#676: And Now For Something Completely Different…

#676: And Now For Something Completely Different…

Author: AJS Studios May 14, 2025 Duration: 1:31:57

On tonight's show... Dragon Ball news! Record-breaking sales and a big anniversary celebration are inbound! Also, Samurai Troopers gets an anniversary screening event in Japan, Tenchi Muyo omnibus Kickstarter surpasses goal, and Sony and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment jointly invest in an AI company?! Plus, the Japanese ministry says unauthorized use of generative AI voices is likely illegal, and an Evangelion candle brings expensive scents to your home... Meanwhile in Japan, Japan warns kids of choking hazard from tanuki testicle toys, and squirrel cheeks are boob adjacent in new game?!


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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#621: "Weird Al" Wasn't Referring to the Snow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:17
AnimeNext 2024 was canceled, the Funimation app shut down as the Crunchyroll app took over, and the loss of digital "purchases". Also, a man was sentenced to a year in prison over threats against a voice actor, the Knuck…
#620: Now That's a Bit Too Potent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:55
Konami's anime studio released a Yu-Gi-Oh! anniversary video, an anime streaming website has been added to a government watchlist, and The most popular manga app in 2023 is not the one people will most think of... Also,…
#619: Space Constraints. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:44
Ghost In The Shell Laughing Man Incident timeline is about to start, the SPYxANYA video game will be released globally, and The Pokémon Company will look into possible IP infringement. Also, Kyoto court hands down senten…
#618: BossaNovaLogic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:09
Magical DoReMi to unveil their 25th anniversary video in March, Artist gets called out for lying about working on Studio Ghibli flick, and Legal threats are taken against manga app Tachiyomi. Also, a long-awaited boys' l…
#617: Last Time on This Podcast… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:01
The gang is back! DJ Ranma S is back from Japan, and he will tell his adventures! On the news front, Japan wins its first Golden Globes, Solo Leveling voice actor allegedly coughs up blood during recording, and Pokémon T…
#616: Our 2023 Christmas Show! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:05
Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, BerryMelon, Ari Rockefeller, and WildSpice for the 2023 Christmas show! They're taking it easy this year, but we also have some interesting news stories to share! New intentionally ugly anime…
#615: Clock Time! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:27
Gojo's Voice Actor Responds to Recent Studio Controversy, Spy X Family gets a taste of Street Fighter 6, and My Neighbor Totoro gets a little taste of Whisky?! Also, Jump Festa gets English interpretation for the global…
#614: Where Does The Time Go… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:59
Fans speculate as “queen of Japanese pop” Namie Amuro disappears, wiping out 30 years of music, premiere dates soon to be revealed for Suicide Squad anime, and the Monkey D. Luffy balloon crashes in the first five minute…
#613: Our Last Conventions of The Year! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:48
Our last two cons of the year! Mako-chan discusses Village Con, and DJ Ranma S discusses Anime NYC! Also in anime news, an Jujutsu Kaisen animator destroys MAPPA's production floor and ASUS apologizes for EVANGELION 通信 m…
#612: And Don't Forget the Details. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:19
Sanrio collaborates with the Indian movie RRR, a real-life food truck that now has an anime series, and SUNTORY サントリー and anime collaborate in a new video! Also, Lupin III anime collaborates with Seiko watches, Cowboy Be…