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Bento Radio

Bento Radio

By: Alex Holt-Cohan
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After more than two decades of devouring every shonen, shojo, seinen, and josei anime he could find, this seasoned oldtaku is still watching—week to week, episode by episode—and he’s not stopping anytime soon. Join him every week for fresh takes on your favorite series, hidden gems you’ve never heard of, and the kind of anime reflections only years of obsession can bring.



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Episodes
  • Witch Hat Atelier
    Jun 25 2026

    In this episode of Bento Radio, I take a deep dive into one of the year’s most fascinating fantasy anime and explore why Witch Hat Atelier resonates so strongly with artists and creative people. We discuss its beautiful worldbuilding, its thoughtful magic system, the importance of apprenticeship, and what the series has to say about learning, teaching, and mastering a craft.


    Along the way, I compare its approach to creativity with series like Frieren and Chainsaw Man, examine how the show reflects real artistic education, and explore why its themes are surprisingly relevant to today’s conversations about AI and creative work.


    If you enjoy thoughtful anime criticism and discussions about storytelling, worldbuilding, and the creative process, this episode is for you.


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    39 mins
  • His and Her Circumstances
    Jun 18 2026

    His and Her Circumstances is unlike any other romance anime from it's time but it's also how you get shows like Horimiya and out and I are Polar Opposites to name a few and that's befor you deal with the fact that it's the thing that Ginax made and Hideki Anno directed after Evangelion and you already have the reason to watch it

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    39 mins
  • Dead Account
    Jun 11 2026

    This week on Bento Radio, Alex takes a look at Dead Account, a supernatural battle shonen built around haunted social media accounts, digital ghosts, and internet culture. While the premise is surprisingly interesting, the series struggles under the weight of its influences.


    The episode explores how modern shonen evolved from Dragon Ball to Hunter x Hunter, Naruto, and Jujutsu Kaisen, and examines where Dead Account fits into that lineage. Along the way, Alex discusses anime’s relationship with technology, social media, and why borrowing great ideas isn’t enough if you don’t understand what made them work in the first place.


    A deep dive into one of the most fascinating misses in recent anime.

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    36 mins
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