Otaku 5-0 Season 3: Episode 8

Aloha everybody!

It is hard to believe that we have reached the halfway point in our 3rd season. I remain very pleased with our podcast team and I hope to see the remaining episodes continue to be both entertaining and informative.

In our latest installment, myself and Zell (Contributor-at-Large) join Mr. A (Executive Producer), who puts in another stint as Moderator (I must admit, he's getting better at the job every single time), which features Jupiter (Executive Producer) taking her turn at, "The Gauntlet," our version of a shoot interview segment.

Mahalo,
~Totoro (Executive Producer)



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Episode 3.8

Recording Date: September 28, 2009
Running Time: 81 minutes

Moderator
Mr. A (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Totoro (Executive Producer)
Jupiter (Executive Producer)
Zell (Contributor-at-Large)

Format

1. A Misconception About Hawaii (Totoro)

2. Lead-in (Mr. A)

3. The Top 3... Reality TV Shows

4. Please Produce This...

5. The Gauntlet - Jupiter

Questions

A. If you were given $100,000 to make one costume that you'd have to wear (at every cosplay event) for the rest of your life, what costume would you make?

B. If you could create a manga, what genre would it be?

C. What is your favorite Dragonball character, and why?

D. If you had the opportunity to visit (for a single day) a setting or period in history, where would you visit?

E. What is your opinion about the resurgence of vampire-related stories in entertainment?

F. What is your definition of the word, "happiness?"

G. What do you see yourself doing ten years from now?

H. Who are your least favorite authors?

I. If you were forced to listen to two musical groups - The Pussycat Dolls or The Jonas Brothers - for five hours straight, which group would you pick?

J. Pick an anime that you're a fan of that you'd like your daughter to be a fan of ten years from now.

K. Star Wars: Galactic Empire or Rebellion?

L. Since you live in a place perceived as a paradise, what do you perceive as a paradise?

6. Lead-out (Mr. A)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clips: "Frog's Theme" from Chrono Trigger, "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto, "Pre-Title" from His & Her Circumstances
- 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

Coming Soon...

Our next podcast episode & a feature article from Mr. A!

Otaku 5-0 Audio Commentary: Dragonball Evolution

Aloha everybody!

As promised, I am proud to present to you the 2nd Otaku 5-0 audio commentary, featuring a film whose best moments (in the words of Executive Producer Mr. A) were the opening and closing credits.

But first, a little backstory...

After having such a good time recording our first audio commentary (which you can find here), I had always intended to continue the process, and during our last hiatus we originally planned to record an audio commentary for The Rocketeer (I even got a copy of the movie on DVD via Netflix.) But, for some reason, we never got had the chance to sit down and record it. Needless to say, I was a bit disappointed.

Once we had begun our 3rd season, I then decided to set aside a specific time each month (the 3rd Thursday, which makes this commentary a week late) in which we will record a fan-made commentary to our favorite (or in this case, not-so-favorite films.)

Now, you may be wondering why we decided to record a commentary for one of the worst films of the 2009 movie season. The answer lies in a little gem of a television show named Mystery Science Theater 3000. In that show, the characters are forced to watch (and rip to shreds) bad movies transmitted to their derelict space station. And by bad... we mean BAD!

So, if they can do it, why can't we? All we needed was to select a film whose deficiencies would live up to the style of the show. After some discussion, we settled on Dragonball Evolution (and the rest, as they say, is history.)

It is in that spirit that we offer you this commentary. Consider it an homage to one of the funniest, most underrated shows that has ever aired on television. I hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it.

Mahalo,
~Totoro (Executive Producer)

Show Notes
Otaku 5-0 Audio Commentary: Dragonball Evolution

Recording Date: September 24, 2009
Running Time: 90 minutes

Panelists
Totoro (Executive Producer)
Jupiter (Executive Producer)
Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Neko-X (Video Game & Blu-Ray Contributor)

Click here to download commentary track.

To sync up our commentary with your DVD version of the film, just follow the instructions below:

FIRST AND FOREMOST, download our audio commentary track to your computer or favorite mp3 player.

