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Zannen, CanadaEp.92 - Scott Pilgrim Did Not, Evidently, Get It TogetherScott Pilgrim means a lot of things to a lot of people. He especially means a lot of things to his creator, Bryan Lee O'Malley, which led to a few surprises in the recent anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. And now that Scott Pilgrim is officially anime... well we've gotta talk about him! Hazel and Bell return to chat about the impact Scott Pilgrim had on their lives, the new show and the possibility that this Canadian folk hero has perhaps lost a bit of his Canadian-ness.
2024-01-281h 12Zannen, CanadaEp.91 - Anxiously Awaiting the Electric Bones Christmas SpecialFor the first time in three years, Zannen, Canada is back in the holiday spirit, although as usual this episode has less to do with the holidays as it does looking back at our favourite media of the past year. This is in itself may be an activity best left until the beginning of the following year, but let's not worry about that. Hazel and Bell return to the show to discuss their recent work on Electric Bones and Replay Boys and also take the time to teach me that Produce 101 is not an introductory course on buying fruits and...
2023-12-211h 25Zannen, CanadaEp.90 - Heidi Delivers Your Weekly Dose of Pastoral EscapismBeloved in most of the non-English-speaking world, Heidi: Girl of the Alps is quite possibly the most high profile series to have its French dub produced in Quebec. Isao Takahata's graceful and nuanced adaptation of Johanna Spyri's classic novels was a high point of Radio-Canada's programming and was making an impact a full two years before it would be seen in France. Chris (aka Kurotsuki) joins me to discuss the dub, as well as the legacy of the series and it's admittedly cruel production.
2023-10-291h 26Zannen, CanadaEp.89 - There Are Worse Ways To Spend Twenty Years of Your LifeZannen, Canada is now twenty years old, and we're celebrating with a very classic discussion. Karl and I look back on the history of the blog and podcast going back to 2003, discuss the recent demise of English-language Teletoon and finally find the courage to tackle the impending regulation of streaming services in Canada. (As a side note, I can also confirm that the first two years of the Zannen, Canada blog are completely inaccessible, and I could not be happier because of that.)
2023-07-181h 11Zannen, CanadaEp.88 - Crying Freeman Exposes the Secret Yakuza Armies of VancouverThe 1995 Crying Freeman movie is notoriously difficult to watch, which means that it has to be the most amazing thing ever right? Well, in addition to being a stellar live action adaptation of a manga, it has a few things going for it: Mark Dacascos in a starring role, well staged and edited action scenes and Vancouver playing Vancouver for once. Daryl and Gerald from the Anime World Order podcast pop by to analyze how well a Japanese crime story transplanted into a Canadian city holds up. (The answer is: pretty well, actually!)
2023-06-291h 04Zannen, CanadaEp.87 - The Psi Cops Guys Are Here At Last!I sit down with Chris Nielsen and Bart Bachelor, the key creatives behind Night Sweats, to discuss their brand new blisteringly fast-paced paranormal comedy, Psi Cops - Adult Swim Canada's first English-language original series! The premiere is Sunday, June 4, 2023 (technically Monday, June 5, 2023) at 12:30am ET, with streaming on StackTV and (I am assuming) the Global app!
2023-05-2947 min
Zannen, CanadaEp.86 - Cybersix: Finding Perfection In Teletoon Co-Production ChaosIt is an interesting coincidence that the imminent death of the Teletoon brand on English-language television lined up with our long-awaited discussion of Cybersix, perhaps their finest program, but I'm more than happy to make this my tribute. A 1999 collaboration between TMS and NOA Network of Animation based on a surprisingly visceral Argentinian comic, I would like to think that this show needs no introduction. Cybersix represents an apex for international animated co-productions that has not been reached before or since. Noted CanCon otaku Zee (pictured) and Discotek wizard Brady Hartel (who brought us that awesome DVD) basically just gush...
2023-02-231h 36
Zannen, CanadaEp.85 - Fables Of The Green Forest And Other TVO HallucinationsLong before foreign TV shows were neatly catalogued and sourced on streaming sites and Wikipedia pages, they were haphazardly dumped onto the schedules of provincial educational broadcasters such as TVO and Knowledge Network and aired as a continuous fever dream with little context or reasoning. One such show was Fables of the Green Forest, the proto-World Masterpiece Theatre anime based on the works of Thornton W. Burgess that aired in its entirety only in certain Canadian provinces. It may also be the anime series most deeply engraved into the minds of Gen X Ontarians due to its excessive overplay on...
2023-01-251h 18
The GHZ Podcast51) Sonic Frontiers; Knuckles' Chaotix w/ JESSE BETTERIDGEGHZer Jesse Betteridge (Zannen, Canada podcast) joins in for some thoughts about the new Sonic Frontiers leaks, and talks about how the forgotten 32X classic, Knuckles' Chaotix, changed his life forever. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com
2022-08-311h 31Zannen, CanadaEp.84 - Pornography and Inuyasha: The Most Pressing Matters of Our TimeIn what will hopefully be my last news roundup episode ever, Geoff and Yazy return to discuss all of the explosive anime industry news of the last few months, although we spend most of the time talking about how Sony buying out RightStuf will make it a lot harder to import hentai into Canada. We also talk about Uzumaki's constantly delayed Adult Swim Canada airing, and how somebody really, REALLY needs to stream the rest of Inuyasha in this country. I mean, come on, what are they waiting for?
2022-08-271h 09
Zannen, CanadaEp.83 - G-Saviour: A Part of Our HeritageIf Gundam is a franchise known for its fun references and connections to Canada, then the live-action direct-to-TV movie G-Saviour is certainly the least amusing of them all. Made to celebrate Gundam's 20th anniversary in 1999 (and missing that mark by more than a full year with a release in 2000), G-Saviour was filmed entirely in Vancouver, BC and revels in all of the local film community's least flattering characteristics. Randy joins me to explore questions absolutely nobody asked about the production and purpose of this memory holed failure, and take a closer look at its inextricable ties to other Vancouver productions...
