GeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga Comics

GeekNights 090701 - How to Fix Anime Conventions

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss various ways to fix the problems with anime conventions. In the news, there's a lot of stuff going down at Otakon 2009. It's just a few weeks away!

Scott's Thing - Cliff Hanger
Rym's Thing - Black Fly

GeekNights 090617 - MoCCA Arts Festival 2009

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss the many awesome things we encountered at the MoCCA Arts Festival 2009. In the news, Miyazaki will be in CA, VAMPS is going to be at Otakon, and there's a big Usagi Yojimbo collection coming out.

Rym's Thing - Chipmuks and Star Wars
Scott's Thing - Marsh Rocket

GeekNights 090527 - Anime Boston 2009

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss the events which occurred at Anime Boston 2009. In the news, we're doing stuff at Otakon, where the artist's alley is completely full. Also, Karuo Kurimoto, creator of the Guin Saga, has passed away.

Scott's Thing - Mjölner
Rym's Thing - Kalafina - Lacrimosa
Rym's Thing - Yuki Kajiura - Canta per me
Rym's Thing - Yuki Kajiura - The World

GeekNights 090506 - Monster

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review Naoki Urasawa's Monster. In the news, DC announces Wednesday comics, Central Park Media is bust, and anime is also bust in Japan. Also, we're going to be doing things at Anime Boston.

Scott's Thing - Batman Garage Sale
Rym's Thing - YouTube Poop

GeekNights 090408 - Wednesday Bundle

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss a bundle of anime, manga, and comics, including All Hail Megatron, 20th Century Boys, K-On, and some more. In the news, there is a strange confluence of nouns regarding the possibly coming Ninja Scroll movie, and Scott GeekBites A Drifting Life.

Rym's Thing - Hatsune Miku National Anthems
Rym's Thing - Hatsune Miku Israeli Anthem
Scott's Thing - Japanese Driving Comedy Sketch

GeekNights 090325 - Cooking Master Boy and Chrome Shelled Regios

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review the first episodes of Cooking Master Boy and Chrome Shelled Regios. In the news, Ponyo is coming to US theatres, m.o.v.e. will be at Anime Central, the most popular anime in Japan are not popular with otaku, the Professor Layton movie is coming, and Jeff Lemire has new books with Vertigo. Also, don't forget that on Wednesday April 1st we are doing a special live streaming show in the early evening, eastern time. Follow geeknights on Twitter, SufficeToSay, etc. to get all the info.

Scott's Thing - DanceJam
Rym's Thing - Mormon Jesus

GeekNights 090311 - Pluto

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss the first volume of Naoki Urasawa's Pluto. In the news, Pokemon Adventures is being re-released, Yuki Kajiura will be at Anime Boston, and Naruto is going on hiatus.

Scott's Thing - Schulz City
Rym's Thing - Literal Music Videos

GeekNights 090225 - Astro Boy '80s

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review the Astro Boy anime from the 1980s. In the news, IDW is doing a new Astro Boy comic, and Best Buy is changing its anime DVD strategy.

Scott's Thing - Cake Ukelele
Rym's Thing - Don't Shit Your Pants

GeekNights 090211 - Sword of the Stranger

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review the full length animated feature film, Sword of the Stranger. In the news, Ultimate Spider-Man is being rebooted, Toriyama comments on Dragonball live action, and there's a fight over Yu-Gi-Oh cards.

Scott's Thing - Chantilly Lace
Rym's Thing - Toriyama Draws Hamasaki

GeekNights 090121 - They Were Eleven

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review the 1986 classic, They Were Eleven. In the news, Spider-Man 2099 is finally traded, and the Hetalia anime won't be on television.

Scott's Thing - Obama Toy
Rym's Thing - Ghostbusters live action TV opener
Rym's Thing - Ghostbusters animated TV opener

GeekNights 090107 - KO Century Beast

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review the '90s OAV, KO Century Beast. In the news, there's a new vocaloid character, and the Read or Die director is making a movie.

Scott's Thing - Kill the Monthly
Rym's Thing - How to take a shower at RIT

GeekNights 081217 - The Sky Crawlers

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review Mamoru Oshii's latest full-length animated motion picture, The Sky Crawlers. In the news, the Thor movie actually looks good, and Azuma talks about Yotsuba&! anime.

