Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– New Internet
– Happy Birthday FDDNM!
– YouTube Subscription Feed Changes
Anime Collector’s business launched
Cowboy Bebop Cancer Edition’s pre-order numbers
Bebop Crew ($550) – 97 – 175 – 234
Boogie Woogie Box ($350) – 64 – 94 – 123
Bounty Hunter’s Steel ($250) – 273 – 577 – 1442
Zelda Williams Turns to Fans to Identify Late Father’s Figure Collection
Sentai Filmworks Content Request
Discotek Lupin Dub poll
Discotek General Dub Poll (Twitter)
Discotek General Dub Poll (Facebook)
– Podcast Year in Review (After Pickups)

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

Project Bean Bandit

Convention news:

Dragon Ball Tour 2018 Lines Up More Cities, Dates, and Activities

Live-Action Anime news:

Korea’s Coming Out With A Live-Action JIN-ROH Movie
Keiichi Tanaka’s Depression Recovery-themed Manga “Utsunuke” Gets Web Drama Adaptation
Paul Rudd is being eyed for the lead role in the ‘SONIC THE HEDGEHOG’ film
   ∟James Marsden to Star in “Sonic the Hedgehog” Movie
Meet Naruto and Sasuke in “Naruto” Kabuki Play Teaser CM

Streaming news:

Lupin III: Part IV Anime Returns to Toonami on June 2
Midnight Pulp Streams Arcadia of My Youth, Toriko the Movie, More Discotek Films
TOKU Airs Ultraman Mebius Spinoffs, Launches Streaming Website Beta

Theater Release news:

Attack on Titan Season 3 Gets World Premiere in U.S., Canadian Theaters
Cowboy Bebop Gets 20th Anniversary Screenings With Updated Sound
   Special Poster
“Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer” Continues Its Box Office Domination for Seven Consecutive Weeks

Series news:

Anime:
Original “Boogiepop” Artist Surprised by “Boogiepop” Key Visual
   ∟Kadokawa Apologizes to Boogiepop and Others Artist for Anime Miscommunication
Kemono Friends’ Sloths Debut in New Zoo Collaboration in June
Discotek’s Lupin III: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon Release Will Have New English Dub
All for One Gets Legendary Voice for “My Hero Academia”
Studio Khara Puts out Call for “Eva” Animators
Yuri on Ice movie
Broccoli, Shueisha Partner to Develop Multimedia Project with Planned Anime, Game Adaptations
Manga:
Silent Möbius QD Manga Ends Next Month
We Fought a Zoo: Check Out an Exclusive “Gantz G” Manga Sample
“30-sai no Hoken Taiiku” Gets Its Sequel Book for Men in Their 40s
“City Hunter” and “Fist of the North Star” Creators Judge 2018 Silent Manga Audition
Games:
Azur Lane x VOTOMS Collab Teased
Rascal the Raccoon Invades Virtual Reality
Game Publishers: Valve Issues Warning to Remove Adult Content From Steam
   ∟Developers: Steam Will Review Games’ Content Before Action is Taken
Production Winding Down for Physical PS Vita Games
   ∟Sony to Continue Making Physical PS Vita Games in Japan
Capcom Blasts out “Mega Man 11” Pre-Order Trailer
Sonic the Hedgehog Casually Teases New Game Announcement
Double Dragon Returns to the Streets with SNES Cartridge This Summer
New Core “Pokémon” RPG Planned for Switch in Second Half of 2019
Nintendo Announces “Pokémon Let’s Go” RPG for Switch This November
“Legendary Martial Art Master” Jackie Chan Hits Rock Bottom

Release news:

American-Japanese Co-Production Anime “Ultraman USA” Gets Its First Blu-ray Release
Maiden Japan Licenses Gunparade March, Glass Mask 1984 Anime
Discotek Licenses Wild 7: Another TV Anime
Discotek Licenses Devilman, Angel Cop, Cat Girl Nuku Nuku, Law of Ueki, Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
Ogy and the Magical Podcast
Space Battleship Yamato cover art changes
Iron Blooded Orphans cover art changes
– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

