Anime Jam Session

On tonight's show, we're talking Zenkaikon 2017! Join That DJ Ranma S Guy, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, IchigoGami, and WildSpice Cosplay as they take you through Day 0 to Day 3 of this amazing con! And then in Strange News From Japan, a Japanese theme park lets you hire fake thugs so you can impress your date, man sues idol group because otaku ruined the concert for him, a wife keeps findi...

On tonight's show, as we get ready for Zenkaikon 2017, we have some great stories for you! Sad news as we hear about the passing of Ed Blaylock, a talented voice actor and radio personality. Also, will we see an R rated Mega Man film? New Yu Yu Hakusho cafe pops up, a pokeball holder for props, and then get ready for English dub of Pokémon Sun and Moon! And then, eleven animes banned around the wo...

On tonight's show, what happened to a cosplayer in Canada? New Love Live Sunshine music debuts, and a Detective Conan shop and escape room opens up! Shingeki no Kyojin stage play is cancelled due to death, Osomatsu-san gets a new season, and a breakdown of cooking anime! And in Strange News From Japan, an anime theme park offers cosplay rentals, boy band shakes up music world and boy love fans, an...

On tonight's show, it's Anime Matsuri Convention 2017! Join That DJ Ranma S Guy as he tells Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller about his Texas adventures! And in Strange News From Japan, a police officer arrested for stealing money from elderly, all you can drink whiskey cocktails at seafood restaurant, and an IT firm looking for beer drinking interns?!

On tonight's show, we discuss Anime Boston's #deoderantgate, and the hosts own horror stories! Sad news about High School of the Dead, more details about the Godzilla anime, and the future of the Power Rangers movie franchise. Tachikoma model from Ghost In The Shell, 25th anniversary of Yu Yu Hakusho, and a learn how to win a chance to a cosplay event in Tokyo! And in Strange News From Japan, man...

On tonight's show, we discover that a cosplayer was fined for doing something stupid, Rumiko Takahashi's total manga print, the return of Eureka Seven, and Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! get a new OVA! Latest Pokemon has a tie-in with Pokemon Sun and Moon, word travels about the Sailor Moon musicals, and an anime short ties Animal Crossing with capsule "gambling". And in Strange News From Japa...

On tonight's snowed in show, what's up with Crunchyroll video streams? Are they dropping quality? Also, Lupin III curry! Godzilla anime to hit Netflix, and Toonami drops One Piece for Tokyo Ghoul! Ghost In The Shell theatrical release to be dubbed by original Japanse seiyuus, and what does Hirohiko Araki have to say about JoJo's Bizarre Adventure film? And on Strange News From Japan, cops looking...

It's here! Episode 300! Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ari Rockefeller, Ichigo Gami, WildSpice Cosplay, and Kuro Usagi as they do a brief look back at 300 episodes, five years, of semi-pro podcasting! Also, we talk Cosplay Melee, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Love Live Sunshine!, Ghost in the Shell, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and a brand new Gundam robot! And on Strange News from...

On tonight's show, a follow up the Sailor Moon event in LA, and a lawsuit? New Cardcaptor Sakura OAV, Season 2 of Attack on Titan, and the new Madoka Magica mobile game! We also get a new Rurouni Kenshin manga, and what are the top 20 mangas people stopped reading because of length? And in Strange News from Japan, a bill collector arrested for kissing woman, an idol fan steals razors to earn money...

On tonight's show, score one for America as we bring home the gold in the Dance Dance Revolution world championships! Also, Hanamaru Kunikida is the new Love Live! School Idol Project face at Sega! 33 versions of the City Hunter ending, Crunchyroll con, a villain is cast for Battle Angel Alita film, new Gundam Wing manga, and Final Fantasy gets an original manga to commemorate it's 30th anniversar...

On tonight's show, score one for America as we bring home the gold in the Dance Dance Revolution world championships! Also, Hanamaru Kunikida is the new Love Live! School Idol Project face at Sega! 33 versions of the City Hunter ending, Crunchyroll con, a villain is cast for Battle Angel Alita film, new Gundam Wing manga, and Final Fantasy gets an original manga to commemorate it's 30th anniversar...

On tonight's show, Lupin III gets an anniversary Mook, Bluefin Tamashii Nations USA comes to NY, and seven anime references in cartoons! Crunchyroll brings us Anime Movie Night, Hulu drops Dragon Ball Z after a week, and Cyborg 009 get a start date from Netflix! A new manga wher ea boy is reincarnated as a hot spring, and get paid to take naps to promote a new anime movie? And in strange news from...

