Centaku Media: Anime & Otaku Interests

In this episode: The anime world has given us news of a brand new Trigun series! Tons of news from the FFVII 25th Anniversary event, and Gundam's Char Anzable becomes a spokesperson for... McDonald's?!

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In this episode: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero gets a new English dubbed trailer and some exciting additions to the English dub cast, Kingdom Hearts stans stalk Sora's new apartment, and concert venue staff are under fire for a display of ignorance following a Monsta X concert in the US.

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In this episode: it was bound to happen, but... we are going to get yet another live-action adaptation of a popular anime series, this time of Tiger & Bunny! Final Fantasy fans rejoice as we finally have a release window AND a new trailer for the 16th installment in the long-running J-RPG franchise! Also: your favorite K-Pop fandom sucks!

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After the Toei Animation hacking incident, the next film entry of Dragon Ball Super was delayed to a new date--which is drawer closer! We also talk about Overwatch 2's upcoming first Black Female hero, Soujourn, and the original singer of the popular Baby Shark song appears on a variety show and impresses the audience as a high school student!

*Note: apologies in advance concerning the audio as I am attempting to practice to improve audio mixing further, so there may be moments of quietness and loudness along with missed background audio.

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Since we opened our Discord server (shameless plug; link in description), we sought out Discord directories to promote the community. Case in point: Disboard. After a recent issue that should have had a closer look upon execution, it could have gotten our server and myself deleted from the service. We weigh in if Disboard was to blame, or if it’s just the way of this sad world.

"Ikari Strain" are special episodes within the Centaku Media Podcast where one topic is chosen and ripped apart in criticism in hopes of reaching those who can relate to the problems riddled within.

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So glad that the Ikari Strain series was created for discussions such as this! In case you haven't heard, a now-defunct Custom PC company called "Artesian Builds" went under due to a Livestream fail, where the CEO publicly announced who is worthy of winning their giveaways based on numbers. I rant about this being a terrible idea, in addition to how it hit too close to home as a victim of gatekeeping as a content creator.

"Ikari Strain" are special episodes within the Centaku Media Podcast where one topic is chosen and ripped apart in criticism in hopes of reaching those who can relate to the problems riddled within.

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In this episode: Sanjo bids everyone a happy mid-season break as we talk about details surrounding Bandai Namco's recently revealed Gundam: Witch from Mercury anime, yet more details on FFXIV 6.1 patch, and BIGBANG's April 2022 return along with an interview with T.O.P on his thoughts about the K-Pop industry.

Note: Show notes still being drafted. Check back later! Thank you for your patience!

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We’ve talked about all you need to know of Final Fantasy XIV, but now we’re going to gush about the recently released fourth expansion in FFXIV’s growing universe, Endwalker.

Be warned, however, that there will be spoilers ahead in this review. Although we will attempt to keep it at a minimum, some details will be explained as for it to make sense of what makes Endwalker a candidate for possibly the greatest Final Fantasy story ever told.

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In this episode: We take a look at the upcoming Tekken anime coming to Netflix, the Top 10 Final Fantasy games according to Yahoo! Japan, and BIGBANG is making a comeback after 4 years!

In this episode: the completion of the Funimation and Crunchyroll merger, huge Final Fantasy XIV and Pokémon news, and an unusual "business" background for a South Korean presidential candidate.

We talk about the recently announced anime adaptation of Square-Enix's RPG hit "Nier: Automata", Atlus' recent reveal of "Soul Hackers 2" set in the universe of Shin Megami Tensei, and upcoming military enlistments for several male K-Pop idols.

In this episode, Sanjo talks about the restructuring and upcoming name change of the famous anime studio Sunrise; remasters of Chrono Cross, Live-A-Live, and other huge announcements from the February '22 Nintendo Direct; and BIGBANG to return... as a three-member group?

Welcome back! This episode officially kicks off Season 3 of the Centaku Media Journal! In this episode, Sanjo talks about the news stories we missed during our break towards the end of 2021, as well as a few shows to look forward to watching in 2022.

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This marks the first episode upload of 2022, and what better way to kick off our year is with a look back at our growth in 2021, as well as opportunities in 2022.  2022 marks two years since the official launch of the podcast, and fifteen years since the launch of CEN.TAKU.ME! Thank you all so much for supporting us all these years, and here's to many more!

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Just what the heck is Squid Game all about? Everyone is talking about it, but we are talking about it as well in a short episode for our listeners for those out of the loop and looking to add Squid Game to their watchlist!

Squid Game is a K-Drama and an entry in the rare concept of the survival genre, dominated by Battle Royale, Hunger Games, and Danganronpa. It is currently one of Netflix's top grossing title of 2021, and possibly of all time in the near two decade history of the Netflix brand.

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This episode marks the end of Season 2 of the Centaku Media Journal! We discuss the upcoming film adaptation of the manga-tized version of Mobile Suit Gundam's "lost episode", Persona 5 and the results of the fifth anniversary character poll, and the excitement surrounding the annual Tokyo Game Show!

Thank you for your patience and continued support! The Journal will return in January 2022! Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with new posts from our blog and special edition podcast episodes until our return. See you next year!

In this episode: One Piece celebrates the release of its 100th volume with news from the manga-ka, Genshin Impacts celebrates its first year in service with a huge contest, and two new boy groups set to debut under JYP Entertainment and Psy's PNATION labels.

In this episode, Sanjo-chan talks about the ideal episode length of an anime series. We have the common 12 episode anime length as an "entry level", followed by the 24 episode variety (or 12 episodes split into two parts). Lastly, we have the uncommon 52 episode offerings. But when one should be considered lucky if their favorite anime are either Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece from the very beginning.

"Ikari Strain" are special episodes within the Centaku Media Podcast where one topic is chosen and ripped apart in criticism in hopes of reaching those who can relate to the problems riddled within.

Addendums: Apologies in advance! I was so excited and recorded this episode on a whim, so there are a few inaccuracies when the episode counts are mentioned. However, this is what the show notes are for! While it may be an episode or two off, these are meant to prove the point of the discussion.

Danganronpa: 13 episodes instead of 12 mentioned
Cowboy Bebop: 26 episodes instead of 24 mentioned
Fullmetal Alchemist (2003): there are 51 episodes total
Dragon Ball (franchise): if you add Dragon Ball (153 episodes), Z (291 episodes), and Super (131 episodes), there are a total of 575 episodes
One Piece: the previously aired episode was #981 by the time of recording (7/6/2021), confirming the mentioned count

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In this episode: Netflix reveals the first promotional images of their upcoming Live-Action Cowboy Bebop series, streamers and viewers of the Twitch platform are avoiding the site for one day for an important reason, and the Tokyo government requests North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un to appear in Japanese court.

In this episode: Netflix calls global streaming dibs on the long awaited sixth part of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Final Fantasy X's Tidus could have had a career of another famous video game character, and reporters struggle with the pronunciation of "Gundam" during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics broadcasts.

Ah, Twitch. Every content creator's best friend. Or enemy. In this episode, I talk about the personal struggles of gaining viewership on the world's biggest streaming platform, as well as the common Dos and Don'ts of improving your own channel for discoverability.

"Ikari Strain" are special episodes within the Centaku Media Podcast where one topic is chosen and ripped apart in criticism in hopes of reaching those who can relate to the problems riddled within.

In this episode: The next Dragon Ball Super movie subtitled "Super Hero" is announced, Tetsuya Nomura teases a strong possibility of a Final Fantasy X-3, and Netflix to add a form of gaming to the subscription service after a failed 2012 attempt.

In the first special episode in almost a year, we are talking about the critically acclaimed MMORPG that has a free trial, which includes the entirety of A Realm Reborn, and the award-winning Heavensward expansion pack up to level 60 with no restrictions, Final Fantasy XIV!

Sanjo-chan talks about the first online Final Fantasy game that came before it, Final Fantasy XI, and how it shaped Final Fantasy XIV as we know it today. If you are interested in playing FFXIV, or curious of one's experience playing FFXI, or all of the above, I hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode: A Kickstarter campaign for an old school Crunchyroll-inspired anime streaming server is suspended after criticism from members of the anime industries at home and abroad accuses the concept "a scam", latest details for Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming "Endwalker" expansion pack, and a member of an idol group resigns after concerns of gross fans.

Spoiler Alert: This does NOT contain spoilers for anything whatsoever, but a rant chosen for this debut episode of the Ikari Strain about how tough it is to avoid spoilers when it comes to anime, games, and other forms of geek media.

"Ikari Strain" are special episodes within the Centaku Media Podcast where one topic is chosen and ripped apart in criticism in hopes of reaching those who can relate to the problems riddled within.

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In this episode: Sanjo-chan gives a 5 minute review of the recently launched Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway on Netflix, a discussion of the controversy surrounding FFXIV's collaboration with Twitch no one is talking about, and South Korean rapper MC Mong addresses his draft dodging drama.

Continuing to play catch up with a few early 2021 topics, in addition to some recent E3 announcements that will NOT take an hour and a half like last year…

In this episode: Tetsuya Nomura and Koei Temco's latest Final Fantasy game is revealed, along with Gundam: Hathaway's Flash coming to a streaming service near you, and an explanation why some K-pop songs were missing from Spotify a few months back.

Welp, it's been a few months of suddenly no episodes. So join me on a trip to the hot springs as we take a trip back into time to February 2021 to catch up on stories that we may have missed to get back on schedule!

In this episode: a new Demon Slayer anime project in the works, previously revealed characters from Gundam: Hathaway, and an anime-style PV for Final Fantasy XIV.

