Anime Utahime ~{an anime music podcast}~

Direct download - MP3: http://animeutahime.com/AUepisode33.mp3

No AAC version this time. It’s not worth it. The MP3 version is 170 MEGABYTES and TWO-AND-A-HALF HOURS as it is. Beware, all those with small hard drives or slow internet connections.

Here we are, the last episode. It was recorded a little over two weeks ago, and took a long time to edit due to its sheer size and the intimidation/procrastination that came about from thinking of its sheer size. And yet despite all that, I still left a great many parts of the episode intact that I would normally have relegated to AUO!, half out of laziness and half to show you guys a bit of behind-the-scenes stuff in-show. Speaking of AUO! - yes, there will be one more episode of AUO! in the near future.

But anyway, here it is… Savor it, bitches.

Also, as we revealed in the episode, our new podcast will be called Robomiko. You can find the new website at http://robomiko.com/, and the new forum at http://robomiko.com/forum/. Remember, grammar and spelling will be heavily enforced. Iggy will ensure it. *evil grin* Planning, brainstorming and testing are still underway, so nothing is up on that website yet, but keep an eye out for us.

Cast Opening: “The Crappy Utahime Megamix” feat. Hinoi Team, Keiichi Oku, Beat Crusaders, and the Ravenous Bunny, with slapdash editing by Eryn Dearden. Also “Sorairo Days (Karaoke)” by Shoko Nakagawa (Gurren Lagann)
Cast Closing: “Rose and Release” by Masami Okui (Revolutionary Girl Utena)

Songs played today:

• “Tabi no Tochuu” by Natsumi Kiyoura (Spice and Wolf)
• “Okashi no Uta” by Aya Hisakawa and Yumi Touma (Cardcaptor Sakura - Leave it to Kero-chan! theatrical short)
• “Aka to Kuro” by ALI Project (Noir)
• “Link” by L’arc~en~Ciel (Full Metal Alchemist: The Conquerer of Shamballa)
• “Breeze” by Megumi Hayashibara (Slayers TRY)
• “Gotta Knock A Little Harder” by Mai Yamane (Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door)
• “Galaxy Baban-ga Bang!” by Angel-tai (Galaxy Angel)
• “To All Tha Dreamers” by SOUL’d OUT (Yakitate!! Japan)
• “Tsuki no Ie” by Akino Arai (Outlaw Star)
• “Kun no Soba de - Hikari no Theme” by Gurin (Pocket Monsters: Diamond and Pearl) *requested by fruitsbasket’s friend!
• “Pinocchio” by Ore Ska Band (Naruto) *requested by toppyoushimonai!
• “Hikari Sasuhou” by BACK-ON (Murder Princess) *requested by icedragonskater!
• “Lost My Music” by Aya Hirano (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) *requested by Makoto!
• “‘Libera Me’ From Hell” by Tarantula (from Hi-Timez) and Yuri Kasahara (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) *requested by immrpopo!
• “Fields of Hope” by Rie Tanaka (Gundam Seed Destiny) *requested by Mani!
• A special, fired-up performance by Eryn to end things off!

References:
Screw references. I’m going home.

Direct download - MP3: http://animeutahime.com/AUepisode32.mp3
Direct download - Enhanced AAC: http://animeutahime.com/AAC_AUepisode32.m4a

In short: the reason this episode is extremely late is because ANIME UTAHIME IS ENDING IN ONE MORE EPISODE AFTER THIS. Listen to the announcement at the beginning of this ep for more details, or check out the following forum thread: click here!

Merry Valentines Day!

Cast Opening: “Santa ga Gai ni Yatte” by BON-BON BLANCO
Cast Closing: “Christmas” by Judy & Mary

Songs played today:

• “Rocket” by Polysics (Moyashimon)
• “Yorokobi no Carol” by Junko Iwao and Tomoeda Shougakkou Chorus Club (Cardcaptor Sakura)
• “Winter Bells” by Mai Kuraki (Detective Conan)
• “Hero’s Come Back!!” by nobodyknows+ (Naruto: Shippuuden) *requested by mrun0riginal and shikamarugirl!
• “Sayonara Solitaire” by Saeko Chiba (Chrono Crusade) *requested by requested by Leah/jangme27!
• “10 Years After” by Chihiro Yonekura (Gundam 08th M.S. Team) *requested by LordJecks!

References:
Polysics cover of “My Sharona” @ YouTube
Detective Conan @ Anime News Network

Direct Download - http://animeutahime.com/AUOepisode02.mp3

Rory! Who’s that? Who’s that?

Episode 32 of AU is on the way. So, think of this episode of AUO! as a sign that it will be here soon.

Corresponds to: AU Episode 32

Cast Opening: “Panorama Ranman” by Shinkichi Mitsumune (Revolutionary Girl Utena)
Cast Closing: “Campas Dandy” by Shinkichi Mitsumune (Revolutionary Girl Utena)
Bumper: “Sideman Strut Short” by ??? (Apple iLife Sound Effects)

Links:
Popples.org
The Muppet Christmas Carol @ IMDb
Hugh Laurie sings “Mystery” in the pilot for “A Bit of Fry & Laurie”

Direct download - MP3: http://animeutahime.com/AUepisode31.mp3
Direct download - Enhanced AAC: http://animeutahime.com/AAC_AUepisode31.m4a

Guest: John Astle, formerly of Anime Music Podcast

We got a taste of a British invasion in episode 9 when Peter Shillito was on the show, and now one of the notorious Albionic denizens has struck again!

