To ring in the new year, we have Episode 16. I know, it’s already the 9th (or the 10th depending on where you live), but that doesn’t matter. The first episode of 2009 contains the usual news and a review of the anime that centers on mahjong, Akagi.

Enjoy,

– Daisuke ^_^

Episode 16:

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Akagi Opening Theme: “Nantoka Nare” by Furuido

News:

Batman: Gotham Knight Picks Up Two Annie Nominations – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-02/batman/gotham-knight-picks-up-two-annie-nominations

New La Corda D’Oro TV Anime in March Reportedly Leaked – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-04/new-la-corda-doro-tv-anime-in-march-reportedly-leaked

Toei Plans US$55-Million Digital Revamp of Tokyo Studio – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-04/toei-plans-us$55-million-digital-revamp-of-tokyo-studio

Gatchaman Voice Actor Mikio Terashima Passes Away – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-05/gatchaman-voice-actor-mikio-terashima-passes-away

CLAMP’s Kobato Manga Gets TV Anime Next Fall – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-06/clamp-kobato-manga-gets-tv-anime-next-fall

Japan’s Killing Suspect Says He Is a Precure, Kitarō Fan – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-07/japan-killing-suspect-says-he-is-a-precure-kitaro-fan

Tsumiki no Ie, Piano Forest, Kaiba Win Media Arts Awards – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-10/tsumiki-no-ie-piano-forest-kaiba-win-media-arts-awards

Phantom Visual Novel Gets Manga from Nitroplus – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-12/phantom-visual-novel-gets-manga-from-nitroplus

Duel Masters Cross Film to Open in Japan in Fall 2009 – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-13/duel-masters-cross-film-to-open-in-japan-in-fall-2009

Bandai Entertainment Gets Kurokami Anime – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-14/bandai-entertainment-gets-kurokami-anime

Amazon Canada Lists CLAMP’s Mangettes: Gate 7 in August – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-15/amazon-canada-lists-clamp-mangettes/gate-7-in-august

Peach-Pit Puts 3 Manga on Hold Due to Hospitalization – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-15/peach-pit-puts-3-manga-on-hold-due-to-hopsitalization

Universal Signs Deal for Proposed Bakugan Film – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-16/universal-signs-deal-for-proposed-bakugan-film

Upper Deck Disputes End of Yu-Gi-Oh! Deal with Konami – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-16/upper-deck-disputes-end-of-yu-gi-oh-deal-with-konami

Viz to Distribute Anime through Warner, iTunes Canada – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-17/viz-to-distribute-anime-through-warner-itunes-canada

Virginia Man’s 20-Year Sentence for Anime Child Porn Upheld – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-19/virginia-man-20-year-sentence-for-anime-child-porn-upheld

2008’s Top-Selling DVDs in Japan (Overall) – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-20/2008-top-selling-dvds-in-japan-overall

Funimation Adds Ikki Tousen Anime, Beta Video Portal – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-22/funimation-adds-ikki-tousen-anime

Funimation Adds Gad Guard Robot Adventure Anime – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-23/funimation-adds-gad-guard-anime

FUNimation Adds Slayers Revolution, Evolution-R Fantasy Sequels – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-29/funimation-adds-slayers-revolution-fantasy-anime-sequel

FUNimation to Distribute Gungrave Anime for Geneon – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-30/funimation-to-distribute-gungrave-anime-for-geneon

2009 One Piece Movie to Mark Anime’s 10th Anniversary – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-31/2009-one-piece-movie-to-mark-anime-10th-anniversary

Sunrise Plans for Gundam Anime’s 30th Anniversary – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-31/sunrise-plans-for-gundam-anime-30th-anniversary

During our break, promos for both the weeaboobies* podcast and Spiraken Manga Review podcast were played. We were lazy, but actually playing 2 promos was more work for us… also these two promos kind of contrast to each other.

Anime Under Review: Akagi

Sven’s Rating: B+         Daisuke: D

Summary: “One stormy night, Nangou is playing a game of Mahjong with the local yakuza. Soon, he finds himself on a losing streak. If Nangou loses, he will have to pay with his life. Suddenly, a young teenaged boy, Akagi Shigeru, barges in, drenched from the rain. After watching a couple of games, he offers to replace the struggling Nangou. At that moment, a new legend was born.” – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6294

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The last episode of 2008 has finally arrived. The first of many anime + something special reviews. Inside you’ll find a review of something shojo and something… shojo. Lots of shojo goodness (maybe a bit too much). Hope you all keep listening in the new year and please enjoy the episode.

– Daisuke

Episode 15: http://www.archive.org/download/ANON15/ANON15.mp3

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Skip Beat! Opening Theme – “Dream Star” by the generous

Anime Under Review: Skip Beat!