On tonight's show, Macross gets a new series, ananime crossover game is coming, and season 4 of Sailor Moon Crystal! The senshi from the new Sera Myu musicals are coming, and the The New York Times removes it's manga list, brand new Lupin III, and a Sailor Moon scam that's up to no good! And wrapping things up on Strange News From Japan, a man arrested for selling food that was being thrown out, a...

On tonight's show... RECAP! Aniplex USA and their licenses, Attack on Titan editor arrested, Anime turns 100, best of each decade, and the Love Live Sunshine poll results! Amazon.com's new streaming service, top 25 seiyuus, as polled by their peers, 7 animes turning 20 this year, and the director of Your Name says don't see it. And on Strange news in Japan, an interesting twist on maid cafes, a bo...

Back from holiday break! Join DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller as they talk about MAGFest 2016! And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a man rearrested for stealing information to take pictures of women's underwear, PPAP is parodied by a respectfed National Theater, and Nintendo is not a part of the Tokyo Olympics 2020?

On tonight's Christmas Special before the end of the year, join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ichigo Gami, and special guest Yunie as they enjoy a few drinks and go over some interesting stories! News on Ghost In The Shell and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt! Boruto anime, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure accessories, Maetel Legend from Galaxy Express 999 models hair care products, and a new Saint Seiya spinoff...

On tonight's show, Funimation grabs the Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin license, and possible simuldub like Yuri on ICE? Also, Attack on Titan gets a stage play! And what does Hayao Miyazaki has to say about anime now? What's up with pole dancing and Yuri on Ice? And anime references in South Park? And a Dragon Ball Z spinoff with Yamcha? Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what was one of the...

On tonight's show, we discover some new Cardcaptor Sakura merchandise, and Shokugeki no Soma gets a new promo video! Has Hideaki Anno lost his mind? He sues his old studio he co-founded Studio Gainax! Anime themed sake, and the giant Gundam is coming down... Live action Pokmon gets a director, and here's a list of anime Christmas tunes to listen to! And on tonight's Open Forum Topic, what Christma...

On tonight's show, Digimon Adventure Tri. fourth movie plot is revealed! Animes are nominated in the annual Annie Awards, and we have a brand new Cardcaptor Sakura anime! And what's Gainax planning? Is it a new Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt season two? Toonami Asia get a slew of new English dubs, and Japanese fans pick the cutest Chinese anime and video game girls! And then on the Open Forum To...

On tonight's show, countown on Digimon's website, what's going on? Prevent a Chibi-Usa with these Sailor Moon condoms! Detective Conan joins Universal Studios Japan, and a famous anime mecha director marries a mecha model builder?! Also, a controversial religious group forms an idol group, and Pokmon joins the ranks of Disney XD, does that mean Jessie is a Disney princess? And on the Open Forum To...

On tonight's show, other manga artists get in on Yuri on Ice, official live action Full Metal Alchemist trailer is up with a countdown, Sailor Moon R hits the theaters, trailer for Ghost In The Shell drops, Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz returns for a short time, Hayao Miyazaki is back for one more run, and another Love Live! School Idol Project poll! And then we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what anim...

On tonight's shortened and special episode, we talk about Dragon Ball Super being licensed! And what's new with Cardcaptor Sakura? Rorouni Kenshin spinoff gets a new main character? And Universal Studios ends up with live action rights to Voltron, with David Hayter helming the script? Then we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what anime characters would you want as president and vice-president? Then wr...

In this episode, a local NYC gospel choir sings Cruel Angel's Thesis, the opening from Neon Genesis Evangelion! Also, a list of horror anime to watch! A seiyuu's album was recalled, real figure skaters endorse Yuri on ICE, Tokyo Comic Con says, "our bad", and an idol singer goes on voluntary house arrest due to a rape threat. Then over in the Open Forum Topic, we ask you if Halloween costumes have...

In this episode, the hosts talk briefly about the Video Game Actor's Strike, then IchigoGami joins us, tells us about her trip to RuffleCon two weeks ago. Then we ask you all on the Open Forum Topic, what Pokemon should have a theme song? And then wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, Hyde dresses as Harley Quinn, causing fans to lose it, Edo themed sushi joint, expensive poisoned apples,...

In this episode, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller discuss the convention that was Another Anime Convention! And if time permits, the hosts talk about some awesome Neon Genesis Evangelion clothing and a Power Rangers / Justice League mashup! On the Open Forum Topic, we ask about changes in convention and hotel rules, and how they affect your convention experience. And wrapping things up on Strange Ne...