Back from holiday break! Join DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller as they talk about MAGFest 2016! And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a man rearrested for stealing information to take pictures of women's underwear, PPAP is parodied by a respectfed National Theater, and Nintendo is not a part of the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
On tonight's Christmas Special before the end of the year, join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ichigo Gami, and special guest Yunie as they enjoy a few drinks and go over some interesting stories! News on Ghost In The Shell and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt! Boruto anime, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure accessories, Maetel Legend from Galaxy Express 999 models hair care products, and a new Saint Seiya spinoff! then we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what are your go to holiday films? And in an extended Str...
On tonight's show, Funimation grabs the Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin license, and possible simuldub like Yuri on ICE? Also, Attack on Titan gets a stage play! And what does Hayao Miyazaki has to say about anime now? What's up with pole dancing and Yuri on Ice? And anime references in South Park? And a Dragon Ball Z spinoff with Yamcha? Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what was one of the best and worst holiday gifts you've ever gotten?! And wrapping things up in Strange News in Japan, ...
On tonight's show, we discover some new Cardcaptor Sakura merchandise, and Shokugeki no Soma gets a new promo video! Has Hideaki Anno lost his mind? He sues his old studio he co-founded Studio Gainax! Anime themed sake, and the giant Gundam is coming down... Live action Pokmon gets a director, and here's a list of anime Christmas tunes to listen to! And on tonight's Open Forum Topic, what Christmas song do you like to listen to? And wrapping things up on Strange News in Japan, we have an update ...
On tonight's show, Digimon Adventure Tri. fourth movie plot is revealed! Animes are nominated in the annual Annie Awards, and we have a brand new Cardcaptor Sakura anime! And what's Gainax planning? Is it a new Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt season two? Toonami Asia get a slew of new English dubs, and Japanese fans pick the cutest Chinese anime and video game girls! And then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you, who's the cutest, or one of the cutest anime girls! And then wrapping things up...
On tonight's show, countown on Digimon's website, what's going on? Prevent a Chibi-Usa with these Sailor Moon condoms! Detective Conan joins Universal Studios Japan, and a famous anime mecha director marries a mecha model builder?! Also, a controversial religious group forms an idol group, and Pokmon joins the ranks of Disney XD, does that mean Jessie is a Disney princess? And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what anime character should be a Disney princess, and why! And wrapping things up in Str...
On tonight's show, other manga artists get in on Yuri on Ice, official live action Full Metal Alchemist trailer is up with a countdown, Sailor Moon R hits the theaters, trailer for Ghost In The Shell drops, Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz returns for a short time, Hayao Miyazaki is back for one more run, and another Love Live! School Idol Project poll! And then we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what anime would you like to see Hayao Miyazaki work on? And wrapping things up on Strange News from Japan, a...
On tonight's shortened and special episode, we talk about Dragon Ball Super being licensed! And what's new with Cardcaptor Sakura? Rorouni Kenshin spinoff gets a new main character? And Universal Studios ends up with live action rights to Voltron, with David Hayter helming the script? Then we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what anime characters would you want as president and vice-president? Then wrapping it up in Strange News From Japan, threats over a Pokmon GO driving ban, an udon restaurant ow...
In this episode, a local NYC gospel choir sings Cruel Angel's Thesis, the opening from Neon Genesis Evangelion! Also, a list of horror anime to watch! A seiyuu's album was recalled, real figure skaters endorse Yuri on ICE, Tokyo Comic Con says, "our bad", and an idol singer goes on voluntary house arrest due to a rape threat. Then over in the Open Forum Topic, we ask you if Halloween costumes have gone too far. And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a monk is arrested for using fake ...
In this episode, the hosts talk briefly about the Video Game Actor's Strike, then IchigoGami joins us, tells us about her trip to RuffleCon two weeks ago. Then we ask you all on the Open Forum Topic, what Pokemon should have a theme song? And then wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, Hyde dresses as Harley Quinn, causing fans to lose it, Edo themed sushi joint, expensive poisoned apples, and then a man arrested for stock piling ninja stars?
In this episode, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller discuss the convention that was Another Anime Convention! And if time permits, the hosts talk about some awesome Neon Genesis Evangelion clothing and a Power Rangers / Justice League mashup! On the Open Forum Topic, we ask about changes in convention and hotel rules, and how they affect your convention experience. And wrapping things up on Strange News in Japan, IT infrastructure becomes cute anime girls, ninja hand signals as stress releasers, and...