Drive Like a Demon in Limited-Edition “Devilman Crybaby” Car
ANIME CITY – Batman Ninja vs. Manga Deadpool
   ∟Batman Goes Full Sengoku in Two “Batman Ninja” Figma Releases
Demon Beats God in New Mazinkaiser Figure
Kotobukiya’s “Dies irae” Reinhard Heydrich ARTFX J Figure Flutters His Hair and Cloak
New Psychoman Figure from “Kinnikuman” Is a Perfect Ten
“Tokyo Ghoul:re” Protagonist Haise Sasaki ARTFX J Figure Looks Cool with His Yukimura 1/3
“One Piece” Ladies Are Beautiful Brides in New Figures
Toy’sworks Previews “Eromanga Sensei” Elf Yamada Lolita Clothes Ver. Figure
Never Stop Never Stopping with “Kamen Rider Ex-Aid” Dan Kuroto Figure
“Godzilla” Anime Version Mechagodzilla Gets Its First Soft Vinyl Figure from Bandai
“Yu Yu Hakusho” Blu-ray Box Release Memorial Event Features New Illustration of Hiei and Shuichi Minamino
Deadpool Blesses Osaka with His Own Collab Cafe
Attack on Titan Anime Inspires Lingerie, Watch, Umbrellas
“Ashita no Nadja” Style Comes to Life in New Dress Line
Hunter x Hunter’s Gon’s Impossible Hair Transforms Into Dangling Earrings
   ∟“Hunter x Hunter” Earrings Harness Gon’s Pain in the Name of Fashion
      ∟SSJ10 Gon Figure
      ∟Glowing Crotch Hisoka Figure
Release Your Words with Cardcaptor Sakura Mini Pens
“Phantom Thief Jeanne” Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with Refined Rosary Set
Knock Out Stuck on Stains with Ashita no Joe Rubber Gloves
Cuter Than a Speeding Bullet: JR Railways Introduces Hello Kitty Shinkansen
Magic Knight Rayearth Gears Up for 25th Anniversary with New Merch
   ∟“Magic Knight Rayearth” Turns 25 with Commemorative Lottery Goods
Lum Invader Turns 40 with Retro Collaboration Merch
   ∟Celebrate Anime’s Original “Darling” with “Urusei Yatsura” Anniversary Goods
Toast the Idols with “CINDERELLA GIRLS” (Non-Alcoholic) Champagne
“Golden Kamuy” Manga 15th Volume Comes with Anime DVD including Two Episodes
“Evangelion XR Ride” Returns to Universal Studios Japan in July
AMNIBUS Brings the Scares with “Junji Ito Collection” Pop-Up Shop
Go off the Grid with “Sword Art Online” Casual Wear
“Case Closed” Shoes Are Made for Solvin’
   ∟See Clearly with “Detective Conan” Glasses
Hairy Titans Terrorize the Survey Corps for Waxing Campaign
“Code Geass” Protagonist Lelouch’s Life-Size Standee for Your Room
Char’s Custom Zaku Is Now a Tape Dispenser Because Why Not
Get Back to Basics with Soft Vinyl Gundam and Zaku

Misc news:

Vinland Saga Creator Makoto Yukimura Offers Used Pen Nibs
“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” 30th Anniversary Exhibition Main Visual Posted for August 24 Opening
Datteba-D’oh! – How WeebSimpsons Brought Anime to Springfield
Love Live! fan gets kicked out of event for wearing mountain of anime merchandise
‘New Game!’ Creator Stops Send Fans Gifts Due to Resellers
Adult Swim Announces 6-City U.S. Concert Tour for FLCL’s The Pillows
Voice Actress Hisako Kanemoto to Go on Hiatus for Studying Abroad
Job Recruitment Site Posts Ad for Animators, Directors for New Bilibili Studio Based in Tokyo
LA Business Journal: Saban Brands Company Shuts Down in July

Funimation Dub Controversy:

Prison School Gamergate line
   ∟Tyson Rinehart
My First Girlfriend is a Gal SJW Millennials line
   ∟David Trosko
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Patriarchy line
   ∟Jaime Marchi