In this episode we discuss our reactions to the first two episodes of the new anime Kowloon Generic Romance, the nature of nostalgia, the history of Kowloon Walled City, the theme songs, and the voice actors. Learn how to pronounce Kowloon in three languages, and how to talk about nostalgia in Japanese!

0:00 Opening Talk

02:17 Introduction to Kowloon Generic Romance

08:56 Where Does “Nostalgia” Come From?

13:15 Pronunciation of “Kowloon” & the History of Kowloon Walled City

21:57 Voice Actors, Theme Songs, and the Live-Action Adaptation

27:38 OTTACK! Word of the Day! ー懐かしい /Natsukashii

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Voice credit: Funako

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