Anime and Television in Toronto

Episode 11: A Lone Barrier

2007-08-10T18:59:00.000-07:00

Opening Theme: Kekkaishi Opening Theme - "Sha la la -Ayakashi NIGHT" by Saeka Uura

Show notes:

Many licenses made at Anime Expo 2007 and Otakon 2007. Full lists on AnimeSuki, and Anime News Network.

Funimation will start distributing their releases on Blu-Ray in the near future. Geneon will wait on the idea.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-16/funimation-thinking-blu-ray-while-geneon-waits

MegaMan Star Force will air on Cartoon Network in August. There will also be a online stream on Toonami Jetstream on July 23rd.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-16/megaman-star-force-heading-to-cartoon-network-in-august

Life-size Gundam (standing at 18 m) was unveiled at the Gundam Crisis themepark in Japan.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-18/gundam's-father-voices-to-unveil-18m-life-size-robot

TokiMemo Online will shutdown on July 31st. There will be a graduation ceremony.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-18/tokimemo-online-holds-graduation-ceremony-for-shutdown

There will be a Hana-Kimi prince contest as part of the promotion for the live-action Hana-Kimi adaptation. The contest is a search for the most handsome person (open to boys and girls) in Japan.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-18/hana-kimi-drama-searches-for-most-handsome-boy-or-girl

YTV will premiere Death Note in September.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-19/canada's-ytv-to-premiere-death-note-anime-in-september

The Singing Bee and Don't Forget the Lyrics airs on Fox.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/television/reviews/article_display.jsp?&rid=9501

Many new TV shows being premiered since it's nearing the fall season.
http://tvcomedies.about.com/od/whatscomingup/a/new_tv_shows.htm

A review of Kekkaishi was given by Daisuke. Final Rating: High steal it from a friend.

"Sumimura Yoshimori, a 14-year-old junior high school boy, is a descendant of Kekkaishi, or an exterminator of monsters He is vying for the heir to the family with Yumikura Tokine. Tokine is older than him, and she is his childhood friend as well as his rival Kekkaishi. To save people from the crises, and to make himself stronger, Yoshimori fights against monsters tonight, too."
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6806

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Episode 10: The Anime North Edition

2007-06-17T12:32:00.000-07:00

Opening Theme: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Ending Theme - "Hare Hare Yukai" by Aya Hirano, Minori Chihara, and Yuko Goto remix featuring Lucky Star Opening Theme - "Motteke! Sailor Fuku" by Aya Hirano, Emiri Katou, Kaori Fukuhara & Aya Endo

Show notes:

Speed Racer live action movie preview is up on it's website.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-06-09/speed-racer-movie-preview-website-launched

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow premiered in North America(U.S.A.) on June 6th 2007.
http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6450148.html?industryid=47211

The Japanese voice actresses of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will appear and perform at Anime Expo on June 30th 2007.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-25/japanese-haruhi-cast-to-perform-live-at-anime-expo

Isaiah Washington has been fired from his role on Grey's Anatomy.
http://www.imdb.com/news/sb/2007-06-08/tv/2

Fox will air Drive's "final" 2 episodes back-to-back on July 4th 2007.
http://www.tvseriesfinale.com/2007/05/drive_fox_series_to_return_but_cancelled.php

Jordan Sparks wins the sixth season of American Idol at 17, making her the youngest winner ever.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,275660,00.html

A one-hour Family Guy special will air this fall with a Star Wars premise.
http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070425.html

Fox may cancel On the Lot due to poor ratings.
http://defamer.com/hollywood/fox/on-the-lot-cancellationwatch-series-downsized-to-one-hour-per-week-265040.php

Fox's hit-show Heroes will be getting a new hero, Sopranos actress Dania Ramirez.
http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-daniaramirezjoinsheroes,0,7182978.story

Sopranos series finale will air on June 10th on HBO.
http://www.tvseriesfinale.com/2007/03/the_sopranos_hbo_series_wraps_last_episode.php

New TBS sitcom House of Payne breaks high-rating records.
http://www.televisionpoint.com/news2007/newsfullstory.php?id=1181404331

Last Comic Standing: The Search For The Funniest Person in America will premiere on NBC.
http://www.popmatters.com/tv/reviews/l/last-comic-standing.shtml

Anime North Highlights and Day-to-Day Breakdowns were given. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Registration
- Dealer's Room
- Artist Alley
- Art Show
- ZZ Concert
- Anime Wrestling
- Panels
- Anime showings/premieres
- Guests
- Masquerade
- Gaming and Yaoi North (both at same location)
- Anime Roundtable Podcast
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya dance-off
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies
etc...

