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A deadly virus. A secret facility. And a LOT of thorns.

This week on the K J and A Podcast, we sit down to talk about King of Thorn, the 2010 sci-fi horror anime film streaming on Crunchyroll.

What starts as a survival horror quickly spirals into a psychological deep dive filled with monsters, twin trauma, experimental science, and “wait… what’s even real anymore?” moments.

In this episode we cover:

A full breakdown of the movie’s plot (with spoilers)
Our honest reactions to the characters, pacing, and twist reveals
The major themes: memory, grief, identity, and the Medusa virus
How it compares to movies like Inception, Paprika, or Resident Evil
Whether we’d recommend it, and what kind of viewer it’s for

If you love anime that makes you ask “What the hell just happened… but in a good way,” this one’s for you.

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After two years of saying, “we’ll get to it,” the moment has arrived—this week on the K J and A Podcast, we finally dive deep into the iconic 1988 anime film Akira. From psychic meltdowns to cyberpunk chaos, we break down everything that makes Akira a foundational piece of anime history.

We cover:

A full recap of the film
Our personal ratings and whether it still holds up
How Akira influenced pop culture, from The Matrix to Stranger Things
And yes… we talk about that wild ending

Whether you’re an old fan revisiting Neo-Tokyo or watching it for the first time, this is the Akira episode you’ve been waiting for—because we’ve definitely made you wait for it.