Anime Jam Session

Episode 394 : Lockdown on Hotel Block K.

February 22nd, 2019

DJ Ranma S

On tonight’s show, IchigoGami brings us a rundown of Katsucon 2019! Then more info on Vic Mignogna, which hopefully brings a lot of drama to a close. Also, another scummy cosplay photographer owns up to his transgressions, we hear about #MeToo from Japanese voice actors and actresses. Funimation announces some of the cast for Fruits Basket, Alita: Battle Angel cashes in hard on the big scree, and the top 20 anime dances… Where’s your favorite? Meanwhile in Japan… Museum of poo opens up, Japan public broadcasting collectors leave threatening notes, and a stolen pair of antique jeans lead to arrest?!

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Episode 393 : It’s Kinda Crazy, Yet Kinda Awesome.

February 15th, 2019

DJ Ranma S

On tonight’s show, we discuss Funimation‘s recent news, more Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, a kickstarted for an anime about a food truck, changes at Bandai with company acquisition and new president. Also a historical Tokyo bookshop closes, and a brand new Battle Angel Alita doll is in the works! Over in Oh Japan… Japanese idol singers offer bottles of their used bathwater to fans at eye-popping price, a man arrested for hair licking, and a street racer granny don’t give a shit!

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Episode 392 : Well, it Wasn’t THAT Bad.

February 8th, 2019

DJ Ranma S

On tonight’s show… Nintendo to open a flagship store in Tokyo, 4th Neon Genesis Evangelion film is in production, 20th Century Fox is sued over Alita: Battle Angel, and we have a giant, life sized Bumblebee transformer near it’s life sized Gundam counterpart! Also, Crayon Shin-chan spinoff is for the dogs… Two people arrested for selling fake Love Live! School Idol Project ( ラブライブ！) merchandise, and a Lupin III game that allows you to heist jewels! And over in Oh Japan… An adorable jackass otter gets own series, winning a years worth of ice cream, and Ariana Grande‘s tattoo?

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Episode 391 : Upgrades and Smooth Moves

February 1st, 2019

DJ Ranma S

On tonight’s show… We discuss the Vic Mignogna issue, a rumored father and son project at Studio Ghibli, and Rumiko Takahashi wins a prestigious award! Netflix is at it again, with Resident Evil, updated Toonami lineup, アニメ『Back Street Girls －ゴクドルズ－』 gets live action series! Sequel for POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, free global manga service, and a line Pokémon themed dress shirts! Over in Strange News From Japan, 6000 calorie sushi, getting cozy with a cockroach, and why you shouldn’t brag about your mad ninja skills…

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Episode 390 : And The Cold Came In…

January 28th, 2019

DJ Ranma S

On tonght’s show, we discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Awards… Will there be more drama? How did Dragon Ball Super: Broly fare in theaters? Changes at Comiket 　コミックマーケット as well as self-care. Updated pilgrimage sites for anime tourism, ownership changes at Project: A-Kon, and World Cosplay Summit hosts One Piece cosplay competition! Over in Strange News From Japan… Japan standardized English test launches weird meme, “tights world” on the loose, looking to ask the tough questions, police break up a fight between BanG Dream fans during Osaka concert?

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