On tonight's show, we give you some New York Comic Con recaps with VIZ Media! Also, what's the 411 on Voltron Legendary Defender? Also, details emerge on the upcoming Captain Harlock, Death Note, and Bleach live action films, but what is going on with Bleach tho? Is the fandom not happy? And a member of a an idol group ends up at the wrong train station? Also, we ask on tonight's Open Forum Topic, what anime series would you like to see revamped with an updated storyline and lore? And wrapping t...
On this week's show, we're NOT talking about New York Comic Con, we have some great anime and manga news instore for you! First, another live action project? This time it's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable! And a Rurouni Kenshin manga spinoff? And now Lupin the 3rd's Inspector Zenigata gets a live action show too? And what's up with VIZ Media and Evolution USA? And rumors are flying hard about and Cardcaptor Sakura, the return of Record of Lodoss War, BABYMETAL anime special? The...
On this week's show, we talk about Yuri on Ice's opening theme, Toonami's new start time, and info about the upcoming Battle Angel Alita live action film! Alpha 5 is casted in the new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie, a NEW season of One Punch Man, Pokmon jewelry, and FLCL subtitles? And then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask, how much money have you spend on anime VHS/DVD/Blu-Rays? And wrapping up in Strange News From Japan, a man arrested after punching conductor after being told he was too lo...
On this week's show, it's our Back to School special podcast! We're not just playing some of your favorite cartoon themes, we have some great news in store for you! Detective Conan gets a 20th anniversary special, the Sailor Moon Fanclub is now open to the US, a Hello Kitty / Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo mashup is happening, and cool Cardcaptor Sakura props! A park has put the kibosh on Pokmon GO in certain areas, and the top 10 manga rivalries! Then on tonight's Open Forum ...
This week, we ask what is going on with New York Comic Con's weapon policy... Has it gone too far? Also, we go into details with the Funimation / Crunchyroll partnership! Pokmon gets a new anime, a new men's skating anime, Osamu Akimoto earns a spot in the Guinness World Records, and do people still love and care for AKB48? We ask in the Open Forum Topic, what jpop/idol bands do you follow and support? And wrapping thing sup in Strange News from Japan, Japanese school uniforms change, a capsule ...
This week, we join That DJ Ranma S Guy as he recaps his trip to Denver, Colorado to talk about Nan Desu Kan with Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller! And if there's time permitting, we talk about how strong the Pokmon trainers are in the anime, Gin Tama goes on hiatus, Taneda Risa, is on hiatus too, Keiji Fujiwara thanks his fans about his leave of absence, and the elusive Eevee at Build-A-Bear Workshop! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we talk about unnecessary panels. And to wrap things up in Strange N...
On tonight's show, DJ Ranma S brings us this thoughts about Liberty City Anime Con, and if it holds up. Then with time permitting, the hosts talk about the end of Bleach, and the upcoming live action film. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, surprises people at the Olympic closing ceremonies in Rio, IconiQ, The Soundtrack Orchestra announces a new concert, a Pokmon book of inspirational quotes are due out, and along with a script for the feature film! Then we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what Ja...
On tonight's show, we're talking Otakon! Join the whole cast and crew as they talk about the good and bad times, and the wonderful experiences of this con! And if time permits, we news about Ranma , PaRappa the Rapper, the final attendance numbers of Comiket, and how to get doujins from 7-ELEVEN! In our Open Forum Topic, we want to know about your favorite Otakon memories! And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, criminal is arrested after he returns to the crime scene to apologize, an...
On tonight's show, Ichigo Gami joins us as Mako-chan and DJ AJ are off doing shenanigans! Ichigo will give us a brief rundown of World Cosplay Summit! Then Ari Rockefeller and That DJ Ranma S Guy talks about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and what that could mean for tattoos. A lawsuit against Pokmon GO, and Pikachu's ketchup song? Then there's talk of a transforming Cup of Noodles, and a 9 year old wins a voice acting competition! And we ask you in the Open Forum Topic, what anime/gaming tattoos do yo...
