http://www.atarumoroboshi.com A magical carpet ride sprinkled with bits of chocolate and anime. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:15:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Help my Japanese television has spilled over into my grocery shopping! While the broken down husk of TechTv, otherwise known as G4TV, has co-opted shows such as Sasuke (under the banner of "Ninja Warrior") and Fox is busy making their own "Hole in the Wall" how can anyone forget the ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/06/29/whose-cuisine-reigns-supreme/ Yes, Anime Is Everywhere The other day I was taking a tour through the interior of a nondescript windowless building, when all the sudden I was surrounded by a wall of sex toys. This is important to note because I thought I was at a YMCA. Boy, was I wrong! Behold, the ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/06/19/the-creepiest-anime-sex-toy-youll-see-all-week/ First a house keeping item. The podcast name has changed. It is now just "Anime With Ataru." See, since 2006 the scope of this podcast has widened greatly, and as such it really isn't just a local podcast anymore. Compounded by the fact, I will be traveling and moving fairly ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/06/14/nine-inch-nails-japan-profit/ Years ago I purchased a Sony DSR-PD170 . It's a 3 chip DV camera great for shooting music videos, conventions and the such. Of interest to my listeners: the package actually came with some pretty awesome batteries. -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/06/08/anime-is-everywhere-stop-trying-to-run-from-it/ Amy Rose stopped by this week. I hadn't seen her since Anime USA last year. After talking for a little bit she decided she really wanted to dance, so I let the camera roll while she did her stuff. Look at her go! Youtube Link Song: Music Makes You Lose Control Artist: ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/05/31/amy-makes-you-lose-control/ The "ubiquitous piano video" we all know and love is back. This time I play a Twisted Sister Staple - "We're Not Gonna Take It" Enjoy! Youtube link -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/05/25/ubiquitous-piano-video-part-2-were-not-gonna-take-it-twisted-sister/ It seems that Garageband loops in produced media are much more prevalent than I ever imagined. Last week I pointed out the Loop "Asian Gamelan 1" in a J-Pop song. This week I found the exact same loop somewhere I would have never expected it - ON DOCTOR WHO! Youtube ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/05/19/how-not-to-use-garageband-doctor-who/ I had some company over today, we were discussing the finer points of Final Fantasy VIII, specifically the song Eyes on Me. I brought up my playlist and as I clicked play I was assaulted with an almost unbearable image. Which I will now share. And with that image in your ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/05/18/which-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-other/ I'm sure by now in your internet travels you've seen one of these youtube videos where someone plays your favorite video game or anime theme song right? Now it's Ataru's chance to take the internet by storm - be sure to watch all the way to the end. Youtube Link -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/05/17/ubiquitous-youtube-piano-video-part-1-gravitation-opening-theme-super-drive/ 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 ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/05/11/anime-usa-panel/ I'm man enough to admit I listen to J-Pop on occasion. In my perusing on the internetz, I grabbed Leah Dizon's debut album. It's nothing special, your standard overly polished super-sugary J-Pop. However, what caught my ear was a particular song Are you feelin' for me? - the groove ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/05/09/how-not-to-use-garageband/ Quick shout out to the guys over at Eeeper's Choice podcast. It's good to know I apparently have international listeners. It further belabors my concern that perhaps I should drop the "Northern Virginia" from the podcast name as I'm so much bigger than that. Right? I have quickie podcast in ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/05/04/quick-shout-out-and-update/ Hi folks, I finally dumped some video I shot at Anime USA in 2005 of the m.o.v.e. performance. I cut it together, and here is the final product. Enjoy! I may upload the ipod version for download if you guys want it. Let me know. -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/04/22/anime-usa-2005-move-performance/ THIS POST APPEARS ON HTTP://WWW.ATARUMOROBOSHI.COM - IF IT IS SHOWING UP ON ANOTHER DUBIOUS ANIME WEBSITE, PERHAPS POSTED UNDER THE HANDLE "ANIME