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, Ari Rockefeller tells us about the first anime from 70 years ago, along with DJ Ranma S explaining to all what important things you need to know at a convention. And Mako-chan Tells us about Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! and the ratings, Momoiro Clover Z's newest single from the latest Dragon Ball Z movie! And then take a gander at some of your favorite seiyuu's (Japanese voices)! And we ask on the Open Forum Topic, we want to know, what anime character would you like to see as the next Amiibo? And in News From Japan, a serial train fapper, former school principal arrested over child porn, and a wife slashes her husband for not washing his hands?

Podcast by - 4/18/2015 1:30 PM Comments (0)

Get ready to kick back, relax, and rock out to tonight's show yet again! We're talking Castle Point Anime Convention 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Avalon Cosplay as they breakdown the con from start to finish! We also discuss the Love Live craze in China, and what one guy does about it! Plus on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what anime universe would you want in Kingdom Hearts 3, and what would the keyblade look like?! And in News From Japan, police receive multiple fake calls about someone falling into a pond, man arrested for scattering thumbtacks in park, and a robber breaks leg during hold up and calls ambulance?!

Podcast by - 4/11/2015 11:32 AM Comments (0)

On tonight's episode, get ready to kick back, relax, and rock out to tonight's show! We're talking Zenkaikon 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan as they breakdown the con from Day 0 to Day 3! Plus on the Open Forum Topic, we ask about a time when a convention staffer helped you out! And in News From Japan, we discuss a teacher falsifying a report, city official arrested for having a knife, and a postal employee robs an elderly couple?!

Podcast by - 4/2/2015 10:17 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's episode, we take a serious moment to remember the 20th anniversary of the nerve gas attack in Tokyo... From that we talk about artists ripping off artists in the Artists Alley, Adult Swim's anime experiment, the new Attack on Titan live action movie trailer, Astro Boy's reboot, the top ten animes that takes place in the US, and Disney Channel Japan to air Love Live! Then we ask on the Open Forum topic, what's your go to song for karaoke! Finally in News From Japan, an Amazon.com Japan employee busted for kiddie porn, a high school teacher arrested for drunk driving, and a Buddhist Monk arrested for filming up girl's skirts?!

Podcast by - 3/27/2015 8:11 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, Mako-chan brings us The Hentai Show! We discuss what voice actors that have done hentai, under real or fake names! Then we discover what happens when a hentai artist creates a costume for a video game, and what do you get when you cross Candy Crush with a dating sim? After that, Mako-chan, DJ Ranma S, and Ari Rockefeller discuss their hentais that they like, hate, and oddest ones. And then we discuss, Final Fantasy... The hentai RPG parody! And then we ask YOU your favorite hentais in our Open Forum Topic! Wrapping it up in our News From Japan segment, two men arrested with a teenager in a brothel, a woman attempts to kill her husband for no White Day gift, and a cop arrested for stalking.

Podcast by - 3/19/2015 11:57 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, we discuss the Space Dandy card game in the works, vocaloid Hatsune Miku gets a teddy bear, Attack on Titan domain names snagged by SONY, a new studio is working on Haruhi Suzumiya anime, and we talk about one of the only non-japanese artists who speaks out about the animation world in Japan. And on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you about fansubs... Do you still keep yours? And in News from Japan, parents are arrested for forcing children to shoplift, a boss is arrested for using stun gun on late employee, and a man questioned over vending machine fires?!

Podcast by - 3/13/2015 12:46 AM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, we have a moment of silence for Leonard Nimoy, and we discuss his roles in The Transformers. We then talk about Sailor Moon, and the evolution of magical girls in anime, the new Detective Conan Airport, interactive hug pillows, and the salary of animators in Japan. Then on the Open Forum Topic, we discuss body positivity in cosplay, and your thoughts about it! And in News From Japan, a newspaper delivery man is arrested, a middle-aged woman arrested for graffiti, and we have an update on a stolen taxi!

Podcast by - 3/6/2015 11:00 AM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, Ari Rockefeller talks to us about Fire Emblem's 25th Anniversary Concert, Mako-chan tells us about Sailor Moon themed pastries, and DJ Ranma S discusses cosplay driver licenses, Ghost in the Shell snafus, and all of the hosts talk about seven trips to the underworld. Then on The Open Forum Topic, we ask about sexy cosplay and your thoughts on it. Then in News From Japan, a cop arrested for attempted kidnapping, men arrested for trying to smuggle exotic animals into Japan, and cherry blossom beer.

Podcast by - 2/26/2015 10:13 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, we're talking Katsucon 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Avalon Cosplay as they take you through Day 0 to Day 3 of this convention! Meanwhile, Mako-chan is just enjoying all the wine since she didn't go. And then our Open Forum Topic, we want to know what weather conditions you had to endure to get to a convention! And then in News from Japan, a man torches abandoned buildings, a woman and her ex are arrested for being buggy, and a woman knocked down, and her panties stolen?!

Podcast by - 2/19/2015 10:57 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, we talk about fourteen frustrating things todays anime fans will never experience, video games that would make great animes, The Attack on Titan escape game comes to New York City, Australia announces plans for live action Astro Boy, and a One Piece scavenger hunt! We then open the Skypeline and talk about what video games that would make for a great anime! And in News From Japan, man assaults a boy for laughing at him, a drug suspect escapes from police by stealing a taxi, and a fireman turns himself in to police for flashing student in October.

Podcast by - 2/12/2015 10:04 PM Comments (0)