On tonight's show, we sadly report about the death of voice actress Shannon Burgess... Then after we discuss the top 20 wishes from Dragon Ball / Dragon Ball Z, new Vampire Hunter D anime, new Gundam anime, we ask what is Attack on Hot Dog, and GACKT questions the Cool Japan movement. On the Open Forum Topic, we ask what your one wish be if you had the seven dragon balls. And in Strange News From Japan. Under that we have a drunk student crashes into the mall, Cup Noodles goes to Italy with a tw...
Jul 10, 2015•1 hr 45 min
On tonight's show, we have some Sailor Moon Crystal news from Mako-chan! Then from DJ Ranma S, he talks about NJ Comic Anime Con that happened on Saturday. And Ari Rockefeller brings us the news. We have Hayao Miyazaki donating 2.4 million dollars for interactive childrens area in park for displaced women and children of the 2011 earthquake, Pokmon magazine for adults, sad news about Tama the Station Master cast, Studio Ghibli directore asked to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scienc...
Jul 04, 2015•1 hr 52 min
On tonight's show, we're firing up the wayback machine! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan as they go back three weeks and bring you articles such as the Japanese dubbing of 50 Shades of Gray, we remember Neon Genesis Evangelion day of the angels attacking, the release date of Dragon Ball Super, another Death Note school investigation, Rurouni Kenshin musical, and the counter argument for a cosplay mom. Then on our Open Forum Topic, we ask if you ever hosted a con panel or if you wa...
Jun 27, 2015•1 hr 41 min
Coming up on tonight's show, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller sit around the podcast table to talk about AnimeNEXT 2015! We will discuss the panels, cosplays, major events... AND THE HEAT! Plus we'll discuss their big move to the Atlantic City Convention Center! And then we goto the Open Forum Topic where we ask you, what con panel would you recommend to others to check out! And then on News From Japan, a 16 year old is arrested for throwing bottles, executives arrested for scamming people on a da...
Jun 20, 2015•1 hr 55 min
Tonight, Avalon Cosplay joins us to talk about her trip to Colossalcon 2015, the epic water park, petting zoo, anime con! After that, DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan bring us the stories about the harassed cosplayer at MomoCon, and Mako goe sin balls deep! And then we goto the Open Forum Topic where we ask you, what is your favorite anime or manga catch phrase! And then on News From Japan, Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan has a new mascot, three minors arrested for forcing a boy into a ri...
Jun 12, 2015•2 hr 3 min
On tonight's show, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan discuss their trip to the midwest and talk about Denver Comic Con! Afterwards, Then after that, we bring it to our Open Forum Topic where we ask about your thoughts on original cosplay designs for established characters. And lastly on Strange News in Japan, woman stabs her mother about getting a job, woman arrested on mistaken change, and bad teachers in Japan?
Jun 05, 2015•2 hr 8 min
On this special episode, DJ Ranma S and Avalon Cosplay expand on episode #210 where Avalon discussed her Cosplay is not Consent panel. Sit down with these two cosplayers as they go in depth detail about why cosplay is not consent, Avalon's panel, and personal experiences by both cosplayers. Plus learn how you don't fall into a creeper/stalker fanboy and/or cosplayer, photographer, etc...
May 31, 2015•1 hr 29 min
On today's show, we're DJ Ranma S talks about Japan Day @ Central Park on Sunday! Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss more new on Digimon Tri, and appearances by the 02 team, the theory that Totoro is the God of Death, and a guide to panties in anime?! And we discuss Ani-Mia's post about cosplay crowdfunding, and where does the hosts stand? And on the Skypeline tonight, we keep it simple... We want to know what anime are you watching right now! In Strange News in Japan, a man is arrested for t...
May 16, 2015•1 hr 53 min
On tonight's show, the hosts discuss the article, "Nerd is the New Sexy", and by discuss, they shred it apart. Also Ranma briefly discusses the sexy party scene, twenty one animes we like to see as a live action TV show and/or movie, the top 100 "anime" cons, along with Momoiro Clover Z and KISS to perform live at Anime Expo! Also, what's going on with NYCC and recalling badges?! Over on the Open Forum Topic, we ask about the con photos you take, and the good memories you have of them! And lastl...
May 16, 2015•2 hr 2 min
On this show, Mako-chan brings us news about the latest Sera Myu musical, the actress are graduation, do we get a new musical? Ari Rockefeller tells us about seven manga's banned all around the world. DJ Ranma S talks about Yurikuma Arashi, and how it brings forth homosexuality and Japan. Also, the hosts discuss the difference between TV and bluray releases of anime, and a local business pulls the plug on a racy 'maid cafe'? In our Open Forum Topic, we ask you about food, what new Japanese meal ...
