http://www.animeroundtable.com en-us (C) 2006 Okina Productions The Anime Roundtable: A regular discussion of recent anime headlines from a Canadian Perspective. Mike Nicolas A regular discussion of recent anime headlines from a Canadian Perspective. Hosted by Mike Nicolas. Contact the show on e-mail at roundtable@thecomicden.com A regular discussion of recent anime headlines from a Canadian Perspective. Hosted by Mike Nicolas. Contact the show on e-mail at roundtable@thecomicden.com Producer roundtable@thecomicden.com Mike Nicolas Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin We'll talk about the Canadian National Police Services' website definition of Anime and Hentai, recent anime and manga licenses, and live action works based on anime and manga on the debut episode. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin. http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_01_2006_03_02.mp3 Thurs, Mar 2 2006 13:00:00 GMT 51:27 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Courtney St. John Discussion on the comments made by Al Khan, Howl's Moving Castle at the Oscars, CLAMP to visit North America in July, our favourite anime and manga couples. Download and listen to it as you go to sleep... Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Courtney St. John. http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_02_2006_03_09.mp3 Thurs, Mar 9 2006 13:00:00 GMT 52:12 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Courtney St. John On this episode, Horn and Koike, and the increasing misdefining of the word "Manga". Something to listen to while multitasking. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Courtney St. John. http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_03_2006_03_30.mp3 Thurs, Mar 30 2006 13:00:00 GMT 44:18 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin. In our first episode in six months, we talk about our summers anime wise, the relationship between publishers and the doujin scene in Japan, and Del Rey and their new mature line. Going three around the table to settle back in. Season Premier. Now available in both audio and Apple iPod enhanced versions. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin. http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_04_2006_09_28.mp3 Thurs, Sep 28 2006 13:00:00 GMT 54:37 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin. In our first episode in six months, we talk about our summers anime wise, the relationship between publishers and the doujin scene in Japan, and Del Rey and their new mature line. Going three around the table to settle back in. Season Premier. Now available in both audio and Apple iPod enhanced versions. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin. http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_04_2006_09_28.m4a Thurs, Sep 28 2006 13:00:00 GMT 54:37 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. This time around, YTV's license to start The Anime Channel in Canada, Funimation and the cease and desist letters, and our thoughts on the new fall shows in Japan. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_05_2006_10_12.mp3 Thurs, Oct 12 2006 13:00:00 GMT 1:05:02 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. This time around, YTV's license to start The Anime Channel in Canada, Funimation and the cease and desist letters, and our thoughts on the new fall shows in Japan. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_05_2006_10_12.m4a Thurs, Oct 12 2006 13:00:00 GMT 1:05:02 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Angela Jordan. Fine Arts and it's relationship with Anime and Manga, the Artist Alley experience, Gedo Senki's delayed release in North America, and the bigger picture in comparing the sales of the Naruto and Bleach mangas. First four person table of the season. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Angela Jordan. Links of interest Angela Jordan's Website on deviantART http://angelajordan.deviantart.com/ TV Asahi's Official Maison Ikkoku Drama Page http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ikkokukan/ Josh's Anime Sheet Music Collection http://www.alphatrance.com/0engine/music/anime/ Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_06_2006_11_02.mp3 Thurs, Nov 2 2006 13:00:00 GMT 1:02:10 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Angela Jordan. Fine Arts and it's relationship with Anime and Manga, the Artist Alley experience, Gedo Senki's delayed release in North America, and the bigger picture in comparing the sales of the Naruto and Bleach mangas. First four person table of the season. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Angela Jordan. Links of interest Angela Jordan's Website on deviantART http://angelajordan.deviantart.com/ TV Asahi's Official Maison Ikkoku Drama Page http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ikkokukan/ Josh's Anime Sheet Music Collection http://www.alphatrance.com/0engine/music/anime/ Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_06_2006_11_02.m4a Thurs, Nov 2 2006 13:00:00 GMT 1:02:10 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John. Revisiting the "manga" question, G4's demise (or restructuring) in the US and the overall affect on anime on North American TV, and Rumiko Takahashi's legacy as the Ranma manga ends its North American run. Highlighted by a long awaited return to the table this week...not Neil's though. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John. Links of interest Angela Jordan's Homepage at deviantART http://angelajordan.deviantart.com/ Josh's Anime Sheet Music Collectioin http://www.alphatrance.com/0engine/music/anime/ G4s demise as mentioned on Gamespot http://www.gamespot.com/news/6159802.html G4s Official Statement on the Changes http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/TheFeed/post/655510/Rumours_of_G4s_DeathTotally_Bogus.html The Rise and Fall of AZN, the Asian-American channel http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2005/12/08/apop.DTL Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_07_2006_11_09.mp3 Thurs, Nov 9 2006 22:00:00 GMT 58:22 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John. Revisiting the "manga" question, G4's demise (or restructuring) in the US and the overall affect on anime on North American TV, and Rumiko Takahashi's legacy as the Ranma manga ends its North American run. Highlighted by a long awaited return to the table this week...not Neil's though. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John. Links of interest Angela Jordan's Homepage at deviantART http://angelajordan.deviantart.com/ Josh's Anime Sheet Music Collectioin http://www.alphatrance.com/0engine/music/anime/ G4s demise as mentioned on Gamespot http://www.gamespot.com/news/6159802.html G4s Official Statement on the Changes http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/TheFeed/post/655510/Rumours_of_G4s_DeathTotally_Bogus.html The Rise and Fall of AZN, the Asian-American channel http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2005/12/08/apop.DTL Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_07_2006_11_09.m4a Thurs, Nov 9 2006 22:00:00 GMT 58:22 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Angela Jordan. Tonight we'll wonder if CMX is still feeling the past concerning Tenjho Tenge and then talk about our favourite obscure manga out there. This on the eve of the latest salvo in the video game wars, and the return of a roundtable regular….honest. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Angela Jordan Links of interest: -Story about the the dark side of lining up for a PS3 in Japan. http://svetovid.kotaku.com/gaming/top/foreigners-and-fights-ps3-jpn-launchs-dark-side-214130.php -Coverage of CMX's panel at the 2006 San Deigo Comic Con, and statements in relation to Tenjho Tenge
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=9167 
http://www.animeondvd.com/blog/?p=136 -Coverage of CMX's panel at the 2005 San Deigo Comic Con. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=7027 Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_08_2006_11_16.mp3 Thurs, Nov 16 2006 22:00:00 GMT 1:05:17 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Angela Jordan. Tonight we'll wonder if CMX is still feeling the past concerning Tenjho Tenge and then talk about our favourite obscure manga out there. This on the eve of the latest salvo in the video game wars, and the return of a roundtable regular….honest. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Angela Jordan Links of interest: -Story about the the dark side of lining up for a PS3 in Japan. http://svetovid.kotaku.com/gaming/top/foreigners-and-fights-ps3-jpn-launchs-dark-side-214130.php -Coverage of CMX’s panel at the 2006 San Deigo Comic Con, and statements in relation to Tenjho Tenge
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=9167 