2022-03-161h 02Zannen, CanadaEp.82 - Tachikomas Will Make You Love Dystopian Military RoboticsIf you're anything like me, Blade Runner: Black Lotus may have made you a bit nostalgic for the last time a Corus-owned station ran a cyberpunk anime directed by Kenji Kamiyama every week at midnight. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex was a stand-out title on YTV's Bionix block for many reasons, not the least of which include the international notoriety the broadcast gained from having an entire episode banned in Canada... although not really, since it aired a couple of weeks later. Randy joins me to look back on the series and how it holds up with its...
2021-12-301h 17Zannen, CanadaEp.81 - Let's Not Get Too Optimistic, NowCorus is set to premiere an adult-targeted anime on one of their broadcast stations for the first time in over a decade on November 13, 2021 - Blade Runner: Black Lotus on Adult Swim Canada. Excited? Well, Warner and their awkwardly synergized partners sure hope you are! But wait, does this mean we're getting Toonami? And shouldn't they have run that other Adult Swim co-production, Fena: Pirate Princess, by now? Well, I sure hope you didn't set your expectations that high! Karl Olson joins me to take a look at that whole situation, as well as the upcoming Vancouver-produced dub of Future...
2021-10-281h 08Zannen, CanadaEp.80 - The Lonely Disco Space Journey of Ulysses 31The success of Star Wars drove children's entertainment to do a lot of dumb things in the late 70s and early 80s, but throwing the characters and basic concept of HOMER'S Odyssey into space in the 31st century was definitely not one of them. While Ulysses 31 is cherished almost entirely by a small segment of GenXers who managed to catch it on TV during its very short run in the 1980s, this co-production between DiC and TMS packs a surprising psychedelic punch, and was a staple of French language Radio-Canada programming. Mike Toole and Dez join me to share their...
2021-09-241h 10
Toonami Faithful PodcastEpisode 364 - Everybody Wanted to be Toonami - Featuring Jesse Betteridge and Steven OzSketch, CJ and Kuro discuss the vast array of other anime and action animation blocks that aired on television from 1995 until around 2015. In order to cover as many of the North American anime blocks as we could, we enlisted the help of our newest social media guy Steven Oz and our returning guest Jesse Betteridge. Be sure to check out Jesse's Canadian-centered anime podcast: Zannen, Canada.
Music Credits:
"Reason" as performed by Nami Tamaki
2021-07-062h 59Zannen, CanadaEp.79 - Canadian Tezuka Dubs - The Legal and Not-So-LegalWhile many tend to associate franchises like Dragon Ball and Gundam with their historical ties to Canadian dubbing, the works of the godfather of anime, Osamu Tezuka, have a surprising hidden history within that designation as well. From the first anime ever aired on television in France, to the OTHER 80s Astro Boy dub, to a Kimba the White Lion dub produced under extremely unscrupulous circumstances, to more recent productions funded by the Japan Foundation, we've seen a number of work produced by Canadian studios. Mike Toole joins me to chronicle these largely obscure dubs in a way that will...
2021-06-3059 minZannen, CanadaEp.78 - Cathy Weseluck From Shampoo to YumaCathy Weseluck is widely known as a prolific character actor who has provided the voices of Shampoo from Ranma 1/2, Spike in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Yuma in World Trigger and Cybersix, to list only a scant few. However, there's a very good chance that you've heard her in commercials, documentaries or other narration without even realizing it. Cathy joins me to talk about her background in voice acting, as well as her methods.
2021-05-2435 minZannen, CanadaEp.77 - Cardcaptors and the Siren Curse of Froggy MixTo say that opinions are divided on Cardcaptors would be an understatement. To those who were more attuned to anime fandom in 2000, Nelvana's incredibly loose adaptation of Cardcaptor Sakura was living evidence of why Canadian companies should not be allowed to wholly license and distribute anime. To the kids who didn't listen to weird adults on the internet, however, Teletoon's extended run of the show was a childhood landmark. Eryn and Rin-taichou (Rin-senpai at the time of this recording) join me to discuss the highs, the lows and the mysterious Europop connections of Cardcaptors, because I don't think anyone else...
2021-04-142h 05Zannen, CanadaEp.76 - An Evening with Cole HowardFrom currently unlicensed Bandai Entertainment dubs from the mid-2000s, to My Little Pony to Dragon Prince and Zoids WILD, Cole Howard has spent years mastering the intricate art behind voice acting wide-eyed teenage protagonists. Evidently, it's worked out rather well for him. Cole joins us to talk about his work on titles like Mai-HiME and Law of Ueki in Alberta, what brought him to Vancouver, and the psychological (if not logistical) challenges that COVID-19 has brought to the voice acting field.
2021-02-2451 minZannen, CanadaEp.75 - If the Women Don't Find You Handsome...Karl and I cautiously enter the unpredictable realm of 2021 by lamenting the lack of a theatrical review episode this year (sorry Randy!), but celebrate the two big nominations for Vancouver animator and former Zannen, Canada guest Genice Chan in Crunchyroll's Anime Awards - a distinction that probably holds more weight than the actual award winners. We do a bit of a deep dive into the currently tabled (but little discussed) proposed streaming regulations and whether or not Sony's upcoming amalgamation of Funimation of Crunchyroll may be big enough to get the attention of Canadian watchdogs. We also talk about that...
2021-01-291h 19Zannen, CanadaEp.74 - Zannen, Canada's Worst Christmas EverThe boys at The Anime Roundtable podcast finally put aside their differences and join me to wrap up this terrible, terrible year. After recognizing the recent (and shocking) passing of Kirby Morrow as well as the unsurprising news of Funimation's purchase of Crunchyroll, we all kind of struggle to pin down media that brought us some degree of joy in 2020, but ultimately come up with some unique choices including Terrace House, Great Pretender, Arte, Act-Age, Close Enough and Extra Olympia Kyklos.
2020-12-211h 37Zannen, CanadaEp.73 - He's More of a Sherlock CorgiIf you haven't experienced a version of Sherlock Holmes where he drives around in steampunk vehicles, repairs bi-planes mid-air and is also a dog, then chances are you have experienced significantly more faithful versions of the character. However, that doesn't mean you should skip Sherlock Hound! Known simply as "Sherlock Holmes" in French, this Italian-Japanese co-production was the final television series directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and was likely the first exposure to his work for all those watching on Radio-Canada back in the 1980s. What this series lacks in actual mystery it makes up for in spades with elaborate animated...