Scott's Thing - Metal Wolf Chaos
Rym's Thing - Drunken Spartan

GeekNights 081203 - Ordinary Victories

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review Ordinary Victories by Manu Larcenet. In the news, there's a new Tenchi Spinoff, Murakami is opening a new studio, and weird stuff is happening with Devil's Due Press.

Scott's Thing - Bruce Lee Ping-Pong
Rym's Thing - Hatsune Miku Contest

GeekNights 081119 - Detroit Metal City

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we GO TO DETROIT METAL CITY! In the news, craziness with free streaming Naruto, and Hetalia is getting animated.

Scott's Thing - 75+ comics being made into films
Rym's Thing - Space Invaders

GeekNights 081029 - The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck by Don Rosa and inspired by Carl Barks. We also report on a somewhat humorous listener e-mail, and Funimation is suing some bootleggers.

Scott's Thing - The Real Prince of Persia
Rym's Thing - Papa Loves Mambo

GeekNights 081015 - Political Manga

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we make our contribution to politics in comics month with an episode about political manga. We mostly discuss First President of Japan, Sanctuary, and Eagle. In the news, we are probably finally going to rock Anime Boston '09, and Studio Ghibli's DS game is off the hook.

Scott's Thing - Ghostly Swim
Rym's Thing - Johnny Wander

GeekNights 081001 - Comics are for Boys

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we response to a somewhat fair criticism of one of our panels. In the news, we went to the NYAF, and they're really making the Lupin Car.

Scott's Thing - Mamboleo
Rym's Thing - Rock and Roll Bomber

GeekNights 080917 - Neon Genesis Evangelion

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we go where no anime podcaster dare go. We bring you our final thoughts on Neon Genesis Evangelion. In the news, Michiko to Hatchin is an anime that is coming out, and Tatsunoko vs. Capcom is getting crazy go nuts.

Scott's Thing - Metroid Hat
Rym's Thing - Anime News Nina

GeekNights 080820 - Otakon 2008

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we haphazardly review Otakon 2008. In the news, more manga is going digital, and the New York Anime Festival is going to have some awesome Vampire Hunter D action.

Scott's Thing - Face Your Manga
Rym's Thing - Rym's Demise

GeekNights 080806 - Connecticon 2008

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss what went down at Connecticon 2008. In the news, Otakon is this weekend, and we're doing a bunch of stuff there. Don't miss it.

Scott's Thing - Reverse Escalator
Rym's Thing - Dragon Girl

GeekNights 080730 - The Surrogates

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss The Surrogates from Top Shelf. In the news, we're doing lots of panels at ConnectiCon, Otakon, PAX, and some other conventions. Also, Viz is bringing more Urasawa, and Neil is writing some Batman.

Rym's Thing - JMVs!
Scott's Thing - Mainichi Apologizes

GeekNights 080716 - Otaking Interview

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we interview Paul "Otaking" Johnson about his video The Rise and Fall of Anime Fan Subtitles. In the news, Boom! studios put some good comics online for free, and the great convention run of '08 is about to begin.

Scott's Thing - Rare Bill Watterson Art
Rym's Thing - Otakon DJ

GeekNights 080702 - Princess Tutu

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we give a little look at Princess Tutu. In the news, Otakon is having a contest and Bandai continues the work of Bandai Visual.

Scott's Thing - Hamster Lady
Rym's Thing - Satoshi Kon Sees Us

GeekNights 080618 - MoCCA Arts Festival 2008

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss our trip to the MoCCA Arts Festival. In the news, there's a gigantic manga database now online, and Inu Yasha is over.

Scott's Thing - Japanese Vending Machines
Rym's Thing - Eretzvaju
Rym's Thing - Wakfu

GeekNights 080604 - Toshokan Sensou

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss the new anime, Toshokan Sensou. In the news, Tokyopop is restructuring and Jojo's was halted by muslims. Also, this weekend is the MoCCA Arts Festival and also Lolita and Maid Fashion Day at Kinokuniya.

Scott's Thing - Fansub Documentary
Rym's Thing - Alice

GeekNights 080528 - Whiteout and Damekko Doubutsu

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review Whiteout and Damekko Doubutsu. In the news, the Watchmen movie might be awesome, and we are going to be at Kinokuniya this Friday with HALCALI.

