Duck Amuck In Japan | Episode 57: New Era, Old Men

On this week’s Duck Amuck in Japan: Sam Kieth, the pillows, “Fackham Hall”, “Project Hail Mary”, AnimeJapan, “Uma Musume”, and a look back at anime past.

Evan Bourgault

April 7, 2026

1–2 minutes

AFLM, Anime, AnimeJapan, Comics, Duck Amuck in Japan, J-POP, JonStar, King Baby Duck, Movies, Music, rock, the pillows, Uma Musume

At long last, the Duck Amuck in Japan generation has begun. On top of that, AFLM finally shows his face! King Baby Duck gives a couple of shoutouts to some podcast & radio buddies, before switching to some sad news regarding two icons in comics and music. But things get more positive when KBD and JonStar chat about the new movie Fackham Hall, while an adventure in space with Project Hail Mary results in an experience that’s worth repeat trips.

KBD shows off some goodies from AnimeJapan, and the boys find a way to talk about Uma Musume again. Lastly, a new segment highlights anime from decades past, as our hosts reflect on the Spring anime from 2016 and 2006!

Opening theme: “Sex on the Beach” by TsuShiMaMiRe (from the album Sex on the Beach)
Closing theme: “Broken Knee” by the_Stampede (from the album A Marvel of Idiocy)
Background Music: selections by Mere Notilde

Author

Written by

Evan Bourgault

The J-POP king of America, Evan has been bringing the hottest sounds of the Land of the Rising Sun to the English-speaking public since his college radio days. He’s also an expert in the gaming, anime, & manga realms, never afraid to get critical when the times call for it. Born & bred in Boston, he achieved his biggest dream yet by making the big move to Tokyo, Japan in Summer 2023! For personal inquiries, contact Evan at evan@b3crew.com. For press/band inquiries, write to us at press@b3crew.com. (Drawing by AFLM Art)