Anime 3000

The original crew is back as they discuss the new Madhouse series RideBack. Burnout Paradise, new iPhone apps, Afro Samurai and much more on this special Ground Hogs Day Anime Spectacular. Originally released February 02, 2009.

In this special Full House edition of the Anime3000 Podcast, Mr. Russell, Joshua Valencia, Jd Banks, Matthew Callueng and Benu break down the stigma facing both Japanese and American Otaku. Matthew returns and gives us an exclusive look at Anime Expo 2009. Benu rants about ANN’s yellow journalistic tactics. Joshua shares his distaste for Mr. Russell’s dry humor and Jd just gets annoyed.Originally released January 25, 2009.

Benu from the Anime Genesis podcast fills in for the vacationing Andrew Choi as Jd Banks and Mr. Russell discuss the fledgling anime industry. Sounds like a repeat, believe, Murphy’s Law makes sure this is a show to remember. Even without Joshua Valencia, the crew finds a way to make the show about video games. Tekken 6, ADV, Bandai and more anime titles getting the Hollywood treatment, only on the Anime3000 Podcast. Originally released January 18, 2009.

In the aftermath of last episode's podcastathon, Mr. Russell, Joshua Valencia, Jd Banks and Benu (who is a regular at this point) break down what they’ve been doing, playing and dot dot dotting. Benu recaps his rollercoaster ride through the halls of ALA. Jd lets us know why Statistics is better in manga form and Mr. Russell gushes over Code Geass for the thirteenth time. Originally released January 11, 2009.

Mr. Russell, Andrew Choi, Joshua Valencia and Jd Banks kick off 2009 in a two-hour epic that covers anything and everything, from Josh and Jd’s adventures at Anime LA to a plethora of shows, games, and manga that we’ve been watching, playing, and reading. Then, in news, Mr. Russell accuses Andrew of being a subtitle snob, and the probability of online distribution of manga is discussed. Off-topic and lame jokes included! Originally released January 4, 2009.

EVA, EVA, EVA!. We’ve resurrected the tireless topic of Evangelion in this episode. Andrew Choi tells us not to be scared of downloading the Japanese demo of Resident Evil 5. Mr. Russell explains why One Outs isn’t Yaoi and Joshua Valencia gives us his impression of the latest Street Fighter video game. Regular panelist Jd Banks and special guests Benu and Dwayne (Nomanninja) also make an appearance. Originally released December 28, 2008.

In this mystery episode of the A3K Podcast, we surely talk about something anime-related. Mr. Russell, Andrew Choi, Joshua Valencia and Matthew Callueng discuss something that is so top secret that we can’t tell you what it’s about. You have to listen for yourself to experience the magic that is this episode. See if you can solve the mystery that is this episode. The prize at the bottom of this cereal box is your life being changed forever. Originally released December 21, 2008.

We threw together a last minute program with some amazing anime news and segments. Our quasi-regular panelist, Benu (Anime Genesis) joins Mr. Russell and Jd Banks as they discuss anime distribution… again. They also discuss the fledgling manga industry with Tokyo Pop and Broccoli falling under the weight of the terrible economy. Originally released December 14, 2008

The game loving, anime negligent Anime 3000 panel return as Andrew Choi and Joshua Valencia go crazy on Chrono Trigger DS, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, and Super Street Fighter II Hyper Turbo Platinum Quadro Magnum HD Remix (I think I’m missing a couple of words in that title). This segways into a discussion about reviewing games and shows in the context of when they are released. Then Mr. Russell, who’s been totally bored by all this talk, digs in DVD releases of the week. Originally released December 07, 2008.

