Chris from Gundamn! Joins to talk about movies that were almost great but were kept from reaching that point for some reason.
Reviews: Aria the Scarlett Ammo, X-Men, and Requiem from the Darkness
Impressions: Nyanpire, No. 6, and Ro-Kyu-Bu!
At the Orlando convention the Florida Anime Experience the Addicts sat down with renowned voice actor Steve Blum to talk about his career and work. We also cover other happenings at the FAE convention.
Reviews: Barefoot Gen and .hack//quantum
Voice actor Brett Weaver joins the Addicts to talk about the industry. He clues the addicts in on the informative, such as how voice acting works for the voice actor. To the funny, such as Spike Spencer’s old nickname. It’s not an episode you want to miss!
Reviews: Moshidora, Rozen Maiden and Kuroshitsuji
Impressions: Ano Hana, X-Men and Sket Dance
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
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
Are you looking for some anime dating advice? A hopeless addict looking for love? Well this totally…. may be the episode for you! The Addicts talk about their anime crushes and give some dating advice in the process.
Reviews: Skip Beat
Impressions: Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge, The World God Only Knows and Otome Youkai Zakuro
We’ve danced around it many times. What keeps the anime industry going? Really it’s the Otaku market! It’s all those things fans buy that supports the industry as a whole. But what state is this market in? Is it declining as everyone says? The Addicts cover the state of the real otaku market with an analysis supported by facts and figures.
Reviews: K-On!! (second season) and Ranma 1/2
Impressions: Bakuman and MM!
Kimiko, our resident author and fanfiction guru leads us through a discussion (with the help of Hatake who is equally wise on the subject) on the world of fanfiction. What is good fanfiction? Bad fanfiction? And how you can tell the difference between the two!
Reviews: Origin: Spirits of the past and Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales