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Anime fandom with a Toronto flavour. The talk starts with anime, but can go many different places
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Taped after the successful opening weekend of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in North American theatres. Mike hasn’t seen it, but Kevin and Moh have. So we talk about that and “a few” things surrounding itanimeroundtable.com@animeroundtable
The short answer is yes...as James catches up with the Mike. Gives his view last week's chat on the VShojo controversy, his thoughts on manga, light novels, and how they roll into anime. And then he talks about what caught his attention, namely the Animeigo and Discotek panels at Otakon and how they're a throwback to anime announcements from a by gone time
Mike finally returns on the podcast side and catches up with Kevin for a talk around the space heater. We get Kevin's take on recent manga announcements from Anime Expo and San Diego, as well as his take on Mike's recent thoughts on manga and light novels. Then, Kevin did see BlackPink when they were in Toronto a few weeks back. So we get his thoughts on that and the Ado concert which took place last night. And finally under the "What the hell man?" heading, VShojo...animeroundtable.com@animeroundtable
Day two from Anime North always starts with impressions of it. Especially the weather and cosplay, what we saw in the TCC, and the panels seen and even done0:49:40 - We talked about Matt Alt’s article about the resiliance of the popularity of Japanese Pop Culture in comparison to Western…perhaps it’s a focus issue. And maybe the west’s influence in Asian Pop Culture1:20:55 - Anime North Assistant Program Director Norm McEvoy makes his annual walk on with his thoughts on the convention so far1:32:20 - Headlines in brief. Crunchyroll now at 17M subscribers. Anne Shirley’s all American cast. And watching 1100 One Piece episodes in 24hr??!1:52:28 - What’s on our reading and watch lists (Beastars, Blue Box, The Makani, Summer Pockets, Kowloon Generic Romance, Anne Shirley, Apothicary Diaries, Catch Me at the Ballpark, Gundam GQuuuax, Pikman 4, Haganai, Vigilantes MHA, Dr Stone, Red Ranger Isikai)2:03:10 - Mike’s Final InsultMike Nicolas, James Austin, Kevin Ng, Amy Lynn Greig, with Norm McEvoyOpening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico Masaki
We look back on Day 1 of AN. We talk initial impressions, how the AN compound looks, the weather, then some thoughts on the foreign film tariffs and wonder how this either ties into anime in North America and how it makes any senseThen we look ahead to Day 2, and Mike's special presentation before the evening tapingMike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke, Lawrence Black
Editors Note: This was taped just before Switch 2 preorders were also delayed in Canada. Which means a chunk of this aged about as well as milk...A very long conversation about the ongoing Ghibli/ChatGPT controversy, the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and V-Tuber Mint Fantome speaks as herself to explain her world to the rest of itMike Nicolas, James Austin, Kevin NgOpening Theme: Fubuki - Snowstorm by Pico MisakiVisit our launch page for links: animeroundtable.com
James finally gets a little time away from work again to visit Mike for a Space Heater. After a quick overview of shopping options in Toronto, they decided to talk about the Animeigo documentary series “The Anime Business”, the upcoming Anne of Green Gables anime and the hopes for it in Canada, and James’ thoughts on Assassin’s Creed: Shadows and how he feels it’s not enough to save UbisoftMike Nicolas and James AustinOpening Theme: “Fubuki-Snowstorm” by Pico MisakiCheck out our website for more information and other links: animeroundtable.com
We start with Mike looking back on 19 years (on and off) of the Roundtable. And then current events with the Oscars, a followup to Space Heater and Ontario politics (with the election earlier in the week)18:25 - Everyone around the table tonight has seen Gundam GQuuuux Beginning in theatres. And we have thoughts from Gundam watchers, and newcomers57:12 - On the anniersary of Akira Toriyama’s passing, the Japan Foundation New York is doing an online panel about Dragon Ball’s popularity (on YouTube now)And coming back full circle, Mike looks back on 19 years of the Anime Roundtable, and ahead to kicking the Twitch stream into high gear. Cheers to all thatMike Nicolas, Kevin Ng, Mohamed SharmarkeOpening Theme: “Speed Demon” by Simon Holland (Greetings and Saluations)Visit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com
Kevin gives a Mike quick lecture to Mike as feedback on the first gaming stream. Then we talk Japanese Music with his thoughts on seeing Nano and MADKID in concert, Cloud Nine CEO Takuya Chigira’s thoughts on the state of JPOP internationally. How the downfall of a former member of SMAP is proving to be an issue for the TV network he was an anchor of, and some possible ramifications. Then we unwind with by looking back on Animeigo’s Valentine’s town hallMike Nicolas and Kevin NgAnime Roundtable playlist on SpotifyOpening Theme: “Fubuki-Snowstorm” by Pico MisakiLanding Page: animeroundtable.com
Mike and Moh sat down for a space heater. We started by looking back on the first gaming stream on Twitch the night before, and the ongoing Playstation Network outage, which at the time of taping had gotten to 25 hours. But at the heart of the matter, Mike and Moh wanted to talk about The Colors Within, and why you should check it out in theatres before its run likely ends in less than a weekMike Nicolas and Mohamed SharmarkeAnime Roundtable playlist on SpotifyOpening Theme: “Fubuki-Snowstorm” by Pico MisakiLanding Page: animeroundtable.com
