Anime Genesis

Anime Genesis Podcast: Episode 1 – So Much Wasted Potential

Benu — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:03:49 +0000

Benu is back with an all brand new season of Anime Genesis! In this episode Benu reviews
Hayate the Combat Butler: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and talks a little about Crunchyroll’s weird release schedule for AKB0048 and Little Busters!

Reviews

Hayate the Combat Butler: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Final Verdict – C (Only hardcore Hayate fans need apply)

Benu’s favorite episode of Hayate the Combat Butler: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You!

Intro/Outro Music

Big Rock Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

That's A Wrap Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Leave a comment down below! Or send your comments or questions to animegen@gmail.com

Anime Bloggers/Podcasters Town Hall @ Anime Expo 2012!

Benu — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:50:56 +0000

Hey everyone! Benu here! If you are going to Anime Expo this year I’ll be hosting the Anime Bloggers/Podcasters Town Hall on Saturday, June 30th Day 2 at 4:00 PM in WS2 (501). If your an anime blogger or podcaster or both, you don’t want to miss this! It’s going to be an open discussion about everything blogging, podcasting, and new media! I’ll also be covering the whole convention doing interviews, taking video, taking pictures, and posting it all here on the site! So if you see me around say hi and maybe you might end up in a picture or video on the site, maybe even in an episode of the podcast!

Anime Bloggers/Podcasters Town Hall

Are you a blogger or podcaster? Then come and join in for an open discussion about anything and everything related to anime blogging and podcasting!

Saturday, June 30th

4:00pm-5:00pm WS2 (LACC 501)

Anime Expo 2011 – Fred Gallagher Interview

Benu — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:38:23 +0000

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.

Anime Genesis Podcast: Episode 5 – Anime Genesis Live: Benu’s Violent Torpedo Of Moe

Benu — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:04:59 +0000

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!

Anime Genesis Podcast: Episode 4 – Eden of the Trigun

Benu — Sat, 28 May 2011 06:55:59 +0000

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

Nichijou – My Ordinary Life

We, Without Wings – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai

A Bridge to the Starry Skies – Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi

Toriko

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.

Anime Genesis Podcast: Episode 3 – My Girls Bravo Can’t Be This Cute!

Benu — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:38:50 +0000

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.

Nendoroid Hinagiku Katsura Video Review

Benu — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:26:42 +0000

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

Anime Expo 2010: Danny Choo Interview

Benu — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:51:27 +0000

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.

Anime Expo 2010: Megumi Nakajima & May’n Live In Concert!

Benu — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:59:04 +0000

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

Anime Expo 2010 – AX 2010 Coverage Preview

Benu — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:30:06 +0000

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!

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

Benu — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:18:09 +0000

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.

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

Benu — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:26:00 +0000

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.

Episode 1 – Con Funk Moe Characters Who Think Their Pikachu

Benu — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:54:11 +0000

The Anime Gen podcast is back to kick off season four of the show! On this episode we have Dancing Queen of How A Girl Figures, Freelance Blogger Jimmy Blocksom, Jon Ingoglia of JanaiBlog, and Daniel Wong. We take on the topics of “moe” friend or foe, things we hate and/or love about fandom, and characters we love and/or hate.

Anime Gen is celebrating its 5th anniversary on Feb. 18th! If you want to send in a sound clip to play on the show send an mp3 to animegen@gmail.com before Feb. 17th!

Episode 7 – Irrationally In Love With Hinagiku

Benu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:04:28 +0000

Striking back like the empire, it’s the long awaited 7th episode in the epic season 3 saga of the Anime Genesis Podcast! We have a great line up of co-hosts for this episode which include Jimmy Blocksom freelance blogger at GosuGamers, Anime Vice, Orange Lounge Radio, and Project Lore, Johnny (a.k.a. Hontaiyo), Sean Russell of Anime 3000, and last but not least your host as always Benu! We run through some news and we take on the topics of Anime Music Being A Novelty, The Use Of The Word Otaku, and Hayate no Gotoku!

