May 18, 2012

Summer 2010 Anime Season Preview: Seitokai Yakuindomo

Wasn’t really sure what to expect from Seitokai Yakuindomo. It’s about Tsuda Takatoshi a high school boy who goes to an all girls high school that is turning co-ed and suddenly is on the student council as vice president. The first episode follows the activities of the male vice president Tsuda and the rest of the all girl student council Amakusa Shino, Shikijyou Aria, and Hagimura Suzu. The first episode is somewhat interesting. There isn’t much fanservice but there is tons of innuendo and dirty jokes in fact a lot more then I was expecting for a show like this. So far it’s hard to tell just where this show is going to go. It’s being directed by Hiromitsu Kanazawa who has only directed one other show by the name of “Princess Lover!”. Also the animation studio producing the show is GoHands who have only produced one other show “Princess Lover!”. So it’s still too early to tell if this show is going to be any good since the studio and director doesn’t have much of a track record.

How do you feel about Seitokai Yakuindomo?

The Indecent Otaku Comedy Show At Anime Expo 2010!

If you loved The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour at Anime Expo last year, it returns to Anime Expo 2010 as The Indecent Otaku Comedy Show! You do not want to miss this! Benu and Dancing Queen return to host once again! Our special guest for this year will be none other then Danny Choo! We will also have live music, brand new video segments, a cosplay contest brought to you by Cosplay Cute, and prizes, prizes, prizes! We will also have special prizes for those who come in cosplay! Don’t miss the show everyone couldn’t stop talking about last year!

When: Saturday, July 3rd
Where: Anime Expo 2010 at the Nokia Plaza
Hosts: Benu of Anime Genesis, Dancing Queen of How A Girl Figures
Special Guest: Danny Choo
Time: Seating starts at 12:30 pm, Show starts at 1:00 pm

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Anime Genesis Podcast: Episode 2 – It’s A “Benu” Show!

It’s time to get “Benu” or get the hell out! It’s Anime Genesis episode two for season four! This episode is over eight thousand as Benu and Dancing Queen respond to a voicemail sent by Phillip from Eeepers Choice, talk about their experience at the DELICIOUS BUMP SHOW!! at which the pillows played, and Benu does his review of Dragon Ball Z Kai Part One! Benu and Dancing Queen also make some special announcements for Anime Expo 2010!

Show Notes

DVD Review: Dragon Ball Z Kai Part One

Final Verdict: B – Excellent!

Check Out Some Screen Caps From DBZ Kai!

Check Out Dancing Queen’s Video Of The Pillows On Her Site Here!

Announcements For Anime Expo 2010!

The Indecent Otaku Comedy Show With Special Guest Danny Choo!

New Time And Place!

When: Saturday, July 3rd 2010 – Day 3

Where: Nokia Plaza

Seating Starts at 12:30 pm

Show Starts at 1:00 pm

The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour returns to Anime Expo 2010 as The Indecent Otaku Comedy Show with special guest Danny Choo! Please note the place and time change above! We hope to see you there!

Habits Of Successful Anime Podcasting & Blogging

Benu will also be speaking at Anime Expo 2010 on the Habits Of Successful Anime Podcasting & Blogging. If you want to learn how to take your podcast and/or blog to the next level and learn it from Benu himself don’t miss it!

When: Sunday, July 4 2010 – Day 4

Where: LP3 – LACC 515A

Time: 11:00 am

Stay tuned to the Anime Expo website for the latest info!

Music Played During The Show

Supergene – Big In Japan

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN – about water and rain

MC Gold Lightan – Benu Sensation (As heard on the Anime Pacific Podcast: Episode 89)

Special thanks to Dancing Queen and Danny Choo for the opening show bumper!

Remember to leave your comments below on this post or e-mail the show at: animegen(at)gmail(dot)com

Also send your voice mail mp3’s to: animegen(at)gmail(dot)com

Disclaimer: A copy of the anime reviewed on this podcast was sent to Anime Genesis by Funimation Entertainment for review purposes.

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AKB48 Is Coming To Anime Expo 2010!

It’s that time of year again and Anime Expo 2010 is almost here with only 62 more days till the biggest anime and manga convention around! It looks to be another huge year for AX as they are bringing in some monumental guests this year. AX just announced that AKB48 the hugely popular Japanese pop supergroup with be guests of honor and this year’s convention. They will be performing at the Nokia Theater as well as taking part in panels, meet and greets, and autograph sessions. You can check out the full press release here.

AKB48 is not the only huge guest coming to AX this year. Check out the list of names below of all the guests that have been announced so far.

AKB48
Yuu Asakawa
Kyle Hebert
Tomohiko Ishii
Kenji Kamiyama
Toshihiro Kawamoto
Katsuyuki Konishi
Satoru Nakamura
SOPHIA
Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe

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Is The Death Of Anime Closer To Being A Reality Then We Think?

Just recently the president of Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Eric P. Sherman, wrote a post on the AnimeTV blog warning of the impending doom of “the death of anime” if people don’t stop illegal downloading. Anime Vice today also posted a link to an Australian news site that has a story on the problems the anime industry in Japan is having right now. The story on the Australian news site SBS brings up some interesting points from the Japanese side of things and it’s quite interesting. In the SBS story the owner of the A-Line anime studio, Kazumori Hashimoto was interviewed. He says he is worried about the current trend of having to make anime for the obsessive fans rather then the general populace. This is often a point brought up by those that complain that there is to much “moe” anime and it’s “destroying the industry”.

