#641: Forgo the Salad for the Prime Rib.

#641: Forgo the Salad for the Prime Rib.

Author: AJS Studios July 24, 2024 Duration: 1:25:50

Crunchyroll refreshes its branding, the world premiere for the Ranma 1/2 remake is set to be in NYC, and the Dragon Ball franchise is still in a rights dispute! Also, the former editor of Attack on Titan was sentenced to prison, anime artist music videos are now on Crunchyroll, and thank you ads appear printed in 4 different countries from the Stop Manga Piracy campaign! Meanwhile in Japan... High schoolers hospitalized after eating adult-only potato chips, an apartment explosion leads to arrest in bizarre series of events, and a court reaches verdict on late pizza delivery trauma?!


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Duration: 49:56
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#664: Well When You Put it That Way... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:52
Ohayocon sues Sekaicon over trade secrets, lawyers ask to nullify arsonist's appeal withdrawal, and J-pop artistLiSA announces North America tour! Also,Crunchyroll is accused of firing an employee after an ADA request, t…
#663: A Right-Click Away From the Trash. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:23
A new piracy bill has been backed by Netflix, Disney, and Sony, the Japan Fair Trade Commission to investigate anime studio abuse, and rock band the pillows disbands! Also, Kyoto Animation - 京都アニメーション arsonist withdraws…
#662: It Was Already like This When I Got Here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:07
Crunchyroll confirms limited credentials posted, but no breach was discovered, an anime producer becomes new Fuji Television president, and BAND-MAID to release music video for a song used in a new anime opening! Also, T…
#661: In 2025, the Country Resembles Shoto Todoroki. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:52
Happy 2025! The staff is back from their well-deserved break and they're ready to go! On this week's show... It's the end of an era, AnimeNEXT is on indefinite hiatus, and the AJS staff is tea-ready! Also, crowdfunding w…
#660: See You In 2-3 Weeks, It's the 2025 Christmas Show! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:22
Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, BerryMelon, WildSpice, and Koibug for their yearly get-together of good times and merry cheer! Then we look through the articles and share some interesting stories such as a man who has eaten…
#659: A Red and Green d20 For Everyone. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:30
The passing of anime industry veteran Jan Scott-Frazier, Visa Japan confirms sales restrictions and long-time One Piece voice actor graduates! Also, new collaboration means brand new Sailor Senshi art, Vampire Hunter D c…
#658: Run That By Us Again, One More Time. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:18
Yoshihiro Togashi undergoes surgery all while continuing to work on manga, LINE WEBTOON takes credit for 70 piracy sites shut down, and Rascal Does Not Dream's English dub to stream on Crunchyroll! Also, Sailor Moon Supe…
#657: Forego the Turkey for Pot Roast. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:28
Anime NYC expands to a 4-day event, Kadokawa releases a statement on acquisition, and Netflix releases a time frame for Alice In Borderland's season 3 release. Also, Gundam and Bandai team up with NASA for a game launch,…
#656: Sometimes I Wonder Where the Time Went. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:24
Love Live unit Aqours releases music video for final solo concert theme song, Mickey Mouse becomes a Gundam, and Random House Graphic launches brand for mangas, manhwas, and webtoons! Also, Kyoto Animation - 京都アニメーション wa…