tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31186740710850193722024-03-10T23:23:35.588-04:00Propeller AnimeWe are Orlando's Mightiest Anime Club! Founded in 2006, our goal is to promote good anime and provide quality events that fans of Japanese animation can enjoy.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.comBlogger465125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-43966612786690436522019-10-19T13:18:00.001-04:002019-10-19T13:18:24.834-04:00Panels at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the tenth consecutive year in a row, Propeller Anime will be hosting panels at <a href="https://awa-con.com/">Anime Weekend Atlanta</a>. It's an amazing weekend for fans who are passionate about anime and Japanese pop culture. It's also going to be the most lit Halloween party, taking place October 31st to November 3rd.<br />
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<b>The Modern Renaissance of Lupin the 3rd</b><br /><i>Friday, November 1st, 2:00pm to 3:00pm</i><br />
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Lupin the 3rd has been a beloved anime and manga series for decades, but in the 2010s, the franchise has really hit it's highest points. With slick art, clever storytelling, and bold direction, we break down what may be the best era of Lupin.<br />
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<b>It's MANIME X! Ten Years of Manly Anime (18+)</b><br /><i>Saturday, November 2nd, 8:00pm to 9:30pm</i><br />
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It's been ten strong years of MANIME. We all became better for it. Headbutts, beef jerky, and the manliest anime ever got us this far, and we do it once more time. But this year, we also pay tribute to the legendary Kazuo Koike, Be there for one big manly roar! (And many more.)<br />
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<br />Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-67615911880510645232019-09-11T08:58:00.003-04:002019-09-11T08:58:42.535-04:00Orlando Anime Day Meetup and Lunch (9/14)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.orlando.animeday.net/">Orlando Anime Day</a> is the one day anime marketplace that will be taking place Saturday, September 14th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on International Drive. Orlando Anime Day is not really an anime convention, but it features an over 5,000 sq ft dealers room, video room, panel room, prize giveaways, raffle drawings, and and costume contest. With a $5 admission fee, it draws in a whole lot of fans.<br />
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Orlando Anime Day starts at 10:00am and ends at 6:30pm. We will have lunch at 2:00pm at the nearby <b>Red Robin</b>. (8167 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819) Everyone who is going should be there and done by then.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-38607646739297982482019-07-30T16:36:00.000-04:002019-07-30T16:36:58.067-04:00We'll be at AFO 20 with panels!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coming up August 9th to 11th is <a href="http://animefestivalorlando.com/">Anime Festival Orlando</a> at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on International Drive. It's wild that AFO has been around for 2 decades and we're honored to have been a part of many of them.<br />
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This year is no exception. It's thanks to the awesome fans at AFO that we keep coming back. So we have a couple panels on the schedule for you to enjoy.<br />
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<b><u>Friday, August 9th</u></b><br />
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11:00pm to 12:30am - Panel Room 1<br />
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It will be a good weekend, with some great guests like Steven Blum, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Jason David Frank, Mega Ran, Johnny Yong Bosch, and many more. We look forward to seeing you there.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-55198427288310521392019-06-19T11:16:00.000-04:002019-06-19T11:16:00.880-04:00Panels at CEO Daytona 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Friday, June 28th to Sunday, June 30th is <a href="http://ceogaming.org/">CEO Daytona</a> at the Ocean Center on Daytona Beach. It will be a weekend of fighting game tournaments, <a href="https://ceogaming.org/fyterfest/">All Elite Wrestling</a>, 24 hour arcades, vendors, artists and panels. And that's where we come in. We have TWO panels at CEO Daytona.<br />
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<b><u>Talkin' SNK: The Future is Now</u></b><br />
<i>Friday, June 28th at 5:00pm in Panel Room 1 (OC 103)</i><br /><br />
From the ashes of NEOGEO, SNK has risen to solidify it's place in the fighting game world. We talk about the ups and downs SNK had while they reinvented key franchises like <i>The King of Fighters</i>, <i>Samurai Shodown</i>, and <i>Metal Slug</i>, the NEOGEO mini, pachinko, and what might be next for the iconic developer.<br /><br /><b><u>Fighting Game Name that Tune: TURBO</u></b><br />Saturday, June 29th at 4:30pm in Panel Room 1 (OC 103)<br />
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How well do you know your favorite fighting game soundtracks? We play a track, you name the game it's from. Test your knowledge in SIX time-attack rounds with different themes and win prizes.</div>
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3-day and 1-day spectator passes are <a href="https://ceogaming.org/ceo/register/">still available</a>. Get yours now and see you at CEO 2019!</div>
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Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-45565568926578068562019-06-17T16:38:00.002-04:002019-06-19T11:03:04.396-04:00Whisper of the Heart Theater Gathering (7/2)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/series/studio-ghibli-fest">GhibliFest</a> is in full swing and there are few new movies in the lineup, including Whisper of the Heart, directed by Studio Ghibli key animator and animation director Yoshifumi Kondo and written by Hayao Miyazaki.<br />
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We're going to the 7:00pm showing on Tuesday, July 2nd at Regal Waterford Lakes by UCF.<br />
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<i>Shizuku Tsukishima, a young girl in junior high, loves to read. Yet, every time she opens a library book, it seems the same name appears on the cards: "Seiji Amasawa". As Shizuku learns who this person is, she also begins to learn about herself and her goals in life—a discovery that will change her life forever.</i></div>
