14 Best JRPG Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

A chapter by chapter, beat by beat analysis of classic Japanese Roleplaying Games (JRPG). We delve deep into the story, dialogue, game mechanics, music, influences, and themes. We've covered Xenogears, Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy VIII, Suikoden, Suikoden II, Xenosaga Episode I, Final Fantasy Tactics, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, Phantasy Star IV, and Skies of Arcadia. Yes, we will kill god. more

Let's talk about and obsess over Dragon Quest!The 35-year-old JRPG series has its hooks in us, and we're okay with that. Austin played through the whole series in a single year and is blogging about it, and Beej is discovering and adoring the series right on his heels. From character spotlights to deep dives into mainline games and more, we hang out each week to rave about Dragon Quest and celebrate the series!Like all Geek to Geek shows, we try to keep a clean rating. DQ is about fun for us, and if you can play DQ with your kiddos, you can listen to our Dragon Quest podcast with them too! more

Brothers Ira and Drew Creasman dive DEEP into every game in the Final Fantasy multiverse, focusing on themes, philosophies, social commentaries, and characters as well as music, art, and gameplay.We are here to celebrate and discuss, not be cynical or hate.NOTE: There IS material that could be considered political. more

Bi-Weekly podcast dedicated to the JRPG or Japanese Role Playing Game. Discussions include the games, the culture, and all the fun associated with them. From Final Fantasy to Dragon Quest, Tales to Trails, Persona to Kingdom Hearts, they are all here. Western RPGs with Japanese influences will also be covered. Support us on Patreon! more

Shin Megami Tensei Network is the number one podcast for all things Shin Megami Tensei and Persona related.

Join Cameron Hawkins and Kevin Kenson as they talk about everything in the world of Japanese Role-Playing Video Games and other Japanese titles. Whether it be news, what we've been playing, or a topic of the show, this is the destination podcast for everything JRPGs. more

Lightning Strikes Thrice is a JRPG games club podcast. Play along with us as we discuss the people and events that take place in the myriad series in the genre. more

The official podcast of the Dragon's Den website. Hosts Plattym3 & Liamland invite guests to discuss all manner of topics surrounding the Dragon Quest series of video games. more

What do you get when you combine jRPG veteran Russ McGallian, with enthusiastic jRPG amateur Jeff Hillary, and mix in a healthy dose of video game music expert Chris Taylor? Mostly chaos. But occasionally they produce an in depth analysis of the jRPGs you love, hate, or never even heard of. Listen to them as they play through every jRPG ever made (they may die of old age before they finish). more

Welcome to the Emblem Support Podcast! Ordo and Cardwiz sit down and chat about the world of Fire Emblem, and its cast of characters. more

Welcome to The Legend of Podcast: Trails through Trails, a weekly recap show for the long-running Trails series of RPGs. Join us as we explore the series chapter by chapter, game by game… from the very beginning! more

The Gaming Journal is a video game podcast primarily focused on, though not entirely limited to, Japanese role playing games and game collecting. Harkening back to the early days of regular, everyday YouTube game enthusiasts, episodes range from sharing about recent pick-ups and games in the backlog to early impressions and full length discussions! You can visit my infrequently updated blog site at: https://thegamingjournal.game.blog, leave a comment on Spotify to potentially be featured in a future episode, or follow me on X (Twitter) @Gaming_Journal_ or @DanielScott70x7. Ratings and reviews are super appreciated! more

A seasonal JRPG podcast for those who love the options in JRPG combat.

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jrpg-pursuit/subscribeAbdallah, Branden, and Emily are JRPG enthusiasts and collectors, and each week they tackle new topics that surround their -- and maybe your -- favorite video game genre. From Final Fantasy to Fire Emblem, Atelier to Xenoblade, The JRPG Pursuit brings you fresh new discussions on topics you care about. more