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Crunchyroll News – Bonus Round

by | Jul 1, 2011 | Bonus Round, Industry, Podcasts | 0 comments

Patrick Macias and Joseph Luster join the Bonus Round to discuss Crunchyroll News and other important topics.

Episode Title: “Crunchyroll News” 
Episode Count: 54
Run Time: 00:30:02
Host(s): Sean Russell
Guest(s): Patrick Macias & Joseph Luster
Executive Producer: Sean Russell
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[00:00:00] Introductions

  • Patrick Macias has appeared on our network several times as a guest. You can visit his profile page in our personalities section. He currently is the editor in chief of both Otaku USA and Crunchyroll News. Additionally he can be seen as the co-host for Otaku-Verse Zero along with Japanese voice actress, Yuu Asakawa.
  • Joseph Luster is in charge of the Otaku USA website and games editor for the magazine. He holds the title of associate editor for Crunchyroll News. Currently he also contributes to Sci-Fi magazine.

[00:04:10] What is Crunchyroll News

  • Patrick spoke to the Crunchyroll business developer in Tokyo and started developing the plan within a matter of months.
  • The site launched in mid-April.
  • Meet the staff on the Crunchyroll contributors page.
  • The differences between working on Crunchyroll News and Otaku USA
  • Crunchyroll News writers

[00:09:50] Differences Between Crunchyroll News and Other Outlets

  • Otaku USA is opinion based editorial and Crunchyroll News is immediate.
  • The voices separates CRNews from other news sites. Not trying to create a uniformed voice.

[00:11:50] In Other Crunchyroll News

  • Will be in attendance at Anime Expo, Otakon and New York Anime Festival.
  • Live streaming at anime conventions.
  • Describes Crunchyroll and other aspects to the company. It offers K-Drama, Anime, Music Information and coming soon, Manga.
  • JManga.com is a new online manga service from Crunchyroll.
  • Feature reporting on Crunchyroll.com.

[00:20:30] Closing Remarks

  • Joseph Luster is releasing a rap album on July 31. You can find “Ghetto Expense Report” and more at moldilox.com.
  • Otaku USA is getting more letters from readers. October issue has gone to the printers.
  • Daryl Surat and Mike Dent will be contributing to the future of Crunchyroll News.
  • We have a discussion about podcasting.
  • Patrick Macias Blog


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