Archive for April, 2011

AJS #59 – We We’re Gonna Do the Podcast, But Then we Got High…

On tonight’s stonerific episode, the AJS hosts sit down and discuss the whitewashing of Akira, new Ruroni Kenshi, the death of TokyoPop, FUNimation and gets Panty & Stocking. Also Ranma and Ari talk about Castle Point and I-Con, two local conventions. And Kuro convinces everyone to come to the Sakura Matsuri! Get the Doritos and Fanta ready, you’re in for a whopping 2 1/2 hour trip! And yes this is episode 59, we’re sure of it!

Sayonara, Tokyopop

If you like buying manga in the States, you’re in for a disappointment. Manga distributor Tokyopop announced that come May 31st, Tokyopop would be shutting down its US offices. The German branch, though, will stay open to handle distribution and its film division. Founded in 1997, Tokyopop started out as Mixx (“a mix of entertainment, […]

Ari Rockefeller presents: Castle Point Anime Convention 2011 — What the Hell Am I Doing in Hoboken?

                When you mention the small north Jersey town of Hoboken, there are several images that initially come to mind. The first of which is that it’s the birthplace of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Frank Sinatra. It’s also where the first baseball game was played in the United States, […]

AJS #58 – One Great Con, One Excellent Podcast!

On tonight’s show, DJ Ranma S, Kuro Usagi, Sailor Flare, and Ari Rockefeller discuss Zenkaikon V, what happened with FUNimation, and one very well deserved lesson in humility… You don’t fuck over the Japanese.

Cosplay Queen Saya passed away

We here at Anime Jam Session are sad to report that a renowned cosplayer by the name Saya passed away. News of her death was confirmed by her younger sister; Saya died on March 15th, but given the circumstances both in Japan and with her being understandably shook up, it wasn’t made public right away. […]

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