The Konbini Pop! Podcast

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!  Show Notes:  0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Guest Intro: Valerie 3:10 - A Layperson and the Weebs of the Cloth 14:21 - Leah & Valerie Banished to Horny Jail  18:40 - A Badass Bitch and...The Other One: Sango vs. Kagome 26:45 - The Empty Husk that is Kikyo: History vs. Chemistry 36:26 - He Reproduced by Budding: Naraku the Incel 41:20 - The Real Compensation Wives of Inuyasha: Of Husbandos and Non-canon Characters 50:09 - Head Empty, No Thoughts Here: Final Thoughts on Final Act 56:32 - “Everyone’s Parents are Dead in Inuyasha!” 1:01:02 - The Height of Pubescent Romance 1:03:24 - Last-Minute Words of Wisdom 1:09:37 - Hot Takes on Hot Tracks: Music 1:11:56 - Outro 1:14:56 - Credits   Socials:  ⭐Twitter ⭐Instagram  ⭐My Anime List  ⭐YouTube  ⭐Website    Credits: Production for the Konbini Pop!™ is completed by Leah Yves. Logo created by Leah Yves. Theme music composed by Ozeyzin for professional and personal use. Konbini Pop!™ is a podcast under the Poison Places Productions umbrella. All other rights reserved. Additional background music by KODOMOi  Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0  Music promoted by Music Panda - Vlog No Copyright Free Music Video Link: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q   INUYASHA™ is a product of Kabushiki Kaisha Shogakuka Shueisha Production. This podcast is under Fair Use. Pursuant to Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976. Any use of works in our videos and podcast is de minimis, transformative, and constitutes fair use under the Copyright laws of the United States. Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes of such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Any improper attempts to takedown or claim our videos may be subject to 17 U.S.C. 512(f) claim for bad faith under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.  If you want to discuss any content in our videos and podcasts, please contact us at [email protected] before initiating any takedown requests.  Failure to do so may constitute bad faith.

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!   Show Notes 0:07  - Intro  2:56 - Middle School was a Time: Katarina’s Observations 6:31 - A Feudal Fairy Tale: Lia’s History with the Show 14:23 - The History and Imagination of Rumiko Takahashi’s Worlds 25:39 - Your Favorite Half Dog-Demon Boy 29:08 - The Wild West of the Sengoku Period  34:45 - Two Sides of the Same Coin: Yokai & Kami and their influence on Inuyasha 47:45 - Cintamani & Magatama : The Possible Influences of The Shikon Jewel 54:54 - Outro  RESOURCES: ⭐http://www.furinkan.com/takahashi/bio.html ⭐https://sgcafe.com/2015/04/life-size-bronze-anime-statues-unveiled-birthplace-anime-nerima-tokyo/ ⭐https://www.furinkan.com/iycompanion/culture/references/sengoku.html ⭐https://manabi-japan.jp/en/culture/20200107_17687/#:~:text=The%20earliest%20of%20these%20is,the%20Tosa%20school%20of%20painting. ⭐https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMPu9PRXx0Y ⭐https://aboutjapan.japansociety.org/religion-in-tokugawa-japan#:~:text=Many%20Buddhist%20monasteries%20had%20grown,protected%20by%20armies%20of%20monks. ⭐https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto#:~:text=Shinto%20is%20a%20polytheistic%20belief,the%20collective%20group%20of%20kami. ⭐https://www.furinkan.com/iycompanion/culture/references/yokai.html ⭐http://yokai.com/inugami/ ⭐http://yokai.com/okuriinu/ ⭐https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magatama#Yasakani_no_Magatama ⭐https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cintamani ⭐https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/cintamani-0013583 ⭐https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-07-21/rumiko-takahashi-inducted-into-will-eisner-comic-awards-hall-of-fame/.134542 ⭐https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Inuyasha:_The_Final_Act_episodes Socials:  ⭐Twitter ⭐Instagram  ⭐My Anime List  ⭐YouTube  ⭐Website    Credits: Production for the Konbini Pop!™ is completed by Leah Yves. Logo created by Leah Yves. Theme music composed by Ozeyzin. Konbini Pop!™ is a podcast under the Poison Places Productions umbrella. All rights reserved. INUYASHA™ is a product of Kabushiki Kaisha Shogakuka Shueisha Production. This podcast is under Fair Use. Pursuant to Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976. Any use of works in our videos and podcast is de minimis, transformative, and constitutes fair use under the Copyright laws of the United States. Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes of such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Any improper attempts to takedown or claim our videos may be subject to 17 U.S.C. 512(f) claim for bad faith under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.  If you want to discuss any content in our videos and podcasts, please contact us at [email protected] before initiating any takedown requests.  Failure to do so may constitute bad faith.

