EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 49 MIN
"Have You Heard of This?" Cherine Quizzes Misato on Western Mega-Hits
from Spill The Matcha · host GAL Podcasts
If a TV show wins ten Emmys but no one in Tokyo is talking about it, does it even exist? This week on Spill the Matcha, Misato and Cherine explore the fascinating divide between what’s popular in the West versus what actually makes it big in Japan.To test the waters, Cherine hosts a hilarious pop quiz for Misato to see if she recognizes some of the biggest Western TV shows, games, and internet phenomena of the last decade. From fantasy epics to viral gaming crazes, the results highlight just how differently media travels across borders. Plus, the girls break down the secret formula of how foreign media actually gets popular in Japan—hint: it usually involves a massive celebrity endorsement or a total marketing makeover.Sponsors:Ninja Wifi (use Code MATCHA10 for 10% OFF)
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If a TV show wins ten Emmys but no one in Tokyo is talking about it, does it even exist? This week on Spill the Matcha, Misato and Cherine explore the fascinating divide between what’s popular in the West versus what actually makes it big in Japan.To test the waters, Cherine hosts a hilarious pop quiz for Misato to see if she recognizes some of the biggest Western TV shows, games, and internet phenomena of the last decade. From fantasy epics to viral gaming crazes, the results highlight just how differently media travels across borders. Plus, the girls break down the secret formula of how foreign media actually gets popular in Japan—hint: it usually involves a massive celebrity endorsement or a total marketing makeover.Sponsors:Ninja Wifi (use Code MATCHA10 for 10% OFF)
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