Sun, 1 June 2008
Still alive.



Hey all. Just wanted to post a quick update and let you know that I'm still alive. Been pretty busy these last couple months. Went on vacation, went to a con, and have just been generally busy with life stuff.

Look forward to a new episode soon though detailing our excellent time at Anime Punch this past April in Columbus, Ohio. Some of you long time listeners may remember that we attended this con back in 2006, but skipped 2007 since we were saving up for our trip to Japan. 2006 rocked, and 2008 was even better. This may very be the best anime convention around. Seriously. We'll tell you all about it real soon.

In the "welcome to 8 years ago" category, I started myself a blog. There will be some anime and Japanese content, but for the most part it will be an outlet of sorts. So if your going through withdrawal, surf on over to schnuth.com.

Thanks again for hanging in there, and I'll be talking to you all again real soon.

Aaron

Category: general -- posted at: 10:03 PM
Comments[9]

Tue, 15 April 2008
Rail Of The Star article scans


As mentioned last episode (episode #70), here are the scans promised by Eeeper of the Mangamax article about Rail Of The Star written by Helen McCarthy:

Pages 1 & 2
Pages 3 & 4

In related news, Town of Evening Calm was also nominated for a 2008 Eisner Award.





Category: general -- posted at: 1:16 PM
Comments[1]

Wed, 9 April 2008
Episode 70 - Town Of Evening Calm, Country Of Cherry Blossoms



This episode I take a look at the manga Town Of Evening Calm, Country Of Cherry Blossoms. Joining me on the review is Eeeper of the Eeeper's Choice Podcast. Eeeper actually sent me this manga in to review, and is a good example of how to get me to review something. :) It's a great manga, and seems to be overlooked like most great manga these days. Enjoy the review!


News items:
  • Last Gasp Books - publishers of the English edition.
  • Town Of Evening Calm... @ Wikipedia
  • Official Movie Website - anyone know where I can find a English version of this film?
  • Hiroshima bombings @ Wikipedia

Podcast promos:
  • Eeeper's Choice Podcast





Music this episode is Anime Eyes by Blip Blip Bleep:

WirelessBlip Blip Bleep
"Anime Eyes" (mp3)
from "Wireless"
(Undercover Culture Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Buy at Amazon
More On This Album



Snail mail:

WARP Anime Podcast
PO Box 1066
Holland, OH 43528
USA

If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Be sure to send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.

Talk to you again soon!

Direct download: warp70.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:37 PM
Comments[2]

Thu, 20 March 2008
WARP Vidcast #2: Look At My Eva!



Here is another attempt at me doing a video cast. I think it actually turned out pretty decent, but you be the judge. I take you on a tour of the Evangelion Memorial Theater laserdisc boxset. The Japanese have a knack for putting out insane (and insanely priced) collector's sets, and this one is no exception.

Snail mail:

WARP Anime Podcast
PO Box 1066
Holland, OH 43528

If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.

Direct download: WARP_Vidcast_2__Look_At_My_Eva.mp4
Category: video podcast -- posted at: 4:00 PM
Comments[3]

Sat, 1 March 2008
Episode 69 - Let's Mailbag!



This episode I do what most lazy unprepared podcasters do, read your e-mail! I've been playing a lot of voicemail lately and have been neglecting all your great e-mail, so we start correcting that in this episode. I also take a look at some news including the upcoming live-action Akira movie, and some strange individuals in Japan. Don't forget to keep those e-mails and voicemails coming in, I always love to hear from you. The voicemail number is 206-339-9277 in case you forgot.


News items:
  • Live Action Akira Movies Announced (from IGN.com)
  • "Girl" at Japanese school was 39-year-old man (from Reuters) - This is a very weird story, I wonder what this guy's intention was?
  • Japanese footwear fetish thief used boot odor to fantasize about owners (from Mainichi.jp) - I've honestly never understood this fetish.

Podcast promos:
  • Happy House Of Hentai

Music this episode is Anime Eyes by Blip Blip Bleep:

WirelessBlip Blip Bleep
"Anime Eyes" (mp3)
from "Wireless"
(Undercover Culture Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Buy at Amazon
More On This Album



Snail mail:

WARP Anime Podcast
PO Box 1066
Holland, OH 43528

If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.

See you next time!

Direct download: warp69.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:30 PM
Comments[5]

Sat, 16 February 2008
Episode 68 - GameCenter CX



This episode I take a look at the awesome Japanese reality video game show, Game Center CX. Even though it's not anime I still highly recommend it. Highly entertaining, even if your not a fan of old Nintendo games. But everyone loves old Nintendo games right? I also talk about the state of the podcast, some anime news, and of course your voicemail. Don't forget to call those in at 206-339-9277!


GameCenter CX links: 
  • Awesome English episode guide @ CrunkGames.org
  • GameCenter CX @ Wikipedia
  • Official Site (in Japanese)
  • TV-Nihon's site - find the GameCenter CX episodes under "One Shots"

News items:
  • Evangelion Movie DVD release
  • Printable Akihabara map from Akihabara Channel
  • Japan Welcomes Foreigners With Cosplayers

Podcast promos:
  • R5 Central
  • Anime-82


Intro music this episode is "N.M.H." by Masafumi Takada, from the No More Heroes Original Soundtrack.

Snail mail:

WARP Anime Podcast
PO Box 1066
Holland, OH 43528

If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. You can also send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277.

See you next time!

Direct download: warp68.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:39 AM
Comments[2]

Sun, 3 February 2008
Bronchitis is not fun.



