Just a friendly reminder that the newest episode of the Schnuthcast has been released at www.schnuth.com. In this second episode Diana and I talk about our trip to Tokyo including a visit to a maid cafe in Akihabara, plus other crazy geekery. If you don’t want to miss out any episodes of the new show, subscribe to the brand new podcast feed: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/schnuthcast, or you can subscribe via iTunes.
This feed won’t be around forever, so be sure to check us out on the new podcast. Thanks for staying subscribed to WARP for so long, and we’ll see you over on the Schnuthcast!
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Welcome to Aaron and Diana’s new podcast! In this first episode we talk about of love our Star Trek and our thoughts on the new movie. For full show notes checkout the official Schnuthcast site, or subscribe to the Schnuthcast podcast feed at http://feeds2.feedburner.com/schnuthcast.
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Because all good things must come to an end. This episode is about:
- Where have you been these last few months? Are you still alive?
- Why end the podcast?
- Going back to Japan in May!
- Disappearance Diary by Hideo Azuma
- Ressentiment by Kengo Hanazawa
- Comic Zeal for iPhone
- Sho Chiku Bai Pachinko for iPhone
- ah... Moemory for iPhone
- Arcade Mania! by Brian Ashcraft
- Yokai Attack by Matt Alt & Hiroko Yoda
- Retro Game Challenge for Nintendo DS
- Voltron nostalgia.
- Spiraken Manga Review podcast
- S.A.R.C.A.S.M. Podcast
- Anime World Order Podcast
- Funimation, buy their stuff!
- Schnuth.com - my blog.
- My Twitter.
Closing music: Shael Riley - "Bit Pop" from the album Toybox.
Thanks for everyone’s support over the past few years! The show wouldn’t have lasted as long if it wasn’t for all of you. Thanks again!
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It’s been quite awhile since we’ve done a con report, so here we are live from our hotel room at the Providence Anime Conference. PAC took place October 3 - 5, 2008 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI. This was the first ever 21 and over anime convention, and we were there to witness it first hand. If you want to see the photos from the con be sure to check out Diana’s Flickr page. It was a great convention and we had a blast. I really hope to see more cons like this in the future. Thanks for listening!
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This episode fueled by podcaster guilt. Yep that’s right, after six months I finally put out a new show. In this episode we catch up with what I’ve been doing and not been doing (like podcasting), and check out all the crazy voicemail that has been hanging out in my InBox. Then John gives us his interesting perspectives on Death Note and Kingdom Hearts. All this and more in this episode of the WARP Anime Podcast!
Topics include but are not limited to:
- schnuth.com - my crappy blog.
- Anime Punch - sure it was last April, but it was a killer con.
- Providence Anime Conference - I’ll be there, will you?
- Toys N Joys - awesome anime/game/otaku shop in Hawaii.
- Okonomiyaki Chibo Restaurant - This place ruled.
- Big Lots - cheap anime boxsets at discount prices!
- EvaOtaku.com - a great Evangelion website.
- EvaGeeks.org - another great Evangelion website.
- GoDisscusions.com - a forum all about the game of Go.
- The KGS Go Server - play Go against people online.
- GoProblems.com - Practice life & death Go problems to get stronger.
- Happy House Of Hentai - you should really listen to this podcast.
Intro Music: The PenPals - "Tell Me Why" opening theme from Berserk.
That does it for this time. Hopefully the next episode will be out sooner then this one. Thanks for staying subscribed!
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I know it’s been a full two months since I promised a return of podcast episodes, and I still haven’t delivered. To be honest I’ve been pretty busy and just haven’t felt motivated to produce any new episodes. I’ve been kicking some ideas around for a new run of shows though, so expect something before too terribly long.
In the meantime, would you like to win a 16GB iPod Touch? If you take this short audience survey by August 30th, you will be thrown into a drawing courtesy of my podcast host Wizzard Media. I don’t normally like pushing these things on you, but I figured this is a pretty cool deal since these iPods are pretty sweet (and expensive). So CLICK HERE to take the survey. Thanks and good luck!
Thanks for hanging in there with my lameness, and thanks a lot for your continued support!
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Hey all. Just wanted to post a quick update and let you know that I’m still alive. Been pretty busy these last couple months. Went on vacation, went to a con, and have just been generally busy with life stuff.
Look forward to a new episode soon though detailing our excellent time at Anime Punch this past April in Columbus, Ohio. Some of you long time listeners may remember that we attended this con back in 2006, but skipped 2007 since we were saving up for our trip to Japan. 2006 rocked, and 2008 was even better. This may very be the best anime convention around. Seriously. We’ll tell you all about it real soon.
In the "welcome to 8 years ago" category, I started myself a blog. There will be some anime and Japanese content, but for the most part it will be an outlet of sorts. So if your going through withdrawal, surf on over to schnuth.com.
Thanks again for hanging in there, and I’ll be talking to you all again real soon.
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As mentioned last episode (episode #70), here are the scans promised by Eeeper of the Mangamax article about Rail Of The Star written by Helen McCarthy:
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In related news, Town of Evening Calm was also nominated for a 2008 Eisner Award.
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In related news, Town of Evening Calm was also nominated for a 2008 Eisner Award.
This episode I take a look at the manga Town Of Evening Calm, Country Of Cherry Blossoms. Joining me on the review is Eeeper of the Eeeper’s Choice Podcast. Eeeper actually sent me this manga in to review, and is a good example of how to get me to review something. :) It’s a great manga, and seems to be overlooked like most great manga these days. Enjoy the review!
News items:
- Last Gasp Books - publishers of the English edition.
- Town Of Evening Calm... @ Wikipedia
- Official Movie Website - anyone know where I can find a English version of this film?
- Hiroshima bombings @ Wikipedia
Podcast promos:
Music this episode is Anime Eyes by Blip Blip Bleep:
Blip Blip
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"Anime Eyes" (mp3) from "Wireless"
(Undercover Culture Music)
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Talk to you again soon!
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Here is another attempt at me doing a video cast. I think it actually turned out pretty decent, but you be the judge. I take you on a tour of the Evangelion Memorial Theater laserdisc boxset. The Japanese have a knack for putting out insane (and insanely priced) collector’s sets, and this one is no exception.
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This episode I do what most lazy unprepared podcasters do, read your e-mail! I’ve been playing a lot of voicemail lately and have been neglecting all your great e-mail, so we start correcting that in this episode. I also take a look at some news including the upcoming live-action Akira movie, and some strange individuals in Japan. Don’t forget to keep those e-mails and voicemails coming in, I always love to hear from you. The voicemail number is 206-339-9277 in case you forgot.
News items:
- Live Action Akira Movies Announced (from IGN.com)
- "Girl" at Japanese school was 39-year-old man (from Reuters) - This is a very weird story, I wonder what this guy’s intention was?
- Japanese footwear fetish thief used boot odor to fantasize about owners (from Mainichi.jp) - I’ve honestly never understood this fetish.
Podcast promos:
Music this episode is Anime Eyes by Blip Blip Bleep:
Blip Blip Bleep "Anime Eyes" (mp3) from "Wireless"
(Undercover Culture Music)
Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy at Amazon More On This AlbumSnail mail:
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If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.
See you next time!
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This episode I take a look at the awesome Japanese reality video game show, Game Center CX. Even though it’s not anime I still highly recommend it. Highly entertaining, even if your not a fan of old Nintendo games. But everyone loves old Nintendo games right? I also talk about the state of the podcast, some anime news, and of course your voicemail. Don’t forget to call those in at 206-339-9277!
GameCenter CX links:
- Awesome English episode guide @ CrunkGames.org
- GameCenter CX @ Wikipedia
- Official Site (in Japanese)
- TV-Nihon’s site - find the GameCenter CX episodes under "One Shots"
News items:
- Evangelion Movie DVD release
- Printable Akihabara map from Akihabara Channel
- Japan Welcomes Foreigners With Cosplayers
Podcast promos:
Intro music this episode is "N.M.H." by Masafumi Takada, from the No More Heroes Original Soundtrack.
Snail mail:
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If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.
See you next time!
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Really it isn’t. I don’t recommend getting bronchitis at all. But unfortunately it’s what happened to me last week. I was hoping to get a podcast up this week, but that may not happen. I’m pretty much better now but I still have some coughing going on. You really don’t want to listen to me cough my head off since that doesn’t make for good podcasting. So there might not be a show this week. Just wanted to let you know I haven’t fallen off the face of the Earth again. :)
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This week I review the awesome classic anime film Royal Space Force: Wings Of Honneamise. It’s a fantastic film, but it’s too bad that Bandai Visual is charging an arm and a leg for the DVD. I also look at some otaku news, and catch up on e-mails and voicemails. Don’t forget to leave a voicemail at 206-339-9277 and get on the podcast. See you next time!
News links:
- Bubblegum Crash PC Engine English translation patch @ Romhacking.net
- Mother 3 Fan Translation Project
- Policenauts Fan Translation Project
- Newtype USA ceases publication, and becomes something new.
- Celebrate coming of age in Japan, and buy some hentai PC games!
Wings Of Honneamise links:
- Wikipedia’s skimpy Honneamise entry
- Wings Of Honneamise @ IMDB.com
- Gainax’s Official Honneamise page - in Japanese, but there are some neat pictures of some of the film’s merchandise.
- Bandai Visual USA - they hate you, so they charge too much for their DVDs. :(
- Honneamise HD disc review from TheDigitalBits.com
- Another Honneamise HD review from HighDefDigest.com
Podcast promos:
Music this episode was "Toki Wo Koete" from Zeta Gundam.