2020-11-301h 28Zannen, CanadaEp.72 - Only Nerds Watch TubiFor years it's felt like we've been asking the rest of the world to take our word for it that Sailor Moon was a Canadian cultural phenomenon, but at long last we have seen a distinct example of that in practice with Sailor Moon's launch on Crave last month. Karl and Kyle join me to talk about why this launch led to an explosion on social media, despite the fact that the show has been available on Tubi for years! We also discuss some other recent news stories such as Viz's new partnership with Funimation and AT&T's apparent desire...
2020-10-081h 49
Anime RoundtableOctober 1 2020Zannen Canada host Jesse Betteridge joins us to talk about Sailor Moon’s appearance on Canadian streaming service Crave, and the business dealings behind the scenes that led to the pick up. After catching our breath from that conversation, we talk about the ghost towns that are movie theatres (with Moh risking his life having gone to see Akira in 4k), and movie adaptations of video games. That and the usual to-do items on our listsMike Nicolas, James Austin, Kevin Ng, with Jesse Betteridge and Mohamed SharmarkeVisit our website for mo...
2020-10-0600 minZannen, CanadaEp.71 - Don't Meme Up the ScriptsMichelle Clough served as a Script Adapter for multiple Ocean Studios projects including Death Note, Pretty Cure, My Otome and The Story of Saiunkoku. She joins me to talk about working for Ocean during what was possibly both their heyday and the beginning of their slump in the realm of anime dubbing in the late 2000s. We also talk about the exciting world of closed captioning and reveal a few details about the upcoming streaming debut of the Sailor Moon uncut dub on Crave!
2020-09-081h 50Zannen, CanadaEp.70 - Super Cure Pretty FansThe Calgary-produced dub of the original Futari wa Pretty Cure hit the airwaves on YTV right as anime was reaching its decline on the station. Many had hoped the series would be a hit and bring about a second wind, but few were surprised that this didn't happened. Even fewer were surprised that this dub hasn't seen the light of day since. But should we really write it off as a failure? Mahou Shoujo experts Eryn and Pike, as well as Will Wood, the voice of Ferguson/FujiP from the series, bring a wild array of perspectives on this great...
2020-08-142h 01Zannen, CanadaEp.69 - In Quarantine with Raj RamayyaRaj Ramayya joins me from quarantine in Saskatchewan to talk about his work and what he's been up to since his last appearance on the podcast. Best known as a vocalist for Cowboy Bebop, Wolf's Rain and Made in Abyss, Raj is a frequent collaborator with Yoko Kanno and Kevin Penkin. He talks about his recent work on Tower of God, the strengths of the Canadian music industry, the ways in which the Japanese music industry has (and hasn't) changed over the past 20 years and the ever prevalent specter of Tommy Lee Jones in Japanese advertising.
2020-07-2156 minZannen, CanadaEp.68 - Genice Chan Makes AnimeGenice Chan is an illustrator and animator from Vancouver, BC who recently provided concept art and directed the ending credit sequence for the Netflix anime BNA (Brand New Animal) from Studio Trigger. She joins me to talk about the process of working with Trigger, how she enlisted Giant Ant Studios for animating the ED as well as her thoughts on localizing tanukis into raccoons.
2020-06-2940 min
Anime RoundtableDigest Edition: June 22 2020Let’s be honest, when something happens you’re happy about, you’re not really picky about how it happened. Especially when you think it wouldn’t happen. But then sometimes you are curious about how the loose ends got tied upOn the heels of the news of Netflix Canada acquiring the rights to stream the Studio Ghibli catalogue on Monday, Zannen Canada’s Jesse Betteridge joins the virtual table to talk about what may have happened behind the scenes to make the deal happen, and who may have lost out on a missed opportunity...
2020-06-2436 minZannen, CanadaEp.67 - Dedicated to all PioneersAshley joins me to complete our exploration of late night anime on Teletoon in the late nineties with a laid back chat about Macross Plus. We talk about its accessibility, connections to Cowboy Bebop, alternate Bryan Cranston-free dubs and the legal nightmare that has now consumed this classic OVA series.
2020-05-2859 minZannen, CanadaEp.66 - Minifée Has Lost Faith in HumanityMinifée, the Montreal-produced dub of the original Sally the Witch, may not at first seem terribly notable. However, it doesn't take a lot of digging to find out that it one of the most crucial, overlooked productions in the history of anime in North America. Not only was it the first anime dub ever produced in Canada, it was the first anime ever produced in the French language. With Bernadette Morin, mother of notable Francophone singer Amélie Morin, at the helm, it is... possibly the first anime dub ever produced by a woman? It's a little hard to na...
2020-04-181h 13Zannen, CanadaFive Years of Zannen, CanadaMarch 18, 2020 marks the 5th anniversary of the Zannen, Canada podcast.
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2020-03-1706 minZannen, CanadaEp.65 - I Wouldn't Make That BetWill Studio Ghibli films ever become available to stream in Canada? You might not want to put your money on that one. Will Crunchyroll have to produce Canadian Content to comply with possible future regulations? Probably not a good bet. Karl and I tend to be really bad at predicting things, so we discuss some current news items that will likely have an impact this coming year and try to put every possibility we can think of out on the table.
2020-02-291h 30
Zannen, CanadaEp.64 - Your New Cinema Monopoly OverlordsUK theatre chain Cineworld (owners of Regal Cinemas in the US) has purchased Cineplex, meaning that our movie media monopoly is no longer even Canadian! What does this mean for anime? Almost certainly nothing, but it's crucial to know what's at work behind the scenes! Randy and I share our thoughts on all of the anime films released in Canada in 2019, evaluate the improvements over the previous year and speculate on what we can expect in 2021.
2020-01-312h 14
Zannen, CanadaEp.63 - Don't Worry Candy, He's Just in the HospitalForty years ago, the entire non-English speaking world was captivated by Candy Candy, the chronicles of the endless tragedies befalling an spunky and adorable freckled orphan. This shoujo classic was a staple of Radio-Canada's anime line-up throughout the 70s and 80s, but was scrubbed off the face of the earth in the 90s amid legal turmoil. Join Dave, Shaindle, Chris and myself to find out why so many people continue to spread the good word of Candy despite the ongoing effort to erase her from public consciousness!
Big thanks to Vincent Bergeron for his help compiling information for this episode!
