It’s been 25 years since Zoids: Chaotic Century hit Japanese screens, and the franchise certainly been through it’s ups and downs – as is the case for many series designed to sell products! However, the Zoids model kits took off with the support of the anime, and the series certainly has a lasting legacy! This episode, special guests Terrance Drye aka The Drye Guy and Local cosplay creator Brendan aka the Aussie Obelix, join us to talk all things zoids, model kits and a whole load more unhinged laughter. Buckle up for a messy one with all the trimmings – plus the latest anime news and watch ..read more

This episode, we’re jumping into the mind of Fujimoto Tatsuki, creator of Chainsaw Man and Fire Punch, as we talk his latest animated outing – Look Back! This 50-minute film is a beautiful semi-autobiographical tale of two young girls who bond over manga, showcasing the mangaka journey and the struggles it entails! This film doesn’t pull its punches and showcases Fujimoto’s ability to write and draw complex characters and emotions with some incredibly unique scenes. All this, plus a flood of anime news, manga recommendations - and a LOT of tangents for some reason! More background on Look ..read more

We're BACK and it's time to get spooky! Halloween is upon us and as we do every year, our Patreon members have helped us choose the topic of this episode - and it's Classic Yōkai! Yōkai play a big role in Japanese supernatural stories and its concepts share similarities with the Shinto religion, including spirits inhabiting objects, locations and animals. We've got a handful of fascinating Yōkai focused anime for you to check out this Halloween - from comedy to romance to, of course, thrillers and horror! Plus - what we're watching this season and news on a big controversy that's hit Crunc ..read more

This episode, the Autumn/Fall Anime season is here and its… oddly small? The final quarter of the year would historically see a trove of great anime to check out, but this time it’s looking like relatively slim pickings after a blockbuster Summer season! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a few great selections to tide you over – which means a chance to finally watch some of that back catalogue! … Right? This plus the latest anime news, our picks from the summer season and news on our upcoming schedule for the Halloween Special! EPISODE SEGMENTS 00:00:00 – Show Opener 00:03:44 – T ..read more

This episode, we’re talking about two things: Tanks and Girls! That’s right, we’re been diving into the back catalogue to check out the beloved anime franchise Girls und Panzer! So why has this series become such a juggernaut and is it worth your time to check it out? This, plus an extended news section and… a Nut Butter Bar? Wut?   VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbit Tifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy SUPPORT US Patreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFi Buy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi JOIN THE KAWAII ..read more

The 2023 Summer Anime season is finally here and there's plenty to talk about as always - but we have a Big Old Asterix hanging over this episode! We originally recorded a whole episode with Keiralee a week before this, and something went wrong with our recording of just Aaron's mic! Without it, the episode made little sense so we opted to re-record with Aaron and Kyle and include Kieralee's comments that we scavenged from the previous version as she was not able to make it for the re-recording. So please bear with Kyle and Aaron as they guide our way through this years picks from the team ..read more

This episode, we’re taking a brief break before we start talking Girls und Panzers to help us line up the team and let them recover from sickness and work! So instead – we’re sharing with you a short film Kyle found at a convention! Cocolors is a short dystopian tale produced in 2017 and, while it’s not the most mind blowing of films, it is certainly a unique and interesting story some of you might be interested in checking out! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbit Tifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy ..read more

It’s been 15 years since one of the weirdest controversies (and programming choices) in anime history. In mid-2009, the second season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya’s was under way when fans had a moment of Dejavu – it seemed like the same episode had aired for three weeks straight? This was the start of the series’ infamous Endless Eight arch – a timeloop where 8 almost identical episodes were aired back to back, with only minor changes. Why was this done? How did it impact the series reception? And does anyone actually like this? No. This plus the latest anime news, podcast cats an ..read more

The Summer Olympics are on in Paris and the sports are being done! *yay sports!* But one sport in particular has caught our eye… Yes! It’s Volleyball - and for us otaku’s that means Haikyu!! With Olympic fever at a high and the final Haikyu movie expected to arrive in the next 12 months, there’s never been a better time to dive into this series! Plus the latest anime news and what we're watching - and caffeine! #Note: This episode was recorded online so apologies for the delays in our response times and lower quality audio!# VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Tifa ..read more

This episode, Kyle and Kenny dive deep into the history of Studio Gainax – a beloved anime studio with over 40 years of history which sadly declared bankruptcy in 2024. Gainax was an anime studio established by fans and ultimately fell apart due to mismanagement and bad financial behaviour. So what were the origins of this studio and how did this historic studio go from the global recognition to law suits and administration? All this, plus the latest anime news, expired kitkat’s and Durian ice cream? VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFi Kyle’s YouTube: https://www.yo ..read more