It's all music and anime on this week's edition of Duck Amuck in Japan! King Baby Duck chats quickly about the Tokyo International Music Market, as well as giving shoutouts to Bandruption and his DJ friend Mike Rogers. JonStar makes an attempt to dive into the Fucked Up world by listening to The Chemistry of Common Life, David Comes to Life, and th…

When you wish upon a star, your hearts' desires will come true. And for King Baby Duck, visiting Tokyo Disneyland was a legit dream come to life! Hear all about his escapades at the beloved theme park, as well as the advice he has to taking it on successfully. The band Top Secret Man gets a shoutout, and AFLM naturally dives into the beta of Monste…

It's wrestling, manga, music, and furry critters galore in this week's Duck Amuck in Japan! First, King Baby Duck, AFLM, and JonStar play a game of "I Told You So" when reflecting on My Deer Friend Nokotan. Kaiju Big Battel invades Tokyo for the first time, and Japan is treated to exhibitions celebrating Urusei Yatsura, Kaiju No. 8, and Akebi's Sai…

It's been a month, but the Duck Amuck in Japan crew has been busy! King Baby Duck reports back from Tokyo Game Show, and the gang gets excited for the CITY anime adaptation! Not to mention, there's also the return of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid and Grand Blue Dreaming! AFLM finally reads the finale of Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro, and the guys…

School is back in session, as King Baby Duck and JonStar talk about recent classroom interactions. Haru Nemuri and Mass of the Fermenting Dregs brings some great sounds to Shibuya WWW X, and our host watches both Tokyo Godfathers and Heavy Trip for the first time! AFLM and JonStar take on this year's Classic Tetris World Championship's Northeast Re…

Duck Amuck in Japan is back after a small hiatus, as the gang have been up to a hell of a lot! King Baby Duck reports on his time in Kani and Fukuoka, as well as what happened during his special live podcast show. Mama Duck returns to Tokyo, as they witness a live pro wrestling show and -- quite possibly -- the greatest baseball experience ever! AF…

For the first time ever, Duck Amuck in Japan is in front of a live studio audience! The bad news: AFLM and JonStar are not part of it. The good news: King Baby Duck has two very special guests, in the form of Aztech from Hybrid Thoughts and Shiori_Kubrick frontman Yu Wang! Recorded at Fukuoka Girls Commercial High School, KBD acts as moderator betw…

It's been just about a year since King Baby Duck made the big move to Japan, as he reflects on how he's changed since leaving his Boston roots. However, that's not to say he's gotten used to everything, as a trip to the movies recently showed how hard it is not to laugh in a theater. (Also, what's so hard to realize that donuts are for breakfast?!)…

It's a plethora of live shows and anime on this week's episode of Duck Amuck in Japan! King Baby Duck reports on the 25th Anniversary show of TsuShiMaMiRe, and sees both ASAKA and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra live. Speaking of ska, KBD, AFLM, and JonStar share their thoughts on the new album from The Aquabats! Plus, the guys look back at the Spring…

It's been three weeks since the last Duck Amuck in Japan, so a lot's happened! For starters, JonStar bought a house, and King Baby Duck witnessed a last-minute Ginger Root concert in Shibuya. But it's AFLM that had a heck of a weekend, with him working at FAN EXPO Boston! Hear about what went into getting to the convention, the folks who visited hi…

The bad news: King Baby Duck and AFLM forgot to press the record button the first go-around with this episode. The good news: JonStar could finally make it! Hear what happened after the first muck-up, and the things KBD added to his collection for the cheap! My Deer Friend Nokotan takes over the internet, worrying our hosts about whether it'll live…

It's cartoons and anime galore in this week's Duck Amuck in Japan, as King Baby Duck experiences three special exhibitions. The bad news: you can't go to the Frieren and Sgt. Frog ones at Sunshine City he talks about. However, as of this posting, you can check out The Dangers in My Heart one he experienced at Animate Ikebukuro! But that's not all! …