While Joshua Valencia and Andrew Choi are busy scarfing leftover turkey down their throats, a panel featuring Mr. Russell, Jd Banks and Matthew Callueng initiate the holiday season by offering tips on how to get what you want this year. And in preparation of how you’ll be spending those holiday bucks, Mr. Russell dishes this week’s DVD releases as Jd and Matthew collectively cheer over the set release of Air Gear. Then, in the second segment, the gang gives the update in shota/lolicon regulation and digital distribution of anime. Originally released November 30, 2008

A pre-Turkey Day, semi-brain dead Mr. Russell, Andrew Choi and Joshua Valencia are resuscitated by the uncanny Benu as Dattebayo’s step down from fansubbing Naruto, catalyzing a discussion about what the end of fansubbing may mean for the anime community. Josh and Choi rip into the current DLC model employed by Mortal Kombat vs. DC and tell you why it won’t succeed. Finally, the panel attempts to determine if the culture war between the anime fans and American animation fans is justified. Originally released November 23, 2008.

Matthew Callueng returns to the show for ONE NIGHT ONLY! (Well, not really.) On this week’s podcacophony, we try our best–but still fail–to stay on topic, as Mr. Russell digs into Black Lagoon, and asks the question “Why can or can’t we call anime cartoons?” Joshua Valencia gives first impressions of Left 4 Dead, which leads into a discussion on fool-proof ways to prevent the zombiepocalypse. Jd Banks discusses tendencies of the classic anime fan (kind of), and Andrew Choi still can’t get off Fallout 3 and Beck. Lots and lots of overtalk, arguing, and general “WTF?” ensues! Originally released November 16, 2008.

On this top secret episode, Mr. Russell, Andrew Choi, Joshua Valencia and Jd Banks, discuss a very controversial subject that cannot even be mentioned in this description. You have to listen to it to believe it. We talk about anime, games and maybe even manga. Originally released November 9, 2008.

On our belated-Halloween special, Mr. Russell, Joshua Valencia, and Jd Banks collectively get giddy over some eye candy–or, the new Dragon Ball to hit Shonen Jump. Our trick-or-treaters run all around the neighborhood, stopping by Gears of Wars 2’s house and making an excursion into another abode, where convention-protips are doled out instead of candy (yuck!). BONUS: The gang discerns between geeks, nerds and spazzes! And Matthew’s not here to get all sensitive about it! Originally released November 2, 2008.

Mr. Russell, Matthew Callueng and Joshua Valencia brave the Anime Battlefront minus Andrew Choi in an episode that covers controversial anime, Hard Gays and Science Fiction. This is an episode you can’t miss, only on anime3000.com. Originally released August 31, 2008.

LADIES, RESTRAIN YOURSELF: podcast-demigod Ichigo from Anime Pulse joins Mr. Russell, Andrew Choi, Joshua Valencia and Matthew Callueng in a free-form extravaganza that runs the gamut from weaboo con-fandom (“con-dom”, anyone?) to examining contexts in anime. Also: Matthew is back from the dead, and just as clueless as ever. Wait, how clueless? There’s only one way you’re gonna find out. Originally released October 26, 2008.

Joshua Valencia and Andrew Choi reunite with Mr. Russell and Jd Banks this week for a podcast chock-full of new stuff that everyone’s watching, playing, and talking about. Mr. Russell dishes on Funimation’s new YouTube initiative, and the crew breaks down anime’s continued presence as a digital medium. Also in this fun-bag-of-a-podcast: a breakdown of Anime Nation’s “Blockbuster DVD’s of 2008”, perspective of what Production I.G. and Mamoru Oshii are up to, and Jd’s look into why the heck a manga guide of Akihabara would be released. Originally released October 19, 2008.

Once again, Anime3000 is joined by Benu of Anime Genesis along with Mr. Russell and Jd Banks as they discuss the new fall anime, the end of fan subbing as we know it and the federal government’s crackdown on manga-related kiddie porn. Originally released October 12, 2008.

Mr. Russell, Jahmere Durham, Cody Baier and AWBrawler take a look at some weird anime series of all time, the crew engages in an intense discussion about the American Animation industry, Cody gets hooked on a brand new gaming hobby, Jahmere gets Gangsta on the crew, AWBrawler defends his appreciation for Glasslip and Sean Russell geeks out about Naruto Shippuden.

Mr. Russell, Colton Solem, Jd Banks and Cody Baier try to put together a Mount Rushmore of manliest anime characters. Cody finally announces the details of his new web comic, one lucky Twitter follower makes history on the podcast, and our host try something different with the news segment.