http://www.animeondvd.com/blog/?p=136 -Coverage of CMX’s panel at the 2005 San Deigo Comic Con. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=7027 Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_08_2006_11_16.m4a Thurs, Nov 16 2006 22:00:00 GMT 1:05:17 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak. After assessing PS3, Wii, and EVA bodycounts, we'll talk about Makoto Shinkai and his current place in the anime scene, as a trailer for his latest work comes online. And then a discussion on the concept of the "alternate universe" in anime and manga. Second last show of 2006. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak Links of interest: -Byousoko 5cm Official Website (Japanese) http://5cm.yahoo.co.jp/story/index.html -Somedays Dreamers on Geneon Website http://www.somedaysdreamers.com/ Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_09_2006_11_23.mp3 Thurs, Nov 23 2006 22:00:00 GMT 1:04:01 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak. After assessing PS3, Wii, and EVA bodycounts, we'll talk about Makoto Shinkai and his current place in the anime scene, as a trailer for his latest work comes online. And then a discussion on the concept of the "alternate universe" in anime and manga. Second last show of 2006. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak Links of interest: -Byousoko 5cm Official Website (Japanese) http://5cm.yahoo.co.jp/story/index.html -Somedays Dreamers on Geneon Website http://www.somedaysdreamers.com/ Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_09_2006_11_23.m4a Thurs, Nov 23 2006 22:00:00 GMT 1:04:01 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John, Neil Sinclair. In our final episode of 2006, we'll look back on it, and look forward to 2007. Also we'll talk about Christmas themed episodes and airing on late night Japanese TV. Table for five sir? Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John, Neil Sinclair. Links of Interest Suzuka Manga on Del Rey Website http://www.randomhouse.com/delrey/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780345486318 iMaid Cafe in Toronto http://www.imaidcafe.com/ Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_10_2006_11_30.mp3 Thurs, Nov 30 2006 22:00:00 GMT 1:03:53 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John, Neil Sinclair. In our final episode of 2006, we'll look back on it, and look forward to 2007. Also we'll talk about Christmas themed episodes and airing on late night Japanese TV. Table for five sir? Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Courtney St. John, Neil Sinclair. Links of Interest Suzuka Manga on Del Rey Website http://www.randomhouse.com/delrey/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780345486318 iMaid Cafe in Toronto http://www.imaidcafe.com/ Anime Roundtable Website on The Comic Den http://podcasts.thecomicden.com http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_10_2006_11_30.m4a Thurs, Nov 30 2006 22:00:00 GMT 1:03:53 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Dean Colak. The first episode of 2007. Aside from some mature talk, we'll talk about the holiday licenses and the early convention announcements. Also we'll make a pitch to one of the conventions. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Dean Colak Links of Interest iMaid Cafe: http://www.imaidcafe.com Bandai's The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: http://www.asosbrigade.com Anime North Website: http://www.animenorth.com Animazement Website: http://www.animazement.com/ Anime Roundtable Homepage on Comic Den: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com Anime Roundtable iTunes Feed: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Productions. copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_11_2007_01_18.mp3 Thurs, Jan 18 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:05:00 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Dean Colak. The first episode of 2007. Aside from some mature talk, we'll talk about the holiday licenses and the early convention announcements. Also we'll make a pitch to one of the conventions. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Dean Colak Links of Interest iMaid Cafe: http://www.imaidcafe.com Bandai's The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: http://www.asosbrigade.com Anime North Website: http://www.animenorth.com Animazement Website: http://www.animazement.com/ Anime Roundtable Homepage on Comic Den: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com Anime Roundtable iTunes Feed: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Productions. copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_11_2007_01_18.m4a Thurs, Jan 18 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:05:00 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell. This week, the Japanese National Police Agency on children in adult manga, and nominations for both the Oscar and American Anime Awards. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell Links of Interest -Translation of Daily Yomiuri article on Japanese National Police Agency survey on Adult Manga: http://www.manganews.net/forums/showthread.php?p=18762 -American Anime Awards: http://www.americananimeawards.com/ -Roundtable Podcast thread on Anime North Forums: http://p197.ezboard.com/Roundtable-Podcast-Hoping-to-tape-at-AN/fteahouseofthemaplemoonfrm76.showMessage?topicID=121.topic Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_12_2007_01_25.mp3 Thurs, Jan 25 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:06:03 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell. This week, the Japanese National Police Agency on children in adult manga, and nominations for both the Oscar and American Anime Awards. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell Links of Interest -Translation of Daily Yomiuri article on Japanese National Police Agency survey on Adult Manga: http://www.manganews.net/forums/showthread.php?p=18762 -American Anime Awards: http://www.americananimeawards.com/ -Roundtable Podcast thread on Anime North Forums: http://p197.ezboard.com/Roundtable-Podcast-Hoping-to-tape-at-AN/fteahouseofthemaplemoonfrm76.showMessage?topicID=121.topic Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_12_2007_01_25.m4a Thurs, Jan 25 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:06:03 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell, Angela Jordan. The Anime Channel coming soon to Canada. And the need for anime clubs in the future. With the ultimate question, is any of this worth it? A Murphy’s Law episode where if anything can go wrong… Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell, Angela Jordan. Links of Interest -CRTC documents on approval of Anime Channel http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-41.htm -Press Release concerning Geneon titles on G4TechTV Canada http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-01-29/geneon-entertainment-inks-exclusive-deal-with-g4techtv-canada-to-bring-its-most-popular-anime-programs-to-canada -Roundtable Podcast thread on Anime North Forums http://p197.ezboard.com/Roundtable-Podcast-Hoping-to-tape-at-AN/fteahouseofthemaplemoonfrm76.showMessage?topicID=121.topic Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_13_2007_02_01.mp3 Thurs, Feb 01 2007 22:00:00 GMT 58:16 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell, Angela Jordan. The Anime Channel coming soon to Canada. And the need for anime clubs in the future. With the ultimate question, is any of this worth it? A Murphy’s Law episode where if anything can go wrong… Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Clarissa Jewell, Angela Jordan. Links of Interest -CRTC documents on approval of Anime Channel http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-41.htm -Press Release concerning Geneon titles on G4TechTV Canada http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-01-29/geneon-entertainment-inks-exclusive-deal-with-g4techtv-canada-to-bring-its-most-popular-anime-programs-to-canada -Roundtable Podcast thread on Anime North Forums http://p197.ezboard.com/Roundtable-Podcast-Hoping-to-tape-at-AN/fteahouseofthemaplemoonfrm76.showMessage?topicID=121.topic Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_13_2007_02_01.m4a Thurs, Feb 01 2007 22:00:00 GMT 58:16 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Courteney St. John, James Austin, Angela Jordan. Tonight we’ll talk about the pickup of Tekkon Kinkreet and the possible implications it may have (nothing bad actually), and then talk about anime pinup girls and guys over the decades. Gotta do something for Valentines Day. Mike Nicolas, Courteney St. John, James Austin, Angela Jordan. Links of interest LA Times Article on the pick up of Tekkon Kinkreet. -http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-ca-arias4feb04,1,768456,print.story?coll=la-entnews-movies ----- Sample of animated sequences done by Studio 4C Lebron James "Chamber of Fear Commercial". -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiHpW55r-bU Utada Hikaru Music Video “Passion” (Opening theme to Kingdom Hearts II) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3txQCQFuG-U Glay Music Video “Survival -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F6oIHRt7FI Noiseman Sound Insect (short film with Spanish Subs) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVcBFocIVJY Sweat Punch 3: Comedy (short film with English Subs) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd3LCbnzFNw ----- Anime World Order Podcast -http://www.animeworldorder.