Anime Jam Session

On tonight's show, we talk about the return of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga for one more shot! also, Hollywood movie is looking for Bronies, Hello Kitty, and Harajuku fans, singer Pile, has a secret message in her song, BABYMETAL new single is out, and could their appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert be in jeopardy?! The Vision of Escaflowne dub cast slowly trickles out, and the Fushigi Ygi musical cast is revealed! And then we ask in the Open forum topic, what anime would you like to see as a stage play or musical? And finally in the Strange News From Japan, a peeping tom cop is questioned, Japan's view on a Paris vacation, and South Korea constructs and statue of PSY?!

On tonight's show, we kick it off with a boisterous video featuring Vic Mignogna at Triad Anime Convention, this past weekend! Then we discuss the LoveLive / The Powerpuff Girls merchandising crossover, a complaint about Detective Conan, and The Irregular at Magic High School gets a theatrical release! Also, the Ultraman 50th Anniversary, and the return of Utada Hikaru to the music industry! We then ask you on the Open Forum Topic, what Japanese artist would you like to see perform at a con or release an US album? And finally in Strange News From Japan, a man orders food, doesn't pay, calls cops on himself, an old man gets revenge on a dentist, and modern day samurais patrol for litter?!

On this week's show, we tell you what's new with Studio Cosplay and RESOBOX upcoming cosplay events! Then we discuss friendships and anime, rules of happiness as said by a famous manga artist, two voice actors get married, the pilgrimage tour of anime, more info on Sailor Moon Crystal, Beat Takeshi joins the live action Ghost in the Shell film, and new Cardcaptor Sakura short story! We then ask on the Open Forum Topic, what anime you'd like to see come back and take place 20 years later? And then on Strange News From Japan, cop arresting for beating a fare and assault, a cat cafe extends their hours, and gentleman thevies?!

On this week's show, we discuss Shokugeki no Soma season 2, how far Love Live! fans will go for tickets for 's final concert, and a business school for idols opens up. Also, Sailor Moon official fan club gets an official opening, Pikachu's voice actress talks about being the voice, and a crowdfunding for Escaflowne's dub project, which brings us to the Open Forum Topic, Should anime companies crowdfund dubbing projects? Why or why not? And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan... Statue of Kirby welcomes students, a male cosplayers crossplays and is founded out, and the return of Hentai Kamen?!

On tonight's show, we discuss the upcoming Black Butler movie, the Attack on Titan videogame from CAPCOM, and the title for Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! anime! We pay tribute to musician Paul Gordon, and we discuss the top eight things we hate about cons... And do we agree? And on the Open Forum Topic, we as of something similar, what's the worst thing you have heard, seen, or said at an anime convention? And on Weird News From Japan, illegal porn ring busted, whiskey flavor chocolate, a low cost inn for Japanese cosplayers, and this airline ruined on person's Valentine Day...

On tonight's show, we're talking Katsucon! Join Ichigo Gami as she recaps all four days with DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan! If time permits, we will talk about how Doki Doki is still sending out bootlegs, a butt wrestling manga gets, an anime, and how Saint Seiya and Guinness World Records collides! Which brings us to the Open Forum Topic, how much anime merchandise do you have? Then in Strange News From Japan, man robs his date after assaulting her, another man tries to rob his own restaurant, and a crossdressing man robs a woman... And gives some money back?

Coming up on tonight's show... We will get into ?#?fabricgate?! Don't know what it is? Listen in and find out! Then we talk about 10 new anime based games coming out this year, who is impersonating Anime News Network staff, legendary manga artist Rumiko Takahashi is nominated for a Will Eisner Hall of Fame Award! We ask one of the age old questions, are cosplayers ruining cosplay? And we get into the pet peeves of ten things we hate about conventions! And on our Open Forum Topic, we ask what are your convention pet peeves! And wrapping it up in Strange News From Japan, a woman sets a room on fire for being messy, men's shoes are being stolen, and hand straps from trains are being snatched!

