Anime Jam Session


Anime Jam Session is a 90+ minute weekly podcast hosted by DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and the resident staff writer Ari Rockefeller. Join them as they discuss topics in regards to anime, cosplay, conventions, video games, along with pop culture, tech, and other anime related topics.

On tonight's show, we discuss the upcomign Black Butler movie, the Attack on Titan videogame from CAPCOM, and the title for Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! anime! We pay tribute to musician Paul Gordon, and we discuss the top eight things we hate about cons... And do we agree? And on the Open Forum Topic, we as of something similar, what’s the worst thing you have heard, seen, or said at an anime convention? And on Weird News From Japan, illegal porn ring busted, whiskey flavor chocolate, a low cost inn for Japanese cosplayers, and this airlie ruined on person's Valentine Day...

Podcast by - 2/25/2016 10:19 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, we're talking Katsucon! Join Ichigo Gami as she recaps all four days with DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan! If time permits, we will talk about how Doki Doki is still sending out bootlegs, a butt wrestling manga gets, an anime, and how Saint Seiya and Guinness World Records collides! Which brings us to the Open Forum Topic, how much anime merchandise do you have? Then in Strange News From Japan, man robs his date after assaulting her, another man tries to rob his own restaurant, and a crossdressing man robs a woman... And gives some money back?

Podcast by - 2/18/2016 9:13 PM Comments (0)

Coming up on tonight's show... We will get into ?#?fabricgate?! Don't know what it is? Listen in and find out! Then we talk about 10 new anime based games coming out this year, who is impersonating Anime News Network staff, legendary manga artist Rumiko Takahashi is nominated for a Will Eisner Hall of Fame Award! We ask one of the age old questions, are cosplayers ruining cosplay? And we get into the pet peeves of ten things we hate about conventions! And on our Open Forum Topic, we ask what are your convention pet peeves! And wrapping it up in Strange News From Japan, a woman sets a room on fire for being messy, men's shoes are being stolen, and hand straps from trains are being snatched!

Podcast by - 2/11/2016 9:11 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show that will be happening, we tackle the issue of cosplay and the Supreme Court... What is really going on? Also, we follow up with the story of one girl who takes train to school, and how the fans ruined it all. And we ask, are we taking anime and cosplay to the extreme? A cat girl thinks so! Back in anime news, a Takarazuka Revue group comes to NYC to perform, Funimation teams up to release free to play anime games, Akira Toriyama discusses his issues with Dragon Ball, erotic manga artist threatens to quit, and Sanrio opens up mascot shop for boys. And we then ask on the Open Forum Topic, who is your favorite Sanrio character? And in News From Japan, a man is fined for spiking a drink with a "love potion", Japan Crate offers Doki Doki Crate, but it comes with a bootleg? And Ninja Academy?

Podcast by - 2/8/2016 10:08 PM Comments (0)

We scour back a couple of weeks and recap news. In anime news, website Fakku goes legit, Sailor Moon Crystal returns in April, and a brand new Saber Marionette J OAV is in the works! In non-anime news, a former Power Rangers actor has been arrested for murder, and we talk about how a couple of Japanese grandmothers are getting into cosplay with the help of their grandkids! Which brings us to the Open Forum Topic, do you cosplay with your family? And finally wrapping up the show with Strange News From Japan, a new flavor of Red Bull, a firefighter steals a man's wallet, and a customer attacks an employee for not smiling enough?

Podcast by - 1/21/2016 9:46 PM Comments (0)

And we are back from our holiday break! Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ari Rockefeller, and Ichigo Gami as they plod through all of 2015's stories as they bring you the top articles of last year! Care to know what they are? You'll have to tune in and listen! Plus the gang will recap their holiday breaks, and as well discuss the open forum topic, "What was the most interesting/strangest thing that's happened to you at a con last year! Also, we'll recap the top four strange news from Japan articles too!

Podcast by - 1/14/2016 9:00 PM Comments (0)

It's the Drunken Christmas Special! Join That DJ Ranma S Guy, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, IchigoGami, Avalon Cosplay, along with special guests Seiya and Yaten of Kinmoku Revolution! As the gang gets together to celebrate, drink, enjoy the holidays, they go over some interesting stories that were found! Top ten English words in Japan, McDonald's pulling a last ditch food effort, Japan VS USA in Iron Chef, girls only otaku cafe, great snacks that go well with sake, thefts of Christmas strawberries, and much much more! We also what to know, what was the worst holiday gift you've ever gotten, AND we're bringing back, "Ask Anime Jam Session!"

Podcast by - 12/24/2015 9:00 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, we tell you about the new season of Shokugeki no Soma, the four new classes of Otaku, and a new tool for cosplayer business cards! Also on tonight's show, we discuss the new Black Butler cafe, and we ask the age ol question, if we cosplayers take gender too seriously? Also... software that makes you into an anime girl? Then on the Open Forum Topic we want to know, what is your favorite holiday song? And finally in Strange News From Japan, a new healthcare app that measures boob size, a K-pop ban detained for being mistaken for sexy workers, and an Ikea's interesting holiday display...

Podcast by - 12/17/2015 9:02 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, we prepare to say goodbye to Love Live! µ's, for their seiyuu's contracts come to an end soon... Also, important news about Shokugeki no Soma, Momoiro Clover Z VS KISS wins a MTV Japan award. We hear what it was like while recording Neon Genesis Evangelion, three women over 50 start their own idol group, and get ready to look stylish with Hakama Chino pants! And we ask in the Open Forum Topic if you would wear feudal era clothing? And over in strange news from Japan, Justin Bieber kisses two members of AKB48, Hooters joins forces with Bandai Namco Entertainment for a restaurant, and lastly, a guy escapes a police chase with 20 cop cars?!

Podcast by - 12/10/2015 9:10 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show we find out that Cute High Earth Defense Club Love is getting a stage play, Love Live! School Idol Festival is getting an arcade game (thanks Sega!), the infamous Millennium Puzzle from Yu-Gi-Oh! is now available in gold! Neon Genesis Evangelion boxers, the evolution of anime, and we take amoment to give our condolences on the passing of Sumiko Shirakawa. Over on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what anime series would you wear as underwear and undershirts? And lastly in Strange News From Japan, rentable hot guys, bus driver teaches a prankster, and a 48 piece bucket of nuggets?

Podcast by - 12/3/2015 9:07 PM Comments (0)