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_14_2007_02_08.mp3 Thurs, Feb 08 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:04:58 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Courteney St. John, James Austin, Angela Jordan. Tonight we’ll talk about the pickup of Tekkon Kinkreet and the possible implications it may have (nothing bad actually), and then talk about anime pinup girls and guys over the decades. Gotta do something for Valentines Day. Mike Nicolas, Courteney St. John, James Austin, Angela Jordan. Links of interest LA Times Article on the pick up of Tekkon Kinkreet. -http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-ca-arias4feb04,1,768456,print.story?coll=la-entnews-movies ----- Sample of animated sequences done by Studio 4C Lebron James "Chamber of Fear Commercial". -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiHpW55r-bU Utada Hikaru Music Video “Passion” (Opening theme to Kingdom Hearts II) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3txQCQFuG-U Glay Music Video “Survival -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F6oIHRt7FI Noiseman Sound Insect (short film with Spanish Subs) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVcBFocIVJY Sweat Punch 3: Comedy (short film with English Subs) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd3LCbnzFNw ----- Anime World Order Podcast -http://www.animeworldorder.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_14_2007_02_08.m4a Thurs, Feb 08 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:04:58 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, James Austin. This week, anime and manga will see an increased profile in Japanese government cultural exchange, and more on the new EVA movies. Plus some public denials. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, James Austin. (1:06:25) Links of interest ANN article on changes in Japanese cultural promotion towards anime and manga. -http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-13/japanese-government-promote-anime-and-manga CNN article on Japan using manga as propaganda. -http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/02/15/japan.cartoon.ap/ Picture of Gaza girl holding picture of Haruhi Suzumiya during a protest. Sign reads, "Stop killing the children". -http://www.afpbb.com/article/1174867 Hideki Anno statement on the new Evangelion movies -http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-20/hideaki-anno-releases-statement-about-new-evangelion-movies Coverage of the Anime Tour for the Cure convention controversy as told by theOtaku.com -http://www.theotaku.com/ Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_15_2007_02_22.mp3 Thurs, Feb 22 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:06:25 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, James Austin. This week, anime and manga will see an increased profile in Japanese government cultural exchange, and more on the new EVA movies. Plus some public denials. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, James Austin. (1:06:25) Links of interest ANN article on changes in Japanese cultural promotion towards anime and manga. -http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-13/japanese-government-promote-anime-and-manga CNN article on Japan using manga as propaganda. -http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/02/15/japan.cartoon.ap/ Picture of Gaza girl holding picture of Haruhi Suzumiya during a protest. Sign reads, "Stop killing the children". -http://www.afpbb.com/article/1174867 Hideki Anno statement on the new Evangelion movies -http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-20/hideaki-anno-releases-statement-about-new-evangelion-movies Coverage of the Anime Tour for the Cure convention controversy as told by theOtaku.com -http://www.theotaku.com/ Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_15_2007_02_22.m4a Thurs, Feb 22 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:06:25 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Angela Jordan, Clarissa Jewell. Angela's week in Japan and some bullets (a fancy way to say headlines in brief), in the episode we were supposed to do last week if we weren't snowed in. Note: If you're using an iPod, iTunes, Quicktime, or a player compatible with Apple version MP4 (.m4a), the Enhanced version will have plenty of pictures. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Angela Jordan, Clairissa Jewell (1:03:32) Angela Jordan's Website on deviantART - http://angelajordan.deviantart.com/ Evangelion Stamps as mentioned on Japan Post Homepage -http://www.post.japanpost.jp/kitte_hagaki/stamp/tokusyu/2006/h190223_t.html Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_16_2007_03_08.mp3 Thurs, Mar 08 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:03:32 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Angela Jordan, Clarissa Jewell. Angela's week in Japan and some bullets (a fancy way to say headlines in brief), in the episode we were supposed to do last week if we weren't snowed in. Note: If you're using an iPod, iTunes, Quicktime, or a player compatible with Apple version MP4 (.m4a), the Enhanced version will have plenty of pictures. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Angela Jordan, Clairissa Jewell (1:03:32) Angela Jordan's Website on deviantART - http://angelajordan.deviantart.com/ Evangelion Stamps as mentioned on Japan Post Homepage -http://www.post.japanpost.jp/kitte_hagaki/stamp/tokusyu/2006/h190223_t.html Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_16_2007_03_08.m4a Thurs, Mar 08 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:03:32 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. A summery of licenses from the New York City Comic Con and a look back at the American Anime Awards. A new feature on the Roundtable, a short form episode...if you want to call 35 minutes short. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. (35:25) Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_01_2007_03_08.mp3 Thurs, Mar 08 2007 23:00:00 GMT 35:25 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. A summery of licenses from the New York City Comic Con and a look back at the American Anime Awards. A new feature on the Roundtable, a short form episode...if you want to call 35 minutes short. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. (35:25) Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_01_2007_03_08.m4a Thurs, Mar 08 2007 23:00:00 GMT 35:25 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Courteney, Clarissa, Angela, Mel, and Carol. The first Girls Only episode. Tonight we will talk about allure of Boys Love, food in anime, revisit Superflat, and mention our favourite shoujo titles. Courteney, Clarissa, Angela, Mel, and Carol. No, we are not putting in our last names. (1:01:10) Links of Interest: Optional reading on Yaoi - http://www.sequentialtart.com/archive/jan05/art_0105_1.shtml - http://www.akibaangels.com/articles/06_2006/yaoiandBL.php Cooking Cute, a website on Bento - http://www.cookingcute.com/ Cooking Cute blog - http://mmmbento.livejournal.com/ An overlook on Superflat on Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superflat Takashi Murakami book Little Boy as mentioned on Yale Press - http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/book.asp?isbn=0300102852 Essay on Superflat by Julie Rauer - http://asianart.com/exhibitions/littleboy/intro.html Essay on Superflat by Hiroki Azuma - http://www.hirokiazuma.com/en/texts/superflat_en1.html Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_17_2007_03_15.mp3 Thurs, Mar 15 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:01:10 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Courteney, Clarissa, Angela, Mel, and Carol. The first Girls Only episode. Tonight we will talk about allure of Boys Love, food in anime, revisit Superflat, and mention our favourite shoujo titles. Courteney, Clarissa, Angela, Mel, and Carol. No, we are not putting in our last names. (1:01:10) Links of Interest: Optional reading on Yaoi - http://www.sequentialtart.com/archive/jan05/art_0105_1.shtml - http://www.akibaangels.com/articles/06_2006/yaoiandBL.php Cooking Cute, a website on Bento - http://www.cookingcute.com/ Cooking Cute blog - http://mmmbento.livejournal.com/ An overlook on Superflat on Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superflat Takashi Murakami book Little Boy as mentioned on Yale Press - http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/book.asp?isbn=0300102852 Essay on Superflat by Julie Rauer - http://asianart.com/exhibitions/littleboy/intro.html Essay on Superflat by Hiroki Azuma - http://www.hirokiazuma.com/en/texts/superflat_en1.html Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_17_2007_03_15.m4a Thurs, Mar 15 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:01:10 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Clarissa Jewell. Libre publishing in Japan issues a Cease and Desist, Bandai Visual announces simultaneous anime DVD release, and the declining Japanese Market. As the guys - and last names - return. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Clarissa Jewell (1:05:50) Links of interest Libre statement on CPM on their website - http://www.b-boy.jp/info17.html Bandai Visual Press Release on Freedom - http://www.bandaivisual.us/pdfs/PressRelease_FR_0320.pdf Icv2 on the declining Japanese market for anime and manga - http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/10246.html Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_18_2007_03_22.mp3 Thurs, Mar 22 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:05:50 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Clarissa Jewell. Libre publishing in Japan issues a Cease and Desist, Bandai Visual announces simultaneous anime DVD release, and the declining Japanese Market. As the guys - and last names - return. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak, Clarissa Jewell (1:05:50) Links of interest Libre statement on CPM on their website - http://www.b-boy.jp/info17.html Bandai Visual Press Release on Freedom - http://www.bandaivisual.us/pdfs/PressRelease_FR_0320.pdf Icv2 on the declining Japanese market for anime and manga - http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/10246.html Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_18_2007_03_22.m4a Thurs, Mar 22 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:05:50 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, Angela Jordan. The regular season finale. Listen to Mike get his ass kicked talking about simultaneous releases, manga edit back-pedalling, lessons on Otakuology, and Pokemon. Then listen to him return the favour talking about Anime North, with an important announcement in tow, one that you will see coming right down Dixon Rd. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, Angela Jordan (1:03:40) Links of interest Akiko Wada and Shoko Nakagawa in Private Lesson: Otakuology Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMynmhWqd-k Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieEB_JCB5Zc Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlz8Pc4yvbo Interview with Rika Matsumoto on Pokemon Anime Tenth Anniversary - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-27/10th-anniversary-of-pokemon-in-japan Anime North - http://www.animenorth.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_19_2007_03_29.mp3 Thurs, Mar 29 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:03:40 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, Angela Jordan. The regular season finale. Listen to Mike get his ass kicked talking about simultaneous releases, manga edit back-pedalling, lessons on Otakuology, and Pokemon. Then listen to him return the favour talking about Anime North, with an important announcement in tow, one that you will see coming right down Dixon Rd. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Courteney St. John, Angela Jordan (1:03:40) Links of interest Akiko Wada and Shoko Nakagawa in Private Lesson: Otakuology Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMynmhWqd-k Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieEB_JCB5Zc Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlz8Pc4yvbo Interview with Rika Matsumoto on Pokemon Anime Tenth Anniversary - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-27/10th-anniversary-of-pokemon-in-japan Anime North - http://www.animenorth.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_19_2007_03_29.m4a Thurs, Mar 29 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:03:40 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. A preview of the Spring/Summer 2007 anime season in Japan. All in under 30 minutes. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak (28:45) Links of Interest Spring/Summer anime preview by Dean Colak - http://www.cse.yorku.ca/~cs221009/review/ Random Curiosity Anime Blog - http://randomc.animeblogger.net/ Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_02_2007_04_03.mp3 Tue, Apr 03 2007 22:00:00 GMT 28:45 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. A preview of the Spring/Summer 2007 anime season in Japan. All in under 30 minutes. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak (28:45) Links of Interest Spring/Summer anime preview by Dean Colak - http://www.cse.yorku.ca/~cs221009/review/ Random Curiosity Anime Blog - http://randomc.animeblogger.net/ Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_02_2007_04_03.m4a Tue, Apr 03 2007 23:00:00 GMT 28:45 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. The vacation is over. This time around we will talk about developments and licenses coming from Anime Boston, then we will try to predict the future in terms of licenses for the rest of the summer. All this in a big bite size of a digest. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak (59:30) Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_03_2007_04_24.mp3 Tue, Apr 24 2007 22:00:00 GMT 59:30 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak. The vacation is over. This time around we will talk about developments and licenses coming from Anime Boston, then we will try to predict the future in terms of licenses for the rest of the summer. All this in a big bite size of a digest. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Dean Colak (59:30) Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_03_2007_04_24.m4a Tue, Apr 24 2007 23:00:00 GMT 59:30 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke. Finally our 20th episode!! This time, we will talk about legal downloads, Mothers and anime, and more Anime North talk (yeah we're still kissing up). The last episode before the big convention. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke (66:20) Links of interest Anime and Television In Toronto Podcast - http://animetelevisiontoronto.blogspot.com/ Mike's Original Column on Mothers Day on ANN - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/from-the-gallery/2004-05-13 Anime World Order Podcast - http://www.animeworldorder.com Anime North - http://www.animenorth.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_20_2007_05_10.mp3 Thurs, May 10 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:06:20 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke. Finally our 20th episode!! This time, we will talk about legal downloads, Mothers and anime, and more Anime North talk (yeah we're still kissing up). The last episode before the big convention. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke (66:20) Links of interest Anime and Television In Toronto Podcast - http://animetelevisiontoronto.blogspot.com/ Mike's Original Column on Mothers Day on ANN - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/from-the-gallery/2004-05-13 Anime World Order Podcast - http://www.animeworldorder.com Anime North - http://www.animenorth.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_20_2007_05_10.m4a Thurs, May 10 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:20 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas Mp3 ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak. The rebound episode. More on live actions in relation to Viz, Maison Ikkoku, and Negima. Then Dean fires off a sniper shot of a bullet. Our second and final night from Anime North. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak. (64:45) Check the blog for links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_22_2007_05_26.mp3 Mon, May 28 2007 22:00:00 GMT 1:04:45 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak. The rebound episode. More on live actions in relation to Viz, Maison Ikkoku, and Negima. Then Dean fires off a sniper shot of a bullet. Our second and final night from Anime North. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Dean Colak. (64:45) Check the blog for links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_22_2007_05_26.m4a Mon, May 28 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:04:45 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke, Angela Jordan. 21 is Anime Roundtables 13 or 4. So here's what we decided to put up from the ill fated episode. First, a brief re-hash of our conversation on the controversy surrounding manga cafes and rental shops in Asia and North America. Then we will have a word from Anime North as one of the organizers come on the show. Also we will talk about what happened to ep. 21, version 1. Hopefully putting the ghosts of 21 finally to rest. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke, Angela Jordan. With Special Guest Norm McEvoy. (38:14) Check the blog for links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_21_ver2_2007_05_26.m4a Sun, Jun 10 2007 23:00:00 GMT 38:14 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser. Part one of our special episode with the owners of The Comic Den Mississauga. First up we will reminisce over the last 28 years in business. Then we will talk about the Nymphet controversy...you expect us not to talk about it? Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser. (57:25) Links of Interest: Translation Blog Entry by the Nymphet creator Kaworu Watashiya on the North American Cancellation - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-06-07/nymphet-creator-u.s-publisher-blog-on-cancellation Blog Entry by Seven Seas President Jason DeAngelis on the Nymphet cancellation - http://www.gomanga.com/blog/01.php Promo: Fast Karate For the Gentleman - http://www.daveandjoel.com/ Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_23_part1_2007_06_11.m4a Mon, Jun 11 2007 23:00:00 GMT 57:25 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser. Our special with the owners of The Comic Den Mississauga continues. We will start with giving some respect for Seven Seas over the Nymphet controversy, and some memories of Canada Customs. Then, a bullets segment where we talk about Death Note in China, and crime in Akihabara. Also, more phone calls and knocks at the door. And ramune now joins the ranks of pop rocks and rock candy as types of food and drink that make themselves heard on the show. This topping off the longest episode yet. And it was as good as it was long. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser. (41:25) Links of Interst: Details on Daily Yomiuri report on increasing crime in Akihabara - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-06-12/yomiuri-crime-akihabara Twelve Girls Band Official Website - http://www.12girls.org/english/index.asp Charcot Marie Tooth Association. Information on the disorder that Terry Visser has - http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/ Promo: Anime Pacific - http://animepacific.blogspot.com/ Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_23_part2_2007_06_11.m4a Mon, Jun 11 2007 23:00:00 GMT 41:25 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser. One final digest to end off the summer. In this one, we talk at length about the ADV/Geneon deal announced earlier this week. We give our own speculations on the deal, as well as give a brief history of Geneon/Pioneer distribution, and distribution in Canada. We call it a digest, but...it's still almost an hour long. Yeah, I guess we can't shut up. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser. (57:35) Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_04_2007_08_31.m4a Fri, Aug 31 2007 23:00:00 GMT 57:35 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan. Part one of the season premier. We’ll start off with what’s been on the crew’s watching and reading lists and then reminisce about the recent FanExpo Canada (aka CNAnime). But before all that, Mike let’s off a little steam with a first insult…don’t expect this too often. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan (1:06:05) Links of interest: Hobbystar Marketing (Host of CNAnime/FanExpo Canada) - http://www.hobbystar.com/hobbystar/ Promo: Anime and Television in Toronto - http://animetelevisiontoronto.blogspot.com/ Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_24_part1_2007_09_06.m4a Thu, Sep 6 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:05 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan. The season premier continues with talk about the Wall Street Journal editorial critical of the Japanese government’s use of anime and manga in their self promotion. And then in the bullets we’ll talk about New Generation's latest moves, and how the anime industry in Japan does versus the Love Hotel industry. We know who won, but we’ll talk about it anyway. Our longest and most shocking episode yet. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan (48:20) Links of Interest: Wall Street Journal Editorial by Bianca Bosker - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118851157811713921.html?mod=googlenews_wsj New Generation Press Release - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-08-24/new-generation-pictures-announces-opening-of-new-branch-production-office-in-shanghai Pictures from Negima Live Action presentation - http://www.mainichi-msn.co.jp/entertainment/manga/graph/20070903/ Promos: Anime Round Table and Review - http://www.animeroundtableandreview.com Up a Paddle Podcast - http://upapaddle.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_24_part2_2007_09_06.m4a Thu, Sep 6 2007 23:00:00 GMT 48:20 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Adam Grant. After a one week hiatus, we welcome a newcomer and get a legal opinion on fansubs in Canada and around the world. And then we briefly talk about broadcast preempting in Japan. Peppered with pr0n talk...check that...burried by... Most outrageous episode yet. You've been warned. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Adam Grant. (1:06:25) Links of Interest: Details of Kyoto prefecture murder: http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20070918p2a00m0na006000c.html Promos: Dave and Joel's Fast Karate For The Gentleman: http://www.daveandjoel.com Anime World Order: http://www.animeworldorder.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_25_2007_09_20.m4a Thu, Sep 20 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:25 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant. The big talk of the week is of course Geneon's pull out of DVD sales in North America. We'll give our thoughts on it, and naturally don't think of this as definitive, or even needed. But it was worth talking about. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant. (52:21) Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_05_2007_09_27.m4a Thu, Sep 27 2007 22:00:00 GMT 52:22 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Adam Grant, Courteney St. John. The other thing taped this week. A defence of Kodomo no Jikan and then some brief talk about the change in the Japanese government and it's relationship to anime and manga. And somehow we managed to get through this episode without talking about School Days... Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Adam Grant, Courteney St. John (1:02:38) Promos: Ninja Consultant: http://ninjaconsultant.com Eeeper's Choice: http://www.eeeperschoice.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_26_2007_09_27.m4a Thu, Sep 27 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:02:38 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan. This week, our prospects for the Manganovel download service. Then bullets talking about the Negima Live action, CBC and Spirited Away, Mokona Apapa's (CLAMP) Kimono book, and the Romeo x Juliet cease and desist. And since we forgot to say it on the show, Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!! Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan (1:05:40) Links of interest Manganovel Website: http://www.manganovel.com Promo: Anime and Television in Toronto: http://animetelevisiontoronto.blogspot.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_27_2007_10_04.m4a Thu, Oct 04 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:40 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant. After a week off, a follow up on downloading and opinions on the iPod....oh and in anime stuff, more on pre-emptings on Japanese TV, and what's coming on Canadian TV. Also a conversation on the "big volume more pages" trend in manga. If I use the word "omnibus" I may get hurt. And finally, to fulfill our official obligations, some Anime North news...not necessarily in that order. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant (1:06) Links of interest. Anime North Website http://www.animenorth.com Omni TV Ontario (the station showing the Nana Live Actions) http://www.omnitv.ca/ontario Mike's Original Column on ANN on J-Dramas on Canadian TV http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/from-the-gallery/2003-10-26 Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_28_2007_10_18.m4a Thu, Oct 18 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:00 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant. First we start talking about anime titles with multiple series and seasons and why they're animated in the first place. Second, more on Canadian TV. Then getting more serious, animators and cosplayers forming associations for improved conditions. Finally in the bullets, the Japanese government asking their American counterparts for help in the downloading issue, soldiers who are anime fans, and reactions to more live action announcements. First foursome in almost a month. And Adam couldn't be happier. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant (1:06:30) Promo: Anime Pacific - http://animepacific.blogspot.