Otaku Dan: The Life of an Anime Fan

O-Talk Episode 54: Anime That Kept Us as Anime Fans

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:01:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, well the title should explain it all.

Note: this episode was recorded on 5/27/13

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O-Talk Episode 53: No Title

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:07:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, it's more of a relaxed episode were we have not topic. We're just taking it easy.

Note: this episode was recorded on 5/6/13

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O-Talk Episode 52: 2013 Spring Anime Season is Here

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:07:00 +0000

The wonderful new spring anime is here. The cast discusses their personal thoughts on the new season.

Note: this episode was recorded on 4/15/13

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The Spring 2013 Anime Season Chart

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O-Talk Episode 51: Get out of Here Winter Season, No One Likes You!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:19:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, the gang says their good byes to the winter anime season and previews the new spring season.

Note: this episode was recorded on 3/25/13

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O-Talk Episode 50: Soul Crushing Manga

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:32:00 +0000

In this new episode of O-Talk, The group celebrates the 50th episode by talking about horrible manga.

Note: this episode was recorded on 3/15/13

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O-Talk Episode 49: WRYYYYY

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:05:00 +0000

In this new episode of O-Talk, the gang chats about the long running manga series, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

Note: this episode was recorded on 2/18/13

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O-Talk Episode 48: He Returns.........

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:45:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk a former cast member returns. Also we talk about anime and junk.

Note: this episode was recorded on 1/29/13

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O-Talk Episode 47: Digital Blushing and Stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:29:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, The gang have an interesting topic that involves a lot of talking. The discussion topic is "If we could change 3 things from Anime, what would it be?".

Note: this episode was recorded on 1/8/13

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O-Talk Episode 46: Anime of 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:04:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, we talk and debate on what is the anime of 2012. We also have Tom from Hungry Bug Diner as our special guest.

Note: this episode was recorded on 12/18/12

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Tom's site The Hungry Bug Driver
Tom's Twitter account
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O-Talk Episode 45: Ero-Ero-Eroge!

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:56:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, The crew talks about Porn. Well to be more specific, Eroge(Erotic Games). Grab that bottle of lotion, sit back, and enjoy the show.

Note: this episode was recorded on 12/4/12

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O-Talk Episode 44: Video Games and Other Stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 01:48:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, the Gang talks about video games they're currently playing. Also, Zelda from the F-Talk episode is our special guest.

Note: this episode was recorded on 11/20/12

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Jill's commentary on the Woman Called Fujiko Mine Episode 1
Skyrim glitches
Skyrim Macho Man mod

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O-Talk Episode 43: Horror Anime

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:26:00 +0000

In this new episode of O-Talk, the crew talks about horror anime.

Note: this episode was recorded on 10/30/12

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O-Talk Episode 42: The Fall Season of Pain

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:07:00 +0000

In this new episode of O-Talk, we cover the new fall season. there will be blood.....

Special guest and friend of the show Alyse from F-Talk is here too.

Note: this episode was recorded on 10/17/12

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The Fall season chart
The decline of the art of Hayate The Combat Butler

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O-Talk Episode 41: Fall Anime Season Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:24:00 +0000

The fall anime season is coming soon and crew talks about!

Note: this episode was recorded on 9/25/12

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O-Talk Episode 40: F-TALK!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:06:00 +0000

In this new episode, Jill kidnaps Dan and takes total control of the show with a couple of her lady friends.

Note: this episode was recorded on 9/8/12

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Follow Jill's gang on Twitter at: oni_saru, vaginaspider, and moronsister

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O-Talk Episode 39: You're Not An Otaku Because.....

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:31:00 +0000

In this week of O-Talk, we talk about what being an Otaku really means.

Note: this episode was recorded on 8/28/12

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NONE THIS WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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O-Talk Episode 38: J-Horror Films

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:06:00 +0000

In this Episode of O-Talk, we start out with no topic but it evolves into a discussion of J-Horror Films. It was fun.

Note: this episode was recorded on 8/14/12

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Jill's Review of Yotsuya Kaidan

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O-Talk Episode 37: Otakon 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 02:20:00 +0000

In this Episode of O-Talk, Pat and Charles talk about their magical adventures at Otakon while Dan and Jill sit quietly.

Note: this episode was recorded on 7/31/12

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O-Talk Episode 36: 2012 Summer Anime Season

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we chat about the new Summer anime season. What a wacky ride!

Note: this episode was recorded on 7/17/12

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O-Talk Episode 35: Otaku Studies

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:01:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, we talk a look at anime and fandom in a intellectual level.