Misread band names? Cute crocodiles? Pandas doing stuff?! An overpacked anime season?!! It's all in a day's work on Duck Amuck in Japan! A plethora of topics are on the table on this week's show! King Baby Duck talks about a wild night of karaoke, as well as a visit to special events involving The Amazing Digital Circus and Bocchi the Rock! AFLM sh…

King Baby Duck isn't the one traversing this time, nor is it AFLM. Nay, it's our very special guest Ladybeard! Hear about his and his BABYBEARD partners-in-crime's time at this year's Anime Boston! The travel, the sights, the long flight, and even some rekindled friendships! There's also some DJ talks, along with some heartfelt stories from Ladybea…

Visions of Dr. Mario run through King Baby Duck's head, as he and JonStar chat about the other Tetris clones that they could be champions of. But of course, this is not what this episode of Duck Amuck in Japan is about! No, like AFLM years back, KBD got to experience what Kyoto had to offer! From Shinto shrines to cherry blossom trees, our host tak…

EliteFourDerek returns to the Duck Amuck in Japan fold, as he shares what he's discovered in Florida. But then, the gang looks back at the legacy of Akira Toriyama, who passed away this month. Hear how even their tangents somehow find a way back to how the likes of Dragon Ball Z influenced these thoughts! Speaking of dragons, AFLM and JonStar final…

It's a whole lot of random on this week's Duck Amuck in Japan, with topics ranging from award shows and metal concerts to art galleries and cute gyarus! But first, King Baby Duck shares an incident that made him feel his not-so-young age, leading towards a chat about this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards! (And no, we're not happy with the results ei…

From Suicide Girls and Powerpuff Girls collaborations to virtual gamings and starting their own record label, TsuShiMaMiRe have accomplished a lot! Now King Baby Duck sits down with the art punk trio to talk all about their last 25 years. Hear about their college life, Mari's pre-punk job, their friendship with WE Are the Asteroid, their new album …

For six years, King Baby Duck, AFLM, and JonStar have had horse girls on their minds. Now, the head of Duck Amuck in Japan bears witness to Uma Musume: Pretty Derby in-person! Hear about the recent live event, and what it was like being the only foreigner there. Queens of the Stone Age come to Tokyo, acting as a good palette cleanser after the hors…

Another teacher comes to the roundtable, as the Duck Amuck in Japan crew welcome singer Kani Crabb to the show! Hear about his experiences living and working in Japan, as well as his a music career and his OTHER part-time job. Security Guy Greg returns from a trip to Iceland, as he shares his highlights from that magical island. Plus, the hardest c…

The Winter 2024 anime season is in full swing, and the Duck Amuck in Japan crew share their thoughts on what's airing! But first, EliteFourDerek talks about his upcoming move to Florida, and a somber farewell to the band CHAI. AFLM shares his Kickstarter success, and King Baby Duck experiences the wonders of Budokan. Plus, Marshmallow Fluff, Tetris…

It's the first Duck Amuck in Japan episode of 2024, and King Baby Duck, AFLM, and JonStar have got quite a lot of ground to cover. An interview opportunity lands on AFLM's lap, while our host talks about meeting comedian Ron Funches. The twins reflect on their winter break, and KBD shares his report on concerts from Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, The50Kai…

We've come to the end of 2023, and the Duck Amuck in Japan crew share their picks on the best, worst, and weirdest things to come out of anime, video games, music, and movies! King Baby Duck talks about a treasure he discovered, seeing Stance Punks live, and his first kabuki theater experience. Plus, JonStar shares his thoughts on the live-action Y…

The Duck Amuck in Japan gang gives thanks to a new episode, even though King Baby Duck's Thanksgiving food selections are very, very slim. Our Japan resident stumbles upon a secret Banksy shop close to his apartment, and AFLM's favorite band finally announces a US Tour! THE CHERRY COKE$ rock Shimokitazawa, and a day of rakugo and manzai comedy surp…

The Duck Amuck in Japan crew welcome Zaech, the creator of the YouTube series The Kozy Kotatsu! Hear about Zaech's big run for the sake of Persona, and what brought him to Japan in the first place. King Baby Duck shares his recent treks to Asakusa and Tokyo SkyTree, sees some punk & metal show nudity, and finds a candy shop right in his vicinity. P…

