Anime 3000

We talk about Lucky Star, podcasting, Apocalypse Zero and several anime titles from the early to mid 90s. Our panel includes Mike Pinto from Anime.com, Benu from Anime Genesis and Fightbait.

Our panel gives us a comprehensive look into the world of Giant Robots. This episode was designed to give the average Otaku a glimpse into the mind of a Giant Robot fan. Our panel this week includes: Gerald from Anime World Order, John-Paul from the Fight Bait Anime Podcast, Mike Dent from R5 Central and Carl Li from Oguie Maniax.

Our panel continues their gaming conversation to include the newest announcements in gaming. We discuss some breathroughs in handheld gaming as well as some exciting news bits. Evan Minto, Chuck Gaffney, Patz and Joshua Valencia join us for this discussion.

Our panel takes a trip through memory lane and discusses the evolution of the gaming consoles. Our panelists this week include Evan Minto form Anigamers.com, Patz from thegamingdungeon.com and Chuck Gaffney from Anime.fm and Chucksanimeshrine.com.

Our topics include the idea of an Otaku expiration date, the excitement surrounding this years Anime Expo convention and what motivated our panel to work for an anime website and podcast. Our panel for this week is Phillip from The Eeepers Choice Podcast, Michael Huang from Anime Diet Radio and Gia from Anime Vice.

Undoubtedly, one of our most popular episodes featured Joshua Valencia and Daryl Surat from the Anime World Order podcast arguing. In this episode, we find out why Daryl crucified Joshua for his lack of Gundam knowledge as well as insight into the inner workings of an anime podcasts and website. If you’re a fan of podcasts, anime or AWO, this is a great glimpse into the minds of various architects.

Sean Russell, Mike Pinto, Fightbait and Benu discuss Central Park Media filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and what impact will this have on the anime community? Warner Brother’s Studio is adapting Death Note into a live-action movie. Will we see a repeat of Dragon Ball: Evolution? It’s been a few weeks since we discussed the new season of anime. Have our opinions changed in regards to Basquash and K-ON!. And finally, we have the great Moe! versus Lolicon debate.

Sean Russell, Deb Aoki, Jd Banks and Alain Mendez discuss: What affect will Rumiko Takahashi’s Ren-Ne have on the digital distribution of manga? What factors have led to anime being more popular than Manga in America? What impact can superheroes have on the ailing manga industry? And finally we will discuss some of the most anticipated titles for 2009.

Sean Russell, Xan, Mike Dent and Fightbait discuss the 2009 season of Anime. We go over Dragonball Kai, 07-Ghost, Guin Saga, Shin Mazinger, Basquash, K-ON! as well as other popular titles. This week, Mike Dent, Xan and John-Paul join our discussion.

State of the Anime Industry: What are the implications of simulcasting for fansubbing groups? Are dubs sustained by television? How influential is Astro Boy? Our panel, which includes, Sean Russell, J. Moretheil, Evan Minto and Fightbait, tackle these questions, assesses how a single-distributor monopoly would affect the industry and the consumer, and determines how much creative influence foreign media wields over Japan.

It’s the final episode of the “A3K Podcast”, as Andrew Choi rides off into the sunset and the rest of A3K begins anew with their newfangled audio project. The duo debates one last time on the merits of audience in determining what shows should be simulcast, while Joshua Valencia and Jd Banks reminisce about the days of DBZ and Saturday morning anime. Mr. Russell finally dishes deets about the successor to the A3K Podcast, and Andrew Choi says goodbye. BONUS: Matthew Callueng makes an appearance! Originally released April 06, 2009.

Fightbait, Xan and Chris join Mr. Russell and Andrew Choi as they discuss the depressing state of anime. We also raise several questions. Is this show sponsored by Otaku USA? Is Astro Boy the future of manga in Hollywood or its final chapter? Finally, on a totally unrelated note, is St. Cloud, MN ready for its own super hero? All of this, plus a startling announcement in regard to the future of the Anime 3000 Podcast. Originally released March 30, 2009.

