Anime Jam Session

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S brings us a GoFundMe that's so bad that he had to share it... And also, what's the story behind Katsucon's latest guest, and why is there so much controversy behind it? Then Mako-chan tells about Girl's Magazine, celebrating 60 years of publishing, and that the price of Sailor Moon earrings are TOO DAMN HIGH. Ari Rockefeller chimes in about thirteen struggles of being a shounen hero and twelve people who shouldn't pilot mechas! We then ask in this week's Open Forum Topic about really bad fanfiction that you stopped reading, or read all the way through. Bringing it all in is our News From Japan where we discover that the US Embassy warns travelers about drink spiking, stolen car batteries, and powdered mixes for beer!

On this week's show, it's gonna be a good one! DJ Ranma S Guy and Avalon Cosplay go balls deep on a cosplay article gone horribly wrong... Somewhat. This writer blames the the fans, not the famous cosplayers on the issues in the community. As Ari Rockefeller fans the flames of this, Mako-chan brings updates about the upcoming Attack on Titan second season and live-action movie! Then we get details on the upcoming Ghost in the Shell MMO by Nexon! Then we bring up the Open Forum Topic where we ask you who would you want voicing your favorite anime character? And in News From Japan, we discover a cop is arrested for robbery, local gang rounded up to play sports, and ten unusual phrases for a cat...

This week, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan discuss their thoughts on VicGate, aka why fans are upset that he's casted in a role for the anime Free - Iwatobi Swim Club. Meanwhile, Ari Rockefeller brings us the weekly news about the upcoming Attack on Titan x Marvel Comics crossover, what's new with the Death Note musical, the ten biggest jerks in anime, and is Yaya Han calling it quits in cosplay?! And the controversy that surrounds it! Then On the Open Forum Topic, we ask what manga you read that gave you such good memories... Finally in our News From Japan segment, a man arrested for spanking a woman in her hotel room, Students Sex Change Day, a fancy KFC cafe, and Frozen themed bras?

This week's show, it's a full house of fandom with DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Avalon Cosplay! First off DJ Ranma S reflects back on his memories of Big Danny T, and the BABYMETAL concert from last week at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Then the hosts talk about the Attack on Titan X Marvel crossover, the end of Naruto, and the future it pertains! Then a discussion on making money as a cosplayer, and how much can be made. Also, what happened at Rhode Island Comic Con and Epic-Con Geek Fest Ohio? We go into detail, what went wrong... Very wrong... On our Open Forum Topic, we ask is there an anime you didn't like? And in News from Japan, a man is arrested for stealing fire hose nozzles, justifiable drunk driving, and rental car gone for 6 weeks?

This week's show is dedicated to the one and only Big Danny T. You will be missed brother. On this special episode, Mako-chan and DJ Ranma S do a "live" podcast from Zenkaikon! They talk about their thoughts and views on the state of the anime industry and Heroes of Cosplay!

On tonight's show, we discuss what not to do when running a convention as the hosts discuss Epic-Con Geek Fest Ohio. Also DJ Ranma S brings up some interesting cosplay fuckery and scamming about a Mermaid's Tail. In anime news, Lupin's car to join Cars 3, a new Tenchi Muyo manga, eight anime characters that shouldn't cook for you, and a man sent to jail for having manga? And then our Open Forum Topic, we talk about anime for Halloween! And in News From Japan, a man attacks a student and steals her schoolgirl skirt, three men arrested for buying diapers, and one guy arrested for dumping porn in the park?

This week, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller talk Another Anime Convention (AAC) from this past weekend! Our duo will discuss this convention with Mako-chan and fill her in on what she missed! Also, Scarlett Johansson offered the role of the major in Ghost in the Shell? Also on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your anime/gaming ringtone? And in News From Japan, a biker assaulted by an innkeeper, student kills a woman "because he wanted to", and a passenger arrested for sexual assault... On a a plane?!

We're talking New York Comic Con! The hosts didn't go, but Avalon Cosplay did! She discusses with DJ Ranma S Guy and Ari Rockefeller what all went down in the last four days! We'll also cover some important news about Sailor Moon and Gundam releases! Along with our Open Forum Topic that discusses bad times at conventions... Did you have one? And also, our News From Japan, officer arrested for drinking and driving, man tries to rob a convenience store within 10 minutes of each other, and new ice cream flavors?

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S talks about the Morning Musume concert in NYC. Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss Viz Media's lineup for New York Comic Con and Gurren Lagann... The play! Naruto manga soon comes to an end, and a followup with charges against voice actor Illich Guardiola, and an X Japan US documentary! We ask on the Open Forum Topic about what concerts you've seen at conventions! In News From Japan, a man dies over a ramen shop seat, two guys arrested, one for pouring urine, and the other for cutting up a schoolgirl skirt, and is physical media more popular than streaming?

This week's episode is our SEASON 4 PREMIERE! DJ Ranma S reflects back on some classic cartoons with the hosts, along with a followup with a scathing article that blamed cosplayers for the decline of sales at cons. Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller tells us about anime based GPS smartphones, con staffer that's a registered sex offender, a life sized Pikachu, anime parents that you may have wanted, and the Dragon Ball Z network to playtest the next video game. And then we ask about your favorite cartoons on our Open Forum Topic! And in News from Japan, a bus driver arrested for kissing a passenger, what happens if you own camera shoes, and a bank employee and court clerk arrested for groping a girl?!

