On this week's show, DJ Ranma S brings us a GoFundMe that's so bad that he had to share it... And also, what's the story behind Katsucon's latest guest, and why is there so much controversy behind it? Then Mako-chan tells about Girl's Magazine, celebrating 60 years of publishing, and that the price of Sailor Moon earrings are TOO DAMN HIGH. Ari Rockefeller chimes in about thirteen struggles of being a shounen hero and twelve people who shouldn't pilot mechas! We then ask in this week's Open Foru...
Dec 05, 2014•2 hr 4 min
On this week's show, it's gonna be a good one! DJ Ranma S Guy and Avalon Cosplay go balls deep on a cosplay article gone horribly wrong... Somewhat. This writer blames the the fans, not the famous cosplayers on the issues in the community. As Ari Rockefeller fans the flames of this, Mako-chan brings updates about the upcoming Attack on Titan second season and live-action movie! Then we get details on the upcoming Ghost in the Shell MMO by Nexon! Then we bring up the Open Forum Topic where we ask...
Nov 29, 2014•1 hr 43 min
This week, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan discuss their thoughts on VicGate, aka why fans are upset that he's casted in a role for the anime Free - Iwatobi Swim Club. Meanwhile, Ari Rockefeller brings us the weekly news about the upcoming Attack on Titan x Marvel Comics crossover, what's new with the Death Note musical, the ten biggest jerks in anime, and is Yaya Han calling it quits in cosplay?! And the controversy that surrounds it! Then On the Open Forum Topic, we ask what manga you read that gave ...
Nov 21, 2014•1 hr 47 min
This week's show, it's a full house of fandom with DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Avalon Cosplay! First off DJ Ranma S reflects back on his memories of Big Danny T, and the BABYMETAL concert from last week at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Then the hosts talk about the Attack on Titan X Marvel crossover, the end of Naruto, and the future it pertains! Then a discussion on making money as a cosplayer, and how much can be made. Also, what happened at Rhode Island Comic Con and Epic-Con Geek...
Nov 14, 2014•2 hr 33 min
This week's show is dedicated to the one and only Big Danny T. You will be missed brother. On this special episode, Mako-chan and DJ Ranma S do a "live" podcast from Zenkaikon! They talk about their thoughts and views on the state of the anime industry and Heroes of Cosplay!
Nov 07, 2014•1 hr 19 min
This week, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller talk Another Anime Convention (AAC) from this past weekend! Our duo will discuss this convention with Mako-chan and fill her in on what she missed! Also, Scarlett Johansson offered the role of the major in Ghost in the Shell? Also on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your anime/gaming ringtone? And in News From Japan, a biker assaulted by an innkeeper, student kills a woman "because he wanted to", and a passenger arrested for sexual assault... On a a ...
Oct 24, 2014•2 hr
We're talking New York Comic Con! The hosts didn't go, but Avalon Cosplay did! She discusses with DJ Ranma S Guy and Ari Rockefeller what all went down in the last four days! We'll also cover some important news about Sailor Moon and Gundam releases! Along with our Open Forum Topic that discusses bad times at conventions... Did you have one? And also, our News From Japan, officer arrested for drinking and driving, man tries to rob a convenience store within 10 minutes of each other, and new ice ...
Oct 17, 2014•1 hr 58 min
On this week's show, DJ Ranma S talks about the Morning Musume concert in NYC. Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss Viz Media's lineup for New York Comic Con and Gurren Lagann... The play! Naruto manga soon comes to an end, and a followup with charges against voice actor Illich Guardiola, and an X Japan US documentary! We ask on the Open Forum Topic about what concerts you've seen at conventions! In News From Japan, a man dies over a ramen shop seat, two guys arrested, one for pouring urine, an...
Oct 10, 2014•1 hr 56 min
This week's episode is our SEASON 4 PREMIERE! DJ Ranma S reflects back on some classic cartoons with the hosts, along with a followup with a scathing article that blamed cosplayers for the decline of sales at cons. Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller tells us about anime based GPS smartphones, con staffer that's a registered sex offender, a life sized Pikachu, anime parents that you may have wanted, and the Dragon Ball Z network to playtest the next video game. And then we ask about your favorite...
