UPDATE: CHOUDENJI TATSUMAKIIIII!

That picture pretty much sums up part of the reason why there’s been a bit of delay with the next few episodes. Bunch of tornados hit locally and due to the storming, my basement got flooded and as such, I’ve been busy with trying to salvage it alongside my Dad. Stay tuned though for ACen [...]

EPISODE 52.5: ACEN The Final BONUS - “Fighting Spirit”

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In a fit of generosity, Mike decides to open the gift bag early and unleash the bonus feature for the Anime Central 08 coverage; the anticipated interview with Jason David Frank, Karan Ashley, Steve Cardenas, and Robert Axelrod!

ACEN THE FINAL: Teaser 01 - “Blood Bukkake”

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Thanks to a generous gesture by the lovely people at Media Blasters, Anime Central was privy to early copies of The Machine Girl. Three guesses as to what we in the Freakin’ Suite were doing as soon as I got back to the room with a copy?
No, it didn’t involve alcohol.
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R5 THE LIVE: 02 - “The Great Chase”

While recovering from the vengeance of Murphy’s Law that took place during his venture to Anime Central 2008, I came up with an idea to do a teaser video for the R5 coverage of the con, making a parody out of the opening to the Japanese crime drama classic, “The Great Chase”.
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EPISODE 49.5: m-flo loves CardCaptor Will ~Prelude to 50~

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Last year, Mike challenged CardCaptor Will by daring him to attend the Midwest Fur Fest convention with a microphone on hand to incite chaos. He agreed under the condition that he would be slightly intoxicated for the duration of the outing. Mike agreed. Sadly this is one of the few [...]

R5 THE LIVE 01 - ACEN 07: “Ode to That Guy”

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Here at R5, I’m always looking to try and take things a step up from the current status quo…and I think I’ve finally done it. After a long wait, I present to you the official YouTube Channel of all things R5 related: R5 THE LIVE!
While videos will be uploaded there, I’ll be [...]

EPISODE 46: Seeing Red! Power Morphicon Memorial!

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With Mike recovering after having been turned into Tang/LCL last episode, Sylene jumps into the hot seat to unleash the long awaited Power Morphicon episode. Featuring an interview with Austin St. John and Steve Cardenas (Jason and Rocky respectively) from “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” and one very epic convention highlight montage. [...]

EPISODE 44: Second Rush, Summer’s End

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Celebrating two years of (Parsec Award Nominated) Podcasting at its finest, Mike heads out to Wizard World Chicago. Here he catches up with famed character designer Stephen Silver, finds treasure deep within Artist’s Alley, comes to terms with his separation from Gen Con, and endures the…most interesting rendition of the Magiranger [...]

EPISODE 43.5: OTAKON GRAFFITI 2.5 - “Behind The Mic”: The Podcaster’s Roundtable

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Friday Night at Otakon, there was gathering made of such sheer awesomeness that it made people’s eyes explode and caused people to be caught in a Kazuo Koike-ish dream like trance. Yes I’m referring to the Podcaster’s Roundtable featuring Erin and Noah from Ninja Consultants, Gerald from Anime World Order, [...]

EPISODE 43: OTAKON GRAFFITI 2.0 - “Sound”

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At the core of Otakon, there’s sound. In this episode of R5 Central, we take a look at the musical side of Otakon. Complete with a feature with the up and coming band, Geist, the AAA Press Conference, and Mike trying to learn how to rock turntables…Saving the best for last, [...]

EPISODE 42.5: OTAKON GRAFFITI 1.5 - “Down To Baltimore”: The Ryuhei Kitamura Q & A

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Due to confusion and chaos, Mike failed to get an interview with Ryuhei Kitamura (Although he did end up in an elevator with him). However, as a consolation, Mike did manage to get the Saturday Q and A session with the man himself. Here we hear about “Midnight Meat Train”, [...]

EPISODE 42: OTAKON GRAFFITI 1.0 - “Industry”

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Thanks to fate, the promptings of Tyler from Rangercast and the chance to meet Ryuhei Kitamura, Mike travels to Baltimore to attend Otakon 2007. In this installment, an Industry News Recap, an interview with famed seiyuu Tomokazu Seki and a glimpse into the madness that was the Otakon Gundam Panel.

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EPISODE 41.5: EPIC ACEN TRILOGY BONUS - “Epilogue”

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After the chaos, before the dawn, two people come face to face at last…

EPISODE 41: Epic ACEN Trilogy - Part 3: I Believe In Happy Endings! “THIS Is Great Justice!”

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His voice shot, his feet tired of running, Mike has survived to Sunday morning. Here he will make his last stand, attempting to get one more interview with the authors of Applegeeks (only to fail miserably come time for post production… ;) and fate will have both he and Keith cross paths [...]

ACEN SIDE STORY: “At The Stroke of Midnight, The True Decisive Battle!”

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Where episode 40 ends, this story begins. Mike comes face to face with the Zodiac Corporation and is thrust into the heat of battle once more, the lives of all the attendees at Anime Central now hanging in the balance!

Two upload attempts later, it’s finally online! Take care all!
-Mike