Here are some upcoming screenshots. The subtitles have not been copied, as to not spoil the story or humor.

A lone knight rides into battle. What type of weapon will he take with him?

Justin X Rose.

Is this guy going to give Matt any trouble?

On stage. How awesome would it be to play at an anime convention near you?

What in the world could be shooting those lasers?

Monday, July 6th 2009 - Be there or be square…

The show aired! Here’s the footage that went on NHK’s “The Netstar” over Japanese national TV:

It was a little weird being interviewed in my apartment, but I tried to go with the flow. First they wanted to film a band rehearsal in Boston, then a performance in LA, and this is what the producers decided to do. The focus of the show was on people who are ‘crazy about Japanese culture,’ so I didn’t take myself too seriously. The people from NHK were really nice, and it was surprising and flattering that so many cosplayers came out for the shoot! (Thanks everyone again.)

It’s definitely wild looking at a Japanese TV show and seeing my own face and song in it. My brother (who is currently teaching English in Japan) said it was really crazy turning on the TV and seeing his brother too.

Oh yeah, the fact that we rickrolled Japan is epic lulz! That’s gotta get written down in some sort of otaku record book…

Has anyone been to Japan? If so, what was it like?

This past spring I attended TAKII 7 (The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational) to help judge. It was a cool, unique little anime event in Philadelphia. The actual karaoke contest was small, but it was fun seeing innovative new ideas that aren’t always done at cons. Thanks to D-Chan for the invite and crash space that weekend, and everyone who organized it. I hope TAKII 8 is even more of a success!

I finally got the pictures off of my camera:

Inside the convention space, which was really cool. The stage was great, I wish LeetStreet Boys was performing on it, lol.

These trees look right out of one of our videos. The weather was great that weekend.

Dealer and exhibitionist… HA HA!

Pic with a fan. ^_^

A Korean high school dance troupe did a performance as the evening entertainment. They rocked!

A little while back I discovered this acoustic cover of “Yuri The Only One” that I enjoyed, and decided to feature here for this week:

The singer has a captivating voice (love the chorus vocals,) and she plays the rhythm guitar very capably. The recording obviously isn’t professionally done, but the performance is great. Nice job, Angelkillsdevils!

Eventually, I want to re-make an acoustic version of “Yuri The Only One.” Maybe with some romantic violins in the mix too. Possibly as a Valentines Day release for next year… Does that excite anybody? (respond in comments)