AnimeExpo 2007 This (pictured) is what your kids are up to when you're not looking, and it may be the future of the entertainment industry. But don't worry too much. Anime and manga are mostly about doing the right thing. Come with animation expert Charles Solomon and me to AnimeExpo 2007! - John Rabe
Godzilla set-building and Charles Solomon on Gundam popularity at AnimeExpo.
John and Charles talk about Full Metal Alchemist and gashapon at the AnimeExpo.
AnimeExpo attendees talk about Party Pop and Tentacle Porn.
John and Charles talk with young-sounding Chris Patton, one of the most popular voice actors in anime.
John and Charles learn about the "fan" that makes all the noise. Japanese teachers might have used them as nuns used rulers.
More voices from the AnimeExpo, as well as an interview with a Bandai staffer.
Today netsukes hang from your cell phone, just like the old Japanese ones that would have been carved wood or ivory. LACMA has a huge collection of traditional netsukes.
Three girls from Riverside talk at the AnimeExpo.
Yaoi is one of the fastest growing kinds of manga. It features gay boys or men and is written by women, mostly for girls and women.
More voices from Anime enthusiasts at the Expo.
Queena Kim talks with The Decemberists, a hot new group playing with the LA Phil this Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl.
John meets a private collector of Chicano art whose small condo is floor to ceiling with valuable works.
Godzilla is back! The original 1954 version of the movie is out on DVD.
John talks with actor George Takei, who lent his voice talents to a few early Japanese monster movies.
On Monday's episode of Jeopardy!, we find out whether Josh Kamensky, aide to City Councilman Eric Garcetti, wins tens of thousands of dollars or fizzles out.
"Riding Fences" by The Off-Ramps, off of hate it when you're right "Baby" by Os Mutantes, from Jardim Eletrico