I’m chatting with some people at Anime USA about potentially doing a Panel this year. How would you, my dear listeners, feel about such a prospect? I could probably do something exciting, maybe about the podcasting process, but I think Tee Morris may already have that well covered. Or it could be a showcase of the weird, Japanese and macabre. (Ok, maybe not so much that last one.)
I think I willl ask this question in greater detail in the next coming podcast. Stay tuned. Oh and on an unrelated note: I’ve been using this great little wordpress plug in called “photo dropper” which searches creative commons licensed images and makes me seem more interesting than I am!
photo credit: mckibillo
-Ataru
Hey folks, the NVAA club meeting is today at the Fairfax County Government Center.
I’m told they only have one room until 4 O’clock.
I’m working on some audio stuff, I’ll be there later today!
-Ataru
Join Ataru on his 3 day journey into the belly of the beast - Anime USA 2007. Aren’t you the least bit curious what pissed him off?

-Ataru

Episode 14 - Anime USA 2007 With Ataru:
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Phew, that’s over with. And now the good stuff
Interview 1: Kilika and his increasingly popular Blue and Blond comic
Interview 2: James Miller, Vice con chair of operations at Katsucon extolling the virtues of full contact jousting.
Interview 3: Photographers TopS3cret and Carroll
Interview 4: Engraving artist Cosmos. (She takes commissions!)
Various other items of interest: Pop’N Music great Konami rhythm game that has yet to cross the Pacific.
Special Thanks: Ahnold (Justin), all the Ninjas at the Friday Pirates Vs Ninja Dance Off,
Closing songs:
Sonic Boom - From Sonic CD (U.S. Version)
Super Mario Brothers (Arrange Version) - Famicom Music
Until next time!
-Ataru
Ladies and Gentlemen, Anime USA is nigh.
Seeing as I actually have a hotel room this year, I’ll be able to connect to the internet on a somewhat regular basis. What does this mean you ask? (What? You didn’t ask?) It means I’ll be posting through until Sunday!
Stay tuned, I have treats in store, and you wont want to miss it. You may cringe at times, you might even want to look away, but trust me. It’s worth it! Think of my live blogging attempts as a form of death torture.
Like Death By Snu Snu!!

Oh yeah, it going to be one of those weekends! -Ataru
Get Pumped. Get ready. Anime USA is upon us. You can get yourself in the right mindset by listening to last years Anime USA Podcast which features such choice selections as “Is She Legal” and death being thrust upon me from a falling chandelier.
Come and find me, I will be recording the podcast on and off all weekend and will likely see me at the 21 and Over Cosplay Gathering
Oh and, be on the look out for me in my Amy Rose cosplay!
-Ataru
Hey Folks. It’s that time again. NVAA Meeting is Saturday, August 11th 2007
Schedule
Directions
See you there and bring your DS, maybe I’ll kick your ass in some Bomberman.
-Ataru
Sorry folks won’t be making it to Otakon this year. Instead, I will be checking out the Asian Festival.
http://www.asianfestivaldc.com
-Ataru
The Northern Virginia Anime Association meets today at the Fairfax county government center.
Directions here
- Ataru