Anime Genesis

(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMG_2074-400x300.jpg) Are you ready for Anime Expo 2013? While we prepare for Anime Expo 2013 that will soon be upon us let's take a look back at Anime Expo 2012. We had the chance to sit down with the awesome anime metal cover band ANIMETAL USA for a chat. They talked about their favorite anime and anime music, what it was like to play with JAM Project, and they send a message to all the fans!

(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_0225-400x300.jpg) Benu is back with an all brand new season of Anime Genesis! In this episode Benu reviews Hayate the Combat Butler: Can't Take My Eyes Off You (http://www.crunchyroll.com/hayate-no-gotoku-cant-take-my-eyes-off-you) and talks a little about Crunchyroll's weird release schedule for AKB0048 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/akb0048) and Little Busters! (http://www.crunchyroll.com/little-busters) Reviews Hayate the Combat Butler: Can't Take My Eyes Off You (http://www.crunchyroll.com/hayate-no-gotoku-cant-take-my-eyes-off-you) Final Verdict - C  (Only hardcore Hayate fans need apply) Benu's favorite episode of Hayate the Combat Butler: Can't Take My Eyes Off You! (http://www.crunchyroll.com/hayate-no-gotoku-cant-take-my-eyes-off-you)   Intro/Outro Music Big Rock Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) That's A Wrap Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Leave a comment down below! Or send your comments or questions to animegen@gmail.com  

(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_2041-e1340836345860.jpg) Hey everyone! Benu here! If you are going to Anime Expo this year I'll be hosting the Anime Bloggers/Podcasters Town Hall on Saturday, June 30th  Day 2 at 4:00 PM in WS2 (501). If your an anime blogger or podcaster or both, you don't want to miss this! It's going to be an open discussion about everything blogging, podcasting, and new media!  I'll also be covering the whole convention doing interviews, taking video, taking pictures, and posting it all here on the site! So if you see me around say hi and maybe you might end up in a picture or video on the site, maybe even in an episode of the podcast! Anime Bloggers/Podcasters Town Hall Are you a blogger or podcaster? Then come and join in for an open discussion about anything and everything related to anime blogging and podcasting! Saturday, June 30th 4:00pm-5:00pm WS2 (LACC 501)

(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fredrin.jpg) At Anime Expo 2011 Benu had the chance to sit down and talk with Fred Gallagher of the popular webcomic Megatokyo (http://megatokyo.com/). Benu chats with Fred about what he is most proud of with Megatokyo (http://megatokyo.com/), how he keeps the story going while avoiding burn out, his plans for other projects, influences on Megatokyo (http://megatokyo.com/), and the current state of fandom today. (http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=7efa1ae9-8e48-4dcd-a808-4251169d7379)

(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/torpedoofmoe.jpg)Recorded live at Anime Expo 2011 it's Anime Genesis Live: Benu's Violent Torpedo Of Moe! If you missed it you can now listen to the whole show in all it's awesome glory! With special guests Mark Allen Jr. (http://twitter.com/#!/MarkAllenJr) and Alex Leavitt (http://doalchemy.org/)! Benu talked with voice actor Mark Allen Jr. about voice acting, dubs, and how to break into voice acting. Benu then chatted with Internet and media PhD researcher Alex Leavitt about Hatsune Miku and the Vocaloid phenomenon and just what is the true definition of the word "Otaku". Thanks to all who came out to the show! It was awesome to see all of you that showed up! (http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=3fea2ee8-1316-4555-9e24-f73ea9055eab)

(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Eden.jpg) Otaku been like yo Benu, where you been? Where you been the past couple of months? I'm like, I haven't gone nowhere. I've just been watching all the cool moe shows. So their like, hey Benu where's Anime Gen going? I'm like, I don't know but I'm here to take the show back, the show is officially mine, it's officially mine! Show Notes Spring 2011 Anime Season Nichijou – My Ordinary Life (http://www.crunchyroll.com/my-ordinary-life) We, Without Wings – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai (http://www.crunchyroll.com/we-without-wings-under-the-innocent-sky) A Bridge to the Starry Skies – Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi (http://www.crunchyroll.com/a-bridge-to-the-starry-skies-hoshizora-e-kakaru-hashi) Toriko (http://beta.funimation.com/toriko/episode/the-undiscovered-giant-beast-toriko-capture-a-gararagator/sub) News 3rd season of Hayate after movie. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-04-07/kenjirou-hata/hayate-3rd-season-after-summer-movie) Hayate and Negima films double-billed. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-05-14/hayate-negima-films-double-billed-on-august-27) Hatsune Miku to perform at Anime Expo (http://www.anime-expo.org/2011/05/12/japans-virtual-pop-star-hatsune-miku-to-make-u-s-concert-debut-at-anime-expo-2011/). Kalafina to perform at Anime Expo. (http://www.anime-expo.org/2011/05/05/chart-topping-japanese-pop-trio-kalafina-will-perform-live-in-concert-at-anime-expo-2011/) Video game developer Sohei Niikawa announced as guest for Anime Expo. (http://www.anime-expo.org/2011/05/18/anime-expo-welcomes-leading-video-game-developer-sohei-niikawa-president-of-nippon-ichi-software-as-guest-of-honor/) Reviews Eden of the East (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/EdenBox.jpg) Final Verdict: A – Masterpiece Trigun (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Trigun1.jpg) Final Verdict: A – Masterpiece Send any comments or questions to animegen@gmail.com, you can follow anime gen on twitter at twitter.com/animegen (http://twitter.com/animegen), also check out our facebook page at facebook.com/animegen (http://facbook.com/animegen). Disclaimer: The DVDs reviewed on this podcast were sent to Anime Genesis by Funimation Entertainment for review purposes. (http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=e95f3bf8-2723-4bf6-a43f-3788e7ea3fca)

