Big in Japan 2023: Anime, Murakami and Legend of Zelda

Episode 183,   Dec 14, 2023, 10:00 AM

For our last episode of the year, we’re summing up the year in culture with Matt Schley, Alyssa I. Smith, Thu-Huong Ha and Owen Ziegler, who tell us why anime dominated in 2023, which books stood out among a lackluster crowd and why the Zelda franchise is experiencing a renaissance.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.

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Owen Ziegler: Articles 

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