Anime Jam Session

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, and a Japanese artist draws how to measure bra size anime girl?

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 throwing roaches at a festival, another guy breaks into office and eats desserts, and a make-up free cafe!

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 Japan, mixing karaoke with interviews, National Sleep Day and a cafe, and a train groper escapes onto the tracks?

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 for guy sticking fingers in boy's mouths, sake at a English friendly event... Dating simulator allows you to date real life YouTube celebs, and teen lights up a restaurant after is closes?!

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 Japan, the return of old uniforms, flame insurance, dead body in porno magazines, Pancake Day, NYC ramen in Japan, and stabbing yourself to get out of work?!

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, and the proper way to shave pubic hair for the summer?

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 anniversary! And then we talk the top ten romance anime for 2016 - 2017! Wrapping up in Strange News from Japan, single mom sues nursing school over tattoos, hire a tutor to get better at video games, and all you can drink for 100 yen?!

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 anniversary! And then we talk the top ten romance anime for 2016 - 2017! Wrapping up in Strange News from Japan, single mom sues nursing school over tattoos, hire a tutor to get better at video games, and all you can drink for 100 yen?!

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 Japan, a two day event featuring Japanese inspired steampunk, all you can eat meat for under 300 yen, and a karaoke machine that rewards with naked women?

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, another man attacks woman and steals panties, and a Thai official arrested for stealing hotel paintings?!

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 book cafe, and why the National Garden employee let foreigners in for free?

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! then we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what are your go to holiday films? And in an extended Strange News From Japan, women surveyed on just wanting a Christmas only boyfriend, complaints with white nurse uniforms, Cold Stone Creamery Japan does an all you can eat, and the anime way of removing women's clothing?!

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 best and worst holiday gifts you've ever gotten?! And wrapping things up in Strange News in Japan, is PPAP borderline harassment? Serial hair snipper arrested, and Kamen Rider apprehends a voyeur?

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 Christmas song do you like to listen to? And wrapping things up on Strange News in Japan, we have an update on Domino's Pizza Japan and their reindeer, a man send his bullies trash, and another man wins a lawsuit because he doesn't know how to use a coat?

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 Topic, we ask you, who's the cutest, or one of the cutest anime girls! And then wrapping things up on Strange News From Japan... Ice rink uses 5000 dead fish for decoration, real life Hentai Kamen runs amok in Tokyo, and two men arrested for extorting money from a guy filming upskirt videos?

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 Topic, we ask what anime character should be a Disney princess, and why! And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a man found innocent of touching a woman, Piko Taro stops by Sesame Street Japan, and Domino's Pizza Japan wants to use reindeer to deliver goods?

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 anime would you like to see Hayao Miyazaki work on? And wrapping things up on Strange News from Japan, a foot licker is arrested, another toilet paper poll, and a stupid student stopped a ride?

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 wrapping it up in Strange News From Japan, threats over a Pokmon GO driving ban, an udon restaurant owner arrested for throwing leftovers out in park, and chocolate nipples?

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 gone too far. And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a monk is arrested for using fake money on a date, a foreigner accused of shoplifting due to engrish, and Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen gets a cafe?!

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, and then a man arrested for stock piling ninja stars?

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 News in Japan, IT infrastructure becomes cute anime girls, ninja hand signals as stress releasers, and electronic drumming pants?!

On tonight's show, we give you some New York Comic Con recaps with VIZ Media! Also, what's the 411 on Voltron Legendary Defender? Also, details emerge on the upcoming Captain Harlock, Death Note, and Bleach live action films, but what is going on with Bleach tho? Is the fandom not happy? And a member of a an idol group ends up at the wrong train station? Also, we ask on tonight's Open Forum Topic, what anime series would you like to see revamped with an updated storyline and lore? And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a new dating sim for women, with some horsing around, new and interesting bathroom signs, and racism at a sushi restaurant?

On this week's show, we're NOT talking about New York Comic Con, we have some great anime and manga news instore for you! First, another live action project? This time it's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable! And a Rurouni Kenshin manga spinoff? And now Lupin the 3rd's Inspector Zenigata gets a live action show too? And what's up with VIZ Media and Evolution USA? And rumors are flying hard about and Cardcaptor Sakura, the return of Record of Lodoss War, BABYMETAL anime special? Then we ask in The Open Forum Topic, what manga artist do you want to meet? Finally, wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, get a sword for donating taxes, whiskey and pockly, and men are added to porn lineup for boob touching?!

On this week's show, we talk about Yuri on Ice's opening theme, Toonami's new start time, and info about the upcoming Battle Angel Alita live action film! Alpha 5 is casted in the new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie, a NEW season of One Punch Man, Pokmon jewelry, and FLCL subtitles? And then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask, how much money have you spend on anime VHS/DVD/Blu-Rays? And wrapping up in Strange News From Japan, a man arrested after punching conductor after being told he was too loud, a new beer tells you what time to drink, and a Japan ball pit bar?

