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You should read (or watch) Oshi no Ko [推しの子]

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  This picture is a lie. The smile, the wink, the star in her eye, the candy colors suggesting sweet innocence and youthful energy. They are all lies. The girl in this picture is Ai Hoshino and she is an idol. In the Japanese entertainment industry "idols" are essentially pop stars, usually part of a themed group. They are called idols because these young women's job is to be idolized.  Idol fans are demanding and unforgiving. They crave an object of worship, an embodiment of innocence, cuteness, and dare I say...moe. To fans, idols are both more and less than human. In exchange for their adoration, idol fans demand a perfect lie. It is career suicide for an idol to have a public, romantic relationship. The illusion of purity would be forever shattered. If your idol belongs to someone else then she cannot ever belong to you. Heaven forbid an idol have a child, let alone two children, out of wedlock, at the age of 16.  This is the predicament that Ai Hoshino finds herself

The Beginners Guide to Anime and Manga - Part 1

In this episode, Isekai Sensei-Sama, Kermit D. Grog, and Bento Baggins are answering questions for everyone new to anime and manga. Since this episode recording went very long, it's been split into two parts. Subscribe or follow in your favorite podcast app so you don't miss part 2 next week! Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Facebook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.

Heroine Addiction: A Talented Maid

It's more Heroine Addiction, and this time Isekai Sensei-Sama and Bento Baggins are discussing  A Talented Maid . Follow on  Twitter  and subscribe on  YouTube  so you don't miss new episodes. You can also follow us on  Facebook , or reach us by email at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com .

Reviewstravaganza II

  It's been a year, so it's time for the annual REVIEWSTRAVAGANZA! Isekai Sensei-Sama, Bento Baggins, and Kermit D. Grog are talking recommendations. The Snow Country Hunting Life of the Northern Nobleman and the Eagle-like Wife [Hokuou Kizoku to Moukinzuma no Yukiguni Karigurashi] Assassination Classroom   &   The Elusive Samurai Battle Angel Alita Captain Corinth: The Galactic Navy Officer Becomes an Adventurer Wise Man's Reincarnation: Five Kingdoms [Ijin Tensei - Gokoku Warfare] LV999 Villager [LV999 no Murabito] Mashle: Muscles and Magic Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Facebook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gma