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Marc Zhang - In conversation with Animarathon
Mark is interviewing authors of Animarathon - a radio station in Jakarta featuring a growing selection of ani songs and nurturing anime culture. Today we will hear all about the passions of anime lovers - crushes, nice characters, and why fans are collecting figurines. Hear all about the three distinct types of anime enthusiasts and the emotional side of anime that may bring a tear or two and how Animarathon started their cool journey.
Show Notes:
???? Animarathon is a special super cool anime music program. 00:34
???? Only radio station in Jakarta with ani songs: the anime community in Indonesia is growing. 03:24
3️⃣ There are three types of listeners: anime is a very polarized scene. 04:52
???? Mark purchased his favorite figurine for a lot of money: cosplayers, gamers, and collectors. 06:48
???? Digimon, Dragonball Z, Pokemon, Bunny Girl Senpai: the first shows that got them into anime. 09:11
???? Mark’s enemy crush: Infinite Stratos and Laura Bodewig. 10:29
???? Inspired by anime shows: music, DJs, Moe Shop, Porter Robinson. 11:23
???? Cool series and movies to watch: Detective Conan, Blue Lock,
????♀️ Top 3 female characters and top 3 anime: yes, boys do cry with anime. 16:10
????️ Funny stories about Animarathon show: listeners coming in the show. 22:47
???? How Animarathon chooses songs for the show. 24:52
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