On this week's show, it's our Back to School special podcast! We're not just playing some of your favorite cartoon themes, we have some great news in store for you! Detective Conan gets a 20th anniversary special, the Sailor Moon Fanclub is now open to the US, a Hello Kitty / Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo mashup is happening, and cool Cardcaptor Sakura props! A park has put the kibosh on Pokmon GO in certain areas, and the top 10 manga rivalries! Then on tonight's Open Forum Topic, what's cartoons did you run home to and/or get up early to watch? And wrapping it up in Strange News From Japan, a fireman is arrested for streaking, a strobing light bra, 48 hours of cats with Roombas?

This week, we ask what is going on with New York Comic Con's weapon policy... Has it gone too far? Also, we go into details with the Funimation / Crunchyroll partnership! Pokmon gets a new anime, a new men's skating anime, Osamu Akimoto earns a spot in the Guinness World Records, and do people still love and care for AKB48? We ask in the Open Forum Topic, what jpop/idol bands do you follow and support? And wrapping thing sup in Strange News from Japan, Japanese school uniforms change, a capsule hotel just for women, and a bathroom that make you choose cats over dogs?

This week, we join That DJ Ranma S Guy as he recaps his trip to Denver, Colorado to talk about Nan Desu Kan with Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller! And if there's time permitting, we talk about how strong the Pokmon trainers are in the anime, Gin Tama goes on hiatus, Taneda Risa, is on hiatus too, Keiji Fujiwara thanks his fans about his leave of absence, and the elusive Eevee at Build-A-Bear Workshop! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we talk about unnecessary panels. And to wrap things up in Strange News From Japan, a man is arrested for extorting money from women on a dating site, an assemblyman is arrested for assaulting a taxi driver, and a new Tokyo sports bar for gaming tournaments. This week's episode is dedicated to the memory of a cherished and beloved member of the cosplay community, Miss Dani Roelandt, aka Moonangel Costumes.

On tonight's show, DJ Ranma S brings us this thoughts about Liberty City Anime Con, and if it holds up. Then with time permitting, the hosts talk about the end of Bleach, and the upcoming live action film. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, surprises people at the Olympic closing ceremonies in Rio, IconiQ, The Soundtrack Orchestra announces a new concert, a Pokmon book of inspirational quotes are due out, and along with a script for the feature film! Then we ask in the Open Forum Topic, what Japanese musical artist would you like to see perform at the Opening Ceremonies in Tokyo? And wrapping things up in Strange News from Japan, a man cause stealing from a hotel room, plus the fridge, a ramen restaurant for simulated dates, and changing the shape of your nose for cosplay?

On tonight's show, we're talking Otakon! Join the whole cast and crew as they talk about the good and bad times, and the wonderful experiences of this con! And if time permits, we news about Ranma , PaRappa the Rapper, the final attendance numbers of Comiket, and how to get doujins from 7-ELEVEN! In our Open Forum Topic, we want to know about your favorite Otakon memories! And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, criminal is arrested after he returns to the crime scene to apologize, an idol group disbands due to the producer, and what happened to the passengers luggage on ANA?!

On tonight's show, Ichigo Gami joins us as Mako-chan and DJ AJ are off doing shenanigans! Ichigo will give us a brief rundown of World Cosplay Summit! Then Ari Rockefeller and That DJ Ranma S Guy talks about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and what that could mean for tattoos. A lawsuit against Pokmon GO, and Pikachu's ketchup song? Then there's talk of a transforming Cup of Noodles, and a 9 year old wins a voice acting competition! And we ask you in the Open Forum Topic, what anime/gaming tattoos do you have or wish to have? And wrapping things up in strange news from Japan, man robs a store, and asks to have cops called on him, a man shows a girl his "pokeballs", and Team Rocket clean up a Pokmon GO park!

On tonight's show, the new governor of Tokyo want to turn the city into "Anime Land", and what's up with the owl-themed cafes in Tokyo and Osaka? Puella Magi Madoka Magica slot machine teases new footage, and Moon Animate Make-Up second episode is released. Magikarp gets a love song, and we have updates about mangaka Kosuke Fujishima! And MACROSS will begin streaming on Netflix! And then on the Open Forum Topic we want to know if you would name your kids after anime/video game characters? Wrapping things up on the Strange News From Japan, a named man attacks a taxi, a man beats up elderly woman for looking at him like she wanted to run away, and prison guard films up woman's skirt?!

On tonight's show, we hook you up with news from VIZ Media and Funimation from this past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con International! New blu-ray releases, Shin Godzilla, Tubi TV partnership! Viz joins the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure joins Adult Swim's Toonami! Plus season two of Netflix's Voltron: Legendary Defender! Also, Hideki Anno apologizes for Neon Genesis Evangelion and Judas Priest joins up with BABYMETAL! On the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what anime series you want to see on Toonami that hasn't been shown. And in Strange News From Japan, a man is arrested for a false report of a lion, a foul smelling liquid in Tokyo Underground, below frozen Kit-Kats, and Pokemon dildos?

On tonight's show, we talk about Gundams and Airsoft guns, Microsoft gives away season 1 of Dragon Ball Z, VIZ Media streams Sailor Moon in Canada, and new kinda Evangelion lingerie. Also, Amazon.com streams new Crayon Shin-chan, and Legendary pushes ahead with live action Pokmon film! And on tonight's Open Forum Topic, we ask you, who is your favorite Dragon Ball Z character! Wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a man is arrested for theft while wearing a bunny suit, laws in Japan could ban Pokmon GO, and an Airman is arrested for filming upskirts.

On tonight's show, we talk about Anime Midwest, and what happened with security details between the con and the hotel. And what does the con chair have to say about it? Also, we get answers between Kosuke Fujishima and Otogi Nekomu. Prison School gets a manga spinoff, the Studio Ghibli exhibits get themed food, including an all-black burger, and a Russian skater does a Sailor Moon themed routine, and she gets a surprise! And in all seriousness, what's up with volunteers at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? On the Open Forum Topic, we want to know what's your starter Pokmon from the video games! And wrapping things up in the Strange News From Japan, a man is arrested for cutting a ballet instructor's thumb, another man arrested for dropping a condom full of semen on a girl's backpack, vote and get a free sex toy, and we have an update on a guy cutting a lawyer's penis?

On tonight's show, we talk about a cosplayer who's running for political office and a local cosplay group giving back to a local hospital. On anime side of things, we discuss Kosuke Fujishima's marriage to a known cosplayer, live action Death Note adds to the casting, could there be a possible backlash? Info on season 2 of Attack on Titan, Bandai Namco brings us more to the .hack// series, and Bleach finally comes to an end. And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what would add to your wedding to make it geeky? And wrapping thing sup in Strange News from Japan, high school student suspended for having sex, IKEA Japan's ninja dog, and a radio host is arrested for beating his co-host on the air?!

On tonight's show, we discuss what happened when a cosplayer was told to cover up, and we get everyone's opinion on it. Then Ash Ketchum gives subway tips in Taiwan, author of Tokyo Ghoul pays tribute to slain singer Christina Grimmie, and a new Zordon has been picked for the new Power Rangers Movie. The Japanese government sends a pirate hunter to track illegal downloads, and what all has Funimation acquired recently? It's some good stuff! Then in The Open Forum Topic, we ask if there's an anime character you could see as a spokesperson? And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a love hotel robbed, another cop was arrested for upskirt filming, a woman sews bread, and a man runs a very expensive tab, with little to show!

On tonight's show, we're talking AnimeNEXT! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Ichigo Gami as they discuss their three days of fun! Also we ask on the Open Forum Topic if the move was worth it, and if you've ever done that for any other convention. Then on Strange News From Japan, bullies extort 2.3 million yen out of classmate, a 37 year old arrested for stealing collectible cards... From an adult collector, and a naked man tries to ride a train?!

On tonight's show, we talk about season 2 of Shokugeki no Soma/Food Wars! Then we find out why Frieza hijacked Yahoo! JAPAN's website! Also, Netflix announces an actor for the upcoming live action Death Note. Cardcaptor Sakura gets her own newspaper, and the general election of favorite Pokmon, did yours make the list? And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you, what is your favorite Pokemon? And wrapping things up on the Strange News from Japan, a police officer arrested for filming up girls skirts, newest vending machine capsules are for kitties, and worlds holiest toilet found in Japan...

This week's episode we're doing things differently. We will be doing a Town Hall podcast. We will be discussing an article in full details about cosplay. Along with us tonight is special guest Calamity Cosplay, the author of the original post! We will be talking about cosplay and what point do we take a seat back from it. Our Skypeline will be open for the duration of the show and we will be taking calls all night.

On tonights show, the hosts get into a brief discussion about drawing the line in cosplay, live action Full Metal Alchemist movie, Megumi Hayashibaras thoughts on voice acting then and now... Battle Angel Alita get a date and its lead actress, and Cardcaptor Sakura gets new anime, and the new manga has leaked! Then we ask in the Open Forum Topic of which voice actor/actress, Japanese artist you want to see perform live! Than in Strange News From Japan, woman breaks into a signers apartment, the downside of Shinto purification, and train conductors remind people not to assault them...

On tonight's show, we pay tribute to seiyuu Yuko Mizutani... Then to brighten things up, a police officer gives a kid his Pokmon cards after they were stolen. A Japanese idol is in critical condition after multiple stabbings, and we find out why the person did it! Anime Expo eases up on background checks... We say goodbye to MB VoiceWorks... Love Live Sunshine starts up in July, and live action Cutey Honey movie? Then in the Open Forum Topic, we ask is "weeaboo" / "weeaboo trash" is offensive. And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a man is arrested for stealing women's raincoats, odd message sent to molesters, and is sayonara going the way of the dodo bird?

On tonights show, we talk about Maid Day in Japan and how it is celebrated! Has senpai finally noticed you? Well the dictionary may have! Upcoming Emi Nitta event is mandating for bag checks because of bad rumors, a Chinese social game uses Moe girls for dictators... Gundam comes home to Toonami with Gundam: Iron Blood Orphans! And the Voltron: Legendary Defender trailer is out, and what do the hosts think of that? And then we head over to the Open Forum Topic and we ask you what Japanese words should be in the English dictionary. And wrapping things up in Strange News from Japan, junior high student shuts down school websites, old man gets in trouble for fighting for a parking spot, and stolen melons?

On tonight's show, we discuss the issue of background checks at Anime Expo 2016. We pickup where Eri Kagami Sews, Plastic Ronins, and Scarlet Rhapsody left off! Then the writer of the Dragonball Evolution film owns up! And what is our take on the new Power Rangers movie uniforms? And info about the upcoming Bleach musical comes out and the return of Future Trunks in Dragon Ball Super, and the hot issue of voice actors and actresses doing porn? And then we ask in the Open Forum Topic about background checks and should they be done at cons? Then wrapping up in Strange News From Japan, 200 pieces of underwear found in a man's apartment, a sexy magazine getting older men into trouble, and a man arrested for robbing a store with a toy gun?!

On tonight's show, we will talk about the acquisition of DreamWorks Pictures by NBCUniversal, and what that means for you with anime! Then we find out what trade skills you can learn from cosplaying! Then also, what is Prince's influence on anime? Manga series Happy Marriage!? gets a live action series on Amazon Prime Instant Video, fanservice One Piece mouse pads for the ladies, and a Cardcaptor Sakura sequel manga! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what anime series you would bring over with an American theme song? And wrapping things up in Strange News From Japan, a panty web collecting game, learn English with cats, would you like to be security for Hentai Kamen?

On tonight's show, guest host Ichigo Gami joins us live! We're talking about the passing of seiyuu Ken Maeda, an update on music and licensing in Japan, the Tokyo Government offering bonus for talking about anime overseas, and the Starfox anime short! Also, DJ Ranma S talks about his excursion to Castle Point Anime Convention 2016! The on the Open Forum Topic, we ask about weddings and proposals, what are your thoughts on it? And then in Strange News From Japan, we have an update on missing subway handstraps, a university professor cosplays with his lectures, and an amazing Japanese to English dictionary with interesting phrases.

On tonight's show, we catch up on some important things you may have missed. We talk about the passing of singer of Kouji Wada, who performed the opening theme to Digimon... Then from there, what's up with the new Sailor Moon cafe? Amazon.com is getting into anime, Netflix is producing live action Death Note, and Kadokawa Corporation and Crunchyroll team up for distribution, and get ready for Dragon Ball Fusions, a new game! And yes, how YOU can get a degree in Cosplay, we tell you how! And we finally get to your thoughts on the Open Forum Topic about the dress code! And wrapping things up in Strange News in Japan, a woman is arrested for making 330 calls to a lawyer, assistant professor is arrested for upskirt filming, and lickable mushrooms?

On tonight's show, we're talking Zenkaikon 2016! So tune in tonight as DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller talk about their first con of the year! And over in the Open Forum Topic, we talk about the dress code of conventions, are they fair? And in Strange News from Japan, a crazy janitor attacks a student, man is arrested for doing yoga, and a capsule hotel that caters to women.

On this week's show, we officially kick off our Convention Season with Zenkaikon 2016! Also we discuss the positive VICE article about Sailor Moon and International Sailor Moon Day! Then we have a lovely conclusion to the last train that carried the one sole student to and from school, the cast list for the new Voltron series, a new anime about cheerleading boys (Cheer Danshi), pricing for the final Love Live! concert, Viz Media to bring us live action content, and the return of FLCL on Toonami! Then in our Open Forum Topic, we ask you about convention security and safety, is it enough? Then in Strange News From Japan, Japan's cutest high school girl, a shrine maiden is needed to perform memorial services for toys, and ninjas for hire?!