2019-12-281h 43
Zannen, CanadaEp.62 - Zannen Molting Day CelebrationThe annual Zannen, Canada holiday special has arrived! This year, voice actors Caitlyn Bairstow, Ian Hanlin, Brian Doe and Disney-approved Spider-Man actor Cole Howard join me live from GGRP Studios in Vancouver to share their favourite media from 2019 including Seiss Manos, Alita, The Dragon Prince, O Maidens in Your Savage Season, and a whole lot of independent films such as Gemini, Shuttlecock, Tokyo Lovers and Puppet Killer.
2019-12-131h 27
Zannen, CanadaEp.61 - Not Recommended for Family ViewingThe year is 1997. After years of careful planning, Canadian broadcasting consortiums have unleashed upon the public an assortment of new cable channels, all of which are wildly experimental in their attempts to gain your attention. Among these channels is Teletoon, although it is very different from the Teletoon we know today. It is bold, it is ambitious, and it is so determined to get the attention of adult audiences that it is willing to harness the raw power of Manga Entertainment with Late Night Anime. Ashley joins me once again to talk about the four movies that were central to...
2019-11-231h 10
Zannen, CanadaEp.60 - Please Steer Clear of the Anime Improv DramaThis episode is all about Animethon, Canada's oldest anime convention, despite denying being an anime convention for a significant portion of that time. Eryn Cerise, Ian Horner and Brendan "Beej" Dery help paint a picture of how what started as a membership booster for an Edmonton anime club grew into one of the epicentres of anime fandom in Western Canada - not to mention the increasingly crowded anime improv scene.
2019-09-301h 07
Zannen, CanadaEp.59 - Sailor Mercury Mux OdysseyIn 1997, CBC's Undercurrents ran a legendary exposé on otaku as obsessive collectors of data. It featured William Gibson, Hitoshi Doi, as well as a charming fellow with an overzealous fixation on Sailor Mercury. That fellow was Gregory Taylor, and he joins me in this episode to talk about the segment, as well Sailor Moon chat groups in the 1990s, rogue anime screenings at the University of Waterloo, anthropomorphized math concepts and his own cataloged experiences in the world of Sailor Moon online roleplaying.
In a separate segment, I also talk about Anime Revolution 2019, and the unfortunate controversy surrounding the event t...
2019-08-2646 min
Zannen, CanadaEp.58 - Toonami Canada is Inevitable MaybeInformation on donating to Kyoto Animation directly: https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/07/24-1/kyoto-animation-officially-starts-accepting-donations-through-bank-transfer
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Karl and Corey share their thoughts on the horrific arson attack at Kyoto Animation. We also discuss the surprising prospects of Toonami on Adult Swim Canada, and why it may not have the content you want! We also go predictably in-depth about Warner's recent announcement of HBO Max and how it has possibly destroyed any reasonable expectation we had for their streaming strategy.
2019-07-311h 35
Zannen, CanadaEp.57 - The Enigmatic Ecology of Anime NorthAshley Hakker joins me to talk about the remarkable, unstoppable life-form that is Anime North. All of the planning in the world could never have prepared me to properly absorb this convention in one go, and together we talk about its history and the exact ingredients that caused it to become the giant glorious mess that it is today.
2019-06-181h 05
Anime RoundtableMay 25 2019On our second night at Anime North, we’re joined by Jesse Betteridge from the Zannen.ca Podcast. He gives his impressions of Anime North, as well as recap his panels at the convention (3:40). Then we get into a longer discussion about the Anime convention scenes in both Toronto and Vancouver, and what to maybe expect from the International Fan Festival as they attempt to settle into Toronto (Vancouver’s Anime Revolution is put on by the same group). Also Jesse makes some very interesting observations between Anime North and Anime Evolution, the former Vancouver convention, and how Anime Nort...
2019-05-302h 00
Anime RoundtableMay 24 2019Editor’s Note: This version of the episode has been updated with edits to take out as much of the stammering (“umm”s, “ahh”s, and “like”s) as possible, and keep the episode easy to listen to. Expect this type of editing in future episodesMike became so tired and confused by the time we taped this episode, he wasn’t sure if this was episode 10 or digest 3. Night one at Anime North starts off with the final touches for a hopeful special guest later during the con. Then becomes pretty much an open mic...
2019-05-251h 12
Zannen, CanadaEp.56 - Cat's Eye: The Anime Inspector GadgetNot to be confused with the Margaret Atwood novel, Cat's Eye (or "Signé Cat's Eyes") aired in French on Radio-Canada in the late 80s and early 90s, and oh boy did it stick out like a sore thumb on that line-up. Chris joins me once again to share his own experiences watching the show. Dawn from the Anime Nostalgia Podcast also appears to give her own perspective on how well this show really holds up. We touch on many important points such as Club Dorothée, the connections to Nicky Larson (sometimes referred to as "City Hunter") and what it mu...
2019-05-101h 38
Zannen, CanadaEp.55 - Adult Swim Canada: I Think They're Finally Getting ItWith little notice, Corus launched the world's first ever 24/7 Adult Swim network, and the good certainly seems to outweigh the bad... at least if you ignore the lack of streaming options! Sketch from the Toonami Faithful Podcast, as well as Karl, help me take a close look at what this new channel does right, what it does wrong, and what it still needs to do to truly capture the Adult Swim voice. The channel's launch also raises many questions, such as: will this stuff ever appear online again? What is the future of CanCon on this station? WILL WE EVER...
2019-04-101h 48
Zannen, CanadaEp.54 - The Canadian Dragon Ball ExperienceWith nine different voice actors for Goku and a LOT of bad theme songs, the Dragon Ball franchise has been an odd patchwork in Canada, but not one that has derailed its success in any way. Geoff and Yazy join me to talk about discovering and following Dragon Ball/Z/GT through all its different dubs, and try our best to clear up some misconceptions on why so may different versions hit the airwaves. We have so much fun that we completely forgot to mention that Dragon Ball Evolution aired on YTV at one point.
2019-03-032h 11
Zannen, CanadaEp.52 - Theatrical Anime ApocalypseLots of amazing theatrical anime release happened in 2018... but you may have noticed that very few of them came to Canada, especially compared to the previous two years. Randy joins me to try and explain the many factors that may have led to this somewhat sorry state of affairs. We also talk about all of the great anime films we did manage to see, despite these setbacks.