The Duck Amuck in Japan crew welcomes {abstract:japan}'s Tyler Abstract, as King Baby Duck talks about his visits to Hibiya and Shimokitazawa. But for the main focus of the show, the guys look back at their favorite karaoke memories. Hear about first-time experiences, their go-to songs, and...opening for Frank Turner?! Plus, a little history involv…

On the latest Duck Amuck in Japan, King Baby Duck commits a grave sin, one that involves a place he tried to avoid like the plague. However, our host experiences a bunch of new things in Japan! Culture festivals, pro wrestling, manga art, and a video game party on a boat! JonStar runs into a bunny girl in a unique place, EliteFourDerek discovers he…

When moving to another continent, you can only bring so much. King Baby Duck realized this when he moved to Japan. Hear all about everything that went into his new apartment in Tokyo. From his first reaction to the new place to how he acquired the essentials, KBD dives deep in what got him settled into the place he now calls home. Plus, Nakano Broa…

King Baby Duck is back, and this time he's in the country he's loved for years! Welcome to the premiere of Duck Amuck in Japan! Join our host -- alongside EliteFourDerek, AFLM, and JonStar -- as he shares bits from his first month in Tokyo! From language barriers and school speeches to getting accustomed to his new surroundings, KBD reveals a pleth…

All good things must come to an end, and No Borders No Race is no exception..for the time being. King Baby Duck is heading to Japan, and his pals EliteFourDerek, the Wicked Anime crew, Abstract Japan's TylerAbstract, and future funk artist Mere Notilde help send him off! Hear how their tastes in anime, video games, and music have evolved throughout…

It's the second-to-last No Borders No Race for quite some time, and King Baby Duck takes this opportunity to spotlight the folks from Shameless Promotion PR! Since 2016, the music promoters have sent this show many amazing acts to spin, on top of others who've contributed to our Shameless Tuesdays posts. Today, KBD plays fifteen acts past and prese…

King Baby Duck gets some feedback from friends about his all-Japanese episode, and the results are surprisingly positive. MAN WITH A MISSION come to the Boston area for a show that takes our host by surprise. Clone High is back, and all is right with the world. Well...okay, not really. KBD has to bring back the Soapbox to bash on homophobes and tra…

For the first time ever, King Baby Duck attempts something that he's been working a very long time to accomplish. Speaking entirely in Japanese, our host spills everything about how he came to love Japan. It all begins with his first experience with Japanese culture, as well as how he discovered (and rediscovered) anime. On a similar path, KBD shar…

King Baby Duck is excited to see some of his favorite bands before leaving Japan. He's also irked over the ones who are finally coming, but after his big move! But he's got a lot of great things to talk about. Hear his thoughts on the film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the TV series The Muppets Mayhem, and the anime Insomniacs After Scho…

King Baby Duck may be putting No Borders No Race on indefinite hiatus soon, but there's still work to be done! Netflix's Agent Elvis lets the King of Rock & Roll show off his kung fu skills, while Otaku Elf makes lazy work of deities. Plus, our host talks frankly about his A Bastard's Soapbox segment, and why he'll be happy to put it away for good.…

B3, Enchanting Sorcery Productions, and Anime Herald give thanks to the Fire Nation in this Anime Boston 2023 interview with actor Dante Basco. Hear his stories about working on the films But I'm a Cheerleader and Hook, and the importance of Asian representation in American pop culture media. Plus, he shares his experience with...competitive Monopo…

B3, Enchanting Sorcery Productions, and Anime-Zing Radio get squid ink by the barrel full in a special Anime Boston 2023 interview with voice actress Christine Cabanos. Hear about her first role ever voicing in the anime K-On!, playing crazy characters, and travel blogs & side hustles. http://www.bostonbastardbrigade.com/podcast/ab2023/ab2023cabano…

