It is the time of the year when the Otakon staff asks if there are any guests that their attendees would love to see. Who they can get, who they want to get, and who people want to see are three very different circles on the Venn diagram that don’t necessarily have a huge overlap. But all we care about is who we want to see. Surely American voice actors make up a huge number of the requests but we’re more interested in the Japanese creators. While they are not always a big draw, Otakon has been dedicated to bring them over. These are the top choices we’d like to see the most. Maybe someone will listen and maybe even make one of these little dreams come true.
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All Points Bulletin: My Little LEGO Ponies: The Justice League is Magic
September 4, 2011If you have any suggestions for what to highlight on an APB drop us a line via email or Twitter.
Hisui’s picks:
- Ponies: The Anthology
It is basically AMV Hell but with My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. They are little AMVs that last just long enough so that the joke does not wear out its welcome. Also my unrelated favorite Pony video as a bonus. - LEGO X Gundam
Some crazy person made a fully transformable and combining Victory 2 Gundam out of Legos. - Otakon from across the Pond: Part 1
More than just an Otakon podcast. The whole crew from the British Isles talks about coming to New York and then getting to Otakon. - The Veef vs. The World
Andrew takes on Daryl Surat, Redline, and Squid Girl in a no holds bar steel cage match. - The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
A fascinating look by Wildarmshero at his triumphant return to Tokyo. A great examination of what parts of the city have changed and what has stayed the same not only after two years but also after the 3/11 earthquake.
Narutaki’s picks:
- Another entry in the ongoing “Women in Comics” discussion
I have read so much now, I’m not totally sure where I stand anymore. But I might end up writing a little about it myself in the near future. - Films for Hope hosts Dai Soto and his work Five Numbers
This is a charity event to benefit those affected by the Japan earthquake. Five Numbers, which I’ve yet to see, along with other films will be shown including Rain Town which I talked about before. Film festival will be at the Japan Society in NYC on Sept. 11th. - Pirated Justice League #1 out before the real thing
Even though DC has started doing same-day digital with the reboot, there are still some major hurdles. Honestly, they seem to be standing in their own way. - Theme from The Rescuers
I mentioned before about these lost recordings being put up, this one is the theme for the film. You have to turn it up, it is very low for some reason.
I thought it was clever:
All Points Bulletin: The 8-Bit Jack Kirby Documentary Tour
August 28, 2011If you have any suggestions for what to highlight on an APB drop us a line via email or Twitter.
Narutaki’s picks:
- Happy Birthday, Jack Kirby!
- Stripped: The Comics Documentary Coming Soon (Hopefully)
With more than 200 hours of interviews in the pursuit of documenting the history of comics, many are hoping this project and its Kickstarter account are successful. - The Brave Beards And Mighty Moustaches Of Marvel And DC Comics
So funny and simple that I actually printed them out to hang up! - The Pillows New Tour Hits the U.S.
Best known of their songs that appeared throughout FLCL, the Pillows are a quirky band. I just love them and they play a great live show so if you have a chance I highly recommend checking them out.
Hisui’s picks:- Look Someone Had to Link to It
With Irene in town I could I resist. Hey Patz sent me this so I am hardly a bad person compared to him. - For Fans of Mawaru Penguindrum and/or 8-bit Music
Not as good but there is also this which is still pretty awesome. - An International Otakon Podcast
Insert-Disc has someone for both coasts of the US and Ireland on for their Otakon Round up. - AWO also hands in a Otakon report
They will also be on the OSMCast to talk about the premieres they saw.
Since I mentioned FLCL, it had to be a picture of Canti!
Hisui Does a Podcast in Pajamas
August 24, 2011
Just as I was going to bed, I saw the Reverse Thieves sign in the sky signaling it was time for me to podcast (or a text message . . . I forget). So I teamed up with Basil and Kevin from the OSMcast! to tackle Saturday, the biggest day of Otakon 2011. We talk about the highs and lows of our experiences including premieres, guests, porn, detectives, gals, and ultra violence! During the breaks Basil interviews the average fans and sees how they are experiencing the East Coast’s biggest anime event. Listen and hear why we all try to return to Otakon every year without fail.