Scott's Thing - Public Domain Comic
Rym's Thing - Twinkle Star
Rym's Thing - Ongaku NO Susume

GeekNights 080521 - How To Get Other People Into Anime

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we teach you how to turn other people into anime fans. In the news Little Orphan Artworks and HALCALI to appear in New York.

Scott's Thing - Metal Gear Lupin III
Rym's Thing - Nendroid Hatsune Miku Dance
Rym's Thing - Miku Dance Comparison

GeekNights 080514 - ICE: The OAV

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review ICE: The OAV. In the news, Super Techno Arts went dark, leaving Jojo's Bizarre Adventure to its sorry fate. Also, Scott GeekBites The Kree Skrull War.

Scott's Thing - Chi's Sweet Home
Rym's Thing - Death Chaos 9000

GeekNights 080507 - Free Comic Book Day 2008

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the comics of Free Comic Book Day 2008. In the news, Scott presents his box.

Scott's Thing - Chronotron
Rym's Thing - Evergreen

GeekNights 080430 - Vision of Escaflowne

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss the wonderful Vision of Escaflowne. In the news, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is picked back up. Also, Scott experiences some Shiro-tasm with Orion.

Scott's Thing - Freakangels
Rym's Thing - ReDeath

GeekNights 080423 - Maris the Chojo

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Maris the Chojo. In the news, we outline our experiences at the New York Comic Con 2008, including our interview with T.M.Revolution for TokyoFM at Kinokuniya after the convention.

Scott's Thing - Will Eisner's Preventative Maintenance
Rym's Thing - 41 Hours in an Elevator

GeekNights 080416 - Marvel Teamup and Invincible

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review two comics: Invincible (which Rym liked) and Marvel Teamup (not so much). In the news, the New York Comic Con is this weekend, where we will be interviewing TMR on Sunday in Kinokuniya at 3:00pm along with Tokyo FM, and the Korean Harlock movie is somewhat unlicensed.

Scott's Thing - Awesome Housing Map
Rym's Thing - Sumo!

GeekNights 080409 - Newspaper Comics

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk briefly about newspaper comics. Rym previews some of what we're doing at the New York Comic Con, and Scott tries out a different box.

Scott's Thing - If Only THIS were the X-Men
Rym's Thing - Those were the (Hermes House Band) Days

GeekNights 080402 - Gatekeepers

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss the events surrounding Gatekeepers, which was a more important show than you may realize, but not for the reasons you would expect. In the news, Otakon gets JAM Project, a Madhouse opener, and an Artist's Alley. Instead of news, Scott tries something new.

Scott's Thing - Quis custodiet ipsos peanuts?
Rym's Thing - Teen Girl Adolescence

GeekNights 080326 - Night Wizard, Legendary Gambler Tetsuya

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Night Wizard and Legendary Gambler Tetsuya. In the news, anime is coming to America zero-day, we talk a long while about the issues at Anime Boston, and Scott GeekBites Green Lantern Rebirth.

Scott's Thing - Bitstrips
Rym's Thing - Uninstall

GeekNights 080319 - Dungeon

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Dungeon. In the news, Slayers Wii is titled. Also, Scott GeekBites Crayon Shin-chan.

Scott's Thing - オモチャ箱シリーズ第3話　絵本1936年
Rym's Thing - Utena on the Sega Saturn

GeekNights 080312 - Kick-Ass

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Kick Ass. In the news, Crunchy Roll gets $4 million in capital despite Funimation's strongly worded letter, and Bone movie might actually happen. (con)

Scott's Thing - Osamu Tezuka's "Jumping"
Rym's Thing - Katsu

GeekNights 080305 - Kitaro

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the new Hakaba Kitaro anime. In the news, John Ledford blames piracy, and Otakon 2008 is set to have the best panels lineup yet after substantial changes to their policies regarding them. Also, as a GeekBack/Bite, Vertical Inc has sent us the Guin Saga Manga, which, if you want to read it (for free), should drive you into enter our contest.

Scott's Thing - Star Wars Intro
Rym's Thing - Oh no!

GeekNights 080227 - Katsucon 14: part 1

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we begin (but by no means finish) our coverage of Katsucon 14. In the news, ADV announces dates, including Project Blue Chikyuu, Trigun is getting a movie, and Slayers is getting another season.

Scott's Thing - The Golden Bucket
Rym's Thing - Jon

GeekNights 080213 - Cowboy Bebop

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review the greatest animated television series of all time. We also gear up for Katsucon!

