E65 - Transmigration and Isekai (Episode 2 of 2) - "If Truck-kun came for you..."
It’s time for part two of our Transmigration and Isekai discussion with the incredibly knowledgeable Liliana, host of the Tea and Soju Podcast. We wouldn’t be doing our due diligence if we didn’t consider how romance, relationships, and frequently inevitable heartbreak often steal the show when isekai and romance get together. We also share some of our very favorite examples, and then close out the episode by theorizing what kind of transmigration story we’d be most likely to land in.
Many thanks to our pinch-hitter editor, Jordan, who handled this episode! Plus, Spotify users, vote on our poll to help us decided on our next episode. (Non-Spotify users can let us know what you think on Instagram.)
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: The Romance of Tiger and Rose, Joy of Life (CDrama), Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! (Cdrama), Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir (Webnovel), The Princess Royal.The Grand Princess (Cdrama), Blossom (CDrama), Till the End of the Moon (CDrama), The Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Mr. Queen (KDrama), Go Princess Go (CDrama), Love Hina, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom, Scarlet Heart (CDrama), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (Kdrama), A Dream Within a Dream (CDrama), When Destiny Brings the Demon (CDeama), Zenshu, Long Live Evil and All Hail Chaos by Sarah Rees Brennan, Extraordinary You, Moby Dick, The Story of Kunning Palace (CDrama)
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