Sven’s Rating: C+         Daisuke’s Rating: B

Summary: “Kyoko followed her true love and childhood friend Sho to Tokyo so she could help him reach his dream of becoming an idol. She cleans, cooks, works three jobs and does nothing for herself because she loves him so much, but gets nothing in return. Still, she remains by his side. But then one day she goes unannounced to his agency with a delivery, and overhears him talking about her; he reveals to his manager that he only took her with him as a maid, and that he doesn’t care for her at all. Upon hearing this, Kyoko doesn’t just sit around and cry. She cuts and dyes her hair, changes her clothes and attitude and thus begins her journey to join showbiz and have her revenge against Sho.” – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10091

A promo was played for the Anime Hack podcast. This promo was probably long overdue, but here it is.

Manga Under Review: A Town Where You Live

Sven’s Rating: D         Daisuke’s Rating: C+

Summary: “The plot primarily follows the two characters Haruto Kirishima and Yuzuki Eba. Yuzuki moved from Tokyo to her father’s rural hometown in the Hiroshima Prefecture. Given that Haruto’s father is an acquaintance of Yuzuki’s father, the Kirishima’s take her into their home. Haruto is not keen of the situation because he believes that Yuzuki is a complete stranger and that a girl his same age, who is not a relative, living in the same home will cause complications for him. The misunderstanding he wants to avoid the most is that they are a couple because he already likes his classmate, Nanami Kanzaki. The problem is that Yuzuki has romantic feelings for Haruto and is not timid in pursuing a relationship.” – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_town_where_you_live

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Hey, this has to be some kind of record for us doing and releasing an episode all in the same day. I guess it really helps when you don’t edit and just let things literally fly.

Hope you guys enjoy,  

– Sven ^_^

Episode 14: http://www.archive.org/download/ANON14/ANON14.mp3

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Over Drive Opening Theme – “WINDER ~Boku wa Koko ni Iru~” by Shonen Kamikaze

News:

2nd Death Note Film to Run in Canadian Theaters – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-06/2nd-death-note-film-to-run-in-canadian-theaters

DiCaprio is Producing Akira, Ninja Scroll, Not Acting in Them – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-10/dicaprio-is-producing-akira-ninja-scroll-not-acting

Live-Action Dragonball Pushed Up to April 8 in U.S. – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-11/live-action-dragonball-pushed-up-to-april-8-in-u.s

Valkyria Chronicles Game to Get TV Anime Next Spring – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-12/valkyria-chronicles-game-to-get-tv-anime-next-spring

0th Episode of 2nd Hayate Season to Ship on DVD – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-13/0th-episode-of-2nd-hayate-season-to-ship-on-dvd

Game-Inspired Heart no Kuni no Alice OVA Delayed – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-15/game-inspired-heart-no-kuni-no-alice-ova-delayed

Viz to Stream Naruto on Naruto.com Within 1 Week of Japanese Airing – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-17/viz-to-stream-naruto-within-1-week-of-japanese-airing

Libraries Offer Manga Ent. Titles for Digital Borrowing – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-18/libraries-offer-manga-ent-titles-for-digital-borrowing

Japan’s Jump Festa to Preview Dragonball Film Footage – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-20/japan-jump-festa-to-preview-dragonball-film-footage

Broccoli Books to Update Titles’ Status Before Closing – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-21/broccoli-books-to-update-titles-status-before-closing

Spielberg, Smith Reportedly Adapting Old Boy Manga Itself – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-21/spielberg-smith-reportedly-adapting-old-boy-manga-itself

Cease & Desist Letters for Eva: 1.0, Soul Eater Fansubs – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-24/cease-and-desist-letters-for-eva/1.0-soul-eater-fansubs

AIC Agrees to Live-Action Bubblegum Crisis Proposal – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-24/aic-agrees-to-live-action-bubblegum-crisis-proposal

Maria Watches Over Us in 3D in New Year’s Eve Show – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-26/maria-watches-over-us-in-3d-in-new-year-eve-show

3rd Seiyū Awards to Set Up Foreign Fan Award Category – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-26/3rd-seiyu-awards-to-set-up-foreign-fan-award-category

Japan’s Lack of Laws on Virtual Child Porn Criticized – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-27/japan-lack-of-laws-on-virtual-child-porn-criticized

Oshii’s Live-Action Kill Film Gets Samurai Sword Manga – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-28/oshii-live-action-kill-film-gets-samurai-sword-manga

Modern Artist Murakami to Open Animation Studio in LA – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-29/modern-artist-murakami-to-open-animation-studio-in-la

During our break, a promo was played for the The Anime Roundtable podcast. Head on over for an intellectual peak into all things Japanese over a cup of coffee.

Anime Under Review: Over Drive

Sven: A         Daisuke: A+

Summary: “Shinozaki Mikoto is a student who’s life is really routine. Going to school, going home, going to school, going home…nothing changes….until the day the girl he likes talks to him and introduces him to bicycling. His life now has a new meaning, and a bright path has shown itself to Shinozaki. Experiencing both failure and success throughout his training, he works hard to become the best cyclist in the world.” – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7629

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So guys here is episode 13, an odd numbered episode so that means no news. Also Daisuke and I Skyped this episode due to my laziness, but it’s still good. Hope you enjoy. 

