Otaku no Podcast » News http://otakunopodcast.com News, reviews, and commentary on all things Anime and Manga Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:32:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://otakunopodcast.com/feed/podcast Otaku no Podcast is a podcast dedicated to all things Anime and Manga. Here, you will find news on the latest releases and other goings-on in the industry; reviews of cool (and not-so-cool) titles, both new and old; and commentary on various otaku-worthy topics. We’ll also occasionally venture forth into other territories of interest to many otaku, such as video games, music, and Japanese food and culture. So grab that box of Pocky and strap yourself into your giant robot cockpit, you’re in for one wild ride! Otaku no Podcast clean Otaku no Podcast feedback@otakunopodcast.com feedback@otakunopodcast.com (Otaku no Podcast) Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States News, reviews, and commentary on all things Anime and Manga anime,manga,japan,otaku,animation,cartoons,toons,cartoon Otaku no Podcast » News http://media.otakunopodcast.com/images/logos/new_logo_small.jpg http://otakunopodcast.com Episode #0008 – San Diego Comic-Con 2009 http://otakunopodcast.com/2009/08/08/episode-0008-san-diego-comic-con-2009/ http://otakunopodcast.com/2009/08/08/episode-0008-san-diego-comic-con-2009/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:09:54 +0000 The Ghost in the Machine http://otakunopodcast.com/?p=254 Once again, I have convened one of our famous Panel Discussions of Doom(tm).  This time, our topic du jour is a look back at the recently-held San Diego Comic-Con 2009.  And we’re joined by a new guest this time!  We also go over a few news items (this is a “news lite” show – I [...] Related posts:
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]]> Once again, I have convened one of our famous Panel Discussions of Doom(tm).  This time, our topic du jour is a look back at the recently-held San Diego Comic-Con 2009.  And we’re joined by a new guest this time!  We also go over a few news items (this is a “news lite” show – I wanted to get the Comic-Con discussion out ASAP), but I still manage to squeeze some “Weird Japan” into the mix.  And I also debut a new segment as well – be sure and listen for it!

News:

Weird Japan:

Comic-Con Recap:

Picks:

Danny – Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Hayate no Gotoku! (Season 1 on DVD, Season 2 on Crunchyroll), G.I. Joe A Real American Hero: Season 1.1


Lupin the III

Hayao Miyazaki (Writer). Manga Video 1991, DVD, $9.97


Hayate the Combat Butler

Artist Not Provided. Bandai 2009, DVD, $21.86


G.I. Joe A Real American Hero

Shout! Factory 1983, DVD, $17.12

Dave: The Mighty Boosh (info page on Adult Swim website)


The Mighty Boosh Special Edition DVD (Seasons 1-3)

BBC Warner 2009, DVD, $47.49

Me: Ghost Hound


Ghost Hound Vol 1

Artist Not Provided. A.D. Vision 2009, DVD, $38.83

Cool finds of the week:

Plugs:

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  1. San Diego Comic-Con is Here!
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]]> http://otakunopodcast.com/2009/08/08/episode-0008-san-diego-comic-con-2009/feed/ 1 comic-con,Conventions,Cool Finds,News,noriko sakai,picks,recommendations,san diego comic-con,sdcci,Weird Japan Once again, I have convened one of our famous Panel Discussions of Doom(tm).  This time, our topic du jour is a look back at the recently-held San Diego Comic-Con 2009.  And we're joined by a new guest this time! Once again, I have convened one of our famous Panel Discussions of Doom(tm).  This time, our topic du jour is a look back at the recently-held San Diego Comic-Con 2009.  And we're joined by a new guest this time!  We also go over a few news items (this is a "news lite" show - I wanted to get the Comic-Con discussion out ASAP), but I still manage to squeeze some "Weird Japan" into the mix.  And I also debut a new segment as well - be sure and listen for it! News: Singer/Actress Noriko Sakai Missing after Spouse's Arrest Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works Film Confirmed (Updated) Weird Japan: Workers have daily smile scans (video of the scanner in action) Get your YAAARRR on with the aid of piracy-selling vending machines Housewife Charges Husband $4 for Lunchbox, $50 for Sex Gadget Blessings: Shinto Priest Protects Electronics From Bad Mojo Saitama Mulls Lucky Star Uniforms for Schoolgirls Comic-Con Recap: ANIME! High Art – Pop Culture exhibit at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Running now through Sunday, August 23, 2009 Picks: Danny - Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Hayate no Gotoku! (Season 1 on DVD, Season 2 on Crunchyroll), G.I. Joe A Real American Hero: Season 1.1 [amtap amazon:asin=B000FGG5NK] [amtap amazon:asin=B0028X6L2I] [amtap amazon:asin=B001U9BS38] Dave: The Mighty Boosh (info page on Adult Swim website) [amtap amazon:asin=B002BVUBK0] Me: Ghost Hound [amtap amazon:asin=B002K2KMFO] Cool finds of the week: “PixelPerfect” shows you how to draw and color Manga in Photoshop Robo-maid will make your coffee for you, kill your houseguests for you Mahoromatic: [amtap amazon:asin=B001KXZG32] Plugs: Dave's Comic-Con pics on Flickr The Barer Cave (Danny's blog) Otaku no Podcast clean 1:24:26 Episode #0007 – FanimeCon 2009 Review http://otakunopodcast.com/2009/07/17/episode-0007-fanimecon-2009-review/ http://otakunopodcast.com/2009/07/17/episode-0007-fanimecon-2009-review/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:50:46 +0000 Donald Burr http://otakunopodcast.com/?p=158 Here it is, the special mid-week episode I promised containing my review of FanimeCon 2009.  In short: It’s the perfect compromise between huge mega-con and small local fan-run con, and I liked it.  A lot.  We also go over some news, including, yes, some more Weird Japan.  No picks this week, but I think you’ll [...] Related posts:
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]]> Here it is, the special mid-week episode I promised containing my review of FanimeCon 2009.  In short: It’s the perfect compromise between huge mega-con and small local fan-run con, and I liked it.  A lot.  We also go over some news, including, yes, some more Weird Japan.  No picks this week, but I think you’ll like this episode just the same.