Anime Expo 2009: Kari Wahlgren Interview

Benu — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:51:28 +0000

Benu got the chance at Anime Expo 2009 this year to chat with the talented Kari Wahlgren! Best known for her role as the English voice of Haruko Haruhara in FLCL.

Episode 6 – Anime Expo 2009

Benu — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:34:12 +0000

The long awaited Anime Expo episode is here! Benu and Dancing Queen from How A Girl Figures disscuss the epic happenings of the biggest con of the season! They talk about all the crazy things that happened, the guests, the panels, the excitement and more!

Here’s a video of Dancing Queen Singing at the Macross Frontier Cosplay Gathering!

Here is a report on The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour from The Fan’s POV!

You can also now see The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour in it’s entirety!

Remember that we do want to hear from you! So leave your comments below or send your comments to animegen@gmail.com

Episode 5 – Anime Expo 2009 Pre-show

Benu — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:05:29 +0000

Anime Gen returns to give you the low down on Anime Expo 2009! Benu and Dancing Queen of How A Girl Figures ramble on about Anime Expo 2009 and what they are looking forward to this year, the amazing guests, and The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour! They also talk about some news and why you should go to The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour! Ok to be honest this whole show is really about why you should go to The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour! Grab your Ipods or other portable media device because Anime Gen is back!

The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour Video Promo!

Benu — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:59:17 +0000

Here is the video promo for The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour coming up at Anime Expo! Go here for more info on the panel. Also if you would be so kind as to post this promo and make mention of the panel on your site it would be much appreciated. If you post it on your site let me know! Thanks, and see you at the panel!

Otaku no Podcast: The Anime Genesis Story

Benu — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:32:42 +0000

Anime Gen Figure Review – Max Factory Figma Mikuru Asahina School Uniform Version

Benu — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:25:46 +0000

Benu reviews Max Factory’s Figma Mikuru Asahina School Uniform Version.

Check out the following online stores to find Figma Mikuru and Figma Yuki.

J-list
beNippon
Hobby Link Japan
Hobby Search
Kid Nemo Company
Otaku Fuel
Play Asia
Toylet

Episode 04 – Fourth Anniversary Special Part 1

Benu — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:57:05 +0000

It’s finally here the epic first part of the Anime Genesis Fourth Anniversary Special! Clocking in at over two hours, Benu takes you on a trip down memory lane to relive some of the greatest moments of Anime Genesis in it’s early years. Featuring special messages from Mike Dent of R5 Central, Mike of Anime Diet, Sean and Andrew of Anime 3000, Meson of Toon Radio, Nam of Anime Pulp, BakaTanuki of The Gaming Dungeon, and Rangiku of Anime Pulse. Also Featuring many more special celebrity guests!

If you didn’t get a submission in for this part of the anniversary special I am now accepting submissions for the second part! Please send your mp3 submissions to: animegen@gmail.com

Episode 03 – Anime LA Rambling!

Benu — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:56:00 +0000

Anime Gen is back with an all new episode! Dancing Queen joins Benu to talk about the news, the Anime Genesis & How A Girl Figures Panel at Anime LA, and all the happenings that went down at the first con of the year! It’s a jam packed episode so grab your Ipod and throw on those earbuds because Anime Gen is back and ready to rock!

News

Gainax Animates Video For CES

Is Shoko-tan Done For?

Crunchyroll Simucasts Shugo Chara and Other Anime

And if you still haven’t seen it yet here is our panel from Anime LA in it’s full glory!

Click here to see it in HD!

Anime Los Angeles 09 – Marianne Miller Interview (Audio)

Benu — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:50:44 +0000

Here is my exclusive interview with American voice actor Marianne Miller. She has voiced Qoo from “Teeny Witches”, Yuuno in “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha”, Kazuki in “Zebraman”, Kyohei in “Moribito”, and well as Malicolne and Flame in “Familiar of Zero’. Thanks to Marianne Miller for the interview!

Episode 02 – Anime Genesis & How A Girl Figures Live From Anime LA 09! (Video)

Benu — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:17:02 +0000

Anime Genesis & How A Girl Figures comes to you live from the first anime convention of the year Anime LA 2009! Benu & Dancing Queen host the first live show of the year and disscuss various topics of fandom with input from the audience!

