The Banzai Beat Anime Podcast

Episode 131: Bandai Assasians

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:25:39 PST

Jellokun reviews Phantom Requiem For The Phantom and we talk the closing of Bandai, Piracy plus news, DVD picks and more.

Episode 130: Damn Netflix

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:54:14 PST

This week we review The Place Promised In Our Early Days. Plus we talk Winter 2012 anime and all the news of the week, dvd picks and our WTF of the week.

Episode 129: Predictions And Castles

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:28:07 PST

Zaldar reviews Howl's Moving Castle, Plus we are joined by Brent and Zach from the Anime TKO podcast. Finally we give our predictions for anime in 2012.

Episode 128: Regrouping Of The Idiots

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:40:58 PST

Zaldar reviews Baka To Test Season 1 and Jellokun gives a quick review of Coicent.

Episode 127: Visiting Black Heaven

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:58:33 PDT

This week we review The Legend Of Black Heaven.

Episode 126: Go Fly A Kite

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:29:46 PDT

This week we take a look at the 1998 OVA Kite.

Episode 125: Ow My Dragonballs

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:22:23 PDT

This week we talk Dragon Ball Z Kai.

Episode 124: Sex Goddess

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:10:11 PDT

This week we talk about Oh My Sex Godess and you've got to hear the dialouge and the story behind this hentai! plus a man robs a store with ??? You need to listen and find out.

Episode 123: Kitties and Haruhies

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:19:49 PDT

This week TWO, TWO, TWO, TWO REVIEWS. Nyan-Vampire and The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya. Plus we want your opinions on what is a good horror anime that we should review for our so orginal name Shocktober? Either visit http://www.banzaibeat.com or drop an e-mail to banzaibeat@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

Episode 122: Gate keepers

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:24:02 PDT

On this weeks show we discuss Steins Gate.

Episode 121: Vampires

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:18:20 PDT

We review Karin a show that Genon never got to finish releasing and Funimation did now you can't find it except on amazon for $450 is it woroth $450? find out by listening!

Episode 120: Drops Of Random Thoughts

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:18:13 PDT

Jellokun and Zaldar talk all kinds of crazy things such as Steins Gate, Pick your own adventure books, American education versus Japanesse education, Utena and more! plus a review of Usagi Drop and why you should be watching it.

Episode 119: Two Nerds On Rollerblades

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:44:48 PDT

Zach from AnimeTKO podcast joins Jellokun as they discuss Air Gear a show about gangs fighting to be the "Wind King" on motorized Roller Blades called ATs. or Air Treks.

Episode 118: A Show

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:40:05 PDT

So we took a break and were back but with no reviews sorry!

Episode 117: Made Up Words

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:07:02 PDT

Jellokun runs down the Summer 2011 shows he is watching and gives a little synopsis of them. Plus we have news and our WTF of the week.

Episode 116: Death Punch

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:00:19 PDT

Patz from Insert-Disc.com joins Jellokun and Zaldar as they discuss Hijime No Ippo, New summer anime and Anime Expo predictions.

Episode 115: Amagami SS

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:47:04 PDT

We review the dating sim turned into an anime show Amagami SS! where a young man dumped on Christmas eve meets six different girls. Plus all the news, dvd picks and our WTF of the week. E-Mail us: banzaibeat@gmail.com http://www.banzaibeat.com

Episode 114: Kung Fu Masters

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:41:59 PDT

This week we review Worlds Strongest Disciple Kenichi plus a lot of news our DVD picks and WTF of the week.

Episode 113: Hilter will rise LOL :3

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:18:35 PDT

A review about flying ships and battles a review of Last Excile plus news, WTF of the week and other random stuff.

Episode 112: Did you wear your panties today?

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:14:08 PDT

Jellokun gives his thoughts on the ending of Madoka Magica, talks some A-Channel and reviews Strange Love a show marketed as Hentai from everyones favorite liars Manga Entertainment.

Episode 111: Martial Hearts

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:46:24 PDT

We bring you the news, DVD picks and or WTF of the week and an awesome review of the funimation licensed show Masters Of Martial Hearts which you too can watch streaming on Netflix.

Episode 110: That News Show

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:18:51 PDT

This show we discuss all the news happenings and talk about what we've been watching and a lot of the new shows.

