In this week’s episode, the Anime 3000 panel exposes issues that affect anime fans. Our topics include the idea of an Otaku expiration date. We discuss the excitement surrounding this years Anime Expo convention and in our final segment, we examine what motivated our panel to work for an anime website and podcast. Our panel for this week is Phillip from The Eeepers Choice Podcast, Michael Huang from Anime Diet Radio and Gia from Anime Vice.
A3K PANEL
Episode Title: “Fan Conventions”
Episode Count: 06
Run Time: 01:00:00
Host(s): Sean Russell
Guest(s): Gia Manry, Michael Huang, Eeepers
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Introduction:
Introduction Music: Valley’s of Neptune by Jimmy Hendrix
#1. Otaku Expiration Date
One of our staff writers posed the question, what is the expiration date for being an Otaku. At what age does being an obsessive anime fan become socially unacceptable? This question can generate a different response depending on the recipient of the question. Is there expiration date and what factors help in determining this? What kind of fallout have you received from family or friends for being an anime fan?
Notes: On the surface, this question might seem superficial. I knew we would get to the true question of waining interests in anime. It also tied in with the other topics of this podcast. Overall I was happy with this podcast. The panel did a phenomenal job with articulating their points of view.
#2. Anime Expo Guest of Honors
A total of seven guests of honor have been announced for Anime Expo 2009. Some of the more notable guests include: Guilty Gear creator, Daisuke Ishiwatari. Japanese female pop group, Morning Musume, Trigun creator Yasuhiro Nightow and Yosuke Kuroda, co-creator of numerous series that include S-cry-ed, Honey and Clover and Mobile Suit Gundam: 00. What are your impressions of this lineup and how does it compare to previous years?
Notes: This is when editing comes in handy. I would really like to thank Gia for assisting me with the pronunciation of the names. This was an excellent topic for convention attendees that don’t see the press side of a convention. It’s great to hear that the majority of NYAF attendees enjoyed their experience. I decided not to talk to much on purpose. I really wanted to hear what our panelist had to share.
Second Segment Music: Nine to the Universe by Jimmy Hendrix
http://www.anime-expo.org/special-guests/guests-of-honor/
Anime 3000 Panel Promo:
What’s new on Anime3000.com? Xan from Spiraken Manga Review wonders if there is an expiration date on being an Otaku. Read the article the inspired the first topic of this podcast. John-Paul reviews the first two volumes of Ikigami and nearly gives it a perfect score. If you’re not a member of the Anime 3000 friends network, what the hell are you waiting for? Visit the website now and signup to win free manga and anime from our vault. Attention anime podcasters and bloggers, if you’re interested in being a guest on a future episode of the Anime 3000 panel, please email us at [email protected]. For more information make sure to visit, anime3000.com.
Spiraken Manga Review Promo:
After downloading their promo, I vaugly remember hearing this promo on an episode of Anime World Order. Make sure you download their podcast. Xan is also a member of the Anime 3000 staff.
http://spiraken.podbean.com/
#3. Transitioning from a fan to a professional
How did you transition from being an anime fan to working for an anime website? What’s your motivation to continue your involvement with your company.
Notes: It’s great to hear the personal accounts of our guest panelists. I could relate to almost every experience. As far as podcasts are concerned, I’m proud of our reputation of releasing a new podcast every week. Even when we did the lost episode (last week) it’s a new episode that requires actual time and energy. So, in time people will recognize the amount of work we put into our shows and site. It’s a work in progress that will be worth it in the long run. Right now we are on episode 42 (unofficially) and we haven’t reached our 1 year anniversary.
Third Segment: Rare Instrumental by Jimmy Hendrix and Billy Cox
Closing Segment:
You can see Gia at Fanime Con during the Anime Vice panel at 5 pm on May 23. Be sure to visit Anime Vice at www.animevice.com.
Visit Michael Huang and his staff on the web at Animediet.net. You can also hear their podcast at animediet.net/podcast. You can contact them anytime at [email protected]
Phillip is currently conducting a series of podcasts with anime and manga expert Helen McCartney. He’s recorded a panel and interview so far where he discusses some classic Tezuka work. You can find him at eeperschoice.com.
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