Insert anime here:
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If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Be sure to leave a voicemail at 206-339-9277.
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Due to popular demand, here is the fourth and final installment of our Japan travelogue from last May. In this episode we go to the Ramen Museum, the Studio Ghibli Museum, and experience the wonders and horrors of otaku mecca Akihabara first hand. Don’t miss this epic conclusion!
Before the episode we also announce the winner of the Dragonball Z: Broly Double Feature Blu-Ray disc. Thanks to everyone for entering, and thanks again to Funimation for supplying the prize. There will be many more DVD giveaways in the future, so stay subscribed so you don’t miss out.
Stuff we talked about:
- Ramen Museum from Bento.com
- Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum - official page in Japanese.
- Marimokkori @ JapanNewbie.com - the well endowed algae mascot from Hokkaido!
- Akihabara Interactive Map - A great tool I wish I had found before our trip.
- Akihabara @ Wikipedia
- Super Potato @ AkihabaraNews.com - a great video of what to expect in this wonderful video game store.
- Official Super Potato site - in Japanese of course.
- Mei & The Kittenbus @ Nausicaa.net - great synopsis and pictures of the film.
- JapanesePod101 - I’d highly recommend their survival Japanese lessons.
- JTB - a great resource for getting tickets to the Ghibili Museum and more.
- Our trip photos on Diana’s Flickr account - now all of them are uploaded. Enjoy!
Snail mail:
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This episode I finally get around to reviewing a manga. I kept promising to do it and this week I make good when I take a look at Project X Challengers: Seven Eleven. I also share my thoughts and reactions about the conclusion of the second season of Genshiken and the first episode of Macross Frontier. Did I also mention that if you listen closely you could win your very own Dragonball Z Blu-Ray movie? It doesn’t get much better then this.
Project X links:
- Digital Manga Publishing - publishers of the Project X manga in the US.
- New York Times article about Project X
- Project X Torrents @ D-Addicts.com
- Seven Eleven Japan
Other Mentioned topics:
- Watch Gurren Lagann for free @ TheAnimeNetwork.com
- Otaku force taxi service for the disabled to fold
- Genshiken official site
- Genshiken voice actor interview @ Ogiue Maniax
- Macross Frontier official site
Podcast promos:
Music in this episode is from the game, Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire. I’ve been spending the holidays with my Duo and I’m addicted to this soundtrack.
Snail mail:
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If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277 too while your at it.
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Welcome to the second ever "Obligatory Holiday Podcast"! I didn’t do a holiday themed show last year, so I figured I’d give it another shot this year. If you missed th last one, be sure to go in the way back machine and check out episode 15. In this episode I review the anime Itsudatte My Santa!, give some news bits, and read some e-mail. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed and left a comment last episode. It’s good to be back!
My Santa links:
Other Mentioned topics:
- Cheap anime DVDs at Big Lots
- Right Stuf’s 12 Days Of Christmas Sale
- Currency Conversion Fee Settlement - free money for you!
- Official Voltron Website - what’s the deal with those shoes?
- Gundam ZZ @ MAHQ.net
Podcast promos:
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Hey everyone I’m back. I never really left but I haven’t put out a podcast in awhile, so here’s a fresh one. In this episode I discuss what I’ve been doing these last few months, talk a bit about the second season of Genshiken, and get through the backlog of voicemail that has been piling up. Sorry for taking such a long time off. I definitely needed a break, but I didn’t mean to be gone for so long. Thanks to everyone who has stayed subscribed and welcome new listeners!
Genshiken links:
- Official Genshiken website - in Japanese of course.
- Wikipedia’s Genshiken entry
- Dattebayo Fansubs - currently subbing the new season.
- Media Blasters - US distributor for Genshiken. Be sure to support the anime you love! Buy the new season when it hits DVD.
Podcast promos:
- Happy House Of Hentai - Lord K. and Hello Kitty has been taking a podcast break too, but are back firing on all cylinders. If they can put out three shows a week I should be able to handle one right? :)
My lonely post office box:
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If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277 and be on the podcast!
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Hey all. I just wanted to put up a quick post to let you know I’m still alive. The podcast should be returning soon, but here’s a little something to watch in the interim. A year or so ago I downloaded a torrent consisting of nothing but various Japanese television commercials. I’ve been rather intrigued by these so I thought I’d post up some of my favorites. Formatted for your iPod so you can waste time at school, work, or your next proctologist exam.
This has to be the manliest instant ramen noodle commercial ever. I think it could only get manlier if Kenshiro from Fist Of The North Star would team up with Nissin to create a even manlier version. But I’m afraid that will never happen.
Speaking of manly men, if your needing a Aaron fix you can listen to me on episode #115 of Most People Are DJs. I’m not talking about anime though. Instead I chat with Mikel OD about a Henry Rollins spoken word show I attended. If they ever made a live action version of Fist Of The North Star, I sure hope they would cast Rollins as Kenshiro.
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Hello friends. I’m a liar, really I am.... and I’m sorry for it. According to the title of the podcast I’m supposed to get shows out WEEKLY. I haven’t been living up to that promise for awhile. As you can see I haven’t released a podcast in over a month.
Just to let you all know everything is fine in my little corner of the world. But thanks for all the e-mail inquiries, I do appreciate them as always. It seems that I’ve hit a wall with podcasting. I still like podcasting and of course I still love anime, but I’m afraid I’m starting to burn out a bit with getting the podcasts out each week. Unlike other podcasts this is a one man affair, meaning that I do the whole thing myself. While this has worked out fine in the past, lately it’s just been too much. So to let you know I’m putting the podcast on hiatus.
You can expect the final Japan Trip cast to show up before too long though. We still want to talk about our adventures in Akihabara, and our day at the Studio Ghibli museum. Both of which were absolutely amazing. These episodes have been a bit experimental and haven’t been ordinary WARP podcasts. I wanted to try something different, and I think these were a nice change of pace. The response has been really positive, so thanks for everyone who has stuck around during these out of format episodes.
Speaking of format that is something I want to change once WARP starts back up. I do still want to change the name of the podcast eventually, and start concentrating on Japanese pop-culture as a whole instead of just anime. You know other things I love about Japan like movies, TV dramas, video games, music, etc.
Thanks for subscribing and sticking around for the past two years. What started out as a way to get myself to watch my ever growing queue of DVDs (and to justify the college education I’m still paying off) has led to so much more. Thanks to this podcast I’ve made many friends and have had experiences I wouldn’t have had otherwise. For those reasons alone I don’t want to end the podcast. So the show is going on hiatus, and one day soon it’ll be back better then ever. So why not stay subscribed since you’ll never know what might come down the old RSS feed.
- Aaron
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This is the third part of our Japan travelogue where our heroes sleep in a ryokan, party it up at the Sanja Festival, hob knob with yakuza, and bathe with a naked Scotsman!
Sorry about the lack of podcasts lately. On top of being summer I’ve just been really unmotivated lately when it comes to podcasting. But thanks to everyone who got my butt in gear, here is another episode! Thanks for all the e-mails, and be assured that everything is well in my little world. I’ve just been a very bad and lazy podcaster. :(
Stuff we talked about:
- Our trip photos - over on Diana’s Flickr.
- Okonomiyaki @ Wikipedia - see above picture, it was so delicious!
- Godzilla statue in Ginza
- The Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu - the fantastic ryokan we stayed at.
- Ear Picks @ Wikipedia - those crazy Japanese ear cleaners. You really can find anything on Wikipedia!
- The Sanja Matsuri - the incredible Shinto festival we attended. A definite highlight of our trip.
- The Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Public Bath - you too can bathe with complete strangers!
- MOS Burger - who wants to open a franchise in Ohio? This place rocked.
- JapanesePod101 - thanks to these guys we didn’t completely look like stupid Americans.
- Yakuza @ Wikipedia - lots of tattoos, not too many fingers.
Snail mail:
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If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.
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We didn’t finish the next of our Japan Trip podcasts for this week. It just didn’t work out last weekend. So instead I’m pleased to present a review of Howl’s Moving Castle. This was submitted by C2 who has contributed to the podcast before, joined by the lovely Lady Wordsmith. They go very in depth talking about this film, and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did.
Howl’s Moving Castle links:
- Howl’s Moving Castle Official US Site
- Official Studio Ghibli site - in Japanese.
- Howl’s @ Nausicaa.net - the best Ghibli fansite with tons of information.
- Wikipedia entry on Howl’s
- Howl’s @ IMDB.com
Snail mail:
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This week I’m feeling lazy, so we listen to a great listener review of Gunbuster. TJ was nice enough to send in this review so I didn’t have to do as much work this week. Let’s hear it for being lazy! ^_^
Be sure to listen in this week to learn how you can win three different boys love DVDs. That’s right, boys love. Two words you don’t hear very often on the Weekly Anime Review Podcast.
Gunbuster links:
- Gunbuster @ Wikipedia
- Gunbuster.net - a great fansite.
- Gunbuster @ IMDB.com
- Bandai Visual’s Official US Gunbuster Site
- Gainax’s Gunbuster website - in Japanese.
Promos:
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Welcome to part two of Aaron & Diana’s Japan Adventure. In which our heroes visit the Meguro Parasitological Museum, blow way too much money on anime goods and video games at Nakano Broadway, and buy porn at Family Mart.
