Anime Jam Session

DJ Ranma S and Kuro Usagi talk and discuss Otakon 2008! Well, what else is there to say, check it out! :D

West Coast cosplayer Windy-chan from Wind of the Stars join us on this episode to discuss Fanime, how she got into cosplay, and also joins Ranma and Kuro as special guest moderator to talk about this weeks news... Plus a Dragon Ball movie update!

This week, residential newshound Mako-chan gives us the complete breakdown of Dashcon! If you were away at ConnectiCon, Metrocon, or any other convention, and you missed what all went down, we have it all right here for you! Also, That DJ Ranma S Guy and Ari Rockefeller discuss Miyaki's retirement, more One Piece, and Michael Bay steps up about Neon Genesis Evangelion! And in our Open Forum Topic this week, "When we listen to anime music, certain songs will get our attention for various reasons, whether it's for motivation, power, dedication, love, cheering up. What's anime song do you play for your moods? If you have more than one, by all means tell us." And our News From Japan segment, a toilet exhibition, neko bar, and a political meme?

On tonight's show, we're talking Anime Expo! DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller discuss some of the news that came out over weekend such as Bayonetta, Mighty No. 9, Panty & Stocking, and with baited breath... Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon! Outside of that we talk about a UFC fighter's love for Dragon Ball Z, plus theatrical release of the new movie! We also discuss the Open Forum Topic, "We now have a convention season. Starts in January for some, and ends around November for some as well. Whats your convention season? Do you take a break during them?" In Strange News From Japan, a near ton statue is stolen, woman calls 911 repeatedly (haven't we heard this before?), and a guy is arrested for opening condiments and mailboxes?

On this week's show, we kick things off, senshi style! Special Guest Cosplayer ChibiTifa will be joining DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller for some extra sass! Then we kick things into high gear with all of our Sailor Moon news! First, a brand new podcast in the works, followed by Ranma's review of the International Sailor Moon Day event on Sunday! Then the crew talks about the newly leaked trailer and the upcoming Viz Media panel at Anime Expo®! Mako gets giddy with the Lupin the III live-action trailer, and a talk about 7 magical girls animes that should get the reboot! A new cosplay reality show? Plus our Open Forum Topic, "We buy a lot (or less) of merchandise at conventions. As we do this, we end up finding a couple of items that could be considered "my precious"... Whats yours?" And in News from Japan, a 7-11 robbed twice, restaurant manager arrested for kissing a customer, and a man arrested for stealing uniforms?

On this week's show, we hit the pavement hard and the ground running with very interesting stories to share with you tonight! DJ Ranma S kicks it off with the Department of Grievances! See what got him going tonight! Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss a hentai convention coming up, Funimation getting Bayonetta anime, and CNN asks the open topic about sexually explicit anime and child pornography. Then to lighten things up, the hosts discuss the Sailor Moon Crystal trailer, and what's the deal with charging for AX's masquerade? We then take a minute to report sad news from Anime Nebraskon. And then our Open Forum Topic, "There are times we will watch an anime series and due to ADD (Anime Deficient Disorder), we will forget to finish it. Is there a series you started to watch, never finished, but would love to get back to?" In News From Japan, Old woman beats an old man over old girlfriends, and old man stalks and old woman from a hospital, and a woman attacked by a wild boar!

On tonight's show, Koi is back! She joins DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan to talk about Denver Comic Con! We catch up with her and see how life has been for her! We bring up our Open Forum Topic for discussion, "Another thing we do at conventions are autographs... So, whos autographs have you gotten at cons? And if you didnt get an autograph, did you meet, shake hands, and/or randomly bump into someone?" And in Weird News From Japan, three people busted for modifying the Denny's logo for sex business, a honeymooner gets into a tif with a flight attendant, and a woman plans a beat down on a someone? And find out if Koi breaks the podcast again!

