A podcast with a foundation in Anime and Pacific related material, with a good dose of pop culture. The dynamic of the show lies with Dane’s encyclopaedic fan-boy attitude, and Alex’s average joe anime-ignorance. The banter back and forth with Dane's ballistic, quick thinking quips and Alex's irreverent laid back Norm Macdonald-like snark make for an entertaining counter balance.
Definitely more Pacific than Anime this episode; It was a slow week for Anime and I'm preparing for my "big move" and probably won't be able to see any Anime for the next 2 1/2 weeks.
Alex's raging microphone fans rejoice.
Shootin' The Breeze
I talked about the awesome 3D Imax experience that was Beowulf.
Alex gets all orgasmic just thinking about our Swedish listener and good chum, ZombieToaster sending us a voicemail.
Sometimes, as Mecha fans, we forget that truth is often more amazing than fiction. Check out this real "Mecha Tank Trolley" that was actually used during World War I.
...And a look at some stuff that didn't quite get past the conceptual stage.
From someone who doesn't even drink coffee, this Anime sure is "trippy". An animated visual treat from the more experimental 80's; Genmu Senki Leda surely couldn't be made in the risk-adverse times we live in, and that's where it's charm lies. Sure, it's far from perfect and the story is a little weak, but we forgive many of it's flaws simply because it is what it is.
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For some reason, we discuss the age of consent around the world. (Perhaps Alex is moving yet again?)
It's a wrap!
We discuss the heartbreaking, Vancouver Airport Incident which pisses us off to end. Would the world be a better place if customer service representitives around the world flew to Japan to learn about real customer service?
On a lighter note, I recall the now legendary "Taco Incident", which just goes to show the outstanding customer service in Japan.
Need we introduce this podcast? We play the promo almost every episode. Suffice to say, I enjoy this delightful podcast immensely. Kent had the wisdom to not put the word, "Anime" in the title of his podcast, thus he can excuse himself for not always keeping on topic, anime-wise, unlike us!
Alex digs his teeth into the malemail
Alex gets a compliment from longtime listener Jim, who encourages him to discuss off-topic things such as politics and the economy; And so it begins. The beast is resurrected.
Alex talks about the Canadian impression of the USA.
Osama Tezuka's classic, set in the Sengoku period of Japan, was filmed in a quasi-historical setting and filmed in New Zealand. Which beckons the question; Why? It would have been actually easier to keep it closer to the source material.
Did I like it? Yes. At it's best, it's an entertaining film. At it's worst, it's slightly clumsy and ineffective.
The direction, special effect, music and action range from fantatic to inept and ineffective at the worst of times.
Regardless, it was a huge hit in Japan and two more films are on the way.
It's a wrap!
How could we not discuss the recent news regarding Space Adventure Cobra!
The prodical co-host returns; With a rather annoying microphone distortion that I did my best to eliminate, but couldn't completely.
Shootin' The Breeze
Alex lets loose with an emotionally charged tirade about the destruction of episode 45 which broke his fragile little heart.
I, quite heroically, defended the honour of my PC and confessed the real story about what happened to episode 45.
We also discuss the rather shocking news regarding Anime-Genesis.
For those of you interested in being DuoMatrix's co-host and have the time and willpower to dedicate to a podcast please e-mail a sample of your voice to jacen_bhs02@hotmail.com . It's a rather awesome opportunity and Ani-Pac will do their best to support and promote Duo's new podcast.
I also mention something completely non-Anime related.
The Witcher RPG, based on the awesome book series as well as the TV series which I managed a fansub of.
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Paul Acuna sends us an e-mail about sex with robot which gives me ample opportunity to talk about one of my favourite theories; The Uncanny Valley.
We also talk about the prelude to robot sex which is taking off now.
Our dear chums, Eeeper of Eeeper's choice fame and Regan both sent us delightful e-mails. No doubt typing away with a pipe in their mouth and downing a guiness with contentment.
Mini reviews:
Tekkonkinkreet
Tekkonkinkreet, we thought it would be sweet
but alas, we must weep,
As it put Alex straight to sleep
Wings Of Honneamise
Our views be identical,
although it lacks tentancle
Najica Blitz Tactics
If with panties, ye take no issues
drop ye pants now!
Ye best Prepare tissues!
It's a wrap!
Next week, Dororo reviewed and more tales from Asia!