Kurisu and Nagayama kick off with global tea trends and a mysterious stick-type tea infuser.
The episode begins with Kurisu and Nagayama greeting listeners and introducing the weekly podcast format. They start by discussing tea, mentioning global popularity and a stick-type tea infuser introduced by Kudo Fumiko. Kurisu talks about Chinese tea experiences, including enjoying the edges of tea leaves. The conversation shifts to tea shops, with Kurisu describing a visit to Lupicia in Kyoto, noting its stylish atmosphere and overwhelming tea selections with detailed explanations. He mentions buying Assam tea after learning about variations based on region and processing. Nagayama shares his cold-brew tea method, using tea bags in cold water overnight for a refreshing drink. Kurisu then recounts his health checkup, humorously detailing the challenge of providing a urine sample due to cold weather and timing. He notes weight loss and positive feedback from the doctor. The discussion moves to movies, starting with Mission: Impossible. Kurisu reviews the latest film, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, and reflects on the series, highlighting Tom Cruise's role as a producer who acquired the IP. He analyzes directors like Brian De Palma, John Woo, and J.J. Abrams across different films, mentioning Philip Seymour Hoffman's villain role in the third movie. They compare Mission: Impossible stunts to Kurisu's health checkup antics. Next, they talk about the Netflix film '新幹線大爆破' (Bullet Train), noting its action scenes but confusing plot, and its inspiration from a 1975 Japanese film. Finally, Nagayama reviews the horror novel '火のないところに煙は' by Ashizawa Sui, describing its fake documentary style, interconnected stories, and unsettling horror elements. The episode concludes with calls for listener feedback via Discord and Twitter.
