Bilingual Bento

Rebecca Robb

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Bilingual Bento is a delightful mix of language learning, cultural tidbits, and entertainment. Just like a bento box, this podcast offers a variety of flavours to savour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/04/2025

Episode 17: The Big Chinwag

If you can believe it, it's a Bilingual Bento podcast! This episode is a big'un so please, sit back, relax and enjoy my dulcet tones for 2 hours. We'll be catching up on what's been going on from April all the way through to October 2025, with ups and downs, weddings, birthdays, and hospital stays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2h 1m
04/05/2025

Episode 16: Venturing to Distant Worlds

It's been a while and in episode 16 of Bilingual Bento I give you all the gossip as to what I've been up to, some really exciting upcoming anime and manga as well as a few ancedotes about crazy French kids and drunkenly ordering theatre tickets... Links to things I talked about in today's episode: Distant Worlds (Information) Coco Ichibanya London Beastars Final Season (Trailer) Sakamoto Days (Trailer) The Apothecary Diaries - Season 2 (Trailer) Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer) Aharen-san wa Hakarenai - Season 2 (Trailer) Mono (Trailer) Lycoris Recoil: Friends are Thieves of Time (Information) Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved (Information and Trailer) My Dress Up Darling - Season 2 (Information and Trailer) Dandadan - Season 2 (Information) Chainsaw Man The Movie - Reze Arc (Information) Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable Omnibus Manga (Licence Information and Release Date) Yoko Shimamura To Be honours with BAFTA Fellowship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
01/19/2025

Episode 15: Blue Skies and Golden Sunshine

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: The Apothecary Diaries S2 (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_-SwVBwfv0&ab_channel=AnimeSelect Sakamoto Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPopd3ZOGUY&ab_channel=Netflix My Dress Up Darling S2: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-12-18/my-dress-up-darling-sequel-tv-anime-confirmed-for-2025/.219218 Kowloon Generic Romance (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2El47XWHCgs&ab_channel=Sauanime Aharen-san wa Haka Renai S2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/8/3/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai-season-2-announced?srsltid=AfmBOoo9wHGRTixh04BVBFUB2H-G2nU4f-K3T05KaHNmteA3v375vvTu Dan Da Dan S2: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/anime-shows/dan-da-dan-season-2-release-date-trailer-cast-story/ Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnFSbMkOP44&t=1s&ab_channel=%E4%BA%AC%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB Takopi’s Original Sin: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/12/22/takopis-original-sin-anime-2025-premiere-new-trailer?srsltid=AfmBOorGh0iM2tayVdWf5AqQqpORV9OOICb-c0NdRjEm2rqwTq__Zjyh Astro Bot GOTY Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FVYoM-h6fc&ab_channel=thegameawards Sonic The Hedgehog 3: https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-3/ Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl: https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/wallace-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl/ David Lynch passed away on 15th January 2025: https://www.facebook.com/davidlynchofficial/posts/it-is-with-deep-regret-that-we-his-family-announce-the-passing-of-the-man-and-th/1179118190251944/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr
12/01/2024

Episode 14: How Much Is The Fish?

77 days later is going to be the name of my new film, nah not really, but I can't believe how long it's been since I've recorded! I hope you're all doing well and thanks for sticking with me. In this weeks episode I talk about where I've been, what I've been up to over the last 2 and a bit months! Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: El Torero: https://eltorero.co.uk/ Ryo Kono (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-01/art-director-ryo-k-no-dies/.217417 Shigemi Ikedea (Obituary): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-04/emmy-award-winning-art-director-shigemi-ikeda-dies/.217478 Dandadan: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81736884 Look Back: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0DH5CR1RK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r The Apothecary Diaries Series 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A4SqU1mJXQ&ab_channel=AnimeSelect Tonari no Yokai-san: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GQWH0M1DX/tonari-no-yokai-san Distant Worlds: https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/distant-worlds/ Timestalker (Review) https://letterboxd.com/bonnymomo/film/timestalker/ Monster Hunter Wilds: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-uk/ Like a Dragon: Yazuka: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Like-Dragon-Yakuza-Season-1/dp/B0D9PNP578 Tomba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azdk_zNnGDw&ab_channel=PlayStation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 min
09/15/2024