Oct 03, 2014•2 hr 1 min
On this week's show, DJ Ranma S brings us an update on the shooting in Utah, and it's a bit more haphazard. And is there an update to the Kickstarter game Crsis Heart Brawlers? Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss if cosplay is killing comic cons, the newly updated Toonami lineup, book covers with boobs on it, and eight anime titles for guys that are girly? Then we dip into the sub vs dub debate on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your favorite series to watch dubbed or subbed. In News...
Sep 25, 2014•1 hr 52 min
This week, the hosts discuss the upcoming voices for the new Tenchi Muyo anime, Ai Tenchi Muyo! Nakayoshi magazine re-releases of the Clow Cards from Card Captor Sakura, the top ten anime guys (Avalon Cosplay and Mako-chan will fire off on that), and free NYCC deodorant and spray! And in our Open Forum Topic... We ask, "What is that one cosplay you want to do?" And in News from Japan, the Blackburger from Burger King, Masamune's sword discovered, and who is the Chibatman? And DJ Ranma S explodes...
Sep 19, 2014•1 hr 57 min
On this week's show, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan check in about Viz Media's Moonlight Party, the Sailor Moon slumber party! Then Ari Rockefeller brings us news about possible light novels coming to the US, ten different anime openings from around the country, new info on the upcoming Digimon anime, and the first ever Hello Kitty Con! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what's one of your favorite anime openings! Then in News From Japan, KFC Japan celebrates Colonel Day with interesting prizes,...
Sep 12, 2014•1 hr 54 min
On this week's show, besides talking about Labor Day break, the hosts discuss the new Lupin III Takarazuka, more info about the new Tenchi Muyo anime, and what is the deal about Hello Kitty? Then as we bring up the Open Forum Topic, we discuss Fanfiction. Is there a crossover fanfic that you read that actually worked? Plus in News From Japan, a 10 year old boy cuts the rope over cartoons, Japanese Adult Video stars raise money for a charity, and there's this talk about a stockpile of toilet pape...
Sep 05, 2014•1 hr 42 min
On this week's show, That DJ Ranma S Guy discusses International Cosplay Day in NYC, and a couple of things happened. Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller talk about the upcoming SeraMoon Symphony, NYCC reaches out to anotehr website for help with their harassment policy, and they reveal the rules for the East Coast Cosplay Championship! A con chair and a con review get into a pissing contest about the review of said convention, and more info on the new Tenchi Muyo anime, and Mako isn't all that happy ...
Aug 29, 2014•1 hr 58 min
On this week's show, DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller discuss live action! It's a reboot of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and a screening of the live action Lupin III and Rurouni Kenshin theatrical films! And we talk conventions, Kantaicon's dress policy and racial diversity at Otakon this year? And is Crunchyroll part of the problem with anime bootlegging? We have our Open Forum Topic, and we want to know what your first convention was like, tell us some memories! And in News from Jap...
Aug 22, 2014•2 hr 5 min
This week it's our star-studded Otakon 2014 review! DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller are joined by Avalon Cosplay and Jared from Scarlet-Rhapsody! Enjoy the next two hours as they tell you EVERYTHING about Otakon! And then after, it's our News From Japan segment! We discuss a man being arrested after apologizing, another one arrested with underwear, and deodorant sheets?
Aug 15, 2014•2 hr 29 min
On this week's show, Mako-chan delivers up some news about Studio Ghibli and we find out the truth behind their closing... And then drops Avalon Cosplay in as a surprise to watch the boys! Also, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller are brought back to their youth about the return of Digimon! Plus the casting for the live action Attack on Titan movie is revealed, and the plans for two feature films! And then the crew discuss anime and hip-hop mashups. And on the Open Forum Topic: "Cosplay and street cl...
Aug 08, 2014•1 hr 54 min
On this week's show, DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan talking Comic-Con International AKA SDCC! We'll tell you about the harassment policies, before and after! A famous cosplayer went to blows with a perv, the money being spent at SDCC, and there's a lawsuit about the name Comic Con? In anime news, we discuss Attack on Titan... Or is it The Hobbit, you decide! Also the return of Macross! In our Open Forum Topic, "Easier said than done they say. We look at certain characters and the out...
