Trent Breward, recently returned from his trip to Japan, shares his on-the-ground experiences with Japan’s vibrant wrestling scene, offering insights into live events, fan culture, and how Japanese wrestling (puroresu) differs from what Western audiences may expect.
We then return to last episode’s discussion of the Americanisation of anime, and early dubbing pioneer Fred Ladd. Drawing from Ladd’s DVD commentary on the U.S. localisation of Gigantor, Craig analyses how editing choices, cultural reframing, and narrative adjustments shaped early American perceptions of Japanese animation.
This episode was recorded at Hobart’s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on 4 Dec 2025.
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