Episode 151: King of Thorn: Cryo-Sleep, Monsters & Mental Breakdowns

09/07/2025 55 min Temporada 3 Episodio 151
Episode 151: King of Thorn: Cryo-Sleep, Monsters & Mental Breakdowns

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A deadly virus. A secret facility. And a LOT of thorns.
This week on the K J and A Podcast, we sit down to talk about King of Thorn, the 2010 sci-fi horror anime film streaming on Crunchyroll.
What starts as a survival horror quickly spirals into a psychological deep dive filled with monsters, twin trauma, experimental science, and “wait… what’s even real anymore?” moments.
In this episode we cover:



A full breakdown of the movie’s plot (with spoilers)


Our honest reactions to the characters, pacing, and twist reveals


The major themes: memory, grief, identity, and the Medusa virus


How it compares to movies like Inception, Paprika, or Resident Evil


Whether we’d recommend it, and what kind of viewer it’s for


If you love anime that makes you ask “What the hell just happened… but in a good way,” this one’s for you.
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