Episode #0006 – We’re Not Dead! (Yet…)

Yes, it’s true, we’re still very much alive and kicking.  Let’s just say that 2008 was the Year of Hell, and a lot of stuff happened in my life (most of it NOT good).  Things aren’t quite at the levels they were before the Year of Hell, but at least the dust has settled and I’m in a more or less stable situation right now.  So I figured it’s time to revive the show!

Today we bring you yet another of our big group discussions, this time talking about our experiences and thoughts on Anime Expo 2009, quite possibly North America’s largest anime convention, which happened this past July 4 weekend.  We also give out some anime recco’s along the way.  And, of course, go over this week’s anime news of interest.

This Week’s News:

• Recently reunited; Do As Infinity already releasing a new album
• Zetsuai 1989 Director Takuji Endo Passes Away
• Honey and Clover anime now available on iTunes, first ep free (iTunes Link)
• Live-Action Blood: The Last Vampire Film Opens in U.S.
• Yen Press picks up Kuroshitsuji for Yen+ one year anniversary
• Terrified of being seen alone, students eat in toilets
• Porn Downloads Strain Japan Phone Network, Prompt DoCoMo Curbs

Picks of the Week:

• Donald – Galaxy Express 999, Last Exile, Shangri-La
• Michelle – Chi’s Sweet Home, Chi’s New Address
• Danny – Hayate no Gotoku (aka Hayate the Combat Butler), Shangri-La

Last Exile

Funimation Prod 2009, DVD, $110.97

Hayate the Combat Butler

Artist Not Provided. Bandai 2009, DVD, $12.47

Our Websites:

• Donald Burr’s Portal of Doom
• Cartoon Geeks
• The Barer Cave
• Beep’s Web Site and Save Our State page

Other Links of Note:

• TJX: The Japan Xperience
• Senryu Taiko
• Dead Fantasy

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1. Episode #0007 – FanimeCon 2009 Review
2. Episode #0008 – San Diego Comic-Con 2009
3. Episode #0020 – Convention Survival Guide, 2011 Edition
4. Episode #0005 – Anime Los Angeles 4
5. Video #0006 – Convention Photography 101