Anime Jam Session

On tonight show... A controversial name change in My Hero Academia, Funimation removes Interspecies Reviers, and holy cow the fallout! Another Hello Kitty crossover, now with Kamen Rider Decade! Dark Horse Comics releases hardcover Hellsing manga, live action One Piece, Naomi Watanabe in Doreamon movie, new info on Ghost in the Shell anime, and casting for new Love Live anime! Meanwhile in Japan... Butthole calligraphy kicks off comedians YouTube channel... Love doll funeral service... Japanese police officers keep forgetting their guns in public restrooms?!

On tonight's show... We ask Mako-chan the Hot Topic question about ahegao clothing, as more cons look to ban the clothing! Also, new opening and ending themes for Mashin Sentai Kiramager, Netflix adds Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolved, Shōjo Kageki Revue Starlight the movie, disgraced voice acter Vic continues to maintain his innocence. Crunchyroll sponsors 3 new cons, 2 mangakas nominated for Eisner Hall of Fame, Annie Awards honor Kyoto Animation victims, and a seiyuu fired over inappropriate comments! Meanwhile in Japan... The new virgin killing sweater trend, tenant told to shut because his rapping sucks, and a maid cafe manager kidnapped and beaten by the yakuza?!

On tonight's show, a follow up with the Nessa wig debacle, more Fruits Basket, ASMR Charmander to help you sleep, and Aoi Yuuki hands out a slap as a prize! Also, more Love Live! School Idol Project, Netflix streams Studio Ghibli, but there's a catch, voice actor Brice Armstrong passes, and Madman Anime raises funds for Australia wildfire! Meanwhile in Japan, a man arrested for licking the ear of a stranger he fancied, Osaka mayor wants to restrict kids smartphone use even in their own homes, and Tenga at it again with masturbatory aid shaped chocolates?! And now The Hot Topic of night, is ahegao clothing okay to wear at cons?

On tonight's show, Yoshitaka Amano does Vogue Italia, Lilo & Stitch's Stitch gets it's own feudal manga, a Taiwanese cosplayer gets elected... Also, concerns about the Kyoto Animation - 京都アニメーション memorial site, Pokémon Sword and Shield with DLC, cosplayer steals a wig at MAGFest, Mariya takeuchi hits the Oricon (オリコン) Music Charts, aggressive photographers at ComicMarket　コミックマーケット, and the true story of KFC and Japan during Christmas... Meanwhile in Japan, man beats fast food worker for missing nugget, a teacher arrested for forcing schoolgirl to wear collars and leash during lesson, and Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan?!

On  tonight's show, it's the 2019 year in review! Join DJ  Ranma S, Ari  Rockefeller, Mako-chan, IchigoGami (in Twitch chat), and WildSpice Cosplay as they go through the podcasts' top stories  of the year, their own reflections on this year and the future... Wanna know  what the top stories are? Gotta tune in!

On tonight's show... Shoko Nakagawa picked as Olympic Torchbearer! Johnny Yong Bosch picked as new voice of Broly in Dragon Ball franchise, but is there controversy?! Japanese law changes to allow for screenshots, what's up with Riko Sakurauchi and 7-Eleven Japan? Crunchyroll acquires majority stake of VIZ Media Europe, Alita: Battle Angel, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, and Kingdom Hearts 3 nominated for Annie Awards, along with Alita: Battle Angel getting an Oscar nomination! Meanwhile in Japan, a lawyer comments on the legality of tattoo ban from hot springs, traditional bullying in schools, the return of Mayonaise Man?!

On tonight's show... The Otaku Summit 2020! What is it! We'll tell you! Neon Genesis Evangelion 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン returns to Shinkalion, changes in Japanese law that effects talent agencies and former clients, what does Edward Snowden have to with Lupin III? The return of Tokyo Mew Mew, with a twist! Captain Harlock's seiyuu passes, and Pokémon manhole covers in Hokkaido! Meanwhile in Japan... A senior citizen arrested for excessive complaints... A taxi runs over man and then drives into wall... And a busty Japanese YouTube chef sells ad space on her chest?!

On  tonight's show... Is the end for Vic's lawsuit?! The judge hands own the  sanctions! Our thoughts! Also, a woman is arrested for selling  fake Anime  Weekend Atlanta passes, a Japanese otaku politician to end  censorship, the sales of Pokémon Sword  and Shield! Akb48  Cafe&Shop Akihabara closes, サザエさん  - Sazae san gets the Guiness record for it's long run,  controversy about a manga involving a 40 year old and a high schooler, and the  best Rumiko  Takahashi anime and characters?! Meanwhile in Japan,  crossdressing baseball players in beauty contest... Harajuku station to be  demolished after Olympics... Japanese cafes join in on Frozen 2 fever?!

On  tonight's episode, DJ  Ranma S tells  us about his adventures at Anime  NYC 2019!  Then in local news, we have the update on Vic's lawsuit... Haven't we dragged  this on enough already? Star  Wars kabuki  play, and Peter  Cullen receives  lifetime achievement award! Meanwhile in Japan, 130 yen for a cheap hotel room  with a catch... You can now have A drink at the Olympics... Japan's heat  solution for the Olympics is a step back...

Tonight,  we discuss Shikkaricon 2019,  and the Youmacon Artists  Alley debacle! Meanwhile in Japan... Is that JoJo reference... A man created his  own biohazard... And a woman tricked out of her money and underwear?!