May 08, 2015•1 hr 50 min
On tonight's show, join DJ Ranma S and Avalon Cosplay as they discuss Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller talks to us about Kakashi Hatake's real face in the Naruto manga, the new dub for Love Live! School Idol Project, Columbia Records releasing classic anime soundtracks, and Vampire Hunter D get a relicense and new dub! And in our Open Forum Topic, we ask you about anime adaptations and how different they are from the manga! And wrapping things up ...
May 01, 2015•1 hr 59 min
On today's show Ari Rockefeller tells us about Evil Ash from Pokemon, and Mako-chan tells the world about Attack on Titan season 2, along with Hideaki Anno talking about Neon Genesis Evangelion's Rei and Asuka. DJ Ranma S discusses Digimon Adventure tri., and tips on surviving the subways of Japan! And in our Open Forum Topic, we ask what is appropriate cosplay for certain events? And wrapping things up in our Strange News from Japan, vigilante Kamen Rider, purse thief is chased by his victim, a...
Apr 24, 2015•1 hr 38 min
On tonight's show, Ari Rockefeller tells us about the first anime from 70 years ago, along with DJ Ranma S explaining to all what important things you need to know at a convention. And Mako-chan Tells us about Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! and the ratings, Momoiro Clover Z's newest single from the latest Dragon Ball Z movie! And then take a gander at some of your favorite seiyuu's (Japanese voices)! And we ask on the Open Forum Topic, we want to know, what anime character would you like to ...
Apr 18, 2015•1 hr 52 min
Get ready to kick back, relax, and rock out to tonight's show yet again! We're talking Castle Point Anime Convention 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Avalon Cosplay as they breakdown the con from start to finish! We also discuss the Love Live craze in China, and what one guy does about it! Plus on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what anime universe would you want in Kingdom Hearts 3, and what would the keyblade look like?! And in News From Japan, police receive multiple fake c...
Apr 11, 2015•1 hr 54 min
On tonight's episode, get ready to kick back, relax, and rock out to tonight's show! We're talking Zenkaikon 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan as they breakdown the con from Day 0 to Day 3! Plus on the Open Forum Topic, we ask about a time when a convention staffer helped you out! And in News From Japan, we discuss a teacher falsifying a report, city official arrested for having a knife, and a postal employee robs an elderly couple?!
Apr 03, 2015•2 hr 8 min
On tonight's episode, we take a serious moment to remember the 20th anniversary of the nerve gas attack in Tokyo... From that we talk about artists ripping off artists in the Artists Alley, Adult Swim's anime experiment, the new Attack on Titan live action movie trailer, Astro Boy's reboot, the top ten animes that takes place in the US, and Disney Channel Japan to air Love Live! Then we ask on the Open Forum topic, what's your go to song for karaoke! Finally in News From Japan, an Amazon.com Jap...
Mar 28, 2015•1 hr 55 min
On tonight's show, Mako-chan brings us The Hentai Show! We discuss what voice actors that have done hentai, under real or fake names! Then we discover what happens when a hentai artist creates a costume for a video game, and what do you get when you cross Candy Crush with a dating sim? After that, Mako-chan, DJ Ranma S, and Ari Rockefeller discuss their hentais that they like, hate, and oddest ones. And then we discuss, Final Fantasy... The hentai RPG parody! And then we ask YOU your favorite he...
Mar 20, 2015•2 hr 1 min
On tonight's show, we discuss the Space Dandy card game in the works, vocaloid Hatsune Miku gets a teddy bear, Attack on Titan domain names snagged by SONY, a new studio is working on Haruhi Suzumiya anime, and we talk about one of the only non-japanese artists who speaks out about the animation world in Japan. And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you about fansubs... Do you still keep yours? And in News from Japan, parents are arrested for forcing children to shoplift, a boss is arrested for usi...
Mar 13, 2015•1 hr 40 min
On tonight's show, we have a moment of silence for Leonard Nimoy, and we discuss his roles in The Transformers. We then talk about Sailor Moon, and the evolution of magical girls in anime, the new Detective Conan Airport, interactive hug pillows, and the salary of animators in Japan. Then on the Open Forum Topic, we discuss body positivity in cosplay, and your thoughts about it! And in News From Japan, a newspaper delivery man is arrested, a middle-aged woman arrested for graffiti, and we have a...
Mar 06, 2015•2 hr
On tonight's show, Ari Rockefeller talks to us about Fire Emblem's 25th Anniversary Concert, Mako-chan tells us about Sailor Moon themed pastries, and DJ Ranma S discusses cosplay driver licenses, Ghost in the Shell snafus, and all of the hosts talk about seven trips to the underworld. Then on The Open Forum Topic, we ask about sexy cosplay and your thoughts on it. Then in News From Japan, a cop arrested for attempted kidnapping, men arrested for trying to smuggle exotic animals into Japan, and ...
