ANime ONline Episode 6: La Corda D’Oro ~primo passo~

Episode 6 includes our regular anime review (this time on romance dramedy La Corda D’Oro ~primo passo~) and our long overdue month in review, July for those of you wondering.

Episode 6:

Direct Download: Episode 6

Enjoy ^_^

- Daisuke

P.S. Sorry for the quality. This is our first attempt at a Skype episode (and hopefully our last).

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: La Corda D’Oro ~primo passo~ Opening Theme - “Brand New Breeze” by Kanon

News:

Kodansha to Publish, Sell Manga in U.S. in September - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-01/kodansha-to-publish-sell-manga-in-u.s-in-september

Judge Compares Anime File-Sharing to Stealing Bread - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-09/judge-compares-anime-file-sharing-to-stealing-bread

2009 Doraemon Film Announced, Trailer Streamed - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-18/2009-doraemon-film-announced-trailer-streamed

Shugo Chara! Magical Girl Anime’s 2nd Year Green-Lit - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-20/shugo-chara-magical-girl-anime-2nd-year-green-lit

Research Team Names Protein After Pokémon’s Pikachu - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-22/research-team-names-protein-after-pokemon-pikachu

Bandai Entertainment Licenses Lucky Star Manga - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-24/bandai-entertainment-licenses-lucky-star-manga

Second Death Note Special to Air on August 22 in Japan - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-25/second-death-note-special-to-air-on-august-22-in-japan 

Anime Under Review: La Corda D’Oro ~primo passo~

Sven’s Rating: B+         Daisuke’s Rating: B

Summary: “Hino goes to a school that specialises in music and has two streams: the normal stream and the music stream, where the music students are regarded as the more elite. She was running late for her class one day when she saw a tiny fairy, who seemed really excited that she could see it. The next day, the entrants in the music competition, who are decided by the school, are announced. Hino’s name appears on the list - except she doesn’t play an instrument. The fairy gives her a magical violin that can be played by anyone. Reluctantly, she enters into the competition and is forced to deal with the prejudices of her peers.” - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6859
Trailer: La Corda D’Oro ~primo passo~ Trailer

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ANime ONline Episode 5: Shugo Chara!

Hey everyone, know it took a while, but here is episode 5.

Episode 5:

Direct Download: Episode 5

Enjoy ^_^

- Sven

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Shugo Chara! 1st Opening Theme - “Kokoro no Tamago” by Buono!

Anime Under Review: Shugo Chara!

Sven’s Rating: C+         Daisuke’s Rating: A-

Summary: “Every child has an egg in their heart, unseen at first, an egg with the would-be self of their dreams. Hinamori Amu, part of a group called the Guardians, protect those eggs from becoming x-eggs, eggs filled with resentment and resignation that gives children troubles. Amu’s job is to capture and restore x-eggs to their orginal form. She does this with the help of her three Shugo Chara (guardian characters or her would be selves), Ran, Miki and Su. Thanks to them she can change her character and abilities, and so fight against the mysterious organization Easter which aim is to find a special egg called Embryo using the x-eggs.” - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=8182
Trailer: Shugo Chara! Trailer

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ANime ONline Episode 4: My-Hime

Here is our review of of an anime which contains action, drama, magic, and of course romance - My-Hime. Included is also a look back at last month’s biggest news articles.

Episode 4:

Direct Download: Episode 4

- Enjoy ^_^

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: My-Hime Opening Theme - “Shining Days” by Minami Kuribayashi

News:

5th Major Baseball Anime Series to Debut Next January - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-28/5th-major-baseball-anime-series-to-debut-next-january

Vampire Knight’s 2nd Season to Air in Japan in October - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-23/vampire-knight-2nd-season-to-air-in-japan-in-october

British Film Institute to Host 5cm Per Second’s Shinkai - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-17/5cm-per-second-shinkai-to-speak-at-british-film-institute

Street Fighter IV Game’s Anime Teaser Images Posted - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-04/street-fighter-iv-game-anime-teaser-images-posted

Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland Join CG Astro Boy Cast - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-16/nicolas-cage-donald-sutherland-join-cg-astro-boy-cast

Tokyopop to Cut Manga Output in United Kingdom - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-12/tokyopop-to-cut-manga-output-in-united-kingdom

Vertigo Entertainment Developing U.S. Death Note Remake - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-02/vertigo-entertainment-developing-u.s-death-note-remake

New My-Hime Project Begun in Japan - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-02/new-my-hime-project-begun-in-japan

Anime Under Review: My-Hime

Sven’s Rating: B+         Daisuke’s Rating: A

Summary: “Tokiha Mai and her sickly younger brother, Takumi, have received a scholarship to attend the prestigious Fuuka Academy. On the way, the ferry they are travelling on becomes the site of a destructive battle between two girls wielding apparently supernatural powers. This is only the beginning of their troubles, as Mai learns that she herself possesses these powers - the powers of a HiME.” -http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4155
Trailer: My-Hime Trailer

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ANime ONline Episode 3: Katekyō Hitman Reborn!

Sorry it took so long for the episode and I’m really sorry about the fact that I’m not in this episode, but you get to hear my voice next episode hopefully.

Enjoy ^_^!