- Meguro Parasitological Museum - offical english site.
- More photos from the museum - here you can find the swollen testicles photo. You have been warned.
- Photos From Nakano Broadway - from Q-Taro.com
- More Nakano broadway - from DannyChoo.com.
- Mandarake - english mail order site in case you can’t get to Nakano.
- Family Mart - the home of tasty snacks, and cheap hentai manga.
- Our Trip Photos - the rest will be uploaded real soon.
Snail mail:
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If you have any comments, feedback, or suggestions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.
Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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Since DeepDiscountDVD screwed me over good last year, I refuse to pimp their semi-annual DVD sale. Instead I want to call your attention to a great deal going on at RightStuf.com.
In response to DDD’s sale RightStuf has brought back their nutso Geneon DVD sale. I got in on this late last year so I missed out on some stuff, which I picked up in this sale. From a special list all Geneon DVD are 10 for $50, and 25 for $100 (US funds). If your in the US you also get free shipping.
Lots of great titles are included in this sale such as: Serial Experiments Lain, Paranoia Agent, Captain Harlock, Master Keaton, New Getter Robo, Hajime No Ippo, Tetsujin 28, and lots more. At $4 a disc you can’t go wrong.
The sale runs until June 27th so go check it out. I’m not getting anything from this plug, I just wanted to pass along what I thought was a killer deal. I know I could sign up for their affiliate program, but I’m just too lazy. ^_^
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We’re back from Aaron & Diana’s Japan Adventure so we thought we’d sit down and podcast about it while it was still fresh in our minds. The trip was absolutely amazing, except for the long assed airplane ride. But you’ll hear all about that when you download this week’s podcast. We ended up talking much longer then we intended, so this is the first part of the trip covering our first couple of days in Tokyo. If you like this podcast check back next week for Part Two!
- Our Trip Photos - Over on Diana’s Flickr account since I’m lazy. ^_^
- JTB’s Sunrise Tour, "Dynamic Tokyo Tour"
- Tokyo Tower - check out the phallic little mascots. I can’t believe I forgot to mention this.
- Happo-en Garden - we participated in a tea ceremony here.
- Chinzan-so - another beautiful garden, and the home of Mokushundo resturant where we ate lunch.
- Sumida River Cruise - from Hinode Pier to Asakusa on the Sumida River Line.
- Nakamise-dori in Asakusa - a huge tourist trap, but still great fun.
- Kouryu Ramen - we ate here in Akihabara. It was our first time eating on our own in Japan. The ramen was awesome.
- Super Potato - An amazing retrogaming store in Akihabara.
Send me stuff:
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See you next time!
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Since I haven’t got a show out in awhile I’m proud to bring you a Special Double Episode! I haven’t been living up to the "Weekly" part of the podcast for awhile now, and I do apologize. Hopefully I’ll get back on track soon. Thanks to everyone for sticking around!
In this podcast I respond to the ton of listener feedback I’ve recived over the past few weeks. I also talk about my recent experiences buying items from Yahoo! Auction Japan through Rinkya.com, a auction proxy website. Was it worth paying lots of money for little plastic girls? Find out in this week’s podcast!
Mentioned links:
- Old Fart Loves Japanese Pop Culture - Kevin’s awesome blog. He covers tons of J-Dramas, anime, manga, and more!
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - the game referred to as "Summer Cicadas" in the Akihabara Geeks documentary.
- Rinkya.com - a proxy auction site that helps you buy hard to find items through Yahoo! Auction Japan.
Ohno is very bouncy indeed!
Podcast promos:
Download "Anime Eyes" (mp3)
from "Wireless"
by Blip Blip Bleep
Undercover Culture Music
Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Send me stuff since it really works now:
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See you next time!
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This podcast I take a look at Geneon’s new release of Barefoot Gen. This is a unflinching look at the Hiroshima bombing through the eyes of a young boy. I highly recommend this film so be sure to check out my review. I also announce the winner of the Tenchi Muyo DVD, and talk a bit about my upcoming trip to Japan. Enjoy!
Barefoot Gen links:
- Geneon’s official Barefoot Gen site
- Madhouse’s official site (in Japanese)
- Barefoot Gen entry on IMDB.com
- Wikipedia’s excellent entry for Barefoot Gen
Podcasts you should listen too:
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Welcome back for another great episode. I’ll call this one the "Real Life Otaku" episode since I take a look at a couple DVDs that look into Japanese otaku culture. The first is the documentary Akihabara Geeks which came out on DVD earlier this year from Media Blasters. The second is Viz Pictures release of the Train Man: Densha Otoko movie. I reviewed the TV series way back in episode 4, but this DVD release is also worth your time. Listen to find out why!
Be sure to listen in to learn how you can win a free anime DVD too. Thanks to Funimation for providing DVDs to giveaway. All this and more crammed into 30 minutes of anime podcast goodness!
- The Joe Murphy Memorial Fund - Joe is a great guy and a great podcaster. Please give if you are able.
Akihabara Geeks links:
Densha Otoko links:
- Official Website
- Densha Otoko @ Wikipedia
- Densha Otoko @ IMDB.com
- An Eternal Thought In The Mind Of Godzilla - The Patrick Macias website.
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Due to popular demand I take a look at FLCL this week. I’ve gotten tons of requests over the past year or so for this one, so here you go! I hope it was worth the wait. It’s a great anime and definitely worth the three hours of your life you’ll spend with it. I also read a bunch of the feedback that I received after my review of Haruhi last week. Will Haruhi’s honor be upheld? Listen to find out!
FLCL links:
- FLCL @ Synch-Point.com - the official US site for Furi Kuri.
- FLCL @ Wikipedia
- FLCL World - a great Fooly Cooly fansite.
- FLCL on Adult Swim
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This episode I take a look at a show that most everyone seems to like right now, except myself. That anime is none other then The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. I hope you like this podcast, and don’t forget to add WARP to your favorites over at Podcast Pickle.
Haruhi Suzumiya links:
- The exhaustive Haruhi entry at Wikipedia.
- The official US Haruhi site.
- The official Japanese Haruhi site.
Other Mentioned topics:
- NarutoFan.com - Everything you’d ever want to know about Naruto.
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Hey fools, I’m back from the dead. Be sure to listen to this episode to find out where my lame ass has been. Also we hear some great listener reviews, do some e-mail and voicemail, and just have a old fashioned good time. The above image is my first fan art ever, and I forgot to mention it on the podcast. Ugh! Much thanks to Tsakura from Tsakura’s Wataame Podcast for sending it in. Also listen past the end of the episode for a special voicemail from Amy. It didn’t really fit in with the rest of the show, but it’s still pretty cool so I wanted to include it. It’s good to be back!
Show links:
- Ergo Proxy Official Site
- Trigun (via Wikipedia)
- Last Exile Official Website
- Trinity Blood Official Site
- Takeshi Kitano’s Wikipedia Entry
- Takeshi’s Castle Wikipedia Entry
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May I present to you my newest grand experiment, the first ever WARP vidcast. This is a collection of video footage that Diana and I took last March at Anime Punch. Anime Punch 2006, the Armageddicon, took place March 30th to April 2nd, 2006 in Columbus, OH. It’s taking place again this year on the very same weekend. So if you like what you see in this video podcast, do yourself a favor and plan on attending. It was my favorite con that I attended last year (and yes I am including Otakon).
Among the things you will see in this video are: highlights from the always awesome "Your Favorite Anime Sucks!" panel, Joshua Seth voice actor/hypnotist making virgin otaku men believe they are giving birth, the incredible Spoony Bards rocking the joint, as much of the masquerade as we could stomach (I did tape more but no one used the microphones), and more con hijinx and hillarity that you can cram into 30 minutes.
The video file in the feed is formated to play on iPods or in iTunes. I know some of you don’t use either and so I uploaded the video to Google Video. I know I say it’s on YouTube in the podcast, but at the time I didn’t realize how restrictive they were on file size.
This is the very first ever video I’ve edited so please keep that in mind. Diana was a lot of help in putting this thing together, and I couldn’t have done it without her. So if you don’t like it, it’s her fault. ^_^ Also there are a variety of different colorful words used in the video. So this podcast has the honor of being the first to carry the explicit tag in my feed. So it’s safe to assume this probably isn’t safe for work. I hope you enjoy this, and as always, all feedback is welcomed.
Links:
- Anime Punch - where everything took place.
- Joshua Seth - hypnotist and anime voice actor.
- The Spoony Bards - the best anime band in the world!
- Episode 28 - Anime Punch 2006 Report
- This podcast is also hosted on Google Video for your amusement.
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I want to apologize for the lack of a podcast for the past month and a half. I’ve been a very bad podcaster. But I’ve been dealing with some personal issues and haven’t been in the podcasting mood. Don’t fear however. The podcast is not dead, and will be coming back real soon.
Here’s a little something to tide you over. I was sent in this great review of Perfect Blue by C2 Anime Reviews. Those of you who have been listening for awhile know that I have shown my love for Satoshi Kon in my reviews of Tokyo Godfathers and Paranoia Agent. This film is no exception and is one of his more well known works. Enjoy the review, and you should be hearing more from me soon.
Also, Podcast Pickle has reset everyone’s favorites at the beginning of 2007. If you could add WARP to your favorites at Podcast Pickle again I’d really appreciate it. I’d also like to thank whoever added WARP to Digg’s new podcast directory. I haven’t asked for any diggs and there are over 70 right now. Thanks a lot for your continued support!