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!   Show Notes 0:00 - Intro 2:39 - Satoshi Kon’s Dreamscapes  5:27 - The Magical Realism Tour 10:13 - All That We See or Seem… 14:25 - Blue Butterflies & Chrysalises(Alt. The Dream of Being Whole) 20:51 - Perfectly Blurred Realities 26:06 - Black Eyes, Like Doll’s Eyes 31:22- New Year’s Dreams of Family 36:29 - Recommendations  45:28 - Outro    Resources  New York Times Obituary For Satoshi Kon  English Translation of Satoshi Kon’s Final Words  “Excuse Me,Who Are You?”: Performance, the Gaze, and the Female in the Works of Kon Satoshi by Susan Napier (2006)  A GIRL DIVIDED: THE FRAGMENTED SHŌJO IN PERFECT BLUE DYLAN LEVY / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN  Komatsu, Mikikazu (22 October 2018). "Madhouse Founder Explains The Reason for Production Halt of Satoshi Kon's Dreaming Machine Film".  10 Hollywood Movies That May Have Been Inspired By Anime  Japanese Dreams: Culture and Cosmology  Dreams, Myths, and Fairy Tales in Japan by Hayao Kawai  Hatsuyume: The First Dream of the Year in Japan  by Matthew Coslett    Socials:  ⭐Twitter ⭐Instagram  ⭐My Anime List  ⭐YouTube  ⭐Website    Credits: Production for the Konbini Pop!™ is completed by Leah Yves. Logo created by Leah Yves. Theme music composed by Ozeyzin. Konbini Pop!™ is a podcast under the Poison Places Productions umbrella. All rights reserved. This podcast is under Fair Use. Pursuant to Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976. Any use of works in our videos and podcast is de minimis, transformative, and constitutes fair use under the Copyright laws of the United States. Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes of such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Any improper attempts to takedown or claim our videos may be subject to 17 U.S.C. 512(f) claim for bad faith under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.  If you want to discuss any content in our videos and podcasts, please contact us at [email protected] before initiating any takedown requests.  Failure to do so may constitute bad faith.

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.    Show Notes 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - It’s Called Fashion, Sweety (Of Poses and Clothes) 11:39 - How to Be a Gang-Star (An Anti-Drug PSA) 14:58 - So You’ve Joined a Gang 20:41 - Amplified Daddy Issues  21:57 - Stands of the Year Awards 30:58 - Doppio Guaio 37:46 - Would You Kill Bruno For a Scooby Snack? 40:11 - Body-Switching Hijinks   42:35 - King Crimson Dethroned 48:40 - Final Verdict 52:47 - Fan Stands  57:52- Outro    Additional Credits & Resources:    The following interviews were consulted while researching the content for this episode. ✨Araki Hirohiko Interview: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure【English Subbed】1/3 ✨Araki Hirohiko Interview: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure【English Subbed】2/3 ✨Araki Hirohiko Interview: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure【English Subbed】3/3 ✨Araki Sensei Talks Diamond Is Unbreakable | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure | VIZ ✨Hirohiko Araki draws all Jojo Protagonists [8x Faster Version with Music] ✨Hirohiko Araki Interview From 2006 | English Sub ✨Ask 100 Questions To Hirohiko Araki (English Sub) | Rare Araki Interview From 2003 | Part 1/2 ✨Ask 100 Questions To Hirohiko Araki (English Sub) | Rare Araki Interview From 2003 | Part 2/2 ✨Hirohiko Araki Interview from 1993! ENGLISH SUB ✨Hirohiko Araki explains the recent Vento Aureo Trademark   Socials:  ⭐Twitter  ⭐Instagram  ⭐YouTube  ⭐Website    Credits: Production for the Konbini Pop!™ is completed by Leah Yves. Logo created by Leah Yves. Theme music composed by Ozeyzin. Konbini Pop!™ is a podcast under the Poison Places Productions umbrella. All rights reserved. This podcast is under Fair Use. Pursuant to Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976. Any use of works in our videos and podcast is de minimis, transformative, and constitutes fair use under the Copyright laws of the United States. Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes of such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Any improper attempts to takedown or claim our videos may be subject to 17 U.S.C. 512(f) claim for bad faith under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.  If you want to discuss any content in our videos and podcasts, please contact us at [email protected] before initiating any takedown requests.  Failure to do so may constitute bad faith.

