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Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela
Season 5 · Episode 18

Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela

This one goes out to all the ladies out there... well, and the fellas too if you're interested! The Krewe sits down with avid shojo enthusiast Taryn of Manga Lela Instagram/TikTok fame to talk all things shojo. Together they explore the variety of shojo genres, some challenges faced in the shojo industry, & what makes shojo different from those rambunctious shonen titles! Don't miss out!

Krewe of Japan · Japan Society of New Orleans, JSNO, Krewe of Japan, Krewe of Japan Podcast, Taryn Lela, Manga Lela

October 11, 202451m 9s

Show Notes

This one goes out to all the ladies out there... well, and the fellas too if you're interested! The Krewe sits down with avid shojo enthusiast Taryn of Manga Lela Instagram/TikTok fame to talk all things shojo. Together they explore the variety of shojo genres, some challenges faced in the shojo industry, & what makes shojo different from those rambunctious shonen titles! Don't miss out!

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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------ Past KOJ Anime/Manga/Pop Culture Episodes ------

The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel (S5E10)

Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)

The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)

Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)

The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)

Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S4E15)

Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)

Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)

The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)

The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)

Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)

City Pop & Yu ft. Yu Hayami (S3E14)

How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)

Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)

Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 2) (S3E6)

Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 1) (S3E5)

Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)

Japanese Arcades (S2E16)

How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)

Japanese Theme Parks ft. TDR Explorer (S2E4)

Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)

The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime  (2010's-Present) (S1E18)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age  (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)

We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)

Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)

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Taryn on Instagram

Taryn on Twitter/X

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