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Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-55520209720264539642019-05-30T10:29:00.001-04:002019-05-30T10:29:32.437-04:00Bowling Party this Sunday! (6/2)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even though Anime Nite Orlando is retired doesn't mean we can't be friends. A bowling party has been requested and we are going to do that at <a href="http://www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalk/">Boardwalk Bowl</a> on Sunday June 2nd! It's always great to get together and do this. Even if you don't like bowling, it's still a great time to come and hang out.<br />
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We're going to meet up at 1:00pm. For those bowling, the Sunday deal is $9 for 2 games and shoe rental.Boardwalk Bowl also has an arcade, restaurant, and bar. Boardwalk Bowl is located at 10749 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, Florida 32817. See you there!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-4364802781661161172019-03-22T16:16:00.000-04:002019-03-22T16:16:05.864-04:00The End of Anime Nite Orlando. What's Next?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This month marked six years of showing anime at Bikkuri Lounge, and Propeller Anime has showed fans great anime of different genres and eras for over 12 years.<br />
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Last night, we showed <i><b>Akira</b></i>, an essential anime classic that takes place in 2019, and <i><b>Redline</b></i>, a film that many consider to be the turning point from anime would exit the dark ages. This massive double-feature was not just a way to celebrate six years with Bikkuri Lounge, but a way to end Anime Nite Orlando.<br />
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After our 10 year anniversary, I had thought how much longer we were going to keep going. Orlando is a transient town, and while the membership of our club changes every several years, I have always remained. From our first meeting on October 22nd, 2006, to March 21st, 2019, regardless of my health, financial situation, career situation, or anything else, I was at every anime showing we had.<br />
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Most people don't do that. That is not a normal thing for someone to do. Nobody in their right mind runs an anime club for over 12 years. But I did, because I love anime and because I enjoy the camaraderie of fellow anime fans who are passionate of this fun and exciting art form.<br />
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Over our 12 years, Propeller Anime, held around 250 showings, spread across Full Sail University, Tatame Lounge, The Geek Easy, Bikkuri Lounge, and even that one time at the downtown Cobb Cinema. Imagine being at all those. I was.<br />
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For the last several years, turnouts at Anime Nite Orlando have been steady and meetings have been fun. Our relationship at Bikkuri Lounge has been great during that whole time, so what happened?<br />
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I had a conversation with Diana Galvin in 2017. I have known Diana for over 8 years. I first met her when she was the president of Anime Spot at the University of Central Florida. Her dedication to the anime community here with her work at Anime Festival Orlando, Holiday Matsuri, and elsewhere is outstanding. She has been a great friend and someone I could always confide in on matters both personal and relative to the anime community here in Orlando. It was before our 11th anniversary. I told her I felt I was ready to start moving on, and discussed how I should end it.<br />
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I had decided that December 2018 would be the final Anime Nite Orlando. As we got close, I realized that the holidays would make it challenging to get everyone there. So I decided that ending the event in March, after 6 years at Bikkuri Lounge, would be just as good if not better. (Plus, I could fit in a couple more bucket-list items like <i>Giant Robo</i> and <i>Patlabor</i>.)<br />
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For those who don't know, I used to work for <a href="https://www.animefestivalorlando.com/">Anime Festival Orlando</a>. I believe I was officially made staff after the 2009 edition. (The years blur after a while.) I was really excited for the opportunity and busted my ass for that convention for many years. Along the way, I started traveling. I went to big conventions like Anime Weekend Atlanta, Otakon, and MAGFest. Seeing each of those events for the first time were life changing experiences. Those events are light years ahead of anything we have in Florida, and they showed me that we could do more, do better.<br />
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I started to learn how certain things were done at these conventions, what they did different from us, what they did better, and what fans got really excited for. I spent several years do whatever I could to influence change toward that direction. Beyond overhauling the approach to panel programming, it was for naught. AFO was not my convention; it was someone else's and it seemed like they were content with how the convention has been. After a few more years of working for AFO, I decided to move on. It shocked a lot of people, because everyone just assumed I would always be a part of AFO.<br />
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During time, I accepted an offer to work for <a href="https://ceogaming.org/">CEO Gaming</a> and my other event, <a href="http://www.ongakuoverdrive.com/">Ongaku Overdrive</a>, had finally started to take off with big, video game-themed events. While my workload for CEO is not as intense as it was for AFO, I expect it to ramp up. As for Ongaku Overdrive, I have nearly gone all in on it, short of quitting my job to have more time for it. Not only that, there were other endeavors and goals I had and they thing that has kept me from pursuing those has been time.<br />
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Over the last couple years, if I could find ways to make it easier for me to run Anime Nite Orlando and Propeller Anime so it took up less of my time, I would. I don't think that is fair to those who were supporters of ours. But my passion for running an anime club has waned over the last couple years. It's not just figuring out what anime to show each month, but interacting with so many people.<br />
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While I am lucky and grateful to meet so many wonderful people over these 12 years, there were some who were life lessons. That can be draining and I think that is part of the reason many people who start running events don't stick around for long. (Well, that and the whole "it's work" part.) While hanging out and watching anime with a venue full of people and eating sushi is a lot of fun, everything that goes into that became very routine. Like with AFO, I think people just assumed I would always run Anime Nite Orlando.<br />
