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 this week's show, it's gonna be a good one! DJ Ranma S Guy and Avalon Cosplay go balls deep on a cosplay article gone horribly wrong... Somewhat. This writer blames the the fans, not the famous cosplayers on the issues in the community. As Ari Rockefeller fans the flames of this, Mako-chan brings updates about the upcoming Attack on Titan second season and live-action movie! Then we get details on the upcoming Ghost in the Shell MMO by Nexon! Then we bring up the Open Forum Topic where we ask you who would you want voicing your favorite anime character? And in News From Japan, we discover a cop is arrested for robbery, local gang rounded up to play sports, and ten unusual phrases for a cat...

Podcast by - 11/27/2014 9:00 PM Comments (0)

This week's, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan discuss their thoughts on VicGate, aka why fans are upset that he's casted in a role for the anime Free - Iwatobi Swim Club. Meanwhile, Ari Rockefeller brings us the weekly news about the upcoming Attack on Titan x Marvel Comics crossover, what's new with the Death Note musical, the ten biggest jerks in anime, and is Yaya Han calling it quits in cosplay?! And the controversy that surrounds it! Then On the Open Forum Topic, we ask what manga you read that gave you such good memories... Finally in our News From Japan segment, a man arrested for spanking a woman in her hotel room, Students Sex Change Day, a fancy KFC cafe, and Frozen themed bras?

Podcast by - 11/20/2014 9:00 PM Comments (0)

This week's show, it's a full house of fandom with DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Avalon Cosplay! First off DJ Ranma S reflects back on his memories of Big Danny T, and the BABYMETAL concert from last week at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Then the hosts talk about the Attack on Titan X Marvel crossover, the end of Naruto, and the future it pertains! Then a discussion on making money as a cosplayer, and how much can be made. Also, what happened at Rhode Island Comic Con and Epic-Con Geek Fest Ohio? We go into detail, what went wrong... Very wrong... On our Open Forum Topic, we ask is there an anime you didn't like? And in News from Japan, a man is arrested for stealing fire hose nozzles, justifiable drunk driving, and rental car gone for 6 weeks?

Podcast by - 11/13/2014 9:00 PM Comments (0)

(CORRECTED AUDIO) This week's show is dedicated to the one and only Big Danny T. You will be missed brother. On this special episode, Mako-chan and DJ Ranma S do a "live" podcast from Zenkaikon! They talk about their thoughts and views on the state of the anime industry and Heroes of Cosplay!

Podcast by - 11/6/2014 9:35 PM Comments (0)

On tonight's show, we discuss what not to do when running a convention as the hosts discuss Epic-Con Geek Fest Ohio. Also DJ Ranma S brings up some interesting cosplay fuckery and scamming about a Mermaid's Tail. In anime news, Lupin's car to join Cars 3, a new Tenchi Muyo manga, eight anime characters that shouldn't cook for you, and a man sent to jail for having manga? And then our Open Forum Topic, we talk about anime for Halloween! And in News From Japan, a man attacks a student and steals her schoolgirl skirt, three men arrested for buying diapers, and one guy arrested for dumping porn in the park?

Podcast by - 10/30/2014 10:00 PM Comments (0)

This week, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller talk Another Anime Convention (AAC) from this past weekend! Our duo will discuss this convention with Mako-chan and fill her in on what she missed! Also, Scarlett Johansson offered the role of the major in Ghost in the Shell? Also on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your anime/gaming ringtone? And in News From Japan, a biker assaulted by an innkeeper, student kills a woman "because he wanted to", and a passenger arrested for sexual assault... On a a plane?!

Podcast by - 10/23/2014 10:00 PM Comments (0)

We're talking New York Comic Con! The hosts didn't go, but Avalon Cosplay did! She discusses with DJ Ranma S Guy and Ari Rockefeller what all went down in the last four days! We'll also cover some important news about Sailor Moon and Gundam releases! Along with our Open Forum Topic that discusses bad times at conventions... Did you have one? And also, our News From Japan, officer arrested for drinking and driving, man tries to rob a convenience store within 10 minutes of each other, and new ice cream flavors?

Podcast by - 10/16/2014 10:27 PM Comments (0)

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S talks about the Morning Musume concert in NYC. Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss Viz Media's lineup for New York Comic Con and Gurren Lagann... The play! Naruto manga soon comes to an end, and a followup with charges against voice actor Illich Guardiola, and an X Japan US documentary! We ask on the Open Forum Topic about what concerts you've seen at conventions! In News From Japan, a man dies over a ramen shop seat, two guys arrested, one for pouring urine, and the other for cutting up a schoolgirl skirt, and is physical media more popular than streaming?

Podcast by - 10/9/2014 10:27 PM Comments (0)

This week's episode is our SEASON 4 PREMIERE! DJ Ranma S reflects back on some classic cartoons with the hosts, along with a followup with a scathing article that blamed cosplayers for the decline of sales at cons. Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller tells us about anime based GPS smartphones, con staffer that's a registered sex offender, a life sized Pikachu, anime parents that you may have wanted, and the Dragon Ball Z network to playtest the next video game. And then we ask about your favorite cartoons on our Open Forum Topic! And in News from Japan, a bus driver arrested for kissing a passenger, what happens if you own camera shoes, and a bank employee and court clerk arrested for groping a girl?!

Podcast by - 10/2/2014 10:01 PM Comments (0)

This week's episode is our SEASON 4 PREMIERE! DJ Ranma S reflects back on some classic cartoons with the hosts, along with a followup with a scathing article that blamed cosplayers for the decline of sales at cons. Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller tells us about anime based GPS smartphones, con staffer that's a registered sex offender, a life sized Pikachu, anime parents that you may have wanted, and the Dragon Ball Z network to playtest the next video game. And then we ask about your favorite cartoons on our Open Forum Topic! And in News from Japan, a bus driver arrested for kissing a passenger, what happens if you own camera shoes, and a bank employee and court clerk arrested for groping a girl?!

Podcast by - 10/1/2014 10:01 PM Comments (0)