Perfect Blue links:
- Perfect Blue @ Wikipedia
- Perfect Blue @ IMDB.com
- A great interview with Satoshi Kon from midnighteye.com
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Since I haven’t had the time to put out a podcast in the last couple weeks, I wanted to post real quick about who won the last contest. I’d like to congratulate Dave from New Jersey who not only won a brand new Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie DVD, but also got a t-shirt as well!
If you remember I played a short montage of 5 different anime songs in episode 50. To be included in the drawing you had to identify all 5 of the songs. If you weren’t able to get all five, here they are:
- Melissa by Porno Graffiti. This was the first opening theme for Fullmetal Alchemist.
- Konya wa Hurricane by Kinuko Oomori. This was the opening song for the first episode of Bubblegum Crisis.
- Tank! by the Seatbelts and composed by Yoko Kanno. This was the opening theme of Cowboy Bebop.
- Tobe! Gundam, the opening theme from Mobile Suit Gundam (First Gundam).
- Cruel Angel’s Thesis, opening theme for Neon Genesis Evangelion.
I really thought these wouldn’t be too hard but most of you got stuck on the Gundam and Bubblegum Crisis tunes. I thought the Gundam one was the hardest, but not too hard since I reviewed Gundam in the same episode. Thanks for everyone who entered, and stay tuned to the podcast for future contests for more anime DVDs!
Speaking of the podcast you might have noticed that I haven’t put anything out in the last couple weeks. With the holiday season upon us I’ve been really busy with work, life, and some personal stuff. This is the busiest time of year at my job since I work for a shipping company. So I might not put out anything new until next month.
In the meantime don’t forget to stay subscribed via iTunes, add WARP to your favorites at Podcast Pickle, drop me an e-mail at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com, or better yet leave a voicemail at 206-339-9277 to get yourself on the podcast.
Thanks to everyone who has supported WARP this past year, and I look forward to bringing you more anime podcasts in 2007!
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This week we celebrate the 50th episode of WARP with a extra long episode and special guests! I take a look at the original classic mecha anime Mobile Suit Gundam.
Eeeper from the always great Eeeper’s Choice Podcast brings us a review of Gundam Wing Endless Waltz. Author and podcaster extraordinaire Tee Morris brings us a convention report from Anime USA, which took place November 17-19 in Tysons Corner, VA. Of course we also check out some voicemail and read some e-mail.
But what would the 50th podcast be with a contest? Be sure to listen for your chance to win your very own copy of the Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie 2-Disc Special Edition DVD set! The deadline for entires is December 14th, so don’t wait and enter today.
Please note: Just to make it clear the contest is open to everyone in the world. What’s the fun in making a contest US only like some other podcasts? :)
Gundam links:
- Mecha Anime HQ - one of my favorite mecha anime websites. Includes synopsis, backgorund information, and more for Gundam, Macross, Votoms, etc!
- Animenation.net’s excellent Gundam FAQ
- Official Gundam site
- Wikipedia’s Mobile Suit Gundam entry
Classic Gundam Action
Gundam Wing Links:
- GundamWing.net - a great Wing fansite.
- Wikipedia’s entry for Gundam Wing
- Wikipedia’s Enless Waltz Entry
Other links:
- Anime USA - takes place in November in Tysons Corner, VA.
- Youtube: The Deaths In Ideon - they don’t call Tomino "Kill Em All" for nothing!
Podcast promos:
Podsafe music:
- The Meshes - I played their killer track Nacho Jesus for the into and outro music. Check them out!
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Much thanks to the Popcorn Samurai for this item:
It’s that time of year again, time for Deep Discount DVD’s semi-annual 20% off sale! This is a great opportunity to fill holes in your anime collection, as well as pick up lots of DVDs for cheap.
The sale
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Each coupon can only be used once. It’s also worth noting that posters and storage accessories are also included in this sale. Maybe it’s time to pick up that giant DVD rack I so desprately need.
I suggest concentrating on box sets. With this sale you can get some excellent deals.
I’m not affiliated with this site in the least, I just wanted to bring this great sale to everyone’s attention. Have fun guys!
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This week I review the awesome classic anime film Akira. This movie always makes me nostalgic, and that’s because it’s so damn good! I also play some voicemail, read some e-mail, and talk about anime, manga, and video games. Welcome back to the Weekly Anime Review.
Akira links:
- Akira entry on IMDB.com
- Wikipedia’s excellent entry for the film
- Wikipedia’s excellent entry for the manga
- Dark Horse Comic’s Akira website
- Akira2019.com - excellent Akira fansite.
- Official Japanese Akira website
Other Mentioned topics:
- Funimation Entertainment - creators of fine anime DVDs.
Podcast promos:
- Phantasy Star Podcast - all about the awesomely addictive Phantasy Star Universe video game.
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Another convention report show? You got that right. Last weekend we hit up Youmacon in Detroit, MI. We had a great time last year and this year was no exception. This will do it for the con reports for awhile until Ohayocon in January. Be sure to listen for your chance to win a free anime DVD too. Free DVDs rule, and the contest is open to everyone in the world! Be sure to enter by November 15th.
- Youmacon - the con’s website. Be there next year or else!
- Captain Lou Albano - not only a wrestler but he played Mario on TV. How cool is that?
- Tony Oliver - Dude, I met Rick Hunter! Awesome.
- Anime Music Videos.org - AMVs rule, and this is the best site about them.
- An article about Maid Cafes
- Go - Wikipedia entry.
- Shogi - Wikipedia entry.
- Mario Party - official site. The live action version was crazy.
- Moy Tung Kung Fu - these guys did the awsome kung fu demonstration.
- Anime Hell - this event is always awesome, and this year featured some new clips I’ve never seen before.
- Anime Punch - the Armageddicon!
- Where’s The Buffet? - these guys put on the hentai panel. It rocked at Ohayocon, not so much at Youmacon.
- Macross World - my favorite Macross site.
- The Robotech Page.com - Excellent Robotech site.
- Hibane Renmei - official site.
- Thought Experiments Lain - the best Serial Experiments Lain site online.
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One anime that many people keep telling me I need to watch is Paranoia Agent. So this week I finally take the hint and watch it. It’s a great anime, so download this week’s podcast to hear my review. I also talk about complete nonsense, announce the DVD winner, and go through some more listener feedback. Enjoy!
Paranoia Agent links:
- Official US Paranoia Agent site
- Official Japanese site
- Wikipedia entry for Paranoia Agent
- Shonen Bat is not this Bat Boy. ^_^
Other Mentioned topics:
- TechnoGirls, Fansubbers of Brother, Dear Brother
- Live-Evil, Fansubbers of The Rose of Versailles
- Lililicious, fansubbers of Maria-sama ga Miteru
- Frank Black - not anime, but an awesome musician.
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Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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After several false starts I’m afraid there just won’t be a podcast this week. I think I just need a week off to recharge the old creativity batteries. ^_^ There will be one next week though, and I’ll announce the winner of the Votoms drawing too. Thanks again for your support, and I’ll see you next week!
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This week I read through some listener feedback. I’ve been pretty bad about this lately, so hopefully this will help correct things a bit. I always love hearing from you guys so keep the e-mail and voicemail coming! We’re also treated to another C2 Anime Review, this time for Porco Rosso. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the podcast this week! It’s always appreciated, and there wouldn’t be a podcast without all your support.
Be sure to tune in to this episode as well for your chance to win the first volume of the new Armored Trooper Votoms DVD as well as a Weekly Anime Review T-shirt. Thanks again to E. Berhard Warg for donating the DVD!
Okay so I forgot to mention what the clip in the beginning of this podcast was. It’s none other then Rym & Scott from the Geeknights podcast. I meant to make a funny about their comments on us from SITAcon, but I forgot. Sorry about that fellas.
Porco Rosso links:
Other Mentioned topics:
- Wikipedia’s History Of Anime article
- Animesuki.com - An excellent site for unlicensed anime digital fansubs via BitTorrent.
- Everything you wanted to know about BitTorrent.
- Hobbyfan.com - lots of anime and gundam models here.
- Ben’s Anime Model Zone - good resource for anime and Gundam modeling.
Mentioned Podcasts:
- In Latte Veritas - Five minutes of zen.
- The Adult Space Child Free Podcast
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Diana joins me this week to recount the awesome time we had at SITACon last weekend. We had a really great time, and not just because we were guests. This isn’t a typical episode and regular anime reviews will be back next week. Thanks again to Corbin for inviting us to the con, and thanks to the rest of the staff for making the weekend a really great time.
SITACon links:
- SITACon
- Our SITACon 2006 photos - these are on Diana’s Flickr account. Once I stop being lazy they will be on mine too. ^_^
Musical Guests:
- Martin Leung The Video Game Pianist - simply amazing.
- Entertainment System - rock n roll Nintendo style.
Podcast Guests:
- GeekNights
- Ninja Consultant
- Happy House Of Hentai
- Dave & Joel’s Fast Karate For The Gentleman
- Night Shift Podcast
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This week’s podcast is a little shorter then normal due to having to get ready for SITACon this weekend. Instead of skipping a week I’m running a listener review since we haven’t done one of those in awhile. Hans, a listener from Austria, was nice enough to record and send in a review of Hellsing. He has an interesting take on this anime and manga, and I hope you like his review. Regular reviews should be back next week assuming I’m not too worn out of hungover from the con. ^_^
SITACon is going on this weekend in Utica, NY and I’ll be there with many other anime podcasters. If your in the area make sure to stop by and say hello!