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I didn't want to overstay our welcome. Past anime clubs here in Florida have, much to the detriment of the community. I didn't want Propeller Anime to be like that. I don't want to be one of those guys in his 40s hanging out at anime conventions trying to cling to relevance at the expense of everything else. That's a sad existence. While I dedicate a lot of myself to putting on all kinds of events, I do have a life outside of it as well.<br />
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My only regret is that I could not find a successor. I didn't want to pass on Propeller Anime, Anime Nite Orlando, and all the responsibilities and expectations of those things if nobody could handle it long-term. I know a few of you are thinking "Why not Diana?" Diana is very competent, but her plate is full and I think it's unfair that every time something related to anime around here needs to be rescued, it's either me or Diana that is depended on to do it. It's time for some new people to step up and start something new and exciting.<br />
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What I hope with this announcement is that someone, preferably much younger and energetic than me, will step up and start their own anime club somewhere in Orlando. New blood is a good thing and Orlando desperately needs some. It's a lot more work than it looks, but it's very rewarding. Propeller Anime helped me grow as a person, opened up a lot of opportunities for me, started hundred of friendships, and even resulted in having a wonderful girlfriend. (Follow <a href="http://stellarnan.com/">Stellarnan</a>!)<br />
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I will still be around of course. If you have not been to an Ongaku Overdrive event, you definitely should do that this year. They are a lot of fun and I have been working to make those events be more than music. Plus, CEO Daytona and CEOtaku are going to be amazing. I'll be at Anime Festival Orlando, Free Play Florida, MomoCon, and Anime Weekend Atlanta. Maybe Otakon and Holiday Matsuri too. I'll still be at local spots like The Geek Easy and Player 1. (Maybe I'll try going to some other places too!) So this is not goodbye, but the end of a chapter of my life that you all let me have.<br />
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Since I made that very difficult announcement last night I got some questions, and I will answer them here:<br />
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<b>Can we still do meetups like bowling? </b>I'll think about it. Just because I ended Anime Nite Orlando, doesn't mean I am done hanging out with friends. Humans like me still crave social interaction and fun times. I do have a lot on my plate right now, but maybe in a month or so I can put together an organised hangout.<br />
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<b>Will you still use the Propeller Anime social media?</b> We spent so many years building it up. I notice when I post neat anime news and fun memes, you guys react to that a lot, so I will still use our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PropellerAnime">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/PropellerAnime">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PropellerAnime">Instagram</a> for that on occasion.<br />
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<b>Are you done doing panels at conventions?</b> What about MANIME? While I promoted <b>It's MANIME! The Manly Anime Panel!</b> through Propeller Anime and vice-versa, it has developed it's own identity and the world needs MANIME, now more than ever. (I feel like I say this every year. The world really needs to get its act together.) I plan to submit a couple panels to Anime Festival Orlando, Otakon, and Anime Weekend Atlanta. If those get approved, you will find out about it here and elsewhere. I will probably change my approach to panels as well the content I present next year.<br />
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<b>What about the Halloween/anniversary party?</b> - That party has caused me a lot of stress over the years. Plus, I pay all expenses out of pocket. We sell raffle tickets for prizes to recoup some costs, but that party bleeds money from my bank account. That was okay for a while, because I wanted to show thanks for the support you guys give all year-round, but we are no longer year-round. On top of that, I have <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANSbsrsngQs">a really big event</a> in November that I want to focus on. Last year's party was really fun, but I highly doubt I will do it again.<br />
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<b>Are you selling your projector and screen?</b> No. Actually, those will be making an appearance at CEO Daytona and any local convention that wants to rent from me. I also can compliment your game room with good game setups and monitors. I offer low rates.<br />
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<b>Are nerdcore and video game music really that good?</b> It is at Onagku Overdrive. Come through!<br />
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<b>What about charity events? </b>We've had drives the last few years at Anime Nite Orlando. They were super awesome and helped out so many people in need. I miss doing an actual event, and would be open to working with some good people on something. I have ideas. Hit me up if you are down.<br />
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<b>Will you still watch anime? </b>Hell yeah! They just greenlit another season of Baki. My body is ready.. I will die an anime fan. It has been decided.<br />
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Wow, you made it all the way here. I am as shocked as you. But seriously, thank you all for coming out, whether it was every month or once in a while. It means a lot to me. Also shoutouts to FUNimation, Discotek Media, Sentai Filmworks, and Aniplex USA for letting us show their titles, and to our friends at Anime Orlando Inc and Anime Spot for their support. Anime is pretty cool and brings a lot of people from all walks of life together. Let's hope that keeps going in the future. I wish the next generation, should they step up, the best of luck.<br />
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Kent Ward<br />
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<b>TL;DR</b> I am ending Anime Nite Orlando because I have done this for so long and it's time to move on. Thank you.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com86tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-48127764846291876682019-03-01T15:30:00.000-05:002019-03-01T15:30:08.237-05:00Anime Nite Orlando Double Feature! Akira x Redline (3/21)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Propeller Anime celebrates SIX years at Bikkuri Lounge with a big Double Feature: Takeshi Koike's <i><b>REDLINE</b></i>, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and Katsuhito Otomo's <i><b>AKIRA</b></i>, which takes place in the year 2019.
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<b>AKIRA description from ANN Encyclopedia:</b><br />
In the year 2019, thirty-one years have passed since the outbreak of World War III. In Neo-Tokyo, all authority is waging a never-ending struggle against the underground that virtually rules the shattered city. A top-secret child with amazing powers of the minds breaks free from custody and accidentally gets a motorcycle gang involved in the project. The incident triggers psychic powers within one of the members, Tetsuo, and he is taken by the army and experimented on. His mind has been warped and is now on the path of war, exacting revenge on the society that once called him weak.
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Every 5 years the race called "Redline" is held at a surprise location revealed shortly before the race begins. This time around it's being held on Roboworld, much to the dismay of Roboworld's militant government which has no intention of allowing the race to proceed. The race has no rules—whoever crosses the Redline first, wins. Sweet JP is a rare breed of racer who prefers retro style and raw power over high tech gadgets and weaponry. Troubled by their involvement with the mob, Sweet JP and his team just want a clean shot at winning the race. Sonoshee McLaren is a skilled and highly competitive rising star in the racing circuit. She beat JP in the last qualifier and caught his eye. Up against lethal hostility from Roboworld's government and their fellow racers, JP and Sonoshee are pushed to their limits in the race for the Redline.
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In addition to great anime and food, we will also have a prize raffle with some fantastic anime swag to give away! You get a raffle ticket just for coming in; how about that? Keep in mind that Anime MST3K is banned at our events, so please be respectful to your fellow anime fan.
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<b>About Anime Nite Orlando: </b>
Anime Nite Orlando is a dinner theater-inspired event that showcases the best in Japanese animation. Propeller Anime hosts this event every month at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL. This event is free and doors open at 7:00pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.
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Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-66691317339101957692019-02-01T13:56:00.002-05:002019-02-20T09:36:34.250-05:00Anime Nite Orlando: Mecha Night (2/21)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy February! Actually, it's very happy because we are going with robots this month! It's been a while, and we've done nights dedicated to <i>Gundam</i>, <i>Macross</i>, and <i>Evangelion</i>. On February 21st, we're presenting a fun night of great mecha anime that doesn't follow into the big three franchises.<br />
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We'll have a mix of great mecha anime, and we have bucket list items like Mamoru Oshii's <b style="font-style: italic;">Patlabor</b><span style="font-style: italic;">,</span><b style="font-style: italic;"> Giant Robo</b><span style="font-style: italic;">,</span> and <b><i>Battle Angel</i></b>!<br />
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<i>The year is 1999 and Tokyo’s Mobile Police have a new weapon in the war on crime—advanced robots called Labors are used to combat criminals who would use the new technology for illegal means. The suicide of a mysterious man on the massive Babylon Project construction site sets off a cascade of events that may signal the destruction of Tokyo.</i><br />
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<i>Doc Ido, a doctor and mechanic who lives and works in the hellish, postapocalyptic "Scrapyard", finds the - miraculously preserved - remains of a female cyborg in a junk heap. After he revives and rebuilds her, the preternaturally strong, amnesiac "Gally" begins to forge a life for herself in a world where every day can bring a fight for life.
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In addition to great anime and food, we will also have a prize raffle with some fantastic anime swag to give away! You get a raffle ticket just for coming in; how about that? Keep in mind that Anime MST3K is banned at our events, so please be respectful to your fellow anime fan.
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<b>About Anime Nite Orlando:
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Anime Nite Orlando is a dinner theater-inspired event that showcases the best in Japanese animation. Propeller Anime hosts this event every month at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL. This event is free and doors open at 7:30pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.