(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ag3.jpg) Benu is back with a brand new podcast! Can you believe it? Well believe it! In episode 3 for season four, Benu reviews Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai or My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute and does a DVD review of Girls Bravo: The Complete Series! Show Notes (00:00-02:32) - Intro (02:32-06:35) - Anime Pacific's (http://animepacific.blogspot.com/) response to New Year's Resolutions For The Otaku (http://anime-gen.com/new-years-resolutions-for-the-otaku/) Reviews (06:35-12:47) - Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai Final Verdict: A - Masterpiece (12:47-17:49) - DVD Review - Girls Bravo: The Complete Series Final Verdict: C - Average (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/GB.jpg)(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/GIRLS35.eps_.eps_.jpg)(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/GIRLS86.eps_.eps_.jpg)     (17:49-18:59) - Twitter Shout Outs @otakureview (http://twitter.com/otakureview) at otakureview.net (http://www.otakureview.net/) and ani.me (http://www.ani.me/) @ssaapodcast (http://twitter.com/ssaapodcast) at ssaapodcast.com (http://www.ssaapodcast.com/) (18:59-20:37) - Outtro (20:37-22:09) - Outtakes Send any comments or questions to animegen@gmail.com, you can follow anime gen on twitter at twitter.com/animegen (http://twitter.com/animegen), also check out our facebook page at facebook.com/animegen (http://facbook.com/animegen). Send your twitter shout outs by sending your url to @animegen (twitter.com/animegen) on twitter. Your site must be anime, japan, or geek culture related. Disclaimer: A copy of the DVD reviewed on this podcast was sent to Anime Genesis by Funimation Entertainment for review purposes.

(http://a.images.blip.tv/Benu-NendoroidHinagikuKatsuraReview945.jpg) Benu reviews the awesome and extremely cute Nendoroid Hinagiku Katsura and lets you know all you need to know about this awesome nendoroid! Check out the online stores below if you want to pick her up for yourself! J-list (http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1990/121) beNippon (http://benippon.com/) Hobby Link Japan (http://www.hlj.com/top/Fig) Hobby Search (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/) Kid Nemo Company (http://www.kidnemo.com/) Otaku Fuel (http://otakufuel.com/) Play Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/) Toylet (http://toylet.net/) AmiAmi

Benu sat down for a chat at Anime Expo 2010 with Danny Choo of dannychoo.com (http://dannychoo.com). Benu asked Danny about otaku, Japan, moe and what his most important piece of advice for bloggers would be.

Megumi Nakajima & May'n rocked the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles during Anime Expo 2010! Check out a video excerpt below of May'n performing live! Also check out the pictures below the video of May'n, Megumi Nakajima, and special surprise guest the legendary composer Yoko Kanno! It was one amazing show! May'n is the singing voice of Sheryl Nome and Megumi Nakajima is the singing voice and voice actress of Ranka Lee both in the anime series Macross Frontier. *Photography and Video by Benu (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic1-e1281328163935.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic2-e1281328435703.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic3-e1281418958515.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic4-e1281419031257.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic5-e1281419138127.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic6-e1281419425283.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic7-e1281419611876.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic8-e1281421873946.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic9-e1281421964328.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic10-e1281422123944.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic11-e1281422210923.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic12-e1281422292693.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic13-e1281422373265.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic14-e1281422407581.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic15-e1281422447452.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic16-e1281422491656.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic17-e1281424373445.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic18-e1281424420429.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic19-e1281424447764.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic20-e1281424472670.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic21-e1281424506996.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic22-e1281424538529.jpg) (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pic23-e1281424559121.jpg)

Didn't make it to Anime Expo this year? No problem! Anime Genesis was there! We are bringing AX 2010 straight to you! This is just a little taste of what is in store! Anime Gen is bringing you the concerts, the guests, the panels, the excitement!