Episode 13: Friendship Ended with Summer, now Autumn is my new Best Friend

It has been a little while since I recorded a podcast, my friendship has ended with summer and now autumn is my new best friend. In this weeks podcast I give you the low down of where I've been, some really cool anime announcements and the sheer state of affairs with dynamic pricing and scalpers! Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: My Dress Up Darling (Live Action): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-29/my-dress-up-darling-manga-gets-live-action-series-in-october/.214926 CDProjektRed Animation Planning: https://www.shacknews.com/article/141293/cd-projekt-red-more-animation-cyberpunk-edgrunners Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Sequel: https://x.com/SugoiLITE/status/1831961925019975964 I have a Crush at Work (Anime): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iztbuNy5UE&ab_channel=AnimeSelect Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable manga has ended: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-13/hokkaido-gals-are-super-adorable-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.214281 My Wife has No Emotion (manga) will be going on hiatus: https://x.com/sugiura_jirou/status/1830529881341677884 Oasis Ticket Scandal: https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/10/oasis-ticketmaster-urged-to-refund-fans-dynamic-pricing-debacle Playstation 5 Pro: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/ps5/ps5-pro/ Concord Failure: https://www.theguardian.com/games/article/2024/sep/11/sonys-hero-shooter-concord-failed-spectacularly-heres-where-it-went-wrong Atsuko Tanaka (RIP): https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/obituary-atsuko-tanaka-game-and-anime-voice-actor-dies-at-age Rachael Lillis (RIP): https://x.com/TheVeronicaT/status/1823000035883438271 Megumi Shinohara (RIP): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-10/sailor-jupiter-voice-actress-emi-shinohara-dies-at-61/.215306 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

52 min
08/04/2024

Episode 12: Mooching about Manchester

The sun is out and the skies are clear, the world is our oyster! - In this weeks episode I talk about our trip to Manchester for Megacon, Apothecary Diary manga news and the Paris 2024 Olympics. As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: Manchester Megacon: https://megaconlive.com/manchester/ Azumanga Daioh: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339955/ Chiitan (Mascot): https://x.com/chiitan7407 Yard and Coop: https://www.yardandcoop.com/ Arcade Club: https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/bury/ "The Apothecary Diaries" manga artist Nekokurage News: https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/26849770/ 2024 Olympic Games Schedule: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/24-july Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto (Review): https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/apr/03/review-kitchen-banana-yoshimoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
07/22/2024

Episode 11: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Bookworm

Life got busy, busy, busy! But I've managed to find time to really into some Japanese literature. In this weeks podcast I talk about family, news, manga and some books I've read recently. If you have any recommendations be sure to let me know - if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: Trump Assassination Attempt: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donald-trump-pennsylvania-rally-shooting President Joe Biden will not run in the re-election campaign: https://x.com/JoeBiden/status/1815080881981190320 Apothecary Diaries (New Key Visual): https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/AnimagePlus_anime_59408/image/1/ Insomniacs After School: https://www.viz.com/vizmanga/chapters/insomniacs-after-school Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864 Japanese Literature Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205316262926151/ My Deer Friend Nokotan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGKeVzbrNc&ab_channel=Crunchyroll Butter by Asako Yuzuki (Review): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/10/butter-by-asako-yuzuki-review-novel-konkatsu-killer-kanae-kijima A Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata (Review): https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/26/books/a-woman-of-pleasure-kiyoko-murata.html 2NE1 Re-signed: https://www.nme.com/news/music/yg-announces-2ne1-will-return-with-a-world-tour-3776672 Stamp Bot: https://x.com/StampsBot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
07/07/2024

Episode 10: The Grass is Always Greener

The grass is always greener on the other side, which I am pleased about! After a bit of a rocky week I am back, bright eyed and bushy tailed with Episode 10 of Bilingual Bento, I get a bit mushy when talking about my 8 year anniversary with Drew, feeling positive but cautious about the UK General Election results, very excited about new summer anime and some amazing news about new season announcements coming Winter 2024 and 2025! As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode: What is Emetophobia?: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/emetophobia/ Does The Dog Die?: https://www.doesthedogdie.com/about General Election Results: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2024/jul/04/uk-general-election-results-2024-live-in-full My Wife Has No Emotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w6kmcxI7JU&ab_channel=Crunchyroll Plus-Sized Elf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thOlcnaGx5c&ab_channel=ArashiCh. Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Manga): https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864 Apothecary Diaries Season 2: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/7/7/the-apothecary-diaries-season-2-anime-crunchyroll-2025 Beastars Final Season - Part 1 (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7uJtCf4ASg&ab_channel=TOHOanimation%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%A Witch Hat Atelier (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi3BYgM_PWg&ab_channel=avexpictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min

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Episode 0: Bilingual Bento Trailer

Here's the trailer for Bilingual Bento, my very first podcast! Blingual Bento is a delightful mix of language learning, cultural tidbits, and entertainment. Just like a bento box, this podcast offers a variety of flavours to savour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bilingual Bento is a delightful mix of language learning, cultural tidbits, and entertainment. Just like a bento box, this podcast offers a variety of flavours to savour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Rebecca Robb
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

18
Rating

Explicit
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