Note: This episode contains spoilers for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Parts 1-8. Listen at your own risk!    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!    Show Notes  0:00 - Intro 1:27 - The Part Skipper and The JoJo Convert 9:27 -  Sexy Psychic Family vs. Sexy Psychic Vampire 15:51 - My Two Dads are Dummy Thicc 20:14 - Irredeemable Bastards 21:59 - Creator Insight: Hirohiko Araki  25:58 - Respect the Drip  29:27 - Mood Music  35:57 - JoJo & Stand Arrows  39:42 - Thanks for Tuning In! (Outro)   Additional Credits & Resources:  Up to 10 seconds were included of the following Parodied JOJO’s Bizarre Adventure’s songs. Konbini Pop!™ does not claim to own these covers. Please support the creators by looking at their YouTube channels and content; they are hilarious guys.  ✨Giorno’s theme but its the best part on kazoo by Crezno  ✨Fighting gold but it’s perfectly kazoo’d by - Moog    The following interviews were consulted while researching the content for this episode. ✨Araki Hirohiko Interview: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure【English Subbed】1/3 ✨Araki Hirohiko Interview: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure【English Subbed】2/3 ✨Araki Hirohiko Interview: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure【English Subbed】3/3 ✨Araki Sensei Talks Diamond Is Unbreakable | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure | VIZ ✨Hirohiko Araki draws all Jojo Protagonists [8x Faster Version with Music] ✨Hirohiko Araki Interview From 2006 | English Sub ✨Ask 100 Questions To Hirohiko Araki (English Sub) | Rare Araki Interview From 2003 | Part 1/2 ✨Ask 100 Questions To Hirohiko Araki (English Sub) | Rare Araki Interview From 2003 | Part 2/2 ✨Hirohiko Araki Interview from 1993! ENGLISH SUB ✨Hirohiko Araki explains the recent Vento Aureo Trademark   Socials:  ⭐Instagram  ⭐My Anime List  ⭐YouTube  ⭐Website    Credits: Production for the Konbini Pop!™ is completed by Adrienne Beckham. Logo created by Leah Yves. Theme music composed by Ozeyzin. Konbini Pop!™ is a podcast under the Poison Places Productions umbrella. All rights reserved. This podcast is under Fair Use. Pursuant to Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976. Any use of works in our videos and podcast is de minimis, transformative, and constitutes fair use under the Copyright laws of the United States. Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes of such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Any improper attempts to takedown or claim our videos may be subject to 17 U.S.C. 512(f) claim for bad faith under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.  If you want to discuss any content in our videos and podcasts, please contact us at [email protected] before initiating any takedown requests.  Failure to do so may constitute bad faith.

Show Notes: 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! 0:00 – Enter the Konbini (Intro) 1:49 – Meet the Hosts 8:34 – “A Quick Stop for Your Anime Needs” 11:06 – Tabula Rasa  14:58 –  Back in My Day (The Wild West of Anime Culture) 20:41 – How the Turn Tables (Anime is Cool Now) 24:00 – The Interrogation of a Fetus 43:17 – The Master & The Apprentice (Outro) Follow Us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/KonbiniPop Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/konbinipop/ My Anime List – https://myanimelist.net/profile/KonbiniPopPod   Credits: Production for the Konbini Pop!™ is completed by Adrienne Beckham. Logo created by Leah Yves. Host icons created using Picrew.me by @utoooooxs. Theme music composed by Ozeyzin. Konbini Pop!™ is a podcast under the Poison Places Productions umbrella. All rights reserved. This podcast is under Fair Use. Pursuant to Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976. Any use of works in our videos and podcast is de minimis, transformative, and constitutes fair use under the Copyright laws of the United States. Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes of such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Any improper attempts to takedown or claim our videos may be subject to 17 U.S.C. 512(f) claim for bad faith under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.  If you want to discuss any content in our videos and podcasts, please contact us at [email protected] before initiating any takedown requests.  Failure to do so may constitute bad faith.