After a two-week hiatus, Talk Kyu is back—and we’re going straight for the jugular.

In this solo deep dive, we unpack why Kpop Demon Hunter didn’t just succeed—it shattered expectations and exposed everything Pixar and Disney have been getting wrong. From preachy storytelling and safe animation styles to generic character arcs and flat cultural relevance, the cracks are showing.

We revisit the MACS theory (Message, Artstyle, Character, Story/X-Factor) from our YouTube video breakdown—and take it further. Why do modern audiences resonate with chaos over caution? Why did Huntrix have to be female? And what does this mean for the future of animation?

Bold takes, spicy theories, and no mouse-eared mercy.

What you’ll hear:

– Why Disney/Pixar’s formulas are failing

– The brilliance of Kpop Demon Hunter’s visual and cultural design

– How anime and K-pop understand their audience better

– Our unfiltered theory on why Huntrix couldn’t be male

– What animation studios need to learn from this moment

Listen now and join the post-empire conversation.

Stay curious. Stay nerdy. This is Talk Kyu, available @talkkyunow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms!

Did The Beginning After The End just PowerPoint its way through Season 1?

In this episode of Talk Kyu, we dive deep into the anime adaptation that’s split the internet. From animation memes to surprisingly rich world-building, we explore every angle of Season 1—what worked, what flopped, and what fans around the world are saying.

We’re not holding back:

- Brutally honest takes

- Global audience reactions (Reddit, MAL, YouTube, and more)

- Final verdict & rating from the Talk Kyu team

Join the convo and let us know if you think it deserved the Season 2!

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In this week's episode, we round-up everything going on in the anime space.

We discuss the controversies surrounding the Lord of the Mysteries release, the crazy finances of AI pictures, the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle trailer, the confirmation of Frieren Season 2, and more.

So buckle up, grab some drinks, grab some snacks and let's talk about what the hell is going on with Anime recently.

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Also, as promised, if you want to enjoy Lord of the Mysteries but without any fear of spoilers, check out AniNews https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@aninews⁩

A new contender for anime of the year just dropped.

In this week's episode, we discuss the most hyped anime of the year - Lord of the Mysteries, written by Cuttlefish That Loves Diving and produced by B.CMAY Pictures.

More written material than Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, more frame per minute than Solo Leveling or Jujutsu Kaisen, more simultaneous dub and sub global release than any media content before, and the studios calling it the bastion of 2D animation, this juggernaut is ready to challenge for the crown of the best anime of 2025.

So buckle up, grab some drinks, grab some snacks and let's talk about the insanity that is this anime, or rather, this donghua.

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This week's episode got out of hand.

In this week's episode, we discuss the infamous anime Tokyo Revengers written and illustrated by Ken Wakui and produced by Liden Films. I watched all three seasons of it and it honestly left me aching to talk to someone about it.

So buckle up, grab some drinks, grab some snacks and let's talk about the insanity that is this anime.

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Meet the new hot exchange student.

Welcome to our podcast Talk Kyu where we try to pull interesting rabbits out of the rabbit hole that is anime. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant and rapidly growing world of Donghua, aka Chinese anime — from its unique art styles and storytelling traditions to how it differs from Japanese anime and Western animation. From fantasy epics to modern romances, there’s a whole world of Chinese animation waiting to be explored!

Whether you’re a hardcore otaku or just donghua-curious, hopefully you will love this short intro to the art form. Follow for some incredible recommendations coming in the next episodes and comment below if you have a great recommendation of your own.

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The animators forgot their budget again!

Welcome to our podcast Talk Kyu where we try to pull interesting rabbits out of the rabbit hole that is anime. In this episode, we take a look at a new anime from a Chinese studio that took us by surprise.

"The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming" from Big Firebird Culture Studios is an action packed anime about a gifted spirit pet master who gets ambushed ....... by his own pet ? Beautiful visuals, amazing fight scenes, captivating sound scores, here are our favorite reasons to add this to your watchlist.

Nana's reasons -

1. ​Actual stakes to fights
2. ​The trainers are also equally involved

Bubba's reasons -

1. ​Competent protagonist
2. ​Amazing fight choreography
3. ​Great visuals
4. ​Interesting plot

Overall cooked meter - 8/10