Episode 109: Spring 2011 preview

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:41:19 PDT

Oh man what a show over 2 hours with special guest LB from Otakureview.net and Ani.me we talk about all the new shows that will air this coming spring and boy do we have a lot of them. Plus we have our usual features that includes news, dvd picks and our WTF of the week. What will you be watching this spring?

Episode 108: Madoka We Go

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:20:29 PDT

This week we talk Madoka Magica!

Episode 107: Discussion

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:02:53 PDT

We discuss the disaster that hit Japan, what does it mean for anime, how can Japan recover, we also have our normal segments, ever wonder what Kanokon was about? find out by listening.

Episode 106: Animated Brotherhood

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:23:47 PST

Two reviews this week Animation Runner Kurumi and Full Metal Alchamist Brotherhood. Plus all the usual features and a a few rants.

Episode 105: Make Your Pick

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:52:56 PST

Jellokun gives Zaldar some powah and gets the choice of selecting the review. well he picks the hentai title. So you get to listen to a review of Love Selection The Animation.

Episode 104: Hardly Magical

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:27:41 PST

This week we discuss the ADV licensed film Magikano.

Episode 103: Cracking The Code... Geass

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:26:46 PST

This week we talk about Code Geass Lelouch Of The Rebellion and we sing in the danger zone. Next week we talk about Maikano!

Episode 102: Nursing The Gantz

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:15:12 PST

Zaldar gives his first inpressions of Amazing Nurse Nanako and Jellokun talks about the one night only world premire of Gantz the movie. Plus new anime license announcements, Funimation must stop all fansub priacy and more.

Episode 101: Dating Tips

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:11:43 PST

We talk a little anime, we talk a little Golden Globes and we bring you a review of How To Date An Otaku Girl.

Episode 100: Back with a vengence

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:05:12 PST

What a show we have for you! 2 reviews a con report, news and always some fun banter. plus c'mon its 100 episodes but we have yet to determine if that is a good or bad thing. Review of High School Of The Dead & Demon King plus what went down at IchibonCon and so much more.

Jellokun's Top 5 Anime Of 2010

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:49:04 PST

Jellokun shares his top 5 anime of 2010, offering a small review of each show along with why the show was enjoyable. Send your top 5 to Banzaibeat@gmail.com or weigh in one what shows should of made the cut.

Episode 99: Sayonara Fan Service?

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:09:02 PST

A one man show this week, after this week will fan service as we know it be illegal in Japan? what about school uniforms? or gasp SCHOOL ROMANCE COMEDIES? Atleast that is what the Japanese goverment wants. We want to hear your opinions on this contversal topic rocking the anime and manga industry send an e-mail to banzaibeat@gmail.com. Also man being persued by the police for smiling at a school girl plus DVD picks and more on this weeks episode.

Episode 98: Death Angel

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:47:28 PST

This week we discuss the latest news of the week such as Sekirei selling out who knew a show with big boobs and girls fighting sells out! plus we've got the dvd picks and WTF of the week. Finally we have a review of Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan.

Episode 97: Can't Be This Cute

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:39:38 PST

This week we bring you news regarding women sending knieves to voice actors, you can buy Strike Witches underwear. We also talk about Kimagure Orange Road, Dragon Ball Z Kai, and Haruhi Season 2. Finally we end with a review of My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute.

Episode 96: Masochist Crossdressers

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:28:29 PST

Jellokun has a review of MM! the current show that features a young man who is a masochist and turns to his school volunteer club for help. Plus some news about 4Kids, some cross dressing manga and Media Blasters bringing back Boys Love manga.

Episode 95: Conspiracy hunters

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:24:03 PST

Ecchi Goujinsama from http://aniverse.info joins us this week as we review Welcome to the NHK. Plus the return of "Real hentai title or not?" and all the news, DVD picks and our WTF of the week.

Episode 94: Fighting Wood

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:17:27 PST

This week we bring TWO reviews. Genshiken season 2 and the 1977 horror film "House" plus news, dvd picks and our WTF of the week.

Episode 93: Riot Otaku

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:31:23 PDT

China is rioting over Japan plus you can find love in the Lucky Star city for a mere 8k yen if your a Japanese male. Plus we review Genshiken at the start of our OtakuTober event here on the Banzai Beat.

