Big Fish & Begonia (2016): Compound Names, Nioh 3, and Mythic Melancholy

This week on NAFC, the crew starts with a very important linguistic debate: are compound names cheating? No clear answers, just strong opinions and mild frustration.

They move on to game and movie check-ins, touching on Nioh 3 and Sweeney’s role in The Housemaid, before settling into the main event.

The episode closes with a deep dive into Big Fish & Begonia (2016)—a visually lush, emotionally heavy animated film that sparks discussion around mythology, sacrifice, and whether vibes alone can carry a story this big.

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