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Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-59169935284950157452019-01-30T11:04:00.001-05:002019-01-30T11:04:45.449-05:00Orlando Anime Day this Saturday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple times a year, <a href="http://orlando.animeday.net/">Orlando Anime Day</a> occurs as a one-day anime market place. There is a vendor room, as well as some game setups, raffles, and panels. It's not really a traditional anime convention, but for $5, it's not a bad time. Plus, a lot of us are there so that makes it fun.<br />
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The next one is this Saturday, February 2nd at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. We'll do lunch at the nearby Red Robin at 1:30pm. Orlando Anime Day is a pretty chill time and we look forward to seeing you!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-2423809959793493392018-12-28T11:42:00.001-05:002019-01-08T08:43:55.339-05:00Anime Nite Orlando: Best of 2018 Showcase (1/17)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The year 2018 brought us a wide range of anime, both good and bad. But on Thursday, January 17th at <a href="http://bikkuricorp.com/">Bikkuri Lounge</a>, we look back on <b>Best of 2018</b> with our first <b>Anime Nite Orlando</b> of 2019. Best of all, you decide the lineup!<br />
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The polls are open now until Tuesday, January 8th at 10:00pm. You pick what you think are the best 3 anime series that premiered in 2018 and we'll add up all the votes and the top 4 anime voted is what we will show!<br />
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<b>About Anime Nite Orlando:
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Anime Nite Orlando is a dinner theater-inspired event that showcases the best in Japanese animation. Propeller Anime hosts this event every month at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL. This event is free and doors open at 7:30pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.
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Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-57477667827197664942018-12-24T11:34:00.000-05:002018-12-28T11:35:17.259-05:00Thank You For Your Toy Donations!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For our final <a href="http://www.propelleranime.com/2018/11/anime-nite-orlando-w-holiday-toy-drive.html">Anime Nite Orlando of 2018,</a> we had an amazing toy drive. Thank you to all who came. It was one of our biggest hauls of the year and the next day, Kent delivered it all to <a href="https://www.floridahospital.com/children">Florida Hospital for Children</a>.<br />
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There are over 200 hundred children at Florida Hospital for Children here in Orlando at a given time. Being there on Christmas is definitely not a great way to spend the holidays, and family bills on top of that, but with your donations, you helped many kids have a great Christmas. Shout outs to Nussie and the team for working with us and doing everything the do at the hospital.<br />
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We do a lot for the anime community here in Orlando, but it's stuff like this that is truly special. Thank you all for helping out and have a great rest of 2018.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-10599340385728566492018-12-18T08:00:00.000-05:002018-12-18T08:49:14.535-05:00Anime Nite Orlando w/ Holiday Toy Drive (12/20)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Propeller Anime closes out 2018 with a bang and a great cause. On Thursday, December 20th, we gather at Bikkuri Lounge for <b>Anime Nite Orlando</b> that will also be our annual toy drive.<br />
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As we do every December, we will have a toy drive, and once again it will benefit the kids at the <a href="https://www.floridahospital.com/children">Florida Hospital for Children.</a> There are over 200 children that stay at that hospital at a given time. Staying at a hospital during the holidays is a rough time, so let's make it better for these kids.<br />
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<b> *** We need you guys to donate any toys, manga, books, blankets, stuffed animals, and any other kid-appropriate items that are in new condition or very close. ***</b><br />
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Since Mamoru Hosoda's <i>Mirai</i> is coming out to theaters soon, our main feature will be a heartwarming film that many consider to be his best: <i><b>Wolf Children</b></i>.<br />
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The rest of the lineup had been revealed! We'll be showing episodes of Heroman, which the late Stan Lee was involved with in the production, and even has a cameo! And we'll be showing a couple random episodes of Cromartie High School, because we need to end 2018 right.<br />
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In addition to great anime and food, we will also have a prize raffle with some fantastic anime swag to give away! You get a raffle ticket just for coming in; how about that?
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Keep in mind that Anime MST3K is banned at our events, so please be respectful to your fellow anime fan.
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<b>About Anime Nite Orlando: </b><br />
Anime Nite Orlando is a dinner theater-inspired event that showcases the best in Japanese animation. Propeller Anime hosts this event every month at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL. This event is free and doors open at 7:30pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.
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Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-17329660175003807232018-12-05T09:54:00.000-05:002018-12-05T09:54:10.619-05:00Mamoru's Hosoda's "MiraI" at Regal Winter Park Village (12/8)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The latest Mamoru Hosoda (<i>Summer Wars</i>, <i>Wolf Children</i>) film <i><b>Mirai</b></i> is in theaters this week, and we are seeing the Saturday, December 8th showing at 12:55pm at Regal Winter Park Village. After that, we will have a late lunch nearby.<br />
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<i>From acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars, Wolf Children) and Japan’s Studio Chizu comes MIRAI, a daringly original story of love passed down through generations. When four-year-old Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Named Mirai (meaning “future”), the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun’s entire family. As his mother returns to work, and his father struggles to run the household, </i><br />
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Make sure you get your tickets soon. Regal Winter Park Village does advance seat selection. We will try to be there be 12:30pm to chat for a bit before heading in.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-68039289950495963832018-10-29T23:07:00.001-04:002018-11-12T22:37:02.476-05:00Anime Nite Orlando: Classic Gainax and Food Drive (11/15)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coming off the heels of our 12th anniversary, Propeller Anime proudly brings you an <b>Anime Nite Orlando</b> that is for a great cause! It will take place on November 15th at Bikkuri Lounge.<br />
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We're having a food drive that will go to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. They collect food donations and get them to families in need. Thanksgiving is coming up so let's help some families that need it. Please bring canned food and other non-perishable items.<br />
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As for THE ANIME, we've been waiting forever to do this one. We're going with a classic Gainax theme. Before <i>Gurren Lagann</i> and even before <i>Neon Genesis Evangelion. </i>We'll be playing some critical works that shaped one of anime's most prolific studios.