2019-01-131h 24
Zannen, CanadaEp.51 - Zannen, Canada's Jug-Band ChristmasCurating the many great anime, TV shows, films, comics and music of 2018 is pretty much an impossible task, but Dave Merrill and Chris (aka Kurotsuki) join me in this holiday special to at least help navigate their personal favourite pieces of media of the year. Hear us discuss about Cells at Work, Joe Pera Talks With You, Hereditary and one really great Macross Delta song. (Don't consider that an endorsement of Macross Delta, though!)
2018-12-191h 13
Zannen, CanadaEp.50 - The Goldorak ShowFew things compare to the sheer might in which Goldorak (the French version of UFO Robo Grendizer) took French-speaking Canada by storm when it first debuted in 1978. While not particularly well-loved in Japan, Goldorak has proven to be one of Go Nagai's most impactful creations worldwide, and has influenced youth programming in ways you may not expect - even in the Anglosphere!. But does Goldorak still matter to Quebec and other francophones around the country? Dave Merrill and Chris (aka Kurotsuki) join me to explore the issue, and also help paint one of the best pictures of French-Canadian anime fandom...
2018-12-071h 22
Zannen, CanadaEp.49 - The WOW World Revolution (Probably)WOW Unlimited will be launching a new television channel soon in collaboration with Bell Media, and the chances are looking very good that it will feature an anime line-up of some kind. Why should anyone care about a linear television channel in this day and age? With some notable heavy hitters behind the scenes, as well as an incredibly strong streaming outlet in the form of Crave, this station and brand may have more of an impact than you'd expect. Karl joins me to discuss the potential benefits, as well as some of the dystopian side effects, of where the...
2018-11-081h 17
Zannen, CanadaEp.48 - The Bush Baby Recovery ProjectThe Bush Baby, an anime based on a Canadian novel, was one of a minority of World Masterpiece Theatre titles to receive an English dub. This dub aired on TVO and Access Alberta in 1993 and then... vanished. It was thought to be lost forever, until it was finally recovered in its entirety earlier this year. Rania, who had the series archived for years, joins me in a retrospective look back on both the show itself, as well as the story of how this important historical artifact was preserved for so long. Mike Toole also joins us to shed a little...
2018-10-041h 02
Zannen, CanadaEp.47 - Raj Ramayya of SaskatchewanSince the early 90s, Raj Ramayya has had a rich career in the Japanese music industry, spanning commercials, to children's shows, to video games and, of course, to anime music collaborations with the likes of Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop and Wolf's Rain) and Kevin Penkin (Made in Abyss). He joins me in this episode to talk about how a foreigner from Saskatchewan could achieve such a prosperous career in Japanese media.
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Theme song by Karl Olson. Check out Packet Flood, the album all of this show's music is taken from, on...
2018-09-1032 min
Zannen, CanadaEp.46 - We Beat the Smoke by About Two WeeksSarah joins me to talk about Anime Revolution 2018, including the big improvements from last year, as well as complaining about panels that pad out time with Q&A because they can't fill a full hour with proper content. Incidentally, we get through this topic in about 30 minutes, and then proceed to fill the rest of the episode with discussion about current anime shows this season.
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Theme song by Karl Olson. Check out Packet Flood, the album all...
2018-08-2353 min
Zannen, CanadaEp.45 - Gundam SEED Holds Up Better Than You ThinkWhy was Mobile Suit Gundam SEED a success here but not the United States? Daryl Surat and Jarvis Gray join me to explain, in yet another retrospective episode on anime that have had a unique cultural impact in Canada. (Honestly though, we spend more time ranting about Gundam SEED Destiny, how that show is unfairly lumped in with its predecessor and why you should NOT watch the new HD remastered version of either series under any circumstances whatsoever.)
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2018-06-272h 40
Zannen, CanadaEp.44 - From Ocean to Ocean with Matthew EricksonMatthew Erickson is one of the few voice actors who has worked (physically, at least) at both Ocean Studios locations. He made the leap from working at Blue Water Studios in Calgary to Westwood Studios in Vancouver, and is noted for his roles as Shinn Aska in Gundam SEED Destiny, Amuro Ray in Zeta Gundam and Trunks in the Blue Water dub of Dragonball GT. He joins me in this episode to talk about his experiences as a voice actor across two cities.
2018-05-3058 min
Zannen, CanadaEp.43 - An Eventful April Fools'Karl (aka Ultraklystron) and I reunite to discuss a few things that occurred this past April Fools' Day; namely Sakura-Con 2018 and Reboot: The Guardian Code. Karl also has a lot more to say about the new FLCL than I do.
2018-04-161h 05
Zannen, CanadaEp.42 - Go Nagai's 50th Anniversary of SomethingAre FUNimation and Crunchyroll abandoning theatrical anime in Canada? Is Netflix eradicating unique media phenomena at a national level? Is Violet Evergarden worth coming back to every week? Eryn and I discuss all of this, and Devilman Crybaby too!
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Zannen, CanadaEp.41 - Reliving the Anime Films of 2017Randy and I look back on all of the major theatrical anime releases in Canada from this past year including your name., In This Corner of the World, Sailor Moon R and Love Live! delayed live shows. We also talk about Studio Ghibli screenings moving to Cineplex and whether or not we should just embrace our monopolistic overlords.
2017-12-301h 30Zannen, CanadaEp.40 - Zannensittie Street Kids: Believe in SantaGeoff Thew from Mother's Basement and Dave Merrill of Stupid Comics and Anime Hell fame join me to scrounge for morsels of media goodness in the year that was 2017. Hear us talk about Riverdale, Twin Peaks, Re:Creators and the extremely weird Neddeaus of Duqesne Island, among many other things.
2017-12-131h 53Zannen, CanadaEp.39 - Gundam Wing Part 2: The Podcast That Killed Your AdolescencePan, Ian and I continue our retrospective on Gundam Wing, this time focusing a little more on the series and its themes, including philosophy on war.
2017-11-2753 minZannen, CanadaEp.38 - Gundam Wing Part 1: The Silence of the WaltsGundam Wing was a pivotal title for audiences in Canada, and may have marked a point of division with anime fandom in the US that could never be undone. Ian and Pan join me for a retrospective on this series, and had so much to say that I had to cut it in half!
