Anime Roundtable

Anime Roundtable #1: March 2 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #2: March 9 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #3: March 30 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #4: September 28 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Anime Roundtable #5: October 12 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Anime Roundtable #6: November 2 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #7: November 9 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #8: November 16 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #9: November 23 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #10: November 30 2006

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #11: January 18 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #12: January 25 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #13: February 1 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #14: February 8 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #15: February 22 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #16: March 8 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable Digest #1: March 8 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #17: March 15 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #18: March 22 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #19: March 29 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:08:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable Digest #2: April 3 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable Digest #3: April 24 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #20: May 10 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #22: May 26 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #21 version 2: May 26 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sat, 26 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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 iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007

Anime Roundtable #23 Part One: June 11 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #23 Part Two: June 11 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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 Interest: 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

Anime Roundtable Digest #4: August 31 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #24 Part One: September 6 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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 iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007

Anime Roundtable #24 Part Two: September 6 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:00:00 GMT

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 iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007

Anime Roundtable #25: September 20 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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 iTunes: http://podcasts.thecomicden.com/anime_roundtable_feed.xml Feed for mp3: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AnimeRoundtable Okinablue Production. Copyright 2007

Anime Roundtable Digest #5 - September 27 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:20:00 GMT

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 #26: September 27 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:00:00 GMT

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 #27: October 4 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:01:00 GMT

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 order. 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 #28: October 18 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 09:38:00 GMT

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 obligation, 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 #29: October 25 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT

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 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)

Anime Roundtable #30 - November 1 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:00:00 GMT

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 Promo: Up A Paddle - http://upapaddle.com

Anime Roundtable #31: November 8 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:00:00 GMT

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 Digest #6: November 12 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Dean's return episode where he gives his thoughts on recent anime news, and then his impressions of the current fall season...about a quareter 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 #32: November 15 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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 #33: November 22 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 23:00:00 GMT

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 #34: November 29 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:00:00 GMT

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 #35: December 20 2007

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:00:00 GMT

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 #36: January 17 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #37: January 24 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #38: January 31 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #39: February 7 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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 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

Anime Roundtable #40: February 14 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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 #41: February 21 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:25:00 GMT

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 #42: February 28 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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)

Anime Roundtable #43: March 6 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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) Check website for links of interest.

Anime Roundtable #44 Part One: March 13 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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) Check website for further show notes.

Anime Roundtable #44 Part Two: March 13 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:16:00 GMT

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) Check website for further show notes.

Anime Roundtable #45: March 20 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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) Check website for show links.

Anime Roundtable #46: March 27 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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 #47: April 3 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:00:00 GMT

The regular season finale. First some thoughts on reading manga in digital forms. Then after seeing IGN’s elaborate April Fool’s 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)

Anime Roundtable #48: May 7 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #49: May 23 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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 website for 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

Anime Roundtable #50: May 24 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:20:00 GMT

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. 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

Anime Roundtable #51: August 7 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #52: September 18 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #53: September 25 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:36:00 GMT

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

Anime Roundtable #54: October 2 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT

The Anime Roundtable takes a video game turn when the crew discusses downloadable, paid extras. Then it gets back to more normal content with thoughts on new and switched licenses, the iPhone in Japan, a new Nintendo DS, and something about dying in a porn store. All this while we introduce a newcomer around the table…a girl…with Neil and Adam also around…this cannot be good… Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, Adam Grant, Megan Swaine (1:05:59) 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

Anime Roundtable #55: October 9 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

After Mike successfully finds a nicer room to tape, we start off this week with Adam showing signs of interest in girls closer to his age…then he spends the rest of the show in a degenerative spiral hoping for coffee. In all of that Mike poses updated thoughts on impressions of things in our little world…of course they’re things we’ve talked about in some form already…of course they’re based on Spanish skinny dippers and Enrico’s return from two and a half weeks in Japan…of course Mike is looking for ideas for future episodes…of course Adam says more stuff about Clarissa behind her back. Mike Nicolas, Adam Grant, Enrico Bianco, Mohammed Sharmarke (1:06:30) 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

Anime Roundtable #56: October 16 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Mike was thinking about the next episode then realized he had forgotten about putting up the last one. You can blame that on either personal matters (ie moving) or his feeble attempt to block out what happened in the episode. Mercifully it wasn’t as news oriented as it usually is. Five around the table as we talk about an academic paper on anime’s internationalization and then the Comic Book Legal Defence fund. That peppered with the obligatory stuff when you get Adam, Neil, and Neil’s roommate Megan around. Are you beginning to see why Mike was trying to block out the episode? Taped on October 16 2008. Mike Nicolas, Neil Sinclair, James Austin, Adam Grant, Megan Swaine (1:06:00) 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