EPISODES", IT IS NOT AUTHORIZED. INFACT IF YOU SEE THIS POST ON THAT OTHER DUBIOUS WEBSITE, THAT MEAN SAID WEBSITE OWNER HAS IGNORED REPEATED TAKE DOWN REQUESTS AND ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/04/08/wwwatarumoroboshicom/ This post is from www.atarumoroboshi.com Since all my content is still actively being aggregated and stolen without attribution, I thought I would share a little big more about what's happening here. Splogs are essentially content and link farms which exist to drive search engine traffic and well steal your content to ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/03/31/splogs-spam-blogs-that-steal-content/ ...is here. Happy April. Some upcoming updates from ATARUMOROBOSHI.COM coming soon. That is, the only website that publishes this blog ;-) -Ataru, proprietor of www.atarumoroboshi.com and not any other site. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/03/31/april/ Here is the WHOIS information for Anime-2000.com Domain Name: ANIME-2000.COM Created on: 19-Mar-08 Expires on: 19-Mar-09 Last Updated on: 19-Mar-08 [REMOVED for now] [REMOVED for now]@gmail.com Shem, Itay en Rehov Iir BeIsrael, 55286 Israel 97235534434 Domain servers in listed order: NS1.ASMALLORANGE.COM NS2.ASMALLORANGE.COM POSTED FROM A SITE THAT IS NOT ANIME-2000.com - IF this appears on ANIME-2000.com it is not authorized! -Ataru March 29 ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/03/27/anime-2000com-steals-content/ NOTE: IF YOU ARE READING THIS POST ON ANY OTHER BLOG OTHER THEN WWW.ATARUMOROBOSHI.COM IT IS NOT AUTHORIZED BY ME (ATARU) THE CONTENT CREATOR. The other day I was looking at my site stats and I noticed a ridiculous amount of traffic coming from one domain. At first, ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/03/27/there-is-smart-and-then-there-is-utter-stupidity-sadly-this-is-a-story-of-the-latter/ Hello fabulous podcast listeners. I've had a couple people ask me about the status of the podcast, so I figured I'd update, and answer some questions. No, I wasn't at Katsucon. Though, I'm glad to hear that you got drunk and played the Japanese version of Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Now, ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/03/09/allo-allo-stay-a-while/ Oh where oh where has Ataru been? A quick note and update about what is going on! Do you ever see something you believe will be so funny, you giddily take out your cell phone in public? Please see exhibit A: http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/02/01/a-quick-note-from-the-emergency-broadcast-system/ Some of you guys had a chance to preview a song I was working on last weekend at the anime club. I just recorded a rough cut of "Darkness Jones" or as certain people are calling it "Tuxedo's Ass" be on the look out for a full song, with ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/01/17/campfire-songs/ 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 http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2008/01/12/anime-club-meeting-today-2/ A departure for this month, a full episode dedicated to my segment "Story-Time With Ataru." Sorry, this podcast isn't actually "Drunken."I figured I'd get more downloads if I said I was drunk when I recorded it! Is that why you downloaded it?  Big O fans are in for a bit of treat, ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/12/26/drunken-story-time-with-ataru-the-curse-of-the-silver-plated-world-of-warcraft-art-set-and-easy-bake-oven/ 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 ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/12/25/merry-christmas-an-update-on-all-things-ataru/ Yesterday while I was at the NVAA meeting I found out that I appear in the PBC Productions Anime USA video! Check it out (Thanks, Quarky!) As for the promo, I appear as Amy Rose (at 0:59 seconds) looking all hip, as I greet someone off screen and I appea ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/12/09/ataru-in-anime-usa-promo/ I'm a big Nine Inch Nails fan. Trent Reznor is one of the few artists that I have truly followed in the last 15 years. I picked up Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D the past week. The album contains complete multi-track versions of all the songs on Year Zero. This man ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/12/05/me-im-not-ataru-love-mix/ Big O has a special place in my heart as one of those existential, 'what the fuck just happened?' shows that I actually enjoyed (Serial Experiments Lain is another one.) Script writer Chiaki J. Konaka has been known to work on dark and cerebral shows. There were ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/12/01/roger-aaaaaaaah-defender-of-the-universe/ We have all seen cute bishonen male characters and thought “I’d hit that!” No? I have. As an Anal Anime Watcher, I adeptly adhere to a certain set of criteria when it comes to my men, Bishie or otherwise. You gotta be more than just cute. This isn’t even a gay/girly ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/30/10-anime-guys-i-wouldnt-touch-with-a-ten-foot-pole/ 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 http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/23/anime-usa-2007-with-ataru/ 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!) ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/23/anime-usa-2007-with-ataru-show-notes/ I'm going to gather various pictures and videos here from Anime USA 2007. This post will be ongoing and updated as stuff filters through. Please comment, if you found a video or gallery you'd like to share. Lets get those photos coming! Post updated: November 23rd Me As Amy Rose: Me as Amy ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/19/anime-usa-2007-videos-and-pictures/ Hello faithful listeners of Northern Virginia Anime With Ataru! You're probably wondering who the hell I am, and what I'm doing here. See, Ataru was tinkering with the idea of getting some guest columnists on his site. He wanted to try to diversify his audience as much as ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/18/the-anal-anime-watcher-wtf/ Saturday Breakfast It's the most important meal of the day, and as such, I ventured over to the hotel continental breakfast buffet. I deftly navigated my way past a fourteen year old Naruto and Sasuke. Upon my entrance , I was visually assaulted with a bemused cross-section of Hotel Staff and ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/18/day-2-anime-usa-2007/ Friday Yes, I know. It's Saturday, and you are all wondering where the hell I was yesterday. Well, let me tell you. I didn't feel like paying 10 dollars to get internet access in my hotel room. Cheap Bastids! Last week, I stayed in a nice waterfront Hilton in North ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/17/day-1-anime-usa-2007/ 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 ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/15/live-blogging-from-anime-usa/ 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 ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/13/anime-usa-2007-is-this-week/ So Ninja's got back. Now it's time for NINJA HARDER! In the first of what should be many video podcasts to complement the site. Also on youtube -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/11/04/ninja-harder-hollowcon-remix/ Whoa! The Hollowcon podcast just hit 45 downloads. That's pretty awesome considering I put it out on Monday night. You guys suck. Thanks for the support guys and look forward to the Anime USA podcast next month. Some general site related things: Comments: Currently all comments posted to the site must be ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/10/31/happy-halloween/ Just in time for Halloween, Ladies and Gentlemen join me for some select moments from Hollowcon 2007. Find out what I was really thinking when I was shaking my ass, and why are fan-subbers pissing me off? -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/10/29/hollowcon-with-ataru/ A big shout out to everyone who attended Hollowcon 2007. Thanks for being good sports and laughing at my jokes! I didn't cover any 'Things Going On' in this podcast but be aware Nekocon is this weekend. Not far after is Anime USA. The DC Anime Club is holding its 3rd ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/10/29/episode-13-show-notes/ Still dealing with raw audio from Hollowcon. Unfortunately, I did not have an ideal mic situation, so lots of stuff is hitting the floor. But to tide you all off here I am doing my 'sexy' pose Oh, and I'm going to try out my auto 'now playing' signature from foxytunes for ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/10/25/hollowcon-part-2-self-aggrandizement/ So, I made it out into the public for Hollowcon. While most of the time I was behind a booth being the booming voice of un-reason, I did venture out to show up some pirates with my mad booty shakin' skills. Also, I have about 3 hours of raw audio so ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/10/22/hollowcon-part-1-the-rawness-and-booty/ I've long had a love affair with the Tachikoma. Somewhere along the line, I named a file server 'Tachikoma', then my cell phone, then I had to get some wall scrolls. I knew I had gone too far when I received the Tachikoma Plushie as a gift. But now I can ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/10/13/tachikoma/ Another one in the bag! Gatherings and Cons this month: Northern Virginia Anime Association SPX Hollowcon Also for those wondering, I