Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 52:
Farewell, Satoshi Kon
Discussion Topic: The Addicts Bid Farewell to the acclaimed director Satoshi Kon. We talk about his life, his accomplishments, and ultimately his farewell message to the world.
Impressions: None
Reviews: Millenium Actress, Paprika, Perfect Blue and Tokyo Godfathers **NOTE: None of these were given scores because the addicts felt it in poor taste**
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 51:
3D in Anime with SoulBroRyu from 
Discussion Topic: 3D seems to be the newest craze in well, everything. Video Games, Movies, TVs and more all seem to be getting the 3D upgrade. We discuss what we think about the future of 3D in anime, what we'd want and wouldn't want to see, or if we think it's even possible for the anime community to have 3D.
Impressions: None
Reviews: Video Girl Ai, Paradise Kiss and Arc the Lad
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 50:
The Worst Dubs, EVER
Discussion Topic: Have you ever listened to a dub that made your ears bleed? Has a dubing ever made you stop and cry to the sky "Why, WHY?!" We cover what we think are the worst dubs ever. Things that even the most hardcore dub fans won't touch with a 10 foot pole. What is on such a list? Listen to find out!
Impressions: Digimon Cross Wars and Legend of the Legendary Heros
Reviews: Blood + and Cencoroll
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 49:
The Best Anime Years of the Last Decade
Discussion Topic: Choosing from the last decade the Addicts pick out four years that they feel were of note. Which years did they pick? What animes came out during those years? Listen to find out!
Impressions: Seitokai Yakuindomo
Reviews: Aquarion and My Neighbor the Yamadas
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 48:
Yaya Han Interview (website)
Discussion Topic: We speak with Yaya Han famous cosplay creator and model. Using questions submitted from our forum members and original questions we pick her brain for all kinds of information from cosplay to her personal life. It's not an interview anyone, espically a cosplay enthusiast wants to miss!
Impressions: Ookami-san to Shichinin Nakamatachi, Nurarihyon no Mago and Occult Academy
Reviews: X (TV) and The Place Promised in Our Early Days
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 47:
Metrocon 2010
Discussion Topic: We give the scoop on Metrocon 2010 in Tampa, Florida. What was good, what was bad, and what just didn't work out. Kimiko and Hatake share their voice actor stories and experiences. Chiaki gives the scoop on what went on table side and who stopped by. All this and more Metrocon dish!
Impressions: Shukufuku no Campanella and High School of the Dead
Reviews: Ergo Proxy and Akira
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 46:
Fansubers hitting it big
Discussion Topic: Building on the discussion from episode 45 the Addicts speculate on the possibility of fansubers becoming professional companies which could compete with the dubing houses. What would it take? And would it even be a possibility given the history and present of fansubing.
Impressions: Amagami SS and Mitsudomoe
Reviews: Full Moon wo Sagashite and Senko no Night Raid
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 45:
Anime in 10 years
Discussion Topic: We discuss where we see anime in 10 years. Entirely speculation but a fun one at that. We lend our expertise in our various areas of knowledge and study from business, to voice acting, to art, in order to guess the future of anime and where we see things headed.
Impressions: None
Reviews: Crest/Banner of the Stars and Pheonix 2772 - Space Firebird
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 44:
Pokemon are the Devil!
Discussion Topic: Does anime lead people down a troubled path? Can anime be linked to death, or even murder? Are pokemon really the Devil?! The addicts tackle these questions and more in a discussion on the effects of anime.
Impressions: None
Reviews: Big Windup (Ookikufurikabutte), House of Five Leaves, Absolute Boyfriend, and RIN - Daughters of Mnemosyne
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 43:
Characters we'd want to be with Felix from Prime Time Geek
Discussion Topic: There are some anime characters that it would be awesome to walk a day in their shoes. Others, not so much. We interview Felix from Prime Time Geek and then talk about such characters with him.
Impressions: None
Reviews: Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor, Angel Beats, and Durarara!
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 42:
Supercon 2010 and Summer Anime Season.
Discussion Topic: The Addicts give the run down and voices and interviews from the floor from Florida Supercon 2010 in Miami. Following that they talk about the Summer 2010 anime season, what they're looking forward to, and what they already can't wait to end.
Impressions: None
Reviews: Berserk and Wolf's Rain
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 41:
Funimation meets A.A.A.
Discussion Topic: Joel McDonald, script writer, voice actor and ADR director at Funimation joins the hosts of the Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast to give an interview and discuss his experiences as a member of the anime industry and what it's like to work at Funimation.
Impressions: None
Reviews: Fruit's Basket and Heroic Age
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 40:
Tips on Con Preparation
Discussion Topic: The hosts of the anime addicts anonymous discuss some of the most important tips for both planning a convention trip and what to do during the convention
Impressions: None
Reviews: All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku, Soul Eater
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 39:
Life Changing Anime
Discussion Topic: The hosts of the Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast discuss the anime that have helped shape their lives.
Impressions: Mayoi Neko Overrun!
Reviews: Adolescense of Utena, D.N.Angel, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 38:
High-Profile Dub Actors!
Discussion Topic: The anime addicts hosts discuss some of the most high profile English dub actors in the industry.
Impressions: The Tatami Galaxy, Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin, Working!, and Kaichou wa Maid-Sama!
Reviews: Stellvia of the Universe, E's Otherwise
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 37:
Anime Characters We Hate!
Discussion Topic: The addicts discuss the characters that they hate! Also, discussion on the new spring 2010 anime lineup.
Impressions: Arakawa Under the Bridge, Kiss x Sis, Hetalia World Series, Ookiku Furikabutte, Heroman
Reviews: Fushigi Yuugi, .hack//Legend of the Twilight
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 36:
Anime Themes WE want
Discussion Topic: The addicts discuss what THEY think would make a good anime, step asside Ghibli! Not
really, but some ideas may impress you.
Impressions: Giant Killing, K-On!, B Gata H Kei, Ichiban Ushiro no Dai Maou,
Reviews: Vampire Hunter D, Twelve Kingdoms
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 35:
Japanese Fashion
Discussion Topic: Kimiko and Chiaki lead the discussion on Japanese fashion as your resident fashionistas! They discuss what's hot in Japan with guys and girls trends, the fancy brands and more. Then Kimiko our Lolita girl gives the low-down on Gothic Lolita.
Impressions: House of Five Leaves, Uragiri wa boku no namae wo shitteiru, Major
Reviews: Chouzoumou, Kimi ni Todoke
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 34:
Anime Merchandise
Discussion Topic: Mitsugi and Chiaki talk about anime merchandise. They try to one-up each other on crazy things. As well as talk about when it's going too far, what they like, and what they think of this aspect of the industry.
Impressions: Angel Beats! and Ikkitousen: Exteme Exutor
Reviews: Tekkonkinkreet and Dance in the Vampire Bund
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 33:
New versus Old Anime with Daryl from the Anime World Order podcast
Discussion Topic: Daryl from the Anime World Order podcast joins us to discuss new versus old anime. Difference in animation, content, trends which occur in anime, differences between target auidence - then and now, and more.
Impressions: none
Reviews: Cross Game (Full), Ookamikakushi
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 32:
Anime Piracy with Gia from the Anime Vice podcast
Discussion Topic: We discuss Piracy and anime. Torrents, downloading, streaming, and buying we cover what we do, and why we do it. Is it good? Bad? Or neither? We get into the legality and more.
Impressions: none
Reviews: Hanamaru Kindergarden, Coba the Animation, Orphen
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 31:
On Gender Enjoyment with Scott from the SARCASM podcast
Discussion Topic: Suggested by Bakuhasu on the forums we discuss how gifferent genders enjoy anime and why we think what we do. Along with an interview of Scott from the Sarcasm Podcast.
Impressions: none
Reviews: Dragon Ball, Sora no Woto, To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, Hellsing
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 30:
Anime Movies with Chris from the SHAFT podcast
Discussion Topic: Chris from SHAFT joins the addicts to talk about anime movies, what we like about them, the role they play, where they are good, and when they are bad.
Impressions: none
Reviews: Appleseed ExMachina, Eve no Jikan, Cowboy Bebop, Metropolis
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 29:
Spring 2010 Anime Season with Neokage from the Otaku Momentum podcast
Discussion Topic: Neokage from the Otaku Momentum joins the Addicts to talk about the new Spring 2010 anime season. What animes everyone is looking forward to, what animes people aren't and surprise at the lack of Moe!
Impressions:None
Reviews: Bamboo Blade, Mezzo Forte DSA, Vexille, DOGS
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 28:
The A.A.A. finishes the top 50 countdown, what's #1?!
Discussion Topic: The hosts finish their countdown of the top 50 animes of all time.
Impressions: Hanamaru Kindergarden
Reviews: Pandora's Cube, Please Teacher, Jin-Roh the wolf brigade
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 27:
The A.A.A.'s top 50 animes countdown begins!
Discussion Topic: Counting down from the 50th best anime of all time to the 26th.
