Mark is interviewing authors of Animarathon - a radio station in Jakarta featuring a growing selection of ani songs and nurturing anime culture. Today we will hear all about the passions of anime lovers - crushes, nice characters, and why fans are collecting figurines. Hear all about the three distinct types of anime enthusiasts and the emotional side of anime that may bring a tear or two and how Animarathon started their cool journey. Show Notes:📻 Animarathon is a special super cool anime music program. 00:34💥 Only radio station in Jakarta with ani songs: the anime community in Indonesia is growing. 03:24 3️⃣ There are three types of listeners: anime is a very polarized scene. 04:52💰 Mark purchased his favorite figurine for a lot of money: cosplayers, gamers, and collectors. 06:48🔥 Digimon, Dragonball Z, Pokemon, Bunny Girl Senpai: the first shows that got them into anime. 09:11🥰 Mark’s enemy crush: Infinite Stratos and Laura Bodewig. 10:29🎶 Inspired by anime shows: music, DJs, Moe Shop, Porter Robinson. 11:23🎥 Cool series and movies to watch: Detective Conan, Blue Lock, 🧜‍♀️ Top 3 female characters and top 3 anime: yes, boys do cry with anime. 16:10🎙️ Funny stories about Animarathon show: listeners coming in the show. 22:47🌞 How Animarathon chooses songs for the show. 24:52 Link:Connect with us : www.ascendnow.org