Scott's Thing - Osakatron
Rym's Thing - Mario Portal

GeekNights 080130 - Anime Industry Speculation

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we speculate about the doom and gloom for the US anime industry. We also do a geekbyte about the Guin Saga Manga, and discuss the resignation of the Otakorp president.

Rym's Thing - Smoke on the Water
Scott's Thing - Headphone Musume

GeekNights 080123 - The Four Immigrants Manga

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Four Immigrants Manga. In the news, Moonlight Mile/Sherpa Sex is finally coming out on DVD. Also, Scott GeekBites Galaxy Express 999 tv.

Scott's Thing - Totoro
Rym's Thing - Fanart times 1000

GeekNights 080116 - Spice and Wolf, Lovely Complex, etc...

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review three new(ish) anime: Persona Trinity Soul, Lovely Complex, and Spice and Wolf. In the news, Rym geekbites the second Ghost in the Shell Manga, and there's a sale on good anime.

Scott's Thing - Phoenix Wright Flash
Rym's Thing - How a Bobbin Works

GeekNights 080109 - Bone

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Bone. In the news, Newtype is dead. Also, Scott geekbites Won Ton Soup.

Scott's Thing - The Otaku Police
Rym's Thing - Cons will never be the same

GeekNights 080102 - Slayers: The Motion Picture

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we are the fifth strongest men on Mipross Island, as we discuss Slayers: The Motion Picture. In the news: manga top ten of 2007 and Spiderman's failed marriage.

Scott's Thing - Initial D Arcade Stage 4: Limited
Rym's Thing - Lollipop

GeekNights 071226 - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. In the news, Death Note gets a Matsuda spinoff, Macross Frontier exists, and Gag Manga Biyori gets a third season. We also GeekBite Takashi Miike's Shinjuku Triad Society.

Scott's Thing - Wowio
Rym's Thing - A Self-Sustaining Reaction

GeekNights 071219 - Essex County

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the first two volumes of Essex County by Jeff Lemire: Tales from the Farm and Ghost Stories. In the news, Satoshi Kon is going to direct in the Batmanimatrix, and Japanese songwriters are reasonable about the distribution of their lyrics.

Scott's Thing - Gingerbread Geeks
Rym's Thing - Ho ho ho

GeekNights 071212 - New York Anime Festival 2007

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we bring you our coverage of The New York Anime Festival 2007. In the news, the Brooklyn Museum will see Takashi Murakami's works April through July in 2008, and Marvel and Del Rey join forces.

Scott's Thing - Moekkomonster

GeekNights 071205 - Samurai Crusader and The Bug Boy

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Samurai Crusader and The Bug Boy. In the news, we're preparing for the New York Anime Festival this weekend, and there was drama in the anime wallpaper industry.

Scott's Thing - Opening the Vii
Rym's Thing - Pac Txt

GeekNights 071128 - Fullmetal Alchemist

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about Fullmetal Alchemist. In the news, Casshern is one of the worst movies ever made.

Scott's Thing - Hello Kitty Bike Tires
Rym's Thing - Casshern Anime (op)
Rym's Thing - Casshern Anime (ed)

GeekNights 071121 - Hentai

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss hentai in all its... glory? In the news, we don't have any news (other than Death Note coming out), so Rym throws down a GeekBack and Scott throws out a GeekBite.

Scott's Thing - How creativity is being strangled by the law
Rym's Thing - This man exists.

GeekNights 071114 - The X-Men

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about The X-Men. In the news, Mythwear has vanished, and Marvel takes its first halting steps into the digital era with Marvel Online. Also, remember that we are guests of and will be performing at the New York Anime Festival in NYC December 7-9 2007.

Scott's Thing - Manga: des Origines à nos Jours
Rym's Thing - Hit Me Baby

GeekNights 071107 - I Wanted to Like Naruto

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we completely trash Naruto and the whole shonen fighting genre. In the news, Takeshi Kitano and Miyazaki are awesome, and anime is being brought to Russia.

Scott's Thing - Awesome Pumpkins
Rym's Thing - Ugly Mickey

GeekNights 071031 - Apollo's Song

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Osamu Tezuka's Apollo's Song. In the news, there's a webcomic wikipedia war, Zuda launches, it's Halloween, and we're starting season three with episode 400!

