Summary: Once again, I have convened one of our famous Panel Discussions of Doom(tm). This time, our topic du jour is a look back at the recently-held San Diego Comic-Con 2009. And we're joined by a new guest this time! We also go over a few news items (this is a "news lite" show - I wanted to get the Comic-Con discussion out ASAP), but I still manage to squeeze some "Weird Japan" into the mix. And I also debut a new segment as well - be sure and listen for it! News: Singer/Actress Noriko Sakai Missing after Spouse's Arrest Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works Film Confirmed (Updated) Weird Japan: Workers have daily smile scans (video of the scanner in action) Get your YAAARRR on with the aid of piracy-selling vending machines Housewife Charges Husband $4 for Lunchbox, $50 for Sex Gadget Blessings: Shinto Priest Protects Electronics From Bad Mojo Saitama Mulls Lucky Star Uniforms for Schoolgirls Comic-Con Recap: ANIME! High Art – Pop Culture exhibit at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Running now through Sunday, August 23, 2009 Picks: Danny - Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Hayate no Gotoku! (Season 1 on DVD, Season 2 on Crunchyroll), G.I. Joe A Real American Hero: Season 1.1 [amtap amazon:asin=B000FGG5NK] [amtap amazon:asin=B0028X6L2I] [amtap amazon:asin=B001U9BS38] Dave: The Mighty Boosh (info page on Adult Swim website) [amtap amazon:asin=B002BVUBK0] Me: Ghost Hound [amtap amazon:asin=B002K2KMFO] Cool finds of the week: “PixelPerfect” shows you how to draw and color Manga in Photoshop Robo-maid will make your coffee for you, kill your houseguests for you Mahoromatic: [amtap amazon:asin=B001KXZG32] Plugs: Dave's Comic-Con pics on Flickr The Barer Cave (Danny's blog)