– Sven ^_^

Episode 13: http://www.archive.org/download/ANON13/ANON13.mp3

Edit: Don’t worry, there shouldn’t be any fuzzy background noise this time. So give it a listen.

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Kyouran Kazoku Nikki Opening Theme – “Chōsai Kenbo Sengen (超妻賢母宣言)” by MOSAIC.WAV

Anime Under Review: Kyouran Kazoku Nikki

Sven’s Rating: B+         Daisuke’s Rating: A

Summary: “Thousands of years ago the God of destruction ,Enka, died saying thats its child would destroy the world.Thousands of years later the potential children of Enka are found (some human , some not) and take part in the Peaceful Family Operation in order to discover who the true child of Enka is and stop them from destroying the world by teaching them the importance of family love.” – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=9236

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So guys, here is episode 12, an even episode so that means news and a review of Bus Gamer.

Episode 12: http://www.archive.org/download/AnimeOnlineEpisode12BusGamer/ANON12.mp3

Hope you enjoy ^_^

– Sven

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Bus Gamer Opening Theme – “No Name” by Team AAA

News:

Hellsing Manga Ends as Hirano Plans New Work Next Year – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-01/hellsing-manga-ends-as-hirano-plans-new-work-next-year

Tetsujin 28, Samurai 7 Get Adapted as Stage Plays – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-02/tetsujin-28-samurai-7-get-adapted-as-stage-plays

Evangelion 2.0 Film Set for Early Summer of 2009 – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-05/evangelion-2.0-film-set-for-early-summer-of-2009

Red Garden, NHK to End in Boxes, Not Single DVDs – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-06/red-garden-nhk-to-end-in-boxes-not-single-dvds

Anime for Sengoku Basara Action Games Confirmed for 2009 – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-09/anime-for-sengoku-basara-action-games-confirmed-for-2009

UNICEF Japan Continues Push against Virtual Child Porn – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-12/unicef-japan-continues-push-against-virtual-child-porn

Japanese Parliament Hosts Rival Adult Anime Petitions – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-21/japanese-parliament-hosts-rival-adult-anime-petitions

U.S. Copyright Law That Allows Equipment Seizures Signed – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-14/u.s-copyright-law-which-allows-equipment-seizures-signed

Oshii Develops, Writes Musashi Miyamoto Samurai Film – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-14/oshii-develops-writes-musashi-miyamoto-samurai-film

Funimation Confirms Shikabane Hime: AKA Acquisition – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-20/funimation-confirms-shikabane-hime-aka-acquisition

Onegai Anime Fans Raise Y120,000 for Real Lake Locale – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-21/onegai-anime-fans-raise-120k-yen-for-real-lake-locale

Death Note, DMC’s Actor Matsuyama Gets APN Award – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-24/death-note-dmc-actor-matsuyama-gets-apn-award

Bandai Networks To Sell Bleach Guitars in Japan – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-24/bandai-networks-to-sell-bleach-guitars-in-japan

3 Arrested for Stealing Dragon Ball Vending Machine – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-26/3-arrested-for-stealing-dragon-ball-vending-machine

FUNimation Sues CA Retail Sites over Alleged Bootlegs – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-28/funimation-sues-ca-retail-sites-over-alleged-bootlegs

New Dragon Ball, Tegami Bachi Anime to Be Streamed – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-31/new-dragon-ball-tegami-bachi-anime-to-be-streamed

During our break, a promo was played for the weeaboobies* anime podcast. Check it out, because they give a feminine touch to the anime podcast world which is otherwise a sausage fest domain.  

Anime Under Review: Bus Gamer

Sven: C         Daisuke: B

Summary: “When three complete strangers, Mishiba Toki, Nakajyo Nobuto and Saitoh Kazuo, are hired by a corporation to compete in the Bus Game, an illegal dog-fight conducted in strict secrecy, they are given the team code of “Team AAA” (Triple Anonymous). This group of three who differ entirely from their living environments to their personalities have to work together effectively, but without mutually wiping out their mistrust of each other or prying into each other’s privacy. They only have one point in common – each of them need a large amount of money for their individual circumstances. To get the money, they must play in the game despite their very own lives being at stake.” – http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=8956

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The long awaited second promo is finally here. Please give it a listen and spread the word. A lot of work was put into this, so tell us what you think.

Promo 2: http://www.archive.org/download/AnimeOnlinePromo2/ANONPromo2.mp3

– Daisuke

Edit: Now you can download both promos and take a look at which animes that we reviewed in the past at our Promos/Past Reviews page. The link is at the top of the page. As always, enjoy ^_^