Episode 92: Squids, harems and leaks OH MY

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:04:33 PDT

ANN leaks a newly simiulcast episode! (or so it looks like at this time) how does it impact hte US simiulcast market? we also let you know about 4 brand new airing shows. Squid Girl My Sister Can't Be This Cute The World Only God Knows Yosuga No Sora Plus news from NYAF, DVD picks and our WTF of the week.

Episode 91: Harder please

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:36:05 PDT

Synopsis of MM! and Pantie and Stocking with garterbelt. Plus the news, DVD picks and of course our WTF of the week!

Episode 90: Recettear

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:10:06 PDT

Jellokun and Zaldar review the new release Recettear. You can find it on Stream for a low $20. Plus all the news, DVD picks and our WTF of the week.

Episode 89: Kitty Diaries

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:55:43 PDT

Jellokun and Zaldar both admit to playing a certain game plus news, dvd picks our WTF of the week and a review of Sakura Diaries.

Episode 88: 2010 Fall Preview

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:28:06 PDT

So this episode we were going to review Sakura Diaries but instead we spent 45 minutes or so discussing all the new up and coming shows so yeah maybe next week if your lucky! Thanks everyone for listening :)

Episode 87: The Hina Mud Holes

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:50:45 PDT

Zaldar returns and Jellokun brings THREE reviews all of the Love Hina movies and OVA.

Episode 86: Otakon 2010 YOOOOOOOO

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:29:27 PDT

Patz Prime from Insert-Disc.com and ecchi_goshujin from Aniverse.info join Jellokun on a fun fill episode. Patz tells us about Otakon 2010 plus there is news, dvd picks and a crazy WTF of the week! Plus a review of Dead Leaves and finally HARUHI JUICE! how is it? Jellokun will let you know.

Episode 85: Contests and Triguns

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:23:36 PDT

Send anime recommendations to banzaibeat@gmail.com and you'll be entered in a drawing to win a free anime figure from otakumitsukai.com. Plus we review Trigun

Episode 84: The hentai god interns

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:11:06 PDT

This episode is nearly 2 hours in length! We talk all the latest news, DVD picks and review "Anime Sluts" plus all kinds of other things! PLUS you can win a free Rin Tohsaka figurine! E-Mail banzaibeat@gmail.com and suggest an anime to watch. The winner will be picked live on August 6th. The only thing is US residents only (sorry expensive shipping) So get those anime suggestions in and you could be walking away with a free Rin Tohsaka figure from Stay Fate Night.

Episode 83: What an ending

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:38:11 PDT

Aaron from Otakumitsukai.com stops by to discuss the hot topics of anime and a review of School Days

Episode 82: Petitions & Leaves

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:34:37 PDT

Jellokun & Zaldar return for your weekly fix of THE BEAT. THis week Zaldar brings you a review of "House of Five Leaves" check it out!

Episode 81: Anime-Xplosion part 3

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:24:10 PDT

Our third year to covering Anime Expo and like past years the industry titans brought out the big guns. We run down all the news from every industry panel including Bandai, Sentai Filmworks, AniPlex, Rightstuf / Nozomi and of course the heavyweight champion Funimation. What were the new licneses announced? We'll let you know and give our opinions aswell. Of course it wouldn't be The Banzai Beat with our regular features such as our DVD picks of the week, WTF. Plus a review of the live action movie "Cat Girl Kiki" Send feedback to banzaibeat@gmail.com also check out http://www.insert-disc.com and http://otakumitsukai.com/ where if you spend $30 or more you can save 10% on your order by using the coupon code "BANZAI"

Episode 80: Its short

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:40:05 PDT

A very short episode this week, news, dvd picks and our wtf of hte wek thats really about it.

Episode 79: Tokkotastic

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:00:19 PDT

THis week a review of Tokko a 13 episode supernatural drama about murder, monsters and cute girls with swords! plus the news, dvd picks and WTF of the week. Oh yeah and that thing called E3.. Plus Zaldar sings

Episode 78: America does anime

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:47:26 PDT

Funimation co-producing an anime about gaming!?! plus our WTF of the week, DVD picks and more!

Episode 77: Its just there

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:36:54 PDT

A review of season 2 of the hit show Steel Angel Kurumi plus the news, dvd picks and our always popular WTF of the week!

Episode 76: Steel Angel Hijinx

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:36:23 PDT

This week Ecchi Goujinsama joins Jellokun. They discuss the news of the week, podcaster quality and Jellokun reviews Steel Angel Kurumi season 1 and the OVA.