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The main feature of the night will be the first-ever Gainax film, <b><i>Royal Space Force: Wings of Honneamise</i></b>. The film combines excellent world-building, social commentary, political commentary with beautiful animation and science fiction. It's a masterpiece.
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Joining that will be a series inspired by the works of Jules Verne, <i><b>Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water</b></i>. This series was directed by Hideaki Anno, who you may know from <i>Gunbuster</i>, <i>Evangelion</i>, and that one <i>Godzilla </i>movie.<br />
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In addition to great anime and food, we will also have a prize raffle with some fantastic anime swag to give away! You get a raffle ticket just for coming in; how about that?
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Keep in mind that Anime MST3K is banned at our events, so please be respectful to your fellow anime fan.
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<b>About Anime Nite Orlando: </b><br />
Anime Nite Orlando is a dinner theater-inspired event that showcases the best in Japanese animation. Propeller Anime hosts this event every month at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL. This event is free and doors open at 7:30pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.<br />
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Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-60595847631218490462018-10-29T10:01:00.000-04:002018-10-29T22:57:50.563-04:00Orlando Japan Festival 2018 Meetup! (11/4)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the <b>eleventh </b>year in a row, Propeller Anime ventures to the <a href="https://asiatrend.org/event/orlando-japan-festival-2018/">Orlando Japan Festival</a>. It's one of our favorite times of the year and we are looking forward to it again.</div>
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Now at Kissimmee Lakefront Park, the Orlando Japan Festival will be a fun day outdoors filled with Japanese food, culture, music, taiko drums, prize raffles, and best of all... friends!</div>
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The event starts at 11:00am, but we recommend that you be there by 10:30am to secure easy parking. Our obligatory group photo will be taken at the lighthouse at 2:00pm. See you there!</div>
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Propeller Anime turns 12 years old this month and we're celebrating with a house party inside of Bikkuri Lounge. Oh, and it's Halloween so bring your best costume!
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Our party will take place Saturday, October 27th at Bikkuri Lounge. This is a celebration of friendship and fun times and we can't wait to see you there. What do we have lined up? Check out below!<br />
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▪ Party soundtrack provided by DJs EyeQ, O_Super, and Quartz Relic<br />
▪ Vendor tables from <a href="http://www.animeorlando.com/">Anime Orlando Inc</a> and <a href="http://www.cybertrongames.com/">Cybertron Video Games</a><br />
▪ $100 cash prize costume contest<br />
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▪ Multiple video game setups and tournaments<br />
▪ Drink Specials (yes, the lounge will have a bartender)<br />
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Bikkuri Lounge is located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32803. Doors open at 8:00pm. Because we love you guys, this party is free to attend, but you must be 18+ with valid I.D. to enter.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-27491109627159799472018-10-02T21:47:00.001-04:002018-10-16T19:16:28.687-04:00Anime Nite of HORROR (10/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's October, which means it's time for Propeller Anime's horror-themed <b>Anime Nite Orlando</b>. This October 18th at <a href="http://bikkuricorp.com/">Bikkuri Lounge</a> will be a gruesome night, so prepare yourselves!
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We'll be showcasing several different horror anime, and the first we're announcing are the best episodes of the <i><b>Junji Ito Collection</b></i>! Junji Ito is a famous horror manga artist and this anthology series is features adaptations of many of his stories.<br />
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In addition to episodes of the Junji Ito Collection, we will also show episodes a well-known anime from Fuji TV's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noitamina">Noitamina</a> block, <i><b>Shiki</b></i>, as well as the controversial <i><b>Devilman Crybaby</b></i>. It's going to be an intense night. Oh, and we just added Tomoya Takashima's <b><i>KAGEWANI </i></b>to the lineup to kick things off!
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In addition to great anime and food, we will also have a prize raffle with some fantastic anime swag to give away! You get a raffle ticket just for coming in; how about that?
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<b>About Anime Nite Orlando: </b>
Anime Nite Orlando is a monthly event hosted at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL. This event is free and doors open at 7:30pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.
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Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!<br />
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Next week is the biggest anime convention in the southeast - perhaps even the east coast - with Anime Weekend Atlanta. There is more anime programming at AWA than in all the Florida conventions COMBINED. Guests present will be Steve Blum, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, MIYAVI, TeddyLoid, and many more.<br />
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AWA is one of our favorite weekends of the year and we have TWO panels that we will be hosting. Here is our schedule:<br />
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<b>It's MANIME! The Manly Anime Panel!</b><br />
<i>Saturday, September 22nd, 10:30pm to 12:00am in Williams AB </i><br />
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The panel that's FOR MEN BY MEN is back... with a vengeance! The world needs MANIME now more than ever and we're here to save the day! We have new manly anime and manga to showcase and new lessons to make you a much better, manlier human being. Plus beef jerky and headbutts. OSU!
