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It’s the final episode of the “Anime 3000 Podcast”, as Andrew rides off into the sunset and the rest of A3K begins anew with their newfangled audio project. The duo debates one last time on the merits of audience in determining what shows should be simulcast, while Joshua and JD reminisce about the days of DBZ and Saturday morning anime. Sean finally dishes deets about the successor to the Anime 3000 Podcast, and Andrew says goodbye. BONUS: Matthew Callueng makes an appearance!

Episode Title: Final Episode and I Promised Not to Cry
Episode Count: 037
Run Time: 1:32:42
Host(s): Sean Russell, Andrew Choi, JD Banks, Joshua Valencia, Matthew Callueng
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Introduction: (0:00 – 4:15)
We tease the rest of the show and continue with our more aggressive introduction. We also announce a little note about last week’s podcast.

First Topic: (4:15 – 31:00)
FUNimation obtains the exclusive North American digital distribution rights for FMA: Brotherhood.
– Plans to air it four days after the Japanese debut, April 9th.
– Is this enough to make them relevant in comparison to Crunchyroll?
– What does their newfound relationship with Toei mean?
– How will this affect the frequency of animation dubs?

Anime Genesis Promo: 31:00 – 32:00
Classic Benu promo of him tearing into Justin Sevakis. Nice use of the ECW theme in the background. Anime Genesis “The first and the last word on anime.”

http://www.anime-gen.com

Elevator Music I, “Ripple”: 31:00 – 32:30

Second Segment: 32:30 – 1:03:31
What role does American television play in producing future Otaku?
– We’ve never really gone into what influenced us to become anime fans.
– What triggered the shift between casual observers to a full-blown Otakus.
– What are the varying degrees of anime obsession?
– Do you see yourself being a hardcore fans five or ten years down the road?

Elevator Music II: 1:03:31 – 1:04:20
Take a break, drink some tea and listen to this awesome interlude, that’s if you still want me to tie a yellow ribbon round an old oak tree.

Final Segment: 1:04:20 – 1:03:31
It is the final segment of the Anime 3000 Podcast. I know, kind of sad once you realize that it’s not really that epic. What is epic is having a mushy send off for arguably the father of this podcast. Oh yeah, Matthew happens to find some time in his busy schedule to join us as well. Half kidding of course!

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