Otaku 5-0 Season 2: Episode 11

Aloha everybody!

For this episode of Otaku 5-0, Mr. A and myself are joined by Neko-X (the podcast Video Game & Blu-ray Contributor). On an eerily fortuitous note, The Hawai'i Video Gaming League (which Neko-X founded and currently serves as its Commissioner) was featured on an evening news segment for KHNL, our local NBC affiliate.

The news segment on the Hawai'i Video Gaming League can be seen here.

On behalf of the staff at Otaku 5-0, I would like to congratulate Neko-X on a job well done, and wish him continued success in the future.

Mahalo,
Totoro (Executive Producer)

WARNING! Portions of this podcast contain mature language and adult content. Listener discretion is advised.



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Episode 2.11

Recording Date: April 27, 2009
Running Time: 79 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Mr. A (Lead Contributor)
Neko-X (Video Game/Blu-ray Contributor)

Format
1. Totally Random Statement (Neko-X)

2. Lead-in (Totoro)

3. Interview spot: Neko-X, Otaku 5-0 Video Game/Blu-ray Contributor & Commissioner of the Hawai'i Video Gaming League

4. Sequels That Shouldn't Have Been Made

5. Random Chatter: Video games

6. Casting Couch: Punch Out - The Major Circuit

7. X Reasons Why... The Xbox 360 is the best current-gen console

8. Random Chatter: Summer movie preview, movies we hope to see

9. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Post-Disclaimer Theme: "Catch-nyaa" from Ah! My Goddess
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clips: "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto, "Subtitle" from Full Metal Panic!, "Pre-Title" from His & Her Circumstances, "Catch-boon" from Ah! My Goddess
- Ending Theme: "Breach of Contract" from Ah! My Goddess

Feedback is always accepted here at Otaku 5-0. It can be either posted on this site as a comment or sent via e-mail to Otaku50podcast@gmail.com

Otaku 5-0 Season 2: Episode 10

Aloha everybody!

Now that we have (partially) recovered from the life-draining experience that was Kawaii-kon 2009, we have returned to our regularly scheduled programming.

As promised, I am placed on "the hot seat/stool" for the 2nd installment of The Gauntlet. As with the previous installment, we have included (in the "Show Notes" section) the actual questions that I was asked, in order. (Of course, you are more than welcome to post your own answers as well.)

Additionally, during the latest round of technical edits, I took out the download link for the Laura Bailey interview. This has been rectified, and you may now download that segment and keep it for your own enjoyment.

Mahalo,
Totoro (Executive Producer)



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Episode 2.10

Recording Date: April 21, 2009
Running Time: 33 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Jupiter (Senior Producer, Co-Moderator)
Mr. A (Lead Contributor)

Format
1. Bad Joke of the Day (Mr. A)

2. Lead-in (Totoro)

3. Random Chatter: Kawaii-kon 2009 (and how glad we are that it's over)

4. Least Favorite... Superhero Movie

5. The Gauntlet - Totoro

Questions
A. What is your favorite... Disney movie?

B. When you were growing up, what was the one character that made you aspire to be something more than what you were, and is that character the same today?

C. Disney or Pixar - Which do you prefer?

D. What is your definition of the word, "love"?

E. Star Wars or The Lord of the Rings - Which is a better epic story?

F. Name three things that you hold dear in your life.

G. Star Wars: Rebellion or Galactic Empire?

H. Describe yourself in haiku.

I. Movie Genres: Sci-Fi (i.e. Blade Runner) or Fantasy (i.e. Spirited Away)?

J. What anime character best describes you?

6. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clips: "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto, "Subtitle" from Full Metal Panic!, "Eyecatch" from Full Metal Panic!
- Ending Theme: "Breach of Contract" from Ah! My Goddess

Feedback is always accepted here at Otaku 5-0. It can be either posted on this site as a comment or sent via e-mail to Otaku50podcast@gmail.com

Otaku 5-0: Kawaii-kon 2009 Post-Mortem

Aloha everybody!

In our final podcast episode covering Kawaii-kon 2009, I am joined on the panel by Kekumanshoyu (who works double-duty as Assistant Director of Registration & Assistant Director of Staffing/Operations for Kawaii-kon.)

This episode posed an unusual conundrum for me. We ended up with 90+ minutes of footage, and due to our, "80-minute episode policy", I had to edit some parts out. So, what you have here is a pretty good distillation of what was discussed.