On tonight's show that will be happening, we tackle the issue of cosplay and the Supreme Court... What is really going on? Also, we follow up with the story of one girl who takes train to school, and how the fans ruined it all. And we ask, are we taking anime and cosplay to the extreme? A cat girl thinks so! Back in anime news, a Takarazuka Revue group comes to NYC to perform, Funimation teams up to release free to play anime games, Akira Toriyama discusses his issues with Dragon Ball, erotic manga artist threatens to quit, and Sanrio opens up mascot shop for boys. And we then ask on the Open Forum Topic, who is your favorite Sanrio character? And in News From Japan, a man is fined for spiking a drink with a "love potion", Japan Crate offers Doki Doki Crate, but it comes with a bootleg? And Ninja Academy?

We scour back a couple of weeks and recap news. In anime news, website Fakku goes legit, Sailor Moon Crystal returns in April, and a brand new Saber Marionette J OAV is in the works! In non-anime news, a former Power Rangers actor has been arrested for murder, and we talk about how a couple of Japanese grandmothers are getting into cosplay with the help of their grandkids! Which brings us to the Open Forum Topic, do you cosplay with your family? And finally wrapping up the show with Strange News From Japan, a new flavor of Red Bull, a firefighter steals a man's wallet, and a customer attacks an employee for not smiling enough?

And we are back from our holiday break! Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ari Rockefeller, and Ichigo Gami as they plod through all of 2015's stories as they bring you the top articles of last year! Care to know what they are? You'll have to tune in and listen! Plus the gang will recap their holiday breaks, and as well discuss the open forum topic, "What was the most interesting/strangest thing that's happened to you at a con last year! Also, we'll recap the top four strange news from Japan articles too!

It's the Drunken Christmas Special! Join That DJ Ranma S Guy, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, IchigoGami, Avalon Cosplay, along with special guests Seiya and Yaten of Kinmoku Revolution! As the gang gets together to celebrate, drink, enjoy the holidays, they go over some interesting stories that were found! Top ten English words in Japan, McDonald's pulling a last ditch food effort, Japan VS USA in Iron Chef, girls only otaku cafe, great snacks that go well with sake, thefts of Christmas strawberries, and much much more! We also what to know, what was the worst holiday gift you've ever gotten, AND we're bringing back, "Ask Anime Jam Session!"

On tonight's show, we tell you about the new season of Shokugeki no Soma, the four new classes of Otaku, and a new tool for cosplayer business cards! Also on tonight's show, we discuss the new Black Butler cafe, and we ask the age ol question, if we cosplayers take gender too seriously? Also... software that makes you into an anime girl? Then on the Open Forum Topic we want to know, what is your favorite holiday song? And finally in Strange News From Japan, a new healthcare app that measures boob size, a K-pop ban detained for being mistaken for sexy workers, and an Ikea's interesting holiday display...

On tonight's show, we prepare to say goodbye to Love Live! 's, for their seiyuu's contracts come to an end soon... Also, important news about Shokugeki no Soma, Momoiro Clover Z VS KISS wins a MTV Japan award. We hear what it was like while recording Neon Genesis Evangelion, three women over 50 start their own idol group, and get ready to look stylish with Hakama Chino pants! And we ask in the Open Forum Topic if you would wear feudal era clothing? And over in strange news from Japan, Justin Bieber kisses two members of AKB48, Hooters joins forces with Bandai Namco Entertainment for a restaurant, and lastly, a guy escapes a police chase with 20 cop cars?!

On tonight's show we find out that Cute High Earth Defense Club Love is getting a stage play, Love Live! School Idol Festival is getting an arcade game (thanks Sega!), the infamous Millennium Puzzle from Yu-Gi-Oh! is now available in gold! Neon Genesis Evangelion boxers, the evolution of anime, and we take amoment to give our condolences on the passing of Sumiko Shirakawa. Over on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what anime series would you wear as underwear and undershirts? And lastly in Strange News From Japan, rentable hot guys, bus driver teaches a prankster, and a 48 piece bucket of nuggets?