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Episode 9: Lucky Gilmore, You're a Star

2007-05-22T15:19:00.000-07:00

Opening Theme: Super ko Rider by BEAT CRUSADERS

Show notes:

The Anime Roundtable Podcast, the offical podcast of Anime North.
www.animeroundtable.com

Beijing bans Death Note.
http://animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-15/beijing-bans-horror-stories-based-on-death-note

Hidden english Death Note trailer.
http://animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-15/hidden-death-note-trailer-reveals-light's-english-voice

Rain on the Colbert Report.
http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2007/05/13/random-musings-for-those-of-you-wondering-about-rain-in-the-poll/

Also Rain is going to take part in the production of the live-action Speed Racer movie.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Racer_%28film%29">

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi novel has been delayed.
http://animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-15/latest-haruhi-novel-ghost-hunt-manga-delayed-in-japan

Hare Hare dance at Anime North.
http://animenorth.com/hareharedance.php

Anime wrestling at Anime North.
http://animenorth.com/wrestling.php

Japanese box office.
http://animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-15/japanese-box-office-may-12-13

Battle between Boys Over Flowers and F4 is over.
http://animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-14/boys-over-flowers-forces-f4-idol-band-to-rename-itself

Nicolas Cage plays Al Capone.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425602/

Apple store Genius Bar.
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

The Real Wedding Crashers has been cut from NBC's lineup.
http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-nbcpullsrealweddingcrashers,0,187989.story?coll=zap-tv-headlines

A review of Lucky Star was given by Daisuke. Final Rating: Watch it only if you get paid (any amount is fine as long as you get paid).

"Portrays the lives of several school girls attending a Japanese high school with a very loose humor tone. The main heroine is Konata Izumi, an athletic and intelligent girl who, despite these attributes, is not in a sports club, and her grades remain low. Her laziness at school is due to her love for anime and video games, and is not interested in much else. The serialization began with the four main characters in their first year of high school: Konata Izumi, Kagami Hiiragi, Tsukasa Hiiragi, and Miyuki Takara. As the story progresses, they move onto their second and third year."
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7222

A review of Gilmore Girls was given by Sven. Final Rating: Steal it from a friend.

"Set in a storybook Connecticut town populated with an eclectic mix of everyday folks and lovable lunatics, GILMORE GIRLS is a humorous multigenerational series about friendship, family and the ties that bind. Now beginning its seventh season, the series revolves around thirtysomething Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham, "Bad Santa" and the upcoming "Evan Almighty") and her college-age daughter, and best friend in the world, Rory (Alexis Bledel, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," "Tuck Everlasting"). Lorelai has made her share of mistakes in life, but she has been doing her best to see that Rory doesn't follow in her footsteps. That may be easier said than done, considering that the two share the same interests, the same intellect, the same coffee addiction and the same eyes."
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gilmore-girls/about

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Episode 8: A Lost Combat Maiden

2007-05-18T14:15:00.000-07:00

Opening Theme: Mahoromatic Opening Theme - "Kaerimichi - On the Way Home" by Ayako Kawasumi

Intermission Theme:

Show notes:

Bleach trading card game hits the shelves in May.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-02/bleach-tcg-website-live

Otakon gets Fred Gallagher(creator of Megatokyo) as a guest of honour.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-04/otakon-announces-fred-gallagher-as-guest-of-honor

Bandai Namco has released new wooden gundams. They are hand-carved entrirely of high-grade fir.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-10/bandai-namco's-plex-offers-1/60-wooden-gundams

Namco Bandai will release a new Naruto PSP fighting game named Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes in North America and Europe this summmer.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-11/namco-bandai-brings-naruto-to-psps

A Japanese online bookstore starts up an online manga rental service.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-12/manga-rental-pc

Viz Media licenses a Blue Dragon anime (adaptation of the Xbox 360 role-playing game).
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-16/viz-media-acquires-blue-dragon-anime

More Japanese animes being imprinted on stamps in Japan.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-16/japan-post-anime-stamp

A new magazine dedicated to anime music is being released in Japan.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-17/magazines-anime-music

160 movie theatres in North America will premiere the english dub of the first Naruto movie entitled Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow on June 6th 2007.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-25/160-north-american-screens-signed-up-for-naruto-movie