Scott's Thing - The Money Bin
Rym's Thing - Halloween... for the Atari 2600

GeekNights 071024 - Trigun: Final Thoughts

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, with numerous spoilers, we present our full and final thoughts on Trigun, which we have previously reviewed. In the news, Japan admits to its inability to deal with foreign piracy, and the bigwigs of American Anime will be meeting to discuss the future of the market.

Scott's Thing - Nad Shots
Rym's Thing - Real Baseball

GeekNights 071017 - Questions Week: Anime Manga Comics

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we continue Questions Week with the night of anime, manga, and comics. Of course, this is only half of the story, since we have a solid extra hour of answers which will be released at some point in the future.

GeekNights 071010 - The Walking Dead

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Walking Dead. In the news, Dark horse gives up on the monthlies, and ADV realigns.

Scott's Thing - Triumph
Rym's Thing - Richard Garriott

GeekNights 071003 - Getsumen To Heiki Mina

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about Getsumen To Heiki Mina and, briefly, CB Chara Go Nagai World. In the news, we're going to be guests at the New York Anime Festival, which is also hosting an interesting COSplay, and Tintin is going to be a movie.

Scott's Thing - In Search of Steve Ditko
Rym's Thing - Pyrats

GeekNights 070926 - Special 014 - This is Not a Charity!

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we give a ranting reply to a geekback. Your regularly scheduled podcast will resume on Monday.

GeekNights 070919 - Anime Piracy

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights: Piracy. In the news, One Piece's new dub premiers, and Kazuo Koike goes on and on about copyright.

Scott's Thing - lolthulu
Rym's Thing - Ubercon Promo Video

GeekNights 070912 - Super Spy

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Super Spy by Matt Kindt. In the news, anime industry gobledegook and DMP is going to put the labels of Japanese publishers on their manga.

Scott's Thing - Martin Klimas Photography
Rym's Thing - Meet the Engineer

GeekNights 070905 - El Hazard: The Magnificent World

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review El Hazard, the Magnificent World. In the news, DC Comics changes book distributors and Rym has some lame filler news about love hotels in Japan.

Rym's Thing - Jinnai and The Bugrom Live
Scott's Thing - 4chan Distilled

GeekNights 070829 - Buzzer Beater

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights: Buzzer Beater. In the news, Speed Racer Buzz and Anime is Dead to Me.

Scott's Thing - Hulk vs. The Gremlins
Rym's Thing - Crosswalk Prank

GeekNights 070815 - How We Would Run Fan Panels

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we describe in some detail exactly how we would handle fan panels were we in charge of them for a given convention. In the news, Unicorn Table will perform at the New York Anime Festival, and Mike Wieringo has passed away.

Scott's Thing - TV Champion Lego Block Creations
Rym's Thing - Bitches Love Pikachu

GeekNights 070808 - Baccano!

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about why Baccano excites us. In the news, since there's no interesting anime, manga, or comic news, Scott rants, then Rym rants.

Scott's Thing - The New AE86
Rym's Thing - Siberian Fortress

GeekNights 070801 - Otakon 2007

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we bring you our Otakon 2007 Con Report. In the news, CMX picks up the Toki wo Kakeru Shōjo manga, and some fansubbers tried to create a fake media storm after Otakon.

Scott's Thing - Astro Boy
Rym's Thing - It's a Good Night for Flying

GeekNights 070725 - Fast Karate MD Geist 2: The Death Force

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights Most Dangerous Geist 2: The Death Force. In the news, Otaku USA Magazine exists and Char DVD players are charred.

Joel's Thing - Kanye West/Akira/Daft Punk Video
Dave's Thing - Okkusenman

GeekNights 070718 - Connecticon '07

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss what went down at Connecticon '07. In the news, Amazing Spider-Man is changing and Lupin III specials are on TV.

Scott's Thing - Chimp rides the train

GeekNights 070711 - Convention Season 2007

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we share our convention plans for Connecticon and Otakon. In the news, Anime Expo had some problems.

Scott's Thing - Rock Out Star Wars
Rym's Thing - Corgie Zerg Rush

GeekNights 070704 - Special 007 - Anime Marathons

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk a bit about anime marathons.

GeekNights 070627 - MoCCA Art Festival

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about the 2007 MoCCA Art Festival In the news, Otakon and Project Blue Chikyuu.

