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Leah and Katarina are joined by a special guest this week as they conclude their deep dive into the world of Inuyasha! Joined by Leah’s beloved friend Valerie, another longtime fan of the series, Konbini Pop asks the real questions: was having a crush on Sesshomaru an essential part of the bisexual experience? Is Naraku an incel? Is Kikyo the best female character in any of Rumiko Takahashi’s works? Will Katarina ever stop being a troll? Find out this time when you step into the Konbini for the conclusion to our Inuyasha series!

Konbini Pop is back! Leah and Katarina take a deep dive into the cultural milestone of “Inuyasha,” an anime and manga series that is very close to Leah’s heart. From exploring the historical background that is feudal era Japan, to understanding the influences of (and differences between) Yokai and Kami, from the history of the series to learning about the talent and imagination of Rumiko Takahashi, this first episode in a two-part series will blow your mind. So what are you waiting for, Party People? The Konbini is open once again!

This week, Leah and Katarina explore the cinematic wonders of Satoshi Kon, in honor of the anniversary of his death this past week. From the psychological thriller of Perfect Blue, to the fantastical science fiction dreamscape of Paprika, from the heartwarming Tokyo Godfathers to the epic Millennium Actress, Satoshi Kon’s powerful storytelling leaves an impact on viewers. Join our hosts as they marathon all four films, and stay tuned for (spoiler free) hot takes! And remember, Party People, follow your dreams!

Note: This episode contains spoilers for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Parts 1-8. Listen at your own risk! 

Things are heating up as hosts Leah and Katarina follow Giorno Giovanna’s journey to becoming the Gang-Star! Tune in as they dissect the incredible Part 5 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, from Giorno’s initiation into La Squadra, Bucciarati’s journey as the Capo, and all of the dastardly villains they face while trying to protect Trish from the Boss. From hijinks to fan stands, Leah and Katarina are in for a wild ride.

Things are getting bizarre at Konbini Pop this week as Leah and Katarina dive headfirst into the world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure! Though Katarina committed the mortal sin of part-skipping (*gasp*) to focus on Part 5, Leah recounts the history of Joestar Lore, Hirohiko Araki’s love of music and pop culture influences, and - of course - why Dio Brando is dummy thicc in Part 3. So come on down to Konbini Pop, and maybe we can make sense of JJBA together!

Welcome to Konbini Pop, a fun new podcast all about anime, manga, Japanese culture, and more! Dive headfirst into a world of art and animation with your hosts Leah, a knowledgeable lifelong fan, and Katarina, a newbie who is in way over her head. From exploring the wild west of Anime culture, to establishing that Goku is not, in fact, a vegetable, you’ll experience a whole new world of anime edutainment.

So come on down to Konbini Pop – your anime quick stop! You’ll never know what you’re going to find!