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S brings us an update on the shooting in Utah, and it's a bit more haphazard. And is there an update to the Kickstarter game Crsis Heart Brawlers? Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss if cosplay is killing comic cons, the newly updated Toonami lineup, book covers with boobs on it, and eight anime titles for guys that are girly? Then we dip into the sub vs dub debate on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your favorite series to watch dubbed or subbed. In News From Japan, more KFC prize merchandising, Jpop stars fined and sued for dating fans, and a service for apologizing to others?

This week, the hosts discuss the upcoming voices for the new Tenchi Muyo anime, Ai Tenchi Muyo! Nakayoshi magazine re-releases of the Clow Cards from Card Captor Sakura, the top ten anime guys (Avalon Cosplay and Mako-chan will fire off on that), and free NYCC deodorant and spray! And in our Open Forum Topic... We ask, "What is that one cosplay you want to do?" And in News from Japan, the Blackburger from Burger King, Masamune's sword discovered, and who is the Chibatman? And DJ Ranma S explodes on a highly controversial topic!

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan check in about Viz Media's Moonlight Party, the Sailor Moon slumber party! Then Ari Rockefeller brings us news about possible light novels coming to the US, ten different anime openings from around the country, new info on the upcoming Digimon anime, and the first ever Hello Kitty Con! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what's one of your favorite anime openings! Then in News From Japan, KFC Japan celebrates Colonel Day with interesting prizes, a man arrested for taking NORMAL pictures of a woman, and a teacher is arrested for doing what the last guy just did.

On this week's show, besides talking about Labor Day break, the hosts discuss the new Lupin III Takarazuka, more info about the new Tenchi Muyo anime, and what is the deal about Hello Kitty? Then as we bring up the Open Forum Topic, we discuss Fanfiction. Is there a crossover fanfic that you read that actually worked? Plus in News From Japan, a 10 year old boy cuts the rope over cartoons, Japanese Adult Video stars raise money for a charity, and there's this talk about a stockpile of toilet paper rolls.

On this week's show, That DJ Ranma S Guy discusses International Cosplay Day in NYC, and a couple of things happened. Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller talk about the upcoming SeraMoon Symphony, NYCC reaches out to anotehr website for help with their harassment policy, and they reveal the rules for the East Coast Cosplay Championship! A con chair and a con review get into a pissing contest about the review of said convention, and more info on the new Tenchi Muyo anime, and Mako isn't all that happy about the changes. And then we discuss the Open Forum Topic, we ask, "where did your cosplay name come from?" And in news from Japan, a man arrested after a stabbing at a Love Hotel, a train groper is on the loose, and sparkling sake?

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller discuss live action! It's a reboot of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and a screening of the live action Lupin III and Rurouni Kenshin theatrical films! And we talk conventions, Kantaicon's dress policy and racial diversity at Otakon this year? And is Crunchyroll part of the problem with anime bootlegging? We have our Open Forum Topic, and we want to know what your first convention was like, tell us some memories! And in News from Japan, we have more stories about cops being perverted, and what this about real life sex dolls?

This week it's our star-studded Otakon 2014 review! DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller are joined by Avalon Cosplay and Jared from Scarlet-Rhapsody! Enjoy the next two hours as they tell you EVERYTHING about Otakon! And then after, it's our News From Japan segment! We discuss a man being arrested after apologizing, another one arrested with underwear, and deodorant sheets?

On this week's show, Mako-chan delivers up some news about Studio Ghibli and we find out the truth behind their closing... And then drops Avalon Cosplay in as a surprise to watch the boys! Also, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller are brought back to their youth about the return of Digimon! Plus the casting for the live action Attack on Titan movie is revealed, and the plans for two feature films! And then the crew discuss anime and hip-hop mashups. And on the Open Forum Topic: "Cosplay and street clothes. Sometimes we will take a cosplay accessory or an article of clothing and wear it out as part of our ensemble for everyday or work wear. Sometimes, well do the full cosplay. What cosplay or cosplay accessory did you recently wear out with your normal clothes?" And in strange news from Japan, a teen beheads another for the thrill, Osaka PD fesses up to crimes, and expensive sparklers?

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan talking Comic-Con International AKA SDCC! We'll tell you about the harassment policies, before and after! A famous cosplayer went to blows with a perv, the money being spent at SDCC, and there's a lawsuit about the name Comic Con? In anime news, we discuss Attack on Titan... Or is it The Hobbit, you decide! Also the return of Macross! In our Open Forum Topic, "Easier said than done they say. We look at certain characters and the outfits they wear and say, "That looks easy enough to cosplay." Upon making this cosplay, it becomes a lot more complicated than it looks. Is there a cosplay that you attempted that you thought was easy, but in fact a lot more difficult?" In strange news from Japan, hamster butts, grand theft onigiri, and Animal House, Japan Style!

This week, Mako-chan bring us Moon Animate Make-Up, and DJ Ranma S, and Ari Rockefeller review it! Along with an issue from ConnectiCon Convention. In anime news, the Science of Dragon Ball Z, Gurren Lagann come to Toonami on Adult Swim, 15th anniversary of Digimon, The Pikachu Cafe, and Chris Sabat speaks out about his Vegeta voice! Then in the Open News Forum Topic, "We all started somewhere when it comes to anime. Now that we know better and try to get other into anime, what series would you introduce to a newbie to get them into anime?" And finally in News From Japan, panty thief strikes again... But how he did it! Along with a 3D vagina printer and the courts overturn a groping conviction?!