<meta name="Title" content=""> <meta name="Keywords" content=""> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 2008"> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 2008"> <link rel="File-List" href="http://www.anime3000.com/file://localhost/Users/lanadmin/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0/clip_filelist.xml"/> <style type="text/css"> </style> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> Bonus Round: Johnny Yong Bosch Interview. In this episode of the Bonus Round, we interviewed well-known anime voice-actor, Johnny Yong Bosch. He’s voiced leading characters in Eureka 7, Trigun, Haruhi Suzumiya, Code Geass, Trigun and Bleach. Additionally, he became was the green ranger, Adam Park on The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. In our interview, we discuss his voice acting, band, conventions and his experience as a Power Ranger. {audio} http://www.anime3000.com/bonus/A3K%20Bonus%20Round_%20Interview%20with%20Johnny%20Yong%20Bosch.mp3{/audio}<o:p></o:p> <o:p> 
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More SD Mecha on their way to invade my wallet... After the popular SDX series, Bandai is releasing a new SD Mecha series called SD Infinity (SD∞). What's the diff? While Bandai SDX is Gundam related, SD Infinity focus on non-Gundam mecha. The first SD for the series will be Nirvash Type Zero from Eureka Seven. You might want to read:SD Poison Part 1: SDX Neo Black Dragon & Wizard Nu Gundam Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA Anime Trailer Update Gundam Unicorn Anime Trailer
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Attention! To the two people who might actually still care, I, Snark, have returned from the vast sea of obscurity!And so, let this land be awash with cheering and dancing!...yeah.Anyway, so I'm back, it's been months since I've last posted, and for once, I've got a decent reason for that; it looks like I've entered the fabled burn out phase that every anime fan inevitably faces at some point in their life, where they simply don't have the same passion for stupid, big-eyed Japanese cartoons that they once had.Over the past few months, I have essentially watched close to no anime whatsoever. For a while, I tried to complete Eureka Seven, but then gave up when I realized that I hated Renton, even after character development, and wanted nothing more then to see Eureka get run over by a truck.But never fear dear readers! That isn't to say I've given up entirely on anime! For you see, rather then watching crap, lately I've been wasting my money on anime related crap of a different variety; childrens' card games.Over the holidays I had been introduced by a friend to a Japanese TCG (trading card game) known as Weiss Schwarz. To the uninitiated, Weiss Schwarz is a shitty card game where two players command their legions of moe blob characters from shitty moe shows to do moe battle with one another.Naturally, I was first repulsed by the idea of playing such a moe-fied card game with people who I could only assume were pedophiles. But then, I had an epiphany; this was probably the only avenue where I could beat moefans and not get arrested for it!And so began my wretched journey into Japanese card games.In order to make sure I wouldn't be ensnared by the dread tendrils of moe, I made a promise to myself to only play the Manliest cards I had. And so, I present to you, my deck of moe destruction; the Mighty Junpei Deck!It is with this indomitably masculine deck that I lay waste to all other, lesser, school-girl infested, unmanly decks.But yeah, aside from Weiss Schwarz, I haven't really been doing anything anime related to be honest.Luckily, the manga side of things are looking a bit brighter as I've been closely following Legend of Koizumi and Hayate X Blades; both awesome manga that I'll hopefully be reviewing soon.Overall though, I've been going very light on anime and manga in the past few months. Coincidentally enough however, my interest in pro wrestling has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance, with me watching a lot more of the WWE as well as independent promotions such as Ring of Honor and Shimmer.So if anyone is curious about what I've really been spending my time on lately, I've been hunting down videos of the now sadly retired Rebbecca Knox.In closing, I figured I might as well address something; some of y'all may be wondering how the hell I transitioned from anime to something so disparate as wrestling. Well...LuFisto here may help answer that;<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5qsjgOJiag4&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5qsjgOJiag4&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
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You know, I'm not quite sure how I expected today to go, but I'm pretty sure this wasn't on the list of things I thought I'd write about: Super Dimension Fortress Macross-- the one, the only, the original, the one that has nothing to do with Robotech --is currently available streaming on Hulu.I myself have only watched a single episode of Macross before, so I'm really excited to have a chance to get to the entire 36-episode series finally. It is dubbed, however, and it was dubbed by Harmony Gold back in 1984 (the year I was born), so it's not going to be quite as slick as most of the dubs we get now. But wow. Let's watch an episode now, shall we?  <object height="370px" width="640px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/qiXpgeKxbjfniAOtIeOYjg"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed wmode="transparent" src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/qiXpgeKxbjfniAOtIeOYjg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="370px" width="640px"></embed></param><param value="transparent" name="wmode"></param></object>  Of course, for those of you who really prefer your Robotech in its original mash-up form, Harmony Gold has had it on Hulu for a little while now. (Via Jtor.)Hmm, maybe once we're done streaming Eureka Seven we should go through original Macross. What do you think?
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I never reviewed a Japanese animation studio before but I’ll give this a try. I’ll just use a little wikipedia and I’m gonna be alright. (`���ω���´) I’m going to make this post short since as always, I feel lazy. And it’s 10:36 pm. That’s why. Notable works: Full Metal Alchemist, Darker than Black, Eureka 7, Tokyo Magnitude [...]
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Hello from Japan, where a corn dog on a stick is known as an "American Dog." Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link. Dengeki G's Festival COMIC vol. 9 Awesome new issue of Dengeki G's Festival, the magazine that gives you amazing free stuff. In this case, we're talking your very own dakimakura, aka Hug Pillow, and more. Grab your copy now. Japanese T-Shirt - Tenori Tigers We love the anime Toradora! around here, with its awesome characters and fun tsundere female lead role, of course voiced by the legendary Rie Kugimiya. To commemorate the Year of the Tiger, we present a long-sleeved baseball jersey! Choken-Bako Dog Coin Bank In Japanese, a piggy bank is called chokin bako, literally mean "savings box." Change the kin (meaning money) to ken (meaning dog) and you have a great joke item. Akihabara Canned Bread is Good Food for Otaku Then, the legendary otaku product from Akihabara is now available at J-List! It's anime-themed bread-in-a-can, featuring art from Eureka Seven, Fullmetal Alchemist and Space Battleship Yamato. The can can be used to hold stuff after you eat the bread! KanoKon 8 Kanokon is the story of a Japanese boy who met a girl, but it turns out the girl is really the immortal spirit of a fox deity who's in love with him -- you know, the stuff that happens in Japan all the time. This series, which features furigana for easy reading, is back in stock. Touhou Manga Restocked Touhou is the bizarre sub-culture world in Japan that's originally based on a series of shooting games created as doujin-soft (that is, homebrewed software). All three volumes of the official manga are back in stock today. Goldfish Green Tea Bath Salt Set Make your next bath a really special one with this kingyo (goldfish) shaped Japanese Bath tablets made in Kyoto (!) and containing real green tea. Authentic 'Socks Glue' From Japan J-List carries some awesome fashion items, including "Loose Socks" and those delightful "Zettai Ryoiki" over-knee socks. See fresh stock of authentic "socks glue" used to keep your socks from falling down your leg. 'Moe' Headphone Artbook Girls wearing headphones are cool, and we've restocked this artbook for you, which presents real headphones you can buy (if you are into high-end headphones), and moe pictures you can look at. New Snacks from Japan Would you believe the Japanese have invented White Cream Cheese flavored Pringles potato chips? And we've got 'em. Also see delicious DARS chocolate w/strawberry inside, and "Decoration" chocolate from Meiji for Valentine's Day. More Food Drops from Japan Also have some restocked traditional "Food Drops" for you as well, including delicious Miso Ramen flavor (Hokkaido limited), plus Shochu, the popular sake-like drink. Sushi Rice Cracker, Tiramisu Chocolates Next, see fresh stock of one of the coolest snacks we've ever carried: rice crackers that look like beautiful sushi, thanks to the colorful printing on the wrappers. You'll lunch munching these things. DX Green Tea & Konpeito Case Then see fresh stock of a really cool item, a traditional lacquered wood case for keeping things like beautiful konpeito candies. Mamegoma 3-in-One Bento Box Mamegoma is formed from the words mame (bean) and goma (sesame seed), and he's a cute character from San-X. Enjoy this nesting-style bento box set now. Picnic Style Lacquered 3 Tier Bento Box Set Also, if I had to pick my personal favorite bento box J-List has carried over the past year, it'd have to be this one: a thrree-tiered bento that looks so beautiful, yet is very functional too. Restocked today. Totoro Bento Boxes, Plush Toys Restocked Next: see restocked Totoro bento items, because the world needs more Totoro bento boxes in it. Also restocked, some cute plush toys that are great for hugging. Kawaii Bento Accessories J-List always has some cool Hello Kitty items, including fun bento items. Today we've restocked the gorgeous Hello Kitty Onigiri Decorate Set and DECO Bento Set, plus Hello Kitty mini stamps that are fun to create kawaii messages with. Pocky Chocolate Parody Chopsticks Also back in stock: the cool Pocky chopsticks, which come in chocolate or strawberry versions. These are also very durable, made out of hard lacquered bamboo and easy for us gaijin to grip food with. Domokun 4' Flocked Vinyl Figure: Classic Brown Domo-kun