This show is our AnimeNEXT 2014 in depth review show! DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Avalon Cosplay get down and talk about THE NY/NJ/PA area anime convention! Plus the Open Forum Topic, "One of the things we look forward to at conventions are panels. So we browse the Guidebook app or convention booklet to see whats there, hoping to find something we want to check out, or avoid... So what panels do you look forward to and/or what panels you least like?" And news from Japan... Seven unbelievable that exists in Japan, a threesome in a car with a stick, and a principal arrested for taking photos in a women's toilet?

Guest host Avalon Cosplay joins us this week to tell us about the cancer fundraiser she participated over the weekend. And then we sedgeway into cosplay! A new cosplay photoshoot kickstarter pops up, is it another variant of The Wild Places? And then there's tryouts for a cosplay dating show... And a voice actor arrested in Texas... For his relationship? And then the great news about the new Dragon Ball Z movie! And then we get into our Open Forum Topic, "The current trend is 'Has senpai noticed me yet', meaning someone you look up to acknowledges you. So... Has senpai noticed you yet? It can be a cosplayer, gamer, artist, anyone in the fandoms that you love and support." And then in News From Japan, learn how to curse in English, a man arrested for exposing himself, and another for being a peeping tom?!

It's back to grind of news and articles on this week's show! DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller followup with a couple of stories from past episodes in regards to Wizard World's ban on cameras and what really did happen at BABSCon? The con director from Cherry City ComicCon mock's a woman wanting a refund, and a new Tenchi Muyo anime? Morning Musume is coming to NYC and a crazy saw-wielding man attacks members of AKB48! And then our Open Forum Topic, "A lot of us wear glasses, piercings, have tattoos and what not. Do you feel that takes away from the cosplay or adds a personal spin on who you are cosplaying?" And then in Strange News From Japan, fire hose nozzles are stolen, a woman is splashed with urine, stolen girl's gym uniforms?

It's our Sailor Moon Podcast Special! Most if not, ALL of your questions are answered! Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller, with special guest Scarlet from Scarlet Rhapsody as they go through all of the news from Anime Central and they give their take and reactions! As they discuss things, the team discuss that not everyone is happy about the changes either. To liven things up, everyone is asked who their favorite senshi is and their favorite moment from the fandom too! Then it's flipped over to news from Japan where Tokyo bans the sales of incest manga, a man arrested for shining a spotlight, and stolen asparagus?!

Ahoy! On tonight's show, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller join up with Mako-chan and Avalon Cosplay as they relive their tales of Nauticons! After that, they discuss the changes to Doreamon that Disney has done. Followed by this week's Open Forum Topic: What is the ONE convention youd recommend people to go to and why? And in News from Japan, a taxi driver kidnaps and drugs women to watch them urinate, police arrest the maker of 3d guns, and Japan not too fond of Frozen sing-a-long in theaters?

Staffers and co-hosts Avalon Cosplay and AgPhoenix join us with their Sakura Matsuri review of Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Also, Mako-chan and DJ Ranma S get into discussion about Attack on Titan edits which just aired on Toonami over the weekend. Then we get into our Open Forum Topic, "Which voice actor/actress would you like to see in the dub of Sailor Moon Crystal (first arc, before Chibi Usa)?" We cover the answers and do a round robin from the hosts. In Local News from Japan, there's drive by eggings, cars crashing into police stations, and is Godzilla is too fat by Japanese standards?

DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan give you their full Zenkaikon 2014 convention review! And Ari Rockefeller joins in as the three of they briefly discuss the Sailor Moon Crystal announcement! And in our News From Japan, we have another followup from a prior story, a woman turns herself in for a crime, and a famous actress tries to make it or break it into Hollywood!

This week, Mako-chan and DJ Ranma S get ready for Zenkaikon 2014! Also, the crew talks Miku touring with Lady Gaga, more Sailor Moon Crystal news, and Samuel L. Jackson's KITE. Plus we'll announce which new seiyuu is expecting and most likely you'll be just as shocked as we are! Ranma opens things with discussions about Party Starz and what bs Wizard World is up to! Also in News From Japan, a wild monkey, crazy guy with a umbrella, and what's the deal with Cup A Noodles?