Interview: Lawrence "MasakoX" Simpson

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:13:08 PDT

Thanks to the guys over @ Otakast Prime check out http://www.otakastradio.com to listen to their shows they broadcast live on Stickam on Monday Nights! You can call in live and get your opinion heard or discuss the hot topic of the night Freek settles in to talk with the esteemed amateur voice actor MasakoX, who voices Goku in TeamFourStar's Dragon Ball Z Abridged. He's also a voice coach on his blip.tv series, MasaVox (http://masakox.blip.tv)! Make sure to tune into this exciting episode in Otakast's month of interviews!

Interview: Bryon "Psyguy" Beaubien

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:09:14 PDT

Thanks to the guys over @ Otakast Prime check out http://www.otakastradio.com to listen to their shows they broadcast live on Stickam on Monday Nights! You can call in live and get your opinion heard or discuss the hot topic of the night Freek interviews webcomic writer and podcaster Bryon Beaubien, known as Psyguy (and sometimes Robopsy) in the webcomic GG-Guys (http://www.gg-guys.com )and the weekly podcast Wha-Chow! (http://www.whachow.com )

Interview: Chris Patton

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:06:06 PDT

Thanks to the guys over @ Otakast Prime check out http://www.otakastradio.com to listen to their shows they broadcast live on Stickam on Monday Nights! You can call in live and get your opinion heard or discuss the hot topic of the night Chris Patton, the voice actor famous for playing Sato Tatsuhiro from Welcome to the N.H.K., Ranmaru Morii from Wallflower, and Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist, Stops by to talk to Freek from Otakast about his favourite parts of being a voice actor, as well as perhaps giving a bit of a demo of his famous "Chris Says too Much" panel.

Episode 75: Le Chevron

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:28:53 PDT

Zaldar reviews Le Chevalier D'Eon and Jellokun rants on Americans using the word "otaku" to describe themselves. Plus HARUHI JUICE!!!!

Episode 74: Doin the laundry

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:50:56 PDT

The Banzai Beat returns with HENTAI! Jellokun reviews the auspiciously named title "Dirty Laundry" but is it worth a viewing? Plus the news of the week, WTF of the week and of course our DVD Picks. Feel free to drop us an e-mail banzaibeat@gmail.com and let us know about your opinions on the show or just say hi.

Episode 73: An awakening

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:43:07 PDT

Jellokun reviews Mezzo and the guys discuss the latest news, dvd picks and Zaldar gets turned on to SigIkki manga by our good friend Patz who happens to stop buy for a quick chat.

Episode 72: Now with less yelling

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:13:41 PDT

A show full of ecchi! Jellokun reviews B Gata H Kei and Zaldar reviews the fan game "Slaver Maker 3.0" and more on this episode.

Episode 71: Arcade Gamer Detour

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:00:42 PDT

Back with the latest anime news, dvd picks and a call in from @fightbait (www.fightbait.com) about the Anime Detour 2010 con held in Minneapolis. Plus a review of Arcade Gamer Fubuki

Episode 70: Lets start a loli witch hunt

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:15:32 PDT

This week Jellokun & Zaldar discuss the latest anime news including Wikipedia distributing Loli images and being labeled as child porn. Plus Zaldar has a review of The Girl Who Lept Though Time. That and DVD Picks, Our WTF of the week and more!

Episode 69: The real one

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:14:03 PDT

Zaldar and Jellokun return to a normal show that isn't full of crazy guest co hosts. The guys discuss the upcoming 2010 anime season and what will Jellokun will be watching and of course the dvd picks, anime news and so much more.

Bonus Episode: Everything goes to hell

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:09:52 PDT

So the orginal plan was to have @Fightbait on the podcast him and I do a show well then he wasn't around right away so @ecchigujansama was joining me. Then Fightbait shows up and he invites Franando from Anime 3000 and it was just a crazy episode so yeah I decided to release it because it was a fun episode full of different stuff. THe start of it is a mess because of Skype fucking up this is unedited so I just left the stuf in there eithe way enjoy.

Episode 68: Step up

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:52:46 PDT

Another week and were back! We have all the news and dvd picks and Zaldar reviews Step Up Love Story.

Episode 67: Define Lustful

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:47:27 PDT

We dare you to define Lustful? why you may ask? because a new law to erase children from anime that may be percived as "Lustful" EXPLAIN THIS also Jellokun reviews Summer Wars. E-Mail us - banzaibeat@gmail.com or check out banzaibeat.com

Episode 66: Internet Crybabies

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:44:45 PST

Funimation create controversy by saying they are editing their new annouced show!! The internet explodes in cries check out what we say and we want to hear from you regarding the topic. E-Mail banzaibeat@gmail.com to sound off on Funimations dastardly deed! Also a review of the 1992 Six episode OVA "Video Girl Ai" along with the news and dvd picks and our awesome WTF of the week!

Episode 65: This isn't Eden

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:50:36 PST

This week Jellokun & Zaldar review 2009's Eden of the East along with the news of the week, DVD Picks and our WTF of the week with an awesome new bumper!! check it out. E-Mail us: banzaibeat@gmail.com

Episode 64: Bundtastic

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:40:22 PST

Jellokun & Zaldar discuss both the manga and anime of Dance In The Vampire Bund... Plus the usual stuff.

Episode 63 - Stop butlering yourself

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:43:25 PST

Jellokun & Zaldar return after a few weeks of not releasing new episodes. This week Jellokun reviews Ladies vs Butlers along with the news and WTF of the week. Join us live on Stickam.com every Sunday at 7pm EST or 6pm CST http://www.stickam.com/banzaibeat E-Mail us: banzaibeat@gmail.com

Episode 62: FOOTBALL... Oh yeah

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:33:16 PST

This week is a short show compared to a normal one :) but we bring you all the news, dvd picks and the WTF of the week. Next week we'll be back to normal. Join us live on Stickam @ 7pm EST http://www.stickam.com/banzaibeat

Episode 61: Baka Zaldar

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:10:18 PST

Zaldar has gone missing.. So Ecchi Goshgin-sama joins Jellokun to bring you the latest anime news, DVD picks and talks about Baka to Test to Shokanju. Plus real hentai title or not and WTF of the week! Leave comments and suggestions via e-mail banzaibeat@gmail.com

Episode 60: Cobra rarararaa!

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:27:39 PST

Jellokun lets you know about the latest titles from Japan Cobra the animation and Durarara!!. Zaldar also reviews Fairy Musketeers. Plus we unvail two new segments one being a game show called "Real hentai title or not" and anther one called WTF of the week from sankaku complex. Plus all the latest news, DVD picks and NEW intros! enjoy the show and feel free to leave comments at our site http://www.banzaibeat.com or e-mail us banzaibeat@gmail.com

Episode 59: Trouble

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:12:16 PST

News, DVD Picks and Zaldar reviews Ghost in the shell innocence.

Episode 58: One man's secret

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:30:44 PST

This week Jellokun solo's the show but he had a lot to cover. There was the anime news and DVD picks as always. But Jellokun previewed the Winter 2010 anime series and reviews Haruka's Secret. Also a reminder you have a chance to design a a mascot for Otakumitsukai.com visit the contest page http://otakumitsukai.com/content/12-2010_mascot_contest Also send your questions and comments to banzaibeat@gmail.com

Episode 57: Jikan the Kaze

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:04:07 PST

Jellokun and Zaldar are back with reviews of Kodomo No Jikan (TV) and Koi Kaze. Also news DVD picks. Its a short episode this week.

Episode 56: James Taylor would be proud

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:02:16 PST

Jellokun review Sketchbook full colors also news dvd picks and more. Sorry for the late release I meant to release the iTunes version earlier but due to a server switch I had to put it on hold.

Episode 55: The New York Times knows anime

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:11:23 PST

We bring you the latest news no episode reviews this week. Overall it was a slow week because of Thankgivings in the states.

Episode 54: Talkin' Hentai

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:39:59 PST

This week the owner of aniverse.info Ecchi.goshujinsama joins us to give his opinion on hentai and what it is like running an adult site. Jellokun also reviews Cosplay sex machine. We also bring you the latest news and DVD picks.

Episode 53: kodomo no tame ni

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:09 PST

kodomo no tame ni meaning "for the sake of the childern" this week we review Kodomo No Jikan a show that Zaldar said he would kill himself if he ever saw... Well he saw the first 4 episodes at the time of this recording. So either he's a liar or he's just lazy I pick the later. We also discuss various news bits and give you our DVD picks of the week.

Episode 52: Random part 1

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:32:13 PST

Zaldar and Jellokun return to give you what you want.. US oh and that thing called anime. This episode was released a tad late :P anyway we cover the latest news (at the time) and give you our DVD Picks. Jellokun also discusses Hayate the combat bulter season 1 and the boys talking X TV and lots more.

Interview: J. Michael Tatum

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:41:04 PDT

Otakast Prime had a chance to spend a whoping hour and a half with J. Michael Tatum hear funny behind the scenes stories and more!

Episode 51: Going Geek

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:22:29 PST

Jellokun gives his run down of Geekkon 2009, Zaldar returns and a small discussion of Love Hina. Plus the latest anime news and DVD picks.

Episode 50: The Hina Hill

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:52:37 PDT

Freek from Mangumi joins Jellokun this week as they discuss the latest news from around the anime universe and then a review of Love Hina

Episode 49: Revisting the past

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:10:34 PDT

Jellokun and Zaldar discuss the news such as Kadakowa closing its US distrobution department, Kids bringing Death Note notebooks to school and more. Zaldar finally had a chance to see Ponyo and gives his thoughts and comments Jellokun reviews Maharomatic 2. Plus DVD picks and discuss some new shows that have begun to air.

Episode 48: Selling Snurf with our Z-Mind

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:01:33 PDT

We discuss the tragic news of Shin-Chan creators death, The Yaoi press founder drug bust (Its good having a chemist on the show!) and review what Jellokun considers the worst anime ever. Z-Mind!

Interview: Jonny Young Bosch

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:42:58 PDT

Freek from Mangumi had a chance to sit down and have a quick chat with Jonny Young Bosch who has provided his voice to several well known anime character's such as Ichigo Kurosaki - Bleach Lelouch Lamperouge - Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Renton Thurston - Eurkea Seven Itsuki Koizumi - Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Vash the Stampede - Trigun Find out what he has been too, his experiance on being cast in Power Rangers and so much more. This interview is quick but a lot of fun. Check us out at http://www.otakastradio.com

Episode 47: One last dip in the lagoon

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:53:43 PDT

Jellokun and Zaldar have a heated discussion about the announcement of Naruto Shippenden being broadcast on the Disney XD Channel. Patz joins to voice his opinion on the news too. Jellokun reviews Black Lagoon Second Barrage and Zaldar reviews the Bleach movie "Memories of Nobody" that and so much more.

Episode 46: ADV Falls into a lagoon

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:47:11 PDT

This week's episode is dedicated to the loss of ADV. We breakdown what happened and what does it mean to the American anime industry. Jellokun reviews Black Lagoon

Episode 45 - Ponyo Rolls

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:38:17 PDT

Jellokun and Zaldar are back after a 3 week break. Jellokun reviews the new movie Ponyo and Zaldar reviews Crunchyroll.com plus the news and dvd picks for the week.

Episode 44: Panic!

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:15:16 PDT

This week Jellokun reviews Full Matal Panic

Episode 43: Why does Halo need an anime?

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:12:54 PDT

Join Jellokun with special guest co host Freek. This week they cover news from Otakon 2009, Comicon 2009 and ask the begging question Why does Halo need an anime? Also they discuss the pros and cons of manga digital distribution.

Interview: Takahata101 from Team Four Star

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:28:42 PDT

We have a special sit down with Takahata101 the Voice Actor who plays Napa on Team Four Star's Dragonball Z abridged. Find out where Ghost Napa came from and stories behind the show, characters and more.

Episode 42: Melancholy wedding at the Gundam statue

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:35:47 PDT

Jellokun and Zaldar bring you the latest anime news like weddings behing held at the 1:1 scale Gundam statue and more! also Jellokun reviews The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Episode 41: Paintball gun of doom

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:45:55 PDT

Anime is important but the more important thing is the police in Japan now have in their possession inaccurate paintball guns! Zaldar reviews Now and Then Here and There.

Episode 40: Anime-Xplosion part 2

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:53:27 PDT

Patz and Jellokun bring you the latest news from Anime Expo 2009 along with some previews for the summer 2009 season.

Episode 39: More indecency

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:46:44 PDT

Would you watch an anime about middle school girls and their underwear? Jellokun reviews clevage plus all the news of the week, dvd picks and more.