2017-11-161h 13Zannen, CanadaEp.37 - Netflix Must Fund the Canadian Neo YokioNetflix has committed to investing $500 million into a Canadian production studio over the next five years, but will this be enough to save Canadian media? Will it even be worth it if they can't recreate the lightining-in-a-bottle that is Neo Yokio on anyone's dime? Karl joins me to talk about this, as well as Viceland and that anime Canadian tourism ad.
2017-10-091h 02Zannen, CanadaEp.36 - Ode To TechTV CanadaG4, G4TechTV, ZDTV... no matter what you call it, it had one of the most interesting evolutionary path of any channel on Canadian TV, and some of the most interesting anime selections. Does Anime Current stand the test of time? Jarvis and I try to get to the bottom of that.
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Zannen, CanadaEp.35 - Dissecting AniRevo 2017Amanda joins me to talk about this year's Anime Revolution: the only anime convention sponsored by Church's Chicken. The Vancouver con is far from the best out there, but I'll be damned if it isn't one of the most interesting to talk about. Hear about all of the highs and lows of the 2017 event.
2017-08-251h 30Zannen, CanadaEp.34 - You Can't Escape BundlingJose Argumedo from the One Piece Podcast joins me to share his thoughts on the streaming economy and why we can't quite escape from the bundling tactics that have stigmatized cable for many. We also chat a bit about Discotek releases and Adult Swim.
2017-07-191h 00Zannen, CanadaEp.33 - Albator HellIn another retrospective on anime that have had a unique cultural impact in Canada, Dave Merrill joins me to gush about the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock. Under the localized title "Albator," the 1978 series was once a massive social phenomenon in French-speaking Canada. What made this show resonate so strongly with people? Is it worth checking out today? And... why is Harlock always rocking that Hugo Boss look? Give a listen to find out.
2017-06-021h 14Zannen, CanadaEp.32 - A-Nyaa-of Green GablesJarvis Gray joins me to chat about the good times had at Sakura-Con 2017, the shut down of Nyaa and the unexpected impact this might have on people who need clips or can't stream anime, the lost Anne of Green Gables dub and just how blown away we've been by Persona 5.
2017-05-1254 minZannen, CanadaEp.31 - Nostalgia for Power Rangers is Not PermittedRemember when Power Rangers was banned in Canada by the CBSC? Pan and I sure do! In this episode we recount the somewhat rocky history of Super Sentai in Canada. Also: the Conservative Party of Canada is holding their leadership conference at the same time and place as Anime North! What could this mean?
Episode breakdown:
3:30 - Pan shares her thoughts on Saban's Power Rangers movie
22:00 - How the CBSC ban affected Power Rangers over many years
1:01:00 - The Conservative Party Toronto Leadership Conference will be at the same venue as Anime North... what can we expect?
2017-04-071h 11Zannen, CanadaEp.30 - Don't Forget the "i" in DaingerfieldCrunchyroll recently released a new dub for the third season of Gintama, one of the few recently produced in Vancouver, BC. Michael Daingerfield, the voice of Gintoki, stops by to talk about his work. Patrick also joins me to dig into the new dub.
2017-03-1445 minZannen, CanadaEp.29 - Goodbye HMV, Goodbye LibertyKarl and Corey join me to talk about the sad demise of HMV, how the increasingly restrictive US border under 45 may impact Canadian anime fans, and what you might be missing if you don't have an over-the-air antenna. Also, more musing about anime on CBC.
Episode breakdown:
00:00 - HMV closure
24:00 - The implications of the recent US travel ban
35:00 - Karl becomes enamoured once again with over-the-air local television
57:00 - It's time to demand anime on CBC
1:04:00 - A few words on the new Samurai Jack
2017-02-141h 10Zannen, CanadaEp.28 - Don't Underestimate the Sex Appeal of BeybladeHas Beyblade had a unique cultural impact in Canada? I'm still a little on the fence, but Ashley and Noah join me to make a pretty solid argument.
2017-02-0257 minZannen, CanadaEp.27 - Zannen Christmas BlastTry to find some kind of complacency in this tumultuous 2016 holiday season as Jesse, Eryn, Ian and Randy recount our favourite movies, TV shows, comics and video games from the past year. If you weren’t paying attention to DC’s new Hannah-Barbera comics already, you might want to reconsider now.
Episode Breakdown
2:00 - A look back at anime in Canada over the past year, whether streaming, broadcast or theatrical
26:30 - We share our favourite media from the past year
1:50:00 - What we’re looking forward to in 2017
2016-12-162h 02Zannen, CanadaEp.26 - Don't Tell Us Print Is DeadLissa Pattillo from Seven Seas Entertainment talks about how the manga market has changed over the years, how important it is for the industry to have stuff on TV and the perils of bringing manga (smutty or otherwise) over the US border.
Episode breakdown:
2:15 - Looking back on Kuriousity and changes in the manga market since then
14:00 - Comparing our market to Europe
21:00 - Overcoming the digital serialization gap
35:46 - Problems with Customs and importing manga in Canada
2016-11-2650 minZannen, CanadaEp.25 - Haikyuu GerrymanderingCrunchyroll recently released electoral-style maps breaking down the most popular new anime in each Canadian province and US state, and man were there some notable differences.
Canadian map: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/30-1/feature-crunchyrolls-most-popular-fall-anime-by-provinceterritory
US map: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/10/27/feature-crunchyrolls-most-popular-fall-anime-by-state
Also, in the off chance that you don't know what a fujoshi is, you might want to do some reading, because this term describes Canadian fandom pretty well: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaoi_fandom#Fujoshi
Episode breakdown:
0:30 - Corey talks a bit about his work on "Lucas Bros. Moving Company" and "Major Lazer"
7:30 - We compare...
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Zannen, CanadaEp.24 - The Secret Path: A Remedy For Maple WashingYou must watch "The Secret Path." Directed by Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip, this animated feature recently broadcast on CBC tells the story of Chanie Wenjack who escaped from a residential school in 1966 in a way that no other medium could. Ian Whitcombe joins me to explain why.
"The Secret Path" can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGd764YU9yc
We also take a little time to discuss different subjects, including the end of shomi and the new Escaflowne release from FUNimation.