For all you aspiring podcasters out there, one of the most important principles to keep in mind in the post-production process is FINDING A BALANCE. Case in point: Because Kira (the Anime/Manga Contributor of our podcast) takes up a lot of time in this episode, I had to balance out his musings with those of Jupiter (who had her share of comments to make about the kon.)

Mahalo,
Totoro (Executive Producer)



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Kawaii-kon Post-Mortem

Recording Date: April 16, 2009
Running Time: 79 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Jupiter (Senior Producer)
Mr. A (Lead Contributor)
Kira (Anime/Manga Contributor)

Special Guest: Kekumanshoyu (Assistant Registration Director & Assistant Director of Staffing/Operations)

Format
1. Lead-in (Totoro)

2. A Serious Conversation About... Kawaii-kon 2009

3. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Ending Theme: "Breach of Contract" from Ah! My Goddess

Feedback is always accepted here at Otaku 5-0. It can be either posted on this site as a comment or sent via e-mail to Otaku50podcast@gmail.com

Otaku 5-0: The Laura Bailey Interview

Aloha everybody!

At last, it has finally happened...

After many months of anticipation, Jupiter & myself FINALLY were able to sit down on the final day of Kawaii-kon and have an interview with the very-talented Laura Bailey.

To all of our fans, old & new: I hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we did recording it.

Mahalo,
Totoro (Executive Producer)

WARNING! Portions of this podcast contain mature language and adult content. Listener discretion is advised.



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: The Laura Bailey Interview

Recording Date: April 12, 2009
Running Time: 26 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelist
Jupiter (Senior Producer)

Special Guest: Laura Bailey (Actress/Voice Actress & VA Director)

Format
1. Lead-in (Totoro) <---- Producer's Note: I actually make a small verbal error during this portion when I say that this is our last episode. What I meant to say was that this is the last episode that we will produce from Kawaii-kon.

2. The Laura Bailey Interview

3. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Ending Theme: "Honoruru, Hawaii" from Frank De Lima's Ethnicology 101

Feedback is always accepted here at Otaku 5-0. It can be either posted on this site as a comment or sent via e-mail to Otaku50podcast@gmail.com

Otaku 5-0: Kawaii-kon 2009 Episode 3

Aloha everybody!

I am proud to present to you the 3rd of 4 planned episodes covering Kawaii-kon 2009.

In this installment, I am joined on the panel by Mr. A, Film & Book Contributor Star, & Guest Contributor Maka, and engage in a serious discussion regarding the hits & misses of Day 2, including the VAST (Video Art Showcase Theater) competition.

Mahalo,
Totoro (Executive Producer)



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Kawaii-kon 2009 Episode 3

Recording Date: April 11, 2009
Running Time: 60 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Mr. A (Lead Contributor)
Star (Film & Book Contributor)
Maka (Guest Contributor)

Format
1. Lead-in (Totoro)

2. Discussion of Kawaii-kon Day 2

3. Discussion of VAST Competition

4. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Ending Theme: "Breach of Contract" from Ah! My Goddess

Feedback is always accepted here at Otaku 5-0. It can be either posted on this site as a comment or sent via e-mail to Otaku50podcast@gmail.com

Otaku 5-0: Kawaii-kon 2009 Episode 2

Aloha everybody!

I am proud to present to you the 2nd of 4 planned episodes covering Kawaii-kon 2009.

For this installment, Mr. A & myself are joined by our friends Ray & Denno (who have adopted the broadcast names of Shinji and Maka, respectively), who jump right into the fray as we share our thoughts on the hits & misses of Day 1. For old times' sake, we even include a topic.

Mahalo,
Totoro (Executive Producer)



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Kawaii-kon 2009 Episode 2

Recording Date: April 10, 2009
Running Time: 33 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Mr. A (Lead Contributor)
Shinji (Guest Contributor)
Maka (Guest Contributor)

Format
1. Lead-in (Totoro)

2. Discussion of Kawaii-kon Day 1 (including chatter about Dealer's Room & Event Layout)

3. Favorite... Kawaii-kon 2009 guest

4. Otaku 5-0 Artist Alley Art Contest Progress Report (Mr. A)

5. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clip: "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto
- Ending Theme: "Ending Theme" from Samurai Pizza Cats

Feedback is always accepted here at Otaku 5-0. It can be either posted on this site as a comment or sent via e-mail to Otaku50podcast@gmail.com

Otaku 5-0: Kawaii-kon 2009 Episode 1

Aloha everybody!

I am pleased to present to you the next episode of our podcast!

In this installment, myself and Mr. A present the first of 4 planned episodes featuring our cumulative experiences at Kawaii-kon 2009.

Want to know more? Then just listen in!

Mahalo,
Totoro (Executive Producer)



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Kawaii-kon 2009 Episode 1

Recording Date: April 9, 2009
Running Time: 39 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelist
Mr. A (Lead Contributor)

Format
1. Lead-in (Totoro)

2. Recap of Kawaii-kon Pre-Reg process, including a special heartfelt "thank you" to Angel (aka Kekumanshoyu - he knows why)

3. The 100-Episode Pledge (Totoro)

4. Discussion of Laura Bailey interview

5. Discussion of the Otaku 5-0 Artist Alley Contest

6. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Ending Theme: "Ending Theme" from Samurai Pizza Cats

Feedback is always accepted here at Otaku 5-0. It can be either posted on this site as a comment or sent via e-mail to Otaku50podcast@gmail.com

Otaku 5-0 Season 2: Episode 9

Aloha everybody!

In this episode of we feature an interview with our special guest DJ Buma, an Assistant Technical Director for Kawaii-kon (Hawaii's anime convention) and Coordinator for the convention's yearly VAST (Video Art Showcase Theater) competition.

After the conclusion of the last episode, I decided to step down from what seemed to be a permanent spot as Moderator, in an effort to give my fellow contributors a chance to sit in the driver's seat. Before recording commenced, it was determined (by a die roll... 1d6 FTW!) that Jupiter would be tonight's moderator (although I did end up stepping in a few times because of her maternal responsibilities.)

Also, I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to vote in our latest poll. Effective immediately, Cupid's broadcast name has been changed to Mr. A.

In closing, I would like to once again thank DJ Buma for taking the time to appear on our podcast, and I hope that you (our audience) get as much enjoyment out of listening to our podcast as we do when we get together to record it.

Mahalo,
Totoro (Executive Producer)



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Episode 2.9

Recording Date: April 6, 2009
Running Time: 76 minutes

Co-Moderators
Totoro (Executive Producer)
Jupiter (Senior Producer)

Panelists
Mr. A (Lead Contributor)
Star (Film & Book Contributor)

Special Guest: DJ Buma, Lord of the Butishake

Format
1. Pearl of Wisdom (Jupiter)

2. Lead-in (Totoro)

3. Interview with DJ Buma (Kawaii-kon Assistant Technical Director & VAST Coordinator)

4. Random Chatter: Kawaii-kon events, panels & guests

5. Great Debate: Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat?

6. The Top 3... Stand-up Comedians

7. Sequels That Shouldn't Have Been Made

8. Random Chatter: recap of DJ Buma interview, Kawaii-kon info, and our upcoming Laura Bailey interview

9. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clips: "I'll Do It Right" from Naruto, "Subtitle" from Full Metal Panic!, "Pre-Title" from His & Her Circumstances, "Catch-boon" from Ah! My Goddess
- Ending Theme: "Breach of Contract" from Ah! My Goddess

Feedback is always accepted here at Otaku 5-0. It can be either posted on this site as a comment or sent via e-mail to Otaku50podcast@gmail.com

It Came From YouTube, Part 1

Aloha!

It's not often that I post anything besides episodes and the obligatory feature article, but for today, I decided to showcase some of my favorite clips from YouTube.

This has to be one of the best McDonald's TV spots ever made. Needless to say that after I watched it for the first time, I was unable to get the song out of my head for almost two days.



The next clip is the opening credits sequence for the HBO mini-series John Adams (which usurped Roots as my favorite TV mini-series ever) starring Paul Giamatti & Laura Linney as John & Abigail Adams respectively.



I am not a fighting game afficionado, but the next two clips are the opening sequences from my current favorite fighting game titles - Bushido Blade & its sequel, Bushido Blade 2.





And let me end the first installment of this feature article series with a clip of what possibly might be the greatest comedy routine in the 20th Century:



See you in Cyberspace,

-Totoro
Creator, Executive Producer