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Hisui’s picks:

• A Woeful Tale of a Middle Child
  Everyone loved the Macross Saga in Robotech but the other two arcs are definitely considered to be weaker. The VEEF argues that Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross was a far better show than its Macross iteration would have you believe. Note: This is not a series about Shin from Fist of the North Star in a mecha.
• All Your American Anime Fandom Shame in One Video
  As anime fans we have all seen that fellow fan who seems utterly clueless when it comes to the culture the profess to be an expert on. Well here is the essence of that feeling in one skit. This will surely be used by anime fans who hate anime fans for years to come.
• Phatbhuda, Mecha Faux, and Sasuraiger vs. 105,000 Unwashed Comic Fans
  My roundup of people who braved the crowds at the NYCC:
• Dave only gives you the highlights and the low points of NYCC. You are too busy for the rest!
• Many Mecha Pics (and some puny humans) at NYCC
• Phatbhuda’s Multi Stage Behind the Scenes Access at NYCC: PICTURES! TRION WORLDS! FELICIA DAY! SHOOT MANY ROBOTS!
• Podlabor Look at a Most Metal Anime
  The manly men talk about a manly Patz from Insert Disc is joined by Dave from Colony Drop and Astro Toy and Basil from the OSMCast to talk about Mazinkaiser SKL. The discussion could mainly be summed up like this.
• A Silk Road Love Story
  Eeeper looks at the newest work from Emma’s Kaoru Mori. She does another wonderful historical piece with a gorgeous release from Yen Press. Eeeper explores the unique setting and the simple charm of the story. Kaoru Mori is always satisfying.

Narutaki’s picks:

• Last Unicorn in Theaters Again
  Yaaay!!! I am really enjoying this string of rereleasing animated classics on the big screen. And not only is it being digitally remastered, they couldn’t resist also releasing it in 3D. Hopefully I will be able to find a 2D screening.
• Professor Layton Getting an iOS Game
  Or should I say his “intuitive son” will be staring in the first non-DS Layton puzzle game. I hope to get an iPad in the near future, so I’ll definitely want this game!
• French Animated Short “WindMills”
  A mostly dialogue-free story about a father and daughter building a machine that runs on special winds. Beautiful textures and background mixed with moving, crisp character animation.
• L’Arc-en-Ciel to Play Madison Square Garden
  This is big, BIG! Ticket prices have been insane lately, so I’m not sure if I’ll get a chance to go but it is a very cool.
• A Scathing Editorial About Marvel’s Behind-the-Scenes Business
  This article comes at an interesting time after NYCC where many new projects are on deck and people are excited. But while ideas and talent are all there, The Beat talks about the stifling outlook Marvel’s business practices have.
• Stitch! Anime Finally Comes to the U.S.
  Starting Monday the series will be on Disney XD. This seemed like a long shot and for whatever reason finding fan-subs of it has proven difficult. Still better late than never! This series doesn’t actually take place in Hawaii nor is there Lilo and her family, instead focusing on the wacky alien aspect. There are two sequels so if it does well I’m sure we can expect to see those, too. I don’t actually have cable, but hopefully this will make it to DVD.

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 Narutaki’s picks:

• The Go-To Villain Before Hitler
  Ever wonder whose name people evoked as the epitome of evil long before Hitler laid siege to the world?
• Miles IS the Modern Spider-Man
  Brett writes a thoughtful article on why Miles is different, relatable, and true to the current age. I’ve only read the first issue but I too was pleased with the direction. 
  
• Caricatures Through History at the MET
  The Metropolitan Museum of Art has opened the “Infinite Jest” exhibit featuring drawings, some rarely seen, from artists such as da Vinci and Toulouse-Lautrec to Al Hirschfield and James Gillray.
  
• Batman Shorts from Wallace and Gromit’s Studio
  No details on this beyond that it is in the works, but in any case I think we can expect a very different take on the character with more humor. Perhaps a bit like Batman Brave and the Bold?
• A New Takes on the Justice League and Legion of Doom
  Webcomic creator Aaron Diaz tackles rebooting DC characters himself in light of the recent changes. These are some fun takes, though I’d note that both Superman and Wonder Woman are doing some of the things he mentions for their stories already; i.e. fighting for little guy and going back to the mythology roots. In any case, I’d read these stories but I’m also happy with the real reboot, too!
• Johnny Depp Tapped to Play Dr. Seuss
  A new live action film about the life of author Dr. Seuss is in the works. Johnny Depp is producing the film and may be starring it is as well.