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<b>Starting and Growing your own Fan Events</b><br />
<i>Sunday, September 23rd, 12:45pm to 1:45pm, CGC 107</i><br />
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Kent Ward has over 12 years experience running events in Orlando, including anime showings, concerts, gaming events, and parties. If you are looking to start your own fan events for the community, this is where you will be able to get the best knowledge out there.
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We also have a spot or two left in our hotel suite and in our travel van, AWA is quite the experience and we keep the trip pretty relaxed, so if that works for you, contact Kent at propelleranime@gmail.com.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-9073481652852822522018-08-26T09:31:00.001-04:002018-09-08T10:32:31.007-04:00Anime Nite Orlando: Music Anime Night (9/13)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer is finally starting to end and Propeller Anime is excited to bring you another special edition of <b>Anime Nite Orlando</b>. On September 13th at <a href="http://bikkuricorp.com/">Bikkuri Lounge</a>, we'll be presenting a night of music anime.
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We will be showcasing several anime with a music as a central theme, and the first we're announcing is <i><b>Kids on the Slope</b></i>, directed by Shinichiro Watanabe and composed by Yoko Kanno, who worked together on <i>Cowboy Bebop</i>. But that's not all!<br />
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Joining Kids on the Slope will be <i><b>Gauche the Cellist</b></i>, the final film Isao Takahata directed before he co-founded Studio Ghibli with Hayao Miyazaki. It's a fantastic hour long movie and an opportunity for you to dive into anime history.<br />
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And to round up the lineup, we'll have episodes of <i><b>Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad</b></i> and <i><b>Detroit Metal City</b></i>. GO TO DMC!<br />
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In addition to great anime and food, we will also have a prize raffle with some fantastic anime swag to give away! You get a raffle ticket just for coming in; how about that?<br />
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Keep in mind that Anime MST3K is banned at our events, so please be respectful to your fellow anime fan.
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<b>About Anime Nite Orlando: </b><br />
Anime Nite Orlando is hosted at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL. This event is free and doors open at 7:30pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.
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Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-43193741758276426282018-08-21T09:01:00.002-04:002018-09-08T10:49:47.513-04:00Orlando Anime Day Meetup (9/8)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this year, an <a href="http://www.orlando.animeday.net/">Orlando Anime Day</a> occurred and we had a lot of fun hanging out at that. It looks they are doing it again on September 8th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on International Drive.<br />
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Orlando Anime Day is a one day marketplace with many dealers, plus video game setups, prize raffle, an anime viewing room, and even a panel room. It's not really a traditional anime convention, but for $5 entry, it's a pretty chill time and lots of people go.<br />
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Well meet up there and have group lunch at 2:00pm at the nearby Red Robin. See you there!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-82335077064125365422018-08-08T16:00:00.000-04:002018-08-08T17:20:31.333-04:00Anime Nite Orlando: It's MANIME! Edition (9/16)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been long overdue. Orlando needs it. The world needs it, now more than ever. On August 16th, 2018 at Bikkuri Lounge, Propeller Anime proudly presents a special <b>MANIME</b> edition of Anime Nite Orlando!<br />
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We will have a buffet of manliness for you with some of the most hypermasculine in anime! It's one of our most favorite themes and we're glad to do it again. We'll have several anime showcased, including <b><i>Golgo 13: The Professional</i></b>, <b><i>Crying Freeman</i></b>, and episodes of the brand new <b><i>Baki the Grappler</i></b> series!<br />
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We'll have our famous MAN CARDS as well and maybe some beef jerky to give away. Even though we like to headbutt, we recommend not to do this at Bikkuri Lounge.<br />
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In addition to great anime and food, we will also have a prize raffle with some fantastic anime swag to give away! You get a raffle ticket just for coming in; how about that?<br />
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Keep in mind that Anime MST3K is banned at our events, so please be respectful to your fellow anime fan.<br />
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<b>About Anime Nite Orlando: </b><br />
Anime Nite Orlando is hosted at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL.
