At Anime Expo 2011 Benu had the chance to sit down and talk with Fred Gallagher of the popular webcomic Megatokyo. Benu chats with Fred about what he is most proud of with Megatokyo, how he keeps the story going while avoiding burn out, his plans for other projects, influences on Megatokyo, and the current state of fandom today.
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Recorded live at Anime Expo 2011 it’s Anime Genesis Live: Benu’s Violent Torpedo Of Moe! If you missed it you can now listen to the whole show in all it’s awesome glory! With special guests Mark Allen Jr. and Alex Leavitt! Benu talked with voice actor Mark Allen Jr. about voice acting, dubs, and how to break into voice acting. Benu then chatted with Internet and media PhD researcher Alex Leavitt about Hatsune Miku and the Vocaloid phenomenon and just what is the true definition of the word “Otaku”. Thanks to all who came out to the show! It was awesome to see all of you that showed up!
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Otaku been like yo Benu, where you been? Where you been the past couple of months? I’m like, I haven’t gone nowhere. I’ve just been watching all the cool moe shows. So their like, hey Benu where’s Anime Gen going? I’m like, I don’t know but I’m here to take the show back, the show is officially mine, it’s officially mine!
Show Notes
Spring 2011 Anime Season
We, Without Wings – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai
A Bridge to the Starry Skies – Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi
News
3rd season of Hayate after movie.
Hayate and Negima films double-billed.
Hatsune Miku to perform at Anime Expo.
Kalafina to perform at Anime Expo.
Video game developer Sohei Niikawa announced as guest for Anime Expo.
Reviews
Eden of the East
Final Verdict: A – Masterpiece
Trigun
Final Verdict: A – Masterpiece
Send any comments or questions to animegen@gmail.com, you can follow anime gen on twitter at twitter.com/animegen, also check out our facebook page at facebook.com/animegen.
Disclaimer: The DVDs reviewed on this podcast were sent to Anime Genesis by Funimation Entertainment for review purposes.
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Benu is back with a brand new podcast! Can you believe it? Well believe it! In episode 3 for season four, Benu reviews Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai or My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute and does a DVD review of Girls Bravo: The Complete Series!
Show Notes
(00:00-02:32) – Intro
(02:32-06:35) - Anime Pacific’s response to New Year’s Resolutions For The Otaku
Reviews
(06:35-12:47) – Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai
Final Verdict: A – Masterpiece
(12:47-17:49) – DVD Review – Girls Bravo: The Complete Series
Final Verdict: C – Average
(17:49-18:59) – Twitter Shout Outs
@otakureview at otakureview.net and ani.me
@ssaapodcast at ssaapodcast.com
(18:59-20:37) – Outtro
(20:37-22:09) – Outtakes
Send any comments or questions to animegen@gmail.com, you can follow anime gen on twitter at twitter.com/animegen, also check out our facebook page at facebook.com/animegen. Send your twitter shout outs by sending your url to @animegen on twitter. Your site must be anime, japan, or geek culture related.
Disclaimer: A copy of the DVD reviewed on this podcast was sent to Anime Genesis by Funimation Entertainment for review purposes.
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Benu reviews the awesome and extremely cute Nendoroid Hinagiku Katsura and lets you know all you need to know about this awesome nendoroid!
Check out the online stores below if you want to pick her up for yourself!
J-list
beNippon
Hobby Link Japan
Hobby Search
Kid Nemo Company
Otaku Fuel
Play Asia
Toylet
AmiAmi
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Benu sat down for a chat at Anime Expo 2010 with Danny Choo of dannychoo.com. Benu asked Danny about otaku, Japan, moe and what his most important piece of advice for bloggers would be.
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Megumi Nakajima & May’n rocked the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles during Anime Expo 2010! Check out a video excerpt below of May’n performing live! Also check out the pictures below the video of May’n, Megumi Nakajima, and special surprise guest the legendary composer Yoko Kanno! It was one amazing show!
May’n is the singing voice of Sheryl Nome and Megumi Nakajima is the singing voice and voice actress of Ranka Lee both in the anime series Macross Frontier.
*Photography and Video by Benu
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Didn’t make it to Anime Expo this year? No problem! Anime Genesis was there! We are bringing AX 2010 straight to you! This is just a little taste of what is in store! Anime Gen is bringing you the concerts, the guests, the panels, the excitement!
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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!
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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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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.
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