Anime Roundtable

21 is Anime Roundtable’s 13 or 4. So here’s what we decided to put up from the ill fated episode from our first night at Anime North. First, a brief re-hash of our conversation on the controversy surrounding manga cafes and rental shops in Asia and North America. Then we will have a word from Anime North as one of the organizers come on the show. Also we will talk about what happened to ep. 21, ve...

The rebound episode. More on live actions in relation to Viz, Maison Ikkoku, and Negima. Then Dean fires off a sniper shot of a bullet. Our second and final night from Anime North. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak

Finally our 20th episode!! This time, we’ll talk about legal downloads, Mothers and anime, and more Anime North talk (yeah we’re still kissing up). The last episode before the big convention. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke

The vacation is over. This time around we’ll talk about developments and licenses coming from Anime Boston, then we’ll try to predict the future in terms of licenses for the rest of the summer. All this in a big bite size of a digest. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak

A preview of the Spring/Summer ’07 anime season in Japan. All in under 30 minutes. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak

Libre publishing in Japan issues a C&D, Bandai Visual announces simultaneous anime DVD release, and the declining Japanese Market. As the guys – and last names – return. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Clarissa Jewell

The first Girls Only/White Day episode. Tonight we’ll talk about allure of Boys Love, food in anime, revisit Superflat, and mention our favourite shoujo titles. Courteney, Clarissa, Angela, Mel, and Carol… we’re not putting in our last names

Angela’s week in Japan and some bullets (a fancy way to say headlines in brief), in the episode we were supposed to do last week if we weren’t snowed in.  Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Angela Jordan, Clairissa Jewell. (1:03:32)

A summery of licenses from the New York City Comic Con and a look back at the American Anime Awards. A new feature on the Roundtable, a short form episode… if you want to call 35 minutes short. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak

This week, anime and manga will see an increased profile in Japanese government cultural exchange, and more on the new EVA movies. Plus some public denials. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, James Austin

Tonight we’ll talk about the pickup of Tekkon Kinkreet and the possible implications it may have(nothing bad actually), and then talk about anime pinup girls and guys over the decades. Gotta do something for Valentines Day. Mike Nicolas, Courteney St. John, James Austin, Angela Jordan

The Anime Channel coming soon to Canada. And the need for anime clubs in the future. With the ultimate question, is any of this worth it? A Murphy’s Law episode where if anything can go wrong… Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell, Angela Jordan

This week, the Japanese National Police Agency on children in adult manga, and nominations for both the Oscar and American Anime Awards. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell

The first episode of 2007. Aside from some mature talk, we’ll talk about the holiday licenses and the early convention announcements. Also we’ll make a pitch to one of the conventions. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Dean Colak

In our final episode of 2006, we’ll look back on it, and look forward to 2007. Also we’ll talk about Christmas themed episodes and airing on late night Japanese TV. Table for five sir? Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John, Neil Sinclair

After assessing PS3, Wii, and EVA bodycounts, we’ll talk about Makoto Shinkai and his current place in the anime scene, as a trailer for his latest work comes online. And then a discussion on the concept of the “alternate universe” in anime and manga. Second last show of 2006. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak

Tonight we’ll wonder if CMX is still feeling the past concerning Tenjho Tenge and then talk about our favourite obscure manga out there. This on the eve of the latest salvo in the video game wars, and the return of a roundtable regular… honest. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Angela Jordan

Revisiting the “manga” question, G4’s demise (or restructuring) in the US and the overall affect on anime on North American TV, and Rumiko Takahashi’s legacy as the Ranma manga ends its North American run. Highlighted by a long awaited return to the table this week…not Neil’s though. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John

Fine Arts and it’s relationship with Anime and Manga, the Artist Alley experience, Gedo Senki’s delayed release in North America, and the bigger picture in comparing the sales of the Naruto and Bleach mangas. First four person table of the season. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Angela Jordan

This time around, YTV’s license to start The Anime Channel in Canada, Funimation and the C&D letters, and our thoughts on the new fall shows in Japan. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak

In our first episode in six months, we talk about our summers anime wise, the relationship between publishers and the doujin scene in Japan, and Del Rey and their new mature line. Going three around the table to settle back in. Season Premier. Now available in both audio and Apple iPod enhanced versions. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin

On this episode, Horn and Koike, and the increasing misdefining of the word “Manga”. Something to listen to while multitasking. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Courtney St. John

Discussion on the comments made by Al Khan, Howl’s Moving Castle at the Oscars, CLAMP to visit North America in July, our favourite anime and manga couples. Download and listen to it as you go to sleep… Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Courtney St. John

We’ll talk about the Canadian National Police Services’ website definition of Anime and Hentai, recent anime and manga licenses, and live action works based on anime and manga on the debut episode. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin