Episode 7: My Body is Ready

Sorry for the late episode! Mike's recording stopped during our normal recording session, so we had to do another recording, this time on a tighter schedule. This week, Mike, Ian, and Michel discuss a few anime genres; some they knew, and some they didn't. While discussion is brief, it is fairly solid, and enjoyable as well. Prepare your body, because this episode has a little treat at the end.

Also, be sure to watch the anime feature film Tokyo Godfathers before next week, as that will be the main topic of discussion! 

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Episode 6: Basically

In this episode, the Concast crew basically talks about the relationship between video games and anime. We also talk about what are basically some games that were adapted into anime, and anime that were basically adapted into games. Basically, the whole crew was in the same room, except for Ian, who was basically living out of a hotel for the time being. It's basically a pretty great episode. Basically.

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Episode 5: BeauBeauBeau-Beau-Beau-BeauBeau

Episode 5 is here! We recorded this episode all on 1 microphone, sitting on the same couch! We had a blast, but we unfortunately had a tendency to stray off topic. I guess that's what happens when you get a few buddies in the same room talking about their interests. Anyways, with Toonami coming back in just a few days, we discuss our excitement, concerns, and general thoughts on the return of the programming block that introduced so many kids to anime.

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Episode 4: Private Parts

 Episode 4 has arrived! Michel, Beau, and Mike pick up where they left off with episode 3, and discuss a little about how DVD sales and piracy affect how anime viewers consume their shows.  A new segment called The Pitch makes its debut, which Michel expertly handles, despite the segment being conceived mere minutes prior.

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Episode 3: The 8-10 Range

Episode 3 is here! We've got a full cast and crew this time, with Michel making his first appearance. Our main topic of discussion is anime merchandise, but we somehow managed to end up getting far enough off track to create a Fandom Scale. Two Motaku vendors have been confirmed, so we decided to talk about some of their merch, some of which creeped us out a bit. Sadly discussion really picked up towards the end of the episode, when everyone had to go, but consider it a cliffhanger to prep for episode 4.

We want to hear from you! Tell us where you fall in the Fandom Scale and why! Email us at theconcast@gmail.com 

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Episode 2: The Charisma of a Thousand Hitlers

Beau, Ian, and Michel are absent for this episode, and in their place is the one and only Neil Parent. Neil shares some advice and experiences he's attained from years of convention attendance. We also discuss how the original Astro Boy series has influenced the growth and development of anime as a medium.

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References: Episode 2

In episode 2, we'll be discussing some of the history of anime, and how early productions influenced what anime has evolved into today. To aid our discussion, we'll be utilizing a few resources. To make sure you're on the same page as us, feel free to prep with us! It's not necessary, but you might learn a thing or two.

Wikipedia's entry on Anime

A Brief Hisory of Anime

Astro Boy (1960) episode 1
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3