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W Delusion 12 released

W movies

No more W ever!

Random question answer time:

Q: Kamen Rider Decade. I noticed that apart from episodes 30 and 31 there are also "specials" bearing the same names, and are about the same size as the "regular" episodes. What is the difference between them, please?


A: The specials aired after the series' initial broadcast with slightly modified endings

Goseiger 48 released

Goseiger

It's the final countdown! Da da da. Da da da da!

The word:
Gishiki 儀式 【ぎしき】 (n) ceremony, rite, ritual, service, (P)


Forum thread plugs: Random picture thread, Series releated picture thread, Funny video thread

Speaking of Pirates

Pirates

I didn't want to pass up on linking to this thread The poster basically asks what would happen if Toei or some other Japanese company gave us a cease and desist notice. To be honest, this is really the analogy that I had in mind when linking to the modellers getting arrested case

Are we really all that different? Think about it. Copyright and intellectual property issues are a tricky thing

Oreimo Radio transcript 6 up

Manami

Oreimo Transcript 6 is up

Radio show here

I also noticed a mistake in the script for 4. Since I basically just do these scripts while playing Kingdom of Loathing or eating and without passing it through an editor, I'm sure there's other mistakes. If you notice anything like that, just send me a PM and I'll correct it. Thanks!

Also, three more episodes of Oreimo anime is coming out

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-01-25/oreimo-no.12-true-route-stream-scheduled-in-japan

OOO 19 released

OOO

You count the Medals 1, 2, 3!

The word:
Fukueki 服役 【ふくえき】 (n) penal servitude, military service, (P)
This one baffles me a bit. Fuku means clothes, and eki/yaku means role. Maybe it has some story behind how it came into being

Self-indulgent random stuff for the week

Fallout

Fallout Fan Movie We watched this in the channel. It's short, and it's pretty damn faithful to the game. It's written by the guy who did 8-Bit Theater if that sweetens the deal. Check it out

Amazon.com has The Prisoner Bluray set for $40. Such an amazing old series. It's the series about the bubble that comes and kills you if you try to escape. You guys probably remember the episode that spoofs it on the Simpsons. Besides the amazing acting and story, it's worth checking out because of its influences on culture

 

Goseiger 47 released

Lord and an Angel

Goseiger 47 released. Goseiger vs Shinkenger should be in theaters now

Yuunou 有能 【ゆうのう】 (adj-na,n) able, capable, efficient, skill, (P)
I just think this one is kind of funny since yuu is the kanji for "to exist" and nou means "skill

Oreimo Radio transcript 5 up

Oreimo

Transcript for radio show 5 is up. This one was filmed live and guest stars the voice actresses for Ayase, Manami, and Saori

While most the shows have an otaku appeal that are broader beyond the anime, this one really focuses on the characters. So it might not be as interesting if you're not a fan. Definitely check out the other transcripts though if you like Japanese culture and otaku stuff in general, their discussions really are surprisingly interesting

You can listen to it here

Anyone live in Japan?

Go Japan

So I'm sure you guys have noticed that we've had a hard time coming up with HD raws for Goseiger. I know this is kind of late, but is there anyone in Japan who can do high definition captures or transport streams raws for our Sentai subs? It'd be nice to have something like this so that we can do weekly HD releases for Goukaiger

Please e-mail me or send me a forum PM if you can help in this regard. Thanks!

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Kudou Mayu on Music Japan

Precure
A calendar to count down the last episodes of HeartCatch

HeartCatch Paradise!

Modelers arrested for selling Kamen Rider W custom figure

http://kotaku.com/5738494/do-not-sell-modified-figures-in-japan-they-wil...

Thought I'd plug this news article that I saw the other day. Basically these two guys took an Apollo Geist figure, kitbashed it into a Utopia Dopant figure, and tried to sell it on Yahoo Auctions (yes, that still exists in Japan) when they got arrested for copyright infringement.

"The winning bid was around ¥270,000 (US$3,288), a tidy sum indeed."

What do you guys think about this?

HeartCatch Precure 47 released

Precure Precure
PrecurePrecurePrecure

HeartCatch 47 released

The Word: Hikkomijian 引っ込み思案 【ひっこみじあん】 (n) shy, withdrawn
Kind of a lot of kanji in this one. The kanji that compose it are "to pull" "within" "thought" and "stability". You see where this is going?

Kamen Rider OOO 18 released

HinaHinaHina
The theme of this week is that Hina is cute. Does anyone know if models are required to pose like that though?
 Seems like kind of an awkward pose

 

BoukenRed Let's balance it out by talking about the guest of this plot, Takahashi Mitsuomi, or BoukenRed as you guys probably know him. Man, has it really been five years since Boukenger (since they were the last anniversary series)?

OOO 18 released

All Riders
We have this special promo that includes this screen shot this week. What is it? It's a list of many, many names. It's pretty impressive, take a moment to go through them.

The word:
Konpon 根本 【こんぽん】 (n) origin, source, foundation, root, base, principle, (P)
Kon means "root" and hon/pon means "book", although in this case means "main, head"

Time to beg for more art

Skull

Yup, it's time to ask for more art for splashes (1280x720) for active shows and banner pics (height should be 88 pixels high and a reasonable width). Remember to include your name or handle in the picture if you want credit. Thanks!

E-mail submissions or PM them to me over the forums. Thanks!

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Oreimo Radio transcript 4 up

Ayase

Transcript for episode 4
Corners: Gather together, Otaku Girls, Meruru Vs Maschera, Life Counseling

Radio show

Banana New Shoe 13-24 HD released

The climax never stops!

Oreimo Radio transcript 3 up

Kirino

Radio show 3 transcript.
Corners: My little sister can't be this cute, Internet jargon guessing, Life counseling

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