Hellsing links:
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I’ve reviewed a lot of otaku and fan related anime and live action shows, but one anime I never got around to reviewing is Otaku No Video. So this week I finally get that review out of the way. I hope you like it!
WARP T-shirts are still available for the bargain price of $10 shipped in the US. Don’t miss out!
Don’t forget that I will also be a guest at SITACon next weekend. SITACon is taking place in Utica, NY at SUNYIT on October 6th, 7th, and 8th. Come to my panel for a chance to get a free t-shirt too. I hope to see you there!
Otaku No Video links:
- Official Animeigo website
- Animeigo’s excellent liner notes
- Official Japanese Site
- Wikipedia’s Otaku No Video entry
Other Mentioned links:
- Wikipedia’s Takashi Murakami article
- Chris Meadow’s website
- Get a cool Weekly Anime Review T-Shirt for $10!
Mentioned Podcasts:
Weekly Anime Review
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If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.
Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week I take a look at one of my favorite shonen comedy series Great Teacher Onizuka, more commonly referred to as GTO. I also read some of the entries from the Castle Of Cagliostro DVD contest and pick a winner, and bring you all sorts of other tasty anime goodies.
It you visited the site in the past few days you would have noticed that the new WARP T-shirts are now available. These come in white with the classy Weekly Anime Review logo in Navy Blue. This is a test run to see just how well they will sell, so if you want one be sure to do it sooner then later. Shirts are only $10 shipped inside the US, and slightly higher outside the country. What a bargain!
Don’t forget that I will also be a guest at SITACon next month. SITACon is taking place in Utica, NY at SUNYIT on October 6th, 7th, and 8th. I hope to see you there!
GTO links:
Other Mentioned links:
- RightStuf’s awesome Geneon DVD/CD sale runs until 10/1
- Hitachi "Magic Wand" Massager
- Get a cool Weekly Anime Review T-Shirt for $10!
Podcast Promos:
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If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.
Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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The last couple podcasts I’ve been telling you about how I’m going to be a guest at SITACon next month. So this week I have a conversation with con chair Andrew Corbin, and he fills us in on all the goings on at SITACon. It’s going to be a really great time, especially if your a fan of podcasting. If your able to make it be sure to stop by and say hello.
Also this week I feature the first part of a three part feature which takes a look at the Works of Mamoru Oshii. A big thanks go out to Kellin Winslow who was nice enough to submit this piece. This part looks at the beautiful Angel’s Egg. We also play some voicemail that came in this past week. Remember if you want to be part of the podcast, hit the voice mail at 206-339-WARP.
You now have until Spet. 20th to enter the Castle Of Cagliostro DVD contest. Last week I only received one entry. That’s right only one! I can’t believe you guys don’t want a free DVD, but to spice things up I added another DVD to the mix. So now you can win two anime DVDs. So get off your lazy ass and hit me with a e-mail. 100 words or less, if you were a master theif like Lupin The III what would you steal and why?
SITACon links:
- SITACon’s website - everything you wanted to know about the con and more.
- I’m listed on Anime-Cons.com - How weird is that?
Mamoru Oshii links:
Other Mentioned things:
- AnimeNewsNetwork’s entry for Shuffle!
- Shuffle! Official Japanese site
- Otakon badges - Diana got #4, I of course picked the #5 Hellsing badge.
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week I take a look at Hayao Miyazaki’s often overlooked film, The Castle Of Cagliostro. Plus I give you a chance to win your very own copy of the new special edition DVD from Manga Entertainment. I also tell you about what I’ve been watching this week, and check out some listener feedback. So what are you waiting for? Download this week’s podcast already.
Don’t forget that I will also be a guest at SITACon next month. SITACon is taking place in Utica, NY at SUNYIT on October 6th, 7th, and 8th. See you there!
Castle Of Cagliostro links:
- IMDB.com’s entry for Cagliostro
- Conversations On Ghibli’s screenshot comparison
- Chris Meadow’s Awesome Cagliostro Fan Commentary
Other Mentioned links:
- Love Song - currently digisubbing akihabara@DEEP
- DramaWiki entry for akihabara@DEEP
- Gojira DVD Official Site
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week I take a look at the first volume of Speed Grapher and tell you if I’ll continue watching this series after the first volume. Check out the above YouTube link for the original opening of Speed Grapher featuring the song "Girls On Film" by Duran Duran. I wonder how much more Funimation would’ve had to shell out to license the song? There are some minor spoilers since this is an opening from after episode 13.
I also have some pretty incredible news, we have been invited as guests to SITACon! SITACon will take place in Utica, NY October 6-8th at the State University Of New York Institute Of Technology (SUNYIT for short). We will be part of the podcasting guests at he con. We’ll be participating in panels and podcasting from the con. So be sure to make it if you can! More information about the con will be announced in future podcasts.
Speed Grapher links:
- Speed Grapher Official US website
- Speed Grapher Official Japanese website
- Funimation Productions - US licensor for Speed Grapher.
Other Mentioned links:
- SITACon - I’m going to be a guest at an anime con. This completely blows my mind.
- Real Otaku Heroes
Podcast Promo:
Music:
- Opening song: ’Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuukai’ from Genshiken.
- Closing song: ’Just Forget’ from Samurai Champloo.
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277 and be on the podcast. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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The regular podcast episodes will return next week, but in the meantime here is our Otakon 2006 Con Report. Diana and I sit down and talk about our experiences at Otakon, the biggest damn anime convention on the east coast.
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I didn’t realize when recording this that this episode would come out on the first anniversay of the podcast. While I haven’t lived up to putting one out every week, I feel that I’ve done a halfways decent job. Thanks to everyone who has continued listening for the past year. I really appreciate all the support and there wouldn’t be a podcast if it wasn’t for all of you.
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks for listening!
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Here’s another special episode for you all to listen too as my summer hiatus is quickly coming to a close. This is a recording I made of the Shinichiro Watanabe Q&A panel in Detroit, MI on February 8th, 2006. The event happened at the Detroit Institute Of Arts. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Mr. Watanabe he is the director for such great anime as Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Macross Plus.
I’ve been sitting on this recording for awhile (over 6 months now) and debating if I should post it on the feed. Considering you can watch entire episodes of Samurai Champloo on YouTube I don’t think this should cause any problems.
I realize this is a much longer episode then normal. If you don’t want to sit through the entire recording you can check out a great summary of the event over on Protaku.com.
Thanks for sticking it out through my short hiatus and the podcast will be back on a normal schedule very soon. Be sure to stay subscribed via iTunes and add WARP to your favorites at PodcastPickle.com. Thanks for your support!
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Hey all, here’s a quick episode for you. This week I have a special guest on the Weekly Anime Review. No other then listener James Luna! He drops by and fills us all in on the goings on at Anime Expo this past July in Anaheim, CA. Enjoy and I will talk to you all again in a few short weeks!
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Do you like samurai movies? Then you need to check out the new podcast Popcorn Samurai! In the first episode the Popcorn Samurai himself reviews the all time classic Seven Samurai. It’s good stuff and I highly recommend you check it out. This is one genre of film I haven’t seen enough of, and I can’t wait to see what he reviews next. Buzz on over to his website, or subscribe via iTunes.
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Hey all! I’m still on hiatus but I wanted to post a quick podcast to include some things I forgot to mention in the last episode. David also send us a review of Protectors Of Universe. This is another stellar Jospeh Lai production similar to Defenders Of Space which I reviewed in Episode 31. I meant to play it last episode and forgot, so here it is!
Also a quick reminder that the favorites have been reset over at Podcast Pickle. If you could head over there and add WARP back into your favorites, I would greatly appreciate it. Last time you guys pushed us all the way to #1, and I’d love to see that happen again. I promise not to ask you to do this again for another 6 months too. ^_^
The podcast will be returning soon with a whole lot of new stuff planned, so be sure to stay subscribed. Thanks for everyone’s support!
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This week I do my second part of my two-part Macross review, as well as read a listener review of the excellent Studio Ghibli movie Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind. We also check out some voicemail, and talk about where to get some deal on anime DVDs.
Foe the next few weeks WARP will be going on a short summer hiatus. Listen to this week’s show for all the details. The podcast isn’t podfading or anything, so please keep those e-mails and voicemails coming! I just need a little summer vacation action.
Nausicaa links:
Macross links:
- Mecha Anime HQ Macross section - this is a great site for all sorts of mecha anime, not just Macross.
- Macross World
- Do You Remember Love fansub download
- Macross 7 fansub download
- Macross Zero fansub download
Other Mentioned links:
- Right Stuf deals: Serial Experiments Lain boxset $25, Gungrave boxset $50.
- AnimEigo’s Summer of Savings sale - awesome deals on some great classic anime!
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week I talk about an anime that I’ve been meaning to review since I started this podcast. The all time anime classic Macross. We also get a great review of Patlabor The Movie from "C2 Anime Reviews" and have all sorts of other podcast goodness mixed in!
The Podcast Pickle Otaku Invasion Contest is officially over. Thanks to everyone who added WARP to your favorites at Podcast Pickle! All of those who did this up through May 31st are eligible for the drawing..... which takes place in this episode! Feel free to add WARP to your favorites if you haven’t already to give those guys at Anime Pulse a run for their money.
Macross links:
- Official Web Page - outdated and in Japanese.
- Macross World - one of the best fan run sites around. The forum is a awesome place to discuss all things Macross.
