Inspiration comes full circle between Star Wars and Gundam, Sanrio ranking to have a speedy surprise character, and using Godzilla: King of the Monsters to stomp nails into place! Also, the North American tour of Evangelion symphony to include Yoko Takahashi, LINE WEBTOON union to file a complaint against Kakao Entertainment, and South Korea will announce a plan to boost the animation industry! Meanwhile in Japan… The government was ordered to search for the parents of a 67-year-old man switched at birth, the police piece together a multi-city naked rampage, and manga characters are ready to teach you manners about Japan!
Derpycon 2024: A Satisfying Con Season Finale
Cinnaknight wraps up the 2024 anime con season with a review of Derpycon 2024!


Shenanicon 2024: A Fiery Fusion Dance of Old and New!
Shenanicon, had its inaugural 21+ anime convention in Parsippany, New Jersey– a brand new event for adults with a nostalgic spin!


Kogaracon 2024: Short and Sweet!
Kogaracon is a New Jersey Anime Convention which offers an Asian Food Fest and good quality panels. Cinnaknight talks about this short yet sweet day!



#673: Now That is What You Call a Spicy Meatball!


Crunchyroll backtracks on AI plan, Sanrio character ranking to launch with a potential trip to the finals, and Studio Ghibli-themed LEGO set has passed into review… Also, LINE WEBTOON partners with IDW Publishing to publish reformatted versions on their website, Godzilla: King of the Monsters is set to destroy the Marvel Universe, and 蜡笔小新 Crayon Shin Chan is an adult in a new live-action commercial?! Meanwhile in Japan… The University of Tokyo / UTokyo creates new department specifically for English-speaking foreigners, a Japanese town uses ninjas to correct tourists’ behavior, and a new cafe won’t let you leave until you solve a mystery!

#672: It All Comes Down to Fruition, No Really!


Amid legal battle, Ohayocon announces 2026 event, Netflix adds full subtitle/dub language options to TV streaming, and a surprise cast reunion at 50th anniversary surprise show for 1st Super Sentai show! Also, not a joke, Pop Team Epic collaboration with Code Geass, ufotable to open mocktail bar in Tokyo featuring Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and BAND-MAID releases new music video for anime opening! Meanwhile in Japan… Man arrested for pouring instant noodles out, mountain climbers to get relief and prizes with gacha toilets, and purify yourself from horror games.

#671: Hoard It All Now, so You Can Spend It Later.


Mushoku Tensei author has no intention of giving fans what they want, NYC Japan Day Parade will host Attack on Titan musical cast, and drama erupts after AI used to mimic Ghibli art style! Also, the publisher had some worry over Frieren, Dragon Ball Evolution, which is no longer the lowest-rated movie, and dressing like Ranma Saotome in new casual roomwear costume sets! Meanwhile in Japan, due to fake whisky, Japan has an official whisky emblem, and a shrine attempts to ban all tourists, foreign and domestic!

#670: Zenkaikon 2025… Well, You See…


Zenkaikon 2025! Join DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller as they discuss all four days of the con! Tune in to discover the ups and downs of the con, changes, thoughts from other congoers, and much more!