Otaku 5-0 Season 4: Episode 2

Aloha everybody!

Once again, I sincerely apologize for my lateness in uploading this episode, but work obligations have kept me quite busy. But however, I am very pleased to present to you the next episode of our podcast!

But first, some backstory....

As you may recall, I announced during the previous episode that this would be my last season as a permanent member of the panel. I also said that I would be unable to join my fellow staffers for the next episode's recording. However, I decided that, in an effort to prepare for my eventual departure, the other Otaku 5-0 staffers will produce the next episode (i.e. this episode) without my assistance.

Well, that time has come and gone, and you will now hear the results. May you enjoy the fruit of their labors.

Also included as a special download is the 2nd of 3 preview episodes of Otaku 5-0, recorded before the airing of our first episode!

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 4.2

Recording Date: January 25, 2010
Running Time: 61 minutes

Moderator
Jupiter (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Neko-X (Senior Producer)
Jam (Contributor-at-Large)
Zyconis (Contributor-at-Large)

Format
1. A Word From Our Sponsor (Neko-X)

2. Lead-in (Mr. A, Jupiter)

3. Pick of the Week

4. Moviematic 5-0 II: The Pitch - "Thick"

5. Favorite/Least Favorite... Novel

6. A Serious Conversation About... The Downfall Of Print Comics

7. Moviematic 5-0 II: The Return

8. Lead-out (Jupiter)

Musical Notes
- Post-Disclaimer Theme: "Gato's Theme" from Chrono Trigger
- Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
- Interstitial Clips: "Catch (boon)" from Ah! My Goddess, "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto, "Frog's Theme" from Chrono Trigger, "Eyecatch" from Revolutionary Girl Utena
- Ending Theme: "Breach of Contract" from Ah! My Goddess

Show Notes
Otaku 5-0 Preview Episode 2

Recording Date: August 31, 2008
Running Time: 36 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Cupid/Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Cetic (Executive Producer)

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Coming Soon...
Our next podcast episode & 3rd preview episode!

Otaku 5-0 Season 4: Episode 1

Aloha everybody,

After what seems an eternity... We're back!

I would like to sincerely apologize for my tardiness in presenting this episode. It has been one hectic week, and only now did I have the time to sit down and actually edit this week's footage.

But enough excuses...

I am pleased to FINALLY present to you a special Double Feature of Otaku 5-0 Not only do I have the 1st episode of Otaku 5-0's 4th Season (we are joined on the panel by special guests Kekumanshoyu & Choco of Kawaii-kon fame), but I also have the first of three preview episodes that were recorded prior to our very first episode!

Without further adieu, please enjoy the fruit of our labors!

Mahalo,
~Totoro (Executive Producer)

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



Click here to download episode.

Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Episode 4.1

Recording Date: January 20, 2010
Running Time: 95 minutes

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Jupiter (Executive Producer)
Neko-X (Senior Producer)
Jam (Contributor-at-Large)
Zyconis (Contributor-at-Large)

Special Guests
Choco (Kawaii-kon Registration Director)
Kekumanshoyu (Kawaii-kon Assistant Registration Director & Assistant Director of Staffing & Operations)

Format
1. Lead-in (Totoro)

2. Taking Stock
-Comparing what we wanted to do during the hiatus to what we actually did

3. Kawaii-kon Announcements (Kekumanshoyu & Choco)

4. Otaku 5-0 Announcments (Totoro)

5. Please Produce This...

6. Lead-out (Mr. A & Totoro)

Musical Notes
-Opening Theme: "Kefka's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI
-Interstitial Clips: "Frog's Theme" from Chrono Trigger, "Pre-Title" from His & Her Circumstances, "Scarlet of the School" from Revolutionary Girl Utena, "Subtitle" from Full Metal Panic!, "I'll Do It Right!" from Naruto
- Ending Theme: "Breach of Contract" from Ah! My Goddess

Show Notes
Otaku 5-0 Preview Episode 1

Moderator
Totoro (Executive Producer)

Panelists
Cupid (Executive Producer)
Cetic (Executive Producer)

Recording Date: August 31, 2008
Running Time: 31 minutes

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Coming Soon...
The next podcast episode & 2nd preview episode!

It's Almost Time

Hello to all our listeners! Jam here with a special pre-emptive post to remind you that we'll be back THIS WEEK (pending some horrific computer accident or invasion of some kind). Each of us has had a fun, if somewhat exhausting, holiday break, and we're refreshed and ready to entertain.

As a treat for everyone out there (and somewhat embarassingly late post by me), here is our "latest" installment of our Otaku 5-0 video segments: Cooking with Jupiter and Jam.



This video made the rounds on my Facebook (which you can find quite easily if you're sneaky enough) and stars myself, Jupiter, Mr. A on camera duties and Peeps. We didn't even plan on filming anything that day so the whole video is shot from the hip, on my Flip (hey, that rhymes). Don't mind the holiday theme at the end, it was a feel good holiday video that I finished editing about 3 days before Christmas. If you ever wanted to put a face to the voices, here they are for you to enjoy.

In our downtime we had some fun. Had a few get togethers (GTs if you will), made a few new friends and definitely got some gears turning to give you, the listener, some things to look forward to. All in due time, of course. :)

That's it from me, tune in later this week for our season premiere!

Mr. A's review of...Sherlock Holmes

The Story

After capturing Lord Blackwood, a practitioner of black magic, Detective Sherlock Holmes has become rather bored with life. Coupled with the marriage engagement of his partner Dr. Watson to his fiancee Mary Morstan, Holmes is absolutely inconsolable. That is until he catches word of Lord Blackwood's rise from the grave. Reinvigorated by the news, Holmes and Watson spring into action to once again solve the unsolvable mystery.