Really it isn't. I don't recommend getting bronchitis at all. But unfortunately it's what happened to me last week. I was hoping to get a podcast up this week, but that may not happen. I'm pretty much better now but I still have some coughing going on. You really don't want to listen to me cough my head off since that doesn't make for good podcasting. So there might not be a show this week. Just wanted to let you know I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth again. :)

Category: Podcast delay :( -- posted at: 8:34 PM
Comments[3]

Tue, 22 January 2008
Episode 67 - Wings Of Honneamise



This week I review the awesome classic anime film Royal Space Force: Wings Of Honneamise. It's a fantastic film, but it's too bad that Bandai Visual is charging an arm and a leg for the DVD. I also look at some otaku news, and catch up on e-mails and voicemails. Don't forget to leave a voicemail at 206-339-9277 and get on the podcast. See you next time!

News links:
  • Bubblegum Crash PC Engine English translation patch @ Romhacking.net
  • Mother 3 Fan Translation Project
  • Policenauts Fan Translation Project
  • Newtype USA ceases publication, and becomes something new.
  • Celebrate coming of age in Japan, and buy some hentai PC games!

Wings Of Honneamise links:
  • Wikipedia's skimpy Honneamise entry
  • Wings Of Honneamise @ IMDB.com
  • Gainax's Official Honneamise page - in Japanese, but there are some neat pictures of some of the film's merchandise.
  • Bandai Visual USA - they hate you, so they charge too much for their DVDs. :(
  • Honneamise HD disc review from TheDigitalBits.com
  • Another Honneamise HD review from HighDefDigest.com


Podcast promos:
  • Viga The Otagal

Music this episode was "Toki Wo Koete" from Zeta Gundam.


Insert anime here:

Weekly Anime Review
PO Box 1066
Holland, OH 43528

If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Be sure to leave a voicemail at 206-339-9277.

Direct download: warp67.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:34 PM
Comments[2]

Mon, 14 January 2008
Episode 66 - Japan Trip Part 4, The Epic Conclusion!



Due to popular demand, here is the fourth and final installment of our Japan travelogue from last May. In this episode we go to the Ramen Museum, the Studio Ghibli Museum, and experience the wonders and horrors of otaku mecca Akihabara first hand. Don't miss this epic conclusion!

Before the episode we also announce the winner of the Dragonball Z: Broly Double Feature Blu-Ray disc. Thanks to everyone for entering, and thanks again to Funimation for supplying the prize. There will be many more DVD giveaways in the future, so stay subscribed so you don't miss out.

Stuff we talked about:
  • Ramen Museum from Bento.com
  • Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum - official page in Japanese.
  • Marimokkori @ JapanNewbie.com - the well endowed algae mascot from Hokkaido!
  • Akihabara Interactive Map - A great tool I wish I had found before our trip.
  • Akihabara @ Wikipedia
  • Super Potato @ AkihabaraNews.com - a great video of what to expect in this wonderful video game store.
  • Official Super Potato site - in Japanese of course.
  • Mei & The Kittenbus @ Nausicaa.net - great synopsis and pictures of the film.
  • JapanesePod101 - I'd highly recommend their survival Japanese lessons.
  • JTB - a great resource for getting tickets to the Ghibili Museum and more.
  • Our trip photos on Diana's Flickr account - now all of them are uploaded. Enjoy!





Snail mail:

Weekly Anime Review
PO Box 1066
Holland, OH 43528

If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Be sure to call in a voicemail at 206-339- 9277!

Direct download: warp66.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:34 AM
Comments[2]

Fri, 4 January 2008
Episode 65 - Project X: Seven Eleven



This episode I finally get around to reviewing a manga. I kept promising to do it and this week I make good when I take a look at Project X Challengers: Seven Eleven. I also share my thoughts and reactions about the conclusion of the second season of Genshiken and the first episode of Macross Frontier. Did I also mention that if you listen closely you could win your very own Dragonball Z Blu-Ray movie? It doesn't get much better then this.

Project X links:
  • Digital Manga Publishing - publishers of the Project X manga in the US.
  • New York Times article about Project X
  • Project X Torrents @ D-Addicts.com
  • Seven Eleven Japan



Other Mentioned topics:
  • Watch Gurren Lagann for free @ TheAnimeNetwork.com
  • Otaku force taxi service for the disabled to fold
  • Genshiken official site
  • Genshiken voice actor interview @ Ogiue Maniax
  • Macross Frontier official site

Podcast promos:
  • Anime World Order


Music in this episode is from the game, Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire. I've been spending the holidays with my Duo and I'm addicted to this soundtrack.


Snail mail:

Weekly Anime Review
PO Box 1066
Holland, OH 43528

If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions, or submissions please send me an email at weeklyanimereview@gmail.com. Send in a voicemail at 206-339-9277 too while your at it.

Direct download: warp65.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:43 AM
Comments[8]



Click Here To Subscribe With iTunes
RSS Feed
Send e-mail to:
weeklyanimereview@gmail.com


Voicemail line:
206-339-9277


Snail mail:
WARP Anime Podcast
PO Box 1066
Holland, OH 43528
USA

www.flickr.com
This is a Flickr badge showing public photos from weeklyanimereview. Make your own badge here.

See Last 100 Visitors
Top 10 Sources for Anime Garanos

Keyword Search

Archives
2008
January
February
March
April
June

2007
January
February
March
April
May
June
August
September
November
December

2006
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

2005
August
September
October
November
December


Other Cool Podcasts:
  • Anime World Order
  • Fast Karate For The Gentleman
  • Ninja Consultant Podcast
  • Happy House of Hentai
  • Greatest Movie Ever Podcast
  • Twinkie Beyond
  • Wicked Pissa
  • Most People Are DJs


Creative Commons License
Weekly Anime Review Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.