We find out that Anime NYC WASN'T a superspreader event like others have said. Also, a countdown for FullMetal Alchemist and Bushiroad wins their defamation suit! Plus, Hatsune Miku gets an NHK documentary, a Love Life fan arrested for stealing school supplies, and Optimus Prime and Megatron and cute girls?! Meanwhile in Japan, a private café full of darkness and solitude, pro-gamer kicked off the team for a terrible comment, and American practicing Japanese calligraphy called out for cultural appropriation? Japanese Twitter says otherwise! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

The Japanese Cabinet gets involved into anime and pay wages! Also, Sailor Moon and Case Closed tasty treats at Universal Studios Japan, and the Shin Japan Heroes Universe project begins! Plus, premium sake with Yoshitaka Amano art, a shojo anime café opens, and Sunrise Animation is renamed? Meanwhile in Japan, TV-less TVs sell out, man busted using fake IDs to look younger at matchmaking parties, and tour space with your cat as a guide? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

Magic: The Gathering collabs with Hatsune Miku?! Also, Monica Rial and Jamie Marchi release a podcast about Vic's defamation case, and Attack on Titan drops the second half of it's final season! Plus, anime legends appear on documentary on hand drawn animation, Netflix announces the English dub of Komi Can't Communicate, and Pokémon releases a couple of soundtracks for non-commercial use, and that's pretty awesome! Meanwhile in Japan, elderly man detain by cops over a hammer, netizens amused over Attack on Titan used for Super Bowl promos, and a Tokyo hot spring allows guests with tattoos, but there's a catch... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

Kizuna AI（official）'s concert crowdfunded in record time, Cloudflare sued over manga piracy issues, and Attack on Titan is 2021's most demanded anime! Also, Ghibli Park opens up, MANGA Plus releases all English chapter for free... But there's a catch, and updated news about ComicMarket　コミックマーケット 100! Meanwhile in Japan, Toast is blamed for decline of rice consumption, game company tells players not to send valentines to game characters, and a train station mascot that grabs kids that don't mind the gap?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

Japanese photographer arrested for allegedly drugging and assaulting cosplayers, new Godzilla TV series, and Tifa Lockhart shows up at the Italian Senate. Also, new mixed media project from Goro Taniguchi, vtuber Dejiko, and Sailor Moon celebrates 30 years! Meanwhile in Japan, 70 year old man arrested for fighting 10 bikers, man breaks into school to retrieve items from 40 years ago, and the Konami Code Cafe?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

And we're back from break! And there's so much to discuss! DJ Ranma S has a Hot Take on COVID and conventions, so you definitely want to check that out! Also, Taiyou Con's director steps down, AMC Networks buys Sentai Filmworks, RetroCrush is bought out, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World... The anime? Plus, new Urusei Yatsura anime, an international anti-piracy coalition is formed, and police officers are fired for playing Pokémon GO while a robbery was in progress! Meanwhile in Japan, a man is arrested for attempting to marry a woman with her knowledge, and The Great McDonald's Japan French Fry Shortage! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

It's our holiday special! Grab some holiday punch and snacks! Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Koibug, and IchigoGami as they talk holiday shenanigans, chaos, the good and bad times, and as they reflect back on what was 2021... Plus, Ask the AJS Staff Questions! Also, an interesting holiday story from Japan! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

A YouTuber gets 150 copyright claims from Toei Animation, Cowboy Bebop live action gets canceled,  and more discussions with Kyoto Animation regarding the memorial. Also, renowned anime screenwriter Keiko Nobumoto passes away, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba gets criticized for polyamory, and six animes eligible for the Academy Awards! Meanwhile in Japan, all boys high school with mandatory grooming lessons, the largest maid café coming to Akihabara, and a teenager's night goes from bad to worse by trying to impress... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

Update on COVID at Anime NYC, Excel Saga manga gets a 25th anniversary one-shot, and the Urusei Yatsura opening gets a reboot. Plus, Kizuna AI（official） is on indefinite hiatus, live action Mega Man from Netflix, and the world's biggest anime shop! Meanwhile in Japan, a bus driver chases down a groper, a middle school leaflet asks students to write down their social media passwords, and police refund over a million yen due to misplaced sign? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support

DJ Ranma S discusses his take on Anime NYC and Mako-chan covers a couple of interesting news tidbits from the con! Also, The Slayers in audiobook form, Kojima Productions （小島プロダクション）  expands into TV and film, J-pop star LiSA wins Song of the Year, and more 2.5 Stage Plays! Meanwhile in Japan, police station evacuated due to a bombshell, NESCAFÉ wants to keep you warm in the cold, and a local park's Engrish is quite interesting! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animejamsession/support