On tonight's show, we pay tribute to seiyuu Yuko Mizutani... Then to brighten things up, a police officer gives a kid his Pokmon cards after they were stolen. A Japanese idol is in critical condition after multiple stabbings, and we find out why the person did it! Anime Expo eases up on background checks... We say goodbye to MB VoiceWorks... Love Live Sunshine starts up in July, and live action Cutey Honey movie? Then in the Open Forum Topic, we ask is "weeaboo" / "weeaboo trash" is offensive. A...
May 27, 2016•2 hr 10 min
On tonights show, we talk about Maid Day in Japan and how it is celebrated! Has senpai finally noticed you? Well the dictionary may have! Upcoming Emi Nitta event is mandating for bag checks because of bad rumors, a Chinese social game uses Moe girls for dictators... Gundam comes home to Toonami with Gundam: Iron Blood Orphans! And the Voltron: Legendary Defender trailer is out, and what do the hosts think of that? And then we head over to the Open Forum Topic and we ask you what Japanese words ...
May 20, 2016•1 hr 54 min
On tonight's show, we discuss the issue of background checks at Anime Expo 2016. We pickup where Eri Kagami Sews, Plastic Ronins, and Scarlet Rhapsody left off! Then the writer of the Dragonball Evolution film owns up! And what is our take on the new Power Rangers movie uniforms? And info about the upcoming Bleach musical comes out and the return of Future Trunks in Dragon Ball Super, and the hot issue of voice actors and actresses doing porn? And then we ask in the Open Forum Topic about backgr...
May 13, 2016•2 hr 9 min
On tonight's show, we will talk about the acquisition of DreamWorks Pictures by NBCUniversal, and what that means for you with anime! Then we find out what trade skills you can learn from cosplaying! Then also, what is Prince's influence on anime? Manga series Happy Marriage!? gets a live action series on Amazon Prime Instant Video, fanservice One Piece mouse pads for the ladies, and a Cardcaptor Sakura sequel manga! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what anime series you would bring over...
May 06, 2016•1 hr 35 min
On tonight's show, guest host Ichigo Gami joins us live! We're talking about the passing of seiyuu Ken Maeda, an update on music and licensing in Japan, the Tokyo Government offering bonus for talking about anime overseas, and the Starfox anime short! Also, DJ Ranma S talks about his excursion to Castle Point Anime Convention 2016! The on the Open Forum Topic, we ask about weddings and proposals, what are your thoughts on it? And then in Strange News From Japan, we have an update on missing subw...
Apr 29, 2016•2 hr 5 min
On tonight's show, we catch up on some important things you may have missed. We talk about the passing of singer of Kouji Wada, who performed the opening theme to Digimon... Then from there, what's up with the new Sailor Moon cafe? Amazon.com is getting into anime, Netflix is producing live action Death Note, and Kadokawa Corporation and Crunchyroll team up for distribution, and get ready for Dragon Ball Fusions, a new game! And yes, how YOU can get a degree in Cosplay, we tell you how! And we f...
Apr 24, 2016•2 hr 2 min
On tonight's show, we're talking Zenkaikon 2016! So tune in tonight as DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller talk about their first con of the year! And over in the Open Forum Topic, we talk about the dress code of conventions, are they fair? And in Strange News from Japan, a crazy janitor attacks a student, man is arrested for doing yoga, and a capsule hotel that caters to women.
Apr 15, 2016•2 hr 6 min
On this week's show, we officially kick off our Convention Season with Zenkaikon 2016! Also we discuss the positive VICE article about Sailor Moon and International Sailor Moon Day! Then we have a lovely conclusion to the last train that carried the one sole student to and from school, the cast list for the new Voltron series, a new anime about cheerleading boys (Cheer Danshi), pricing for the final Love Live! concert, Viz Media to bring us live action content, and the return of FLCL on Toonami!...
Apr 01, 2016•1 hr 37 min
On tonight's show, we talk about the return of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga for one more shot! also, Hollywood movie is looking for Bronies, Hello Kitty, and Harajuku fans, singer Pile, has a secret message in her song, BABYMETAL new single is out, and could their appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert be in jeopardy?! The Vision of Escaflowne dub cast slowly trickles out, and the Fushigi Ygi musical cast is revealed! And then we ask in the Open forum topic, what anime would you like to see as ...
Mar 25, 2016•1 hr 41 min
On tonight's show, we kick it off with a boisterous video featuring Vic Mignogna at Triad Anime Convention, this past weekend! Then we discuss the LoveLive / The Powerpuff Girls merchandising crossover, a complaint about Detective Conan, and The Irregular at Magic High School gets a theatrical release! Also, the Ultraman 50th Anniversary, and the return of Utada Hikaru to the music industry! We then ask you on the Open Forum Topic, what Japanese artist would you like to see perform at a con or r...