Episode 3:

Direct Download: Episode 3

- Sven 

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Katekyo Hitman Reborn! 1st Opening Theme - “Drawing days” by SPLAY

Anime Under Review: Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Daisuke’s Rating: D+

Summary: “Tsuna is a hapless youth with low test scores and lower self esteem. His mother hires a tutor to help Tsuna out, but it comes as a surprise to the both of them when the tutor is a baby named Reborn, claiming to be from the Mafia. Reborn informs Tsuna that he’s the next heir to the Vongola family mafia family and tries to help Tsuna reach the goal. Reborn possesses the Dying Will bullet, which kills a person and brings them back to life to fulfill the last regret they had, and even works to get Tsuna some henchmen to make him a true mafia boss-in-training.” -http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6843
Trailer: Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Trailer

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ANime ONline Episode 2: School Days

Hey guys, here is our review of School Days as well as our look at Anime North 2008.

Enjoy ^_^!

Episode 2:

Direct Download: Episode 2 

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: School Days Opening Theme - “Innocent Blue” by DeviceHigh

Anime North Comments - www.animenorth.com

News:

Japan’s Gurren Lagann Movie Site Launches with Video - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-02/japan-gurren-lagann-movie-site-launches-with-video

Bandai Entertainment Confirms Gurren Lagann on Sci Fi Channel - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-24/bandai-entertainment-confirms-gurren-lagann-on-sci-fi 

Newsweek Japan Lists Kon’s Paprika Among 100 Best Films -http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-06/newsweek-japan-lists-kon-paprika-among-100-best-films

3 Arrested in Japan for Spreading Anime via Share Program - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-09/3-arrested-in-japan-for-spreading-anime-via-share-program

Funimation Licenses Gunslinger Girl -Il Teatrino- - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-14/funimation-licenses-gunslinger-girl-il-teatrino

Funimation Hints at Soukou no Strain Anime - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-14/funimation-hints-at-soukou-no-strain-anime

Funimation Confirms Shigurui: Death Frenzy License - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-16/funimation-confirms-shigurui-death-frenzy-license

Funimation Acquires Romeo x Juliet, D. Gray-Man - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-17/funimation-entertainment-acquires-romeo-x-juliet

English Death Note, Bleach Movie Trailers Posted - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-16/english-death-note-bleach-movie-trailers-posted

School Rumble: Third Term Anime Promo Video Streamed - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-20/school-rumble-third-term-anime-promo-video-streamed

Otakon To Feature Death Note, Inuyasha’s Yamaguchi - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-23/otakon-to-feature-death-note-inu-yasha-yamaguchi

Anime Under Review: School Days

Daisuke Rating: C         Sven’s Rating: B+

Summary: “Makoto Ito rides the train to and from school every day. However, at the beginning of his second term, he falls in love with a beautiful girl that also rides the train. Unfortunately, she barely knows of his existence. Her name is Kotonoha Katsura, and though they attend the same school, they are not in the same class. In an attempt to catch her eye, Makoto enlists the aid of a close female friend of his: Sekai Saionji. She helps him, despite the fact that she–unbeknownst to Makoto–is in love with him. Thus the three are bound in a love triangle of life changing proportions.” - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7815
Trailer: School Days Trailer

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A Visual Look at Anime North 2008

A little something to tide you guys over until the next episode. Link below is to the pictures taken from Anime North 2008. Most of them are of cosplay (duh!). Anywho Episode 2 shold be up by the end of the week (in and abouts). Enjoy!

ANON Presents Anime North 2008

 

ANime ONline Episode 1: Vampire Knight

Hey everyone this is our first episode. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 1:

Direct Download: Episode 1

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Vampire Knight Opening Theme - “Futatsu no Kodou to Akai Tsumi” by ON/OFF

Anime Under Review: Vampire Knight

Daisuke’s Rating: B-         Sven’s Rating: C+

Summary: “Yuki’s earliest memory is of a stormy night in winter, wherein she was attacked by a vampire… And then rescued by another. Now 10 years later, Yuki Cross, the adapted daughter of the headmaster of Cross Academy, has grown up and become a guardian of the vampire race, protecting her savior, Kaname, from discovery as he leads a group of vampires at the elite boarding school. But also at her side is Zero Kiryu, a childhood friend who’s hatred for the creatures that destroyed everything he held dear, is now determined never to trust them. This coexisting arrangement seems all well and good, but have the vampires truly renounced their murderous ways, or is there a darker truth behind their actions. Is Kaname’s infatuation with Yuki the beginning of a forbidden romance, or is it something in her forgotten past that draws him to her. Because in this world of secrets, nothing is as it seems. And the price of misplaced trust may even be worse than death.” - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=9009
Trailer: Vampire Knight Trailer

Anime North 2008 is on from May 23rd - 25th. - http://www.animenorth.com/

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- Your ANON DJs

ANON Promo

Hey everyone, this is our promo. Give it a whirl and let us know what you think. Stay tuned for an episode in the coming week. Feel free to pass our promo around (we actually strongly encourage you to). ^_^

Promo:

Direct Download: Promo

- the ANON team

Welcome!!!

Hello everyone and welcome to the ANime ONline Podcast (formerly known as ATTO - Anime and Television in Toronto). Hope you like our new layout. If you’re an old fan, you’ll see a lot of new and exciting changes to the podcast. If you’ve just randomly stumbled across our site, stick around for a bit and give our podcast a listen. This podcast will revolve around all-mighty anime. The news and reviews.  Our first episode will be up soon, but in the meantime enjoy the site and check out our links to other great podcasts.

- Sven Walker and Daisuke (your ANON hosts)