Otaku no Podcast
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Podcast Description
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!
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ChibiCast #0026 – Last minute FanimeCon announcements (+ AudioBoo test) | Last minute FanimeCon announcements (+ AudioBoo test) | 5/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0035 – The Japan Travel Extravaganza, Part 3 | Our Japan Travel Extravaganza continues! This week we conclude our conversation with the fine folks from [TJX: The Japan Xperience][TJX] as we talk about travel within Japan (trains, subways, etc.) and - my favorite topic - FOOD! Today's Theme: "To the Beginning" by Kalafina; OP to the second season of [Fate/zero][FATEZERO]. [Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!][CR] [TJX]: http://jrajio.net/ "The Japan Xperience" [CONS]: http://animecons.com/events/ "Anime cons" [PJTRETURN]: http://otakunopodcast.com/2012/05/05/pop-japan-travel-makes-its-grand-return-with-the-amazing-all-japan-alphaomega-adventure-tour/ "PJT return" [PJT]: http://popjapantravel.com/ "Pop Japan Travel" [ZOMBIE]: http://www.funimation.com/is-this-a-zombie/episodes "Is this a zombie? (aka Kore wa zombie desu ka?) Season 1" [EBAY]: http://otakunopodcast.com/2012/03/19/otaku-no-podcast-is-now-on-ebay/ "Otaku no Podcast is now on eBay" [GTM]: http://bit.ly/xp4FFv "GoToMeeting" [FANIME]: http://www.fanime.com/ "FanimeCon" [AM2]: http://am2con.org/ "AM2" [AFCWEB]: http://animefivecities.com/ "Anime Five Cities website" [AFCTWITTER]: http://twitter.com/animefivecities "Anime Five Cities Twitter" [AX]: http://www.anime-expo.org/ "Anime Expo" [OTAKON]: http://www.otakon.com/ "Otakon" [ANIMENEXT]: http://www.animenext.org/ "AnimeNEXT" [ANIMENORTH]: http://www.animenorth.com/ "AnimeNorth" [ACEN]: http://www.acen.org/ "Anime Central" [SDCCI]: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ "SDCCI" [ONEPIECE]: http://onepieceofficial.com/videos.aspx "One Piece" [FATEZERO]: http://www.crunchyroll.com/fate-zero "Fate Zero" [CR]: http://www.crunchyroll.com/affiliate_redirect/?widget=Ib01Q&affiliate=af-69463-caki "Crunchy" [ROYALT]: http://www.royal-t.org/ "Royal/T Cafe" Links: [FanimeCon][FANIME], May 25-28, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA [AM2][AM2], June 15-17, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA Anime Five Cities ([website][AFCWEB], [Twitter][AFCTWITTER]), date and location TBA [Anime Expo][AX], June 29-July 2, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA [Otakon][OTAKON], July 27-29, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD [AnimeNEXT][ANIMENEXT], June 8-10, Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset NJ [Anime North][ANIMENORTH], May 25-27, Toronto Congress Center, Toronto ON CA [Anime Central][ACEN], April 27-29, Hyatt Regency O'Hare/Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL [San Diego Comic-Con International][SDCCI], July 12-15, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA [More upcoming anime cons][CONS] [Royal/T Cafe][ROYALT] [Pop Japan Travel][PJT] [Pop Japan Travel makes its grand return with the Amazing All-Japan Alpha+Omega Adventure Tour!][PJTRETURN] [TJX: The Japan Xperience][TJX] [TJX]: http://jrajio.net/ "The Japan Xperience" [CONS]: http://animecons.com/events/ "Anime cons" [PJTRETURN]: http://otakunopodcast.com/2012/05/05/pop-japan-travel-makes-its-grand-return-with-the-amazing-all-japan-alphaomega-adventure-tour/ "PJT return" [PJT]: http://popjapantravel.com/ "Pop Japan Travel" [ZOMBIE]: http://www.funimation.com/is-this-a-zombie/episodes "Is this a zombie? (aka Kore wa zombie desu ka?) Season 1" [EBAY]: http://otakunopodcast.com/2012/03/19/otaku-no-podcast-is-now-on-ebay/ "Otaku no Podcast is now on eBay" [GTM]: http://bit.ly/xp4FFv "GoToMeeting" [FANIME]: http://www.fanime.com/ "FanimeCon" [AM2]: http://am2con.org/ "AM2" [AFCWEB]: http://animefivecities.com/ "Anime Five Cities website" [AFCTWITTER]: http://twitter.com/animefivecities "Anime Five Cities Twitter" [AX]: http://www.anime-expo.org/ "Anime Expo" [OTAKON]: http://www.otakon.com/ "Otakon" [ANIMENEXT]: http://www.animenext.org/ "AnimeNEXT" [ANIMENORTH]: http://www.animenorth.com/ "AnimeNorth" [ACEN]: http://www.acen.org/ "Anime Central" [SDCCI]: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ "SDCCI" [ONEPIECE]: http://onepieceofficial.com/videos.aspx "One Piece" [FATEZERO]: http://www.crunchyroll. | 5/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0034 – The Japan Travel Extravaganza, Part 2 | Our Japan Travel Extravaganza continues! In today's episode, myself, co-host Danny Barer and the fine folks from TJX: The Japan Xperience talk about our suggestions for places to see and things to do while in Japan. Sponsor: GoToMeeting with HD Faces makes it easy to collaborate online anytime. Try it Free! Use the promo code "PODCAST" Today's Theme: "I am a Love Beginner (TT)" (恋のビギナーなんです（TT） Koi no Beginā Nan Desu (T_T)?) by Rie Yamaguchi; ED to the second season of Is this a Zombie? (aka Kore wa zombie desu ka?). Watch Season 1 on FUNimation's website (season 2 will start streaming later this spring) For full show notes, please visit otakunopodcast.com | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0033 – The Japan Travel Extravaganza, Part 1 | Today we begin a series of episodes which I am calling "The Japan Travel Extravaganza!" And as its name implies, we will be talking about travel to Japan, and the various things you can see and do while there. You'll find out that it's alot easier and cheaper to do than you might have thought. Sponsor: GoToMeeting with HD Faces makes it easy to collaborate online anytime. Try it Free! Use the promo code "PODCAST" Today's Theme: "***Passionate" (***パショナート ***Pashonāto?) by Iori Nomizu; OP to the second season of Is this a Zombie? (aka Kore wa zombie desu ka?). Watch Season 1 on FUNimation's website (season 2 will start streaming later this spring) For full show notes, please visit our web site at otakunopodcast.com | 4/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0032 – Lost Treasures I – A Chat with Lauren Landa | Introducing a new segment on Otaku no Podcast, "Lost Treasures," where we unearth audio and/or video that I just plain forgot I had. (Or, more likely, never got around to editing thanks to my legendary inertia.) In this first installment of "Lost Treasures," we bring you a nice chat we had with voice actress Lauren Landa at last year's Anime Five Cities. Sponsor: GoToMeeting with HD Faces makes it easy to collaborate online anytime. Try it Free! Use the promo code "PODCAST" Today's Theme: "XTC," Lyrics/Composed by YOFFY, Arranged by Kenichiro Oishi, Performed by PSYCHIC LOVER. 1st OP to the anime Witchblade. For full show notes, visit otakunopodcast.com. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0031 – 2011 Year in Review (Finally!), Part 2 | By now you are no doubt aware of our prime directive here at Otaku no Podcast "Better late than never." In that spirit, we bring you (finally!) our 2011 Year in Review episode. (Part 2 of 2) Sponsor: GoToMeeting with HD Faces makes it easy to collaborate online anytime. Try it Free! Use the promo code "PODCAST" For full show notes, visit our website http://otakunopodcast.com/ | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0030 – 2011 Year in Review (Finally!), Part 1 | By now you are no doubt aware of our prime directive here at Otaku no Podcast "Better late than never." In that spirit, we bring you (finally!) our 2011 Year in Review episode. (Part 1 of 2) Sponsor: GoToMeeting with HD Faces makes it easy to collaborate online anytime. Try it Free! Use the promo code "PODCAST" For full show notes, visit our website http://otakunopodcast.com/ | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0029 – SOPA and PIPA in a Nutshell | In light of last week's mass protest against SOPA and PIPA, two destructive pieces of legislation winding their way through Congress, I thought it would be a good idea to examine in closer detail the issues that are at stake. There is a lot of good information out there; but there is also a lot of FUD, rumors, and just plain nonsense. One of my favorite podcasts recently discussed this issue in great detail, but framed in easy to understand language, and they have graciously allowed me to rebroadcast this segment on the Otaku no Podcast feed. I believe it deserves a listen. In this segment Nosillacast host Allison Sheridan and her co-host Bart dissect the technical ramifications of SOPA and PIPA, discuss the issues at stake, and explain why we must continue to remain vigilant. Today's Theme: "Sky Clad Observer," by Kanako Itō, OP to the 2011 anime Steins;gate. Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership! Sponsor: MozyPro Online Backup: Simple, Automatic & Secure Backup: http://mozy.com/pro Links: Otaku no Podcast has its first sponsor! Nosillacast #349 iBooks Author, Omnifocus, LIST!, iHandy Level, Silicone iPhone Cases, SOPA/PIPA Threat of "Son of SOPA" Legislation Still Looms Despite Huge Protest Son of SOPA/PIPA – HR1981 attacking internet privacy – heads toward House vote Stop American Censorship Video: PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0025 – Stop American Censorship | Stop American Censorship | 1/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoVideo #0013 – Japanese Classic Cuisine: Curry with Rice | In today's episode we show you how to make another classic Japanese dish, one you've no doubt seen at one time or another: Curry with Rice. Sponsor: MozyPro Online Backup: Simple, Automatic & Secure Backup: http://mozy.com/pro Watch this video on YouTube INGREDIENTS: For the roux: * 3 tbsp. Butter * 1/4 cup flour * 2 tbsp. garam masala (or curry powder) * 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, add to taste * black pepper, add to taste * 1 tbsp. ketchup or tomato paste * 1 tbsp. tonkatsu sauce or worcestershire sauce For the curry: * 2 tsp. Oil * 2 Onions, sliced thin * 2 lb. chicken thighs, cleaned and cut into chunks * 2 carrots, cut into chunks * 4 cups water * 2 yukon gold potatoes, cut into chunks * 1 apple, peeled, cored and pureed * 2 tsp. kosher salt * 1 tsp. garam masala * 1/2 cup peas METHOD: 1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium low heat and add the onions. Saute the onions until they are golden brown and caramelized (about 30 minutes). Turn up the heat to high, add the chicken and brown. 