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Pure TokyoScopeMay 30, 2022
87: Hideaki Anno x Yamato, Trouble for Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sayonara Studio Alta
In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) are off to outer space and wrap their heads around some recent news headlines shaking the planets of Japanese pop culture, including....
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno to lead Space Battleship Yamato's 50th Anniversary project
Foreign residents prohibited from participating in Yu-Gi-Oh Japan Championship
Suspect at large after theft of 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' card worth ¥5 million
Shinjuku Alta Commercial Facility to Close in February Next Year
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86: Anime on Disney+, Godzilla Director Goes Hollywood, the 1990s War on Video Games!
In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) wrap their heads around some recent news headlines shaking the walls of Japanese pop culture, including....
Macross Finally Lands Streaming Home at Disney+
‘Godzilla Minus One’ Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki Signs With CAA
Joe Lieberman, Longtime Senator and Anti-Video Game Crusader, Dies at 82
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85: Translating Akira Toriyama! The Alexander O. Smith Interview!
In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias are joined by translator, writer, and game industry veteran Alexander O. Smith who talks about his experience translating the late Akira Toriyama's classic manga DR. SLUMP for the US market!
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84: Fear & Pinball in the HUB British Pub!
It's a mad, mad, mad episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast as authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias sit around and babble over drinks at the HUB British Pub waiting for the local pinball arcade to open. Expect rants and in-jokes about Gunhed, Osamu Tezuka, and nachos made using Doritos.
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#83: MONDO TOKYO and RIP Akira Toriyama!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias mourn the loss of manga and anime legend AKIRA TORIYAMA and get hyped for the release of Patrick's new book Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan on sale now!
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BONUS Episode! Godzilla and Miyazaki Win Big at the Oscars!
NEWSFLASH! Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron both took home the gold at today's Academy Awards!
On this Very Special Episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) try to make sense of these momentous events and what they might portend for Japan, the movies, and MERCHANDISE!
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82: The SHOGUN episode!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) discuss all things SHOGUN, from James Clavell's original novel, to the 1980 mini-series, and dive into the all-new 2024 version!
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81: NEWS - McDonald's Anime vs Tomorrow's Joe!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) discuss burgers, boxing manga, and deadly temperatures in Japan!
NEWS
Preparing for the hottest year Japan has ever seen
Welcome to WcDonald's: McDonald's Brings Anime Fans' Favorite Fictional Restaurant to Life
Ashita no Joe manga to be published in English
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80: Sora OpenAI Takes Aim at Japan!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) discuss the VIRTUAL INSANITY surrounding the Japan-themed videos created by OpenAI's SORA software!
Also, we get into some news from Japan including...
Japan just lost its crown as the world’s third-largest economy
Gundam SEED FREEDOM Sets Box Office Records
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79: NEWS - Wonderfest, Warning from Space, Taylor Swift Invades Japan
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) race through some recent headlines from the wild world of Japanese pop culture including...
The Best of Japanese modeling and hobby show Wonderfest
Martin Scorsese's Superbowl Squarespace Commercial Has Aliens from Warning From Space
The 30th anniversary of Dragon Quest 3
Barbaric Behavior at Tokyo Taylor Swift Concert
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78: NEWS - Godzilla's Oscar Race, Digital Nomad Visas, Strong Zeroes 4 Strong Heroes
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) race through some recent headlines from the wild world of Japanese pop culture including...
Godzilla Nominated for Academy Award for Visual Effects
Hideaki Anno to release the Mighty Jack book the world has been demanding
Prices for Hibiki, Yamazaki and Hakushu whiskies will more than double in April
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77: W. David Marx Interview - A Brief History of the 21st Century
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) conclude their 2-part conversation with author W. David Marx with a whole bunch of topics including over-tourism and getting food in post-Pandemic Tokyo, the truth about Japanese TV, and we get a sneak peek at Marx's next book: a history of the 21st century!
David just released an updated version of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style!
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76: W. David Marx Interview: Digital Life in an Analog Japan
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) talk to their buddy W. David Marx about his book Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style and riff on a whole bunch of topics including weeb and vintage fashion, the origins of the word "otaku", analog vs digital culture, and the secret origins of the Pure TokyoScope theme song!
David just released an updated version of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style!
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75: Raiders of the Hokkaido Toy Ark!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) go over some recent news in the world of Japanese pop culture and Matt spills the beans about his recent trip to a vintage toy wonderland in Japan's Hokkaido region!
