Anime Jam Session

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!

Castle Point Anime 2024: Your Princess Isn’t In This Castle, but Your Friends are!

Castle Point Anime Convention , a student run anime con in New Jersey, continues this year in the Meadowlands Convention Center! Cinnaknight covers this event and her experience, the pros and cons!

Zenkaikon 2024: A Gothic Academia Theme… with a Side of EDM?

The Anime Jam Session crew returns to Zenkaikon this year, car full of geeks, catchy EDM tunes, … and all the while, maple bacon donuts on their minds.

Lantis: New Generation Live 2020 Concert Review

January 27th, 2021

Cinna Knight

Before the Concert

Due to the current pandemic, many live concerts are streamed online. I really missed attending concerts and looked forward to this opportunity! For some of our readers, Lantis may be a familiar name. The company hosted Lantis Matsuri in AnimeNYC, as well as this concert, which featured up and coming artists, as well as some familiar names.

This concert took place on November 26^th, but due to the time difference, Japan was above twelve hours ahead. I woke up a little early to see the concert due to the difference in JST time versus time in the states. But I really looked forward to this concert and the opportunity. Once I had my espresso, I was good to go!

Japanese Government Supports Making Overseas Copyright Cosplay Rules

January 25th, 2021

Rose Rappaport

Is there a copyright fee for dressing as your favorite anime or video game character? The government is looking into making rules for overseas cosplayers to prevent copyright problems. If it gets support, a copyright law may be helpful in clearing up copyright ambiguities. It may be part of the Cool Japan strategy to sell Japanese culture overseas.

#482: 2021 is Just 2020 with a Wig On.

January 20th, 2021

DJ Ranma S

And we’re back from break! Join the hosts as they discuss Evangelion movie updates, Puella Magi Madoka Magica anniversary plans, and Pokémon‘s 25th with Katy Perry, along with a record breaking sale of a sealed booster pack! Also, Super Nintendo World opening is delayed, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid season two, and Pokémon Popsicle fraud? Meanwhile in Japan… Foo Fighters sake, world record for crane games, serial toilet thief caught, and hackers to protect the Olympic Games?

#481: 2020 Christmas Special… I Think.

December 23rd, 2020

DJ Ranma S

It’s our Christmas special! Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, WildSpice Cosplay, IchigoGami, and Yunie as they discuss and trade holiday stories! Also tonight, is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba about to overtake Spirited Away in Japan’s Box Office? Plus, Ohio lawmakers attempt to change college curriculum over an anime textbook? Detective Conan special episode remake, Funimation app on Nintendo Switch , and top five Christmas anime episodes? Meanwhile in Japan, Tenga unloads it’s biggest gift ever, Pokémon ice cream for New Year’s celebration, and a Godzilla Christmas tree?

#480: Nor’easter Wonderland.

December 17th, 2020

DJ Ranma S

On this week’s podcast, ex-Gainax President sentenced to jail, a new hockey anime, Puraore Pride of Orange is announced, and Kyoto Animation arsonist indicted. Also, Disney Star Wars anime shorts, Sony – Funimation buys Crunchyroll, and Sailor Moon super poll reveals most popular character! Meanwhile in Japan, elderly woman arrested for supermarket fraud, pumpkin tempura slip and fall lawsuit, and an idol otaku arrested for bomb threat over thrown out merch…