Masi Oka(from Heroes) describes how manga and anime has a large influence in North America.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-26/heroes-masi-oka-acknowledges-anime-manga-influences

A Japanese teen stabbed a security guard when he tried to steal 10 volumes of manga.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-28/japanese-teen-stabs-guard-to-steal-used-manga

Death Note has yet again won another award. The Death Note movie won the audience award at the Belgium film festival.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-30/death-note-wins-audience-award-at-belgium-film-fest

Xenoglossia and Code Geass will be novelized in Japan and be on sale on June 30th 2007.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-02/xenoglossia-code-geass-to-be-novelized-in-japan

The Black Donnellys and Drive have been cancelled (The Black Donnellys being cancelled after 7 episodes and Drive being cancelled after 3 episodes). The Real Wedding Crashers will be replacing The Black Donnellys.
http://thememoirs.org/2007/04/05/the-black-donnellys-canceled
http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Exclusive-Fox-Cancels/800013604

Alec Baldwin goes under fire for making "threatening" messages to his daughter.
http://www.tmz.com/2007/04/19/alec-baldwins-threatening-message-to-daughter/

American Idol hosted a special charity event called Idol Gives Back which many celebrities took part in.
http://www.americanidol.com/idolgivesback/

Veronica Mars may or may not return for a fourth season.
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/veronica-mars/

Bob Barker will end his 35 year run as host of The Price is Right.
http://www.cbs.com/daytime/price/behind/specials/

On The Lot will premiere on FOX on May 22nd 2007.
http://www.thelot.com/

Pirate Master will premiere on CBS on May 31st 2007.
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/pirate_master/

A review of Mahoromatic(Automatic Maiden and Something More Beautiful) was given by Daisuke. Final Rating: Watch it no matter what.

"Mahoro was employed as a maid by Suguru Misato who was the junior high school student who was living alone, and she came to his house. Because she took care of him heartily every day, there was no break in his tension. Additionally, the classmates and teacher Shikijo are involved, too, and there is no end of troubles in their daily life. Moreover, Mahoro was the strongest android in Vesper which was the organization to oppose the invasion of the space aliens to the earth. However, the longevity of Mahoro who had fought as a field type android hardly remained."
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,254,cjnqfr,mahoromatic.html

A review of Lost was given by Sven. Final Rating: Steal it from a friend. (Watching it no matter what will kill you.)

"A horrific plane crash leaves 48 passengers alive, and stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific. The survivors include doctor Jack, now freed prisoner Kate, one hit wonder rock star Charlie, Iraqi military vet Sayid, and a mysterious man named Locke. For a while their goal is simple survival, but they soon realize that it was far more than mere chance that brought them together, and each of them has a purpose that will help them unlock the island's secrets."
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411008/

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Episode 7: Straight Black to Manabi

2007-04-05T10:49:00.000-07:00

Opening Theme: Genshiken Opening theme - "My Pace Daioh" by manzo

Show notes:

Lane Garrison, former member of the cast of Prison has been charged with vehicular manslaughter. He was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and caused his vehicle to crash. A teenager in his vehicle was killed in the accident.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/070131/entertainment/tv_garrison_dui

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy have been renewed until 2011-2012.
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/tv/story/2007/01/03/game-shows.html

The Grey's anatomy cast will have pay raises when they sign onto their new contracts. Some very significant.
http://greysanatomyaddictsplus.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/pay-raise-for-greys-anatomy-stars/

The L Word (specialty drama on lesbian life) has been renewed for a 5th season.
http://www.thelwordonline.com/season5_renewal.html

Geneon and Bandai Visual have announced a partnership in the licensing and distributing department.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-08/geneon/bandai-visual-usa-solicit-gunbuster-2-release

A new wave of cafes may have come. A butler cafe has open in Japan in Akihabara. This cafe has a similar style as a maid cafe, but with the obvious difference: butlers.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-05/butler-cafe-opens-in-akiba-april-1st

Anime has hit it up to the big screen in Hong Kong by making it to the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-05/anime-at-the-hong-kong-international-film-festival

A giant Gundam lanturn has been constructed in Taiwan by a teaching assistant at the Taipei National University of Arts.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-05/giant-gundam-lantern

Bleach is airing in Latin America in the near future. Viz Media is in negotiation with a cable network.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-05/bleach-coming-to-latin-america

Much Music will be airing a Beck marathon throughout the middle of March. The first 5 episodes will be repeated over and over.....
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-11/much-music-beck-marathon

The first ever Seiyuu awards occured in Japan in Tokyo. Most of the results were expected. Full list of award winners below.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-05/results-of-japan's-first-ever-seiyuu-awards-announced

A live-action Slam Dunk movie is in the works. It will be a Taiwanese-Chinese production.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-09/live-action-slam-dunk-movie-in-production

Evangelion stamps are available at Japanese post offices.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-12/evangelion-stamps-available

A review of The Black Donnellys was given by Sven. Final Rating: Steal it from a friend.