VIDEO
Japanese Toys that Changed the Game | Nintendo, Godzilla, Transformers, Ultraman
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Johnny Somali Verdict is in: Got slap on the wrist fine ($1400) and banned from Japan
Beckett Collectibles announced a new service to "professionally" grade Manga
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74: Miyazaki Wins the Golden Globe! Robot Statues in Japan! Listener Feedback!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) go over some recent events in Japanese pop culture and even tackle some listener questions and feedback!
NEWS
Hayao Miyazaki wins Golden Globe for The Boy and the Heron
Outpouring of Love After Iconic Manga Creator's Museum Burns Down
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73: Japanese Pop Culture Strikes Back! Big Earthquake! Airplane Trouble!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) try to make sense of the recent dramatic events that greeted Japan at the dawn of 2024 including...
2023: The Year Japan's Sun Rose Again
Japan earthquake: death toll rises to 62 amid warnings of landslides and aftershocks
Japan Airlines: Hundreds survive after plane bursts into flames on Tokyo runway
Woman arrested after slashing 4 men in train at Tokyo's Akihabara station
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72: NEWS - Godzilla vs McDonald's! Return of the Shogun Warriors!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion)power through some recent headlines in the realm of Japanese pop culture, including...
Godzilla vs McDonald's x BE@RBRICK commercial
RIP Godzilla Suit Actor Kenpachiro Satsuma
Bandai Reissues the Jumbo Machinders
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71: NEWS - Anime Industry Blues! Oppenheimer Comes to Japan! Shibuya Bans New Year's Eve!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) catch up with some recent headlines in the realm of Japanese pop culture, including...
Oppenheimer to Finally Open in Japan
17 percent of anime workers in survey have/have possibly had depression, other mental issues
Tokyo’s Shibuya district bans public drinking on New Year’s Eve, cancels countdown celebration
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70: Gamera Day + More Godzilla Minus One!
The latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) make it a kaiju double feature as they discuss the Japanese national holiday known as "Gamera Day" and share additional thoughts about how they really felt about "Godzilla Minus One"!
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#69: Patrick's New Book - A KID'S GUIDE TO ANIME & MANGA!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) grill sand Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) about his new book, co-written by Samuel Sattin and illustrated by Utomaru… A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga: Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics!
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68: Hot Tears of Shame 2009 Redux!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) get a blast from the past while revisiting the very first incarnation of the podcast known as HOT TEARS OF SHAME. Highlights include excerpts from a 2009 episode, along with some thoughts on how Nakano Broadway, and the Japanese toy collecting scene has changed over the years (and through the tears).
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67: Pure TokyoScope Podcast #67: Japan's Problem with Nuisance and Vigilante Streamers!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) discuss the recent wave of nuisance streamers and vigilante streamers who are disturbing everyday life in Japan!
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66: GODZILLA MINUS ONE! Spoiler Free Review!
In the new episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) take a *spoiler-free* look at the kaiju movie event of the year: GODZILLA MINUS ONE directed, written, and with effects supervision by Takashi Yamazaki! Also, some chat about the Godzilla Day festivities and Japan and the all new Operation Jet Jaguar short film!
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65: Godzilla! The Original Novels Reviewed!
In the new episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) dissect the new English edition of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again translated by Jeffrey Angles, published by University of Minnesota Press! Patrick recently had a review of the book published in The Washington Post, so he’s primed to attack the Ginza and eat a train as well. Plus, the hosts do some additional updates on the Shibuya Halloween ban!
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#64: The History of SHIBUYA HALLOWEEN HAVOC!
It’s a spooky bone-chilling new episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast as Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) recount the terrifying decades-long events that have led to this year’s total ban of all Halloween events in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward. Can your nerves handle the shock of the Tokyo gaijin Halloween train, that video of the truck being flipped over, and a total alcohol sales ban? Listen on… IF YOU DARE!
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63: 2023 is 1973! The Oil Shock's Impact on Japanese Pop Culture!
In our latest episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) look back at how the global oil crisis that kicked off in October 1973 radically changed the path of Japanese pop culture, including the destines of Godzilla, Ultraman, Nintendo, the Micronauts. Could it happen again?
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62: Patrick's New Book - THE ESSENTIAL ANIME GUIDE! + Haruki Murakami News
In our latest episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) grills Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) over his brand new book The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces, on sale now! Plus, a recent update on some other author named Haruki Murakami!