Aug 01, 2014•1 hr 56 min
This week, Mako-chan bring us Moon Animate Make-Up, and DJ Ranma S, and Ari Rockefeller review it! Along with an issue from ConnectiCon Convention. In anime news, the Science of Dragon Ball Z, Gurren Lagann come to Toonami on Adult Swim, 15th anniversary of Digimon, The Pikachu Cafe, and Chris Sabat speaks out about his Vegeta voice! Then in the Open News Forum Topic, "We all started somewhere when it comes to anime. Now that we know better and try to get other into anime, what series would you ...
Jul 26, 2014•1 hr 54 min
DJ Ranma S, Kuro Usagi, and Sailor Flare join forces as they give you the first half of their epic Otakon convention review! Also, they dive into what happened with ADV Films and the buyout of Marvel Entertainment by Disney!
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 22 min
Adult Swim brings back NARUTO... Uncut. More Rosen Maiden is on the way, anime for people that hate anime, and a new Ah! Megami-sama DVD!
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 26 min
They're back and better than ever... And a bit more planned! It's DJ Ranma S, Kuro Usagi, and Ari Rockefeller as they bring you Anime Jam Session live in a caffinated state of mind! They interview Greg Wicker and Onezumi, along with cover a bit of PAX EAST, the fund raiser for Japan, polling the crowd and a whole lot more! Fair warning, there is some audio dropouts. ^^;=V
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 57
The Anime Jam Session staff breaks down New York Comic Con 2012!
Jul 25, 2014•2 hr 1 min
Ranma and the crew discuss the badly written New York Post article on Heroes of Cosplay, followed by a discussion with a counter article on Yaya Han being a hypocrite. Also, Ranma briefly discusses the Cosplay 4 A Cure event in Brooklyn... Then the hosts congratulate Cupcake Cosplay for coming in 2nd place in the World Cosplay Summit. Makochan steamrolls a fat shaming, lose weight app for ladies in Japan. And then Linwood and Jamie break down Bronycon for us, in conjunction with The Outhousers!
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 51 min
Ranma, Mako-chan, Ari, and Sinh come back for the first LIVE podcast for the band to get back together for one more run! during this episode, the hosts talk about the return of High School of the dead, the Captain Harlock trailer in English, anime and videogame dopplegangers... They discuss the top five greatest anime soundtracks, along with their picks for their favorite anime soundtracks! Plus on the podcast listen as to how the stream failed three times, and for the first time ever with the n...
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 30 min
On this week's Sailor Moon themed episode, the whole gang is here, along with Angel and Lexi, friends of the staff as they kick back and talk about Senshi Matsuri 2013! FYI, it's not a con, but a celebration! What did they discuss? Well, you'll have to tune in and listen!
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 41 min
We bring back a classic, yet loveable interview with Monica Rial that some listeners missed out on, plus we read your mail! :D
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 28 min
DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Sailor Flare saddle up and discuss in full length about the return of Sailor Moon coming in the summer of 2013. With special guests, Crissy Teverini (webmistress of Sailor Moon Avatars), Patti Menning and Stephanie Knox (founders of Last Chance Myu and Starnigh Industries - Starlit Creations).
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 40 min
Are you ready? Because they are! The staff is back from their holiday break with a brand new podcast! This week, Ranma, Mako-chan, and Ari talk about the return of Fairy Tail, Kill la Kill plagiarism, and an update on Sailor Moon Watch 2014, with a special concert CD! Ari will talk about his escapades at MAGFest, 12, followed by some controversy about that long awaited anime, Space Dandy! And guess who is unretired again... We also discuss the deal with old people and mochi, haggling a mugger, a...
Jul 25, 2014•2 hr 13 min
DJ Ranma S, Kuro Usagi, Ari Rockefeller, and Sailor Flare sit down and discuss Otakon 2011!
Jul 25, 2014•1 hr 28 min
