Merry Christmas (An Update On All Things Ataru!)
Live from my parent’s basement on Christmas morning - it’s the boring Christmas update!
First of all, Merry Fucking Christmas. If you are reading this on Christmas, you probably need a hug. Sorry, I can’t hug you. I’m out of state, sequestered in the basement of my parents home, writing my dim candle light. (Which is admittedly pointless.)
Some important podcasty stuff!
1) A podcast will make it out this week. It’s not a traditional podcast, but I think you guys will enjoy it. I had hoped to have it out this morning, but alas, it was a larger undertaking then I had originally anticipated, which requires additional editing and recording. I Don’t think you’ll be disappointed though.
2) Guests: Well this one isn’t working out exactly like I planned. Alot of people enthusiastically said they’d love to come on the podcast but then changed their minds and went into the witness protection program as soon as I attempted to take them up on the offer. And as much as I just want to have some awesome random fans on my podcast, I’m not sure that interesting to listeners… You know what, fuck it, if you listen to the podcast and you feel you have something to contribute, maybe you want to do a head-to-head review of an anime with me? Contact me, and lets see what you’re made of. (Please be aware that you may be edited mercilessly in post-production!)
3) Other projects: I’m working on a sister site, which will produce serialized science fiction/sci fi podcasts. It’s nowhere near ready, but in the next six months I’ll have to split my time between both projects. Looking to launch the project website officially in the summer. More to come as it is developed. If you feel its been too long without an episode of Northern Virginia Anime With Ataru - shoot me a line, put a fire under my ass and I’ll make something.
4) I’m way behind on my anime watching - I need some quick good recommendations. There was one that Konaka Chiaki was involved with that I wanted to see, but I can’t recall its name. -_- What are the kids talking about these days? If you don’t post, I’ll just review Ebichu every damn episode.
Now go, spend time with your family and resent them because you could be watching anime instead!
-Ataru
Some series you could check out that are *somewhat* new.
Teggan Toppa Gurran Lagann
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
And if you want a long series
Katekyō Hitman Reborn! (or Reborn!)
Comment by Biru — December 26, 2007 @ 4:31 pm
Been watching Zetsubou I’ve enjoyed the 6 or so episodes I’ve seen.
The other show I couldn’t remember was Ghost Hound. I think I’ll check that one out.
It seems that the anime network is streaming the first episode if Gurran Lagann *subtitled* from their site.
http://www.theanimenetwork.com/aod/player.aspx
Edit: It won’t load for me though. I do like the art style though.
Comment by Ataru — December 26, 2007 @ 7:15 pm
If you can find the fansubs they’re a little better from what I hear. Some slight translation changes that sound silly (I think almost literal translations) and…I guess that’s it.
And it seems like you’re lucky if you can watch the episode. Even more so if all the subs show up.
Comment by Biru — December 27, 2007 @ 9:10 am
I’ve given up - and gone to the subs.
Comment by Ataru — December 27, 2007 @ 9:19 am
You weren’t the only one posting on Christmas. Hey, my biggest holiday update on my blog was on Christmas since everyone was out of it after opening presents and I actually had peace and quiet to work on it lol.
Comment by Josh — January 8, 2008 @ 12:00 pm