News:

Weird Japan:

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]]> http://otakunopodcast.com/2009/07/17/episode-0007-fanimecon-2009-review/feed/ 1 Conventions,fanimecon,News,Weird Japan Here it is, the special mid-week episode I promised containing my review of FanimeCon 2009.  In short: It's the perfect compromise between huge mega-con and small local fan-run con, and I liked it.  A lot.  We also go over some news, including, yes, Here it is, the special mid-week episode I promised containing my review of FanimeCon 2009.  In short: It's the perfect compromise between huge mega-con and small local fan-run con, and I liked it.  A lot.  We also go over some news, including, yes, some more Weird Japan.  No picks this week, but I think you'll like this episode just the same. News: Photo Op at 1:1 Scale Gundam Auctioned (direct link to the auction) (tour of giant Gundam) (another video tour of the Gundam) Studio Ghibli's Next Feature Film to Open Next Year Twilight Manhwa by Young Kim to Be Published by Yen Press (Updated) Ultimo's Stan Lee & Hiroyuki Takei at Comic-Con Int'l Weird Japan: Anpanman Gets Guinness World Record for Most Characters Top 10 Sexiest Prefectures of Japan Moe Buddhism Draws Otaku Converts Become a friend of Otaku no Podcast on Facebook Otaku no Podcast clean 39:58 Episode #0004 – JTAF 5 Review http://otakunopodcast.com/2008/08/25/episode-0004-jtaf-5-review/ http://otakunopodcast.com/2008/08/25/episode-0004-jtaf-5-review/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:53:39 +0000 The Ghost in the Machine http://otakunopodcast.com/?p=10 If you are a new listener, and heard about us through either the Feeble Force network of podcasts, or Allison Sheridan’s excellent NosillaCast… welcome! Thank you for taking the time to download this episode, and we hope you stick around for many more to come!

In this episode, I discuss my review and impressions of [...] Related posts:

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  2. Episode #0007 – FanimeCon 2009 Review
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]]> If you are a new listener, and heard about us through either the Feeble Force network of podcasts, or Allison Sheridan’s excellent NosillaCast… welcome! Thank you for taking the time to download this episode, and we hope you stick around for many more to come!

In this episode, I discuss my review and impressions of the JTAF 5 (formerly JapanTown Anime Faire) anime convention, held November 10-11, 2007 at the Fort Mason center in San Francisco, CA. On the whole it was an enjoyable convention, but had some notable problems in terms of location and crowd control. Sadly, JTAF is going on hiatus, and have put all plans for next year’s JTAF on hold until further notice. I certainly hope this does not spell the end of what I consider a very friendly and fun convention.

Pictures from the event can be found on my Flickr page, and a highlights video will be posted here soon.

We also discuss some of the latest news in the anime and manga community, including the following stories:

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  1. Episode #0002 – Convention-al Wisdom
  2. Episode #0007 – FanimeCon 2009 Review
  3. Episode #0003 – Geneon and Anime Cons

]]> http://otakunopodcast.com/2008/08/25/episode-0004-jtaf-5-review/feed/ 0 adult swim,annies,cartoon network,Conventions,ebay,genshiken,japan,jtaf,manga,media blasters,News,onsen If you are a new listener, and heard about us through either the Feeble Force network of podcasts, or Allison Sheridan's excellent NosillaCast... welcome! Thank you for taking the time to download this episode, If you are a new listener, and heard about us through either the Feeble Force network of podcasts, or Allison Sheridan's excellent NosillaCast... welcome! Thank you for taking the time to download this episode, and we hope you stick around for many more to come! In this episode, I discuss my review and impressions of the JTAF 5 (formerly JapanTown Anime Faire) anime convention, held November 10-11, 2007 at the Fort Mason center in San Francisco, CA. On the whole it was an enjoyable convention, but had some notable problems in terms of location and crowd control. Sadly, JTAF is going on hiatus, and have put all plans for next year's JTAF on hold until further notice. I certainly hope this does not spell the end of what I consider a very friendly and fun convention. Pictures from the event can be found on my Flickr page, and a highlights video will be posted here soon. We also discuss some of the latest news in the anime and manga community, including the following stories: Yahoo! Japan, eBay to link their USA and Japanese online auction sites The Anime Network, Sci Fi Channel add new anime programming Anime once again shut out of Annie award nominations Media Blasters Confirms USA Release of 2nd Season of Genshiken Code Geass to air on American Adult Swim in Spring 2008 Japanese Anime Studios Confirmed for Batman Animated Video Bookstore moves manga section after parent's complaint USA, Japan propose limits on explicit online material New Manga series adopts classic American movies Japanese spa Yunessun introduces a new twist to the traditional Japanese hot spring (onsen) Otaku no Podcast clean 26:58