We just had to talk about the reveal of the Switch 2 and take a quick trip down recent Nintendo history and how it rebounded from the Wii U almost 15 years ago. And wonder about the future of the handheld gaming console world as a whole. Then we dive into some anime headline with Diamond Distributor's Chapter 11, Discotek's latest reveals, Crunchyroll's latest issue (add it to the pile please), and James giving a thought on an anime title this season that doesn't have a North American pickup...when its manga does, and a business reason as to why you should be disappointed that's the caseCouldn't you tell Mike wanted to meet quota for the month?Mike Nicolas and James AustinCheck out our Linktree for more links animeroundtable.com, or our socials @animeroundtable
We begin 2025 with Mike and James doing a live video space heater where James goes on a rant about the issues with the Phantom Trigger Grisaia anime Kickstarter and looks back on similar anime and manga crowdfunds over the years. Then, some CES news with Crunchyroll looking to restart their digital manga service (hot off the heels of the increased stake in Kadokawa), do some Ghosts of Tsushima live action, and VLC looking to get into the AI subtitle space. Then we come home as the pre-reg for Anime North memberships and hotels begin, and Anime Revolution makes its move on TorontoMike Nicolas and James AustinCheck out our Linktree for more links animeroundtable.com
Aside from talking about the fallout from the Video Game Awards, you know we just had to talk about every piece of Sony and anime related news over the last few weeks (00:17:00)00:22:00 - Sony becomes the largest major shareholder in Kadokawa. And a little more about how we got to here00:37:42 - Bloomberg’s expose on the inner workings of Crunchyroll as their recent numbers don’t look great00:55:50 - Former Funimation man Lance Heiskel speaks01:28:35 - NHK noting how big the anime business is this year. And CNN arguing for the upside for SonyAnd finally, Kevin was late because he was returning from a shopping trip, the Gashapon pop up at Union Station, and the first of Mike’s New Years Resolutions (01:45:07)This Week’s Drinking Game: Take a shot when Mike thought it was already 2025 Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Kevin NgOpening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico MasakiVisit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com
Mike, James, and Kevin catch up after a month and a half off. We talked about Black Friday shopping in Canada (especially video games and some from the store formerly known as Right Stuf) before talking about Sony’s pursuit of Kadokawa and VISA of all thingsVisit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com
We finally get in for the first time in a few months. But Mike and James kept it simple and just talked more of the ups and downs of Playstation’s last bit, then the busy week Toho has had, remember a few more voices that have been silenced, and James’ further issues with Crunchyroll taking over Nozomi’s Kickstarter campaignsVisit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com
Mike and Moh test out some new equipment by talking a little Playstation. A little bit of Pro, 30th Anniversary, and maybe a new portable as the 6 comes out?Hope the new equipment passed the testVisit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com
After completely missing out on August, Mike quickly gets the first episode of September out of the way. And we quickly talk about Kevin’s brief experience at this year’s FanExpo Canada and how it fit in with our fandom this year00:30:30 - Then we talk about Toronto’s Union Station and Amy’s experience at a Gashopon pop up there earlier today01:05:35 - James goes through some of the summer company announcements made during convention season. Which gets into a talk about extras on physical media releases01:22:50 - Mike remembers Tanaka Atsuko and Rachael LillisThis Week’s Drinking Game: Here’s to the ones that we got. Cheers to the wish you were here but you’re notMike Nicolas, James Austin, Kevin Ng, Mohamed Sharmarke, Amy Lynn GreigOpening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico MasakiVisit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com
*Note: This was taped just before the Euro FinalJames is English, Moh has relatives in England, we had to talk soccer to start, before getting the former caught up on the space heaters00:12:19 - We finally talk at some length about the demise of Gainax. Maybe time gives us a little perspective and lessons00:25:55 - Crunchyroll getting rid of their comments functions, we discuss how this happened and other motivations behind it00:46:35 - Let’s go to Los Angeles. First we talked about the Dodger x Hololive promotion. And then Anime Expo and the line between artist alley and dealers room01:17:47 - The Community Calendar. Back to the two Muv Luv bundles on Humble. Oh and the Revue Theatre in Toronto is doing a 20th anniversary showing of Place Promised in Our Early Days (which will probably be done by the time this goes up). And Flow is coming to TorontoThis Week’s Drinking Game: Take a shot when Bluelock is referencedMike Nicolas, James Austin, Kevin NgOpening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico MasakiVisit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com
It’s been two weeks since the ITZY concerts. Mike and Kevin were on site for the ITZY concerts in Toronto. So they talk about their observations from different angles, from Kevin’s previous experiences at KPOP concerts, to Mike soaking in the atmosphere around the concert hall. And how it reminded them of Anime NorthVisit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.comOther links coming soon
Mike, Kevin, and Mohammed give a few thoughts on Anime North almost three weeks after, the City Hunter live action almost three weeks after Mike was supposed to have watched it, a conversation with a friend and listener sparking another thought on merchandise, and maybe three headlines as we settle back into the micsNot necessarily in that orderToronto Japanese Film FestivalGainax Goes BankruptVisit our launch page for more links and socials: animeroundtable.com
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