Note: this episode was recorded on 7/3/12

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List of books Charles mentioned on the show

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O-Talk Episode 34: Ranting Rambles

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:01:00 +0000

In this Episode of O-Talk, we rant, we rage, and we talk about other things.

Note: this episode was recorded on 6/12/12

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The opener is Seize the Daylight by ParaDox
Pat's Regular Sexism survey and Cosplay survey

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JAST USA Press Release: Adult PC Game "School Days HQ" Goes Golden Master

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:35:00 +0000

JAST USA, the leading publisher of Japanese PC games in English, has announced the Golden Master status of School Days HQ, a collaboration between JAST Densetsu, Japanese developer 0verflow, and translation group Sekai Project. Golden Master is the final master before printing, putting the release of the game mere weeks away.

School Days HQ is a dramatic story of love and jealousy featuring one of the most famous love triangles in Japanese media. Players assume the role of Itou Makoto, a young man who finds himself caught between two girls: the shy and bookish Katsura Kotonoha, and the playful, energetic Saionji Sekai. If he succumbs to temptation or indecision, he might wind up at one of the game's infamous bad ends, as depicted in the shocking conclusion to the School Days anime series. But if he plays his cards right and comes to terms with his own feelings, he'll find plenty of opportunities for true happiness with Kotonoha, Sekai, or one of three other heroines.

With respect to gameplay, School Days HQ is best described as an "interactive anime." The story is told through animated video sequences with Japanese dialogue and English subtitles. At times, players are presented with choices -- sometimes over 40 in a single playthrough -- that determine what course the story takes. These choices are timed, and waiting for the clock to run out is also a valid choice that can mean the difference between happiness and a broken heart. This makes for a game of incredible complexity, with hundreds of branches and multiple paths to reach over 20 diverse endings.

JAST USA president Peter Payne said, "After a decade and a half of working to grow the market for visual novels, the release of a top-tier game like School Days feels like we've really achieved something great. And since it's important to our customers, we're releasing the game DRM-free, so no one will have to worry about activation."

For the release of School Days HQ, JAST USA has prepared a Japanese-style Collector's Edition that comes in a large box together with an exclusive mousepad and keychain set. Details on the Collector's Edition can be found on the official site, located at http://schooldays.us/, which also contains character profiles, screenshots, and more.

School Days HQ is fully uncensored and suitable for adults at least 18 years of age. It is available for preorder now on the JAST USA website, as well as at JList.com.

O-Talk Episode 33: Eva Talk with Aaron Clark

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:01:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, we are joined by Aaron Clark from Eva Monkey to talk about Evangelion and other stuff.

Note: this episode was recorded on 5/29/12

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The opener is Seize the Daylight by ParaDox
Visit Aaron Clark at his website Eva Monkeys and chat with him on twitter @Theevamonkey

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JAST USA Announces School Days HQ Collector's Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:32:00 +0000

JAST USA, the top publisher of Japanese PC games in English, today unveiled the collector's edition of School Days HQ, a fully-animated bishoujo game (also known as a dating sim or eroge) that is famous for its violent bad ends. School Days has attracted mainstream attention since the anime adaptation shocked audiences with its unexpected and gory conclusion.

This collector's edition is the first such release in JAST USA's history, and includes two items that are not available from any other source.

The first item is an "oppai" mousepad, which is an illustrated mousepad with a breast-shaped wrist rest. The mousepad included with the School Days HQ collector's edition features original artwork of heroine Katsura Kotonoha in a wedding dress. This illustration was drawn for the mousepad by School Days character designer Goto Junji.

The second item is an illustrated rubber keychain. The illustration, designed with fans of the School Days anime in mind, is super-deformed art of protagonist Itou Makoto's head.

JAST USA president Peter Payne said, "Without a doubt, School Days is a very important game for the English eroge industry. We really wanted to make it special, so we worked with Goto Junji and School Days developer 0verflow to create an amazing collector's edition that fans are going to drool over."

These two items will be packaged together with the game in a distinct collector's box. The full set can be viewed and ordered on its product page at http://www.jastusa.com/schooldays.html .

School Days HQ is currently in the final stages of testing, and is expected to go Golden Master in May, with release following shortly thereafter.

O-Talk Episode 32: Doctor What?

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel (Otaku Dan) Mercedes) — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:01:00 +0000

In this episode of O-Talk, we talk about Doctor Who.

Note: this episode was recorded on 5/15/12

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The opener is Seize the Daylight by ParaDox
Uncle Yo and Charles Doctor Who series Overview

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