1) Load up your DVD, and proceed to the main menu:


2) Move the cursor and highlight "Scene Selections" tab, and then select it.

3) Scroll through the corresponding menu, and highlight the Scene 1 with the cursor.

4) Play our audio commentary track, and select that scene when prompted to do so (in this case, when I say, "press.")

Musical Notes
- Opening Music Clip: "Eyecatch" from Full Metal Panic!

OR...

If you really don't want to waste money renting a copy of the DVD (and trust me, we wouldn't blame you), feel free to download this commentary track and listen to it as an individual episode of our podcast!

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

Coming soon...
Our next podcast episode!

Otaku 5-0 Season 3: Episode 7

Aloha everybody!

Just as MacArthur did on the Philippines during WWII, we have returned!

On this special-length (over 80 minutes long) episode of Otaku 5-0, we are joined on the panel by our special guest DJ Buma for another slate of entertainment-related topic discussion (including some information regarding next year's Kawaii-kon anime convention!) Also, we wrap up our second helping of DVD Grab Bag, which is fast-becoming one of my favorite topics!

I and the rest of the staff would also like to send our heartfelt congratulations to our Technical Director Maka, for his recent inclusion into The Uncle Club! We wish him and his family all the best, and hope he will be able to join us again soon!

Mahalo (from "Baby Jail"),
~Totoro (Executive Producer)



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Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Episode 3.7

Recording Date: September 21, 2009
Running Time: 99 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Jupiter (Executive Producer)
Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Neko-X (Video Game & Blu-ray Contributor)
Zell (Contributor-at-Large)

Special Guest
DJ Buma, Lord of the Butishake (Assistant Kawaii-kon Technical Director)

Format
1. A Pearl Of Wisdom (Jupiter)

2. Lead-in (Totoro)

3. Film & Book Report (Totoro)

4. Random Chatter: Movie-related discussion (including Ponyo, box office news & notes, Pixar/Disney's Toy Story 3, upcoming DVD news/notes, and my mini-review of 9)

5. DVD Grab Bag II, Part 2

Mr. A reviews Elizabethtown
Jupiter reviews Sahara
Totoro reviews The 10th Kingdom
Neko-X reviews Seven Samurai

Note: All movies are graded on the, "Maka Scale".

6. Least Favorite... Director

7. A Serious Conversation About... Kawaii-kon 2010 (w/ DJ Buma!)

8. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clips: "Subtitle" from Full Metal Panic!, "Frog's Theme" from Chrono Trigger, "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto
- 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

Coming Soon...

Please stay tuned to this site for our Dragonball: Evolution audio commentary!

No new episode this week, But...

Aloha everybody,

Due to some scheduling conflicts, we will be unable to record an episode of Otaku 5-0 this week. But, do not despair!

I am putting the finishing touches on a trio (that's THREE) film-related feature articles that I hope will prove entertaining and informative. Stay tuned over the next few weeks to this site as they are released.

Additionally, although I have announced that we will be recording an audio commentary for Dragonball: Evolution on September 24th, I have also determined the next few movies in the commentary lineup. Here they are:

- The Rocketeer (Recording Date: October 15, 2009)
- Big Trouble In Little China (Recording Date: November 19, 2009)
- Ninja Scroll (December 17, 2009)
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Recording Date: January 21, 2010)
- Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets (Recording Date: February 18, 2010)
- My Neighbor Totoro (Recording Date: March 18, 2010)

Looks like we'll have quite a bit to keep us busy as this 2009 year comes to an end, but I would like to end this announcement on a personal note.

Last week Wednesday (9/9/09, in case you were curious), my brother and sister-in-law became the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl (whom I shall nickname, "Hunny Pot"), which means that I am also a proud uncle!

Uncle Totoro & Hunny Pot

Well, that's about it for now. Please stay tuned to this site for our next podcast episode and have a great week!

Mahalo,
~Totoro (Executive Producer)

Otaku 5-0 Season 3: Episode 6

Aloha everybody!

While everybody else was probably enjoying their Labor Day Weekend, the staff of Otaku 5-0 (after some technical difficulties) was hard at work, and we bring you another episode full of entertainment-themed topic discussion!