fans, we've got a treat for you: a fun new Domo figure you can display on your desk or wherever you display your toys and figure. Rawwr! Lucky Cat Solar Powered Toys Enjoy some good luck from Japan's most famous icon of good fortune. Our popular Mini Lucky Cat will wave good luck and peacefulness into your life through the miracle of solar power. Restocked today. Innovative Japanese Pens, Erasers Got some cool items for people to write today. First, a unique pen that's "bean shaped" so it's easy to hold, won't roll away and can be carried flat against standard notebooks. Also see some great erasers used by Japanese students. Nintendo DS Software Restocked Nintendo's DS has revolutionized how people view portable "game" machines, and many have found that the DS makes a great study tool. The fun Rilakkuma relaxation game has been restocked, plus Japanese Literature 100 Works, great for reading nihongo. Cute Plush Yutanpo Hot Water Bed Warmer Rather than use an electric blanket or heater to keep warm during the winter, consider using a yutanpo, or hot water bottle, which keeps you toasty for hours and is also "eco" (as the Japanese say). See this cute item restocked. Products for Ninjas Got a bunch of ninja-related products for you, including the cute Ninja Paper Swing Dolls, our spring-loaded Parody Ninja Blade, and the always popular Ninja Shuriken Ice Cube Tray. Kagome Higure Action Figure ~ *Preorder* Oh my, this slew of really cool Rumiko Takahashi figures is getting me hot-and-bothered for a Kyoko Otonashi figure from Maison Ikkoku. In the meantime, enjoy this great Kagome offering. Yomi Isayama Figma ~ Garei Zero **Preorder** Also very cool: this figure of Yomi from Ga-Rei Zero. She has tons of weapons including a heavy iron on a chain that she throws at you. Awesome! Dengeki Moeoh Feb 2010 What do you get when you combine a high quality artbook, a manga magazine and a "moe" culture guide into one, and fill it with great free stuff? You get Dengeki Moeoh, and new issue of which is in stock. Free 2010 calendar! TENGA ~ Soft Tube Cup Special Hard Edition TENGA is the most awesome stress-relief hole toy for men ever invented, since it's gorgeous, works great and is extremely well designed. See the new Soft Tube Special Hard Edition we're adding to the site now. Bible Black Hole Toys, TENGA Eggs The top-selling Bible Black Kaori Saeki "Real Hole" is back in stock for anyone who needs to lay down their burdens at the end of the day in style, plus see the awesome Tenga Egg serie restocked, too. Great H-Games: Heart de Roommate You can play awesome English-translated PC dating-sim games/visual novels from J-List, like Heart de Roommate, a fantastic game about a guy who has nowhere to live, so he moves into the girl's dorm, where he has many interesting adventures. Remember: all Internet Download Edition games are now 100% V-Mate free (yay!) and compatible with Windows 64-bit versions.
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After some delay, Fewture ES Gokin series is finally releasing their ES-01 Goshogun and ES-02 Kotetsu Jeeg. The official site stated that it will be release to the market on December 28 2009 so let's hope that nothing goes wrong =D. SD Mecha fans are long waited for them! You might want to read:SD Robot Toy! ES Gohkin 01: GoShogun (Macron 1)Arm Slaves December Raid! Kaiyodo Revoltech ARX-7 Arbalest and ARX-8 Laevatein!Nirvash Type 0 (Eureka Seven) – The First Surf Board Mecha?
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Even after six months, I still can’t believe how good a series Eureka Seven is. If there’s any one show that breaks the boundaries of genres, Eureka Seven would be it. A generic mecha show escalates the action until it becomes unbelievable (and in TTGL’s case, even higher), and ends with a bang. Eureka [...]
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Tenth up for The 12 Days of Christmas: romance moments is Eureka Seven. These 12 Days of Christmas posts aren’t in any particular order. I just choose moments that actually made me feel all warm and squishy inside. Be sure to check out animemiz’s scribbling’s and Desu ex Machina’s and Memories of Eternity and Unmei Kaihen’s [...] Related posts:Day 8 of The 12 Days of Christmas Day 2 of The 12 Days of Christmas Day 5 of The 12 Days of Christmas
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Eureka 7 had likeable characters, mechas that air surf and awesome BGM. In a way it feels like a inferior version of Gurren Lagann (that’s a compliment), as they both visit very similar themes thought their runs (death, conflict both internal and external, etc). Plus someone in the anime has the same name as I do! [...]
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