"Meet the Donnelly brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Kevin and Sean. There is nothing these four Irish brothers wouldn't do to protect each other, and for them that means lying, cheating, stealing and, occasionally, calling the cops. Narrated by wannabe gangster Joey "Ice Cream," this gritty series bears witness to the Donnelly brothers' sudden involvement in organized crime, focusing on how they go from boys to mobsters, and showing how their new life affects their relationships with friends, family and lovers."
http://www.nbc.com/The_Black_Donnellys/about/

A review of Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight was given by Daisuke. Final Rating: Steal it from a friend.

"The year is 2035 and schools have been suffering from a lack of child birth which has caused many of them to close. An energetic girl named Manami Amamiya transfers to a new school where she quickly becomes the student council president and starts to bring back some vigor in the students' lives."
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6789

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Episode 6: Alchemic Academy

2007-02-27T06:49:00.000-08:00

Opening Theme: Face Down by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus from the album Don't You Fake It

Intermission Theme: Enterlude by The Killer from the Album Sam's Town

Show Notes:

The Aqua Teen Hunger Force scare that happened on January 31st 2007 in Boston caused head of Cartoon Network, Jim Samples to resign. He took responsibility for the stunt and left his position after 13 years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Boston_Mooninite_Scare

The one hour pilot of Mr. and Mrs. Smith will premiere on September 1st 2007 on ABC. The show takes place 6 months after the movie.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ied0764c52ea0c6b7a87d851318fcd2cc

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? runs on Fox at 9 p.m. The game show that shows how smart (or not), the average American is.
http://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/

On the Lot premieres on May 16th 2007 on Fox. This reality T.V. show gives potential filmmakers a chance at the big screen.
http://www.thelot.com/

The O.C. ended it's four year run on Fox on Febuary 27th 2007.
http://www.fox.com/oc/

So You Think You Can Dance? will return for it's 3rd season on May 24th 2007 on Fox.
http://www.fox.com/dance/

The Bourne Ultimatum will premiere on August 3rd 2007. Not known if this will be the last movie in the series, but it is the last book in the Bourne series.
http://www.cinemaclock.com/aw/crva.aw/p.clock/r.ont/m.Toronto/j.e/i.10656/f.The_Bourne_Ultimatum__2007_.html

Indiana Jones 4 will premiere on May 22 2008. Harrison Ford is casted for the role of Indiana Jones after last playing that role 20 years ago.
http://jam.canoe.ca/Movies/Artists/F/Ford_Harrison/2007/02/08/3559363-ca.html

Gundam Seed Destiny will makes it's North American premiere on YTV on March 9th 2007. It is not known if other networks will pick it up.
http://www.ytv.com/programming/shows/gundamSeedDestiny/

Naruto Shippuuden aired on Febuary 15th 2007 marking the end of fillers and the 2 1/2 year timeskip.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7293

2 metre tall EVA Unit 01's are on sale in Akihabara, Japan. The giant model figures from Evangelion go for 1 million yen.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-21/2-meter-tall-eva-unit-01-figure-for-sale

Funimation holds a strong grip on the anime industry for the 6th straight year. They currently hold 23.2% of the market.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-21/funimation-controls-us-anime-market-for-6th-straight-year

Adult Swim has launched it's new online video player with Trinity Blood as their first project. Please note that this player is only regionally accessible (in the United States).
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-23/adult-swim-launches-interactive-video-plyer

Viz announced new manga licenses at the New York Comic Con. Titles include Strawberry 100%, Gintama, and GYO.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-23/viz-announces-new-manga-licenses-at-nycc

The American Anime Awards took place on Febuary 24th 2007 at the New York Comic Con. Live streaming of the show was available and the full award ceremony is now available online.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-27/american-anime-awards

A review of Buso Renkin was given by Sven. Final Rating: Watch it no matter what.