This week, Fightbait “T-Pain” and Andrew Choi fight the power in the Quick Time, over the shoulder shooting, genre defining franchise, Resident Evil. Mr. Russell and our special invited guests, Aaron Hulbert and AJ Adejare take a mud bath in the debate over digital distribution. Finally, we discuss the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya… well, sort of. And why are we so into boats and T-Pain? Originally released March 26, 2009.

Anime World Order’s Daryl Surat dispenses his unique brand of animication (anime + education) on the unsuspecting A3K cast. Fightbait joins the regular panel and Joshua Valencia reaches his boiling point with the Gundam universe. As an added bonus, listen to Mr. Russell squirm as he defends the honor of Anime 3000’s existence. Originally released March 16, 2009.

It’s the most pretentious episode of the A3K Podcast yet, as Fightbait and perennial guest Benu join Andrew Choi and Mr. Russell to discuss why the otaku uses words such as seiyū and mangaka–is there a weaboo ulterior motive? The panel also weighs in on to what extent anime merits analytical discussion, with asides related to “fauxfundity” (pretentious) and NPR (über-pretentious). BONUS! Andrew explains how to cheat your GameFly queue, and Fightbait cries Nazism. Wait, what? I’m not clarifying. Originally released March 11, 2009..

It’s a “classic” episode of the A3K Podcast, as Mr. Russell corrals Joshua Valencia, Andrew Choi, and the timeless Matthew Callueng together for a chat about Street Fighter 4 (with a rather lengthy derailment into arcade sticks). Mr. Russell and Andrew argue semantics in what exactly a “restructuring” means for Viz, and, if there wasn’t enough about fighting games already, Joshua moans in pleasure at the announcement of Tatsunoko vs. Marvel. Also included is the conclusion of our two-part interview with ANN’s Chris MacDonald. BONUS: What happens when you forge an Iggy Pop/Hirano Aya hybrid-opus? And exactly how bad is it? Originally released March 02, 2009.

It’s a podcast sandwich this week as the legendary Chris MacDonald of Anime News Network stops by during the middle segment for the first half of a discussion that spans the past, present, and future of the anime press. Then, on the opposite ends of the show, Mr. Russell, Jd Banks, and Andrew Choi round robin with talks about stylistic nuance in anime and manga and why anime on Blu-ray will (or won’t) succeed. BONUS! Andrew doles out a comic recommendation and, in somehow related fashion, explains why his peers in middle school were so eager to stick their digits in his naval. Sound like fun? Looking something to do while destroying Ryu with your Zangief? Originally released February 25, 2009.

Live from New York, it’s the A3K Podcast! …well, not really. Established in 2006, New York Comic Con has become the one of the preeminent cultural meccas for the comic fan, gamer, otaku, and even movie buff. But why? Is this the doing of large sponsors who are attracted to an event with a large profit margin, or fans who just respond incredibly well? Furthermore, what’s the main discrepancy between New York Comic Con and your run-of-the-mill anime convention? In this special edition of the A3K Podcast, Andrew Choi investigates the role of the otaku at New York Comic Con. Originally released February 19, 2009.

The contents of this podcast are so varied that we’ve decided to present you with a few questions instead of a description: Did Mr. Russell really watch ten straight episodes of Skip-Beat? Is Toradora merely moe fodder, or is Andrew Choi being reductive? Why has Joshua Valencia got his panties in a twist over Shugo Chara? Is there really a singular “hardcore” videogame audience anymore? Why does a song like “Jizz in My Pants” have a Naruto AMV–and how does this relate to an upcoming contest? Did Jd Banks even talk this episode? Matthew Callueng also makes an appearance. Originally released February 16, 2009.

What happens when Mr. Russell takes two of the Internet’s premier anime bloggers, an internationally controversial podcaster, and a writer fresh out of New York Comic Con? Total chaotic bliss, as Michael Huang and Jeremy “from Redondo Beach” of AnimeDiet gab with Mr. Russell, Andrew Choi, and the dangerously-close-to-regular Benu about the new season of anime and New York Comic Con. Andrew explains what it’s like being the new kid on the block covering an anime convention, while Benu spoils some breaking news. Wait, what news? Originally released February 09, 2009.