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_29_2007_10_25.m4a Thu, Oct 25 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:30 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant. Talk about the Japanese Government survey on regulating "Harmful Material", and a brief conversation on "Realizing Gundam". Sprinkled with how Mike screwed up giving away candy during Halloween, and the ups and downs of Canadian Dollar parity (especially when Canada Customs gets involved) at the beginning; and an interesting request by Adam at the very end...one that will not surprise you one bit. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant (1:06:18) Links of Interest iMaid Cafe new website - http://www.imccanada.com Icarus Publishing Blog (Read October 17 Entry) - http://www.icaruscomics.com/wp_web/ Promo: Up A Paddle - http://upapaddle.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_30_2007_11_01.m4a Thu, Nov 01 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:18 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant. The Baskin Robbins episode. In it we'll have a serious discussion about anime's depiction of war on the eve of Remeberance Day in Canada. On the lighter side we'll talk about Halko Momoi, One Pound Gospel, cultural figures in Japan, and the Perry Bible Fellowship. mmmmm....ice cream..... Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant (1:06:24) Links of interest Perry Bible Fellowship Comics - http://www.pbfcomics.com Halko Momoi's Official Site - http://www.momoi.com Macross F Preview Video - http://macross.co.jp/?id=special,2007111001 Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_31_2007_11_08.m4a Thu, Nov 08 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:24 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Dean Colak. Dean's return episode where he gives his thoughts on recent anime news, and then his impressions of the current fall season...about a quarter of a way through. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Dean Colak (39:40) Links of Interest Random Curiosity Anime Blog - http://randomc.animeblogger.net/ Anime Nano Blog Directory - http://www.animenano.com/ Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema - http://www.wfac.ca/ Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_digest_06_2007_11_08.m4a Mon, Nov 12 2007 13:00:00 GMT 39:40 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Mohamed Sharmarke. This week, School Days and its prospects in North America. We'll also remember Steve Pearl and a bygone era in North American fandom. Don't worry, most of this is still not as serious as it sounds. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Mohamed Sharmarke (1:06:20) Links of interest The School Days question on Anime Nation's Ask John - http://www.animenation.net/news/askjohn.php?id=1678 Gothamist Blog on the NY Subway Couple - http://gothamist.com/2007/11/09/best_of_luck_to.php Justin Sevakis tribute to Steve Pearle on ANN - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/buried-treasure/2007-11-15 Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema - http://www.wfac.ca Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival - http://www.reelasian.com/ Promo: Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentleman - http://www.daveandjoel.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_32_2007_11_15.m4a Thu, Nov 15 2007 13:00:00 GMT 1:06:20 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Angela Jordan. The reputation of foreigners in Japan, ADV's latest moves online, the latest in anime merchandising, and Death Note trully coming to North America. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Angela Jordan (1:06:10) Links of Interest @Wiki blog on Halloween subway incident - http://www12.atwiki.jp/halloweenterro/ Best Haruhi Tissue Box Joke (better than what Adam and Mike said) - http://www.dannychoo.com/fauna_detail/eng/621/Haruhi+Tissue+Boxes/ Promo: Ninja Consultant - http://ninjaconsultant.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_33_2007_11_22.m4a Thu, Nov 22 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:10 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant. Our view of Justin Sevakis' open letter to the anime industry. In the bullets, the closing of the Toronto maid cafe, celebrity divorces, CSI DeathNote, and an American adaptation of Train Man to come. And finally Adam requests a guest spot on the Happy House of Hentai. Tell me what doesn't belong? Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant. (1:05:33) Links of Interest Justin Sevakis' Letter on ANN - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/editorial/2007-11-25 Blog entry on iMaid Cafe closing - http://www.blogto.com/tno/2007/11/imaid_cafetos_first_cosplay_fetish_gateway_closes/ Tokyo Anime Center - http://www.animecenter.jp/jp/200711/27154822.php Danny Choo blog on Japanese men prefering 2D girls over 3D - http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/1279/Japanese+Men+Prefer+2D/ Promos Anime Round Table and Review - http://www.animeroundtableandreview.com Eeeper's Choice - http://eeeperschoice.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_34_2007_11_29.m4a Thu, Nov 29 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:33 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser. We'll warm up with manga talk about Kodocha, Genshiken and Translucent, and anime talk concerning the Haruhi Dub. Then we'll talk about Arthur Smith's response to the open letter to the industry. In the bullets, Marvel manga, Gundam Bars, Busou Renkin on DVD, Futari Ecchi's limited manga release, and the voluntary pull on My Santa (which really should be permanent). The real last episode of 2007. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser (1:06:05) Links of Interest Arthur Smith's Open Letter - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/industry-comments/arthur-smith-open-letter-on-fansubbing Azumi Movie Trailer on Apple Website - http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/azumi/ Prelim images from X-Men and Wolverine manga on The Publisher's Weekly Beat Blog - http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/10/marvel-and-del-rey-announce-manga-pact/ Pictures of Gundam theme Bar on Akibablog - http://www.akibablog.net/archives/2007/12/bar-zeon-071216.html Promo: Anime World Order - http://www.animeworldorder.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_35_2007_12_20.m4a Thu, Dec 20 2007 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:05 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant. We start off the New Year by talking about the Genshiken creator's impressions of fandom today. Then some words about the changes at Seven Seas and art exhibitions, with a plug for an exhibit by one of our own...assuming you can get through the first 20 minutes of holiday talk. Remind me to keep the idle chat short next week. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant. (1:06:20) Links of interest Kio Shimoku interview in Publishers Weekly - http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6517850.html?nid=2789 Angela Jordan's are exhibit, "Seeking Dialogue" on Facebook (requires Facebook membership) - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7109748363 Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_36_2008_01_17.m4a Thu, Jan 17 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:20 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Mohamed Sharmarke. This week, more on dead and burried anime ventures, and grave digging. First thoughts on Geneon's library, then the end of Hirameki, Viz and single discs on some titles, and ADV's latest moves (Newtype USA, Anime Channel linear, UK operations). Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Mohamed Sharmarke (1:05:55) Promo: Anime Genesis - http://www.anime-gen.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_37_2008_01_24.m4a Thu, Jan 24 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:55 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Adam Grant. Sorry for the delay as Mike is still in shock after listening to the episode again while preparing it for upload. We start this week by welcoming Neil back and talking about political discourse in cartoons over the last 30 years. Then a trip to the political and legal pages concerning the death of a 10 year old in Indonesia (with a politician linking Naruto to it), and the latest in the Odex saga in Singapore. And finally the obligatory ADV talk. That's assuming you can get past the fact that both Neil and Adam are around the table unleashed...you've been warned. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Adam Grant, James Austin. (1:03:30) Links of Interest An Ethereal Shard Blog on the Indonesian story - http://foreignprophecies.blogspot.com/2008/01/indonesian-boy-died-after-watching.html The Straits Times on the Odex case - http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Courts%2Band%2BCrime/STIStory_201361.html Promos Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentleman - http://www.daveandjoel.com Up a Paddle - http://upapaddle.