Anime Roundtable Digest #7: November 23 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The roundtable finally returns after yet another hiatus…albeit in digest form. Mike tries to get people together for a show, and only Austin shows up so he decides just make the first digest in more than a year. In it they give an excuse for the month away, then they give a quick review (or beat down) of Dot Con, the latest attempt at another anime con in Toronto. And to top it off, they preview the coming episodes by briefly talking about some of the items that caught their attention over the month long hiatus. Mike is thinking he should have put up the “less edited” version of episode 50 in the meantime… Mike Nicolas, James Austin (44:32) 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

Anime Roundtable #57: November 27 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Adam and Megan see the new place for the first time as we talk about Japan’s lack of laws concerning virtual child porn. Then we shift gears talking about the resale of imports and the American first sales doctrine. A legal blotter to be sure. Also, Mike makes a manga recommendation, we make fun of James since he’s not there, and Adam for the first time refuses to speak on a certain topic for fear of incriminating himself (try to guess where)…but he seems more than happy to talk about his new podcast. Mike Nicolas, Adam Grant, Megan Swaine (1:05:50) 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

Anime Roundtable #58: December 4 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Adam asks Mike to play with the Garageband controls and what results is the single biggest (and longest) file yet. In it, James faces the music over being away last week, while Enrico has no clue what has happened. In between comments about condo noises, going through bookstores, and teasing the upcoming contests, we get Japanese political as we talk about Miyazaki’s comments concerning Prime Minister Aso’s manga fandom. Then we start looking a little bit back on 2008 with “Over/Under” questions originally meant for the summer license pool. Bullet wise, we’ll look the Wii manga reader, then read into tourists at Japan’s most famous fish market. Then Adam gives a dramatic Final Insult as he gets Canadian Political. …I told you it would be the longest file yet. But trust me it’s a good one. Mike Nicolas, Adam Grant, Enrico Bianco, James Austin (1:28:45) 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

Anime Roundtable #59: December 15 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The Visser Brothers face an audience for the first time, all the while being distracted by Judge Judy on the TV (Mike for reference got distracted by his phone). At the meat of things, we talk about Geneon changing hands from Dentsu to Universal Pictures International, more Comic Book Legal Defense, and thoughts on Hobbystar’s night before Christmas mini con. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Terry Visser, Anthony Visser (1:22:36) 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

Anime Roundtable #60: December 18 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The final episode of 2008 sees the guys talk about Crunchyroll’s first attempt at a paid service and other legal options for watching anime now. Then a trio of bullets about 2ch’s reactions to what manga are popular in different parts of the world, reactions to who wants to play Spike in a live action Cowboy Bebop, and reactions to the idea of a Canadian made Persocom. Yes It-chan may actually be Canadian…don’t know if we should be proud of that. And a really good Final Insult that might be worthy of the name. What a great way to start the holidays. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant (1:30:05) 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

Space To Rant #1: December 31 2008

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:56:00 GMT

We finally introduce our new feature where the regulars get the chance to sound off on anything they want by themselves. It can be a reflection, it can be a story, and yes it can be an angry rant. But it is all genuine. In the first edition of Space To Rant, Mike looks back on the NHK Red and White Show, its broadcast history in Canada, and the woman behind bringing it here. Something appropriate for New Year’s. Mike Nicolas (8:00) 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

Anime Roundtable #61: January 22 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT

So after yet another month off, the Canadian Roundtable finally decides to return for a less politically incorrect version (Adam is off this week). In this inaugural episode of 2009, we’ll spend the idle talk (and about half the show) on university labour strife, the Inauguration itself (duh), and the follow up on the NHK Kouhaku. Then on the important stuff, we’ll take a look at the Diamond Comics benchmarks, and then a brief talk about the Hetalia manga and anime, political correctness and Korea. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Geoff Greig (1:05:50) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #62: January 29 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Adam makes his first appearance of the 2009, showing the damage from a week in Cuba. First we make jokes about the latest problems in Mike’s place, York University (which really is the punchline), the PS3, and the fallout from Right Stuf’s 12 Days of Christmas sale. Then we give lip service to the licenses from the Christmas season, with an interesting set of thoughts for one of them. Bullets wise, library recommendations, how a manga artists paints his house, and how a town painted their town in another type of brush. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant (1:47:20) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #63: February 5 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Adam talks about the weird experience watching Kodocha without the original theme song, which leads to a discussion about the use of likeness in Japanese media. Then, not much in the way of news this week, so the group plays Over/Under in looking ahead to the year in the anime and manga industry. Bullets wise, we look at the disturbing case of a missing 14 year old girl with a 43 year old man headed for an anime con and wonder why it doesn’t happen more, thoughts on the tease concerning the next Haruhi anime series, and adult items being promoted with adult titles…which may or may not make any sense. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant (1:34:20) 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 2009

Space to Rant #2: February 11 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The other members of the Roundtable finally begin to take up some Rant Space. So while we wait for the taping of the next episode, Enrico looks back one of our last episodes of 2008 and gives his honest feelings about Crunchyroll’s current direction. Enrico Bianco (5:11) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #64: February 12 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Plenty of everything this week, anger, laughter, insults, and time (lots of it). Oh yeah, and maybe some good material to ponder too. We start this week by answering a call out on the blog. Then we talk at length about Valentines Day in Japan, and the latest in gifts for the girls this year. Finally in the bullets themselves, we briefly look at some of the announcements from the New York Comic Con, dramatic news from the companies in Japan, and a controversial hentai game (even by typical hentai standards), being pulled from Amazon. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Enrico Bianco (2:00:07) 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 2009

Space to Rant #3: February 14 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Megan uses her cell phone to Gabcast her dating tips to geeks, and her thoughts about dating in the the geek sense. It really isn’t all that complicating. Megan Swaine (3:20) 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 2009

Space to Rant #4: February 15 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Mike sighs as he needs Rant Space to once again talk about credentials and credibility in the anime fandom and industry circles in North America. This after being called ignorant and disrespectful to the industry, by a member of the industry. Mike wonders if this was worth his time in the end, but spent it to show respect to this particular member of the industry. Clearly more than what this person really deserves. Mike Nicolas (15:37) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #65: February 19 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Mike had wished to keep the episode under two hours. But when Megan’s ex-boyfriend and Adam's co-host makes his first appearance on the show, Mike can just keep wishing. In this two plus hour infomercial for TATANS, we talk about the relevance of cultures in fiction (especially anime) in light of the last couple weeks, more Japanese crime related to anime, more moe related products, and more on Funimation’s buying spree and the wishlist for stuff they’re already doing. Then Mike unveils details on the show’s very first contest…no seriously. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Brent Chittenden (2:15:18) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #66: February 26 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Ever wondered what the show would sound like if it was recorded on just the default mic of the recording laptop? Well that’s what happened for the first 45 mins this week as Mike forgot to properly hook the board in before recording. Didn’t help when Garageband stalled a few times during the episode, or in the last ten minutes of the segment when the iBook’s cooling fan come on... Anyway in all of that, some Canadian related items, seyuu stalkers hoping to strike back, Makoto Shinkai Day, the use of video game controllers in crime, and music that helps girls “bust out”. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant (1:45:20) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #50: Original Version

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Minna no motome o kotaeru ga…. Mike dropped his jaw and had to pick it up while listening to this again. But here it is, as good as it’ll get, all of what was recorded for the now infamous episode #50. Along with an intro and further thoughts from Mike nine months later. We didn’t get all of it, but you’ll know quickly that Neil and Adam were sooooo on that night, and gave the audience there what they were hoping for, and nearly gave Mike a stroke. Mike figures he’ll be stocking up on the Pocky for this year’s Anime North episodes. “We are answering your request but…” Intro by Mike Nicolas (1:16:31) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #67: March 11 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT

So after Mike does a final check of the equipment, James begins this week with stories about the Japanese exchange student currently at his place. Then we get to the Japan Foundation lectures at Ryerson and talk about Kaichiro Morikawa’s discussion about the Otaku communities making their own space and how Akihabara changed to accommodate, and comparisons with other social spaces. In the bullets, French and English being French and English, and a not so novel stress relief idea in Akihabara getting a novel twist. If you listen closely to the intro, you might here Mike giving of something that sounds like a burp in between sentences. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Geoff Greig (2:14:37) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #68: March 19 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The return to York University, and the likely retirement episode for the iBook that had recorded the show over the past three years. After talk about the York strike aftermath, James’ latest adventures with the exchange student from Osaka, and a tangent about anime DVD re-releases, we’ll take on the second part of the Ryerson lectures and Jaqueline Berndt’s talk about Japanese aesthetics and identity in anime. Bullets wise, we’ll chime in on the latest on a teen who went off with a “family friend” convention hopping, and the Curse of the Colonel Sanders statue. Then we end off on suggestions on where and when to listen to this show, and some recommendations for stuff going on in Toronto. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Geoff Greig (1:54) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #69: March 26 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Mike rationalizes this episode as something to nicely prepare him for the headache that'll be taping at Anime North. The episode takes many different tangents as there is no real topic this week. Mike does remember talking quite a bit about the mini convention that passed last weekend in Toronto, the end of yet another Anime magazine and the coverage of it, and something about one of Adam's favourite hentai game titles getting an official english release (nicely in line with it being episode 69). Also some thoughts on the play "Dog Sees God" which was mentioned last episode, a quick overview of the MacBook now recording this show, and the results of the contest with answers and the winner. Of course not necessarily in that order. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Brent Chittenden (2:22:18) *Producer's Note: We used a feature on the latest edition of Garageband called "Auto Normalize". The idea being two fold, first to bring up to acceptable levels sounds that might be too low, and second (which often applies here) to reduce clipping if the levels are too high. The trade off is that it may reduce the max volume of the final file. Please let us know what your preferences are, and whether or not we should continue to use this feature.* 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #70: April 9 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Mike decides to take a week off from taping, and returns after dragging James and Adam to see Dog Sees God, and spends the entire first segment reviewing it and talking about fan fiction in the process. Then we tape the bullets twice because of technical difficulties with Mike’s MacBook, where we talk about Taro Aso’s economic stimulus plan for Japan (built on straw pillars), threats to mangaka, manga re-releases, and perhaps some High School Panic. Also some further Apple thoughts, and an Easter Carol Mike said he had been searching for. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant (1:54:06) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #71: April 16 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT

This week, after complaining about the Toronto transit system and a brief history about SNK (while playing various Samurai Shodown games), we start with two items, one about Amazon and its treatment of mature material, the other about the Philippines and its version of a loli porn ban. In the bullets, James singles out a few shows in the new anime season, comment on Viz finally acting on long awaited anime properties, and Viz acting on a new manga property from an old favourite. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant (1:53:36) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #72: April 30 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT

After a week off, Mike is so rusty that everything he talked about this week is really a blur. He does remember Megan returning, and quite a bit of the conversation centering on her ex. Then he recalls some stuff about further eManga prospects, and Pirate Bay. And that’s before the bullets, which he can’t recall as this is being written. Mike realizes he’ll have to listen to that again to find out what they were, and suggests you guys do the same too. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Megan Swaine (2:22:42) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #73: May 11 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

So with Anime North about 10 days away, the gang talks about what we’ll be doing there…at the end. But before that, thoughts on the flu (which has now hit the Roundtable), Star Trek, the anime bubble, the vultures around CPM, and Sakura Wars sort of making it to North America. This time sort of in order. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Megan Swaine (2:14:24) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #74: May 22 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:45:00 GMT

Night number one from Anime North, so of course we start off with first day impressions along with wondering how the H1N1 flu and the recession have affected the attendance numbers. Then we talk a little bit more about elitism and fan behaviour in light of recent incidents. Among the bullets, Capcom releases, publishers getting into the used book trade, and even thoughts on an OVA bringing together some of the more beloved characters in history....while Mike braces himself for the Saturday taping. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Megan Swaine, Geoff Greig (1:31:20) 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 2009

Anime Roundtable #75: May 23 2009

roundtable@thecomicden.com (Mike Nicolas) — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:45:00 GMT

So after Adam takes a few drinks, some impressions of day two as well as Adam's appearance on Bite TV with The Conventioneers. After we talk about the Christopher Handley guilty plea and what it'll mean in the future. Anime North organizer Norm McEvoy then sits for the bullets segment, talking about Taro Aso with Miss Japan, some Funimation news from other conventions, and even what Japan likes to drink. All this while Adam has his eye on one of the girls in the audience (and you know what that's likely to mean). The landmark 75th episode at where else...Anime North. Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Adam Grant, Enrico Bianco, with appearance by Norm McEvoy (2:01:36) 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 2009