The Review
Action packed, gorgeous locations, and classic Arthur Conan Doyle style, this movie will grantee to entertain. Downey is brilliant as Holmes, though it is hard to understand what he's saying from time to time due to his accent. Jude Law portrays an excellent Watson. Unfortunately Rachel McAdams performance was...how shall I put this? Horrible in comparison. But overall, the film makes up for it.

The Verdict
As I said before, this is an incredible film. Even if you don't like mystery stories, this will entertain you thoroughly. The slow-motion scenes are used just enough for it to not lose it's cool factor. It's a bit hard to keep up with the sleuthing and gumshoeing, but it's all explained in the end so don't worry about it.

10/10

Well that's it. Now go plunk down $10 and go see this film.

Jaa mata,
Mr. A (Executive Gumshoe)

Otaku 5-0: Star Trek Audio Commentaries

Aloha everybody!

I am pleased to present to you the long-awaited audio commentary tracks for both Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan & Star Trek (2009)!

Now, we recommend that you listen to this commentary using the, "pause & play" method, first introduced in our Ghostbusters commentary track. Now, I do understand despite our best efforts, our commentary track, may not sync up perfectly with your DVD version of the film.

So, please enjoy the fruit of our labors. We hope that you, as always, have as much fun listening to this commentary as we did recording it.

Mahalo,
~Totoro (Executive Producer)

Show Notes
Star Trek Audio Commentaries

Recording Date: December 14, 2009
Running Times:
114 minutes (Star Trek II commentary track)
121 minutes (Star Trek commentary track)

Panelists - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Commentary
Totoro (Executive Producer)
Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Maka (Otaku 5-0 Technical Director)
Jam (Contributor-at-Large)

Panelists - Star Trek (2009) Commentary
Jupiter (Executive Producer)
Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Maka (Otaku 5-0 Technical Director)
Zell (Contributor-at-Large)
Jam (Contributor-at-Large)

Click here to download Star Trek II commentary track.

Click here to download Star Trek (2009) commentary track.

To better sync 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:

This is the DVD main menu for Star Trek (2009).

2) Move the cursor, highlighting and selecting "Scene Selections".

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

4) Play our audio commentary track, and pause it when prompted to do so.

5) Start the movie, and resume our commentary track when you see the Paramount Pictures logo (for both films) appear on screen.

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: Holiday Bonus Episode

Aloha everybody!

Even though the podcast is technically on hiatus until next month (January 18th), I did announce that we were going to produce audio commentaries for both Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan & Star Trek (2009). I am pleased to announce that we have completed recording both commentary tracks and they shall be posted to this website as soon as possible!

However, in the meantime, we have a special treat. Based on a suggestion from Jam (Contributor-in-Large), I decided to produce a special bonus episode with discussion on various holiday-themed topics in our trademark Otaku 5-0 style!

In closing, I and the staff of Otaku 5-0 would like to wish our audience a very happy holiday season!

Mahalo,
~Totoro (Executive Producer)

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



Click here to download episode.

Show Notes
Otaku 5-0: Holiday Bonus Episode

Recording Date: December 14, 2009
Running Time: 55 minutes

Moderator
Maka (Otaku 5-0 Technical Director)

Panelists
Totoro (Executive Producer)
Mr. A (Executive Producer)
Jupiter (Executive Producer)
Jam (Contributor-At-Large)

Format
1. Bad Christmas Melody (Jam, Maka & Totoro)

2. Lead-in (Totoro, Maka)

3. The Top 3... Dream Gifts

4. Favorite... Christmas Movie

5. Otaku 5-0 New Years Resolutions

6. X Reasons Why... Christmas Is Overrated

7. Lead-out (Maka)

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

Coming Soon...
Our audio commentaries for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan & Star Trek (2009)!

Mr. A's review of...Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Okay, before we begin, I'd like to state that I'm reviewing the director's edition of the film. Mostly because I have yet to find the original cut on DVD...if the thing even exists.

The Story
A cloud of unknown origin and destructive power is slowly making it's way to Earth. The only ship within range just so happens to be a newly-refit USS Enterprise (boy, that happens a lot, doesn't it?) James T. Kirk, who between the TV series and the movie became head of Starfleet Operations, uses this emergency to get back the center seat of his beloved ship. Kirk must find a way to defeat the ominous V'ger while dealing with past friends, tensions between the crew, and the reality that, though they have been through many adventures together, this new Enterprise is nothing like the past love he once knew.

The Review
Though by no means the visual Goliath that J.J. Abrams' Star Trek film was, this movie does have it's moments. Getting to see the crew again is a definite high point for Trek fans and the additions of Willard Decker and Ilia (prototypes for William Riker and Deana Troi) bring something new to the table. The director's edition moves some things around and adds a few new visual moments (most notably the space-walk towards the end of the film). I personally like the director's cut better than the original, though I know a few who would disagree.

The Verdict
Anyone who isn't a die-hard Trek fan will be bored out of their minds (Jupiter, I'm looking at you...) but Trekkies and Trekkers alike will enjoy at least most of this film. The costumes have been generally looked down upon, but I think it's an interesting departure from the colorful uniforms in the original series. Acting is top-notch seeing as how the actors have been playing these characters for years. Though not exactly aging gracefully, this film is still a classic in my mind. 7/10

There you go. I figured you guys could whet your appetite on this while waiting for our Star Trek double-feature.

Jaa mata,
Mr. A (Commander, USS Otaku 5-0)