Scott's Thing - Postal Works
Rym's Thing - Bible History

GeekNights 070620 - Neon Genesis Evangelion

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, despite our better judgement, we review Neon Genesis Evangelion. In the news, Speed Racer and Bokurano.

Scott's Thing - Shazai
Rym's Thing - Balls of Steel

GeekNights 070613 - Eagle

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Eagle: The Making of an Asian-American President. In the news, Otakon has announced Morio Asaka as a guest, and Nymphet is perverted.

Scott's Thing - Japanese Treadmill Challenge
Rym's Thing - Superflat Monogram

GeekNights 070606 - Elk's Run

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review the hot new comic Elk's Run. In the news, Kentaro Haneda has passed away, and Otakon is not on the ball.

Scott's Thing - Rice Cooker Bread
Rym's Thing - Must Crush Capitalism

GeekNights 070530 - Getting Into Anime

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 30 May 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we continue "Getting Into It Week" with a look at anime. In the news, Anime Expo is having one hell of a musical act.

Scott's Thing - Poke-grind
Rym's Thing - Sean Connery SNL

GeekNights 070516 - Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex both gigs

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 16 May 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on Geeknights we briefly discuss both both gigs of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. In the news, Free Comic Book Day was fun and Otakon has an awesome voice acting guest. In other news, we're pretty tired.

Scott's Thing - Spider-Man Jamba Juice
Rym's Thing - Valhalla

GeekNights 070509 - Watchmen

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 09 May 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review one of the seminal works of English literature: Alan Moore's Watchmen. In the news, is Satoshi Kon a genius, and do you read Protoculture Addicts?

Scott's Thing - Dr. Strange Fan
Rym's Thing - Attack Turtle

GeekNights 070502 - Four More New Anime

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 02 May 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we preview Romeo x Juliet, Rocket Girls, Darker than Black and Naikaku Kenryoku Hanzai Kyosei Torishimarikan Zaizen Jotaro. In the news we cover the AACS Fiasco and an interview with Go Nagai.

Scott's Thing - PowerMon
Rym's Thing - Washington

GeekNights 070425 - Four New Anime

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we preview four new anime: El Cazador de la Bruja, To Terra, Bokurano , and Gag Manga Biyori 2. In the news, the Naruto movie is seeing a decent theatrical release in the US.

Scott's Thing - Anime Plot Generator
Rym's Thing - He-Man PSA

GeekNights 070418 - DMZ: On the Ground

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the first volume of DMZ with On the Ground. In the news, Raoh gets a grand funeral, and Temple Anime is a winner.

Scott's Thing - More Japanese Pranks
Rym's Thing - Fist of the North Star

GeekNights 070411 - Dominion Tank Police

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Dominion Tank Police. In the news, fans confront Bandai Visual over their ludicrous pricing scheme, and Studio 4C is having a genius party.

Scott's Thing - Haruhi Flash Mob
Rym's Thing - Can You Speak Fake English?

GeekNights 070404 - Moonlight Mile

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we preview the new anime Moonlight Mile. In the news Vertical announces new awesome manga and Paprika has been reviewed.

Rym's Thing - Milton Caniff's Steven Canyon
Scott's Thing - Japanese Algorithm Dances

GeekNights 070328 - To Terra

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review volume one of Keiko Takemiya's To Terra. In the news, Pokemon is a decade old, and 5 cm per Second has a torrent.

Scott's Thing - Mecha Image of the Day
Rym's Thing - Challenger On Fire: Name 100 Anime Characters

GeekNights 070321 - Here is Greenwood

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review some classic anime with Here is Greenwood. In the news Freedom (Cup Noodle) gets a simultaneous release, CPM runs afoul of Libre, and there's going to be a Dragon Ball MMO.

Scott's Thing - Jujitsu
Rym's Thing - Mario Anime Opening

GeekNights 070314 - Jyu Oh Sei

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Planet of the Beast King, aka Jyu Oh Sei. In the news, Go Nagai sues some manga pirates, and the Captain America news might have been leaked in some shady business.

Scott's Thing - Triplanetary Collection
Rym's Thing - First Erotic Film

GeekNights 070307 - Why Are You Doing This?

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Why Are You Doing This? In the news, Rym saw The Girl Who Leapt Through Time at the New York International Children's Film Festival, and Captain America is dead.

