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Haruhi Suzumiya’s 20th anniversary announcement, Studio Ghibli officially becomes a subsidiary of Nippon Television, and WebToon removes a popular Korean comic. Also, Right Stuf migrates products to the Crunchyroll store, the Yohane LoveLive spinoff gets a 2D video game, and the Gurren Lagann mobile game launches Oct 12! Meanwhile in Japan… A fantasy weapon shop is opening in Tokyo and a naked man is arrested after buying underwear?!
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.
J-1 Con 2023: It’s not you, it’s the Venue
J-1 Con was a small, two-day anime con hosted in Atlantic City’s Showboat Hotel, featuring a big variety of guests and events.
Cinnaknight covers this convention, while tossing in some suggestions for the con’s future!
Kogaracon 2023: The Convention’s Fantastic Return!
Kogaracon 2023 is a NJ Anime Con that’s a great experience for both new and long-term congoers! This convention has a big heart and is growing exponentially. Follow Cinnaknight along her Kogaracon experience, from start to finish.
Shikkaricon 2023: Discipline Your Demon Spawn
Shikkaricon is an anime convention located in Pennsylvania that had a few logistical bumps along the weekend. Cinnaknight discusses her experience, including highlights and wholesome interactions with attendees and staff!
Zenkaikon 2023: Huh? The Convention is Evolving!
Zenkaikon 2023 returned to Lancaster County Convention Center attracting around 7,000 attendees. Cinnaknight experienced the convention as a press member and participant, dealing with staffing issues, enjoying traditional market foods, engaging in cosplay with personal significance, and interacting with attendees. Despite initial struggles, the author praised the convention’s variety, cosplays, performances, and offerings like the Carolina Manga Library and event live streams. The convention concluded satisfactorily, with anticipation towards next year.
#605: They Did Him Dirty.
September 20th, 2023 
DJ Ranma S The Spy x Family sim game hits Nintendo Switch! Plus, check out the Yu Yu Hakusho manga online and the stone mask from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is now a jelly! Also, Lupin III gets a kabuki adaptation, Azuki: Your Digital Manga Cafe adds over 300 manga chapters from Kodansha US, and compensation is set for Johnny’s late founders stemmed from sexual abuse. Meanwhile in Japan… The Tokyo government opens an anime art archive museum, an inn that allows you to wear samurai armor while playing video games, and ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン / Universal Studios Japan (USJ) newest survival horror maze to be Resident Evil themed…
#604: Another Fine Mess.
September 13th, 2023 DJ Ranma S E3 no longer partnering with ReedPOP, the US premiere of Dr. STONE New World Part 2, and Nippon TV begins its Friday anime programming block! Also, Toho Godzilla‘s Godzilla Minus One film will close the 東京国際映画祭 TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, PR head says that Hayao Miyazaki has not retired from filmmaking, and Serial Experiments Lain AI bot lets you chat with Lain. Meanwhile in Japan… Nissin releases caffeinated Cup Noodle for gamers and Sapporo creates matcha cocktails?
#603: Experimentation.
September 6th, 2023 DJ Ranma S Ghost In The Shell season 2 gets a theatrical release, Urusei Yatsura anime returns in 2024, and a sake glass set featuring Lupin III. Also, YouTuber Uncle Roger gets hit with a copyright strike from Toei Animation, the SAG-AFTRA union votes on a possible strike against video game companies, and Pokémon is getting a live-action drama series! Meanwhile in Japan… Karaoke while floating on the ocean, a full bar inside the convenience store will smoke your combini snacks, and rock band, Scandal, earns a World Record!
#602: This is Not How You Get it Together Fam.
August 23rd, 2023 DJ Ranma S The podcast crew discusses Shikkaricon 2023, and well… You gotta tune in for that. Also tonight, lesser-known Sanrio mascots are getting a live-action TV series, Urusei Yatsura collabs for an electrifying fashion line, and Cowboy Bebop the movie returns to theaters! Meanwhile in Japan… Japan now has a cat aptitude test, and Keanu Reeves and SUNTORY サントリー explore Whisky and Monozukuri for new series!
