#470: Pleasantly Surprised!

#470: Pleasantly Surprised!

Author: AJS Studios September 30, 2020 Duration: 1:38:06

DJ Ranma S gives his Hot Take on the Crunchyroll Expo's masquerade! Also final season of Fruits Basket, Demon Slayer kabuki expo, live-action Yakuza in the works from SEGA, and a wacky, yet very popular Ruby Kurosawa video! Plus, Los Angeles Comic Con moves ahead with show and extra measures, where to watch YashaHime, and a twitter user reunites with lost lost figure from 16 years ago! Meanwhile in Japan, a wife begins writing daily list on why she shouldn't murder her husband, the government is phasing out fax machines, paper documents, and personal seals, a new alcohol popsicle that hasn't been banned for children, and a woman sues company after working 48 days in a row with limited bathroom breaks?!


Dive into the vibrant world of otaku culture with Anime Jam Session, a weekly podcast that feels more like hanging out with your most knowledgeable anime-obsessed friends. Hosted by the energetic crew of DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ari Rockefeller, and a rotating cast of staffers, this show captures the spontaneous, joyful chaos of convention hall debates and late-night watch parties. Each episode is a freewheeling discussion that spans the latest anime series, video game deep dives, convention adventures, and the ever-evolving landscape of fandom itself. The hosts bring their distinct personalities and perspectives to every topic, ensuring no two conversations are ever the same. This unique podcast is produced live every Tuesday evening, fostering a real-time community feel where the energy is palpable. It’s a celebration of all things geek, delivered with genuine passion and a sense of shared discovery. Tune in for the kind of authentic, unfiltered chatter you’d expect from a group that lives and breathes this culture, making each episode a new adventure in the expansive universe of animation and manga fandom.
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Episode #73 - The Band Is Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Sailor Flare, and Mako-chan kick things off about the VOG Network! Also, we discuss Zenkaikon 2012 and the fate of New York Anime Festival! And we bring you a brand new segment with Mako-chan…
Episode #74 - AnimeNEXT 2012, Y U NO GO?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:39
DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan do a complete turnout of AnimeNEXT 2012, also they take the gripes and throw it back at people, showing them the positive side of things!
Episode #72 - Loose Ends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:10
DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Sailor Flare, Kuro Usagi and Mako-chan bring you a very important announcement in regards to the show. The staff discuss Saban picking up Yu-Gi-Oh, and an interview with Tiffany Grant.
Episode #71 - Temporary Monthly Cycle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:08
DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan discuss PAX East and Castle Point. Also on deck, Tron in Kingdom Hearts 3D, the death of Dr. Wily, and DBZ Kinect. Concert review of Head Phones President as well!
Episode #70 - Another 2 For 1 Convention Podcast Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:14:15
DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan discuss MangaNEXT and PAS Springfest. Also on tap, twenty years of Sailor Moon! Also, what if Kevin Smith and Quentin Tarrantino directed Bleach? This episode is dedicated to Gu…
Episode #68 - It's 2012, and there's no Snow... Apocalypse! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:38
DJ Ranma S, Kuro Usagi, Ari Rockefeller, and Sailor Flare talk about the first con of 2012, Kotoricon! Also, the staff discuss the downfall of Bandai, the downsizing of Media Blasters, and the 8 million dollar lawsuit th…
Episode #67 - It's Coming Down to the End [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:24
DJ Ranma S, Kuro Usagi, Ari Rockefeller, and Sailor Flare review the live action Sailor Moon trailer in depth. DJ gives his thoughts on the Ranma 1/2 live action special. Also, why is Oprah talking about manga? Casting f…