used the Super Mario Brothers Audio Sound Super-Snythesizer for my intros. And no, I don't know what the hell I was thinking. Anime on DVD review of Project A-ko and Space Travelers Closing ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/09/30/episode-12-show-notes/ I've made it! One year of Northern Virginia Anime With Ataru under my belt. This episode is chock full of meaty tidbits and song and dance (visualize people!) You won't be disappointed. Quick download now! -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/09/30/episode-12-one-year-later/ Wow, this came out of left field. Geneon, one of the more acceptable U.S. anime distributors is cutting the rope on their sales and distribution as of tomorrow. Short abridged version: ADV was going to take over U.S. sales and distribution on October 1, as a result Geneon laid of a ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/09/27/fate-of-geneon/ Today I finally picked up some new gear in hopes of increasing the sound quality of the podcast. Purchased: M-Audio Fast Track Pro AKG Perception 200 Also picked up a couple of other things, mic stands, cables. Exciting, I know. Now, I'm ready and equipped for my the next public outing of the podcast. Watch out! -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/09/23/new-gear/ Mentioned Websites: Anime Weekend Atlanta Northern Virginia Anime Association DC Anime Club TMODE *Correction* TMODE is in Arlington, not Virginia Beach this year. Maryland Renaissance Festival And this weeks closing song comes from Detective Conan: Kimi To Yakusoku Shita Yasahii Ano Basho Made Special Thanks to SharonLover_1, Cosmos, and V for some quick and dirty voice work! Enjoy! -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/09/08/episode-11-show-notes/ Quick and Dirty this episode. Things that piss me off this month: obsessive anime fans. You know who you are. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/09/08/episode-11-phoning-it-in/ 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 http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/08/10/august-anime-club-meeting/ http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/07/27/whacky-waving-inflatable-arm-flailing-tube-man/ 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 http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/07/20/oops-no-otakon/ Hey folks. I was feeling a little goofy, so here is a little promo bumper. Feel free to share. -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/06/24/here-is-a-promo/ While sitting in traffic, I swore I saw a logo from my childhood drive by.  No , the decepticons had not come to take me away and I'm sorry to say Mr. Yuck was no where to be found. But, after a bit of weaving through traffic I was rewarded ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/06/14/separation-anxiety-pt-2/ Don't forget Anime Mid-Atlantic is this weekend June 15th-17th in Richmond. http://www.animemidatlantic.com/ Party Hardy for me, I'm not going. Still burnt out on the last con. -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/06/14/anime-mid-atlantic-this-weekend/ Ending Songs: Dr. Mario - New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra: Super Smash Bros. Melee: Smashing...Live! Seishukujo -VENUS- (I-Gear Jet Mix)- T.M.Revolution Oh and for those curious, here is the infamous Kasumi Costume. -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/06/03/show-notes-and-pics-animazement/ Join Ataru as he travels to North Carolina for Animazement. Oh, and no, there isn't an episode 9 http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/06/02/episode-10-into-the-south-sorta/ Heading to Animazement this weekend. Might actually get a podcast out of this one. No promises. I'll be back and regular eventually. -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/05/23/animazement/ Umm. What kind of site do people think I'm running here? Look at the kind of searches that have resulted in click-through to my website this month. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/04/07/some-search-stats/ The Northern Virginia Anime Association meets today at the Fairfax county government center. Directions here - Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/04/07/anime-club-meeting-today/ Tyler over at Rangercast (http://rangercast.podomatic.com/) has posted his Katsucon recap. I appear in a lovely two minute spot, which is used well as I speak of my shaved testicles. -Ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/04/06/featured-on-rangercast/ Ever come up with a joke that you feel is so hilarious that you must share it with others immediately? Yeah, and then you realize, it was marginally funny... "How did the Turtles really beat Shredder?" Click image to find out http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/04/03/turtle-power/ I'm beginning to feel slightly weirded out. Yesterday began with a sheep. A sheep with the mark of the devil! OK, so maybe those could be curls. But how would you explain an angry pie? A pie so mad and damaged it was grimacing in pain at you while it bled at ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/03/31/the-angry-pie-follows/ Recently, I was walking through Best Buy and stumbled upon Ergo Proxy. I haven't seen the show and frankly the $27.99 for disc 1 doesn't really appeal to my wallet. Something struck me though, it looked so familiar. I hadn't seen this DVD before, but I could have sworn I ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/03/25/separation-anxiety/ Forgot to link the the closing song of the last podcast. Gin Neko by Tsukiko Amano. Gomen. Anyway, I don't usually read Newtype magazine. It does this mock manga right-to-left page setup, despite being an American magazine. Doing this is not authentic! Right-to-left makes sense with localized manga, doing it with ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/03/25/i-am-in-the-feb-2007-issue-of-newtype/ Katsucon recap (sort of) and Ataru and special guest Mistic Water the Bunny Ninja drink. A lot. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/03/03/episode-8-getting-drunk-with-ataru/ Get your ass to Katsucon. I will be stupidly attempting to park. http://katsucon.com I'll try for some periodic updates over the weekend. I will be recording the podcast at katsu! Also look for me as Amy http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/02/16/katsucon/ I hope to see lots of new faces this weekend at the anime club. If you found out about the club through this podcast, be sure to mention it! Note: I'm an attendee and do not run this club Northern Virginia Anime Association -------------------------------------- February Meeting Announcement www.animeclub.org DATE AND TIME Saturday, February 3, 2007, 1200-2200 ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/02/02/northern-virginia-anime-association-club-meeting-saturday/ Fear not. O.K. perhaps fear just a tiny bit. Episode 8 is around the corner. I'm hearing that you guys want a longer podcast, so I'll give it to you. Next one with be 30 minute or more. Maybe this episode I'll focus on hentai... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/02/02/laziness-comes-in-all-sizes/ Ever wonder what would happen if you stuck that crayon just a little too far? This is absolutely Mathematical! YEAH! Edit: Added New Link that works! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNVYWJOEy9A http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/01/16/adventure-time/ Death note has indeed been licensed. You can read more here about the unique digital distribution the show will recieve before a DVD release. Live-evil has also dropped it. Also since recording the podcast yesterday several other fansub groups have begun releasing death note eps. Interested to see the ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/01/15/episode-7-show-notes/ This week I commiserate about the licensing of Death Note and otherwise do my thing. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/01/15/episode-7-nova-anime-with-ataru/ Do you have a Wii yet? Oh you do? Great. Post your Wii #! Mine is 7487 6265 5147 1931 http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/01/12/will-you-play-with-my-wii/ Don't forget MAGFEST is this weekend! MAGFEST Sheraton Premiere Vienna, VA Thu Jan 4 - Sun Jan 7 I'm trying to be there in some capacity. If you see me around come and say "Hi!" http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2007/01/04/magfest-this-weekend/ This past Wednesday was Anime FX's "Anime Event" Akiba Fest. Team Sonic decended upon Akiba Fest and picked up first prize in the group cosplay. Great job, NiceGai, Blondie, Lycoris and Paul! You all seriously made this night. I will have many pictures to share, as I'm sure many ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/28/team-sonic-dominates-akiba-fest-cosplay-contest/ Digg.com has launched a beta podcasting feature. Check out the site and DIGG my podcast. You can dig the entire show or individual episodes. This feature is also excellent for searching for other popular popcasts. http://digg.com/podcasts/northern_virginia_anime_with_ataru http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/28/please-digg-meh/ Everyone has seen this damn elf dancing thing, but have you seen it with my head on it? Thanks to ch0b1ts for wasting his time to paste my head here Amy = sexy elf? http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/24/stupid-dancing-elf-amy-style/ Things I talked about this week Akiba Fest MAGFest Giant Robo