0:00 - Quick update on the show
2:35 - The Secret Path
25:45 - The death...
2016-10-2943 minZannen, CanadaEp.23 - The Funicrunchimationroll BreakdownJesse and Karl share their thoughts on Crunchyroll and Funimation's recent partnership announcement - hands down the second-most important anime news of the week.
2016-09-0857 min
Spectacular RadioSpectacular Radio Episode 24: “Intervention” Fan-PanelThe Gang of Zach, Greg, & Gerard are joined by Jesse Betteridge (Owner/Creator of the Keep Spectacular Spider-Man Alive Facebook group) to debate the penultimate episode of the first season… and we do mean debate, there are some strong opinions on this one on both sides. They also discuss the show’s cancelation, why a third season is all but impossible, the rumored Mary Jane Watson (At the time) casting in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Plus a new opening for season 2 of the Podcast. And whatever happened to Jesse Garrett!? All this and More! Continue reading
2016-09-0300 minZannen, CanadaEp.22 - Gaping Cultural Flesh WoundsCameron Archer from Gloryosky (sweetposer.com) joins me to talk about industry presence at Canadian anime cons, the new fall TV line-up and... could anime work on the CBC?
2016-09-0351 minZannen, CanadaEp.21 - The Legacy of McPizzaWhen McPizza was test marketed, it never made it outside of our borders. When Pepsi Max was, it spread to countless markets. Karl helps me figure out which junk food analogy best fits Crunchyroll's current strategy. We also talk about Viz streaming on Tubi TV, upcoming Ocean dubs and some thoughts on the Iron Man anime which finished its run on Family CHRGD.
2:25 - Talk about some new shows this season including Amanchu, 91 Days and Mob Psycho 100
14:45 - A quick review of Iron Man on Family CHRGD
25:00 - Hands on with Tubi TV
33:30 - Picking apart Crunchyroll's current Canadian strategy
44;00...
2016-07-3052 minZannen, CanadaEp.20 - Celebrating Four Years of Twenty Years of Sailor MoonSailor Moon is unanimously considered the starting point of modern anime fandom in English-speaking Canada. Is this historical designation still important in an age where the series is receiving US-based redubs and remakes? Randy and Eryn share their thoughts. Also, an interview with the ADR director of the original DiC dub, Roland Parliament, featuring Emily Gonsalves from Moon Chase and the Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration.
Episode Breakdown:
2:55 - We give a rundown of our own personal experiences with Sailor Moon as it rolled out in Canada between 1995-2000
29:00 - Comparing the original Japanese context to the Canadian context
38:42 - Has...
2016-07-171h 40Zannen, CanadaEp.19 - The Full GamutOver 20 years, John Rooney has worked at YTV, Teletoon and DHX Media. Acting as Director of Programming during the Bionix era and helping oversee the launch of Adult Swim Canada, John has overseen many key moments in anime and animation in Canadian media. I ask him to help dispel myths about acquisition, production, and talk also about a bunch of other stuff that will keep you 90s kids satisfied.
Episode breakdown:
39:00 - Inspector Bronco and how Adult Swim Canada was before Corus take-over
45:40 - Why doesn’t Teletoon want to air anime?
50:55 - John takes no responsibility for the Gundam Wi...
2016-06-011h 17Zannen, CanadaEp.18 - So It's Come To This: A Zannen CanCon ShowLINK TO IMPORTANT CANCON SURVEY: http://pch.sondages-surveys.ca/s/dwc/?l=en
The Iron Man anime is hitting... Family CHRGD? What's Viz up to this time? Is there any hope for Canadian content with a new survey from the Ministry of Heritage, or should we just stick with anime forever? Karl returns to share his perspective.
Episode breakdown:
4:30 - The Iron Man anime is hitting Family CHRGD
13:40 - Does Viz have something new in store for Canada? Don't get too excited...
19:10 - The Ministry of Heritage has launched a survey on CanCon. We talk about the state of things...
2016-05-0455 minZannen, CanadaEp.17 - Does CSIS Know I Watched This?A few theatrical updates, and a rundown of the new shows for the spring 2016 season with Corey and Ian.
Episode breakdown:
5:00 - Theatrical updates
9:20 - Everything you need to know about Super Lovers
14:20 - Ian mercifully changes the subject to The Lost Village
18:25 - Streaming issues, Kabenari of the Iron Fortress
29:30 - My Hero Academia, Joker Game, Ace Attorney, Flying Witch, and more!
41:00 - A little bit of streaming and home video talk
2016-04-1847 minZannen, CanadaEp.16 - Forget a New Miyazaki, We Need a New Satoshi KonIn a surprise turn, Mongrel Media will be releasing Mamoru Hosoda's "The Boy and the Beast" in Canada rather than FUNimation - both theatrically AND on home video. Yet we've gotten almost no news about this. Randy Forbister helps speculate on just what on earth is going on with this movie. Also, other theatrical issues, as well as streaming.
Episode breakdown:
0:30 - Quick catch up with Randy
10:35 - The current status of The Boy and the Beast
25:35 - Randy’s Love Live experience and other theatrical stuff
32:15 - Streaming news: Amazon Prime, JoJos and the new Adult Swim app
44:00 - Ad...
2016-03-2444 minZannen, CanadaEp.15 - Inuyasha: Context Over ContentInuyasha made a significant splash when it first debuted on YTV in 2003... far greater than many of us seem to remember, in fact. What were the exact cultural circumstances that caused Inuyasha to dominate Canadian Google searches for years? Ian and Noah help me get to the bottom of this.
Episode Breakdown:
5:45- Our personal experiences with Inuyasha
25:00 - The Japanese context of the show
29:50 - Overview of story and characters
43:55 - The nuances of Inuyasha’s Canadian context
2016-03-181h 08Zannen, CanadaEp.14 - Rick Santorum's Homoerotic Swimming Cartoon ScandalHazel and Bell from the popular webcomic "Always Raining Here" join me to discuss new anime for the winter 2016 season. But first, Karl and I talk about the new policy changes for Canadians on Crunchyroll a few other unfortunate developments
Episode breakdown:
0:15 - Crunchyroll is restricting access for non-premium users! Netflix is blocking VPNs! The Anime Network free lunch is over!