Impressions:Heartcatch Precure and Cobra the Animation
Reviews: Guardian of the Sacred Spirit, Aoi Bungaku, Shin Chan (Dubbed)
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 26:
The A.A.A. Season 1 Finale has it really been so long?
Discussion Topic: Our first "Season" is over and we talk about the past and the future of the A.A.A. Podcast.
Impressions:Seikon no Qwasar, Ladies vs Butlers
Reviews: Sora no Otoshimono, Miracle Train, 11Eyes, Trigun
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 25:
EPIC FAIL!! The anime that made us cringe.
Discussion Topic:We discuss anime that make us think to ourselves "EPIC FAIL!" Anime without endings, anime with BAD endings, anime that just really stink all around.
Impressions: Katanagatari and Durarara!
Reviews: Sailor Moon, Kobato!, Vampire Hunter D, and Queen's Blade: Gyokuza no Tsugumono
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 24:
Anime in America, what works and what doesn't
Discussion Topic: Anime that makes it over to America is an important factor in the progression of anime. We discuss what anime we want to see come to America, where we think they should go and why. As well as what anime we feel would fail in America.
Impressions:Ookamikakushi, Chu-Bra! and Baka to Test to Shoukanju
Reviews: Umineko no Naku Koro Ni, Nyan Koi! and Seitokai no Ichizon
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 23:
Themes and Symbols in Anime
Discussion Topic: Themes and symbols in anime, things that occur in many anime or only a select few but are done very well.
Impressions:
Reviews: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Gravitation and Utawarerumono
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 22:
The Big Studio Ghibli Episode
Discussion Topic: Studio Ghibli, what is there to be said about this iconic studio that everyone knows? What is there not to say on how great it is? Our favorite films, and where we see the studio in the future.
Discussion Two: Mitsugi and Chiaki give a run-down of their Japan Trip.
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Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 21:
The 2010 Winter Anime Season
Discussion Topic: Our favorites for the upcoming season. What we think will be good, what we think will be bad, and everything inbetween.
Impressions:
Reviews: Code Geass and Mahoromatic Tadaima Okaeri
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 20:
Cosplay discussion and how-to, take two!
Discussion Topic: Our second discussion on cosplay. What makes a good cosplay? What makes a bad cosplay? Our cosplay pet-peeves and epic fails.
Impressions: Fairy Tail and Kobato!
Reviews:GTO, Last Exile, Nabari no Ou, and Phantom Memory Kurau
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 19:
Anime DIY - What is Doujinshi?
Discussion Topic: Is Doujinshi all porn? We answer that question and talk about one of the largest Doujinshi conventions in the world: Comiket. As well as the importance of Doujinshi to the anime world.
Impressions: Winter Sonata and Miracle Train
Reviews: NANA, Sailor Moon Stars and Black Lagoon: The Second Raid and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 18:
Anime AMVs: The best, worse and everything else
Discussion Topic: Love AMVs on YouTube and want to honor your favorite anime with your own? We discuss the ins and outs of AMV making from those who've been there. What to do, and what NOT to do.
Impressions: 11eyes and Kuchu Buranko
Reviews:Ouran High Host Club, Macross Frontier and Gunslinger Girl
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 17:
Favorites anime in a specific Genre
Discussion Topic: We discuss our favorite anime in the comedy, drama, action, mecha, and slice of life genres.
Impressions: Seitokai no Ichizon and Yumeiro Patissiere
Reviews: Fooly Cooly, Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan, and Byousoku 5 Centimeters
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 16:
How to deal with negative anime stigma
Discussion Topic:Ever dealt with some negative anime stigma when you tell someone that you watch anime? Feeling frustrated about it? Is it one of the reasons you keep your anime addict status anonymous? We discuss our experiences with the negative anime stigma, where we think it stems from, and our suggestions on how to deal with it.
Impressions: Aoi Bungaku, Shin Koihime Musou, and Kimi ni Todoke
Reviews: Honey and Clover, Vampire Knight, and Chii's Sweet Home
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 15:
How to have a very anime Halloween
Discussion Topic: Happy Halloween anime world! We show you how you can keep your addiction going right through the holiday. Discussions on our 5 top horror anime to watch this season.
Impressions: Sora no Otoshimono, A Certian Scientific Railgun, and Queen's Blade: Gyokuza no Tsugumono
Reviews: Higurashi no naku koro ni, Elfen Lied, and Iria: Zeiram the Animation
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 14:
To Cliche or not to Cliche? That is the question.
Discussion Topic: In this episode we discuss the anime cliche's we just cannot get over, from geeky guys with non-see through glasses to well endowed women whose breasts that seem to be alive. We also discuss why we think these cliche's keep coming back.