Click here to see the panel in full HD on You Tube!

Thanks to DJ Tama for doing a great job on the video and everyone who came out to the live show! Me and Dancing Queen can’t thank you enough! Also a huge thanks goes out to Anime LA staff for giving us the panel space and making sure all the tech was working!

Anime Genesis & How A Girl Figures LIVE! At Anime LA 2009!

Benu — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:26:42 +0000

Anime Genesis & How A Girl Figures are going to be kicking off the new year at Anime LA 2009 with a live podcast! Benu and Dancing Queen will be hosting the first live recording of the year! We will even be giving away some awesome prizes! If you missed Anime Genesis & Anime Diet Live at Anime Expo 2008, you don’t want to miss this one! You never know what could happen live! So come on out to Anime LA 2009 and we will see you at the show! The show takes place on Saturday Jan. 3rd, at 4pm in LP2, at the LAX Marriott.

Episode 1 – Just because you’re dressed as Sasuke doesn’t mean your a real ninja!

Benu — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:39:08 +0000

Anime Genesis kicks off season 3 with guest co-host Andrew Choi of Anime 3000! Brace yourselves for one heck of an episode, as Benu and Andrew disscuss narutards effect on the anime industry and why you should be scared silly! We also open up the phones for the first time ever and talk with an angry narutard who is more concerned about the karaoke subtitles in the fansubs then the actual shows.

NEWS

PROMOS

Weeaboobies

If you want your promo played on the show send an e-mail to: animegen@gmail.com

Give us feedback by leaving a comment below or by sending an e-mail to: animegen@gmail.com

AX ‘08 – Shoko Nakagawa Interview (Video)

Benu — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:49:05 +0000

Here is Anime Genesis’s exclusive interview with Shoko Nakagawa! Watch as Benu gives Shokotan an oversized AG T-shirt, and asks probably the most random question she was ever asked at AX!

Episode 5 – Revenge Of The Purple Hair, Green Skinned, Tentacle People!

Benu — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:55:11 +0000

What’s this? A new episode of Anime Genesis, two hours long? This can’t be true! But it is! We are back with an all star line up of guest co-hosts. Dancing Queen, Hontaiyo, Miu, and Hayate join Benu and disscuss the latest anime news and have some interesting disscussions along the way. Benu also explains why the site has been dead for the past couple of weeks. So sit tight and hold on for possibly the longest Anime Genesis episode yet!

Episode 4 – Live From Anime Expo 2008! (Video)

Benu — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:16:31 +0000

This is the Anime Genesis/Anime Diet Live panel from Anime Expo 2008! Experience the madness in audio and video! Pay no attention to me saying this is Episode 5, it is Episode 4. Also it’s anime-gen.com not anime-gen.net. More Interviews, an Anime Expo wrap up episode, and pictures, as well as a day by day recap of AX coming soon!

AX ‘08 – David Hayter Interview (Video)

Benu — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:57:40 +0000

Anime Genesis was lucky enough to sit down and chat with voice acting legend David Hayter at Anime Expo 2008. David Hayter is most well know for his role as Solid Snake in the popular Metal Gear Solid video game series.

Anime Genesis & Anime Diet LIVE! At AX 2008!

Benu — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:05:59 +0000

That’s right! Anime Genesis and Anime Diet will be rocking AX this year with the most amazing panel you are ever going to attend at AX! Come and see Benu, Mike, Jeremy, and Ray (will be there somehow…) live on stage! It’s all going to be on July 4th 2008 at 7pm in LP 4 (LACC 411), that’s the theater in the LA Convention Center. Check out the schedule on the Anime Expo website for more details. The panel is listed as Anime Genesis Live! on the schedule.

Feel free to play the promo on your podcast.

Ramen Revolution Video Report! (Video)

Benu — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:47:08 +0000

The Ramen Revolution video report is finally here! Watch as I take you backstage before I go live! I also throw in some clips and pictures from some of the other awesome stuff that happened at the show! A huge thanks to the whole Ramen Revolution crew! I had alot of fun being a guest and hanging out with you all! Remember to watch Ramen Revolution Saturday nights at 12:30 on LA 18 KSCI-TV.