2. Add the carrots, and the water then bring to a boil. Skim off any foam or oil that accumulates at the surface then lower heat to medium and add the potatoes, pureed apple, salt and garam masala. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until you can pass a fork through the carrots and potatoes and the meat is tender. 3. For the roux, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the flour and garam masala, stirring until you have a thick paste. Add the cayenne pepper and some fresh ground black pepper and incorporate into the roux. Add the ketchup and tonkatsu sauce and combine. Continue to cook until the paste starts crumbling. Remove from heat and set aside until the meat and veggies are ready. 4. To make the curry, just ladle about 2 cups of liquid into the roux then whisk until it’s smooth. Pour this mixture back into the other pot and gently stir until thickened. Add the peas and heat through. 5. Serve over rice or noodles. | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0024 – We can has advertisers! | We can has advertisers! | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0028 – PMX 2011 | In this episode, the Otaku no Podcast crew get together and give their impressions and review of Pacific Media Expo (aka PMX) 2011. And, of course, we also bust out the anime picks. Sorry for the delay in getting this episode out (as well as the delay in getting out our other PMX coverage in general). Blame it on a combination of a rather nasty case of Con Plague, an extra busy month of work, and the Thanksgiving holiday. Today's Theme: "Oath Sign," by LiSA, OP to the 2011 anime Fate/zero. Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership! Links to stuff that we talked about: * Otaku no Podcast YouTube channel (PMX videos are finally starting to go up) * Photo Gallery (PMX photos will be going up as well) * Notes, slides and video from our podcasting and photography panels * Doing some holiday shopping? Let us help you with that… * The 12 Days of Kurisumasu (last year's post, but the link is the same) * Otaku no Podcast app updated to version 2.1 * SongTweeter * Pray for Japan (watch the trailer) * Allegiance - A New American Musical * We Heart Japan * Comikaze Expo * Codenamed: Epic * Guidebook App for iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7 and BlackBerry * PMX Charity Roast of Sir Richard Epcar to benefit Lupus LA * Video #0012 – A First Look at ComiPo! (Updated) * Google SketchUp Our Picks: * Me - Clannad (DVD, Blu-ray); STEINS;GATE (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!); Mawaru Penguindrum; Ready Player One (book, audiobook) * Michelle - Culture Japan and Otaku-Verse Zero (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!); Canon Vixia HF R20 Full HD Camcorder; Zoom H2 Handy Recorder; Acer Aspire One AO722-0473 11.6-Inch HD Netbook * Avi - Chihayafuru (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!), Mirai Nikki (aka Future Diary) [amazon asin=B003E51VUQ&title=Clannad (DVD)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B005HWAOOI&title=Clannad (Blu-ray)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=030788743X&title=Ready Player One&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B005HG7BWC&title=Ready Player One (Audiobook)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B004HW7E7E&title=Canon VIXIA HFR20 Camcorder&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B000VBH2IG&title=Zoom H2 Handy Recorder&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B005J2E2US&title=Acer Aspire One Netbook&template=thumbnail] | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0023 – Shoutout on Mac OS Ken Live | Shoutout on Mac OS Ken Live | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0022 – Nominate us for the 2011 Podcast Awards! | Nominate us for the 2011 Podcast Awards! | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0027 – Otakuthon 2011 – Stu Levy talks about “Pray for Japan” | Otakuthon 2011 has come to an end. Thanks to everyone who participated! It went very well IMHO, and we will definitely be doing something like this again. In this, our first excerpt from the Otakuthon, we sit down with Stu Levy to talk about his latest project, the documentary film Pray for Japan. Over the next few weeks I'll be posting more excerpts from the Otakuthon. Today's Theme: "Asunaro," by Ken'ichi Suzumura. ED to the Summer 2011 anime Heaven's Memo Pad (Kamisama no Memocho). Watch it on The Anime Network. Links: New Audio-only and Video-only Podcast Feeds are now available Video #0012 – A First Look at ComiPo! (Updated) New York Anime Festival, October 13-16, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001 Anime Vegas, November 11-13, at the Alexis Park Hotel, 375 E. Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169 Pacific Media Expo, November 11-13, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Pray for Japan on Facebook Pray for Japan on Twitter Pray for Japan on Kickstarter Pray for Japan official trailer | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoVideo #0012 – A First Look at ComiPo! (Updated) | In today's video, we take a first look at an exciting new manga creation software program, ComiPo!. This program, originally released in Japan in December of last year, has gained popularity thanks to the Internet, and so the company that created it made an English version, which is set to be released on September 15. **Updated: ComiPo! is now on sale via digital download from the following retailers for US$49.95:** **Comradz - https://store1.esellerate.net/store/checkout/CustomLayout.aspx?s=STR1349875028** **Crunchyroll - http://www.crunchyroll.com/comipo** **ComiPo! Info - http://comipo.biz/** For more information and to find out how to purchase ComiPo!, check out the ComiPo! website. Be sure and also check them out on Twitter and Facebook! ComiPo! website: http://www.comipo.com/en/ ComiPo! on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ComiPo_Info_en ComiPo! on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Manga.Maker.ComiPo Many thanks to Web Technology Com Corp, the makers of ComiPo!, for giving us the opportunity to test it! Watch this video in HD on YouTube (in case the embedded player doesn't work; also it's higher quality) | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0026 – Anime Expo 2011 Interviews – Maki-san of Obitsu | We conclude our Anime Expo 2011 interviews with a chat with Maki-san from the doll maker Obitsu. We talk about Obitsu's products as well as their plans for the future. This concludes our series of Anime Expo 2011 interviews, but is not the end of our AX 2011 coverage. There are still some videos that we'll be putting up, as well as photos, so keep an eye on our YouTube channel as well as our photo gallery. Today's Theme: "Kawaru Mirai," by Choucho. OP to the Summer 2011 anime Heaven's Memo Pad (Kamisama no Memochou), now streaming on the Anime Network. | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0022 – The Otaku no Podcast (almost) Labor Day Telethon of Doom! | The Otaku no Podcast (almost) Labor Day Telethon of Doom! | 8/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoVideo #0011 – Asian Classic Cuisine: Mapo Tofu | Last week, one of my favorite recent-vintage anime, Angel Beats!, was released on DVD and Blu-ray. In honor of this release, we return to the Otaku no Podcast test kitchens where I show you how to make "Tenshi" Tachibana Kanade's favorite dish, Mapo Tofu. Watch this video on YouTube (in case the embedded player below doesn't work) [amtap amazon:asin=B004XC5LI2] [amtap amazon:asin=B004XC5LHS] Buy Angel Beats on iTunes: Watch Angel Beats! online at The Anime Network Ingredients: 15 -16 ounces tofu, regular 1/2 teaspoon salt water, for parboiling tofu 3 ounces ground pork 1/2 cup green garlic chives, chopped in 1/2 inches (nira) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chinese chili bean sauce (toubanjan or doubanjiang) 1 tablespoon chinese brown bean sauce (tenmienjan, tenmenjan, or tenmenjiang) 2 teaspoons fermented black beans, chopped finely 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ichimi togarashi pepper or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon japanese dried red chili pepper, minced 1 teaspoon chili oil 3/4 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon sake or 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon szechuan peppercorn (optional) For the cornstarch paste: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Directions: 1. Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes. Heat enough water in a large saucepan, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and tofu pieces. Bring to boil and cook tofu on medium high heat for 8 to 10 minutes and remove from heat. Precooking tofu in water prevents tofu from breaking apart easily later. Set aside. 2. While tofu is cooking, make cornstarch paste by mixing 1 T cornstarch and 1 T water. Set aside. 3. Set wok on high heat for 1 minute until hot. Add 2 T vegetable oil and swirl the pan, then add ground pork, stirring to separate 4. When ground pork is browned, add Chinese brown bean sauce ie tenmenjan, tenmienjan, or tenmenjiang, Chinese chili bean sauce ie toubanjan or doubanjiang, fermented black beans, and ichimi tougarashi or minced dried red chili pepper. Continue to cook for 1 minute. 5. Add chili oil, drained tofu pieces, chicken stock, garlic chives, soy sauce, and sake. Stir fry gently for 1-2 minutes. 6. Add cornstarch paste to thicken and add sesame oil. Swirl gently and cook for another 3-4 minutes on medium high heat. Sprinkle Szechuan peppercorn on top. 7. Serve with steamed white rice. | 8/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0025 – Anime Expo 2011 Interviews – Peter Payne of J-List | Our Anime Expo 2011 interviews continue! Today we interview Peter Payne, founder and head honcho of one of my favorite online sellers of stuff, J-List. Be sure and check out their incredible catalog over at J-List (includes adult/NSFW products) or J-Box (just the PG-rated ones). Today's Theme: "Sweet Drop," by Puffy AmiYumi, OP to the Summer 2011 anime Usagi Drop (Bunny Drop). Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership today! | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0024 – Anime Expo 2011 Interviews – Taliesin Jaffe | Our Anime Expo 2011 interviews continue! Today we interview the multitalented Taliesin Jaffe, where we talk about some of his various projects, as well as a road trip of epic proportions. | 7/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0023 – Anime Expo 2011 Interviews – Fred Gallagher of MegaTokyo | We begin our Anime Expo 2011 interviews with a chat with webcomic artist Fred Gallagher of MegaTokyo. I recently made a guest appearance on the Nigorimasen podcast. Go listen to it today! Today's Theme: "Stone Cold" by FictionJunction. OP for the Summer 2011 anime Sacred Seven. Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership! | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0022 – Anime Expo 2011 (Part 2) | We conclude our coverage of Anime Expo 2011 with part 2 of our usual panel-style review/wrapup of doom. Anime Expo 2011 coverage will be coming out over the next few weeks, as I have tons and tons of audio, video and photos to go through, not to mention all of the news and announcements that came out at the con! Today's Theme: "Magia," by Kalafina, the ED of the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Links to things we talked about: Stitcher SmartRadio app Otaku no Podcast YouTube channel California Conventions Blog AM2 Con Blog Hacked, Con Still On The Battle of the Cons: Anime Expo vs. AM2 AM2 Sets a Record in 1st Year Convention Attendance and Celebrates the End of Its 2011 Event with the All Girl J-Rock Band Scandal Convention Report: AM2 So How Did AM2 Fare on the Same Weekend as AX 2011? Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot Pray for Japan (Facebook, Trailer on YouTube, Kickstarter) Japan fundraiser brings kids into the fold PIAPRO Mikubook Mikunopolis Otaku no Podcast YouTube channel with video from Mikunopolis OtakuVerse Zero Culture Japan on Crunchyroll (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!) NicoNico Crunchyroll (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!) Win MsGeek's NicoNico T-shirt Crunchyroll Dance Party Gallery of Fantastic Art (GoFA) Guidebook (get the free app on iTunes or Android Marketplace) SCHED AX Live (view past episodes on YouTube) AMV contest winners Masquerade Winners Our Picks: Donald - K-ON! Volume 1 ( DVD, Blu-ray); Volume 2 ( DVD, Blu-ray); Volume 3 due to be released sometime later this year; Highschool of the Dead (on DVD, Blu-ray and ); Midori Days; Haruhi AniPoke App for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad (free on the ); Nagato AniPoke app ; Mikuru AniPoke app ; Ramen Fighter Miki on Crunchyroll (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!); Square Avi - Puella Magi Madoka Magica (license announced at Aniplex's AX panel; due out sometime in October) Michelle - Pray for Japan (Facebook, Trailer on YouTube, Kickstarter); Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (4th Generation - Latest Model) - Black; Otaku USA Magazine Danny - The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya; Trigun: Badlands Rumble K-On!, Vol. 1 When Yui Hirasawa enters high school, she wants to join a club but can't decide which one is right for her. Fortunately, the Light Music Club is desperate to find another member or they'll be disbanded! So, with the enticement of delicious snacks and assu K-On!, Vol. 1 [Blu-ray] Blu-Ray pressing. When Yui Hirasawa enters high school, she wants to join a club but can't decide which one is right for her. Fortunately, the Light Music Club is desperate to find another member or they'll be disbanded! So, with the enticement of delicio K-on! Vol. 2 As the Light Music Club rehearses for their performance at the school festival, they realize that they are not officially registered as a club. They need to quickly find a faculty advisor but that's not something that a little blackmail can't fix. As th K-on! Vol. 2 BLU-RAY. As the Light Music Club rehearses for their performance at the school festival, they realize that they are not officially registered as a club. They need to quickly find a faculty advisor but that's not something that a little blackmail can't Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot This mobile hotspot connects up to 5 mobile devices at the same time and provides a 3G wireless Internet connection from up to 40' away for convenience. It is PC and Mac compatible for use with your existing computer. Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (4th Generation - Latest Model) - Black The most popular iPod is now even better. Along with the revolutionary Multi-Touch interface and Wi-Fi Web browsing, the iPod touch now includes HD video recording, | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0021 – Anime Expo 2011 (Part 1) | We begin our coverage of Anime Expo 2011 with part 1 of our usual panel-style review/wrapup of doom. Anime Expo 2011 coverage will be coming out over the next few weeks, as I have tons and tons of audio, video and photos to go through, not to mention all of the news and announcements that came out at the con! Today's Theme: "Cagayake! GIRLS," the theme to K-ON! Season 1, as performed by the Vocaloids. Be sure and check out the super-cool VOCA-ON! remake of the K-ON! opening animation with Vocaloid characters instead of the usual K-ON! girls! Links to things we talked about: Stitcher SmartRadio app Otaku no Podcast YouTube channel California Conventions Blog AM2 Con Blog Hacked, Con Still On The Battle of the Cons: Anime Expo vs. AM2 AM2 Sets a Record in 1st Year Convention Attendance and Celebrates the End of Its 2011 Event with the All Girl J-Rock Band Scandal Convention Report: AM2 So How Did AM2 Fare on the Same Weekend as AX 2011? Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot Pray for Japan (Facebook, Trailer on YouTube, Kickstarter) Japan fundraiser brings kids into the fold PIAPRO Mikubook Mikunopolis Otaku no Podcast YouTube channel with video from Mikunopolis OtakuVerse Zero Culture Japan on Crunchyroll (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!) NicoNico Crunchyroll (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!) Win MsGeek's NicoNico T-shirt Crunchyroll Dance Party Gallery of Fantastic Art (GoFA) Guidebook (get the free app on iTunes or Android Marketplace) SCHED AX Live (view past episodes on YouTube) AMV contest winners Masquerade Winners Our Picks: Donald - K-ON! Volume 1 ( DVD, Blu-ray); Volume 2 ( DVD, Blu-ray); Volume 3 due to be released sometime later this year; Highschool of the Dead (on DVD, Blu-ray and ); Midori Days; Haruhi AniPoke App for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad (free on the ); Nagato AniPoke app ; Mikuru AniPoke app ; Ramen Fighter Miki on Crunchyroll (Get a Crunchyroll Premium Membership!); Square Avi - Puella Magi Madoka Magica (license announced at Aniplex's AX panel; due out sometime in October) Michelle - Pray for Japan (Facebook, Trailer on YouTube, Kickstarter); Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (4th Generation - Latest Model) - Black; Otaku USA Magazine Danny - The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya; Trigun: Badlands Rumble K-On!, Vol. 1 When Yui Hirasawa enters high school, she wants to join a club but can't decide which one is right for her. Fortunately, the Light Music Club is desperate to find another member or they'll be disbanded! So, with the enticement of delicious snacks and assu K-On!, Vol. 1 [Blu-ray] Blu-Ray pressing. When Yui Hirasawa enters high school, she wants to join a club but can't decide which one is right for her. Fortunately, the Light Music Club is desperate to find another member or they'll be disbanded! So, with the enticement of delicio K-on! Vol. 2 As the Light Music Club rehearses for their performance at the school festival, they realize that they are not officially registered as a club. They need to quickly find a faculty advisor but that's not something that a little blackmail can't fix. As th K-on! Vol. 2 BLU-RAY. As the Light Music Club rehearses for their performance at the school festival, they realize that they are not officially registered as a club. They need to quickly find a faculty advisor but that's not something that a little blackmail can't Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot This mobile hotspot connects up to 5 mobile devices at the same time and provides a 3G wireless Internet connection from up to 40' away for convenience. It is PC and Mac compatible for use with your existing computer. Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (4th Generation - Latest Model) - Black The most popular iPod is now even better. | 7/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoVideo #0010 – How to PROPERLY enable Japanese language support in Windows | While attempting to play with the free ComiPo! trial recently, I discovered that I apparently didn't fully and properly enable Japanese language support in Windows. This video shows you how to correctly set up Japanese language in Windows. Watch this video on YouTube (in case the embedded player below doesn't work for you) | 7/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0021 – Random-Updates-a-Gogo | Random-Updates-a-Gogo | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0020 – Convention Survival Guide, 2011 Edition | Well, the summer con season is in full swing, and as usual, we're late to the party ;-) This week we give an update to our famous convention survival tips, which should hopefully help you have a more enjoyable con-going experience. And of course we bust out our favorite anime picks as well. Today's Theme Song: "FIGHT OR FLIGHT," by Yū Kobayashi. Second ED to the anime Dragonaut: The Resonance. Our Picks: Michelle: There is a ton of anime available to watch online, completely legally and (oftentimes) for free. Some of our favorites include Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Crackle. Also, many anime distributors run their own streams. Animation Runner Kuromi Me: K-ON! Clannad and Clannad: After Story Royal Space Force - Wings of Honneamise K-On!, Vol. 1 When Yui Hirasawa enters high school, she wants to join a club but can't decide which one is right for her. Fortunately, the Light Music Club is desperate to find another member or they'll be disbanded! So, with the enticement of delicious snacks and assu K-On!, Vol. 1 [Blu-ray] Blu-Ray pressing. When Yui Hirasawa enters high school, she wants to join a club but can't decide which one is right for her. Fortunately, the Light Music Club is desperate to find another member or they'll be disbanded! So, with the enticement of delicio K-on! Vol. 2 As the Light Music Club rehearses for their performance at the school festival, they realize that they are not officially registered as a club. They need to quickly find a faculty advisor but that's not something that a little blackmail can't fix. As th K-on! Vol. 2 BLU-RAY. As the Light Music Club rehearses for their performance at the school festival, they realize that they are not officially registered as a club. They need to quickly find a faculty advisor but that's not something that a little blackmail can't Clannad Complete Collection Clannad Complete Collection Clannad: After Story - Complete Collection [4 Discs] - Includes:Clannad After Story: Episode 11 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 10 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 9 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 8 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 6 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 4 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 18 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 17 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 16 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 15 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 14 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 13 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 12 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 1 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 3 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 2 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 24 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 23 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 22 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 21 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 20 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 19 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 5 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 7 (2009) Clannad After Story: Episode 11 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 10 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 9 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 8 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 6 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 4 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 18 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 17 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 16 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 15 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 14 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 13 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 12 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 1 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 3 No synopsis available. Clannad After Story: Episode 2 No synopsis available. | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0020 – The between episodes episode | The between episodes episode | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoVideo #0009 – Japanese Classic Cuisine: Shabu-Shabu | Yep, we're back in the kitchen for our latest video episode. In this episode, I show you how to make a classic Japanese hot pot dish that's perfect for cold nights and get-togethers with family and friends -- and the best part is, your guests do most of the actual cooking for you! Yes, today we'll be learning how to make the Japanese classic, Shabu-Shabu. Watch this video on YouTube (in case the embedded player below doesn't work for you) Ingredients for dashi: 5 cups water 8 in. long piece konbu kelp, cut in half Ingredients for shabu-shabu: 1 lb. hakusai (Chinese cabbage), chopped 1/4 lb. long green onions (negi), diagonally and thinly sliced 1 block cotton tofu, cut into bite-size pieces 1 bundle enoki mushrooms 8 shiitake mushrooms 1/4 lb. carrot, cut into thin round slices 1 1/2 lb. sirloin beef, very thinly sliced 1 package instant Udon Ingredients for sesame sauce: 6 Tbsp white sesame seeds 3 Tbsp mirin 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp vinegar 2 and 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp grated garlic 1/2 cup dashi Ingredients for ponzu sauce: 1 Lime (or 3 tbsp lime juice) 3 tbsp Soy sauce 1/4 lb. Daikon radish, grated 2 long green onions (negi) Ingredients for zosui: Left over steamed rice Chopped negi 1 egg, well beaten Pinch of salt Dash of soy sauce Equipment: [amtap amazon:asin=B000690WNU] [amtap amazon:asin=B000BVC4NY] [amtap amazon:asin=B000JORB2M] [amtap amazon:asin=B000KKK4YC] [amtap amazon:asin=B000UEYXL8] | 5/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0019 – Post server migration test boo | Post server migration test boo | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoVideo #0008 – How to install Kanon with English patch | Kanon is one of my all-time favorite anime, and in my opinion a perfect example of "never judge a book by its cover," as well as the value of every now and then stepping outside your "anime comfort zone." Kanon is based on a visual novel, which I have for years been wanting to play. And now I can, thanks to Non-Directional Translation's unofficial Kanon English patch. Getting this all installed and configured is a bit tricky, and in this video, I show you how to get up and running. Watch this video episode on YouTube (in case the embedded player doesn't work for you) Links to products/software mentioned: Purchase Kanon Memorial Edition on J-Box Download Kanon Standard Edition Download Kanon English Patch Download Kanon voice files Download WinRAR Download uTorrent Download Transmission Download Daemon Tools (only needed if you downloaded Kanon and don't want to burn it to disk first) Buy Kanon (the anime) on Amazon Watch Kanon (the anime) on FUNimation.com [amtap amazon:asin=B0030ZOYPO] | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0019 – Japan Disaster News Recap | In this episode of Otaku no Podcast, we briefly review and talk about the news surrounding the horrible earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan two weeks ago. Show notes coming soon; please check the Otaku no Podcast website in a day or 2. Today's Theme Song: "M/elody" by Shion Tsuji, ending theme of the anime Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Help with the recovery effort by donating Errata: I had incorrectly stated that the "We Heart Japan" event raised $75,000 for the relief effort. They actually raised $7,500. I was off by a magnitude of 10. Still, for such a hastily-organized event (3 days!), this is quite an achievement. They have other events planned as well, so keep an eye on the "We Heart Japan" website (as well as Otaku no Podcast) for details as they come out. | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0018 – We Heart Japan event TONIGHT to benefit victims of the earthquake and tsunami | We Heart Japan event TONIGHT to benefit victims of the earthquake and tsunami | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0017 – 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan | 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan | 3/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoVideo #0007 – Japanese Classic Cuisine: Yakitori | Yes, I'm taking another break from audio podcasting. Today I show you how to make a classic Japanese dish that you've probably had many times before, Yakitori. Ingredients: 1 package chicken thighs (about 6 pieces) 1 small bundle green onions (negi) 2 tbsp. sugar 2/3 cup soy sauce 6 tbsp. sake (Japanese rice wine) 2 tbsp. mirin (Japanese sweet cooking sake) Directions: Soak skewers in water, at least 30 minutes before cooking. Combine soy sauce, sake, mirin and sugar; cook until boiling. Boil about 1 minute then set aside. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch or so), removing bones if necessary. Peel off the skin, and trim any excess fat and skin with the knife. Thread chicken and negi onto skewers, alternating between chicken and negi. Cook over charcoal or bake in an oven (I usually set it to 350 degrees). Cook until meat is firm but not tough, and/or an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees. Notes: Those of you wishing to avoid alcohol can leave it out of the sauce. The taste won't be quite the same, but should still be good. Also, mirin is available in a version without alcohol as well (basically has the flavor of mirin without the alcohol). If desired, lightly sprinkle salt and pepper (to taste) on the skewers before coating with sauce. If you've got the time, marinate your chicken and negi in the sauce. Let it soak at least 1 hour, preferably all day (prepare it in the morning, eat it for dinner). For improved texture and to caramelize the sauce, finish your yakitori under the broiler for an additional 5 minutes or so at the end. Boneless skinless thighs can sometimes be found in your market's frozen foods section. Some people like to shake some toasted sesame seeds on them right before serving. It goes well with edamame (soybeans in the shell). And, of course, beer. Traditionally, yakitori is made with just about every part of the bird, including the innards (gizzards, etc.). I'm not really a big fan of chicken innards (as I suspect is true of much of the American viewing audience), so I leave them out. | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0018 – Anime LA 2011 Review | The Otaku no Podcast crew are back from Anime Los Angeles and give their usual panel-style review of this convention. Music: Main Menu theme from Shira Oka: Second Chances Our Picks: Donald Project Blue Earth SOS Buy it on DVD or Amazon Video-on-Demand Watch it on ANN Shira Oka: Second Chances Official site Download the free demo (both Mac and PC) Buy the game for Windows or Mac Michelle Summer Wars Official site Find showtimes near you Pre-order on DVD or Blu-ray (release date is Feb. 15) Evangelion 2.22 You can (Not) Advance Official site Find showtimes near you Pre-order on DVD or Blu-ray (release date is Apr 5) Danny Nodame Cantabile Dirty Pair: The Original TV Series Part 1 (available now) Part 2 (pre-order, will be released on Feb. 8 ) Our Plugs: Donald Anime-Planet Otaku no Podcast's YouTube channel Michelle Assimilation Media (nothing there yet, coming soon!) Cartoon Geeks Danny ANN Pam The Starving Economist [amazon asin=B003NE8B24&title=Project Blue Earth SOS&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B004DMIIVO&title=Summer Wars (DVD)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B004DMIIOG&title=Summer Wars (Blu-ray)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B004EC5IV6&title=Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance (DVD)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B004EC5IUW&title=Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance (Blu-ray)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B003X3BYFG&title=Dirty Pair (Part 1)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B0047HXMT8&title=Dirty Pair (Part 2)&template=thumbnail] | 1/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0017 – 2010 Year in Review, Anime Style – Part 2: Rebirth | The Otaku no Podcast crew conclude their look back at the year 2010 - anime style. Be sure and listen to Part 1 as well! (Part 2 of 2) Today's Theme: "My Soul, Your Beats!" (GirlsDeMo version), the theme song used in episode 4 of Angel Beats! Stories/products we discussed: Android users – Schedule your Anime-LA day with ConDroyd Satoshi Kon's last words Osaka Bans Boys Love Manga as “Harmful Publications” - Tokyo is Next… K-ON! - Season 1 has been licensed by Bandai and should be coming out sometime in early to mid 2011; you can watch Season 2 now via fansub. OMG! Real Life Ritsuko Tainaka! Eden of the East (on DVD and Blu-ray) Hetalia Axis Powers Summer Wars (on DVD and Blu-ray) Evangelion reboot Evangelion 1.11 - You Are Not Alone (on DVD and Blu-ray) Evangelion 2.22 - You Can (Not) Advance (on DVD and Blu-ray) Strike Witches The War on Pants! Strike Witches - The War on Pants Continues! Strike Witches - Inglorious Pantsters Edition Angel Beats! Kanon Highschool of the Dead Arakawa under the Bridge (season 1, season 2) The Tatami Galaxy Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 House of Five Leaves Shi Ki Kaichou wa Maid-sama! Squid Girl Amagami SS Kimi ni Todoke Bakuman Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai Star Driver Kagayaki no Takuto The World God Only Knows Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt Tron: Legacy [amazon asin=B002ZG99QS&title=TRON: Legacy (DVD)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B004K4IZ3G&title=TRON: Legacy (Blu-Ray + DVD Combo)&template=thumbnail] | 1/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0016 – 2010 Year in Review, Anime Style – Part 1: Death | The Otaku no Podcast crew take a look back at the year 2010 - anime style. (Part 1 of 2) Opening Theme: "Hotaru no Hikari," the Japanese version of the traditional New Years song Auld Lang Syne. Traditionally sung by Japanese students at graduation and the end of the school day, it is also sung as the closing song for Japan's Kohaku Uta Gassen end-of-year singing contest spectacle. Watch it here! Links/stories we discussed: Hellsing Director Umanosuke Iida Passes Away (Updated) Perfect Blue/Paprika Director Satoshi Kon Passes Away (Updated) Satoshi Kon, His Wife, Madhouse Studio Write About His Passing (Update 4) Otakon Launches Satoshi Kon Farewell Project Satoshi Kon's Wikipedia article American Anime Producer Carl Macek Passes Away Carl Macek (Wikipedia article) Streamline Pictures (Wikipedia article) 'Do You Remember Love?' Composer Kazuhiko Katoh Found Hanged (Updated) Yamato Anime Producer Yoshinobu Nishizaki Passes Away (Update 2) Arrivederci Yoshinobu Nishizaki Farewell to Yoshinobu Nishizaki, Tomino Dishes on The Nish Yoshinobu Nishizaki (Wikipedia article) Director: Key Animator Shojuro Yamauchi Passes Away Minky Momo/Pokémon Writer Takeshi Shudo Passes Away Bill 156′s Total Scope Editorial: How Bill 156 Got Passed Monkey Business – Counterattack on Bill 156, Doujin Style Best Buy to Eliminate DVD Inventory & Anime News: Best Buy to Change DVD Strategy News: Navarre Has 6 Interested Buyers for Funimation | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0015 – PMX 2010 | The Otaku no Podcast crew are back from Pacific Media Expo (aka PMX) and give their usual panel-style discussion/review of doom, as well as the traditional anime picks - with a twist. Today's Theme Music: "Mirai Mechanism" by vividblaze; the theme song for Danny Choo's TV show Culture: Japan. Be sure and check out the cool time-lapse video shot at various locales in Japan! Our Picks: Me - Squid Girl (aka Shinryaku! Ika Musume) (streaming on Crunchyroll); Zatoichi (stream it, rent it, or buy it on DVD or Blu-ray) Michelle - The Grand Chef and Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt (both streaming on Crunchyroll) Danny and Amy - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1; Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee (streaming on Crunchyroll) Other Stuff: Otaku no Podcast's YouTube channel (a few PMX videos up already; PMX highlights video coming soon!) Otaku no Podcast's Qik channel (a few PMX videos from our livestreaming test are up here, including CosFest) I'm working on my PMX photos and am uploading them as I process them. Check out the Otaku no Podcast Photo Gallery. My post gathering up links to other peoples' PMX photos and videos Anime Los Angeles 2011 The 12 Days of Kurisumasu [amazon asin=B000296FWQ&title=Zatoichi (DVD)&template=thumbnail] [amazon asin=B002DYKPA6&title=Zatoichi (Blu-ray)&template=thumbnail] | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoVideo #0006 – Convention Photography 101 | It's happened to all of us - you get home, load up your con photos, and your reaction is "meh." Fear not! The Otaku no Podcast crew will show you the tips and tricks you need to get those awesome Cosplay.com like shots. This was the workshop I gave at Anime Expo 2010. Be sure and check the Otaku no Podcast website for full show notes, including links to the products, books, etc. mentioned. http://otakunopodcast.com/photo/. | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0014 – Dolls 101 | You've probably started seeing them appearing at anime conventions, and were wondering what that's all about. Well, in this episode of Otaku no Podcast, we talk about this latest trend that's sweeping through American otaku fandom - the world of dolls. Today's theme: "No, Thank You!", K-ON!! (2nd season) ED #2 Different types of dolls Asian fashion dolls http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_fashion_doll (This actually includes Pullip and Blythe) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pullip http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blythe_%28doll%29 both Obitsu and Volks, who make vinyl dolls, also make Asian fashion dolls. Asian ball joint dolls (ABJDs)made of resin, has removable/replaceable eyes and removable/replaceable wigs, some have removable/replaceable face plates, are strung with elastic. This is the criteria for on-topic dolls at Den of Angels, the largest site for discussion of ABJDs and Asian Vinyl Armature Dolls. http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?42407-Criteria-for-Dolls-quot-On-Topic-quot-for-DoA-%28Updated-7-7-08%29 Asian vinyl armature dolls (My term for Volks Dollfie Dream and Obitsu large scale dolls.) Skinned with soft(ish) vinyl, interior has hard plastic armature. Mini Dollfie Dreams do NOT have a continuous hard plastic armature, the hard plastic joints fit directly into the vinyl pieces one by one. MDD is the only kind of AVAD constructed this way and it's sort of weak. All Obitsus and the Dollfie Dream and Dollfie Dream Dynamite have continuous skeletons where the hard pieces fit into each other and form a solid skeleton underneath the vinyl "skin" pieces. The various companies Volks http://www.volksusa.com/ Obitsu/Parabox http://www.parabox.jp/eng/ Obitsu Company site: http://www.obitsu.co.jp/eng/index.html Junky Spot, an online store that ships to the US and Canada. They carry Obitsu, Bobobie, Resinsoul, Dollzone, Souldoll, and several others. http://www.junkyspot.com/ They aren't figures, they're dolls. Tips and tricks, gotcha's, things to watch out for, etc. like, you mentioned that you can sometimes use clothes/accessories made for other types of dolls (Barbie, etc.), to save a buck where did you get Z's guitar? American Girl Place, The Grove, Los Angeles, CA, US http://www.americangirl.com/index.php American Girl has lots of props that will work for 1/3 scale dolls (big dolls like Dollfie Dream and Obitsu 50cm and 60cm) and some 1/4 scale dolls as well. Much of my dolliez stuff is from eBay...truly your friend. Also once you get Marketplace access at Den of Angels that's an incredible resource. Keep your eye out in toy stores for clothing/accessories for Best Friends Club: clothes fit Mini Dollfie Dream and MSD-size resin dolls Some doll resources where to buy dolls and their accessories The only brick and mortar stores I know of here in LA are American Girl Place and Volks Tenshi no Sumika in LA (actually in Torrance) http://site.volksusa.com/html/files/info.html Sites with other/general info Den of Angels (may or may not be allowing new members, if not, retry a few times a