Mar 19, 2016•1 hr 45 min
On this week's show, we tell you what's new with Studio Cosplay and RESOBOX upcoming cosplay events! Then we discuss friendships and anime, rules of happiness as said by a famous manga artist, two voice actors get married, the pilgrimage tour of anime, more info on Sailor Moon Crystal, Beat Takeshi joins the live action Ghost in the Shell film, and new Cardcaptor Sakura short story! We then ask on the Open Forum Topic, what anime you'd like to see come back and take place 20 years later? And the...
Mar 11, 2016•1 hr 52 min
On this week's show, we discuss Shokugeki no Soma season 2, how far Love Live! fans will go for tickets for 's final concert, and a business school for idols opens up. Also, Sailor Moon official fan club gets an official opening, Pikachu's voice actress talks about being the voice, and a crowdfunding for Escaflowne's dub project, which brings us to the Open Forum Topic, Should anime companies crowdfund dubbing projects? Why or why not? And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan... Statue ...
Mar 05, 2016•1 hr 41 min
On tonight's show, we discuss the upcoming Black Butler movie, the Attack on Titan videogame from CAPCOM, and the title for Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! anime! We pay tribute to musician Paul Gordon, and we discuss the top eight things we hate about cons... And do we agree? And on the Open Forum Topic, we as of something similar, what's the worst thing you have heard, seen, or said at an anime convention? And on Weird News From Japan, illegal porn ring busted, whiskey flavor chocolate, a l...
Feb 26, 2016•1 hr 51 min
On tonight's show, we're talking Katsucon! Join Ichigo Gami as she recaps all four days with DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan! If time permits, we will talk about how Doki Doki is still sending out bootlegs, a butt wrestling manga gets, an anime, and how Saint Seiya and Guinness World Records collides! Which brings us to the Open Forum Topic, how much anime merchandise do you have? Then in Strange News From Japan, man robs his date after assaulting her, another man tries to rob his own...
Feb 19, 2016•1 hr 52 min
Coming up on tonight's show... We will get into ?#?fabricgate?! Don't know what it is? Listen in and find out! Then we talk about 10 new anime based games coming out this year, who is impersonating Anime News Network staff, legendary manga artist Rumiko Takahashi is nominated for a Will Eisner Hall of Fame Award! We ask one of the age old questions, are cosplayers ruining cosplay? And we get into the pet peeves of ten things we hate about conventions! And on our Open Forum Topic, we ask what are...
Feb 12, 2016•2 hr 10 min
On tonight's show that will be happening, we tackle the issue of cosplay and the Supreme Court... What is really going on? Also, we follow up with the story of one girl who takes train to school, and how the fans ruined it all. And we ask, are we taking anime and cosplay to the extreme? A cat girl thinks so! Back in anime news, a Takarazuka Revue group comes to NYC to perform, Funimation teams up to release free to play anime games, Akira Toriyama discusses his issues with Dragon Ball, erotic ma...
Feb 09, 2016•1 hr 55 min
We scour back a couple of weeks and recap news. In anime news, website Fakku goes legit, Sailor Moon Crystal returns in April, and a brand new Saber Marionette J OAV is in the works! In non-anime news, a former Power Rangers actor has been arrested for murder, and we talk about how a couple of Japanese grandmothers are getting into cosplay with the help of their grandkids! Which brings us to the Open Forum Topic, do you cosplay with your family? And finally wrapping up the show with Strange News...
Jan 22, 2016•1 hr 43 min
And we are back from our holiday break! Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ari Rockefeller, and Ichigo Gami as they plod through all of 2015's stories as they bring you the top articles of last year! Care to know what they are? You'll have to tune in and listen! Plus the gang will recap their holiday breaks, and as well discuss the open forum topic, "What was the most interesting/strangest thing that's happened to you at a con last year! Also, we'll recap the top four strange news from Japan articles t...
Jan 15, 2016•1 hr 46 min
It's the Drunken Christmas Special! Join That DJ Ranma S Guy, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, IchigoGami, Avalon Cosplay, along with special guests Seiya and Yaten of Kinmoku Revolution! As the gang gets together to celebrate, drink, enjoy the holidays, they go over some interesting stories that were found! Top ten English words in Japan, McDonald's pulling a last ditch food effort, Japan VS USA in Iron Chef, girls only otaku cafe, great snacks that go well with sake, thefts of Christmas strawberrie...
Dec 25, 2015•2 hr 25 min
On tonight's show, we tell you about the new season of Shokugeki no Soma, the four new classes of Otaku, and a new tool for cosplayer business cards! Also on tonight's show, we discuss the new Black Butler cafe, and we ask the age ol question, if we cosplayers take gender too seriously? Also... software that makes you into an anime girl? Then on the Open Forum Topic we want to know, what is your favorite holiday song? And finally in Strange News From Japan, a new healthcare app that measures boo...