Episode 38: sensei is always drunk

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:20:57 PDT

This week is 2 hours long Zaldar and Patz join Jellokun as they discuss news items such as the new Eden of the East movies, and 60 foot gundam statues and just where does eeryone in Japan get their money for $1000 replca cell phones? Also a review of El Hazard and Mahoromatic sorry no cleavage this week.

Episode 37: Ninjas, Anime and Video games oh my

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:36:29 PDT

The Banzai Beat brings you all the latest anime news from Funimation servers being hacked to Lucky Star Underwear. Plus the crew over at The Ninja Legion join me as we discuss everything E3 and video games

Episode 36: No catchy name here

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:05:39 PDT

Patz and Jellokun are back and discussing the latest anime news from around the internet from Haruhi to virtual porn. Plus a review of Great Teacher Onizuka!

Episode 35: neko trees

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:36:29 PDT

The show started off with even more problems! damn you skype but they were soon resolved. Patz and Jellokun discussed various anime news topics of the week. The big one being NEW HARUHI! We reviewed REC and gave our DVD picks of the week Fist of the North Star the move.

Episode 34: The return is oh so sweet

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:23:52 PDT

This week we debut LIVE on BlogTalkRadio. Patz returned to the show and we discuss the latest anime news and review Suzuka.

Episode 33: Sex droids everywhere

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:25:20 PDT

This weeks show has a huge announcement concerning the Banzai Beat podcast! plus the news of the week and a review of the hentai Marine A Go Go.

Episode 32: Gotta love the unicorns

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:55:38 PDT

This week's episode is dedicated to the shocking announcement of Unicorns have invaded the gundam universe and nobody knows how to stop them!

Episode 31: Reshuffling the deck

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:55:41 PDT

Jellokun re-reviews SHUFFLE! along with all the latest news and dvd picks.

Episode 30: simulcast frenzy

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:24:18 PDT

Jellokun gives you the latest anime related news and reviews Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad

Episode 29: Murder isn't for everyone

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:54:46 PDT

This episode Jellokun reviews Murder Princess

Episode 28: Take some Prozac with a side of Kanon

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:07:06 PST

This week Patz and Jellokun discuss the latest news and a review of My & Your Secret Volume 1 (manga) and Kanon!

Episode 27: Funimation Love

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:22:32 PST

Patz and Jellokun discuss various topics like Best Buy no longer carrying anime in store, all the Funimation announcements and much more.

Episode 26: D.M.Beat

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:21:31 PST

All the news from Icystorm, Patz and Jellokun along with a review of Detroit Metal City!

Episode 25: 13 gigs of hentai

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:43:36 PST

Patz, Icystorm and Jellokun are back for another week of in your face anime discussion, this week we just chat about various topics in the anime industry, what we are watching and catching up.

Episode 24: So long Adult Swim

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:06:36 PDT

This week patz and jellokun discuss Adult Swim and their choice to move anime also a review of Midori Days.

Episode 23: Patz made us stop!

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:07:22 PDT

We discuss the latest news, and give our DVD Picks . We had more planned but Patz decided to end the show early so sadly no episode reviews or anything.

Episode 22: Were back!

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:12:02 PDT

After a two week hiatus the crew is back to give you some news and everything else you've come to expect from the Banzai Beat.

Episode 21: Can't anything go right?

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:17:52 PDT

A short episode this week as we ran into several roadblocks on the road to bringing you this episode.. This week all we have to share with you is some news.

Episode 20: We're an anime show right?

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:34:02 PDT

This weeks show got a little off topic and by a little I mean the majority of the show! we talk E3, past consoles and heck we even found time to do some anime news and DVD Picks. Icy storm joined us once again to give us his impresions of A-X in person and how he enjoyed it. check out his blog @ www.miniumumtempo.com

Episode 19: Anime-Xplosion

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:16:20 PDT

A-X was held in North America over the weekend and you know what that means? We've got more news then an ADV Salesmen! Plus we've got our weekly DVD picks! so enjoy another fun filled episode of the Banzai Beat.

