This isn’t what has been adapted already into a live action show or movie, but what we think could be adapted. We consider a variety of things which need to be considered for a live action adaptation. Plus, discussed some anime which need a movie to help complete them.
Reviews: Bakuman, Fractale, and Kore wa Zombie desu ka?
There is some hardcore violent stuff in anime and if you joined us on the uStream live you caught some of the violent action. A gratuitous episode for some gratuitous violence!
Reviews: Rio Rainbow Gate and Infinite Stratos
With Chris from 2lazy2bOtaku
Some cliches can work, and some just put a bad taste in your mouth. We run down Mitsugi’s list of bad anime cliches and discuss how it can work, if it can work, and when it just ruins things.
Reviews: Kodocha (reviewed by Chris), Wolverine, and Haru Musuko
What’s better than watching anime? Playing it perhaps? We dive into the digital world of anime and cover new titles both in Japan and America. What’s the best new JRPG to get your hands on? We’ll let you know. It’s a digital day in the world of the A.A.A.!
Reviews: .hack//sign and .hack//roots requested by bobnotk on our forums!
The A.A.A. touch base on how their disaster relief effort is going. Then it’s that time in the anime world again: new season! We discuss the anime coming out in the new season, what we want to see, and what is just more of the same old stuff.
Reviews: Rurouni Kenshin and Summer Wars
In the wake of the Japan disaster the Addicts sit and wonder “what can we do?” We’re doing our best to help raise funds and awareness for the relief in an effort we’ve called the “A.A.A. Tsunami Relief Effort” to help Japan as we can.
Reviews: Gundam Wing and Now and Then, Here and There
We discuss Japanese festivals and some anime they can be found in. What festivals are the best to hit up and where to find them.
Reviews: MD Geist and Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
If it’s your first con, or your last con, you have to get there and get through it! The addicts put their con knowledge together to create a list of things you need to do and think about to go to cons near and far. And just how to get through!
Reviews: Eureka 7 and School Rumble
After living in Japan with a Japanese family, and having a Japanese person stay with them, Chiaki and the addicts know something about Japanese cooking. We talk about popular dishes and how to prepare them.
Reviews: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Otome Youkai Zakuro
Impressions: IS: Infinite Stratos, Kore wa Zombie desu ka, and Oniichan no koto nanka suki ja nai dakara ne
Have you ever seen a plastic recorder and thought a sword hilt? Or a piece of insulation and thought of Link’s shield? Well we did! Kimiko and Chiaki lend their cosplay expertise for the unlikely items and the unlikely places to find all the best cosplay goodies.
Reviews: Rosario + Vampire and Motto To Love Ru
Impressions: Yumekui Merry, Level E, and Infinite Stratos