DVD/CD Combo Bundle! Whole series plus soundtrack $12.99!! Buy it! Very Special Link: Closing Song for Episode 6 from Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style Take On Me http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/22/episode-6-show-notes/ And he is back! Skyrocketing to mediocrity with a haphazardly slapped together episode 6! http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/22/episode-6-nova-anime-with-ataru/ Fear not! Episode 6 will be next week. Taking a week to gather some content, and take care of some things. Soon Ataru may even have 2 microphones! http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/10/no-podcast-this-week/ So, I completely forgot to include any show notes for episode 5. Sorry about that. Vib Ribbon: www.vibribbon.com Vib Ribbon Wiki TerminaSlut: Playing Vib Ribbon W/ Custom Sountrack Vib Ribbon Tutorial VLC: Video Lan Client Right Stuf: RightStuf.com the site that taunts me with their deals *waives fists* Special Link: Full Open ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/10/episode-5-notes/ I'm officially on Podcast Alley now check it out! http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=43501 Vote for my podcast if you are feeling generous. You know what, nevermind. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/04/podcast-alley/ Quick and dirty this week. Join Ataru with his stuffy nose and head cold as he blathers about nothing in particular. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/12/03/episode-5-nova-anime-with-ataru/ That's right. I gave into peer pressure, though I didn't inhale. Here's my damn myspace page. Friend me, love me, help me whore my podcast. Official Northern Virginia Anime With Ataru MySpace! That is all. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/28/im-officially-a-whore-ie-welcome-to-my-myspace-page/ Join Ataru as he wanders the halls at Anime USA! http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/24/episode-4-anime-usa-with-ataru/ In case you didn't already know, I cosplayed for the first time this weekend at ANIME USA as Amy Rose of Sonic the Hedgehog fame. If you have any pictures or video of me please email me! I'm a pretty vain individual, so here are some pictures mainly of me! Edit: A ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/20/animeusa-pics/ A little update Anime USA is rockin' this year. A somewhat detailed "con report" is around the corner. As well as pictures of me in my very first cosplay as.... AMY ROSE! Yep that was me. If you saw me or talked to me, I probably whored out my podcast and website to you. ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/18/anime-usa-update/ I hope everyone is getting pumped for Anime USA this weekend. I am. I still officially do not know what I will cosplaying as. Lycoris has done an excellent job of keeping it a secret from me for these past couple of months. I will be taking a recorder to Anime USA ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/15/anime-usa-sexy-ataru-podcast-edition/ Hot from the encoder to your living room. Episode 3 is here! http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/12/and-then-there-was-3/ Some Links about things I talked about in this weeks show: The application that solves Japanese character display problems in windows AppLocale -Beware site does have popups. And here are some screenshots: With AppLocale Without AppLocale Gizmo Website. Check out Gizmo at Gizmoproject.com if you want to send me a voicemail or any feedback. It's ... http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/05/episode-2-show-notes/ Episode 2 hath arrived. Now 67% better than episode 1! http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/05/episode-2-nova-anime-with-ataru/ Reminder: Saturday November 4th is the Northern Virginia Anime Association meeting at the Fairfax County Government Center. The schedule for the Divx and DVD rooms are here and if you don't know how to get there click me! P.S. I am not associated with this club, other than I am a regular attendee. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/03/northern-virginia-anime-association-club-meeting-this-weekend/ The Raw of Episode 2 was recorded last night. I'll be editing it this weekend to in the hopes of getting it up this Sunday. Also, if you haven't already, check out my Podcast logo. Simple, non-descript and I kinda like it! http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/11/03/raw-ep-2-and-logo/ My I-tunes feed is up. Click HERE to open up I-tunes and subscribe http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/10/31/i-tunes-feed-is-up/ Ok Peoples. Episode 1 is offline on account that it stinks. Go Download episode 2. http://www.atarumoroboshi.com/2006/10/29/episode-one-is-here/