- Macross Compendium - excellent guide to the Macross universe.
- Macross Mecha Designs
- AnimEigo’s Macross Page - Check out their DVD liner notes and more here.
- ADV Film’s Macross Page
- Wikipedia Entry On Macross
- Robotech.com - official Robotech web page.
Patlabor The Movie links:
- Official US Web Page - had information about the newest DVD release.
- Schaft Enterprises - Patlabor info site.
- IMDB Entry For Patlabor The Movie
Other Mentioned links:
- Motor City Comic Con
- DVD Region Free - use this program on your PC to play DVDs from any region.
Podcast Promos:
Contest Prizes Supplied By:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week I try something a little different and feature an interview. I talk with Lawrence Eng about his studies of otaku and anime fans. If you remember back in Episode 28, Diana and I talked about his great panels at Anime Punch. Here’s your chance to hear all about them from the man himself!
The Podcast Pickle Otaku Invasion Contest is quickly coming to a close on May 31st. Be sure to add WARP to your favorites at PodcastPickle.com to be eligible for the drawing! Since you guys pushed WARP to the #1 position I have added Pocky to the prize pack which also includes 13 great anime DVDs! Listen to the episode for more information.
Lawrence Eng links:
- Lawmune’s Netspace - links to Lawrence’s websites.
- Lainspotting - Lawrence’s excellent blog.
- Thought Experiments Lain - Lawrence’s excellent information site for the anime series Serial Experiments Lain.
Other things we talked about:
- Robotech.com
- Robotech Wikipedia Entry
- Miyazaki "otaku" murderer @ Wikipedia
- William Gibson’s Pattern Recognition - excellent book, here is a synopsis and a excerpt from Gibson’s site.
- Serial Experiments Lain @ Wikipedia
Contest prizes supplied by:
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week I take a look at one of my favorite Japanese movies of all time, Battle Royale. I talk about the movies, the novel, and of course the manga. I also read a listener review of Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, listen to some excellent feedback, and much much more!
The Podcast Pickle Otaku Invasion Contest is still in full swing, and I finally add an anime DVD boxset to the prize pack. Be sure to add WARP to your favorites at PodcastPickle.com to be eligible for the drawing. Listen to this episode to hear all the details!
Battle Royale links:
- Battle Royale Film.net - an excellent resource for all your BR needs.
- Battle Royale on IMDB.com
- Buy the novel at Amazon.com!
Gankutsuou links:
Chris’s crazy Korean anime knock-off links:
- Examples of Korean "anime" - in japanese, but a picture is worth a thousand words.
- Robot Taekwon V @ Wikipedia
- Robot Taekwon V restored DVD news
- IFD - Joseph Lai’s company, making bad anime knock-offs since 1985!
Podcast Promos (and other mentioned podcasts):
Podsafe Music:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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It’s the bargain bin anime show! This week I take a look at some of the "anime" (and I use that term loosely) you can find at your local discount store for the hefty sum of $1. Even though it’s crap, it’s highly entertaining crap! ^_^ Behold Defenders Of Space! We also listen to some more great voicemail, do some anime news, and get a listener review of His and Her Circumstances.
The Podcast Pickle Otaku Invasion Contest is still in full swing, and I add two more anime DVDs to the growing prize pack. Be sure to add WARP to your favorites at PodcastPickle.com to be eligible for the drawing!
Be sure to listen at the end of the podcast for the action packed Defenders Of Space trailer!
Defenders Of Space links:
- ToonZone.net did a great feature about Joseph Lai, the mastermind behind DOS
- DigiView - distributors of these cheap DVDs.
- Buy Defenders Of Space from Amazon!
His And Her Circumstances links:
Other Mentioned links:
- Them Anime Review
- Multi Mania Reviews
- Big Lots - $3.99 anime DVDs can be yours.
Podcast Promos:
Podsafe Music:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week it’s time to do some housekeeping, so I read long neglected listener e-mail, reviews, and play some voicemail. You guys are awesome for sending in all this stuff, and I suck for not podcasting it sooner. Be sure to listen in to learn how to win a ton of anime DVDs in the Podcast Pickle Otaku Invasion Contest. This will be running through the entire month of May, and you know you’ll want in on the action.
Review links:
- Hunter X Hunter.com - cool fanpage.
- Hunter X Hunter.net - another cool fanpage.
- Saint Seiya Archive
- Saint Seiya @ Imdb.com
- Official Elfen Lied Website
- Elfen Lied.net - first English Elfen Lied website
Other Mentioned links:
- Kick In The Head - a daily webcomic.
- The Nihon Review - cool reviews of cool stuff you like.
Podcast Promos:
- PodCulture - equal opportunity geekness.
- Kick Ass Mystic Ninjas - like Naruto, but cooler.
Podsafe Music:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week I take a look at the anime and otaku related Japanese drama, Maid In Akihabara which is available via fansub. I also talk about being sick, finishing Hikaru No Go, having a rough time tracking down a copy of Advent Children, and play a bunch of voicemail and listener reviews. The winner of the Dragon Ball Z DVD is announced, and a there is a new contest..... the PodcastPickle May Invasion Contest. Be sure to listen to this episode to get all the details on how you could possibly win a bunch of anime DVDs.
Maid In Akihabara links:
- IIchan Translation Group - fansub group’s website.
- IIchan’s Torrent page - for downloading episodes not present on the above page.
- Maid In Akihabara @ CDJapan - saddly no english subtitles on this DVD.
Maid Cafe links:
- Photos of several Maid Cafes (in Japanese)
- Candy Maid Cafe (in Japanese)
- Royal Milk Maid Cafe (in English)
- Maid In Angels Cafe (in English)
- MSNBC article on maid cafes
- ANN’s Encylopedia entry on Moe
Maid Cafe Videos:
Listener Review links:
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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As you could tell from the intro from last week’s podcast, I had a cold. Well... I still have this stupid cold, and it’s driving me crazy. I thought it was seasonal allergies but then I got Diana sick as well. I almost got it beat but my nose is still stuffed up. As I discovered when I sat down to record this week’s show, it makes me sound like crap. So unfortunately there won’t be a podcast this week. Sorry guys.]]>
It’s time again for another convention report. On March 31st - April 2nd, 2006 we attended the Anime Punch convention in Columbus, Ohio. We had a great time, and we’re going to tell you all about it.
Assorted Anime Punch links:
- Anime Punch 2006 photos - pictures we took at the con.
- Anime Punch website
- Lawrence Eng’s website - he may very well be the Otaking. Don’t miss his panel if he’s a guest at a con your attending.
- Crispin Freeman - this guy came off like a real cock-knocker at Mr. Eng’s panel.
- Joshua Seth - he’ll make you bark like a dog, or at least rap in Japanese.
- Steve Conte - he did a concert, but we didn’t go since we saw him a couple years ago at Ohayocon. Instead we went for Irish Stew and Guiness for dinner. His anime music is cool, but I couldn’t get into his original work.
- The Spoony Bards - As always these guys rocked. Definetely check them out if you get a chance. The only bad thing is that they had to play next to the white noise generating fountain in the Holiday Inn’s lobby.
- OSU’s Library Manga Collection - I wish the college I went to had one of these. I’d would’ve been in the library every day.
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Or you can always hit me up on the voicemail line at 206-339-9277. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
This week I take a look at the anime anthology masterpiece by Katsuhiro Otomo, Memories. Ryan send us in a audio review of Initial D, and there is also a Anime 101 segment about profanity in anime. Good times and fun for the whole family. I also take a look at some recent feedback, and tons of other crazy podcast otaku craziness!
Want to win a free Dragonball Z DVD? Be sure to listen to the podcast! :)
Memories links:
- Sony Picture’s Memories website
- Memories entry at IMDB.com
- Encylopedia entry at AnimeNewsNetwork.com
- Katsuhiro Otomo’s Wikipedia entry
Anime 101 links:
Podcast Promos:
Podsafe music:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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This week I bring you not one, but two different reviews. With the assistance of my lovely wife Diana, we take a look at the classic Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro. We also review Disney’s new special edition DVD that came out a couple weeks ago. I also review the little known fan documentary Go Go Anime! which chronicles otaku at Anime Expo 2003. Don’t forget to drop me voice mail at 206-339-9277 to be a part of the podcast, and drop me some e-mail at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com!
My Neighbor Totoro links:
- Official Disney Website
- Nausicaa.net Totoro Page - tons of great information.
- The Camphor Tree - Totoro.org
- The Battle Of The Monkey & The Crab
- Official Website - click to see the trailer.
- Go Go Anime! DVD $9.95 - buy the DVD from here for cheap.
- Sailor Jamboree - Sailor Moon musical cosplay group.
- Henry Liao’s website
Other mentioned links:
- Anime Punch - anime convention in Columbus, Ohio. March 31 - April 2, 2006
- AnimeResearch.com
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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I didn’t quite get this out when I wanted, but hey.... better late then never right? :) In this episode I take a look at the great new anime fan documentary Otaku Unite!. I also read some feedback, talk about OVAs in Anime 101, read a great listener review for Yugo The Negotiator, and more.
Be sure to whip out your camera, and send us photos of your anime and manga collections! Check out Flickr to see pictures of other listener’s collections.
Otaku Unite! links:
- Official Otaku Unite! website
- Central Park Media
- Awesome interview with director Eric Bresler from @anime.com
- Another great interview from Animefringe.com
Other mentioned stuff:
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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In this podcast I take a look at the first volume of Desert Punk that just recently came out in North America from Funimation Entertainment. I also read a listener review of Mai HiME sent in by Jackie, giveaway the Samurai 7 DVD, cover some anime news, and bring you a new segment... Anime 101.
