Anime
The legend you've never heard of
The Japanese art forms that have shaped more of the West's story telling than you may realise Audio
'First of its kind' Polynesian anime explores voyaging legends
'First of its kind' Polynesian anime explores voyaging legends. Audio
Review: The Place Promised in Our Early Days
Dan Slevin returns to Japan through the medium of a classic anime romance, The Place Promised in Our Early Days. Video
The Kiwi who fell in love with an anime character
Love is a curious thing – and nobody knows that better than Jonty Trietsch. His year-long romantic relationship with a fictional anime character named Rem is the subject of a new short documentary 2D… Video, Audio
Review: Weathering With You
Fans of anime (and Japan) should seek out the new classic Weathering With You, says Dan Slevin. Video
Beyond Obsession - Sneakerheads
DJ Sir-Vere's sneaker obsession has seen him amass an impressive 500 pairs of kicks, some worth tens of thousands of dollars. Audio
Scarlet Johansson playing a Japanese character
The casting of Scarlet Johansson as a Japanese character has been branded as Hollywood white-washing. Audio
How To Survive Armageddon
Founder of the Armageddon conventions Bill Geradts on the joys and challenges of running the Trans-Tasman pop culture event (which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary), also his obsession with… Audio
Dubbing was his DigiDestiny
American voice actor Joshua Seth has been heard in hundreds of video games, commercials and movies over the years. He's something of a specialist in the only type of foreign film and television that… Audio
Asian report for 30 June 2009
Sapna Samant concludes her two part story looking into anime and manga. Today she sees how anime and manga affect life and creativity in New Zealand. Audio
Asian Report for 23 June 2009
Sapna Samant looks at the cult of anime and Hello Kitty, the doll that was created in 1974. Audio