Feb 27, 2015•1 hr 56 min
On tonight's show, we're talking Katsucon 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Avalon Cosplay as they take you through Day 0 to Day 3 of this convention! Meanwhile, Mako-chan is just enjoying all the wine since she didn't go. And then our Open Forum Topic, we want to know what weather conditions you had to endure to get to a convention! And then in News from Japan, a man torches abandoned buildings, a woman and her ex are arrested for being buggy, and a woman knocked down, and her panties...
Feb 20, 2015•2 hr 9 min
On tonight's show, we talk about fourteen frustrating things todays anime fans will never experience, video games that would make great animes, The Attack on Titan escape game comes to New York City, Australia announces plans for live action Astro Boy, and a One Piece scavenger hunt! We then open the Skypeline and talk about what video games that would make for a great anime! And in News From Japan, man assaults a boy for laughing at him, a drug suspect escapes from police by stealing a taxi, an...
Feb 13, 2015•2 hr 1 min
On tonight's show, we talking about the new Digimon crests from Bandai, and they're a bit pricey... A replica Spear of Longinus from Neon Genesis Evangelion is being sent to the moon, Lindsey Stirling covers a Vocaloid song, and it's quite spiffy! We also tell you why you'll never eat alone at the Pokemon Cafe. On our Open Forum Topic, we ask the age old question, what was your first cosplay? In News From Japan, we find out that an arrest made in a bike attack, a woman stabs young boys with a kn...
Feb 06, 2015•1 hr 36 min
Tonight, we reach a milestone... Episode 200! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, & Avalon Cosplay for chaos, hijinks, and overall a damn good time! We will have stories from MAGFest too! And we talk about the upcoming Attack on Titan attraction and second season! Momoiro Clover Z performs the opening theme to the new upcoming Dragon Ball Z movie! We then pay our respects to Origa and Chikao Otsuka, who recently passed. We then open the Skypeline for the Open Forum Topic and ask you...
Jan 30, 2015•2 hr 1 min
On tonight's show, DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan have a treat in store for you! Live on tonight's show, we interview Barracuda Cosplay! We will talk to her about how she got into cosplay and the infamous image about cosplayers charging for photoshoots, and we will take your calls! We then ask the Open Forum Topic, "We see a lot of cosplayers cosplaying from popular animes, mangas, video games, comics, movies, etc... But have you seen anyone cosplay a character you don't see at cons,...
Jan 23, 2015•1 hr 47 min
And we're kicking off 2015 with a brand new podcast! First up, Ari Rockefeller talks to us about Kotoricon 2015! Then DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan discuss some of the pertinent news that were missed over the break such as Springfest 2015 cancellation, Newcon PDX lice incident, Scarlett Johansson to play the Major in Ghost in the Shell theatrical film, and the new anime Cute High Earth Defense Club Love. In our Open Forum Topic, we discuss cosplay photoshoot locations, what's good and what isn't? And...
Jan 16, 2015•1 hr 52 min
Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan for their Derpycon podcast debut! The next 60 minutes is them telling everyone about the podcast, who they are, and various topics about the fandom!
Jan 16, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Happy holidays! It's our drunken Christmas special! Join our hosts DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller, as they welcome staffer DJ AJ! Also joining them are special guests Avalon Cosplay and Seiya & Yaten from Kinmoku Revolution! They discuss the craziest, outlandish articles in anime, cosplay, Weird News from Japan! And we ask on out Open Forum Topic, "What are you thankful for this holiday season?" And things gets down and dirty when the Skypeline is opened for "Ask Anime Jam Sessio...
Dec 30, 2014•2 hr 50 min
On tonight's show, the hosts discuss upcoming information about Digimon Adventure 03 and then a round table discussion yet again about the problem with the fans in anime. Then in cosplay news, McCall's Patterns releases a magical girl pattern, but there are some... Issues with it. And more cannon fodder on "The War on Cosplay". And one blogger takes up issues with the top four "professional cosplayers" and their annoyance in their fandom. And we talk about our Open Forum Topic, "Who would be you...
Dec 19, 2014•1 hr 53 min
We're talking DerpyCon! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan as they discuss going to a first year convention! But wait, we have more! We have news about Naruto and Attack on Titan's survival horror game! And then in the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your final con of the season? And in News From Japan... A groper gropes the wrong woman, a stolen ponytail, and a vaginal canoe woman?!
Dec 14, 2014•1 hr 43 min