On tonight's show, the new governor of Tokyo want to turn the city into "Anime Land", and what's up with the owl-themed cafes in Tokyo and Osaka? Puella Magi Madoka Magica slot machine teases new footage, and Moon Animate Make-Up second episode is released. Magikarp gets a love song, and we have updates about mangaka Kosuke Fujishima! And MACROSS will begin streaming on Netflix! And then on the Open Forum Topic we want to know if you would name your kids after anime/video game characters? Wrappi...
On tonight's show, we hook you up with news from VIZ Media and Funimation from this past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con International! New blu-ray releases, Shin Godzilla, Tubi TV partnership! Viz joins the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure joins Adult Swim's Toonami! Plus season two of Netflix's Voltron: Legendary Defender! Also, Hideki Anno apologizes for Neon Genesis Evangelion and Judas Priest joins up with BABYMETAL! On the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what anime s...
On tonight's show, we talk about Gundams and Airsoft guns, Microsoft gives away season 1 of Dragon Ball Z, VIZ Media streams Sailor Moon in Canada, and new kinda Evangelion lingerie. Also, Amazon.com streams new Crayon Shin-chan, and Legendary pushes ahead with live action Pokmon film! And on tonight's Open Forum Topic, we ask you, who is your favorite Dragon Ball Z character! Wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a man is arrested for theft while wearing a bunny suit, laws in Japan cou...
On tonight's show, we talk about Anime Midwest, and what happened with security details between the con and the hotel. And what does the con chair have to say about it? Also, we get answers between Kosuke Fujishima and Otogi Nekomu. Prison School gets a manga spinoff, the Studio Ghibli exhibits get themed food, including an all-black burger, and a Russian skater does a Sailor Moon themed routine, and she gets a surprise! And in all seriousness, what's up with volunteers at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic...
On tonight's show, we talk about a cosplayer who's running for political office and a local cosplay group giving back to a local hospital. On anime side of things, we discuss Kosuke Fujishima's marriage to a known cosplayer, live action Death Note adds to the casting, could there be a possible backlash? Info on season 2 of Attack on Titan, Bandai Namco brings us more to the .hack// series, and Bleach finally comes to an end. And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what would add to your wedding ...
On tonight's show, we discuss what happened when a cosplayer was told to cover up, and we get everyone's opinion on it. Then Ash Ketchum gives subway tips in Taiwan, author of Tokyo Ghoul pays tribute to slain singer Christina Grimmie, and a new Zordon has been picked for the new Power Rangers Movie. The Japanese government sends a pirate hunter to track illegal downloads, and what all has Funimation acquired recently? It's some good stuff! Then in The Open Forum Topic, we ask if there's an anim...
On tonight's show, we're talking AnimeNEXT! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Ichigo Gami as they discuss their three days of fun! Also we ask on the Open Forum Topic if the move was worth it, and if you've ever done that for any other convention. Then on Strange News From Japan, bullies extort 2.3 million yen out of classmate, a 37 year old arrested for stealing collectible cards... From an adult collector, and a naked man tries to ride a train?!
On tonight's show, we talk about season 2 of Shokugeki no Soma/Food Wars! Then we find out why Frieza hijacked Yahoo! JAPAN's website! Also, Netflix announces an actor for the upcoming live action Death Note. Cardcaptor Sakura gets her own newspaper, and the general election of favorite Pokmon, did yours make the list? And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you, what is your favorite Pokemon? And wrapping things up on the Strange News from Japan, a police officer arrested for filming up girls skirt...
This week's episode we're doing things differently. We will be doing a Town Hall podcast. We will be discussing an article in full details about cosplay. Along with us tonight is special guest Calamity Cosplay, the author of the original post! We will be talking about cosplay and what point do we take a seat back from it. Our Skypeline will be open for the duration of the show and we will be taking calls all night.
On tonights show, the hosts get into a brief discussion about drawing the line in cosplay, live action Full Metal Alchemist movie, Megumi Hayashibaras thoughts on voice acting then and now... Battle Angel Alita get a date and its lead actress, and Cardcaptor Sakura gets new anime, and the new manga has leaked! Then we ask in the Open Forum Topic of which voice actor/actress, Japanese artist you want to see perform live! Than in Strange News From Japan, woman breaks into a signers apartment, the ...