News links:
- Atlus USA to release Super Robot Wars in the US for Gameboy Advance.
- Cartoon Network announced they are going to air some Miyazaki films. Spirited Away will air on March 18, Princess Mononoke on March 25, Castle in the Sky on April 1, and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind on April 8. They will all air at 7:30pm.
- Baby Sephiroth
- Mai-HiME official site (in Japanese)
- ANN’s Encyclopedia entry.
Desert Punk links:
Podcast Promos:
Anime 101:
- Shojo & Shonen
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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This week I take a look at one of the first anime I ever got into, Bubblegum Crisis. I also read a review of the first DVD volume of Get Backers sent in by T.W. of Multi Mania Reviews, we have another ninja consultation, and read some listener feedback.
Bubblegum Crisis links:
- AnimEigo’s Bubblegum Crisis site
- Raven’s Garage - awesome BGC fansite.
- Another Bubblegum Crisis FAQ
- Jung Robot - made the custom music for this episode.
- Macross World - awesome Macross fansite.
- DVD Price Search
- Nightfall Berserk - awesome Berserk fansite.
- Kick Ass Mystic Ninjas
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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By popular demand I finally review everyone’s favorite hip-hop samurai anime Samurai Champloo. I also talk about the event I attended in Detroit with Shinichiro Watanabe last month, have another ninja consultation, listen to some listener feedback, and Jimmy reviews the shojo manga Nana.
If you want to win a copy of Samurai 7 Vol. 4 be sure to listen to the podcast too. Lots of fun in this episode for the entire family!
Samurai Champloo links:
- Official US Website
- Official Japan Website
- AMALGAM: Samurai Champloo Fansite
- Samurai Champloo entry @ imdb.com
- Shinichiro Watanabe News from animenewsnetwork.com
Other mentioned links:
Podcast Promos:
Podsafe music:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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Since everyone likes the fansub reviews so much, I take a look at the fansubbed anime Beck. Also featured this week is the hillarious Your Favorite Anime Sucks! panel recorded live at Ohayocon 2006. I also read some listener comments as well. Enjoy!
Beck links:
Other mentioned links:
- Jigworthy Web Comic
- Anime Punch convention March 31st - April 2nd 2006, Columbus, OH
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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This podcast features my very first interview. Kira Buckland (Founder) and James Robbins (PR Director) of Senshi-Con stop by to talk. Senshi-Con has the honorable distinction of being the first ever anime convention in Alaska. I also take a close look at the first volume of Hikaru No Go. Last but not least I announce the winner of the logo/mascot contest.
*** WARP Mascot Contest Gallery ***
Hikaru No Go links:
Senshi-Con links:
News links:
- Genshiken To Get A Second Season In Japan, October 2006.
- Shinichiro Watanabe to talk in Detroit, MI
- Direct link for Shinichiro Watanabe tickets
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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This week I review the suprisingly deep and entertaining Gunslinger Girl, have one of many Conversations With The Ninjas, read a listener review of Witch Hunter Robin, and tell you how to get in on some awesome anime DVD deals. Please don’t forget to visit the webpage at www.weeklyanimereview.com and put yourself on the Frappr map. You can also leave feedback on the voicemail line at 206-339-WARP, or on Skype (user id ’weeklyanimereview’).
Gunslinger Girl links:
Witch Hunter Robin links:
News links:
Podcast Promos:
*** WARP Mascot Contest Gallery ***
Weekly Anime Review’s Mascot/Logo Contest!
Hey we go, our very first contest. To make our website and future promotional materials look cool, we’re in need of a mascot and a logo. Fortunately for you I can’t draw, so I’m going to give out cool anime prizes to those who can. I’m in need of a header for the website and a image suitable for use on t-shirts, etc. Here are the rules:
- The logo must include the name "Weekly Anime Review Podcast", and if you can work in the tag-line "Anime Reviews For Your Ears" that would be cool too.
- No mascot submissions should resemble any other anime characters or encroach on any trademarks or copyrights. Must be an original design.
- No pictures of iPods. Apple is going after podcasts that use images of their products on podcast websites.
- All entries become the property of Anime Weekly Review.
- Entries must be recieved by January 31, 2005. The deadline has been extended.
Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This week there is a bit of a video game and music theme. First I tell you what I think about the anime Street Fighter Alpha Generations. Then I tell you all about the excellent band The Spoony Bards, and play some live music I recorded at Ohayocon 2006.
Be sure to check out my old school anime review of Ninja Scroll on the Kick Ass Mystic Ninjas podcast this week.
Please don’t forget to visit the webpage at www.weeklyanimereview.com and put yourself on the Frappr map. You can also leave feedback on the voicemail line at 206-339-WARP.
Street Fighter Alpha Generations links:
Spoony Bards links:
Podcast Promos:
Weekly Anime Review’s Mascot/Logo Contest!
Hey we go, our very first contest. To make our website and future promotional materials look cool, we’re in need of a mascot and a logo. Fortunately for you I can’t draw, so I’m going to give out cool anime prizes to those who can. I’m in need of a header for the website and a image suitable for use on t-shirts, etc. Here are the rules:
- The logo must include the name "Weekly Anime Review Podcast", and if you can work in the tag-line "Anime Reviews For Your Ears" that would be cool too.
- No mascot submissions should resemble any other anime characters or encroach on any trademarks or copyrights. Must be an original design.
- No pictures of iPods. Apple is going after podcasts that use images of their products on podcast websites.
- All entries become the property of Anime Weekly Review.
- Entries must be recieved by January 31, 2005. The deadline has been extended.
Podsafe Music:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This past weekend my wife Diana and I made the journey to Columbus, Ohio to attend the first anime convention of the new year. That’s right, Ohayocon 2006. This isn’t a typical episode, and I’m sorry if the sound quality isn’t up to my normal standards. We recorded most of this in the car on the way home from the con. Hope you enjoy it!
Don’t forget to visit the webpage at www.weeklyanimereview.com and put yourself on the Frappr map. You can also leave feedback on the voicemail line at 206-339-WARP.
Ohayocon & other links:
- Ohayocon
- Peelander-Z
- Spoony Bards
- FansView.com
- Anime Punch - Columbus, OH March 31 - April 2, 2006
- Our Ohayocon 2006 photos
Weekly Anime Review’s Mascot/Logo Contest!
Hey we go, our very first contest. To make our website and future promotional materials look cool, we’re in need of a mascot and a logo. Fortunately for you I can’t draw, so I’m going to give out cool anime prizes to those who can. I’m in need of a header for the website and a image suitable for use on t-shirts, etc. Here are the rules:
- The logo must include the name "Weekly Anime Review Podcast", and if you can work in the tag-line "Anime Reviews For Your Ears" that would be cool too.
- No mascot submissions should resemble any other anime characters or encroach on any trademarks or copyrights. Must be an original design.
- No pictures of iPods. Apple is going after podcasts that use images of their products on podcast websites.
- All entries become the property of Anime Weekly Review.
- Entries must be recieved by January 31, 2005. The deadline has been extended.
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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The music featured is Hangin’ Ten on The Shikensen by Vincent Van GoGo. This and many more groovy tunes can be found on the Podsafe Music Network.]]>
A long time coming, it’s the Fullmetal Alchemist podcast! We hear a listener review from Jackie of the TV series, and then I review the movie Conquerer Of Shambala. Jimmy also sends in a great review of the manga Gantz.
Be sure to check out my old school anime review of Bubblegum Crisis on the Kick Ass Mystic Ninjas podcast this week.
Please don’t forget to visit the webpage at www.weeklyanimereview.com and put yourself on the Frappr map. You can also leave feedback on the voicemail line at 206-339-WARP.
Full Metal Alchemist links:
FMA: Conquerer Of Shambala links:
- Official Japanese Website
- Summary @ AnimeNewsNetwork.com
- Download Available @ boxtorrents.com (registration required)
- Japan Region 2 DVD w/English Subtitles
Gantz manga links:
Weekly Anime Review’s Mascot/Logo Contest!
Hey we go, our very first contest. To make our website and future promotional materials look cool, we’re in need of a mascot and a logo. Fortunately for you I can’t draw, so I’m going to give out cool anime prizes to those who can. I’m in need of a header for the website and a image suitable for use on t-shirts, etc. Here are the rules:
- The logo must include the name "Weekly Anime Review Podcast", and if you can work in the tag-line "Anime Reviews For Your Ears" that would be cool too.
- No mascot submissions should resemble any other anime characters or encroach on any trademarks or copyrights. Must be an original design.
- No pictures of iPods. Apple is going after podcasts that use images of their products on podcast websites.
- All entries become the property of Anime Weekly Review.
- Entries must be recieved by January 31, 2005. The deadline has been extended.
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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It’s time for the obligatory holiday episode! This week I review the movie Tokyo Godfathers since it’s the closest thing to Christmas anime I could track down. Plus anime news, listener e-mails, and voicemail too!
Be sure to check out my old school anime review of Mobile Suit Gundam on the Kick Ass Mystic Ninjas podcast this week.
Please don’t forget to visit the webpage at www.weeklyanimereview.com and put yourself on the Frappr map. You can also leave feedback on the voicemail line at 206-339-WARP.
Tokyo Godfathers links:
Weekly Anime Review’s Mascot/Logo Contest!
