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In our latest episode, Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) put on their reporter hats, shuffle paper, and ruminate on some recent shocking NEWS items that have shaken Japan to it's very core (Core Fighter, that is...).
They include:
Taro Okamoto's atomic bomb mural in Tokyo to be restored
McDonald’s anime ad in Japan causes controversy overseas
Robbery and injury at a toy store, robbed of "Gunpla" and other items in Tochigi, Utsunomiya FOLLOW THE TOKYOSCOPE BLOG ON SUBSTACK!
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In our latest episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) wrap up their two-part chat about their favorite JAPANESE MUSIC that made them, including song clips, personal anecdotes, pop cultural history, and even a cameo from Battletech era Jim Belushi!
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In our latest episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) discuss the life and legacy of the late BUICHI TERASAWA, the anime + manga creator of such pioneering Japanese pop culture classics as COBRA, GOKU MIDNIGHT EYE, and TAKERU!
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In our latest episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) tells Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) about some of his favorite music to ever come out of Japan, including techno, new wave, and gaming favorites! There's also some Battletech promos, Casey Kasem imitations, and even a Shakey's reference to enjoy!
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Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) and Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) share a chat about the history of all things BARBIE in Japan, from the very beginnings in the late 1950s to the recent movie, which was decidedly not a massive hit in Japan. Find out why during this week’s show!
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Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) flips out and tells Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) are off this week salvaging the remains of Super-X, so we are presenting a 2020 conversation about OTAKU culture from our pre-Pure TokyoScope Patreon episodes! We'll be back with new episodes next week!
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In our latest episode Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) flips out and tells Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) about the top five Japanese movies that blew his mind and opened his cinematic horizons beyond the realms of anime and giant monster movies!
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In our latest episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) goes nuts and tells Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) about the top five Japanese movies that blew his mind and opened his cinematic horizons beyond the realms of anime and giant monster movies! Next week... Patrick's picks!
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Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) bang their heads together to discuss the past, present, and possible futures of Tokyo's dazzling, dizzying SHIBUYA ward! Is it heaven, hell, or the worst of both?
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Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) celebrate the life and work of IPPEI KURI, one of the founders of Japan’s Tatsunoko Productions, a powerhouse of globally loved anime since 1963.
Ippei Kuri was also one of the co-creators of SPEED RACER, and personally directed several episodes of this classic series. He sadly passed away on July 1st, 2023. Please enjoy… and Go! Speed Racer, Go!
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