Dec 18, 2015•1 hr 49 min
On tonight's show, we prepare to say goodbye to Love Live! 's, for their seiyuu's contracts come to an end soon... Also, important news about Shokugeki no Soma, Momoiro Clover Z VS KISS wins a MTV Japan award. We hear what it was like while recording Neon Genesis Evangelion, three women over 50 start their own idol group, and get ready to look stylish with Hakama Chino pants! And we ask in the Open Forum Topic if you would wear feudal era clothing? And over in strange news from Japan, Justin Bie...
Dec 11, 2015•1 hr 41 min
On tonight's show we find out that Cute High Earth Defense Club Love is getting a stage play, Love Live! School Idol Festival is getting an arcade game (thanks Sega!), the infamous Millennium Puzzle from Yu-Gi-Oh! is now available in gold! Neon Genesis Evangelion boxers, the evolution of anime, and we take amoment to give our condolences on the passing of Sumiko Shirakawa. Over on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what anime series would you wear as underwear and undershirts? And lastly in Strange Ne...
Dec 04, 2015•2 hr 1 min
On our Thanksgiving show, we talk about how Fushigi Yugi is getting it's first musical, Korean version of The Avengers, and why did Yo-kai Watch get odd edits? Also, free admission to Sanrio amusement parks, five peopel arrested for illegal One Piece uploads, and an indepth discussion on geek culture and the otaku fans that are in it. This weeks Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your favorite Thanksgiving food? And in Strange News From Japan, a university student is arrested for throwing eggs, KF...
Nov 29, 2015•1 hr 31 min
On tonight's show, we're back at our regular time! And we bring some great articles! We have viewer complaint about Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans, a Digimon tri themed cafe, manga creators discuss their cats in a new book, a new Sailor Moon remixed opening theme, a Japanese marathon runner dons Futari wa Pretty Cure cosplay while competing, and we discuss the new "plump" themed cafe, Shangrila! And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what kind of themed maid cafe would you visit? And i...
Nov 20, 2015•1 hr 45 min
On tonight's show, we change it up again! Ichigo Gami returns to the studio with DJ Ranma S, and Mako-chan! This week they discuss updates to the Sailor Moon Crystal anime by Viz Media, Crayon Shin-chan's father gets a spin-off manga, issues with Gundam and Red Bull's Flugtag, and hear about Magnitude 8 shutting down, and their responses... Also tonight, Netflix dips their feet into anime, and Ai Takabe is brought up on charges again... Then over in our Open Forum Topic, we ask what manga/anime ...
Nov 13, 2015•1 hr 52 min
On tonight's show, we have IchigoGami subbing for Mako-chan, now it's her turn to keep DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller in line! Once she's done that, we talk about The Powerpuff Girls and Love Live! crossover, a manga being suspended for being derogatory against guys, why it's okay to stalk if you appreciate water, the passing of Miyu Matsuki, a western take on anime, and what the hell happened at Akihabara Expo?! On the Open Forum Topic, we ask if convention rules should change. And in Strange N...
Nov 06, 2015•1 hr 27 min
On tonight's rushed episode, DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller talk about how SyFy dropped a wrecking ball on cosplay with Heroes of Cosplay, an actual Pokemon gym, and how did a Buddhist schoolgirl idol group get so popular? Also, a local cosplay shop opens up, and is it really the first worbla seller in the state? And a Japanese lawyer explains how making cosplays for other people is a copyright infringement. No Open Forum Topic this week, but we go straight into the Strange News From...
Oct 31, 2015•1 hr 28 min
Tonight's we're talking New York Comic Con! Join Avalon Cosplay as she sits down with That DJ Ranma S Guy, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan! Join them as they break down all four days of the show! Plus, what news we hear from Kodansha Comics, VizMedia, and Sunrise Animation! Well, actually Avalon ended up with con plague, so we covered more news! Masashi Kishimoto thanks his fans, and now there's a Detective Conan Real Escape Game! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what anime you would like...
Oct 16, 2015•1 hr 28 min
On this week's pretaped show, DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ari Rockefeller, and Ichigo Gami discuss upcoming spoilers from season of Attack on Titan. Also, we find out that there is a Titansanity workout with Mikasa, thanks to Addidas. A new Pokemon variety show starts in Japan, and the guy who threw a Pokemon themed party laments about the fines and paying it. Popular anime studio Manglobe files for bankruptcy, and the 20th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion.. Via a train? The hosts discuss in de...
Oct 09, 2015•1 hr 53 min
On tonight's show, the hosts are uber ecstatic! Breaking news about Sailor Moon Crystal, and Mako-chan is ready to drop the news on it! In the meantime, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller talk about issues with Comiket's location, Prison School controversy, live action Doreamon, Netflix and chill hits anime, and we play TAPS for the death of another anime series picked up by Saban Brands... Over on the Open Forum Topic, we ask if you report lewd comments on your cosplay Facebook to that person's sig...
Oct 02, 2015•1 hr 40 min