Episode 3 – Astro Shokotan

Benu — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:47:10 +0000

Anime Genesis is back for another week full of anime goodness. Benu runs through the weekly news as usual and takes a look at a 1980′s remake of a classic anime Astro Boy.

Show Notes

News

DVD Review

Astro Boy: Greatest Astro Adventures

Final Verdict: A

People Who Commented This Week

MiniRamen

Email me at: animegen@gmail.com

Visit the fan site at: fans.anime-gen.com

If you like what you hear please consider donating

Episode 2 – Leave Aya Hirano Alone!

Benu — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:28:21 +0000

Benu is back and ready to rock! In this episode of Anime Genesis, Benu explains why there hasn’t been an episode in awhile and tells a story about a flaming garage. Then Benu runs through the weekly news, makes some predictions for Anime Expo 2008, and finishes up by reading your comments and feedback.

Show Notes

News

David Hayter To Be At Anime Expo 2008

Crunchyroll Gets $4.05 Million In Capital, American Anime Industry Freaks Out

People Are Hating On Aya Hirano

How can you hate Aya after watching this video!

Aya Hirano Wins Seiyuu Award

Promo
The Anime Roundtable Podcast

Anime Expo 2008 Predictions

Blog Comments, Feedback, And Question Of The Week

Vist the fan site at fans.anime-gen.com

E-mail me at animegen@gmail.com

If you like what you hear, please consider donating.

AX 07 – Mary Elizabeth McGlynn Press Panel Interview

Benu — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:50:56 +0000

I’ve missed two episodes in the past two weeks due to technical difficulties, so to make up for it here is an exclusive press panel interview from Anime Expo 2007. Mary Elizabeth McGlynn was one of the American guests of honor. She is most well know for being the voice of Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost In The Shell: Innocence, Solid State Society, and Stand Alone Complex. Mary is currently directing Naruto for Viz. Mary has also sang for the Silent Hill movie and sang for the games Silent Hill 3, 4, and Origins.

Serious Business Promo

Benu — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:25:56 +0000

Here is the brand new Anime Genesis promo! Please play on your podcast and let me know if you do.

Episode 1 – Anime Genesis Awards 2007

Benu — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:56:20 +0000

Anime Genesis makes it’s glorious return for 2008! In this episode of Anime Genesis Benu reads your comments in response to episode 62 and also reads Justin Sevakis’ interesting response to writing/podcasting about his open letter which showed up on the ANN forums. Also Benu takes a look back at the best of 2007 with the first ever Anime Genesis Awards and crowns the series of the year and the first ever podcast of the year and more.

Show Notes

Justin Sevakis’ ANN Forum Post

Anime Genesis Awards

Categories

Series Of The Year
Winner: The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya
Runner Up: Lucky Star

Movie Of The Year
Winner: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Runner Up: None

Character Of The Year
Winner: Haruhi Suzumiya
Runner Up: Konata Izumi

Voice Actor/Actress Of The Year
Winner: Aya Hirano
Runner Up: None

Studio Of The Year
Winner: Kyoto Animation
Runner Up: None

Director Of The Year
Winner: Tatsuya Ishihara
Runner Up: None

American Company Of The Year
Winner: Geneon USA
Runner Up: Bandai Entertainment

Surprise Licensing Announcement Of The Year
Winner: Lucky Star
Runner Up: Kanon (2006)

Podcast Of The Year
Winner: Anime Diet Radio
Runner Up: Anime Pacific

Blog Of The Year
Winner: An Eternal Thought in the Mind of Godzilla
Runner Up: Hop Step Jump!

Webcomic Of The Year
Winner: Mistakes Of Youth
Runner Up: None

Episode 62 – Why Justin Sevakis Will Kill The Industry

Benu — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:48:49 +0000

Hold on tight because the sparks will fly as Benu lays the smack down on Justin Sevakis’s letter to the industry.