#662: It Was Already like This When I Got Here

#662: It Was Already like This When I Got Here

Author: AJS Studios January 29, 2025 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, TOKYOPOP contributes to voice actors lost homes in LA wildfires, Cells at Work live-action grosses over 5 billion yen,Square Enix Tokyo cafe to shut down, and an anime studio merger leads to one being dissolved! Meanwhile in Japan, a 71-year-old robs 63 houses and treats strangers to sushi just to look cool, and a woman causes 8 separate traffic accidents in 35 minutes!


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 378 : Well, I Mean, Ya Know... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:32
On tonight's show, what happened with Anime Fest at NYCC x Anime Expo? Pop Team Epic in trouble, final season of Voltron: Legendary Defender, Tokyo Ward mayor apologizes to mangaka after an incident, Yu-Gi-Oh! creator st…
Episode 377 : Not Even Close to Spook Levels. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:16
On tonight's show, we dig into the Princess Bowsette phenomena! Also, a producers kidanpping charges are dropped, Funimation to stream the final season of Fairy Tail, and Alita: Battle Angel pushed back... Again. Ronin W…
Episode 376 : Schools in Session, Break it Down! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:21
On tonight's show, grab your schoolbooks, it's back to school time! But tonight, Detective Conan to go on a hiatus, dub cast for Osomatsu-san, Funimation picks up the Death Note live action films, new Macross film and co…
Episode 375 : Two For One Convention Special. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:11
On tonight's show, it's a two for one convention special! First, it's IchigoGami, as she talks about her adventures at Dragon Con! Then it's That DJ Ranma S Guy and Mako-chan discussing J1-Con Anime & Gaming Expo! And wr…
Episode 374 : Fall Times. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:36
This week, we'll discuss what happened at Colossalcon East this past weekend, and break things down! Then what happened at Manilla Idol Matsuri? Why are the idols to blame? Then in Strange News from Japan, Issues with Co…
Episode 373 : According to the Humidity, it's Still Summer. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:09
This week, Crunchyroll to stream JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Part 5 : Vento Aureo, anime producer arrested for kidnapping, Pokémon's Professor Oak has a new voice! The passing of Asou Miyoko, Card Captor Sakura gets a sma…
Episode 372 : Back on That Bull$hit. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:18
This week, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure art exhibit, Toei Animation begins digital distribution, more Death Note and Bleach coming to Netflix! Pokémon hits Twitch, and what did Masako Nozawa adlibbed with Goku? In Strange Ne…
Episode 371 : Give Me Liberty City Anime Con, or Give me Death! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:28
This week, That DJ Ranma S Guy tells Ari Rockefeller and IchigoGami about Liberty City Anime Con, so check out his thoughts! Also, winners of WCS, new Power Rangers film, and Yukito Kishiro's thoughts on the Alita: Battl…
Episode 370 : Otakon 2018, Keeping it Real. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:15
This week, it's Otakon! Join DJ Ranma S, WildSpice Cosplay, Ari Rockefeller, and IchigoGami as they tell you of their epic 4 day adventure! Then if time allows, find out who won at World Cosplay Summit, new titles from S…
Episode 369 : Ota-what? Ota-who? Ota-please. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:59
This week, as we prepare for Otakon... A Black Butler themed cafe, special screening of Transformers: The Movie, and manga publishers join in on an anti-piracy campaign! Also, Perfect Blue special screening, Pokémon GO t…