On this podcast NefCanuck recaps his own birthday from last week, and JR recaps his mother's birthday from the same da. Discussions turn to sumo wrestling, top movies in Japan and Liz's new interest in micropig cafes before he and JR break open the Japanese snacks for a fitting taste testing.

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Welcome to the Podcast before Nef's birthday! Topics on this program include the return of the Monogatari series from Aniplex, and a unique release for the Spy x Family movie in Japan. JR reminisces about Japan on the one year anniversary of his last trip, Nef give his two cents on Chained Soldier, and bets his bucks on the Bills when chatting about the upcoming NFL playoff games.

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We've made it to the start of Season 9, complete with a different look and a new theme song... but the same JR and Nef! The first podcast of 2024 is also the first since the two devastating incidents that occurred at the start of the year: The Noto Peninsula earthquake and the Japan Airlines/Japan Coast Guard aviation accident. Discussion also includes the Season 3 Uma Musume anime that JR finally got around to and a peculiar Uma Musume video game set for release later this year, Chain Soldier, the NFL playoffs, the new Komi Can't Communicate manga release and the...

Another season - and another year - of the Extreme Anime Radio podcast comes to an end! We'd like to sincerely thank all of our supporters for joining us in 2023, and we look forward to sharing more great content with you in the new year! In this podcast episode, JR and Nef chat about a popular company that apparently has objections to people streaming some of their games, and lament about good Anime shows ending their seasons with no plans in the works for future episodes. Discussion also turns to manga and, of course, sports - with a question...

NefCanuck joins JR for Part 2 of the XAR Podcast! Topics on hand include a controversial decision about Artificial Intelligence replacing manga translators, football entering the holidays and JR's new television. At the end of the show JR unveils his Christmas gift from Nef, which harkens to one of Canada's greatest sports sagas from recent years. Part 1 of the Podcast with guest Mischievous Duck Cosplay is in a separate recording. The views and opinions expressed are of the presenters themselves and do not represent the views of XAR in general.

In Part 1 of today's XAR Podcast, we welcome new Sarah and Yumemi cosplayer Mischievous Duck Cosplay! She talks to JR about her love of cosplay and dance, some ballet cosplay safety tips, and her interests in Anime and Japanese culture. They also take a look back at her mascot cosplays, and talk about travel interests in Japan! Part 2 of the Podcast with NefCanuck is in a separate recording.

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It's the (American) Thanksgiving version of the XAR Podcast! On this episode, JR shares with Nef a heartwarming story from when he flew home from his uncle's memorial. Topics then turn to how one feels when someone gets "all caught up" watching an ongoing anime series, news concerning allegations of overwork at one of Japan's top animation studios, and plans by the creator of the Hunter x Hunter manga to have several different endings ready as he deals with health issues.

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On the day America votes, JR and Canadian neighbor Nef assemble for a rare Tuesday night edition of the Podcast! Topics include more reviews of Spy x Family's second season and Rurouni Kenshin's reboot, the ceremonial casting of Colonel Sanders into a Japanese river, and the annual debate on exactly when the holiday season should begin. Also, Nef gives a surprising answer when asked whether or not one would buy $46 Japanese nail clippers.

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We bring you the Halloween edition of the XAR Podcast starring JR and Nef! We chat about the new season of Spy x Family and sports before being joined by Liz and Bri for the annual visit with the "fool in the closet," the Count! Oh, and watch out for Nef's Halloween Puns!

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JR recaps his recent visit to Canada to visit with Nef... otherwise known as the "Invasion of Canuckistan." Our podcast hosts talk at great length about Bri and JR's adventure. Also on the podcast, a tribute to a late great NFL linebacker and a look at the 2023 Rurouni Kenshin anime reboot.

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It's the Season 8 Premiere of the XAR Podcast! Nef returns with JR after a brief delay to chat about some news from the past month, including the passing of the legendary game show host Bob Barker, the opening of the NFL season, trouble in Japan with Johnny & Associates, and Nef's review of some manga that he's been perusing while recovering from his injury. Nef also runs into some live video and connection trouble, which we've opted to leave into the recording.

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We return with another installment of the XAR Podcast with JR and Nef, this time with the technical problems resolved! Nef provides another update on his recovery, then conversations turn to paying off motor vehicles, the return of Takeshi's Castle, the number of episodes in One Piece (and counting), the Hawaii wildfires and the legacy of Paul Reubens/Pee-Wee Herman.

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XAR fan and cosplayer MikaZelda returns to co-host the XAR Podcast! On this week's episode, Mika and JR talk about returning to playing Final Fantasy on Twitch, as well as Mika's thoughts on the new Legend of Zelda game that was just released. Also on the table, news from Japan - including a lawsuit involving the popular Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise. The show is also interrupted by "chaos," and JR brings some snacks for a taste test - but forgets to eat them!

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XAR moderator and frequent streaming guest Lizzy joins JR for a new version of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! We chat with Liz about topics such as DnD, rogue games, Japan trips, and a new American breakfast-flavored cup o' noodles. We also present new artwork of our mascot Yumemi from Maru (as a get well gift for NefCanuck's recovery) and Aldrin.

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The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast returns from hiatus, a few weeks after regular co-host NefCanuck was injured in a fall in his apartment. With Nef recovering, JR is joined by special guest co-host MikaZelda in their first-ever podcast. An update from Nef about his current condition is read on the air. JR then talks to Mika about their love for anime, Sailor Moon and Disney, the "48-hour Disney Turnaround", Disney Dreamlight Valley, and dreams about going to Japan. Also in the podcast, the new, higher price of the Japan Rail Pass for travelers to the land of the rising...

Nef and JR talk about Japan's victory in the World Baseball Classic, the differences between the manga and light novel releases of "Farming Life", a new paid manga subscription service launching in May in the US, a farewell tribute to the old XAR station desk and much more on this week's installment of the XAR Podcast!

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On the "Ides of March" edition of the XAR Podcast, JR updates Nef on his new computer desk purchase and pays tribute to one of his favorite game developers of the past in Telltale Games, makers of "Sam and Max", "Poker Night at the Inventory," and a true throwback, "Back to the Future: The Game". After getting into some Japan-related news - including the relaxation of mask guidelines in Japan for the first time in three years - Nef gives his thoughts on "Campfire Cooking", the World Baseball Classic, and the potential move of Aaron Rodgers.

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JR and Nef bring you the first podcast under the new Spotify for Podcasters distribution name. Topics covered include JR's curiosity about an anime dedicated to judo, progress on the Ace Attorney Chronicles, testing the waters on a visual novel from the now-defunct Sol Press, and Nef up in arms as to why Kindle would have everything but the first two volumes of a manga he is reading. Besides the usual sports updates, the hosts also chat about a new Twitch channel filled with 24-hour Anime... all driven by artificial intelligence.

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Welcome to the month of March! On this week's podcast JR and Nef talk about the topics of the week, including an infringement issue in a recent episode of the Urusei Yatsura reboot, as well as news about an English dub for said reboot. Also: Sailor Moon comes to Pluto TV, JR goes from "Cuckoos" to "cooking" anime, and Nef chats about "Campfire Cooking" and "Farming" "in Another World." The podcast ends with JR digging in to his new Japanese snack box for spring.

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On this edition of the podcast, Nef and JR discuss the legacy of Leiji Matsumoto, the Manga artist and Anime visionary whose death was announced earlier in the week. Later, JR talks more about "Cuckoos" and Nef delves into the manga "I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School" before discussion turns to improvements for JR's computer and workspace.

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On this edition of the podcast, it's unboxing time! Nef opens the parcel of goodies heading to the upcoming Anime North Charity Auction, with JR and special guest Bri commenting on the action. JR and Nef also talk anime and manga topics including "Spy x Family", "Komi Can't Communicate", "A Couple of Cuckoos" and the new "Farming Life in Another World" series, and recap that "annual football championship game."

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Welcome to another season of the XAR Podcast! On our inaugural episode, JR and special guest Bri tell Nef about their recently-completed trip to Japan! Nef also gives his predictions on the "Big Game" on Sunday.

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Welcome to the Season 6 Finale! JR gives a Japan trip update, while he and Nef discuss the NFL Wild Card games and the remarkable recovery of Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has returned to Buffalo and has been released from the hospital. From the land of rising sun, news about new year traditions including the "lucky man" shrine race and the first auction of the year involving a box of... cherries? Nef also recaps some of the anime shows he has been watching, including "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun" and "Tomo-chan Is a Girl!"