Hisui’s picks:

• More Fate/Zero News
  The first announcement was that the Blu-Ray Box set of Fate/Zero would have additional cut scenes not seen in the TV series. To quote Alucard in Symphony of the Night, “I’m interested in this.” The other more surprising announcement was that Atsuhiro Iwakami said that they were splitting up Fate/Zero into two separate seasons to prevent a dip in quality. That is a decision I can get behind if it keeps the show looking beautiful. 
• Same Horrific Locked Room Puzzles But Now Far Prettier
  Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru is getting a PS3 port just like it’s predecessor. Now all the ladies can get the full glory of sexy Willard H. Wright. For some reason unknown to anyone I am thrilled about Lion Ushiromiya. All of Umineko is also getting a port to the PSP in 4 games as well. And I can forget the next iteration of the fighting game as well now with Jessica, George and Rosa as playable characters. By the way does anyone know if this is real?
• Jojo’s Still Crazy but Now Crazy Fashionable
  In a follow-up story Hirohiko Araki’s has an exhibit at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Gucci. Not just content to have the character Rohan Kishibe have a side story in a women’s fashion magazine the whole cast of Jojo’s part 4 must be involved with a Gucci display. One again only a series like Jojo’s would be in this situation.
• What is Mecha? Oh, Code Geass don’t hurt me. Don’t hurt me no more
  The only way to properly settle the fierce debate over what is mecha anime is for The Veef and Carl to team up in a single podcast and dissect the genre. This is hopefully the final statement on whether or not Code Geass is a mecha show and what is a mecha show in the first place. Plus a terrible look into he minds of team /m/.
• You have Fate/Extra Questions. They have Fate/Extra Answers.
  In Silicon Era’s continuing coverage of Fate/Extra’s US release they have an interview with Mike Engler the localization editor at Aksys with questions from reader like me. The 2 part interview sadly does not have any questions form me personally but they did work some answers to my questions into the interview which is good enough.

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Hisui’s picks:

• Switch on Youth ’cause Space is Here!
  I have been getting it on all sides to watch Kamen Rider Fourze. It started with my friend Jewels constantly marathoning various Kamen Rider series and praising her favorite ones up and down. Then Patz from Insert-Disc specifically demanded that I watch Fourze. After that the Veef show did an overview of the whole  Kamen Rider series ending with a huge thumbs up for Fourze. Even Dynamite in the Brain has been heaping praise on the series. I have to say the series is cheesy but it is also so much fun. Plus it is like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable plus SPACE IS AWESOME! Definitely worth giving a shot.
  
• Hop on the Bus, Gus. The Fate Zero Bus.
  To celebrate the global streaming of Fate/Zero I present to you the Fate/Zero bus. The little festival scene on the side is very cute. For some reason the Japanese public transportation department refuses to give me that bus when they are done with it. Cheapskates.
• A Certain Magical Movie Announcement (of a Series That People Love to Hate)
  Despite the scorn the American audience has for Toaru Majutsu no Index the Japanese fandom keeps the franchise moving along with a theatrical entry into the series. I like the series despite its flaws so I look forward to the next installment.
• People like electronic music
  Since people like the 8-bit Mawaru Penguindrum music I have some more music for you. This time is its a little Robo Cop and a little Star Wars. And a bonus.
• The New Face of the Bright Slap!
  For all the fans of the Super Robot Wars Games and Universal Century Gundam in general let it be known that they have finally announced the new voice actor for everyone’s favorite White Base commander. When Hirotaka Suzuoki sadly passed away they had been using voice samples to voice him but the latest Gundam Unicorn episode forced them to pick a replacement. Ken Narita has big shoes to fill but I wish him well.

Narutaki’s picks:

• Happy 40th Birthday Walt Disney World
  Technically it was yesterday, October 1st, and the park did things up big! Wish I could have been there, but I was there earlier in the year and they’ve been celebrating for all of 2011. Also love this vintage-style map they had available.
  
• Katamari Amore
  A new Katamari game came to iOS this September! There is a free mode or a full 24 levels for $3.99.
• The Current State of LGBTQ Superheroes
  A solid article that looks at the good, bad, and the future of diversifying heroes.

A picture of The Five Star Stories drawn by Takeuchi Takashi of Type-Moon. How awesome is that?