After two conventions back-to-back, King Baby Duck is ready for a normal No Borders No Race episode. Hear what The Super Mario Bros. Movie got right about the legendary video game franchise, and what makes The Dangers in My Heart one of this season's biggest surprises. Plus, our hosts shares some big news regarding his future, and it involves an is…

B3 gets in the robot with Anime Herald in a special Anime Boston interview with voice actor John Swasey. Hear his thoughts on the character of Gendo Ikari, his voice acting origins, playing loud characters, and being a good dad. Swasey also shares some stories revolved around being a Deadhead... http://www.bostonbastardbrigade.com/podcast/ab2023/ab…

King Baby Duck, EliteFourDerek, and 42Believer had a blast at Anime Boston 2023, and they're sharing their thoughts on this year's festivities! Hear their thoughts on the cosplay, the guests, and the panels they got to experience! From panels about bad anime and AC/DC cosplayers to the premieres of Oshi no Ko and MASHLE, the trio covers everything …

PAX East 2023 work is done, but King Baby Duck is still deep in his work for Anime Boston! So today, he's spinning some songs from classic and current anime! From the Lovely Angels and Spike Spiegel to a gender-changing sibling and a tanuki girl, our host spins some great songs from some great series! PLAYLIST (with series streaming links): Kazuya …

King Baby Duck took on PAX East 2023 with great tenacity, and he's got the audio to prove it! Join our host as he chats with many developers on the con floor (and maybe one or two in a different location)! From a League of Legends spin-off and pro wrestling RPGs to horror dating sims, there's something for every kind of gamer! http://www.bostonbast…

PAX East 2023 has come and gone, but King Baby Duck is still working hard on its coverage! (Well, actually, at the time of this recording, he was preparing for the con!) At any rate, today's No Borders No Race is all music, no chit-chat, with some delectable surprises from Japan, Boston, and...Slovakia?! PLAYLIST (with album/single links): FLOW - D…

King Baby Duck rekindles his love for the web comic Swan Boy, whereas Mel Brooks's History of the World, Part Two shows why nostalgia can be both good and bad. Manual Cinema brings a new take on Frankenstein to the stage, with some amazing results! Finally, on A Bastard's Soapbox, the firing of Dilbert. PLAYLIST (with album/single links): YUKI - Ti…

The annual South By Southwest Festival is just around the corner, and King Baby Duck's got you covered! Over a dozen Japanese acts (and a couple of Boston ones) are on display, with the where's and when's people can see them live in Austin, Texas! (Although there are a few that were, at the time of the recording, still to be determined!) PLAYLIST (…

After complaining about the MBTA for the umpteenth time, King Baby Duck finds plenty of heart in the new sport anime Ippon Again! Two thieving teams join forces in Lupin The 3rd Vs. Cat's Eye, with mixed results. And on this week's A Bastard's Soapbox: the Netflix password-sharing debacle! PLAYLIST (with album/single links): Shojo Yukai - Love Doll…

King Baby Duck is just about recovered from COVID, which is good because he needs the energy to discuss what's on No Borders No Race! HBO Max's Velma is universally hated, with our host sharing some recommendations for better cartoons with similar premises. The Oscar nominations have been announced, with KBD giving his hopes on who should win. Fina…

King Baby Duck tried his very best to avoid it, but COVID finally got him! Although he's recovered, he still needs a breather from it. Hence why this week's No Borders No Race is all about the music. However, he does manage to start spotlighting the local acts that'll be performing at this year's Boston Calling! PLAYLIST (with album/single links): …

It's been two years since Wicked Anime recorded their own episode, but the wait is finally over! AFLM, JonStar, King Baby Duck, and EliteFourDerek reconvene for their (should've been) annual Wickies awards show! But they're not alone, as they welcome to the table Aztech from Hybrid Thoughts, who also shares what's been up these last couple of years…

2023 may be here, but King Baby Duck is going back a few days to look at the best that Japan had to offer in 2022! From pop to metal, a plethora of genres are showcased in this year's best-of list. Plus, our good friends Mike Rogers and Abstract Japan's TylerAbstract pop by to share their Top 2022 picks, while Aztech from Hybrid Thoughts talks abou…