"The story begins when high school student Kazuki Muto (武藤カズキ, Mutō Kazuki?) is killed one night saving a mysterious girl from a monster, only to wake up and find it was only a dream. However, he soon finds out how real that dream was when a giant serpentine monster attacks him and his sister. Tokiko Tsumura (津村斗貴子, Tsumura Tokiko?), the girl from his dream, explains that the monster is a homunculus. Kazuki had been attacked and killed by it when rescuing Tokiko, however the girl revived him by placing a kakugane medal in his chest.

The kakugane, Tokiko explains, is an alchemical device that when activated can give him the power to fight the homunculus monster. Using this, Kazuki creates his own buso renkin, an alchemical weapon in the form of a huge lance. Along with Tokiko and her own buso renkin, Kazuki joins the fight against the homunculus and their master."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buso_Renkin

A review of Psychic Academy was given by Daisuke. Final Rating: Watch it only if you get paid (I didn't get paid :@).

"Ai Shiomi is a boy with something he doesn't really want: psychic power, also known as Aura Power. "Aura power" allows certain elements such as fire, water, light and earth to be used by those with aura power and which they can use depends on their aura and what they are taught.

The "Psychic Academy", the school Ai agrees to attend after being pressured by his parents, is the elite school students go to learn how to use their elemental aura power. Ai also knows that somewhere within the "Psychic Academy" is his childhood friend Orina (Sarha to those that go there, since that is her aura code name). On his way to his first day at the Psychic Academy, Ai encounters a Myu (Mew) who is another student at the Academy and a very quiet, seemingly moody girl. He also learns that his older brother Zero, a legend amongst those with Aura Powers, will be one of his teachers.

As Ai struggles with his new school, a life he is not sure he wants, a crazy rabbit that takes him as his student, his feelings for Orina and Myuu and the discovery that he has the rare "light aura", and a group of researches try to artificially awaken the dormant Aura genes within all humans (heedless of the danger), Ai's life continues to become complicated with each day in this new world that like it or not he will gradually come to realize he is a part of due to his abilities and power."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychic_Academy

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Episode 5: The Society for the Study of 24

2007-02-12T18:52:00.001-08:00

Opening Theme: Wild Challenger by Jindou from the anime Bobobo-bo-Bo-bobo

Show notes:

My-otome and Tide-Line Blue have been licensed by Bandai Entertainment and they will be released in the summer of 2007.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-05/bandai-entertainment-licenses-tide-line-blue-and-my-otome

Death Note: Kira Game will be released for the DS on February 15th by Konami. So far it is looking to be a Japan only release.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-02/death-note-debuts-on-ds

The live action Cutie Honey movie will be released by Bandai Entertainment on April 17th.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-03/live-action-cutie-honey-in-april

Death Note makes it onto the Young Adult Library Services Association's 2007 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. It is the only manga to do so.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-03/death-note-makes-yalsa-top-ten

The World Cosplay Summit for 2007 will be held in Nagoya, Japan this summer.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-03/world-cosplay-summit-2007-to-be-held-in-nagoya

The Anime Channel has been approved and will air in the near future.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-30/the-anime-channel-comes-to-canada

The Screen Actors Guild Awards was on January 18th. Award recipients are on the official site.
http://www.sagawards.org/

New show, The Knights of Prosperity aired on ABC. It's on Wednesdays at 8:30.
http://abc.go.com/primetime/theknightsofprosperity/index

Isaiah Washington has entered rehab for his homophobic remarks made to a co-star in the hit series Grey's Anatomy.
http://lifeandstylemag.hollywood.com/2007/01/life_style_exclusive_isaiah_wa.php

The 6th season of The Shield will start in April on the FX network.
http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/the_shield/main.html

Lost returns to ABC in it's regular timeslot on Wednesdays at 9:00.
http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/index

ATTO contest Part 1: What anime does Daisuke take his name from?
Clue #1: Daisuke is pronounced the way it's spelled (not like in the podcast).
Clue #2: It's from a relatively old anime.
ATTO contest Part 2 will consist of Anime Theatre (look for it next episode).

A review of 24 was given by Sven. Final Rating: Watch it no matter what.

"24 is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American television series created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, and produced by Imagine Television. It is broadcast in the USA by the Fox Network and syndicated worldwide. The show first aired on November 6, 2001, with an initial thirteen episodes. After leading actor Kiefer Sutherland won a Golden Globe for his role in the first 10 episodes, the ratings were boosted, which prompted FOX to order the second half of the series. Five seasons of 24 have been produced, and the sixth began airing on January 14, 2007. Since Season 3, all the seasons have been premiered on Sky One, in the United Kingdom."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_(TV_series)

A review of Genshiken was given by Daisuke. Final Rating: Watch it no matter what (especially in a group).

"Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming.

When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku.

However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka’s girlfriend Kasuga Saki (who isn’t really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken."
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,1442,qifeae,genshiken.html

Take a look at the Anime Roundtable podcast at The Comic Den for a different look on anime and society.
http://www.thecomicden.com/podcasts/index.html

Watch Idiocracy if you get a chance (this is just a random movie that has nothing to do with the podcast, but it is a funny and good movie nonetheless).

"Private Joe Bowers, the definition of "average American", is selected by the Pentagon to be the guinea pig for a top-secret hibernation program. Forgotten, he awakes 500 years in the future. He discovers a society so incredibly dumbed-down that he's easily the most intelligent person alive."
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/

Again, take part in our contest by emailling us your answer(s) at animetelevisiontoronto@gmail.com. Please note that it is one entry per person for each part of the contest.

ATTO contest Part 1: What anime does Daisuke take his name from?
Clue #1: Daisuke is pronounced the way it's spelled (not like in the podcast).
Clue #2: It's from a relatively old anime.
ATTO contest Part 2 will consist of Anime Theatre (look for it next episode).

Episode 4: Find the Feathers, Save the World

2007-01-17T10:55:00.000-08:00

Opening theme: Air Gear Opening theme - "Chain" by Back-on

Show notes:

ATTO is open to any requests for reviews.

Death Note has been licensed by Viz (much surprise). Also Viz will have it for download a day after it's released in Japan (for a small price).
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-11/viz-licenses-death-note-anime-for-download

Geneon licenses Rozen Maiden (expected). DVD 1 will be released in April 2007.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-12/geneon-licenses-rozen-maiden

Air Gear musical is running through January in Tokyo and Osaka. A DVD version of the performance will be released in Japan on May 1st.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-12/air-gear-the-musical-now-on-stage-in-japan-dvd-release-in-may

Apple Inc. announced it's release of the iPhone. It revolutionizes phones with a new touchscreen.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/

Guest list for Animazement guest list is up fully (with a number of Japanese seiyu).
http://www.animazement.com/

Golden Globes have come and past. Many big winners that night.
http://www.hfpa.org/news/id/57

MTV movie awards will be on June 3rd (a little early annoucement). Special kick this year is that it will be live.

Kanye West will be getting his own reality TV show on HBO.
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003531307

Paula Abdul will be getting her own reality TV show on Bravo.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16598783/

A review of Tsubasa Reservior Chronicles Season 1 and 2 was made by Daisuke. Also some insight into the movie. Final Rating for Season 1: Steal it from a friend. Final Rating for Season 2: Watch it no matter what.

"Syaoran, a boy who wants to become an archeologist, and Sakura, a princess from the Clow Kingdom, are childhood friends with a close relationship. On a fateful night, Sakura lost all her memories as a result of a conspiracy to obtain her powers. In order to regain her memory, Syaoran seeks help from the witch, Yuuko. Yuuko tells Syaoran that he has to travel from one alternate reality to another to collect fragments of Sakura's memory. However, even if Sakura regains her memory, she will have no recollection of Syaoran. Travelling together with them is Kurogane, a warrior who was exiled from his country, and Fye, a magician who wants to escape from his King. With the help of a magical creature, Mokona, they set off on an exciting journey through time and space."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsubasa:_RESERVoir_CHRoNiCLE

A review of Heroes was made by Sven. Final Rating: Watch it no matter what (emphasis on go watch it now!).

"As a total eclipse casts its shadow across the globe, a genetics professor (Sendhil Ramamurthy, "Blind Guy Driving") in India is led by father's disappearance to uncover a secret theory -- there are people with super powers living among us. A young dreamer (Milo Ventimiglia, "Gilmore Girls") tries to convince his politician brother (Adrian Pasdar, "Judging Amy") that he can fly. A high school cheerleader (Hayden Panettiere, "Ice Princess") learns that she is totally indestructible. A Las Vegas stripper (Ali Larter, "Final Destination"), struggling to make ends meet to support her young son (Noah Gray-Cabey, "My Wife & Kids"), discovers that her mirror image has a secret. A fugitive from justice (Leonard Roberts, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") continues to baffle authorities who twice have been unable to contain him. A gifted artist (Santiago Cabrera, "Empire"), whose drug addiction is destroying his life and relationship with his girlfriend (Tawny Cypress, NBC's "Third Watch"), can paint the future. A down-on-his-luck Los Angeles beat cop (Greg Grunberg, "Alias") can hear people's thoughts, which puts him on the trail of an elusive serial killer. In Japan, a young man (Masi Oka, NBC's "Scrubs") develops a way to stop time through sheer will power. Their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world…"
http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/about/

Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.