BUY THE BOOK! THE ESSENTIAL ANIME GUIDE: 50 ICONIC FILMS, STANDOUT SERIES, AND CULT MASTERPIECES
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61: NEWS - Ghibli Sells Out! Big Mac Attack! Gunpla Robberies in Japan!
In our latest episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) put on their reporter hats, shuffle paper, and ruminate on some recent shocking NEWS items that have shaken Japan to it's very core (Core Fighter, that is...).
They include:
Taro Okamoto's atomic bomb mural in Tokyo to be restored
McDonald’s anime ad in Japan causes controversy overseas
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60: The Japanese Music That Made Me! - Patrick Macias Edition!
In our latest episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) wrap up their two-part chat about their favorite JAPANESE MUSIC that made them, including song clips, personal anecdotes, pop cultural history, and even a cameo from Battletech era Jim Belushi!
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SPECIAL REPORT: RIP Space COBRA Creator BUICHI TERASAWA!
In our latest episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) discuss the life and legacy of the late BUICHI TERASAWA, the anime + manga creator of such pioneering Japanese pop culture classics as COBRA, GOKU MIDNIGHT EYE, and TAKERU!
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59: The Japanese Music That Made Me! - Matt Alt Edition!
In our latest episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) tells Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) about some of his favorite music to ever come out of Japan, including techno, new wave, and gaming favorites! There's also some Battletech promos, Casey Kasem imitations, and even a Shakey's reference to enjoy!
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58: The Secret History of BARBIE in JAPAN!
Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) and Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) share a chat about the history of all things BARBIE in Japan, from the very beginnings in the late 1950s to the recent movie, which was decidedly not a massive hit in Japan. Find out why during this week’s show!
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57: OTAKU Past, Present, and Future!
Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) flips out and tells Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) are off this week salvaging the remains of Super-X, so we are presenting a 2020 conversation about OTAKU culture from our pre-Pure TokyoScope Patreon episodes! We'll be back with new episodes next week!
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56: The Japanese Movies That Made Me! - Patrick Macias Edition!
In our latest episode Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) flips out and tells Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) about the top five Japanese movies that blew his mind and opened his cinematic horizons beyond the realms of anime and giant monster movies!
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55: The Japanese Movies That Made Me! - Matt Alt Edition!
In our latest episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) goes nuts and tells Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) about the top five Japanese movies that blew his mind and opened his cinematic horizons beyond the realms of anime and giant monster movies! Next week... Patrick's picks!
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54: The SHIBUYA Episode!
Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) bang their heads together to discuss the past, present, and possible futures of Tokyo's dazzling, dizzying SHIBUYA ward! Is it heaven, hell, or the worst of both?
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53: IPPEI KURI, Speed Racer, and the Dawn of Anime!
Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) celebrate the life and work of IPPEI KURI, one of the founders of Japan’s Tatsunoko Productions, a powerhouse of globally loved anime since 1963.
Ippei Kuri was also one of the co-creators of SPEED RACER, and personally directed several episodes of this classic series. He sadly passed away on July 1st, 2023. Please enjoy… and Go! Speed Racer, Go!
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52: New Miyazaki Anime Review + Godzilla Minus One Trailer Reaction!
Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) are sneakin' in the movies for a SPOILER FREE review of the latest film from anime master Hayao Miyazaki, How Do You Live? (aka The Boy and the Heron). Then they guys geek out hard over the teaser trailer for Godzilla: Minus One!
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51: OLDTAKU! Aging Fans of Anime!
Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) discuss OLDTAKU! What is life like for aging fans of Anime and Japanese pop culture and what does the future hold? (hint: a super robot walking cane...)
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50: The Crowdfunding of Jet Jaguar! + Expats Bash Tokyo! + Bandai Invades the UK!
Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) catch up with some recent headlines and riff a lot on Godzilla vs Megalon as their 50th episode of the podcast unfolds!
NEWS:
Wealthy expats reject ‘unfriendly’ Tokyo for onerous work culture and slum-like streets
Bandai Namco to debut merchandise complex in London
Crowdfunding a new Jet Jaguar Suit
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49: The Anime That Made Me! Pat Edition SHOWA MADNESS
In this episode, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) continue their epic multi-part series on the THE ANIME THAT MADE THEM. Finally, Patrick takes the captain's chair and reveals his top 5 anime picks from Japan's Showa era!
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48: The Anime That Made Me! Matt Edition THE NINETIES!
