We’ve been online three years

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Shamisen

April fools day 2007 was the day we decided to go live with this site and in the three years we’ve been around a lot of things have happened. We’ve witnessed a second season, movie and Endless Eight. However the future seems pretty dark for this series, yes I know the Second Season is coming over to the U.S. and the Movie will be in English one day as well. As you can see in the past months we’ve changed the look of this site gearing up for the day when Haruhi might not be popular, there are some who say that day has come, maybe it has, I don’t think it has but…

I’m hoping to be here for the long run however long that run might be… Happy third birthday to us. Although coming from myself it might seem a bit self-serving.

Our prayers for a speedy recovery go out to Miss Aya Hirano… You’re missed already…
To Miss Christina Vee, one day you’ll be Haruhi… Right now the establishment doth calleth the shots…

Tokyo Animation Fair 2010

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Chris

Just a short post before I make my way westwards in my journey of life and career. This year there have been lots of prototype figures released that all have the potential to blow my mind as well as my wallet; chief of whom is Senjogahara Hitagi from the SHAFT anime series Bakemonogatari.

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Girls’ Generation “Run Devil Run” MV

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Shamisen

At the end of the “Oh!” Music Video we were given a clue concerning a new look and music style for the group. This is the result. I’ll let you be the judge.

Bakacast Episode 4 – This Is Absurd

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Dustin

Okay, we took about 3 weeks to release this episode, but it’s twice as long as the others. So it’s almost like we’re on time!

You can download the episode directly, subscribe to our RSS feed or get it from iTunes.

We kick off our news segment with Funimation’s decision to censor the Dance in the Vampire Bund DVD’s (which they quickly reconsidered), followed by short discussions of Media Blasters’ layoffs and whether the American anime industry should just die. Paul “Otaking” Johnson’s fansub documentary closes out the news and provides us with a topic Ryoko, Shamisen and I can agree on before we start arguing about The Wings of Honneamise and Cromartie High School.

Next time: Project A-Ko! Casshern Sins! And punctuality (maybe)!

Minori Chihara MV’s

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Shamisen

Here we feature Minori Chihara the voice of Yuki Nagato. The first music video is indicative of her normal singing style. This bright and cheery number is only excelled by Minori singing in a rain shower.

The next example is done in the style of the Big Band singers of the 1940’s, here Minori performs Paradise Lost used as the opening theme song to the anime Ga-rei -Zero- in which she voices the main character Kagura Tsuchimiya.

Enjoy…

Bakacast Episode 3 – Lucky Star Wars

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Dustin

You can download the episode directly or subscribe using our RSS feed or the iTunes store.

For this episode, we talk about the legality (or lack thereof) of the Chris Handley case that’s been going on for two years now, followed by our thoughts on whether Nippon Ichi Software America’s venture into anime licensing will succeed. Then, in the review section, we trip out on Interstella 5555 and bravely don our flame-shields to give our mixed opinions on Lucky Star.

Regarding Chris Handley:

This is the latest entry in the ongoing saga.
This article contains the law he was accused of violating
And this is the Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition case Handley’s defense used to argue for precedent

Regarding NIS America:

This is ANN’s news story on the announcement

Regarding Lucky Star

So, that obscure reference to an anime store that Jon mentioned not quite understanding? The Anime World Order explained it in their review. The shownotes I just linked to have comparison videos of the joke, too.

Regarding the spring season:

chartfag released a new anime season chart. Thanks, chartfag!

Girls’ Generation / F(x) ‘Chocolate Love’ (MV)

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Shamisen

This year we are celebrating Valentines Day a little differently. The song is called ‘Chocolate Love’ something near and dear to those who want something special on valentines day. These two examples are also indicative of chocolate as well, Light and Dark. Enjoy, and from all of us. Happy Valentines Day.

Girls’ Generation “Oh!” MV

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Shamisen

This example of the evolution of Girls’ Generation contains more intricate dancing numbers and the almost hypnotizing tune takes you front row for this performance.

There is a surprise ending too.

Haruhi ranked 7th for opening weekend

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Shamisen

You like me with long hair eh?

The Disappearance of Haruhi was shown at a mere 24 screens, and 60,306 watched the movie this weekend. Reviews are still mixed but these numbers rank it 7th in showing for the weekend. So you say 7th? Why not first? Simply put anime movies don’t make into the top ten in their first weekend unless they are established franchises. This initial showing proves the fan base is still there. Here’s hoping once the reviews start coming in, the ‘endless 8’ fiasco will be forgotten.

Bakacast is now on iTunes!

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Jon

Earth is not ready for this podcast… but if you think you can handle it, subscribe by clicking on the link below. You can also listen to the Bakacast promo here. Spread the word!

Many thanks to Dustin for hassling with all that RSS and XML crap. I award him twenty moe points!

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