33:00 - Hazel and Bell talk about Erased, Osomatsu-san, Sekko Boys and some BL stuff
2016-02-031h 05Zannen, CanadaEp.13 - You Are Tearing Me Apart, Sugar!Former Zone host Sugar Lyn Beard talks about her time as a host and producer at YTV, an unlikely start in radio and her fond memories working on Sailor Moon S and SuperS. She also shares details on some surprising projects we can expect from her in the future!
2016-01-1741 minZannen, CanadaEp.12 - All-Star Holiday ExtravaganzaGet in the holiday spirit as Jesse, Karl, Eryn and Rin-senpai recount their personal highlights of 2015.
Episode breakdown:
01:00 - News rundown
15:00 - We each share our media highlights of the year
2015-12-241h 16Zannen, CanadaEp.11 - Bishounen Sparkles Make the TPP All BetterA little bit of everything: Adult Swim Canada, geoblocking issues, and a rundown of some of the best and worst new anime now streaming from Japan.
Episode breakdown:
7:00 - Adult Swim schedule updates for November and some thoughts on Two Nuts and a Richard
20:00 - Some news on Canadian dubbing, or lack thereof
28:00 - Streaming gaps, and are shomi and crave viable options for anime?
43:00 - What's been geoblocked?
53:00 - We talk about what shows are streaming now, specifically One Punch Man, Osomatsu-san, Comet Lucifer, and more
1:24:00 - Addendum
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Toonami Faithful Podcast#170 - Toonam-eh? - Featuring Jesse BetteridgeWe take a glimpse outside our little piece of anime heaven over here in the States to hear about the industry in Canada from the host of the Zannen Canada podcast: Jesse Betteridge. Before that, it's business as usual as we bring you the latest Toonami news and recaps for Akame ga Kill and Parasyte. Paul and Jim were both unavailable so Duelist and Caboose are along for the ride.
Your hosts this week are Sketch and Darrell with our returning guests CabooseJr and DuelistG
Music Credits:
“Skyreach” performed by Sora Amamiya
“Let Me Hear” performed by Fear, and Loathing in Las V...
2015-10-182h 00Zannen, CanadaEp.10 - The Love Live Movie and the Politics of WaifusBummed out that Love Live: The School Idol Movie didn't open in any Canadian theatres at all? You're not alone! Randy, Eryn, and Rin-senpai chime in on what they think went wrong with this supposedly "international" theatrical release.
2015-10-0451 minZannen, CanadaEp.09 - Anime on Teletoon? It's More Likely Than You Think!Karl and Brittney join me to take a good hard look at [adult swim] Canada now that we get it, talk about the big changes in children's television stations, and dissect the smidgen of hope for adult-targeted anime that has surfaced on Teletoon.
3:50 - An overview of [adult swim] Canada since their expansion, and some initial impressions of Night Sweats (basically, it’s a good show!)
31:00 - Detangling the mess of changes happening in children’s television with Corus’ launch of The Disney Channel Canada
45:00 - What these changes could mean for anime on TV!
2015-09-101h 06Zannen, CanadaEp.08 - The Worldwide Woes of Adult Swim (or: There Are Bigger Problems Than Toonami)Why doesn't Adult Swim seem to work outside of the United States? Does it just not translate anywhere culturally? Or is it because of corporate politics? Karl Olson (Ultraklystron) returns along with animation storyboarder Corey Barnes (who's worked on Archer, China IL, Superjail! and Axe Cop) to mull over why the subversive network has such a hard time gaining traction in international markets. We also talk about Spider Riders.
4:20 - Anime Revolution and some lessons in Spider Riders nostalgia
12:00 - All about Adult Swim
2015-08-191h 07Zannen, CanadaEp.07 - Can We Just Agree That Anime is More Popular Here?Mike Toole swings by to help determine why anime is more popular in Canada than it is in other regions like the United States. I don't think we find a definitive answer, but along the way we talk about Otakon, the 80s Astro Boy dub that aired on Global, World Masterpiece Theatre on Radio-Canada, and that elusive Dragon Ball Kai Ocean dub.
2015-08-0549 minZannen, CanadaEp.06 - The YTV Anime Master is Not UnstumpableYTV's infamous Anime Master is at last ambushed and unmasked for all to see! But first, Karl and I talk a bit about streaming on MAL, why you shouldn't use Hola after all, and why you should care about not being able to watch NieA_7.
2015-07-171h 06Zannen, CanadaEp.05 - Talking with "PJ" Phil GuerreroRandy and I sit down with Phil Guerrero, former host of YTV's "The Zone" block, who tells us about the loneliness of bingewatching, living the fast life in LA, and what it's like to be haunted by a single, over-used photograph.
Episode breakdown:
02:03 - Phil talks about his time on The Zone.
33:30 - How the internet screwed everything up and why TV personalities just aren’t the same anymore.
50:00 - Snit
52:15 - Exodus to Los Angeles
1:10:30 - Phil talks about his current online streaming project, Mainstream Media Unplugged
Contact:
Jesse: @zannencanada | zannen.ca
Phil Guerrero: @pjfreshphil | Mainstream Media Unplugged: http://ww...
2015-06-271h 20Zannen, CanadaEp.04 - Workaround DystopiaThis episode I'm joined by Lance Heiskell (former Director of Corporate Strategy for FUNimation Entertainment) and Karl Olson (nerdcore rapper Ultraklystron) to talk about anime streaming and simulcasts in Canada. Geoblocking and the inability for American companies to understand the problems with it, the ethics of VPN use, and weighing streaming and broadcast as forms of discovery are all on the agenda.
2015-05-221h 19Zannen, CanadaEp.03 - LA-LI-LU-LELOLAAn interview with the ever insightful Pan, former webmaster of the incredibly popular Canadian anime site LELOLA.net, cosplayer extraordinaire, and Power Rangers aficionado.
2015-05-0454 minZannen, CanadaEp.02 - He Sold His Soul For Bootleg Rock 'n RollThe panel is dominated by Winnipeggers and near-Winnipeggers in our second roundtable discussion of the past and possible future of anime on Canadian TV.
2015-04-091h 06Zannen, CanadaEp.01 - Understandable SkepticismThe premiere episode! This is the first of two roundtable discussions looking back at anime on Canadian TV, musing about some missed opportunities, and speculating about what the future may hold.
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