Episode 3 of the Centaku Media Journal S2 is here! We talk details of Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming fourth expansion pack, Endwalker! We also talk more about the return of the Hetalia anime, and Otakon's uncertain future in a COVID-19 environment.

In this episode, we talk about the success of the first Demon Slayer film, and how the anime industry has come along way in the words of Yoshiyuki Tomino. Also: the letter from FFXIV's Naoki Yoshida to fans concerning the upcoming Announcement Showcase, and the panic on Twitter that Shueisha was NOT involved in.

Note: this episode was previously scheduled to be released on January 23, 2021, but has been delayed--until now! Enjoy!

This thirteenth episode kicks off Season 2 of the Centaku Media Journal! In this episode, Sanjo-chan reflects of the what-ifs of the chaotic year that was 2020, and the brief but cautious wants for 2021 in the realms of the anime, gaming, and music world.

This episode marks the end of the first season of the Centaku Media Journal! Listen as Sanjo-chan talks about the upcoming second season of Dr. Stone, news of Final Fantasy XVI's development, and your favorite English anime voice actors have something important to say...

Netflix reveals information for the TV adaptation of Spriggan, winners of KupoCon's "The Crystals", and South Korea's decision regarding the military exemption of BTS.

In this episode, I talk about the anime adaptation of Burn the Witch  coming to Crunchyroll, Nintendo bids farewell to the 3DS, and a  real-life giant, walking Gundam!

You know the year is almost over when the Tokyo Game Show arrives!  Although the 2020 Tokyo Game Show is a little different this year, that  doesn't stop us from geeking out about the upcoming games. With that  said, this episode is dedicated to the exciting announcements that were  revealed at this year's event!

In this episode, Sanjo-chan shares details of an anime project based on  the classic Dreamcast game, Shenmue! We also talk about Kingdom Hearts'  upcoming 20th anniversary, and T.M. Revolution's recent marriage!

In this episode, Sanjo-chan talks about the new English dubs of Crunchyroll's Summer 2020 titles, the closure of Sega's famous Akihabara arcade, and the departure of a member of VIXX following controversial comments.

As a complementary episode to the previous show of where I talk about attending anime and multifandom conventions, I talk about the ridiculous encounters I faced in the almost two decades of attending cons.

Note: Listener discretion is advised as this episode contains mild NSFW descriptions and some language.

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We finally made it to Lucky #7 as Sanjo-chan discusses the upcoming  anime project from Production I.G. and Adult Swim, details of a  digitized Tokyo Game Show 2020, Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Patch 5.3, and KupoCon's "The Crystals" Award Event, highlighting the best in the  Final Fantasy franchise.

Since 2020 has put us in a situation where attending conventions is not  possible due to the world's current situation, let's talk about  conventions to kill the time until the fire that the year caused is put  out. In this episode, Sanjo-chan talks about what it's like attending  conventions, and what to expect and what NOT to expect when attending  them, as well as what to do and NOT do at conventions.

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As we finally catch a break from all the excitement in the previous two episodes, we talk about the Life-sized Freedom Gundam being built in China, a mysterious Dragon Quest title to be announced in Shonen Jump, and fans of a globally popular (and probably obvious) K-Pop group appear to be defending their group a little too much. Sanjo-chan also talks about the results of the Community Poll for the next anime series to watch for a future podcast episode.

Gamers got their share of new game and product announcements in the last episode. Now, anime fans get their time in the spotlight following the announcements from Anime Expo Lite and FunimationCon. Sanjo-chan also talks about the shutdown of Twitch competitor Mixer, BLACKPINK's recording breaking comeback, and the controversy surrounding former NEWS member Yuya Tegoshi.

This episode is a little heavy with many gaming announcements, and Sanjo-chan has a lot to gush about on the PlayStation 5! We also talk about the upcoming virtual events from Anime Expo and Funimation, a New Pokemon Snap game is on the way, and BLACKPINK is making their first comeback in a year! There is also a poll up on the Centaku Media blog that will help decide the next anime series to watch for discussing on a future episode of the monthly podcast! Listen or check out the show notes for more details!

In this episode, Sanjo-chan talks about the story of Dragon Ball Super so far, which includes the current Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc in the monthly manga series, including June's Chapter 61. If you're waiting for more Super after watching the conclusion of the Tournament of Power arc of the anime, or reluctant of the modern installment of the Dragon Ball franchise as a whole, then you will want to give this a listen!

In this episode, I ramble through beginnings of a heatwave about the upcoming Tenchi Muyo OVA series, the next expansion of Dead by Daylight, and the return of "Asia's Prince"--star of the 2009 K-Drama "You're Beautiful" actor, Jang Geun Suk, and more in the world of Anime, Gaming, and Japanese and Korean Entertainment!