Extreme Anime Radio Podcast

Season 13 of the XAR Podcast starts with JR and Nef recapping everybody's favorite football game. JR and Bri preview their next Japan excursion, which includes a cultural festival and a trip to see sumo, and possibly the use of an official English-language app for McDonald's Japan. Nef goes over the early results of the Winter Olympics and how his favorite teams fared. Among the other discussions are the future of Japanese transportation-and comparisons to how new transit fares in Nef's home town-and JR calling Umamusume: Pretty Derby races in English.If you are watching the video version of the podcast, we apologize as Nef's video lagged during the show.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

We celebrate the end to another season of the podcast! JR allows Nef (despite continued technical difficulties, which were blamed on Discord-related issues) to sound off about the end of the season for his favorite NFL team, the Buffalo Bills. Among other topics, JR previews a "side project" experiment being put in place for XAR's upcoming 25th anniversary, and the question is asked if one would try a Japanese pizza made with strawberry kit kats. Nef talks about the new seasonal plane service operating from Canada to Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido, and reviews the latest in his manga library. We also give a birthday salute to our favorite host from north of the border.If you are watching the video version of the podcast, we apologize as Nef's video lagged as the show went on.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

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.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

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.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

Extreme Anime Radio Podcast S12E3 - November 12, 2025In 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.Please note: We've done our best to try and edit the audio in this episode due to the discrepancy in audio levels while the show was being recorded. Some adjustment to your volume may be required. Also, if you are watching the video version of the podcast, Nef had some issues with his camera. We thank you for your understanding and patience.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

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 her old Toyota Supra, and the new release of the November sumo rankings. We also preview mascot cosplays from cosplayers Grace and Mischievous Duck, and we continue a years-long XAR Halloween tradition by inviting a special guest into the room... out of the closet... 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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

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 interview with Japanese musicians hosted by MysticWhiteDragon.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

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.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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.comTo learn more about how SickKids and the University of Toronto improve the health and the lives of children in Canada, visit www.sickkids.caThe 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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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!For more details about Canada's largest fan-run Anime convention, visit www.animenorth.comTo learn more about how SickKids and the University of Toronto improve the health and the lives of children in Canada, visit www.sickkids.caNOTE: 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.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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!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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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. 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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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 of a staple of Japan (and Anime) culture in the form of magazine stands from a number of Japanese convenience stores.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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.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: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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 Station" which turns 24 this week! If you're watching the YouTube version of the podcast, we've left in JR's "pose" at the end of the show. 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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019. 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.com XAR Podcast Theme Song: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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. Apologies in advance; hopefully we can try to work around the issues for next time. 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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019. 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.com XAR Podcast Theme Song: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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. 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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019. 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.com XAR Podcast Theme Song: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

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. 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 listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019. 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.com XAR Podcast Theme Song: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license