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The legacy of Ghost in the Shell
In this episode, Alex explores the long, twisting legacy of Ghost in the Shell and why the newest 2026 series might feel “weird” to long-time anime-o…
4 hours ago
My Hero Academia
In this episode, Alex explores how My Hero Academia evolves from a hopeful shonen into a complex critique of hero society, systemic failure, mental h…
1 week ago
Summer 2026 Watch list
In this episode, Alex dives into his most anticipated shows for the Summer 2026 anime season, offering a thoughtful mix of returning heavy-hitters an…
2 weeks ago
Witch Hat Atelier
In this episode of Bento Radio, I take a deep dive into one of the year’s most fascinating fantasy anime and explore why Witch Hat Atelier resonates …
3 weeks ago
His and Her Circumstances
His and Her Circumstances is unlike any other romance anime from it's time but it's also how you get shows like Horimiya and out and I are Polar Oppo…
4 weeks ago
Dead Account
This week on Bento Radio, Alex takes a look at Dead Account, a supernatural battle shonen built around haunted social media accounts, digital ghosts,…
1 month ago
Serial Experiments Lain
In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex finally dives into Serial Experiments Lain, a landmark anime that has spent decades building a reputation as one…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Anime Awards
n this episode, Alex critiques the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, arguing they’ve become a popularity contest. He outlines concrete fixes to restore prest…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dungeon Crawler Carl
In this episode, Alex explores the litRPG phenomenon Dungeon Crawler Carl, the cross-pollination between anime and Western media, and why depicting r…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex dives deep into Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, exploring how Tatsuki Fujimoto uses explosive action, awkward romance, a…
2 months ago