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Episode 3: Kanon, are there maids in your House?

2007-01-08T08:05:00.000-08:00

Opening theme: "The Kill" by 30 Seconds to Mars

Show notes:

The Golden Globes are going to be on the January 15th at 8:00 p.m. EST. Watch it if you have the chance.
http://www.hfpa.org/

The O.C. calls it quits. The long time running drama on Fox is finally ending. "This feels like the best time to bring the show to its close," show creator Josh Schwartz said in a statement. The last episode will air on Feburary 22.
http://www.tv.com/story/7850.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gumballs&tag=gumballs;title;2

24 will be returning for it's 6th season on January 14th with a 2 hour premiere at 8 p.m. and again on January 15th at 8 p.m. making a special 4 hour broadcast.
http://www.fox.com/24/

Fox's 24 and NBC's Heroes will share the same timeslot at 8 p.m. on Mondays.

Mid-Season hiatus is over for most shows.

Beck, Peach Girl, Shinchan, Suzuka and Desert Punk and Slayers sets coming in April, May, and July.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/upcoming-funimation-releases/license

Top North American anime conventions of 2006
1. Anime Expo: 40,647 total, 32,930 paid
2. Otakon: estimated 32,902 total, 22,302 paid
3. A-Kon: 12,500 estimated paid
4. Anime North: 12,500 estimated total, 11,286 paid
5. Anime Central: 11,500 estimated total
6. FanimeCon: estimated 10,000 paid
7. Anime Weekend Atlanta: 8,949 paid
8. Anime Boston: 9,354 total, estimated 8,854 paid
9. Sakura-Con: 8,300 estimated total, 7,500 estimated paid
10. Katsucon: 6,400 estimated total, 5,664 paid

Most of the Bleach english dub cast (including Johnny Yong Bosch) will be attending Anime North.

Contests with prizes in the future...?

Animazement (the North Carolina anime convention) will take place between May 25-27 in Durham, North Carolina. It is $35 for pre-registration and $45 at the door.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/animazement-announces-2007-convention-details

Anime North tickets have gone up. Part of the reason is because of the extra building being designated to Yaoi North. It is now $40 for pre-registration and $50 at the door.
http://www.animenorth.com/index.php

Fullmetal Alchemist figurines (12" size) are available from Southern Island. They come in the Ed and Al version and will go for $115 and $125 respectivly.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/mediacom-fullmetal-alchemist-figures-available-from-southern-island-this-month

Episode 1 of the english dub version of Air Gear and Afro Samuri is online.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-03/air-gear-episode-1-online
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-02/watch-afro-samurai-episode-1-now

A review of Kanon (2006 version) was given by Daisuke. Final rating: Watch it no matter what.

"Yuuichi Aizawa returns to this city after seven years. In his childhood, he often visited it, but something happend in the past which caused him to block out his memories of the events of seven years ago.

On the day after he gets settled in, he meets a girl carrying a backpack with wings on it. Her name is Tsukimiya Ayu and he begins to recall the memories he had lost."
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,790,vcmibb,kanon.html

A review of House M.D. was given by Sven. Final rating: Watch it no matter what.

"DR. GREGORY HOUSE (Hugh Laurie) is devoid of anything resembling bedside manner and wouldn’t even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. While his behavior can border on antisocial, House is a brilliant diagnostician whose unconventional thinking and flawless instincts afford him widespread respect."
http://www.fox.com/house/index.htm

Special review was given of the iMaid Cafe.
http://www.imaidcafe.com/

Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.

Edit: Animazement is not a new anime convention (as said in the podcast), but actually is in it's 10th year running. ATTO regrets having made this error.

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Episode 2: The years over Smallville

2006-12-31T17:24:00.000-08:00

Opening theme: Witch Hunter Robin Opening theme - "Shell" by Bana

Show notes:

As promised Kira was here with us and gave us a special commentary on Death Note.

