KFR 160: The 2026 Spring Anime Season feels small?

KFR 160: The 2026 Spring Anime Season feels small?

Author: Bad Bard Productions April 8, 2026 Duration: 1:09:45
Kawaii-Fi Radio - Anime Podcast
NewsAnimationArtsLeisureManga
A new anime season is upon us and it’s an odd one. We have some popular returning series and a few new surefire hits, but it feels like it’s missing something?Join us as we share our picks for the season, a few raised eyebrows and even a disclaimer!Plus, the latest anime news and enough bad jokes to make your sensei embarrassed!SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi NEWS ITEMS- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run Anime's '2nd Stage' Reveals 2026 Debut in Video- Golden Kamuy Anime's Final Arc Continues in Winter With 'Runaway Train' Climax- Kadokawa Reveals Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi Anime Film's October 23 Opening- Deadline: Live-Action Gundam Film Casts Gemma Chua-Tran- Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Gets 2nd Season VIDEOS!Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFiKyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbitTifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kawaiifianime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleYT Music: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-Fi-YMCastbox: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiCastboxGoodpod: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-fiGoodpodAmazon Music: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAmazonPocket Casts: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiPocket EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:02:14 – 2026 Spring Anime Season 00:03:18 – Reincarnated as a Slime Season 400:09:18 – Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 400:14:19 – MAO00:18:35 – Daemons of the Shadow Realm00:22:45 – Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home!00:25:33 – Petals of Reincarnation00:33:20 – The Ramparts of Ice00:36:38 – Witch Hat Atelier00:42:31 – BEASTARS FINAL SEASON00:47:17 – Rooster Fighter00:50:38 – Anime Communique01:08:26 – Next Time, goofing and Sakura wars? Tags:Anime,Manga,Anime Podcast,podcast,Anime Recommendations,,anime reviews,New anime,top 10 anime,Best anime,anime news,Tensura,Ascendance of a Bookworm, MAO,Daemons of the Shadow Realm,Pardon the Intrusion I'm Home!,Petals of Reincarnation,The Ramparts of Ice,Witch Hat Atelier, BEASTARS,Rooster Fighter,Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure,

There's a particular kind of excitement that comes from diving into a new series or rediscovering a forgotten gem, and that's the feeling Kawaii-Fi Radio-Anime Podcast aims to capture every time. Created by Bad Bard Productions, this isn't just a rundown of headlines; it's a conversational space for anyone drawn to anime, manga, and the wider otaku culture. You'll hear discussions that range from the latest industry news and seasonal must-watches to thoughtful recommendations from the vast back catalogue, ensuring both newcomers and long-time fans find something to connect with. The tone is intentionally welcoming and all-ages, focusing on shared enthusiasm rather than insider gatekeeping. Episodes arrive every two weeks, filled with genuine reactions and deep dives, complemented by additional monthly content on their YouTube channel. It feels less like a formal review show and more like hanging out with friends who just watched something incredible and can't wait to talk about it. Tune into this podcast for a consistent, friendly voice in the ever-expanding world of Japanese animation, where the classics get as much love as the newest hits.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Official website RSS
Kawaii-Fi Radio - Anime Podcast
Podcast Episodes
KFR 133: Anime Hotpot 2024! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:30
It’s the end of the year and that means it’s time for an Anime Hotpot Episode!Each of us have brought an anime series from the back catalogue to share as we wind down for the end of the year – so what’s going in the pot…
KFR 132: 25 years of Zoids anime! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:46
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 t…
KFR 131: Looking back with Look Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:16
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 tw…
KFR 130: Classic Yōkai Anime - Halloween! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:12:36
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 supernat…
KFR 129: Where is the BIG Autumn Anime Season??? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:36
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 a…
KFR 128: Girls Und Panzers? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:07
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 juggern…
KFR 127X: What is COCOLORS? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:22
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…
KFR 127: Haruhi, Melancholy and Endless 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:07
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 –…
KFR 126: Now is the perfect time to watch Haikyu!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:56
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 an…
KFR 125: The History of Gainax - Studio in Focus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:49
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 u…

«12345678...10»