This is an episode that Two-Face would love. Not only does Neko-X give us his 2nd contributor report for this season, Mr. A sits in on his second episode as a Moderator & we also bring you the 2nd installment of DVD Grab Bag!

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 3.6

Recording Date: September 7, 2009
Running Time: 78 Minutes

Moderator
Mr. A (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Totoro (Executive Producer)
Jupiter (Executive Producer)
Neko-X (Video Game & Blu-ray Contributor)
Zell (Contributor-at-Large)

Format
1. Totally Random Statement (Neko-X)

2. Lead-in (Mr. A)

3. Video Game & Blu-Ray Report (Neko-X & Mr. A)

4. DVD Grab Bag II, Part 1

Jupiter selected Sahara
Neko-X selected Seven Samurai
Mr. A selected Elizabethtown
Totoro selected The 10th Kingdom

5. Favorite... Movie Genre

6. How We Would've Done It... Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

7. Random Chatter: Disney-Marvel Acquisition Deal

8. Lead-out (Mr. A)

Musical Notes
- Post-Disclaimer Theme: Catch (boon) from Ah! My Goddess
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clips: "Subtitle" from Full Metal Panic!, "Frog's Theme" from Chrono Trigger, "Subtitle" from Revolutionary Girl Utena, "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto
- 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 3: Episode 5

Aloha everybody,

On this episode of Otaku 5-0, Jupiter returns as episode moderator (with me filling in for her in certain spots while she takes care of Luna) as we welcome back our Anime & Manga Contributor Kira for his second of four planned contributor reports for this season.

Also, I am pleased to announce that after looking over the schedule, we will be adding another episode to the lineup, bringing our grand total up to 16 for this season (and yes, the upcoming Otaku 5-0 Audio Commentary for Dragonball: Evolution does not count as an actual episode.)

But finally, I and the rest of the Otaku 5-0 staff would like to wish Mr. A (Executive Producer) a very Happy Birthday! I for one look forward to seeing just what tidings this next year of life will bring.

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 3.5

Recording Date: August 31, 2009
Running Time: 86 minutes

Moderator
Jupiter (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Totoro (Executive Producer)
Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Kira (Anime & Manga Contributor)

Format
1. A Misconception About Hawaii (Totoro)

2. Lead-in (Jupiter)

3. Anime & Manga Report (Kira)

4. Great Debate: Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, or ER?

5. X Reasons Why... U.S. Studios Must Stop Producing Anime/Manga-based Movies

6. Good Sequel, Bad Sequel

7. Lead-out (Totoro)

Musical Notes
- Post-Disclaimer Theme: "Eyecatch" from Full Metal Panic!
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" From Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clips: "Subtitle" from Full Metal Panic!, "Pre-Title" from His & Her Circumstances, "Frog's Theme" from Chrono Trigger, "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto
- 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 3

Aloha everybody!

In a blatant effort to provide more than episodes on this site, I have decided to continue my series of articles showcasing some of my favorite YouTube clips.

1) I dislike commercials as much as anybody (and haven't you noticed that the commercial breaks get a little bit longer every year? Perhaps it just SEEMS longer) but every now and then I see one that not only makes me remember just what they're trying to advertise, but it also provides a good laugh in an otherwise bland TV-viewing experience. Here is one of my current favorites:



2) While searching for music clips to some of my favorite video games, I happened upon this little gem, using the music composition function from the classic Super Nintendo title Mario Paint. If you don't get an instant trip down memory lane while watching this clip, then you're either too young to remember stuff like this, or something might be wrong with you...



3) It should be said that I love good music, whatever its source. And after surfing YouTube one evening, I came across this old clip from the The Steve Allen Show that features a now-classic theme written by the late award-winning composer Henry Mancini. The showcased lineup of soloists include some of the premier players of their time.



4)Continuing our apparent musical theme, I found this excerpt from Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas while browsing about three months ago. Incidentally, this song is my favorite in the entire movie.



5) And we now end this installment with one of my favorite Monty Python routines ever. It's hard to believe that I first saw this 14 years ago, and it still makes me laugh today! This is what comedy it all about.



See You In Cyberspace,

~Totoro (Executive Producer)