On our Thanksgiving show, we talk about how Fushigi Yugi is getting it's first musical, Korean version of The Avengers, and why did Yo-kai Watch get odd edits? Also, free admission to Sanrio amusement parks, five peopel arrested for illegal One Piece uploads, and an indepth discussion on geek culture and the otaku fans that are in it. This weeks Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your favorite Thanksgiving food? And in Strange News From Japan, a university student is arrested for throwing eggs, KFC add burgers to it's menu, and golden kit kats from Nestle Japan?

On tonight's show, we're back at our regular time! And we bring some great articles! We have viewer complaint about Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans, a Digimon tri themed cafe, manga creators discuss their cats in a new book, a new Sailor Moon remixed opening theme, a Japanese marathon runner dons Futari wa Pretty Cure cosplay while competing, and we discuss the new "plump" themed cafe, Shangrila! And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what kind of themed maid cafe would you visit? And in Strange New From Japan, a man was arrested for upskirting from a sewage drain, groping insurance, and a man is arrested for allowing his toddler to smoke weed?!

On tonight's show, we change it up again! Ichigo Gami returns to the studio with DJ Ranma S, and Mako-chan! This week they discuss updates to the Sailor Moon Crystal anime by Viz Media, Crayon Shin-chan's father gets a spin-off manga, issues with Gundam and Red Bull's Flugtag, and hear about Magnitude 8 shutting down, and their responses... Also tonight, Netflix dips their feet into anime, and Ai Takabe is brought up on charges again... Then over in our Open Forum Topic, we ask what manga/anime fathers should get their own manga? And finally in Strange News From Japan, male tourists arrested for trespassing, a guy arrested for spitting out coffee, and a Japanese Tourist Center tells it like it is!

On tonight's show, we have IchigoGami subbing for Mako-chan, now it's her turn to keep DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller in line! Once she's done that, we talk about The Powerpuff Girls and Love Live! crossover, a manga being suspended for being derogatory against guys, why it's okay to stalk if you appreciate water, the passing of Miyu Matsuki, a western take on anime, and what the hell happened at Akihabara Expo?! On the Open Forum Topic, we ask if convention rules should change. And in Strange News From Japan, a man cuts hole in floor to assault neighbor, a man arrested for stealing gym stuff, and a cop is arrested for skipping a fare?!

On tonight's rushed episode, DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller talk about how SyFy dropped a wrecking ball on cosplay with Heroes of Cosplay, an actual Pokemon gym, and how did a Buddhist schoolgirl idol group get so popular? Also, a local cosplay shop opens up, and is it really the first worbla seller in the state? And a Japanese lawyer explains how making cosplays for other people is a copyright infringement. No Open Forum Topic this week, but we go straight into the Strange News From Japan with the Yakuza cancelling Halloween, a restaurant chain serves butter topped sushi, and free taxi rides for cosplayers?

Tonight's we're talking New York Comic Con! Join Avalon Cosplay as she sits down with That DJ Ranma S Guy, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan! Join them as they break down all four days of the show! Plus, what news we hear from Kodansha Comics, VizMedia, and Sunrise Animation! Well, actually Avalon ended up with con plague, so we covered more news! Masashi Kishimoto thanks his fans, and now there's a Detective Conan Real Escape Game! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what anime you would like to see as a live action film? And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a 17 year old is arrested for stealing a wheelchair, a 21 year old is sentenced, and KFC Japan introduces a new entree?

On this week's pretaped show, DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ari Rockefeller, and Ichigo Gami discuss upcoming spoilers from season of Attack on Titan. Also, we find out that there is a Titansanity workout with Mikasa, thanks to Addidas. A new Pokemon variety show starts in Japan, and the guy who threw a Pokemon themed party laments about the fines and paying it. Popular anime studio Manglobe files for bankruptcy, and the 20th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion.. Via a train? The hosts discuss in dept if The Pokemon Company was within their right to defend their trademark? And in News from Japan, a former employee is arrested for tampering with elevators, a 16 year old boy is stabbed with an umbrella, and a teenage assited suicide?!

On tonight's show, the hosts are uber ecstatic! Breaking news about Sailor Moon Crystal, and Mako-chan is ready to drop the news on it! In the meantime, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller talk about issues with Comiket's location, Prison School controversy, live action Doreamon, Netflix and chill hits anime, and we play TAPS for the death of another anime series picked up by Saban Brands... Over on the Open Forum Topic, we ask if you report lewd comments on your cosplay Facebook to that person's significant other... And wrapping things up in News From Japan, a woman is arrested for 7,000 false claims, another is conned out of 30 million yen, and a doctor loses it on his ER shift?!

On tonight's episode, the hosts talk about strange happenings in the convention scene. What's going on with Comicpalooza's FanFair show and the chaos that's going on with Anime Matsuri Convention. In anime news, we talk about Studio Ghibli and their latest recognition, FUNimation delays Free!, a Shokugeki no Soma 3DS game, big manga news about Attack on Titan manga at New York Comic Con! And what's up with the idol singer fined for 650 thousand yen?! And that leads to our Open Forum Topic, should Japanese idol singers be allowed to date? Over on Strange News from Japan, a girl stabs her mother over a cell phone, new Ben and Jerry's flavor, and bad curry in prison?

On tonight's show, it's Love Live! School Idol Project! That DJ Ranma S Guy, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller talk about the new spinoff show, Love Live Sunshine, the ranking of the anime in Japan, a member of µ's is Sega's new cover girl for Puyo Puyo, and how many people are playing the mobile game? Also, anime and coffee, does it work? And Pokemon GO, what's up with that?! We ask on our Open Forum Topic, what's your starter Pokemon? And in Strange News From Japan, a guy gets into a fight with SoftBank's robot, what does a Japanese Pro Wrestler eat, and a foregin worker gets no respect in Japan?!

On tonight's show, we help put the word out on a person of interest needed at Dragon Con, a 22 year old was arrested for threatening a seiyuu, and a voice actor arrested for possession of child pornography... Slowpoke gets his own reggae tune, a new manga is out, and it's about three women who enjoy drinking! And J-pop singer Takanori Nishikawa aka TM Revolution, is going to produice a new all male idol band! Then we go to our Open Forum Topic where we ask you simple and straightforward ideas about an anime wedding! And over in Strange News from Japan, we have an update on a crossbow attack, a man arrested for making 600 silent police calls, a student wins an auto race with a stolen car, and a man is arrested for an extortion plot involving human organs?!

On tonight's show, Mako-chan is back, complete with full internet! And she brings us a fresh batch of articles! We talk about the 28 animes that made IMDb's top 250 of all time, Linked Horizon does the opening for the new Attack on Titan spin-off. We find out that Love Live! School Idol Project and The iDOLM@STER are joining up for Animelo Summer Live 2015! The Pokmon Company goes after a PAX Prime party, what's the story about "slutty cosplay" and Canadian vocalist Himeka speaks about working in Japan. And in the Open Forum Topic, we want to know what animes would on your list of all time favorite shows! And finally in Strange News From Japan, a man arrested for scamming about soggy bread, another man is arrested for break-ins for his pachinko habit, and KFC Japan celebrates their birthday in an interesting way...

On tonight's program, we tell you all something cool that Kyle Hebert is up to! Then we talk about the new One Piece and Love Live! School Idol Project movies! What's going on with the Ghost in the Shell stage play and why were two people arrested at the Pokemon World Championships? The life of Mako Makinsho in art, and 30 popular English songs in anime! Over on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you all, what American song you want to see in your anime? And wrapping it up with Strange News From Japan, a university student is arrested, woman's loin cloth, and a love hotel perfect for cosplayers?

On tonight's show, That DJ Ranma S Guy talks about International Sailor Moon Day in NYC. Then Ari Rockefeller and Mako-chan bring us news about "Tub Live" a plus sized Love Live! School Idol Project cosplay group, complaints about Shimoneta, why Levi isn't in the live action Attack on Titan movie, the world's first voice acting museum, and pretty Neon Genesis Evangelion dolls. And we ask on the Open Forum Topic, what anime character would you like to see as a doll or action figure that isn't one already? And then we wrap it up with Strange News From Japan with one man cuts off another rival's penis, a ward employee arrested for groping a woman on a train, and we have a new station master!

On tonight's show, as the hosts beat the heat in the air conditioning, they talk about dub cast of DBZ dubbing movie lines, how the the new film is breaking box office records, and the Prince of all Saiyans, Vegeta answers to Ronda Rousey! Prison School becomes a late night live action show, Cute High Earth Defense Club Love get renewed, and we also get the first official Sailor Moon mobile game! And we wonder... Why did Otakon's attendance drop? And we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what female character could give Ronda Rousey a run for her money? Then wrapping it up in Strange News From Japan, an 18 year old is arrested for stabbing a 17 year old, Wet t-shirt print and keyhole shirts sold, and is the 2022 Chinese Olympic theme a ripoff of Frozen's Let it Go?

On tonight's show, we bring it back to the normal! In cosplay news, the creator of Kinnikuman calls out a creeper on twitter. We discuss the popular trend of Muslim Lolita dress, and what is up with the new international trade agreement, that has anime fans worried?! And as for anime, we have news about FUNimation acquiring Speed Racer, Kodansha Comics to print Queen Emeraldas manga, and an UNIT EVA-01 designed bullet train? And on the Open Forum Topic, we want to know what fashion styles and trends do you like, and what animes have you seen it in? And on the topic of Strange News From Japan, a man steals a women clothing and send them pictures, Disney Pixar makes changes to Inside Out, and a Japanese arcade with offerings?

On tonight's show, we're talking Otakon! Join Ari Rockefeller, along with special guests Eri Kagami Sews and Jared The Greek from Scarlet Rhapsody as they relay back with Mako-chan and DJ Ranma S everything from Day 0 to Day 3! And in the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what anime character or series you'd like to see advertising products? And wrapping it up in News From Japan, a couple is arrested for not paying a hotel bill, man arrested for driving odd on the highway, and a bunch of minors disrupting traffic?!

On tonight's program, the hosts pay tribute to Robert Gibson, writer for Captain Harlock and manga translator Anastasia Moreno, who worked Strawberry Panic!, and other mangas. A brand new Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam Iron- Blooded Orphans is announced, and we ask how is San Diego Comic-Con International dealing with Hall H, the dark side of Japanese Idols, and British rapper Jme seeks a rare Pokmon card... Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you, what's the longest you've waited on a line at a con, and did anything happen? And wrapping up in Strange News From Japan, a woman dates, drugs, and robs men, a man cuts off hair from a 12 year old, and a students arrested for thumbtack ear piercing?!

On tonight's show, DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan take a minute, to reflect back on Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo. The hosts take a quick look at some of his work and the legacy he's left behind. From there, we talk about the issues at San Diego Comic-Con International, which are the same issues at most cons, consent! Crunchyroll to release the new Ultraman series, special edition Attack on Titan manga to go with matching DVD, FUNimation releases the Xbox One app with special features, a new Hello Kitty diving suit, and a special anime orchestra performance in Japan. And on the Open Forum Topic, we go a different route... We ask what was your favorite Nintendo game? Then in Strange News from Japan, man drives on the train tracks, house set ablaze because wife didn't send her husband off right, and a chef steals underwear due to stress?

On tonight's show, we sadly report about the death of voice actress Shannon Burgess... Then after we discuss the top 20 wishes from Dragon Ball / Dragon Ball Z, new Vampire Hunter D anime, new Gundam anime, we ask what is Attack on Hot Dog, and GACKT questions the Cool Japan movement. On the Open Forum Topic, we ask what your one wish be if you had the seven dragon balls. And in Strange News From Japan. Under that we have a drunk student crashes into the mall, Cup Noodles goes to Italy with a twist, and a preschool designed to be a giant puddle when it rains...

On tonight's show, we have some Sailor Moon Crystal news from Mako-chan! Then from DJ Ranma S, he talks about NJ Comic Anime Con that happened on Saturday. And Ari Rockefeller brings us the news. We have Hayao Miyazaki donating 2.4 million dollars for interactive childrens area in park for displaced women and children of the 2011 earthquake, Pokmon magazine for adults, sad news about Tama the Station Master cast, Studio Ghibli directore asked to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and should there be restrictions on the sexualization in cosplay? No Open Forum Topic this week, but in News from Japan, we have a man in a coma due to an umbrella, another man arrested for stealing underwear, and a girl's skirt cut on the train?!