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_38_2008_01_31.m4a Thu, Jan 31 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:03:30 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant. We start with Mike helping Adam and Angela complete their Geneon libraries, and look back on Angela's art exhibit at York University. Then in earnest we wonder about Tekkon Kinkreet's Oscar worthiness. In the bullets, our first news from Anime North, throwing away Japanese porn being illegal, the "House Where Totoro Lives" being saved, and Tommy Lee Jones in Akihabara. Somewhere in all of this is Adam's most outrageous comment said (yet). A prize for the first person who can find it. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant. (1:06:22) Links of Interest Angela Jordan's Website on devianART - http://angelajordan.deviantart.com/ iPod Enhanced/AAC version of episode #16 (Angela's trip to Japan with slide show in file) on Comic Den's archive - http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_16_2007_03_08.m4a Anime North Website - http://www.animenorth.com Man arrested for dumping porn collection - http://www.japantoday.com/jp/news/427218 "House where Totoro Lives" being preserved - http://mdn.mainichi.jp/national/news/20080205p2a00m0et035000c.html Tommy Lee Jones commercial in Akihabara - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQoiYp3fqBU Promo Ninja Consultant - http://www.ninjaconsultant.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_39_2008_02_07.m4a Thu, Feb 07 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:22 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Adam Grant. Sorry for the delay since Mike was actually enjoying more than a few post Valentines Day drinks. This week, after the Gospel according to Neil and Adam, and Mike's chocolate odyssey, some thoughts on Funimation and Geneon, the closing of the Sakura Wars cafe, some EVA hot coffee, and the latest attempt at lonely otaku money in Akihabara. Then the obligatory Valentines and anime talk. With your predictable spins. Lordy, lordy, look who's forty...and this episode is likely to leave more than a few grey hairs. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Adam Grant. (1:06:35) Info on the Girls Bedroom service in Akihabara - http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/1359/Japanese+Girls+Bedroom/ The Sakura Wars Romando Cafe - http://sakura-taisen.com/romando/ Techinsight Japan on the EVA Coffee cans - http://japan.techinsight.jp/2008/02/kanbayashi200802121105.html The Podcast of a friend that Neil referred to in the episode - http://www.theoffline.com/ Please accept these chocolates as an apology for being late this week - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr4n6z4Fzw8 Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_40_2008_02_14.m4a Thu, Feb 14 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:35 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Dean Colak, w/ cameo by Neil Sinclair. This week, we start with Dean's thoughts on the TV season thus far in Japan. Then we offer a our thoughts on the end of the Blu-ray, HD-DVD war. In the second half we read a somewhat interesting e-mail and respond in kind, then we express our shock and awe over the latest live action adaptation announcement. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Dean Colak, with cameo by Neil Sinclair. (1:06:10) Listen to it here or download from the links below. Links and updated feeds to be done shortly. Links of Interest Anime Academy Blog - http://animeacademy.wordpress.com/ CityNews coverage of the Queen St. fire - http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_19772.aspx Suspect Video website - http://www.suspectvideo.com/ Interview with owner of Suspect Video - http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_19944.aspx Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_41_2008_02_21.m4a Thu, Feb 21 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:10 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant. We start off with Apple and Oscar talk, then come back to Canada Border Services' increasing library of banned material (of course hentai anime and manga stuff). In short the return of some recent classics, the return of ADV, and Butler Cafes looking to hire (Adam and James may have a chance). Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Adam Grant (1:06:30) Links of Interest "Once" Official US Website - http://www.foxsearchlight.com/once/ Canada Border Services Agency list of prohibited materials in PDF - http://www.gomorrahy.com/cbsa-piu-q4-07.pdf Icarus Blog on both Canada Border Services and Butler Cafes - http://www.icaruscomics.com/wp_web/?p=1128 Theage.com article on Butler Cafes - http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/boys-school-cafe-offers-geek-girls-tea-and-fantasy/2007/11/09/1194329511424.html AFP article on Butler Cafe with foreign servers - http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hhBQ7ji0pVP194qcI36ojROut10Q Employment application for Butler Cafe (in English, looking for foreign help) - http://www.butlerscafe.com/staff_wanted.html Promo R5 Central - http://r5central.wordpress.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_42_2008_02_28.m4a Thu, Feb 28 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:30 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Adam Grant. With Neil and Adam again at the same time, you can only do so much, just ask the idle talk. But somewhere in the mess we talk about the mix between Death Note, Naruto, Bully, and school violence (and a tasty mix at that), ADV deciding to finally blame downloads, Disney teaming up with Japan, Right Stuf's first acquisition of 2008, and a successful busty defense (one Adam would certainly use). Plus perhaps the most memorable moment yet in the show's history. See if you can pick all of that out, maybe there will be a prize...maybe. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Adam Grant. (1:05:10) Links of Interest AC3 Website - http://www.ac-cubed.ca/ CTV on Bully video game controversy - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080304/bully_game_080304/20080304/ CTV on Disney in Japan - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080306/Disney_japan_080306/20080306?hub=Entertainment Serena Kozakura story w/video - http://www.weirdasianews.com/2008/03/04/court-finds-model-innocent-based-on-breast-size/ Promo Eeeper's Choice - http://eeeperschoice.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_43_2008_03_06.m4a Thu, Mar 06 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:10 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Angela Jordan, Clarissa Jewel, Carol Saad. The second All Girls/White Day episode. Presented in two parts. In part one, Clarissa returns from her year in Japan and starts to recount some of her favourite moments from her year there, from travelling Japan and other parts of Asia, to food, and to life as a university student at Meiji U in Tokyo. Angela Jordan, Clarissa Jewel, Carol Saad (53:00) Links of Interest Meiji University Website in English - http://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/ Himeji Castle Official Website in English - http://www.himeji-castle.gr.jp/index/English/ Tokyo Big Sight Official Website in English - http://www.bigsight.jp/english/ Comic Market Official Website in English - http://www.comiket.co.jp/index_e.html Kit Kat Official Japanese Website - http://www.breaktown.com/ The 3 Yen Blog on Strange Japanese Food (Clarissa's culinary experiences have nothing on this) - http://food.3yen.com/category/strange/ Promos Anime Pacific - http://animepacific.blogspot.com Anime World Order - http://www.animeworldorder.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_44_part1_2008_03_13.m4a Thu, Mar 13 2008 23:00:00 GMT 53:00 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Angela Jordan, Clarissa Jewel, Carol Saad. The second All Girls/White Day episode. Presented in two parts. In part two, Clarissa's memories of Japan continue with some of her anime adventures, from clubs to the biggest adventure of them all...Comiket. And yes, Genshiken isn't that far fetched. Also some thoughts on Japanese Kit Kat and Crunchyroll. Angela Jordan, Clarissa Jewel, Carol Saad (24:24) Links of Interest Meiji University Website in English - http://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/ Himeji Castle Official Website in English - http://www.himeji-castle.gr.jp/index/English/ Tokyo Big Sight Official Website in English - http://www.bigsight.jp/english/ Comic Market Official Website in English - http://www.comiket.co.jp/index_e.html Kit Kat Official Japanese Website - http://www.breaktown.com/ The 3 Yen Blog on Strange Japanese Food (Clarissa's culinary experiences have nothing on this) - http://food.3yen.com/category/strange/ Promos Anime Pacific - http://animepacific.blogspot.com Anime World Order - http://www.animeworldorder.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_44_part2_2008_03_13.m4a Thu, Mar 13 2008 23:00:00 GMT 24:24 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Angela Jordan, Dean Colak. This week, some thoughts on St. Patrick's Day and Easter, the fallout from a quick and painful Artist Alley registration, Tekkon Kinkreet as a "bookend" to the Japanese anime industry (and goes somewhere else), and a lash out on life sized anime dolls. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Angela Jordan, Dean Colak (1:06:20) Links of Interest Anime Academy Blog on Anime Drinking Buddies - http://animeacademy.wordpress.com/2008/03/17/downin-some-guinness-anime-characters-that-would-make-good-drinking-buddies/ One Pound Gospel Live Action on Drama Wiki - http://wiki.d-addicts.com/1_Pound_no_Fukuin Anime Boston Website - http://www.animeboston.com/?org Haruhi on Paper Moon Doll Company page - https://secure.pmoon.co.jp/TOUSHINDAI/index.html Promos: Up A Paddle - http://upapaddle.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_45_2008_03_20.m4a Thu, Mar 20 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:20 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Enrico Bianco. This week, we begin with some thoughts from a fan translator and James' attempt to see Kite Liberator on the big screen. Then we talk at length about Crunchyroll. Anime Boston's registration issues, more Someday's Dreamers anime, and the first Geneon rescue are loaded and shot in the bullets segment. And finally, Mike responds to being called out on the blog...then Adam finishes the job. Note: We mentioned that we were video taping the episode but due to technical difficulties, we don't have it available. We apologize...although I am glad, otherwise you would have caught me singing an Easter Carol. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Enrico Bianco. (1:05:55) Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_46_2008_03_27.m4a Thu, Mar 27 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:55 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, Adam Grant, Mohammed Sharmarke, Geoff Greig. The regular season finale. First some thoughts on reading manga in digital forms. Then after seeing IGN's elaborate April Fools joke, we talk about a few good ones. Then a listener e-mail prompts a discussion on the merits of North American cartoons over the last 20 years. In an extended bullets segment, we talk about Joe Hisashi, X Japan, Gonzo and open pricing, the used book market in Japan, and a kicker you'd have to hear to believe. And once again, we tried to video tape the show, and technical difficulties prevented it from being available again. Thank god again too, we said waaaay too much during the breaks. Someone up there must like me. Mike Nicolas, Adam Grant, Mohamed Sharmarke, Geoff Greig. (1:06) Links of Interest DS Vision: A DS flash card with the Nintendo Seal of Approval (Japanese site)- http://www.dsvision.jp/ IGN's April Fools Joke along with a behind the scenes video - http://movies.ign.com/articles/863/863492p1.html IGN's interview with the director for their April Fools joke - http://wii.ign.com/articles/864/864098p1.html Rainfall Films (IGN's accomplice) - http://www.rainfallfilms.com/ Bookoff: Japanese used bookstore chain (English Website) - http://www.bookoff.co.jp/en/index.html An article on the kicker in the bullets segment - http://www.weirdasianews.com/2008/03/23/stripper-hired-to-dance-at-funeral/ Yawara on Animeigo site along with pre order form - http://www.animeigo.com/PRODUCTS/YAWARA.t Promo: Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentleman - http://daveandjoel.com Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_47_2008_04_03.m4a Thu, Apr 03 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:00 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Enrico Bianco, Matt Austin. In our first episode in more than a month, and the final one before Anime North, we talk about the licenses that happened around another convention, and the questions that have arisen from them. Then our attention turns to Japan. First what they feel are the best anime features of all time, and then bad behavior in Akihabara. And we do it with two Austins. Trust me, when you hear them, you’ll know they’re related. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Enrico Bianco, Matt Austin. (1:05:45) Check the website for show notes and links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_48_2008_05_07.m4a Wed, May 07 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:45 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Mohamed Sharmarke. I don't know if it was us trying to deal with the feedback with the speakers in the room (something we rarely use), or the fact it was 11:30pm and we were all very tired, but it might sound a little faded. Apologies in advance. In our first episode this year from Anime North, we once again come back to Makoto Shinkai. Then talk about the themes in the Animania documentary taped at AN in 2006. Finally three bullets, Japanese takes on manga with heart, Takeshi Murakami's 15 million dollar sale, and Jojo's tension with Islam. And at the end of it all, we say goodbye to Angela who will be heading for Japan to teach english beginning in August. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Angela Jordan, Mohamed Sharmarke (1:05:35) Check the website for show notes and links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_49_2008_05_23.m4a Wed, May 23 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:35 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Neil Sinclair, Adam Grant, w/ Norm McEvoy. Mike and James apologize and look back on the headache that was the Saturday night (early Sunday) taping of the historic episode 50 at Anime North. Despite all of the off topic talk (which was edited out and will be made available on a later date), we did manage to talk for a very long time about the Jojo’s controversy. Then our annual visit from Norm as he chimes in on the controversy and how the convention had gone to that point. Then Mike and James apologize again. Sho Ga Nai (It can’t be helped) Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Neil Sinclair, Adam Grant, with appearance by Norm McEvoy (1:00:23) Also a quick reminder to check out pics from the tapings from our Facebook group. Check the website for show notes and links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_50_2008_05_24.m4a Wed, May 24 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:00:23 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser. The crew brave a thunderstorms and passing trains to bring you their thoughts on much of the industry happenings in the two months since the last episode, skipping an episode intro to do so. Anime in the first segment, then manga in the second segment. Then during Final Insults, we reveal a very interesting segment of the Visser family tree (one you have to hear to believe). Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser (1:05:47) Check the website for show notes and links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_51_2008_08_07.m4a Thu, Aug 07 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:47 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Clarissa Jewell. After another month off, here we are with the season premere. After starting off the season talking a little bit about the Toronto conventions, we'll go through the legal items talking about the Canadian Bill C-61 (a proposed ammendment to the copyright act and then a legal paper trying to justify the need for fansubs (and how it's flawed in Adam's eyes). All that peppered with a discussion on fan auctions and dating, and a question that got asked over and over again. And if you thought having Neil paired with Adam was fun, wait until you hear what happens when Adam and Clarissa are paired up here for the first time... Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Clarissa Jewell (1:06:21) Check the website for show notes and links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_52_2008_09_18.m4a Thu, Sep 18 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:06:21 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk Mike Nicolas iPod Enhanced ver. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Neil Sinclair, Adam Grant. Neil makes his first appearance of the season, and find out what he and Adam say about Clarissa when she’s not here. Also some video game talk, and Neil’s take on Fan Expo in the idle talk. Then getting down to business, we talk about the end of Toonami and what to look forward to in Anime on TV in the future, then a lone bullet about a widower and an inflatable doll…do you think we should have talked about Japan’s new Prime Minister instead? Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Neil Sinclair, Adam Grant (1:05:12) Check the website for show notes and links. Anime Roundtable E-mail: roundtable@thecomicden.com Web: http://www.animeroundtable.com Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Feed for iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2008 http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_53_2008_09_25.m4a Thu, Sep 25 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1:05:12 Anime, Manga, Discussion, Talk