The problem I have with Kazumori Hashimoto’s statements are that his studio A-Line seems to be doing mostly grunt work looking at what they have worked on from ANN’s encyclopedia page for the studio. I’m not expert on how the industry works in Japan but of course a studio that does nothing but grunt work would be complaining that they are hurting right now. It’s no shocking revelation that anime is hurting on both sides of the pond but what industry isn’t hurting in these tough economic times right now. The SBS story also mentions competition from China’s animation industry which I keep hearing a lot about but I don’t think it’s a threat as everyone keeps saying. Most of the stuff from China looks like it’s badly done CG and kids stuff which is vastly different from the anime everyone knows and loves so as of now it’s not correct to even call it a huge threat to the anime industry in Japan. When China makes the next Bleach, Naruto, or Dragon Ball then I think you should be worried otherwise China isn’t a threat at all at this point.

I think everyone should stop being chicken little and screaming “THE SKY IS FALLING!” when what the industry needs to be doing is trying to find new exciting ways to use this shift in entertainment media to their advantage. I think it’s an exciting time for anime and entertainment media in general as I do think there are a lot of new and exciting possibility’s that are opening up with a lot of new technology. It’s just up to the industry to stop continuing to stubbornly keep hanging on to the old models of distribution and start to think of new and exciting creative models of distribution.

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DELICIOUS BUMP SHOW!! In California

The band behind the music of the hit Gainax anime FLCL (Fooly Cooly) are coming to California for two shows in May! The pillows will also be bringing along three Japanese bands from their own record label “DELICIOUS LABEL” that will be opening for them. It’s going to be a great night of Japanese music with the pillows, noodles, monokuro, and POP CHOCOLAT! This mini California tour has been named ” DELICIOUS BUMP SHOW!! In California”. On May 21st the tour will be in San Francisco at Slim’s and on May 23rd in Pomona at the Glasshouse. I will be going to the show at the Glasshouse on May 23rd. This looks to be the only trip the pillows will be making to the US this year so far, so if your in California don’t miss it! For more info and where to buy tickets check out the flyer above or check out the tour website here. I also have included four videos of the bands that you can check out below.


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The Truth Behind Five Phrases Highly Offensive To Many Anime Fans

If you do not know or didn’t realize it, the post I made yesterday, “Five Phrases Highly Offensive To Many Anime Fans” was not real. It was an April Fools joke. So those of you that took it seriously, please don’t, it was only a joke. To those that actually agreed with it, you have some serious issues!

Five Phrases Highly Offensive To Many Anime Fans

So if you are new to anime or are already a seasoned fan here are five phrases that are sure to stir up controversy no matter what anime fans you talk to on the internet. If you are looking to avoid controversy, hate mail, or just plain drama pay attention to this list.

5.”I’m an Otaku!”

Believe it or not there are many out there who totally snap if you dare call yourself an otaku or even try to call them one. This is another never ending debate. Because otaku has had a bad connotation in Japan many believe fans shouldn’t be referring to themselves by such a derogatory term as they see it. If you call yourself an otaku you are in for a world of hurt. So please just say no to calling yourself or others an otaku.

4.”I like dubs!”

Be prepared to be railed on by everyone and anyone if you happen to like dubs. If you don’t know the majority of anime fans are stuck up snobs who prefer the original Japanese voice track with English subtitles over anything else. Some may even go to the point of watching anime with the original Japanese voice track without English subtitles even though they don’t know Japanese! Those that take it to that extreme feel that even the English subtitles are localized and edited so much that it’s better to watch it the way it was meant to be watched, even if they can’t understand what is going on. Everyone knows real anime fans watch anime raw and uncut with no dubs or English subtitles!

3. “I watch fansubs!”

If you even mention that you have watched one fansub in your entire life prepared to be taken out back, beaten, and tarred and feathered! Then you will become El Pollo Diablo!!!!! Then you will be hauled off to the worst prison of all…NERD PRISON!!!

2. “I like moe!”

Do not under any circumstances make your opinion known to the masses that you like moe! You will be labeled as a creepy pedophile who can’t deal with real girls! Either that or you will just be labeled as just plain weird, then everyone will tell you that moe is killing the anime industry and your kind is not welcome around real anime fans. Then they will chase you into the town square with shotguns, torches, and pitchforks where they will tie you to a plank and set you on fire!

1.”I disagree with your opinion.”

If you want to really be controversial just disagree with everyone and anyone’s opinion. You will get so much hate mail, people will block you on twitter, they will leave nasty blog comments on your blog, and they will throw rocks through your window!

The Great Moe Debate!

I need your help! I am preparing for an article I am working on about moe and I have two surveys I would like you to take. I am trying to get some info on what people’s thoughts are on moe to incorporate into my article and would appreciate it if you would take the two surveys linked below and give your honest opinion. Follow the links below and take the surveys! Thanks!

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Anime Expo 2009: Yosuke Kuroda, Seiji Mizushima, and Yun Kouga Interview

Benu got the chance at Anime Expo 2009 to interview Yosuke Kuroda, Seiji Mizushima, and Yun Kouga. They are the creative minds behind Gundam 00.