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The first podcast of the new year is usually a time of celebration, but the news surrounding Damar Hamlin weighs heavy in the minds of JR and Nef. To brighten the mood, Nef covers Anime and Manga updates while JR dives into his latest snack box from Japan.

This is the ninth episode of the podcast's sixth season; next week's scheduled show will be the season 6 finale.

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It's the final podcast of the year! Nef and JR talk NFL playoff predictions, a tribute to Brazilian footballer Pelé, news about an upcoming anime reboot of the late 90's staple Trigun, taste tests of Tokyo Treat and SakuraCo boxes, and much more as we wrap up 2022 and look forward to 2023.

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Welcome to the XAR Podcast, Solstice Edition! With the holidays in full swing and Christmas only a few days away, JR pulls a fast one on Nef and invites stream regulars Bri and Liz to continue XAR's annual tradition of playing Mad Libs! Before that, the hosts discuss the outcome of the World Cup, troubles in Twitterland, and a timeless Anime song that is still popular in karaoke venues across Japan nearly two decades on. The show concludes with the unveiling of new mascot artwork.

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As Christmas ticks closer, JR and Nef tackle the Anime news of the week including a review of NHK's new Sailor Moon Documentary, updated content in Komi Can't Communicate, and Netflix's latest announcement about the popular 80's franchise City Hunter entering the live-action universe. JR and Nef also give their predictions about the FIFA World Cup Final.

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It's the first podcast of December, and in this episode JR and Nef bring you the latest in sports and Japanese culture news. Of particular focus is the passing of the legendary performer Bob McGrath... we talk about how his path to Sesame Street went through Japan, where he was a popular singer of Irish tunes in Japanese in the 1960's.

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XAR presents the pre-Thanksgiving edition of the XAR Podcast, which includes JR's review of the revamped Urusei Yatsura anime, Nef's take on the opening matches of the winter World Cup, and news from the land of the rising sun.

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For the first time in the history of the XAR Podcast, Nef turns the tables as he conducts a taste test on the first of his three Tokyo Treat boxes! Also tackled on the podcast are topics that include the new Urusei Yatsura anime and clothing line, Doctor Who and Elon Musk.

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There's a big announcement by ShinigamiLiz in this podcast episode! First, JR and Nef tackle the hot news about Anime News Network's majority acquisition by Kadokawa, and what it could spell for the future of Anime news in North America. JR also brings up the good news about Doctor Who, and the potentially bad news about its new Disney influence. Following a chat on the widening currency differences between Japan and North America, Nef reviews what's on his recent anime viewing list, including the second season of "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!"

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After a very "extended" summer vacation, JR and Nef present the first XAR Podcast of the sixth season. They cover some of the highlights and the lowlights of the summer (including broken hips) and recap Nef's recent invasion to the states and his first crack at a rotating sushi restaurant. JR discusses some of the Anime titles that were tested out during Nef's visit, such as "Trapped in a Dating Sim", "A Couple of Cuckoos", and the eventual winner "Aharen-san wa Hakarenai".

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The XAR Podcast's fifth season draws to a close with this episode! JR and Nef talk about the positive feedback received about new mascot Yumemi, and then delve into topics such as the conclusion of the hockey season, airline travel issues, the countdown to Anime North, Nef's latest manga, Japanese sumo, and Ninja Warror invading the 2028 Olympics.

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The XAR Podcast returns after JR's few weeks away on vacation. JR reminisces with Nef about his recent trips to Alaska and the unique encounters he had in Nef's country while visiting Victoria, British Columbia. News then turns to Japan happenings, such as the border situation, anime shows, Japanese mafia who can't get new cell phones, a Char-themed McDonald's cheeseburger and a new maid dentist's office in Akihabara. The show then concludes with a major announcement about the upcoming debut of XAR's new mascot.

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On this installment of the XAR Podcast for Spotify Video, NefCanuck dives into the controversy, flip flop and backpedaling concerning Anime Central's vaccination and mask policy. Nef and JR also follow up on Japan's updated border regulations, My Dress-Up Darling, Komi Can't Communicate and sports... including the Anime-themed schedule announcement pulled off by the Los Angeles Chargers in recent days. JR also calls out his coworker for taking his first flying lesson and offers some show-and-tell to close out the last podcast of the month.