month) http://www.denofangels.com/forums/index.php Dollieh Sanctuary (All dolls allowed! Friendly place!) http://www.dolliehsanctuary.com/sanctuary/ Figure.FM (a real man cave for figure/doll fans, started by Danny Choo) http://www.figure.fm/ Some cool doll peeps to follow Danny Choo http://www.dannychoo.com/ Danny Choo's tour of Volks Japan:http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/25832/Volks+Store.html Doll.fm Chun http://puppy52dolls.com/ Wolfheinrich http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/ (Occasionally gets ecchi, another man cave kind of site) Mr. Postman http://www.cobrora.com/doll_main.html Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball-jointed_doll http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Bellmer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volks http://www.dannychoo.com/ http://www.figure.fm/ Our Picks: | 9/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0013 (Part 2) – Anime Expo 2010 | NOTE: This is a 2-part episode. Be sure and download both parts! (In particular, most iTunes installations are set to only download the latest episode if it detects more than one new episode is available.) Here at long last is our Anime Expo 2010 review episode of doom. I bring you but a small sampling of the news that came out of the convention, as well as our famous Panel Discussions of Doom(TM) where we talked about AX, what we liked, what we didn't like, and our thoughts on the event. We've also got an interview with Ejen Chuang of Cosplay in America who recently put out an awesome cosplay photography book. And, as always, we bring you the freshest, coolest anime picks. Today's Opening Music: "Lion," Megumi Nakajima & May'n. One of the opening themes of the excellent anime Macross Frontier. AX 2010 Coverage - ANN and Japanator. AX 2010 Photo Galleries: ANN (cosplay, exhibit hall/around the con); Japanator (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6) Cosplay in America Our picks: Me - Highschool of the Dead, Evangelion 1.11 - You are Not Alone (DVD, Blu-ray), Cosplay in America, K-ON! (will be released by Bandai) Danny - Durarara!, Heroman Michelle - Hetalia Axis Powers, Eden of the East (DVD, Blu-ray) [amtap amazon:asin=B0030ZOYJ0] [amtap amazon:asin=B0030ZOYHC] [amtap amazon:asin=0615349064] [amtap amazon:asin=B003SPDSAS] [amtap amazon:asin=B003SPDS8K] [amtap amazon:asin=B003SPDS8A] | 7/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0013 – Anime Expo 2010 | NOTE: This is a 2-part episode. Be sure and download both parts! (In particular, most iTunes installations are set to only download the latest episode if it detects more than one new episode is available.) Here at long last is our Anime Expo 2010 review episode of doom. I bring you but a small sampling of the news that came out of the convention, as well as our famous Panel Discussions of Doom(TM) where we talked about AX, what we liked, what we didn't like, and our thoughts on the event. We've also got an interview with Ejen Chuang of Cosplay in America who recently put out an awesome cosplay photography book. And, as always, we bring you the freshest, coolest anime picks. Today's Opening Music: "Lion," Megumi Nakajima & May'n. One of the opening themes of the excellent anime Macross Frontier. AX 2010 Coverage - ANN and Japanator. AX 2010 Photo Galleries: ANN (cosplay, exhibit hall/around the con); Japanator (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6) Cosplay in America Our picks: Me - Highschool of the Dead, Evangelion 1.11 - You are Not Alone (DVD, Blu-ray), Cosplay in America, K-ON! (will be released by Bandai) Danny - Durarara!, Heroman Michelle - Hetalia Axis Powers, Eden of the East (DVD, Blu-ray) [amtap amazon:asin=B0030ZOYJ0] [amtap amazon:asin=B0030ZOYHC] [amtap amazon:asin=0615349064] [amtap amazon:asin=B003SPDSAS] [amtap amazon:asin=B003SPDS8K] [amtap amazon:asin=B003SPDS8A] | 7/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0013 – Trying to update our iTunes album art | Trying to update our iTunes album art | 7/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0012 – Anime Expo 2010 – Megumi Nakajima and May’n | Anime Expo 2010 - Megumi Nakajima and May'n | 7/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0010 – Anime Expo Day 1 “Report” | Anime Expo Day 1 "Report" | 7/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | VideoVideo #0005 – Anime Podcasting for n00bs | This is the workshop I gave at FanimeCon 2010 on how to start your own anime/manga podcast. For links to the products, software, services, etc. mentioned in this workshop, please visit http://otakunopodcast.com/podcasting/. | 6/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0012 – Convention Survival Guide | Welcome to a very ghetto episode of Otaku no Podcast. I say "ghetto" because I am doing NO editing whatsoever in this episode. That's because it's past 4 AM on the morning I'm supposed to be leaving for FanimeCon. Actually I was supposed to leave last night but wasn't able to get my act together (way too many last minute things, not to mention packing, etc.). So you'll hear a lot of "umm"s and "ahh"s, and me being scatterbrained in general, because, well, it's frakkin' 4 AM and I'm TIRED. (Normally I try and edit out as much of this as I can, to save your sanity.) But I wanted to get an episode out to you anyway, to talk about FanimeCon, but also I figured that since summer con season is starting up, it might be a good idea to gather together our best convention survival tips. These are the tips and tricks that have saved us from many a ride on the FailBus and have helped us better enjoy our time at anime conventions. Hopefully they will help you as well. Of course, being past 4am and all, the big idiot (i.e. me) forgot to mention that he will be hosting not one, but TWO panels/workshops at FanimeCon; one on podcasting ("Anime Podcasting for n00bs" and one on con photography ("Con Photography: Shoot to Win!"). But if you've been paying attention, you'd know this already... Today's music: "STARGAZER ~ Hoshi no Tobira" by Negishi Satori (ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER) | 5/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0009 – pre-FanimeCon test | pre-FanimeCon test | 5/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0011 – Fansub Battle Royale! | A big wave of controversy hit the anime scene recently, thanks to a blog posting by Bang Zoom president Eric Sherman, basically railing against fansubbers and anime pirates for ruining the industry. Well we couldn't pass up the opportunity to comment on this. So strap yourself in and get ready for a... controversial show! Be sure and check the Otaku no Podcast website for full show notes, including links to the stories we discuss, as well as our picks! Today's Opening Music: "Northern Cross," by May'n (2nd ending theme from the anime Macross Frontier) Stories that we discuss: Anime – R.I.P. Bang Zoom says anime is going to die -- is it true? (response to Bang Zoom article from Japanator) Anime Die When They Are Killed (another response from Japanator) Fansub (Wikipedia article) DMCA notices BayTSP using crawlers in order to obtain ip's from torrents and to send DMCA.... Odex's actions against file-sharing Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Wikipedia article) ACTA treaty aims to deputize ISPs on copyrights France passes harsh anti-P2P three-strikes law (again) Digital Economy Act likely to increase households targeted for piracy Australian Government fails again on Internet Censorship ADV Fansubs Announces City Hunter 2 Pre-order Largest US Anime Distributor Goes BitTorrent Crunchyroll creates more ripples throughout anime industry Big Swoop for Crunchyroll Blockbuster Goes Bankrupt In Portugal, Blames Piracy Take-Two blames piracy for poor GTA: Chinatown Wars sales US government finally admits most piracy estimates are bogus Oops: MPAA admits college piracy numbers grossly inflated Fair Use Generates $4.7 Trillion For US Economy Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem [amtap amazon:asin=B0000E6XH3] Leiji Matsumoto Daft Punk music video Nine Inch Nails Lays Raw Concert Footage on Fans Congress Asks NBC Why Hulu Blocked Boxee Crunchyroll app now available in Boxee The Pirate Anime FAQ JList (definitely NSFW) and JBox (SFW) PowerAnime Our Picks: Me - Bubblegum Crisis, HEROMAN, Angel Beats!, Air Video [amtap amazon:asin=B0002TSZME] Dave - Daemon, Freedom(TM) [amtap amazon:asin=0451228731] [amtap amazon:asin=0525951571] Michelle - Daria, Hetalia Axis Powers, Sita Sings the Blues, Ursei Yatsura [amtap amazon:asin=B0019N8P2W] [amtap amazon:asin=B00005ASUS] DJ City/DJ Gladiator - Ikimonogakari, Blue Bird, Nostalgia, Best Hit NARUTO (w/ DVD, Limited Pressing), Sour music video Plugs: Me - DonaldBurr.com. Come see my panel at FanimeCon, May 28-31, 2010! (Look for "Anime Podcasting for n00bs" in the program guide - current preliminary schedule has us on Sunday at 12 noon) Michelle - Cartoon Geeks, Cartoon Brew Dave - Later Stars (use invite code: OTAKU) DJ City/DJ Gladiator - TJX - The Japan Xperience | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 51 | VideoVideo #0004 – The Sushi Experiment 3.0: Nigiri, Temaki, Chirashi, and Facing the Fish | Greetings, and welcome to the third and final installment in this series of sushi making videos. It's finally time to run with the big dogs and face your fears - raw fish. But don't worry, it's not as difficult as it sounds, and assuming you have access to a reasonably good Asian foods market (or are willing to order frozen products shipped to you in dry ice over the internet) you'll be just fine. (Look at it this way, not only do you get good quality raw fish, but also dry ice to play with. Fun!) Today we learn how to make Temaki, or hand rolls; and Nigiri, or pressed sushi. We also take a brief detour and learn the Way of the Blade - handling sushi knives. This is the final video in the Sushi series. Hopefully you've enjoyed it. I'll be returning to audio podcasting after this. But stay tuned until the end of the video, because I'll be talking about the future of Otaku no Podcast and these video podcasts. Links