Day Break was showed instead of Lost because of Lost's Winter Break. Unfortunatly it was cancelled, but you can take a look at it (broadcast on ABC):

"Detective Brett Hopper is having a really bad day, accused of killing Asst. DA Alberto Garza. He has an alibi, but no one believes him. When he realizes that he has been framed, he tries to run away but has to stop when he learns that his loved ones are also in danger. But one morning, he wakes up and relives the same day over and over again. To stop this cycle, solve the mystery and have a normal life, he must find out who framed him."
http://www.tv.com/day-break/show/58017/summary.html

Show Me the Money was another show that was cancelled. It is a gameshow hosted by none other than William Shatner (Captain Kirk from Star Trek) (broadcast on ABC):

"In Show Me the Money, contestants must answer a minimum of six trivia questions. After each answer, the contestant must choose from among thirteen stunning dancers on stage, each of whom holds a scroll with a dollar figure to be added or subtracted -- for correct or incorrect answers -- to the contestant's total."
http://abc.go.com/primetime/showmethemoney/about.html

George Takei (Lieutenant Sulu from Star Trek) will make an appearance on Heroes. He will be portraying Hiro's father.:
http://www.syfyportal.com/news.php?id=2986

Survivor: Cook Islands concluded on December 17th with Yul Kwon emerging as the ultimate survivor. Next season will take place in the Fiji Islands. (broadcast on CBS):
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor13/

Drawn Together, the supposedly animated "reality" TV show.:

"In the first animated reality show, eight characters from vastly different reaches of the cartoon universe agree to live in a house and have their lives taped. From a washed-up movie reel heartthrob to a homicidal Japanese trading card character, these housemates have nothing in common but a love of drinking and hot tub make-outs. Will the housemates rise above their many differences and come together as a family? No -- but it's fun to watch them sort-of try!"
http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/drawn_together/index.jhtml

Black Cat,Fate/Stay Night, and Hellsing Ultimate DVD 1's are out.

Anime Boston is hosting it's first formal ball called the Cherry Blossom Ball. Anime Boston will take place in April.:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-12-24/anime-boston-to-host-formal-ball

One Piece will not be shown on American TV anymore (namely Fox Box and Cartoon Network's Toonami).

Those who have seen The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya should check this out.:
http://www.asosbrigade.com/

Naruto fillers will end on Febuary 15th. The show will be renamed to Naruto: Shippuden (Hurricane Chronicles) and will take place 3 years later from the current time period.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_of_Naruto:_Shippuden

Kira gives his two cents on Death Note, review and opinions. Who is smarter Kira or L? Your thoughts?

The RightStuf Twelve Days of Christmas (old news, but what the hell. still lots of good deals there).:
http://www.rightstuf.com/

Sven gives his review on Smallville. He also gives us a little background on comics and Superman in general. Sven's final rating is a solid "Steal it from a Friend".:
http://www.tv.com/smallville/show/1718/summary.html

Daisuke gives the Anime Year in Review. Rankings are #3 Fate/Stay Night (Given a "Steal it from a Friend"), #2 Ouran High School Host Club (Given a "Watch it no matter what"), #1 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Given a low "Steal it from a friend"). Little tidbits on each anime why they were popular.

Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.

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Episode 1: Black Mars ( I didn't know cats lived on neptune)

2006-12-05T19:53:00.000-08:00

Opening theme: Death Note Opening theme - "the WORLD" by Nightmare

Show Notes:

The official Afro Samurai website has been updated with a 7-minute streaming copy of the fight between Afro's father and Justice. The Afro Samurai site also contains the other usual trappings such as cast, staff and character information, other multimedia and story basics.
http://www.afrosamurai.com/

FBI searches home, offices of Robotech producer/writer, Harmony Gold founder
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-agrama29nov29,0,327637.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Air Gear DVD 1 will hit North America February 6. Air Gear DVD will be released by ADV with the voice of Minami "Ikki" Itsuki played by Chris Patton who also did the voice of Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist.

Spirited Away to Air on BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/wk52/feature_films.shtml

Chew on This: Gundam Pocky
Starting December 11, Japan will be introduced to three varieties of Gundam pocky, each with its own 1/144 scale Gundam model. Bandai and Pocky maker Glico are reportedly targeting 30 year old males with the limited edition snacks.
http://www.bandai.co.jp/releases/J2006112401.html

Death Note: The Last Name hold the top spot at the box office for the fourth straight week
http://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/deathnote/

Anime News Network Contest
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/contest.php?id=91
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/contest.php?id=93

Our Rating System

1: Watch it no matter what
2: Steal it from a friend
3: Watch it only if you get paid

Our Reviews

Veronica Mars - Watch it no matter what
Black Cat - Watch it no matter what (if u like shounen)
- Steal it from a friend (if u like shoujo)

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