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It's the first podcast of May! On this program, JR and Nef talk about hockey playoffs and reminisce about the golden age of air travel before the conversation turns to a debate concerning "Komi Can't Communicate", the divesting of Square Enix, and JR's take on the new HBO Max live action drama "Tokyo Vice" based on Jake Adelstein's memoirs as the first foreign reporter for a major Japanese newspaper.

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On this edition of the podcast, JR and Nef chat about Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, JR gives a synposis of the new ballet anime Dance Dance Danseu, and Nef continues to peruse the Spy x Family anime and manga. Also in the show: the end of hockey's regular season, and a tribute to the late great Montreal legend Guy LaFleur.

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On this direct to video edition of the Podcast, Nef and JR talk discuss the Japanese currency hitting a two decade low against the US dollar, and an interesting service in Akihabara that lets people watch the destruction of their hard drives. JR finally breaks the ice to watch the beginning of "My Dress-Up Darling," while Nef discusses sports and reviews both "Spy x Family" and "Shikimori's Not Just A Cutie."

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A wide range of topics inside and outside of Japanese culture are discussed by JR and Nef including Sailor Moon spacebars from Liz, Apple Watch, Japan border updates that aren't really border updates, sports gambling and wage increases at Capcom in Japan. Discussions about Lone Wolf and Cub and anime including Komi Can't Communicate, My Dress-Up Darling and Spy x Family turn into flashbacks of the old days discussing ADV Films, old DVD rentals, DIVX and FlexPlay.

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It's the final podcast of March, and the last podcast in JR's thirties :( On this show, JR and Nef discuss confusing signals concerning free content from Crunchyroll and the release of the remaining Prince of Tennis episodes and new English dub. Nef also has a moment of sports philosophy, while JR talks about the reboot of Takeshi's Castle and digs in to some more Japanese subscription box snacks.

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In this week's episode, JR and Nef review the Mario Kart 8 Booster Pass courses released the previous week, and discuss Twitch streaming updates as XAR begins to migrate some streams over from Streamlabs to OBS Studio. Nef also gives Anime and Manga updates, including the upcoming second season of the Komi Can't Communicate series.

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After a brief hiatus JR and Nef return with the podcast chatting about moves in football and baseball, Anime industry news (sayonara Funimation?), JR's take on Run With The Wind and the Hakone Ekiden Relay Race that the series is based on, and the new, unfortunate issues surrounding the world today.

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Following a brief introduction by JR regarding a small audio glitch at the start of the recording, he and Nef talk about topics including JR's introduction to Ring Fit Adventure and Nef's comparison to Fitness Boxing, reminiscing about the Japanese period films of the 1960's and 70's such as Lone Wolf and Cub (and where you can find them) and Japan's border situation. Later, Nef presents visual elements he shared with JR earlier, including the debut of bishoujo versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron Kotobukiya statues and some interesting artwork involving two of Nef's local hockey teams.

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Following the 21st birthday of Extreme Anime Radio earlier in the month, JR and Nef are joined for a special chat with XAR's creator Keiichi-san! Kei reminisces about the old days of the radio station, early conventions and Japan trips in this long-ranging chat. Later the group touches on the "Big Game" results and the partial opening of Japan's international borders.

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JR and Nef play with hats and stream layouts in an effort to engage the viewing audience and have them use their Twitch channel points. Topics on this podcast range from "big game" predictions and the new "Komi Can't Communicate" English dub to some of the takeaways from the day's Nintendo Direct stream. This is the full unedited recording of our live video stream for Spotify video. The views and opinions expressed do not represent the opinions of Extreme Anime Radio or the podcast in general.

Celebrating 2/2/22, JR and Nef recap the week's events as the Extreme Anime Radio project celebrates its 21st anniversary. Other topics tackled on the program include Tom Brady and the NFL, a "sayonara" to SEGA arcade branding in Japan, trash cans, Canadian politics and the passing of Dr. Johnny Fever.