This event is free and doors open at 7:30pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.<br />
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<b>About Bikkuri Lounge:</b><br />
Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-81788983792175294752018-08-06T18:26:00.000-04:002018-08-06T18:26:03.037-04:00AFO 2018 Panel Recap!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The 19th annual Anime Festival Orlando was a lot of fun! We also hosted FOUR panels. Thank you to all who came out. We thought it'd be cool to do a recap in case you wanted to check out some of the anime and manga we covered. It's a lot of good stuff so we hope you enjoy.<br />
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<b><u>West meets East: Anime Based on Western Literature</u></b><br />
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World Masterpiece Theater<br />
Nadia: Secret of Blue Water<br />
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo<br />
Romeo x Juliet<br />
Howl's Moving Castle<br />
Mary and the Witch's Flower<br />
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New Baki the Grappler<br />
Cyber Blue<br />
Fist of the Blue Sky<br />
Megalo Box<br />
Crying Freeman<br />
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<b><u>The Twisted World of Go Nagai</u></b><br />
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Harenchi Gakuen<br />
Kekko Kamen<br />
Amon: Devilman Apocolypse<br />
Violence Jack<br />
New Cutie Honey<br />
Re: Cutie Honey<br />
Cutie Honey :The Live<br />
Cutie Honey Universe<br />
Cutie Honey a Go Go<br />
Devilman the (Manga Entertainment Dub)<br />
Devilman Crybaby<br />
Devilman vs Cyborg 009<br />
Devilman vs Hades<br />
Devilman Grimore<br />
Black Lion<br />
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We also did a panel called NJPW: Strong Style Evolved. New Japan Pro Wrestling is kind of like anime, and you can watch it on <a href="https://njpwworld.com/">New Japan World</a>.<br />
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Next up, we have <a href="http://www.propelleranime.com/2018/08/anime-nite-orlando-its-manime-edition.html">Anime Nite Orlando</a> on November 16th at Bikkuri Lounge, featuring a buffet of manliness because It's MANIME Nite Orlando. See you then.Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118674071085019372.post-51818932802342252862018-07-24T12:00:00.000-04:002018-07-24T12:00:05.374-04:00Propeller Anime panels and meetup at Anime Festival Orlando 2018!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time of the year again! August 3rd to 5th will be the 19th annual <a href="https://animefestivalorlando%2Ccom/">Anime Festival Orlando</a> at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on International Drive. AFO is pretty much the only convention in Florida with a notable amount of anime programming and we will be host FOUR panels throughout the weekend. Here is our schedule:<br />
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<b><u>Friday, August 3rd</u></b><br />
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<b>West meets East: Anime based on Western Literature</b><br />
<i>8:00pm to 9:00pm, Panel Room 2 (Magnolia)</i><br />
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You’ve seen anime based on manga and video games, but have you ever wondered what it would look like to see your favorite classics brought to life in a way that only anime can do? Join us as we explore the journey from the page to screen with all your favorites, from <i>Romeo and Juliet</i> to <i>Howl’s Moving Castle</i>!
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<b>It's MANIME! The Manly Anime Panel! (18+)</b><br />
<i>10:30pm to 12:00am, Panel Room 1 (Lime)</i><br />
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The panel that's FOR MEN BY MEN is back... with a vengeance! The world needs MANIME now more than ever and we're here to save the day! We have new manly anime and manga to showcase and new lessons to make you a much better, manlier human being. Plus beef jerky and headbutts. OSU!<br />
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<b><u>Saturday, August 4th</u></b><br />
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<b>NJPW: Strong Style Evolved</b><br />
<i>9:30pm to 10:30pm, Workshop A (Largo)</i><br />
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New Japan Pro Wrestling has invaded American and taken over the wrestling world. From Bullet Club's civil war to Kazuchika Okada's legendary title reign and the G1 Climax tournament, get a deep dive on the hottest puroresu promotion going today.
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<b>The Twisted World of Go Nagai (18+)</b><br />
<i>11:00pm to midnight, Panel Room 1 (Lime)</i><br />
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Come and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Uncle Go's career! Learn about the creator of <i>Devilman</i>, <i>Cutie Honey</i>, <i>Violence Jack</i>, and <i>Mazinger Z</i>, including how he got started and the impact he has made on Japanese pop culture. It will be a fun time dedicated everyone's favorite dirty uncle from Japan!<br />
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We are also going to have a gathering for dinner at Red Robin, right by the Wyndham Orlando Resort on Saturday, August 4th at 4:30pm. They have a pretty solid menu and are in walking distance at 8167 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. This will give us time to hang out and refuel before the big events of the night.</div>
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Pre-registration for AFO closes at the end of Friday, July 27th. It's way easier to do that and avoid lines at the door. AFO is always a fun time every year, and we look forward to seeing you all there! </div>
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it has been demanded for years and Propeller Anime is finally going to do it! On Thursday, July 19th, it's going to be a sports edition of Anime Nite Orlando!
There will be a 16-anime tournament bracket vote that will begin on Monday, June 25th.<br />
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There will be several rounds of voting until we get to a top 3 or 4, and we will show episodes from those on our next Anime Nite Orlando! Check out the tournament bracket below:<br />
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The finals are finally here! <b><i>Eyeshield 21</i></b> vs <b><i>Haikyu</i></b>! The winner of the finals will get a bonus episode shown at Anime Nite Orlando. The third place winner will get a spot on the lineup. Voting ends at the end of July 15th.
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In addition to great anime and food, we will also have a prize raffle with some fantastic anime swag to give away! You get a raffle ticket just for coming in; how about that?<br />
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Keep in mind that Anime MST3K is banned at our events, so please be respectful to your fellow anime fan.<br />
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Anime Nite Orlando is hosted at at Bikkuri Lounge, located at 1919 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL.
This event is free and doors open at 7:30pm! You must be over 18 years of age with a valid I.D. to enter.<br />
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Bikkuri Lounge is an anime fan's paradise with the best in Japanese cuisine including sushi and sake, and a full bar with drink specials such as $6-for-2 beers and $4.00 wells until close!Propeller Animehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526550840402770660noreply@blogger.com32