S1E26 - What's It Like Living in Japan? (and Toei Transphobia Controversy) ft. Nicholas Martines

What are the do's and dont's of living in Japan? How is it dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic? How is the culture responding to huge demographic shifts? And are two-year olds really watching Demon Slayer??? Join Hal and Pax as they talk with Japan-based educator Nicholas Martines about all things Japan, PLUS: A Toei representative is using transphobia as a weapon to avoid meeting with their union. What's our take? The Toei Animation article can be found here: https://comicbook.com/anime/news/my-hero-academia-manga-chapter-302-correction/ Check out the video podcast on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-X5uoeWhV1eEa8kveOwrQ Interested in starting a podcast? Try Squadcast! It's the best remote-recording software for audio and video out there. Visit https://squadcast.fm/?ref=brotakus to get started. If you want to know what it's like, email us! We love hearing from you and would love to advise you on starting your own podcast. Please give us a 5-Star rating on your favorite podcasting app, it really helps the show! Find us on twitter at: @BrotakusPodcast @PaxLillin Intro Song: F*** You, Pay Me (Instrumental) by Akira The Don- Twitter: @AkiraTheDon Website: AkiraTheDon.com Japanese Beat by AudioSalad Japanese Spring by Vindu Cover Art by Khori Allen Instagram: @khori_allen To send us episode/guest suggestions, feedback, hate mail, love mail, fanfic or business/advertising inquiries, shoot us an email at [email protected] Find out more at https://brotakus.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0da12b for 40% off for 4 months, and support Brotakus Anime Club.