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This time on the K J & A Podcast, Kevin and Jay dive into Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain, the visually stunning and seriously unsettling supernatural horror film on Netflix!

Set inside the secluded women’s quarters of Japan’s imperial palace, the movie follows a mysterious haunting involving disturbing secrets, tragic histories, and a supernatural entity that won’t stay hidden.

We’re breaking down the story, the characters, the strange events, and that ending. Who is the Medicine Seller? What exactly is the terrifying Karakasa? What’s really happening inside the palace? And what does this bizarre supernatural mystery mean?

We’ll discuss the film’s gorgeous animation, unsettling atmosphere, Japanese folklore influences, disturbing themes, and the moments that left us scratching our heads.

SPOILERS AHEAD! We’re getting into the story and ending, so watch the movie before listening if you want to experience the mystery for yourself.

Have you watched Mononoke: The Phantom in the Rain? Did you love its unique animation and storytelling, or did the movie leave you completely confused? Let us know in the comments!

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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.