On tonight's show, we're firing up the wayback machine! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan as they go back three weeks and bring you articles such as the Japanese dubbing of 50 Shades of Gray, we remember Neon Genesis Evangelion day of the angels attacking, the release date of Dragon Ball Super, another Death Note school investigation, Rurouni Kenshin musical, and the counter argument for a cosplay mom. Then on our Open Forum Topic, we ask if you ever hosted a con panel or if you want to, and what is/was would it be about? And then in Strange News From Japan, a man is arrested for throwing rocks at a car, another guy arrested for highway speeding, and another guy arrested for being a peeping tom and filming videos?!

Coming up on tonight's show, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller sit around the podcast table to talk about AnimeNEXT 2015! We will discuss the panels, cosplays, major events... AND THE HEAT! Plus we'll discuss their big move to the Atlantic City Convention Center! And then we goto the Open Forum Topic where we ask you, what con panel would you recommend to others to check out! And then on News From Japan, a 16 year old is arrested for throwing bottles, executives arrested for scamming people on a dating site, and 7-Eleven Japan ups their coffee game!

Tonight, Avalon Cosplay joins us to talk about her trip to Colossalcon 2015, the epic water park, petting zoo, anime con! After that, DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan bring us the stories about the harassed cosplayer at MomoCon, and Mako goe sin balls deep! And then we goto the Open Forum Topic where we ask you, what is your favorite anime or manga catch phrase! And then on News From Japan, Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan has a new mascot, three minors arrested for forcing a boy into a river, and Japan's ten weirdest ice cream flavors?!

On tonight's show, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan discuss their trip to the midwest and talk about Denver Comic Con! Afterwards, Then after that, we bring it to our Open Forum Topic where we ask about your thoughts on original cosplay designs for established characters. And lastly on Strange News in Japan, woman stabs her mother about getting a job, woman arrested on mistaken change, and bad teachers in Japan?

On this special episode, DJ Ranma S and Avalon Cosplay expand on episode #210 where Avalon discussed her Cosplay is not Consent panel. Sit down with these two cosplayers as they go in depth detail about why cosplay is not consent, Avalon's panel, and personal experiences by both cosplayers. Plus learn how you don't fall into a creeper/stalker fanboy and/or cosplayer, photographer, etc...

On tonight's show, the hosts discuss the article, "Nerd is the New Sexy", and by discuss, they shred it apart. Also Ranma briefly discusses the sexy party scene, twenty one animes we like to see as a live action TV show and/or movie, the top 100 "anime" cons, along with Momoiro Clover Z and KISS to perform live at Anime Expo! Also, what's going on with NYCC and recalling badges?! Over on the Open Forum Topic, we ask about the con photos you take, and the good memories you have of them! And lastly on Strange News in Japan, a man stabs a girl on a train just to see if he could kill, 7-Eleven Japan joins forces with Attack on Titan for some amazing prizes, and a confidence boosting bra with selfie stick?

On today's show, we're DJ Ranma S talks about Japan Day @ Central Park on Sunday! Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss more new on Digimon Tri, and appearances by the 02 team, the theory that Totoro is the God of Death, and a guide to panties in anime?! And we discuss Ani-Mia's post about cosplay crowdfunding, and where does the hosts stand? And on the Skypeline tonight, we keep it simple... We want to know what anime are you watching right now! In Strange News in Japan, a man is arrested for throwing coffee on a girl, a cop arrested for filming upskirt, and three things foreigners do that impress the Japanese?

On this show, Mako-chan brings us news about the latest Sera Myu musical, the actress are graduation, do we get a new musical? Ari Rockefeller tells us about seven manga's banned all around the world. DJ Ranma S talks about Yurikuma Arashi, and how it brings forth homosexuality and Japan. Also, the hosts discuss the difference between TV and bluray releases of anime, and a local business pulls the plug on a racy 'maid cafe'? In our Open Forum Topic, we ask you about food, what new Japanese meal and/or snacks have you tried, outside of pocky and ramen? And in Strange News from Japan, a school principal is arrested on a break in charge, a mother calls the cops on man with a saw, and cooking classes with your cat?