Scott's Thing - Old, Old, Incredibly OLD Anime
Rym's Thing - Padding Out Papers

GeekNights 070228 - New York Comic-Con

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we review the second annual New York Comic Convention. In the news we discuss the terrible American Anime Awards.

Scott's Thing - Sailor Moon in German
Rym's Thing - Gargoyles in German

GeekNights 070221 - Katsucon 13

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Katsucon 13. In the news, the New York Comic Con is this weekend, and Tokyopop is updating its rating system.

Scott's Thing - All's Fair at the Fair
Rym's Thing - Other Views of Dragon Ball

GeekNights 070214 - What We Like at Anime Conventions

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we discuss what we like to do and see at anime conventions. In the news, there is some anime available on iTunes as well as a new anime video podcast. Also, the Japanese government actively tries to promote anime and manga outside of Japan.

Scott's Thing - Dave Brubeck Again
Rym's Thing - Cleverness Test

GeekNights 070207 - Shoujo Kakumei Utena

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on, GeekNights we review (no spoilers) Shoujo Kakumei Utena. In the news, the American Anime Awards announce their "finalists," and Kadokawa will sell movies online in the US.

Scott's Thing - Food Fighter
Rym's Thing - Hitler was Born to Buy a New Car

GeekNights 070131 - Anime Openers and Closers

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss opening and closing sequences of anime. In the news three conventions are canceled and this year's free comic book day titles are announced.

Rym's Thing - Batman knows Superman is Gay
Scott's Thing - Anime Dance 1
Scott's Thing - Anime Dance 2
Scott's Thing - Anime Dance 3
Scott's Thing - Anime Dance 4

GeekNights 070124 - Brave Story

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Brave Story. In the news, Paprika will hit US theaters in May, and The Boys has been canceled by DC.

Rym's Thing - Police Chase
Scott's Thing - Optimus Prime Dock

GeekNights 070117 - Sanctuary

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review one of the best manga we've ever read: Sanctuary by Sho Fumimura and Ryoichi Ikegami. In the news, we're making a splash at Katsucon, anime clubs are doing well enough to attract mainstream news, and Japan is getting free comics in Comic Ganbo.

Scott's Thing - Turntable Imperial March
Rym's Thing - Japanese Spa Prank

GeekNights 070110 - Initial D

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Initial D. In the news, there are lots of new anime licenses, and Viz is going to put out the Death Note anime right quick.

Scott's Thing - Bugs and Thugs
Rym's Thing - How Ice Rinks Work

GeekNights 070103 - Project Blue Earth SOS

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we finally get around to exploring the pure awesome that is ProjectBLUE Chikyuu SOS. In the news, Air Gear is coming out in the US, and AnimeCons.com has their year-end con report.

Scott's Thing - Neighbors
Rym's Thing - Lucid Steve

GeekNights 061227 - Emma and Ode to Kirohito

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we preview Emma and Ode to Kirohito. In the news, manga is getting big in India, and the FCC is starting to come under increasing fire

Scott's Thing - Tokyo Breakfast
Rym's Thing - Penn and Teller Reveal a Trick

GeekNights 061220 - Dubs and Subs

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk a bit about subtitled versus dubbed anime. In the news, Katsucon's Artist's Alley rules changes spark some Internet uproar.

Scott's Thing - Gross Genitals Grief Graef
Rym's Thing - Iron Man

GeekNights 061213 - Jeff Tatarek on Anime Music Videos

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights we have a very special episode. Join us as we speak with anime music video expert Jeff Tatarek about all things AMV. Learn about the art, the history, the community and more pertaining to this wonderful subset of anime fandom.

GeekNights 061212 - Wii Virtual Console

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk a bit about the Wii virtual console and the games we've purchased, including Gunstar Heroes, , and Ice Hockey. In the news, Counterstrike is to have ads in-game, and the Dragon Quest franchise moves to the Nintendo DS.

Scott's Thing - Megaman vs. Donkey Kong
Rym's Thing - Best USB Key Ever

GeekNights 061206 - Anime Clubs: RIT Anime

geeknights@frontrowcrew.com (Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew) — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 22:00:00 -0400

Tonight on GeekNights, we begin a long running series on anime clubs. In the news, 4Kids drops One Piece and Reason has an article on anime fansubbing.

Scott's Thing - The Asian Squat
Rym's Thing - The Truth About Sushi