Episode 114: The Vice Captain Republic

On this episode of Takoyaki Party, Matt and Geoff go see NMB at the World Expo, we also share our thoughts on the final release of Chuu Strike and its contents. We also talk about Mikana's graduation announcement, Kurumi's promotion, and grovel over NMB's annual summer Zepp concerts, and more.    If you have a question or comment for the podcast, you can leave it in the comments section on Youtube, or email us at [email protected]   Hang out with all the other international NMB fans on Discord!  http://discord.gg/nmbfans   Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts at.   0:00 Intro 5:00 Osaka Expo   24:51 Chuu Strike release impressions, coupling songs, sales, events   47:08 NMB appearing at random live events in Osaka   57:45 - Yamamoto Mikana announces graduation   1:03:20 - NMB at Osaka Comic Con 2025    1:06:26 - NMB radio programs   1:09:45 - Mikamo Kurumi is promoted to full member status   1:13:00 - New Team Captains   1:20:26 - Abe Wakana 3rd novel in a serial monthly magazine    1:23:08 - Asahi Shimbun Let's Study English column   1:26:42 - NMB Summer Zepp Bayside Concerts 2025 Announced   1:41:25 - Outro