Impressions: Kampfer, The Sacred Blacksmith, Nyan Koi!, and Inu Yasha: Final Act
Reviews: Full Metal Alchlimist, S-cry-ed, Darker than BLACK, and Inital D
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 13:
The Gundamn! Episode

Discussion Topic: Neo from Gundamn!@mahq.net joins the addicts for a discussion on the History of Mecha: Past Present and Future. Let's face it, as we can tell by the most recent structures in Japan, Mecha is as much of a part of anime as big eyes, pointy hair, and panty-shots. He then stays on to discuss "What exactly is Moe?" as requested by CanadaMan on the forums.
Impressions:
Reviews: Full Metal Panic (by guest host Neo), along with other reviews on Cross Game, Basquash and Tears to Tiara
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 12:
Anime: What really is it? Why are we asking?
Discussion Topic:In this episode we discuss perhaps one of the most important questions ever with regards to the anime world; What exactlly is anime? What does this mean? Why is it important?
Impressions: None
Reviews:Valkyria Chronicles, Pretear, and Canaan
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 11:
Yuri you're the only one! The L33t Str33t Boys Episode!
Discussion Topic: Ever had so much passion for your geeky/nerdy/otaku ways that you just wanted to break out into song? Well you don't have to but you can still get the satisfaction. Matt Myers from the L33t Str33t Boys, the Anime Addicts Anonymous favorite otaku-esque band, joins the hosts for some discussion.
Impressions:
Reviews: Kindaichi Case Files (by Matt from L33t Str33t Boys), Decendants of Darkness, Spice and Wolf 2 and Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, and Angel's Egg
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 10:
A.A.A. Confessions - Our guily pleasures
Discussion Topic: We open up to you all and discuss our anime guilty pleasures, the things that most anime fans wouldn't openly admit, we come clean about. The Anime Addicts also welcomes a new host Kimiko and bids farewell to Valentine.
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Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 9:
Let's all get addicted! How to spread the anime love.
Discussion Topic:Discussions on anime to get your friends addicted, even the ones you may think will never watch anime!
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Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 8:
Hello from the Future, Chiaki in Japan
Discussion Topic: Chiaki gives the dish on Japan as she experiences it first hand. Followed by a discussion on art in anime with regards to CG versus traditional art and more.
Impressions:
Reviews: Princess Tutu, One Outs, School Days, and Demon City Shinjuku
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 7:
Let's all get addicted! How to spread the anime love.
Discussion Topic: Have you ever been thinking to yourself how much fun it would be to watch anime with others who are equally addicted? Well we're here to assure you that it not only is fun but also to give you tips on how to start your own anime club!
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Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 6:
Anime dubbing and heading to Japan
Discussion Topic: Firstly, thank you Vic Mignognafor helping out the Anime Addicts! We have a line-up of important news, like a Dragon Ball MMORPG, and Eureka 7 in theatres. Then a discussion on fanfictions and dubbing with our friend Hatake. Following this, Chiaki is leaving for the "mothership", as Valentine lovingly puts it, Japan! She gives the run-down of things to know before you go.
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Reviews: Big Windup, Baccano!, Welcome to the NHK and more!
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 5:
Fall 2009 Anime Lineup: Our thoughts
Discussion Topic: We dicsuss the movie Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea and then give our thoughts on the upcoming 2009 anime season based on the limited information that we have here.
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Reviews: Gunbuster, Bokurano, and Monster
Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 4:
Our favorite anime directors, that are NOT Miyazaki
Discussion Topic: Anime fans burning down their houses over plastic gundam figures? Miyazaki in theatres? Other directors than Miyazaki?!
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Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 3:
Florida AFO con and "What were we thinking?!"
Discussion Topic: Firstly covering recent anime news, notibly Ponyo on a Cliff coming to American theatres on August 14th. Then Chiaki and Valentine give a run-down of their time at Anime Fest of Orlando (AFO). Talk on some really cool dancing con videos by cascas2284. Then a discussion on Anime's that made us say, "What the were we thinking?!"
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Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 2:
"It may as well have been a Hentai" and Cosplay
Discussion Topic: Welcome the new regular host, Valentine! And she wastes no time getting to things. News about the Wolverine and Ironman anime. The Bakugan video pre-order. And rumors of a Battle Angel Alita movie. Learn some cosplay basics of what to do and what not to do if you're thinking of cosplay.
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Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 1:
Welcome to the A.A.A. the pilot Episode!
Discussion Topic: Session one for all the Anime Addicts out there. Otakon chat and big news at the convention.
Impressions: Canaan
Reviews: Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger, K-On!, Higurashi: Live Action, and Asura Cryin'
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