Cast Opening: “Hey Mr. DJ” by Hinoi Team
Cast Closing: “Tequila” by The Champs
Soundbytes: “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap

Songs played today:

• “Tane wo Maku Hibi” by Kousuke Atari (Bleach)
• “Innocent Starter” by Nana Mizuki (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha)
• “Ask DNA” by The Seatbelts featuring Raj Ramayya (Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door)
• “Half Pain” by Bana (Witch Hunter Robin) *requested by Erik in St. Louis!
• “The World” by Nightmare (Death Note) *requested by mrun0riginal and cellymaphone!
• “What’s Up People?!” by Maximum the Hormone (Death Note) *requested by John Astle!

References:
Anime Music Podcast
Kousuke Atari official website
Negima Drama Episode 1 pictures and impressions @ Random Curiosity
An Open Letter to the Industry (editorial by Justin Sevakis) @ Anime News Network
John’s AMVs and such
The Shooting/Dear Sister @ Wikipedia
Raj Ramayya @ Wikipedia
Saskatchewan @ Wikipedia (contains what “Saskatchewan” actually means!)
Buy “Tane wo Maku Hibi” single
Buy “Innocent Starter” single
Buy “Ask DNA” single
Buy “Shell”/”Half Pain” single
Buy “The World” single
Buy Zawa.. ..Zawa.. .. ..Z.. Zawa.. .. .. ..Zawa (contains “What’s Up People?!”)

I’m sure you’re all excited to see the new look of the site, and the new episodes popping up in your podcast feed. We’re excited to be back. ^_^ But are you not sure if you’ve seen everything that’s new yet? Well, here’s a list of everything that’s been updated:

• Request specials! Episode 28 and episode 29 - both created to both test out the capabilities of GarageBand and to catch up somewhat on the backlog of requests.
• AU Reborn! Episode 30 - the true rebirth of the cast, with a new format and new co-host. Still working on sound quality, but hey, that’ll come real soon.
• Enhanced episodes - starting with episode 28, those who are able to take advantage of AAC files (especially iPod owners) can now access a special feed with versions of episodes enhanced with chapters, artwork, and links.
• New website theme - Not exactly a new layout, but it’s fresh on the eyes. And who can say no to our super cute new mascot, Miku Hatsune of Vocaloid 2?
• Updated profiles - Go to the About the Hosts section to see our new profile blurbs!
• PodcastAlley - The sidebar now sports a little PodcastAlley icon so that you can go and vote for AU every month. Soon we should have a Podcast Pickle icon too. ^^
• New podcast! Episode 01 - That’s right, AU now has a spin-off show called AUO! (pronounce it “OW!”), which stands for Anime Utahime Outtakes! As you can probably guess, this show features collections of choice parts cut from regular AU episodes, from stupid jokes to unrelated, but still interesting tangents. If you like the way Iggy and I bounce off of each other, you’ll probably like this show. Subscribe via the RSS link in the sidebar.

Direct Download - http://animeutahime.com/AUOepisode01.mp3

Are you groping my ass? I’m going to tae-bo you into Texas!

Corresponds to: AU Episode 30

Cast Opening: “Panorama Ranman” by Shinkichi Mitsumune (Revolutionary Girl Utena)
Cast Closing: “Campas Dandy” by Shinkichi Mitsumune (Revolutionary Girl Utena)
Bumper: “Jingle ~ It Doesn’t End Here” by Masakazu Sugimori (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney)

Links:
Ages of consent in North America - Canada
John Lasseter article
OmNomNomNom.com
CatsInSinks.com
Cat Washing Machine

Direct download - MP3: http://animeutahime.com/AUepisode30.mp3
Direct download - Enhanced AAC: http://animeutahime.com/AAC_AUepisode30.m4a

“Yomigaeru” means “to be reborn” or “to revive.” And that we are, with a new format, a new way of editing episodes, soon to get new mics (hey, not all new-reborns are perfect), and best of all, a new co-host - Iggy Waffle! Listen as she and her crack cookies turn AU upside-down for the better!

Cast Opening: “Hey Mr. DJ” by Hinoi Team
Cast Closing: “Tequila” by The Champs

Songs played today:

• “Disarm Dreamer” by Misato Aki (Genshiken 2)
• “Koi wo Suru Tabi ni Kizutsukiyasuku” by Suirei (Nurse Angel Ririka SOS)
• “Kimi ni Juice wo Katte Ageru” by Group Tamashii (Keroro Gunsou)
• “By Her (Endless Travelling Map)” by Up Hold (Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad) *requested by cielmort!
• “Happily Ever After” by Shouko Nakagawa (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) *requested by Choly!
• “I Wanna Go to a Place…” by Rie Fu (Gundam Seed Destiny) *requested by bankotsu!