It’s time to get “Benu” or get the hell out! It’s Anime Genesis episode two for season four! This episode is over eight thousand as Benu and Dancing Queen (http://www.howagirlfigures.com/) respond to a voicemail sent by Phillip from Eeepers Choice (http://eeeperschoice.com/), talk about their experience at the DELICIOUS BUMP SHOW!! (http://anime-gen.com/delicious-bump-show-in-california/) at which the pillows played, and Benu does his review of Dragon Ball Z Kai Part One! Benu and Dancing Queen also make some special announcements for Anime Expo 2010! Show Notes DVD Review: Dragon Ball Z Kai Part One (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DBZ_KAI_P1_DVD-224x300.jpg)Final Verdict: B - Excellent! Check Out Some Screen Caps From DBZ Kai! (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DBZK_Screen_001-300x225.png)(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DBZK_Screen_002-300x225.png)(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DBZK_Screen_003-300x225.png)(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DBZK_Screen_004-300x225.png) Check Out Dancing Queen’s Video Of The Pillows On Her Site Here (http://www.howagirlfigures.com/2010/05/24/delicious-bump-show-w-the-pillows/)! Announcements For Anime Expo 2010! The Indecent Otaku Comedy Show With Special Guest Danny Choo (http://www.dannychoo.com/)! (http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/1100dpi-300x248.jpg)New Time And Place! When: Saturday, July 3rd 2010 – Day 3 Where: Nokia Plaza Seating Starts at 12:30 pm Show Starts at 1:00 pm The Indecent Otaku Comedy Hour (http://anime-gen.com/ax-09-the-indecent-otaku-comedy-hour/) returns to Anime Expo 2010 as The Indecent Otaku Comedy Show with special guest Danny Choo (http://www.dannychoo.com/)! Please note the place and time change above! We hope to see you there! Habits Of Successful Anime Podcasting & Blogging Benu will also be speaking at Anime Expo 2010 on the Habits Of Successful Anime Podcasting & Blogging. If you want to learn how to take your podcast and/or blog to the next level and learn it from Benu himself don’t miss it! When: Sunday, July 4 2010 – Day 4 Where: LP3 – LACC 515A Time: 11:00 am Stay tuned to the Anime Expo website (http://www.anime-expo.org/) for the latest info! Music Played During The Show Supergene – Big In Japan (http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=2f58442d7dc92b54154bdf92d59b0874) UNISON SQUARE GARDEN – about water and rain (http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=76f48f53da2382e2d9b5b43835b6cfbe) MC Gold Lightan – Benu Sensation (As heard on the Anime Pacific Podcast: Episode 89) (http://animepacific.blogspot.com/2010/02/89-ukraine-in-membrane.html) Special thanks to Dancing Queen (http://www.howagirlfigures.com/) and Danny Choo (http://www.dannychoo.com/) for the opening show bumper! Remember to leave your comments below on this post or e-mail the show at: animegen(at)gmail(dot)com Also send your voice mail mp3’s to: animegen(at)gmail(dot)com Disclaimer: A copy of the anime reviewed on this podcast was sent to Anime Genesis by Funimation Entertainment for review purposes.

Benu got the chance at Anime Expo 2009 to interview Yosuke Kuroda, Seiji Mizushima, and Yun Kouga. They are the creative minds behind Gundam 00.

The Anime Gen podcast is back to kick off season four of the show! On this episode we have Dancing Queen of How A Girl Figures (http://www.howagirlfigures.com/), Freelance Blogger Jimmy Blocksom (http://twitter.com/djtyrant), Jon Ingoglia of JanaiBlog (http://janaiblog.com/), and Daniel Wong (http://ddh4mster.wordpress.com/). We take on the topics of "moe" friend or foe, things we hate and/or love about fandom, and characters we love and/or hate. Anime Gen is celebrating its 5th anniversary on Feb. 18th! If you want to send in a sound clip to play on the show send an mp3 to animegen@gmail.com before Feb. 17th!

(http://anime-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/IMG6.JPG) Striking back like the empire, it's the long awaited 7th episode in the epic season 3 saga of the Anime Genesis Podcast! We have a great line up of co-hosts for this episode which include Jimmy Blocksom freelance blogger at GosuGamers, Anime Vice, Orange Lounge Radio, and Project Lore, Johnny (a.k.a. Hontaiyo), Sean Russell of Anime 3000, and last but not least your host as always Benu! We run through some news and we take on the topics of Anime Music Being A Novelty, The Use Of The Word Otaku, and Hayate no Gotoku!