Hey we go, our very first contest. To make our website and future promotional materials look cool, we’re in need of a mascot and a logo. Fortunately for you I can’t draw, so I’m going to give out cool anime prizes to those who can. I’m in need of a header for the website and a image suitable for use on t-shirts, etc. Here are the rules:
- The logo must include the name "Weekly Anime Review Podcast", and if you can work in the tag-line "Anime Reviews For Your Ears" that would be cool too.
- No mascot submissions should resemble any other anime characters or encroach on any trademarks or copyrights. Must be an original design.
- No pictures of iPods. Apple is going after podcasts that use images of their products on podcast websites.
- All entries become the property of Anime Weekly Review.
- Entries must be recieved by January 16, 2005.
Anime News:
- Central Park Media Has Free Anime Episodes For Your iPod
- Evangelion Character Contest (in Japanese)
- Working Designs Shuts Down
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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This week I look at fan favorite Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig, and feature a listener review of the Patlabor TV Series. Please don’t forget to visit the webpage at www.weeklyanimereview.com and put yourself on the listener Frappr map. Don’t be shy, and besides all the cool kids are doing it. :) Also you can leave feedback on my voicemail line at 206-339-WARP, or drop me an e-mail at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com.
Ghost In The Shell: SAC links:
Patlabor links:
Weekly Anime Review’s Mascot/Logo Contest!
Hey we go, our very first contest. To make our website and future promotional materials look cool, we’re in need of a mascot and a logo. Fortunately for you I can’t draw, so I’m going to give out cool anime prizes to those who can. I’m in need of a header for the website and a image suitable for use on t-shirts, etc. Here are the rules:
- The logo must include the name "Weekly Anime Review Podcast", and if you can work in the tag-line "Anime Reviews For Your Ears" that would be cool too.
- No mascot submissions should resemble any other anime characters or encroach on any trademarks or copyrights. Must be an original design.
- No pictures of iPods. Apple is going after podcasts that use images of their products on podcast websites.
- All entries become the property of Anime Weekly Review.
- Entries must be recieved by January 16, 2005.
Anime News:
- Poster/Art for new Ghibli Movie - "Gedo Senki - Tales from Earthsea"
- Right Stuf’s 12 Days Of Christmas Sale
Podcast Promos:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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This week I review the mini-movie masterpiece Voices Of A Distant Star, and the campy live action goodness of Cutie Honey. I also take a look at anime news, and read a couple listener e-mails. Don’t forget to visit the webpage at www.weeklyanimereview.com and put yourself on the listener Frappr map! Also you can leave feedback on the voicemail line at 206-339-WARP.
Voices Of A Distant Star links:
Cutie Honey Live Action links:
Anime News Links:
- Gundam Head eBay Auction
- Del Rey To Relase Gundam Seed Destiny manga
- Howl’s Moving Castle Nominated For 2005 Annie Awards
Podcast Promo:
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I’ve been getting many requests for fansub reviews, so this episode I take a look at Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan. I also look at some interesting anime news, and play listener voicemail. Don’t forget to call voicemail line at 206-339-9277. Call in and be part of the podcast!
Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan links:
- Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan @ AnimeNFO.com
- Official Site (in Japanese)
- Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan downloads @ Animesuki.com
- ADVFilms Holiday Sale
- Miyazaki’s Son To Direct Next Studio Ghibli Movie (from Nausicaa.net)
- Japanese Fullmetal Alchemist Movie DVD To Include English Subtitles
- 50% of Evangelion Movie Funds Raised (from Fortune Magazine)
Other mentioned anime:
Podcast Promo:
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This week I bring you something a little bit different. On November 11-13 my wife Diana and I went to Youmacon in Troy, MI. So this week we sit down and talk about how much fun we had at the con. This is the first time I’ve done a convention report, so please let me know how you like this and if you’d like more of this sort of thing. This podcast is much longer then what they usually are, so enjoy!
Youmacon links:
- Youmacon website - con info and lots of photo galleries
- Our Youmacon photos
- Youmacon photos @ FansView.com - you can find our photos on Saturday
- Youmacon photos @ FieryPanda.com - ditto.
- Anime Hell.org - has downloadable clips of Fish Fight!, Forklift Driver Klaus, and more.
- Heino’s Propaganda Page
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to listen in again next week!
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This is the listener review episode! I got a couple excellent listener reviews, so I decided to include both of them. Todd does an audio review of Ah! My Goddess, and Cisco sends us a detailed Noir review. I also read some more listener e-mail, play a voice message, and bring you some anime news. Don’t forget to call the voicemail line at 206-339-9277 to get on the podcast! Call soon and call often.
Ah! My Goddess links:
- Ah! My Goddess @ AnimeNFO.com
- Official Site (in Japanese)
- Media Blasters (US publishers of AMG)
- Noir @ AnimeNFO.com
- Noir Screencaps
- Official Site (in Japanese)
- Princess Sayako’s Lupin Wedding Dress
- Disgaea Anime (in Japanese)
- Aquastar Anime Forums Looking For Japanese Translators
Podcast Promo:
Podsafe Music:
- Swingin’ Utters - Glad
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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No witty title this week... I’m just too tired to come up with something that dosen’t sound lame. Since you guys asked, I do a couple stand alone anime reviews. First I take a look at last year’s Appleseed movie, and then a review of the excellent OVA Final Fantasy 7: Last Order. I also read some more excellent e-mail, and take a look at some anime news. Don’t forget to try out the new voicemail line at 206-339-9277. Call soon and call often. See you next week!
Appleseed links:
- Appleseed The Movie Official Site
- Appleseed @ AnimeNfo.com
Final Fantasy VII: Last Order
- Last Order @ Wikipedia
- Last Order downloads @ Animesuki.com
Anime News Links:
- CPM iPod Anime Downloads
- Big Lots - cheap Bandai anime DVDs for you!
- New Ghibili project to be announced Dec. 13 - from Nausicaa.net
Podsafe Music:
- Black Dillinger - Big Trouble
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!
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Just in time for Halloween (or it would have been if it wasn’t for LibSyn’s downtime), it’s Podcast Hell! :P I also read some more great listener e-mails, and explain my new found appreciation for 1980s era ELO. AMV Hell is explained in detail, and more anime podcast goodness you can shake a moogle at.
AMV Hell links:
Anime New Release Of The Week:
Anime News Links:
- ADV licenses original Macross
- Boogiepop Phantom Manga & Novel
- Turner Classic Movies To Air Ghibli Films in January 2006
Listener Reviews:
- Air TV @ AnimeNFO.com
- Gantz (official US website)
- Elfen Lied (official US website)
- Gunslinger Girl @ AnimeNFO.com
- Samurai Champloo (official US website)
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!]]>
I start off things this week by reading some listener e-mail. Then I take a look at the DVD Gilgamesh Vol. 1, and look at some news from the world of anime.
Gilgamesh links:
- Official Site (in Japanese)
- Gilgamesh @ AnimeNFO.com
Anime New Release Of The Week:
Podsafe music link:
- Intrabyte - "QuAd DaMaGe"
Anime conventions:
- Youmacon - November 11-13, 2005 in Troy, MI USA
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!]]>
Here are two reviews for you this week. In the first I take a look at Girls Bravo Vol. 1, and in the second I discuss the anime documentary Hello Anime!.
Girls Bravo links:
Hello Anime! links:
Podsafe music link:
- Vincent Van Go Go - "Hangin’ Ten on the Shinkansen"
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!]]>
By popular demand I bring you my Neon Genesis Evangelion review. You asked for it, so here it is. Sorry the podcast hasn’t been published the past two weeks, things are finally back on track.
Evangelion links:
- Guide To Evangelion
- The Evangelion Otaku Page
- Eva-R (awesome fan fiction)
- Official Site (in Japanese)
Podsafe music link:
- Fluox speelt Fluox - "Tedeebedibbedib"
Other groovy anime podcasts:
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!]]>
Trying something a little different this week as I’ll be reviewing two Japanese live action television shows. But don’t worry it’s still anime related, and your going to like it. Can a shy and dorky otaku find love in Densha Otoko, and what in the world have they done to Spider-Man?
Densha Otoko links:
- Densha Otoko - DramaWiki
- official Densha Otoko website (in Japanese)
- Densha Otoko @ Animesuki.com
- 4-ch BBS
Spider-Man links:
- Supaida-Man @ IMDB.com
- Toei Spider-Man on DVD (in Japanese)
Podsafe music link:
- Intrabyte - "SeX JuNkY"
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!]]>
This week I’ll be reviewing one of Disney’s new Studio Ghibli releases My Neighbors The Yamadas. Also I’ll take a look at one of my favorite anime series Berserk.
My Neighbors The Yamadas links:
Berserk links:
Podsafe music link:
- Vincent Van Go Go - "The Dudes In The Car"
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Thanks and be sure to tune in again next week!]]>
This week I’ll be reviewing a DVD I’ve been meaning to watch for the past month. Welcome to PLANETES Vol. 1.
Planetes links:
Podsafe music link:
- Red Eye Jedi - "The Gettaway"
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Hello and welcome to my very first podcast. Every week I’ll be bringing you a different anime review. This week we look at the excellent series Genshiken.
Genshiken links:
- Media Blasters (distributors of Genshiken)
- Genshiken Offical Webpage (in Japanese)
- Genshiken Fansite
- Genshiken
@ AnimeNFO.com
Podsafe music link:
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