In this episode, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) continue their epic multi-part series on the THE ANIME THAT MADE THEM moving along with Matt's picks from the flannel waving, grunge soaked, TOTALLY EXTREME 1990S!
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47: The Anime That Made Me! Matt Edition 1960s - 1980s
In this episode, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) begin an epic multi-part series on the THE ANIME THAT MADE THEM starting with Matt's picks from the groovy 1960s, all the way to the "totally awesome" 1980s (as seen on Stranger Things)!
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46: New Macross Anime! Return of the Robot Restaurant? American Pizza in Japan!
In this episode, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) scour the headlines from Japan and bring you the latest on the new Macross anime, the Shinjuku Robot Restaurant, and the Shakey's America Pizza Tour!
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The Robot Restaurant is Coming Back but in a New Format
OxiClean officially sends detergent supply to Tokyo card shop struggling with sweaty, smelly otaku
Shakey’s American Pizza Tour totally ruins our Japanese reporter
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45: Godzilla Escape Room Game! Alien vs. Predator Anime? The Heisei Retro Boom!
In this episode, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) scour the headlines from Japan and bring you the latest on the Godzilla Escape Room Game, the Alien vs. Predator anime, the Heisei retro craze, and the good news about the price of beer in Japan.
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Godzilla extends attack on seaside hotel in Japan, fans invited to hours-long escape room game
Disney's Got a Finished Aliens vs. Predator Anime It May Never Release
McDonald's Japan announces Heisei Burger Great Resurrection Campaign
Suntory Lowers the Price of Beer in Japan
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44: Shin Universe Robo Reactions! Zelda Heals the World! All You Can Eat at Burger King Japan!
In this episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast by reacting to the mind-melting Shin Universe Robo reveal, a combination mecha toy made up of Shin Godzilla, Shin Kamen Rider, Shin Ultraman, and Shin Evangelion! Plus, Patrick reveals how he really feels about tofu, and Matt makes a confession regarding nose candy.
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Bandai Announces Shin Universe Robo Toy
Tears of the Kingdom: 'Zelda's escapism helps us through tough times'
Burger King Japan offers 45 min all you can eat course for Strong The One Pounder meal
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43: “Yami-Baito” Robberies Shock Japan! Del Toro and J.J. Abrams in Tokyo! Anime Biz Goldmine!
In this episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) go back to delivering weekly episodes of the podcast with an all-new fiesta of crazy stuff from Japan, including...
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Guillermo del Toro and J.J. Abrams spotted in Tokyo
Streaming giants battle for anime supremacy
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42: Beat Takeshi's Favorite Movies! + Anime's Creative Decline? Pokémon Card Scalpers!
In this episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) celebrate the return of Takeshi’s Castle and the upcoming film KUBI with a look at Takeshi Kitano’s (aka Beat Takeshi’s) favorite films of all time! They include:
1. Children of Paradise (Marcel Carne, 1945)
2. 2001: A Space Odyssey (Stanley Kubrick, 1968)
3. A Clockwork Orange (Stanley Kubrick, 1971)
4. Seven Samurai (Akira Kurosawa, 1954)
5. To Live and Die in L.A. (William Friedkin, 1985)
6. Wild at Heart (David Lynch, 1990)
7. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (Sam Peckinpah, 197)
8. Darkman (Sam Raimi, 1990)
9. Crazy Thunder Road (Sogo Ishii, 1980)
10. The Railroad Man (Pietro Germi, 1956)
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Toho Cinemas Raises Ticket Prices in June
Tokyo Pokémon card shop bans sales to adults so kids can enjoy the hobby
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41: DO THE MARIO! + Prime Minister Pipe Bomb Attack! Return of the Power Rangers!
In this episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) put on their matching red and green plumber uniforms and discuss all things SUPER MARIO BROTHERS: the music, the movies, and the surprising connection to Japanese City Pop!
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Explosive device thrown at Kishida could have been lethal, experts say
Local elections in Japan 4/23. Candidates include Demon Slayer cosplayer and “AI
‘I could have made the same money at McDonald’s’: the Power Rangers on fame,
regrets and their shock reunion
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40: RIP RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + Kabukicho Tower! Live-Action Evangelion Play!
In this episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) celebrate the life and music of Japanese composer RYUICHI SAKAMOTO of Y.M.O. and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence fame, who passed away on March 28, far too soon , at the age of 71.
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Live-Action Getter Robo Movie Announced
Live-action 'Evangelion' stage play’s new poster stays the Eva course by being baffling
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