In our very first episode of Matcha Break Pod, we introduce ourselves—Kat and Crystal—and take you on a fun, chaotic ride through our love for anime, Japanese culture, and everything in between. From reminiscing about bootleg Naruto DVDs to debating whether AI girlfriends are the future of dating, we cover it all.

We also play a very serious game of F*, Marry, Kill** featuring our ultimate anime crushes, share our thoughts on the best kind of romance in anime (hint: enemies to lovers supremacy), and break down Japan’s unique Valentine’s Day chocolate-giving traditions—plus which anime characters deserve a box of sweets (or a lump of coal).

💚 Topics This Episode:
✔️ How anime got us into Japanese culture & identity struggles
✔️ Why “Enemies to Lovers” always hits different
✔️ The chaos of dating in Japan & the rise of AI relationships
✔️ A Valentine’s Day showdown: Which anime boys deserve chocolate?
✔️ What we look for in a partner (hint: husband material)

🎧 Grab your matcha, tune in, and let’s vibe! Follow us on IG, TikTok & Twitter for extra clips and chaos.