E64 - Transmigration and Isekai (Episode 1 of 2) - "I love relationships that are built on lies."
Get ready for some hot takes from your SLL girlies! In the first of two episodes, we’re joined by the host of the Tea and Soju Podcast and friend of the show, Liliana, to talk all things transmigration and isekai.
Don’t know what that means? We’ve got you covered! We start out by identifying the defining features of these culturally specific genres and name drop some of our favorite examples. We also debate the difference–if there is one–between isekai and portal fantasy, in which Ayanni definitely gets in her grumpy anime auntie bag.
Many thanks to our pinch-hitter editor, Jordan, who handled this episode!
Episode was recorded November 8, 2025
Show Notes:
- Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sexlovelitpodcast
- Listen to our Joy Sparked: SLL Song Recs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50MNBI1kYKdJgxh8CzEJF1?si=d9df62854c684557
- Three Years of Tea and Soju: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZQll2XXKjIL3JkHpet1KL?si=b0ba3bd2f7be486e
- Love in the Clouds review on Tea and Soju: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69FceiqgaLKDwbEdwq1VIr?si=sLptb2gPTbu6WyCAww6GaQ
Other lit mentioned this episode: Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, NoSleep4Dramas Podcast, May I Ask for One Final Thing, Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher, Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede, Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, Love in the Clouds (CDrama), A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, A Dream Within a Dream (CDrama), The Romance of Tiger and Rose (CDrama), Alice in Wonderland, Spirited Away, Magic Knight Rayearth, Prince Caspian, Oshi No Ko, Till the End of the Moon (CDrama), When Destiny Brings the Demon (CDrama), Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo (K and CDrama), How Dare You (Chinese Animation), Anne of Green Gables, Blossom (Cdrama), Uncle from Another World
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