to some of the products mentioned in this video: [amtap amazon:asin=B000216TKC] [amtap amazon:asin=B000BPNATM] [amtap amazon:asin=B000FJLXHU] [amtap amazon:asin=B000EGZ97Y] [amtap amazon:asin=B00007J5U7] [amtap amazon:isbn=0764544659] [amtap amazon:asin=B0000CFSV9] [amtap amazon:asin=B0009HL7CY] [amtap amazon:asin=B00005OL4E] A good seller of frozen sushi/sashimi-grade seafood Reasonably priced carbon steel yanagi (sushi knives) on eBay - if this one is sold out, use the "see other items" link to find more) The more high-end sushi knife I own - again use the "see other items" link to find more, if you're interested A source of good Japanese water stones A really lengthy article about proper knife care, sharpening, etc. Another article on the proper care of carbon steel knives How to make proper Nigiri Sushi (this is pretty intense) Another method of making Nigiri Sushi (somewhat less intense than the previous one, but not by much!) | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0006 – Psst…wanna travel to Japan? Then listen up! | Psst...wanna travel to Japan? Then listen up! | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 53 | VideoVideo #0003 – The Sushi Experiment 2.0: Rolled Sushi | Well, I didn't get any angry e-mails or death threats, so I'm assuming that you folks liked our first videocast (or were at the very least willing to tolerate it). So we're back with another. In this, our second installment in the Sushi series, we'll be talking about how to make maki sushi, or rolled sushi. We'll be making two of the most popular examples of this - kappa maki, or cucumber roll; and the infamous California Roll. (To those of you wondering when Anime on the Cheap Part 2 is coming, the answer is - "sometime, hopefully soon." I'm taking a break from audio podcasting mostly because I'm procrastinating, and also because I have fun new toys [video camera, mic, sushi making equipment, knives, etc.] to play with :-) ) Links to some of the products mentioned in this video: [amtap amazon:asin=B000216TKC] [amtap amazon:asin=B000BPNATM] [amtap amazon:asin=B000FJLXHU] [amtap amazon:asin=B000EGZ97Y] [amtap amazon:asin=B00007J5U7] [amtap amazon:isbn=0764544659] | 1/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 54 | VideoVideo #0002 – The Sushi Experiment 1.0: Inari Sushi | Welcome to our first ever videocast. Okay, technically this is our second videocast, but since the first one was an Anime LA highlights video I put together over 9000 years ago, it doesn't really count. In this first videocast, we take a brief journey away from anime, and into the kitchen, and I teach you how to make Inari Sushi, a tasty treat perfect for munching on during anime watching parties. (I mentioned this in Anime on the Cheap part 1) And no raw fish is involved! This is really an experiment for me. I won't do these videocasts very often - maybe one every few months at best - so don't worry, your bandwidth won't be choked up with huge downloads every week. Products mentioned in the video: [amtap amazon:asin=B000216TKC] [amtap amazon:asin=B000BPNATM] [amtap amazon:asin=B000FJLXHU] [amtap amazon:asin=B000EGZ97Y] [amtap amazon:asin=B00013YMVO] [amtap amazon:asin=B00007J5U7] [amtap amazon:isbn=0764544659] | 1/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0006 – final Anime LA prelaunch systems test | final Anime LA prelaunch systems test | 1/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0010 – Convention Photography 101 | No, unfortunately, this isn't Part 2 of "Anime on the Cheap" that I've been promising. Things have been just too hectic and I haven't been able to finish the research for this. However, I think you'll like this just the same. Think of it as a special Winter Holiday Season present from us to you. We're coming up on a new year, which means of course a new year of Anime Conventions! And what do we like to do at anime conventions? (Besides the obvious of course) Take PICTURES!!! To that end, friend of the show Dave "KirinDave" Fayram and I, being enthusiastic amateur photographers, decided to get together and share some of our favorite tips and techniques for getting those awesome cosplay shots that everybody fawns over. Speaking of conventions, Anime Los Angeles is coming up real soon now… Friday through Sunday, January 8-10, 2010, to be precise. Perhaps I will see you there? (look for the clueless looking guy handing out Otaku no Podcast business cards…) Today's Theme: "Shutter Speed" by Shinkichi Mitsumune (opening theme for the US release of Speed Grapher) (Fun fact: the 'real' theme for Speed Grapher is "Girls on Film" by Duran Duran; however, FUNimation was unable to secure rights to the song for the US release of Speed Grapher.) Cameras: Point and Shoot - Canon PowerShot G11, Panasonic Lumix LX3, Sigma DP2 DSLR - Canon Digital Rebel XS, Nikon D40 Micro 4/3 - Olympus E-P2 Lenses: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Canon EF 35mm f/2 Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF (for Canon) (for Nikon) Photojojo Fisheye Lens Adapter Flashes: Canon Speedlite 580EX II Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash Orbis ring flash Bags/Straps/Etc.: Domke F-5XB Blackrapid RS-4 Scott E Vest photo vests Books: The Digital Photography Book, by Scott Kelby. A good book about digital photography, done in a "cookbook" style - rather than going into lengthy discussions of exposure theory and ISO and whatnot, a particular type of picture is presented with the "recipe" (type of lens, camera settings, any special gear required, etc.) for getting that type of shot. The Digital Photography Companion, by Derrick Story. A good general purpose digital photography book. The Hot Shoe Diaries, by Joe McNally. Joe McNally is one of the premier authorities on the use of small strobes for creative lighting. Websites: Photography Exposure Basics Strobist - another excellent resource for those interested in exploring the creative lighting possibilities of small off-camera strobes. LensRentals.com - one of the best gear rental sites I've found. Great selection, great prices, absolutely stellar service. One guy's outrageous portable lighting rig CHDK - free third-party firmware for many Canon point-and-shoots that enhances their functionality by adding many controls such as shutter-priority, aperture-priority, RAW, live histogram, and more Our Picks: Me - The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye, Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu (season 1) (season 2), Denno Coil Dave - Time of Eve, Kurosaki Corpse Delivery Service Our Links: Me - DonaldBurr.com, Twitter Dave - Flickr, Tumblr, Twitter, XKCD Explained | 12/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0005 – Happy Holidays!! | Happy Holidays!! | 12/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0004 – last test message. yesrly. | last test message. yesrly. | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0003 – This is M-M-Ma-Max Headroom | This is M-M-Ma-Max Headroom | 12/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0002 – Yomigaeru Iron Geek!!! | Yomigaeru Iron Geek!!! | 12/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ChibiCast #0001 – testing this here AudioBoo thingie | testing this here AudioBoo thingie | 12/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0009a – Repost of Anime on the Cheap, Part 1 | If you haven't read my recent blog posting, I've been out sick for the past 2 weeks or so with what can only be described as "the Martian Death Flu." It was nasty, and had me completely bed ridden, didn't even have the energy to pick up the laptop most days. In fact I'm still not 100% over it, I still have a nasty cough and my voice is hoarse, but other than that I'm pretty much back to normal. I'm hopeful that the cough will go away in a few days. I'm working on the next episode, which of course will feature Part 2 of my look into how to get "anime on the cheap" - hopefully I'll be able to record and release that in the next day or so. Since it's been so long since the last podcast, and since I probably have some new listeners thanks to the publicity I got at BlogWorld and through Leo Laporte's radio show, I decided to re-release Part 1 of Anime on the Cheap by itself, so here it is. Links mentioned in this segment: Inari sushi – a tasty, cheap, relatively easy to prepare, vegetarian-friendly dish great for anime get-togethers The Anime Network Netflix Blockbuster RentAnime GreenCine DVDAvenue Zip.ca Webflicks AnimeTakeout and MangaTakeout AnimeLane Amazon The Right Stuf Deep Discount eBay and Half.com The Pirate Anime FAQ | 11/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0009 – Anime on the Cheap, Part 1 | (Note: yes, I announced the date of this episode as Monday, September 21. I really did intend to release it on that day, honest! Oh well, better late than never, I suppose!) Pretty much everybody agrees that we are indeed going through some troubling times, economy wise. Most everyone is feeling the pinch of the global recession, and we're all looking at cutting our expenses. So how do we feed our need for anime in these lean times, without breaking the bank? I explore this topic in the first of two segments I'm calling "Anime on the Cheap." We also go through the latest anime news, including - of course - Weird Japan. And I have a few treats for you as well, so be sure and stick around till the very end! Intro music: "Don't say 'lazy'," Toyosaki Aki, Hikasa Youko, Satou Satomi, Kotobuki Minako (K-On! ED theme) Followups to previous news items: Japan Girls Nite brings beauty, dancing, and punk rock to the City of Angels Comiket 76 Cosplay pics: http://www.japanator.com/highlights-of-comiket-76-cosplay-part-2-10987.phtml http://www.japanator.com/highlights-of-comiket-76-cosplay-part-1-10986.phtml http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2009/08/17/c76-comiket-cosplay-sexier-than-ever/ http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2009/08/18/even-more-sexy-c76-cosplay/ News: Les Paul, Inventor Of The Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Dies At 94 (Wikipedia article) Eureka Seven feature film to