Episode 123: Sketch the Mnemosyne

We’ve got a good show this week. We talk about the news and Bleach. We also review Sketchbook ~full color’S~ and Mnemosyne no Musumetachi. Check it out.

Mnemosyne no Musumetachi – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for crackers.
Sketchbook ~full color’S~ – Wait until it hits the US and NetFlix it.

Show Notes

Music

Intro – Alsatia by Galneryus from Mnemosyne
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase

Reviews

Mnemosyne no Musumetachi
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Sketchbook ~full color’S~
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Manga Pulse 18: Magical Negi Genshiken… or something

This week Tim and Weltall have a great show. They never fail to insult my Alaskan heritage, but then they do a trivia contest for the listeners, so I guess I’ll forgive them… this time. They review Genshiken and Negima!: Magister Negi Magi. Check it out!

Negima!: Magister Negi Magi – Read it now
Genshiken – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for crackers.

Show Notes

Music

Intro – Shichitenhakki Shijou Shugi by Kotoko from Hayate no Gotoku!
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase

Reviews

Negima!: Magister Negi Magi
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Genshiken
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Anime Wasabi 2008: Recap

Well, Anime Wasabi 2008 has come and gone. I had a good time, and here is the run down.

Friday afternoon/evening was pretty quiet. It started off a bit disorganized, with some of the early panels not happening, no schedules, etc. But people were showing up, the artists were there, and the mood was friendly and mellow. Later in the evening the panels got better, Jan Scott-Frazier’s panel was a lot of fun, check out the audio in the previous post.

Saturday was a lot busier. Many more people showed up, I estimate between 750-1000. There were some good panels, including Kyle Hebert’s Dubbing 101 panel, the artist’s alley was hopping, and people were having lots of fun. Later in the evening it was time for the musical acts. There were a number of them, the biggest being the Royal Dead, a group from Japan consisting of a female vocalists and a male electric violinist. Their music was quite good, and the turnout was good. Their opening act, JFF, was a bit… less. The group of women sang but didn’t actually play their instruments, it was like guitar syncing? Anyways, Royal Dead was where it was at. Afterwards Kyle did his Hentai MST3K.

Sunday was quiet, Some how-to panels, Q&A panels and Jason Martin’s Breaking into Art (audio to follow) panel.

Some personal notes. I got a chance to spend some time with Jason and Heather of ArtPlayMix.com. They are a husband-wife team that do independent character design and illustrations. Their artwork is amazing, and they do shows where you can buy their art. You can also buy art direct from their site, so I highly recommend that you check it out. You might also be seeing some of their artwork decorating a new Anime-Pulse.com website in the months to come. They’re great people to spend time with, and they’re also local which is a big plus.

Overall impressions of the con were good. It was a first-year con, which comes with it’s own problems. Attendance was good considering that aspect. Hightower, the director, kept things running smoothly and was a real pleasure to work with. I didn’t see any unhappy guests or attendees at this con, which was nice to see. I hope that Anime Wasabi will return next year as well.

Photo Album below

Episode 122: Majokko Deer Man

We’ve got a great show this week, on shiny new laptops. We review Majokko Tsukune-chan and the JDrama Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi. We also talk about the news and Bleach. Check it out.

Majokko Tsukune-chan – Download Now!
Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi – Download Now!

Show Notes

Music

Intro – Blaze by Kotoko from Shakugan no Shana II
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase

Reviews

Majokko Tsukune-chan
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi
Wikipedia
Official Site

Manga Pulse 17: Vampire Hunter D is movin' movin'….

This week Tim and Weltall have a great show. They review Vampire Hunter D and Ohikkoshi. They also do a bit of non-manga news.

Vampire Hunter D – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for crackers.
Ohikkoshi – Read it now!

Show Notes

Music

Intro – Heartbreaking Romance by Kanako Ito from Hatenkou Yuugi
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase

Reviews

Vampire Hunter D
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Ohikkoshi
Wikipedia
Anime News Network

Episode 121: Ryofuko-chan + Vampire. Why God Why?

We’ve got a good show this week. In spite of reviewing two horrible shows, we also have some fan reviews and a con report. So check it out.

Rosario + Vampire – Even if you receive it as a present. Burn the disc and piss on the ashes.
Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan – Even if you receive it as a present. Burn the disc and piss on the ashes.

Show Notes

Music

Intro – Faint Love by Megumi Hayashibara from Asagiri No Miko
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase

Reviews

Rosario + Vampire
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Ryofuko-chan
Anime News Network
Official Site

Manga Pulse 16: Once Upon a 666 Sata… I mean O-Parts Hunter

Tim and Weltall have a great show for you this week. They review Once Upon a Glashma and O-Parts Hunter (666 Satan). As usual, no one escapes the hate of the hosts, including me. Don’t forget to use the promo code ANIMEPULSE at SubscribeManga.com for a free issue with a new subscription.

Once Upon a Glashma – Read it at Borders.
O-Parts Hunter – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for crackers.

Show Notes

Music

Intro – Reflectia by Eufonius from True Tears
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase

Reviews

Once Upon a Glashma
Anime News Network

O-Parts Hunter
Wikipedia
Anime News Network

Episode 120: Hayate no Symphonia

We’ve got a great show this week. We review Hayate no Gotoku and Tales of Symphonia. We also talk about the news and who is better, William F**king Shatner or Patrick Stewart. Check it out.

Hayate no Gotoku – Download Now!
Tales of Symphonia – Wait until it hits the US and NetFlix it.

Show Notes

Check out SubscribeManga.com. A new site where you can subscribe to a manga series for cheaper than retail and better shipping than Amazon. Use the promo code ANIMEPULSE when you purchase a new subscription and receive a free issue.

Music

Intro – Kazahane by Haruka Shimotsuki from H2O ~Footprints in the Sand~
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase

Reviews

Hayate no Gotoku
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Tales of Symphonia
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Official Site

Manga Pulse 15: Alichino! *Bless you*….. And some Hana-Kimi

Another great show by Tim and Weltall. This week they review Alichino and Hana-Kimi and talk about more news. Check it out.

Alichino – Read it at Borders.
Hana-Kimi – Read it at Borders.

Show Notes

Music

Intro – Tabi no Tochuu by Natsumi Kiyoura from Spice and Wolf
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase

Reviews

Alichino
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Tokyopop Site

Hana-Kimi
Wikipedia
Anime News Network
Viz Site