After a one week hiatus, JR and Nef return to discuss topics including NFL overtime rules and conference predictions, a recap of the conclusion of Season 1 of "Komi Can't Communicate", analysis of "My Dress-Up Darling" and a preview of "Love of Kill", a debate on COVID border closures, promotions and retirements in the Japanese world of Sumo, and an interesting anime-themed promotion being attempted by Niigata Prefecture that intends to showcase it's top commodity, rice.

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Welcome to Season 5 of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! On this episode, JR and Nef discuss topics ranging from COVID and travel updates to "Komi Can't Communicate", the recent acquisition of HIDIVE, a new Urusei Yatsura anime, and the return to streaming television of the original Iron Chef television series. JR also does a new round of Japanese Kit Kat taste testing, including one flavor that seems to be lost in translation...

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JR and Nef close out a wild 2021 and Season 4 of the podcast! Topics include the recent surge of COVID cases around the world and the effect it has had on a growing number of sports events, the passing of football legend John Madden, JR's take on the "Idol Manager" management simulation game, and a follow-up on the "Uma Musume" storm that is still sweeping Japan.

JR and Nef are joined on the podcast realm by Liz, Bri and Karam for the on-and-off XAR holiday tradition of playing Mad Libs! We also follow up on Cyberpunk 2077's lawsuit settlement from last week, and Nef's voice acting lessons from the past weekend.

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JR and Nef discuss the sudden cancellation of Cowboy Bebop on Netflix, and the general atmosphere of anime to live action adaptations. Other topics on the podcast tonight include broken video games, a new manga with "level 2 cheat powers", and thoughts on the "Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" that the gang has recently been streaming on Twitch. JR then digs into the December Bokksu and Sakuraco boxes, both with a familiar theme for the last month of the year.

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On this edition of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, JR and Nef tackle news of the Omicron variant of COVID that has made global headlines in the last week, and how it has been tied to a local Anime convention in New York. Also discussed are issues with Shonen Jump's app, Amazon outages, and a Japanese entrepreneur making a trip to the International Space Station. Shoutout in the show as well to Jerikandra Cosplay, who dined with JR earlier this week as she visited the city!

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After a one-month hiatus, JR and Nef return with the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast covering topics including the live-action Cowboy Bebop, the Komi Can't Communicate anime, and nations such as Japan locking down once again thanks to a new COVID variant.

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JR and Nef lead off this edition of the podcast the same as last time - with a review of a new Cowboy Bebop live action trailer. Later discussion includes beef with Netflix subtitles, around the horn in the world of sports, the recent Sword Art Online horse racing collab with the Japan Racing Association, and gearing up for a friendly Mario Kart showdown.

The podcast will be going on hiatus for a few weeks, but you can always check out our game streams on Twitch at twitch.tv/extremeanimeradio in the meantime!

On this week's Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, JR and Nef discuss the passing of two legendary voice actors in Chris Ayres and Jack Angel. Other topics include the new "Lost Session" Cowboy Bebop trailer, newly-licensed Hajime no Ippo episodes, and a debate on lifting Japan's COVID-related travel restrictions.

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On this installment of the podcast, Nef and JR chat about the upcoming revival of Cowboy Bebop and how the original Japanese anime cast will play a part in the new live-action series. Topics also include Captain Kirk's launch to space, Nef's new Nintendo Switch and unique joycon controller, and the US land borders finally opening following the pandemic. 

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In this installment of the podcast, JR recaps his vacation before diving into topics with Nef that include "Komi Can't Communicate" and "PuraOre Pride of Orange", general elections in Japan and Canada, and rental cars. In our "Ask the Sarahs" segment, we read responses from cosplayers and artist of our mascot Sarah Yoshida to find out what they'd want to see in Japan right away once the borders reopen and they can visit.

JR and Nef return with Season 4 of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, tackling subjects from Anime and live action shows to the completed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, elections in Canada and Japan and continuing streaming wars. Later in the show, JR partakes in another taste test from his Japanese snack box lineup.

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JR and Nef come together to close out the third season of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast. In this episode, Nef talks about his experiences taking online voice acting school with the acclaimed Sonny Strait. JR also reviews the recent Twitch play of the game "Use Your Words", which could end up in the XAR summer twitch rotation of games. Also, Nef reminisces about old drinking and Pimp Daddy Miroku moments, and JR talks about reports of Anime and Video Game music being heard from outside the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo with the global event just weeks away.

