This podcast is for those who want to improve their listening skills by diving into the world of interesting stories and the news ! Each podcast will have a list of helpful vocabulary! Enjoy :)!! 

Kate´s speaking :)

I’m introducing manga that are great for studying Japanese! 📖🇯🇵Here are 5 reasons why I recommend these manga.Reading manga in Japanese can be difficult, but these are easier than most! 😊
日本語勉強におすすめのマンガを紹介しています。どうしておすすめなのか、５つのポイントを紹介します。
マンガを読むのはむずかしいです。でもこのマンガはほかのマンガよりもやさしいですよ！

ANIME ・MANGA TALK | アニメ・マンガトーク | Japanese listening practice N4-N3

The Best Manga for Learning Japanese!日本語勉強におすすめのマンガ！ [Japanese listening practice]

「薬屋のひとりごと」「SAKAMOTO DAYS」「私の幸せな結婚」今やっている新しいアニメについて、チャットGPTとお話ししてみました。いつもより少し難しいですが、ぜひ日本語の練習に聞いてみてください。informal speechのlisteningにもいいビデオです。
I had a conversation with ChatGPT about some of the newest anime currently airing in 2025:  
*The Apothecary Diaries*, *SAKAMOTO DAYS*, and *My Happy Marriage*.  

This video might be a bit more challenging than usual, but it's great for practicing Japanese listening!  
It's also a good resource for getting used to **informal speech** in conversation.


Chatting About New Anime with ChatGTP! ChatGPTと新しいアニメの話をしてみた！[Japanese listening practice] 

I went to the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime exhibition “Hashira Exhibition.”
In this video, I also introduce other anime and manga exhibitions happening in 2025!
The first 30 seconds is music only. *Note* This audio is originally a youtube video(Easy Japanese Tutor SACHIKO ).

Tokyo Anime Exhibitions!東京に行ったらアニメ展に行こう[Japanese listening practice]

In this video, I talk about why anime with long titles have become popular recently.
I also explain the growing popularity of “Narou-kei anime,” such as “Tensura” and “Re:Zero”!
ダンまち、転スラ、リゼロ、このすば…最近どうして、長いタイトルのアニメが人気なのかについて話します。最近人気の「なろう系アニメ」についても説明しています！


[Japanese listening practice]どうして人気？長いタイトルのアニメ｜Why Are Anime with Long Titles So Popular?

Recommended Studio Ghibli Movies for Learning Japanese - Best 3
日本語勉強におすすめのジブリ映画 Best 3を紹介します。

 • My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
 • Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008)
 • Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)

This program is a good audio resource for people at JLPT N4 or N3 level.

3 Best Ghibli Movies to Study Japanese　日本語勉強におすすめのジブリ映画 Best 3

2024年で見てよかったアニメを３つ紹介します!
introducing three anime that I really enjoyed in 2024.