Episode 18: Summer Preview Show

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:22:31 PDT

Summary: This week is our summer time extravanganza summer preview show where we dsicuss a few shows that we will watch. Also our DVD picks and news of the weeks. Also we discuss a few off topic items like the depature of Bill Gates from Microsoft. Be sure is and listen to the entire show ;) News: Funimation Adds Heroic Age Anim ToHeart2ad plus Video Series Announced for 2009 Anime ef - a tale of melodies Announced, Promo Posted New Gundam 00 Manga Published in Japan Macross Frontier Gets Third Manga, Novel, Mag in July A.D. Vision to Auction Surplus Office Supplies Gunslinger Girl's Video-Only Episode Titles Announced Show breakdown: Intro: 00:00 - 10:30 News: 10:30 - 29:48 Random subjects: 29:49 - 40:55 DVD Picks: 40:55 - 47:06 Summer previews: 47:07 - 55:25 Random / Outtro 55:56 - 61:28 Added screw ups and fun stuff: 61:29 - 62:19

Episode 17: Condome

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:30:03 PDT

another week more news to discuss along with DVD Picks. This week we do a quick overview of Kanon and a manga review of SunDome Volume 2.

Episode 16: You are a pirate!

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:10:24 PDT

Patz has returned from Anime Mid Atlantic and regails us with his adventures including a panel he saw on piracy and how fan subbing is killing the industry. Plus your weekly news and DVD Picks.

Episode 15: The episode we have have forgotten

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:32:39 PDT

IF you love Piracy and SEX you'll love this episode that we may have forgotten about. A new co-host joins Jellokun named Zaldar he brings his views on piracy and the Iowa manga porn case. He also reviews Hanabi rename.

Episode 14: Kissing The Special A's

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:45:03 PDT

This week we take a look at both Special A's and Itzumi Na Kiss.

Episode 13: UMM. Robots!

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:34:47 PDT

This week we continue to look at Kanonkon and To Love Ru I SWEAR to you its the last time we review either show... Well until they end :P Also Patz has a Long lost anime review along with news and dvd picks!

Episode 12: Lazed & Confused

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:27:09 PDT

Not a whole lot on this week's episode as always we look at the weeks news and events from across the globe. Other than that we were lazy and just chit chatted about various things related to anime

Episode 11: Grand Theft Lucky Star

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:34:48 PDT

After a week of being gone Patz & Jellokun are back to invade your ipod. This week features tons and tons of news, Lucky Star Volume 1 DVD Review (R1) plus 4 episode reviews!!! Kanokon episodes 4 and 5 Soul Eater episodes 3 and 4!

Episode 10: News in a dome

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:33:48 PDT

This week we review our first Manga SUNDOME. We also discuss all the news from New York Comic-Con.

Episode 9: Grab Bag

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:17:43 PDT

A whole grab bag full of stuff to feast on, Soul Eater, To Love Ru, Maid guy and so much more along with news and DVD picks

Episode 8: This could be To Love Ru

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:45:48 PDT

Patz and Jellokun are back again discussing news, events and everything anime. This week the latest news, DVD picks and opinions on To Love Ru.

Episode 7: Battle Programmers at your service

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:47:51 PDT

Patz & Jellokun are back discussing the latest news, Patz reviews Gundam 24 and 25 and Jellokun reviews Battle Programmer Sharise.

Episode 6: Spring 2008 Previews

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:08:17 PDT

This week we take a look at the Spring 2008 line up and pick our favorites. We also discuss the latest anime happenings. Icy Storm has once again joined us for another fun filled episode.

Episode 5: an Icy Storm

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:56:11 PDT

A special guest joins us this week Reviews of Gunslinger Girl S2 Episodes 04 and 05. Also Patz reviews Gundam 23 A discussion on anime piracy and all the latest news from Anime News Network.

Episode 4: MMMM..Marmalade

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:58:49 PDT

Your weekly dose of news, episode reviews!

Episode 3: iTunes ahoy

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:58:49 PDT

Episode reviews of Gundam 21 Gundam 22 Shuffle Volume 1 DVD Plus the week in news.

Episode 2: The Ultra Mega Playboys

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:58:49 PDT

Episode Reviews of Gunslinger Girl Il Teatrino episode 3, Gundum episode 19. News of the week and a new segment called Long Lost Anime looking at DNA^2.

Episode 1: New kids on the block

banzaibeat@gmail.com (The Banzai Crew) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:58:49 PDT

A weekly news update Reviews of Gunslinger Girl S2 E2 and Spice and wolf. Plus much more!