JR and Nef present another edition of the XAR Podcast! On this episode JR recaps the highs and lows of his recent travels across the northeast. Nef also reviews some Kindle manga that's "Pimp Daddy Miroku" approved, while JR gives his thoughts on the new Sailor Moon Eternal movies that he was able to watch on his travels. JR and Nef also give their opinions on the COVID situation with only one month to go until the Olympic games.

In the final XAR Podcast of the month of May, JR and Nef recap the Twitch stream of Euro Truck Simulator 2: Project Japan, and the impact of a big acquisition by Amazon. Topics also include the passing of "Berserk" author Kentaro Miura, interesting items turning up in JR's cabinets, sumo sports news, Anime North 2021 and "Nef's favorite topic"... COVID and the upcoming Olympic Games.

JR and Nef cover the latest from Japan on this installment of the XAR Podcast, including Sumo, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, My Hero Acadamia, the peaceful Fate/Stay universe in Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, and Nef's favorite topic (?) the Tokyo Olympic games.

It's a birthday party with JR, Nef, and the birthday girl ShinigamiLiz as the special guest on this version of the XAR Podcast! Topics for our show include Nef's reactions to his first COVID vaccine, horse racing shenanigans, the craze over trading cards, anime news and concerns in Japan with the Olympics fast approaching.

On the Cinco de Mayo XAR Podcast, Nef and JR talk about how Demon Slayer is winning in American theatres, Sailor Moon is winning on Netflix and the Olympics seem not to be winning in Japan. Discussions turn from JR's recent getaway and Nef's upcoming vaccinations to the latest finds and thoughts in anime, manga and Japanese TV shows. There's also some news about Sarah Yoshida, and the return of the Ballet Cosplay Safety series starring the cosplayers of Sarah that are also dancers.

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This week's podcast features our interview with Tory, one of the new cosplayers of our mascot Sarah Yoshida! We talk to Tory about her favorite cosplays and about her future cosplay plans. JR launches the podcast with a very sticky taste test promised from earlier before talking about the issues that prevented the Podcast from airing on April 14. Nef then goes into the very sticky situation concering the European Super League, and both he and JR give their thoughts on a $1 million Sailor Moon figurine on eBay. Topics also discussed include the fourth wave of COVID in Japan, Gallop...

This week's podcast features our interview with Nat (aka Bird King), one of the new cosplayers of our mascot Sarah Yoshida! We talk to Nat about how she got into the cosplay world, the meaning behind her cosplay name, and her best memories about traveling to Japan. JR also asks Nef about the state of Ontario, on the brink of yet another COVID lockdown. Other topics include JR's new Uma Musume nendoroid, Nef's criticisms on the Olympics. There's also a quick review of a few Anime shows that Nef has been watching, and a surprise taste test at the...

ShinigamiLiz joins JR and Nef as a guest on this edition of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast for a special early birthday gift and the later giveaway of her Sarah Yoshida crochet doll! On this episode, JR delivers a rant over the COVID vaccination appointments given to his neighbor, while Nef covers the gaffe from a now-former NHL referee. Also covered are Japan-related subjects ranging from Anime, Sumo and the Olympics to news of the strange-but-true variety. The show wraps up with a bonus Japanese snack taste test.

After some microphone checks, it's time for the St. Patrick's Day edition of the XAR Podcast! JR and Nef follow up on last week's Uma Musume conversation before turning their attention to the passing of acclaimed Japanese animator Yasuo Otsuka. Otsuka had been involved in anime artistry for decades, and contributed to projects including Lupin III and Studio Ghibli works. Other topics of discussion on this program include stimulus checks, the "Fly Me to the Moon" manga, and the latest scandal to plague the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

JR enters the very unique Japanese world of the "Gacha" game with his review of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby. He describes his experiences to Nef, who also recalls similar products such as Sailor Moon Drops and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem. The podcast then carries on with topics that include news from the hockey broadcasting world, COVID updates, a new single from Utada Hikaru, how the new Tom and Jerry movie almost became a Zack Snyder film, and a preview of a future stream with snack boxes from Japan (that can be seen in its entirety at twitch...