be screened on September 24 (watch Eureka Seven on Crunchyroll) (English movie trailer) FUNimation announces "Anime at the Palace" live event JAM Project's Anime Songs Now on Sale in U.S. iTunes Sola, True Tears Anime Songs Now on Sale in U.S. iTunes Sony Hints at Ultraviolet: Code 044's U.S. Release Soon (watch fansub via Animesuki) Shuho Sato Earns Y100,000 on 1st Day of Paid Web Manga Service Tokyopop Announces Online Manga Program CLAMP Ends Tsubasa, RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE on September 30 Charger Girl Ju-den Chan Complete Edition in the Works (watch it on Crunchyroll) Criterion planning a massive 25-film sized Kurosawa box set? DO WANT! DVD roundup: Criterion to release Nikkatsu Noir collection, Gunslinger Girl OVA and Blu-ray on its way! 3 K-On! Image CDs Debut on Same Day, Rank in Top 10 (Updated) K-ON! Live-Action Drama Due!? Nagaru Tanigawa “Has Started” New Haruhi Novel Mahoromatic: Tadaima Okaeri Anime to Debut in October (Updated) Dragon Ball Online MMORPG's New Trailer Video Posted Bandai Channel to Stream Anime in U.S., Eurasia at Start of 2010 Syfy's Ani-Monday Block Lists Monster Series (Updated) We should do this: Manga written to explain economic policy Con News: New York Anime Festival Superglorious and NYAF announce Far East To East Showcase Japanese musical group AKB48 to appear at NYAF NYAF & NYCC to combine forces for 2010 con season SPJA announces new President and Chief Executive Officer (some interesting thoughts from Japanator) Weird Japan: The mighty, how they fall: Yakuza are stealing Peko-chan statues Burglar Dismembered with Katana in Samurai Self-Defence Soul’s Window: China Rips Off 5cm Per Second China Rips Off Naruto, Pokémon: “Imitation is Not Plagiarism” China: “Destroy Japanese Anime!” Manga Version of Hitler's Mein Kampf Sells 45,000 Ero-Figures Too Hot for Comiket! Don't worry, zombies are training hard to scare the crap out of you Main Event: Inari sushi - a tasty, cheap, relatively easy to prepare, vegetarian-friendly dish great for anime get-togethers The Anime Network Netflix Blockbuster RentAnime GreenCine DVDAvenue Zip.ca Webflicks AnimeTakeout and MangaTakeout AnimeLane Amazon The Right Stuf Deep Discount eBay and Half.com The Pirate Anime FAQ Cool Finds: MangaGamer wants you to try before you buy, releases demos of three eroge K-On! fansub via Animesuki Mio the Wooden Idol K-ON! Don’t say “lazy” Ending Remade OMG! Real Life Ritsuko Tainaka! | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0008 – San Diego Comic-Con 2009 | 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) | 8/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0007 – FanimeCon 2009 Review | 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 | 7/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 [amtap amazon:asin=B001US3XUK] [amtap amazon:asin=B0028X6L2I] 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 | 7/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 67 | VideoVideo #0001 – Anime Los Angeles 4 | Finally getting through some of the con video that's filling up my hard drive. Here is the Anime Los Angeles 4 (2008) video I promised... uhh, a while ago. | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0005 – Anime Los Angeles 4 | I was able to make it to all 3 days of the Anime Los Angeles 4 convention. Once again, I have gathered together a panel of friends who were also able to make it to A-LA 4, and we give a summary of, and our review of, this convention. We also talk a bit about the upcoming Anime Expo convention, one of the largest anime conventions in the USA, which will be held from July 3-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Finally, we talk about some of the anime that we've been watching recently, and give out some recommendations. I didn't have time to go through any anime/manga news, new releases, or upcoming conventions; I'll put out a smaller "mini episode" with that information in it hopefully sometime later this week. This week's panelists: Myself, Donald Burr Chad Page Michelle Klein-Hass Daniel Barer Amy Bowen Our anime recommendations: Me: [amtap amazon:asin=B000Y7WGTM] sola (Series has recently been licensed but is not yet available for purchase) Chad: [amtap amazon:asin=B000FFJ8PI] [amtap amazon:asin=B0010DM47S] [amtap amazon:asin=B000TKCNWY] Zettai Shonen Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Michelle: [amtap amazon:asin=B000YAFJYS] Danny: [amtap amazon:asin=B0000B1OC6] Cat's Eye. Amy: [amtap amazon:asin=B000NVT0PW] [amtap amazon:isbn=0470039205] | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0004 – JTAF 5 Review | 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) | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0003 – Geneon and Anime Cons | Finally, after a long hiatus, we are back in action! This time around, I decided to mix things up a bit and put together a panel discussion. We talk about this week's big news, Geneon pulling out of the US anime business. We also talked about MikomiCon, a relatively new (only in its 2nd year) anime convention that we really like, as well as the awesome World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), recently held in Yokohama, Japan. We also make some recommendations on anime you should watch. Finally, I also talk a bit about my latest podcasting project, Podcasting on the Cheap. Our Panelists: Donald Burr Michelle Klein-Hass Danny Barer Chad Page Upcoming Anime Conventions (check AnimeCons.com for a list of even more conventions) Another Anime Convention Courtyard Marriott Nashua Hotel, Nashua, NH October 12-14 Zenkaikon Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center, King of Prussia, PA October 13 Chibi-Pa Crown Plaza West Palm Beach Hotel, West Palm Beach, FL October 19-21 JapanTown Anime Faire (JTAF) Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA November 10-11 Anime Los Angeles Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Burbank, CA January 4-6, 2008 Our Anime Recommendations: Donald: Ergo Proxy, Martian Successor Nadesico, Kanon. Michelle - Tekkon Kinkreet, Popeye, All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku (OAV) (TV series) Chad - The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Danny - Cat's Eye, Orguss, Super Dimension Centure, Hellsing Ultimate. | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0002 – Convention-al Wisdom | Like many things in life, anime and manga are best enjoyed among groups of like-minded individuals. There's nowhere better to accomplish this than at an Anime Convention. This week, we'll discuss what anime conventions are, and what you should expect to encounter at one. We'll also bring you reviews and commentary on two of the biggest anime and comic conventions in the world: Anime Expo, and San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCCI), which both occurred this past July. If you missed them, don't worry! There are plenty of conventions coming up in the next few months, and we'll give you the skinny on those as well. This is a two-part series, so there will be even more convention talk next week, so stay tuned! As a reminder, please check our web site: http://otakunopodcast.com/ for show notes, news about the podcast, and other items of interest. Also be sure and check out our forums, and leave a comment by email or voice mail. Upcoming Anime Conventions: (for even more, be sure and visit http://www.animecons.com/) Animation on Display http://www.aodsf.org/ August 25 Cathedral Hill Hotel, San Francisco, CA Little Tokyo Anime Festival http://www.myspace.com/littletokyoanimefestival August 25-26 Little Tokyo Shopping Center 2F, Los Angeles, CA Anime Vegas http://www.animevegas.com/ September 1-3 Cashman Center, Las Vegas, NV MikomiCon http://www.mikomicon.com/ September 7-9 CSU Northridge, Northridge, CA Pacific Media Expo http://pacificmediaexpo.info/ November 9-11 LAX Hilton, Los Angeles, CA Japantown Anime Faire http://www.myspace.com/jtaf November 10-11 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA Anime Los Angeles http://www.animelosangeles.org/ January 4-6, 2008 Burbank Airport Marriott, Burbank, CA Convention reviews: Anime Expo - http://www.anime-expo.org/ San Diego Comic-Con International - http://www.comic-con.org/ This week's guest: Danny Barer - http://barercave.blogspot.com/ | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #0001 – Welcome! | Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast, Otaku no Podcast. In this podcast, I will be bringing you news, reviews, and commentary on all things Anime and Manga. I'm still pretty new to podcasting, so please excuse any audio problems, etc. I will be continuously working on improving both the podcast and the website, so please bear with me. Speaking of the web site, it is: http://otakunopodcast.com/ Please feel free to send your comments and suggestions. I'll also be adding user interactivity features such as forums and some sort of Skype voice mail box, so that you guys can leave voice feedback, call in to review your favorite anime, etc. I hope to play some of these on future podcasts. (Please keep 'em clean, I'd like to keep this podcast open to all ages.) Anyway, I've got a lot of interesting content planned for the next episodes, so stay tuned! | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Great resource for information and discussion on anime
The host, Donald Burr, is a treasure trove of information on anime. He also has a great voice.
Problem
I downloaded some of your podcasts hoping to listen to them. The only problem is that when I go to play it my screen gos black and gos back to the main menu. I don't know if this is a problem on your end or mine. but I just wanted to say something.
Epic
I started listening to Otaku No Radio last year, and still love today. The radio station keeps advertising this podcast, I thought to check it out, and I just love it. I came from Sapporo Japan, and I have to say, this podcast is almost as great then the anime radio station there.
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- Category: TV & Film
- Language: English
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