On tonight's show, join DJ Ranma S and Avalon Cosplay as they discuss Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller talks to us about Kakashi Hatake's real face in the Naruto manga, the new dub for Love Live! School Idol Project, Columbia Records releasing classic anime soundtracks, and Vampire Hunter D get a relicense and new dub! And in our Open Forum Topic, we ask you about anime adaptations and how different they are from the manga! And wrapping things up in Strange News from Japan, a man is arrested for 5,000 calls to the fire department, former police officer arrested for indecent exposure, and scalper arrested for jacking up the price of concert tickets?!

On today's show Ari Rockefeller tells us about Evil Ash from Pokemon, and Mako-chan tells the world about Attack on Titan season 2, along with Hideaki Anno talking about Neon Genesis Evangelion's Rei and Asuka. DJ Ranma S discusses Digimon Adventure tri., and tips on surviving the subways of Japan! And in our Open Forum Topic, we ask what is appropriate cosplay for certain events? And wrapping things up in our Strange News from Japan, vigilante Kamen Rider, purse thief is chased by his victim, and stickers used to stop gropers?

On tonight's show, Ari Rockefeller tells us about the first anime from 70 years ago, along with DJ Ranma S explaining to all what important things you need to know at a convention. And Mako-chan Tells us about Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! and the ratings, Momoiro Clover Z's newest single from the latest Dragon Ball Z movie! And then take a gander at some of your favorite seiyuu's (Japanese voices)! And we ask on the Open Forum Topic, we want to know, what anime character would you like to see as the next Amiibo? And in News From Japan, a serial train fapper, former school principal arrested over child porn, and a wife slashes her husband for not washing his hands?

Get ready to kick back, relax, and rock out to tonight's show yet again! We're talking Castle Point Anime Convention 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Avalon Cosplay as they breakdown the con from start to finish! We also discuss the Love Live craze in China, and what one guy does about it! Plus on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what anime universe would you want in Kingdom Hearts 3, and what would the keyblade look like?! And in News From Japan, police receive multiple fake calls about someone falling into a pond, man arrested for scattering thumbtacks in park, and a robber breaks leg during hold up and calls ambulance?!

On tonight's episode, get ready to kick back, relax, and rock out to tonight's show! We're talking Zenkaikon 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan as they breakdown the con from Day 0 to Day 3! Plus on the Open Forum Topic, we ask about a time when a convention staffer helped you out! And in News From Japan, we discuss a teacher falsifying a report, city official arrested for having a knife, and a postal employee robs an elderly couple?!

On tonight's episode, we take a serious moment to remember the 20th anniversary of the nerve gas attack in Tokyo... From that we talk about artists ripping off artists in the Artists Alley, Adult Swim's anime experiment, the new Attack on Titan live action movie trailer, Astro Boy's reboot, the top ten animes that takes place in the US, and Disney Channel Japan to air Love Live! Then we ask on the Open Forum topic, what's your go to song for karaoke! Finally in News From Japan, an Amazon.com Japan employee busted for kiddie porn, a high school teacher arrested for drunk driving, and a Buddhist Monk arrested for filming up girl's skirts?!

On tonight's show, Mako-chan brings us The Hentai Show! We discuss what voice actors that have done hentai, under real or fake names! Then we discover what happens when a hentai artist creates a costume for a video game, and what do you get when you cross Candy Crush with a dating sim? After that, Mako-chan, DJ Ranma S, and Ari Rockefeller discuss their hentais that they like, hate, and oddest ones. And then we discuss, Final Fantasy... The hentai RPG parody! And then we ask YOU your favorite hentais in our Open Forum Topic! Wrapping it up in our News From Japan segment, two men arrested with a teenager in a brothel, a woman attempts to kill her husband for no White Day gift, and a cop arrested for stalking.