References:
Genshiken 2 opening sequence @ YouTube
Nurse Angel Ririka SOS opening sequence @ YouTube
“Koi wo Suru Tabi ni Kizutsukiyasuku” lyrics transcription and translation
Keroro Gunsou third opening sequence @ YouTube
Keroro Gunsou ninth ending sequence (”Kurutto Mawatte Ikkaiten”) @ YouTube
Viga the Otagal podcast
Eryn “casts around” with Viga the Otagal
Polyamory.org
Cat Washing Machine
Buy “Disarm Dreamer” single
Heart Aid First (Ririka OST 1) Track List
Buy “Kimi ni Juice” single
Buy Beck OST 1
Buy “Sorairo Days” single (contains “Happily Ever After”)
Buy “I Wanna Go To A Place” single

Direct download - MP3: http://animeutahime.com/AUepisode29.mp3
Direct download - Enhanced AAC: http://animeutahime.com/AAC_AUepisode29.m4a

Cast Opening: “E.C.D.T.” by Beat Crusaders
Cast Closing: “Night Walk” by ??? (Rhythm Tengoku)

Six more requests dealt with, but not by Eryn. Instead, today’s episode is hosted by someone known only as “Vicki”… Beware, today’s episode may be incredibly annoying apart from the music!

Songs played today:

• “Guri Guri” by Hiromi Satou (Green Green) *requested by Bwian!
• “Odoru Aka-chan Ningen” by Kenji Ohtsuki and Kitsutaka (Welcome to the NHK!) *requested by xcell!
• “The Beautiful World” by Ai Maeda (Kino’s Journey) *requested by requested by James Cheatum!
• “Run Rabbit Junk” by Yoko Kanno (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) *requested by Lord Jecks!
• “Hemisphere” by Maaya Sakamoto (RahXephon) *requested by Terror of Death!
• “*~Asterisk~ Romantic Version” by Orange Range (Bleach) *requested by Bankruyyu!

References:
PlainTalk - Apple’s speech synthesis system
Anime Music Podcast (or what remains of it)
Green Green opening sequence @ YouTube (WARNING! NUDITY!)
“Odoru Aka-chan Ningen” lyrics translation
Buy “Guri Guri” single
Buy “Odoru Aka-chan Ningen” single
Buy “The Beautiful World” single
Buy GitS:SAC OST 1
Buy “Hemisphere” single
Buy “*~Asterisk” single

Direct download - MP3: http://animeutahime.com/AUepisode28.mp3
Direct download - Enhanced AAC: http://animeutahime.com/AAC_AUepisode28.m4a

Six requests dealt with here, and six will be dealt with next episode too! Two apologies, though: 1) sorry, I accidentally put in the TV size version of “Lilium” instead of the full version, and I was too lazy to go back and correct this; 2) I couldn’t find the real version of “Juuni Genmukyoku,” so today we’ll have the piano version instead.

Guest: None

Cast Opening: “E.C.D.T.” by Beat Crusaders
Cast Closing: “Night Walk” by ??? (Rhythm Tengoku)

Songs played today:

• “Lilium (TV Size)” by Kumiko Noma (Elfen Lied) *requested by Terror of Death and zanarah!
• “I Do” by Ilaria Graziano; composed by Yoko Kanno (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) *requested by vknightbd and icedragonskater!
• “Hare Hare Yukai” by Aya Hirano, Yuki Gotou, and Minori Chihara (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) *requested by requested by Sylent_Viper and Nakima!
• “Nothing Can Be Explained [Vocal Version]” by Mike Wyzgowski (Bleach) *requested by Terror of Death!
• “Juuni Genmukyoku [Piano Version]” composed by Ryo Kunihiko (Juuni Kokki) *requested by Lord Jecks!
• “Heart Beat” by Maria (Deltora Quest) *requested by gaffling!
• Extra Pick! “Hey Now!” by COOLON (Deltora Quest) *requested by ME!

References:
Elfen Lied opening sequence @ YouTube
Ilaria Graziano @ Wikipedia
Juuni Kokki opening sequence featuring the original version of “Juuni Genmukyoku” @ Youtube
Official Deltora Quest books website @ Scholastic
Deltora Quest second ending sequence @ YouTube
Where the hell do you buy the Elfen Lied OST?! o_O
Buy GitS:SAC OST 2
Buy “Hare Hare Yukai” single
Buy Bleach OST 1
Buy Juuni Kokki OST 1
Buy “Heart Beat” single

Until further notice, Anime Utahime will be taking an official hiatus. I’ve been having a lot of qualms lately about the technical audio quality and the content of the shows, and I think I need to do some re-working and experimenting to make those things better.

On the technical side, I’d like to either buy new or alter existing equipment, figure out a better way to post-process my audio, and make it so that the volume from episode to episode is louder and more consistent.

On the content side, I’d like to seriously decide whether the upcoming releases segment is worth keeping (and if it is, how to make it more interesting/relevant), rearrange/drop/add other segments, and see about maybe getting an actual co-host that will be in most new episodes (possibly Iggy? one of the Dai-casters? a forum denizen? not sure).