UTARPA

Next UTARPA show: Fri., July 17, 2009

2009-07-03T04:10:44Z

We're just 2 weeks away from the end of Lucky Star TV. (Only the OAV remains, but look for that in the fall as we don't expect to have it in time to show for Aug.)

Also, the domestic version of D.Gray-man finally gets the 'Spotlight' at UTARPA. ;)

Schedule for Friday, July 17, 2009
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #23-24
  7:30pm    Spotlight: D.Gray-man
  8:00pm    Ouran High School Host Club #9-10
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Eden of the East #1-2
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #21-22 (dubbed)

For directions to the show and other details, please refer to the map here:
http://utarpa.org/location.html

Next UTARPA show: Fri, June 12, 2009

2009-06-07T06:46:05Z

Hopefully you've all recovered from Anime North by now, as it's time for your regular monthly anime fix: ;)

Schedule for Friday, June 12, 2009
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #21-22
  7:30pm    Mushishi #7
  8:00pm    Ouran High School Host Club #9-10
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Spotlight: Eden of the East #1-2
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #19-20 (dubbed)

For directions to the show and other details, please refer to the map here:
http://utarpa.org/location.html

Next UTARPA show: Fri., May 1, 2009 (this Friday!)

2009-04-27T05:39:52Z

Anniversary time! 14th to be precise. Big big prizes, and raffle tickets are half price!

Schedule for Friday, May 1, 2009
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #19-20
  7:30pm    Spotlight: Capeta #1
  8:00pm    Ouran High School Host Club #7-8
  9:00pm    [break]
10:00pm    Spotlight: CLANNAD #1-2
11:00pm    Black Lagoon #17-18 (dubbed)

For directions to the show, please refer to the map here:
http://utarpa.org/location.html

IMPORTANT notice for May

2009-04-16T02:38:38Z

Hi folks. You may think it's a little too early to talk about May when the April show (this Friday) hasn't happened yet, but the May show date is actually much closer than you think.

That's because the May show will be on May 1st, which is 2 weeks after this Friday's show. We originally intended for the 8th but now the UofT has made that date unavailable due to renovations in that very room in the Sanford Fleming building. Be sure to arrange your work or other schedules so that you don't miss the anniversary show (and your chance to win our best prizes of the year, especially the free AN passes).

Next UTARPA show: Fri., April 17, 2009

2009-04-07T23:23:48Z

This month, we've got 2 spotlights that are based off of older series. Decode is a 13-ep TV version of the Birdy the Mighty OAV series from a decade ago, and Palisen Files is an OAV prequel to the Votoms TV series from the 80's.

Oh, and I'm sure you'll wanna get that cliffhanger from Black Lagoon overwith... :P

Schedule for Friday, April 17, 2009
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #17-18
  7:30pm    Spotlight: Birdy the Mighty Decode #1-2
  8:30pm    Ouran High School Host Club #5-6
  9:30pm    [break]
10:15pm    Spotlight: Armored Trooper Votoms: Palisen Files #1
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #15-16 (dubbed)

For directions to the show, please refer to the map here:
http://utarpa.org/location.html

Next UTARPA show: Fri., March 13, 2009

2009-03-02T02:40:59Z

No Friday the 13th themed stuff this month. No Manly March theme this year either. (only fair since February was mostly sugar-free :P)

Instead, we're gonna show the commercial version of Yawara, which feels like it's been a whole decade coming since it was licensed. This'll probably make us the first anime club to show the Animeigo's sub of it. :D

Schedule for Friday, March 13, 2009
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #15-16
  7:30pm    Mushishi #4
  8:00pm    Spotlight: Yawara #1-2
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Ouran High School Host Club #3-4
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #13-14 (dubbed)

For directions to the show, please refer to the map here:
http://utarpa.org/location.html

Next show: Fri., Feb. 13, 2009

2009-02-09T08:58:48Z

For the Valentine's show this Friday, we're starting a romantic comedy in Ouran as a regular series. And since it's Friday the 13th we're spotlighting a semi-violent & somewhat-romantic comedy OAV in Dokuro-chan. ^^;

Also, we'll have Rideback for you to check out from the latest anime on TV that've started in Japan.

Schedule for Friday, February 13, 2009
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #13-14
  7:30pm    Ouran High School Host Club #1-2
  8:30pm    New From Japan: Rideback #1-2
  9:30pm    [break]
10:15pm    Spotlight: Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan #1-2
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #11-12 (dubbed)

For directions to the show, please refer to the map here:
http://utarpa.org/location.html

Next UTARPA show: Fri., Jan 16, 2009

2009-01-04T09:42:14Z

Happy New Year!

And please note: we have swapped Skip Beat out because TV Tokyo in Japan will be offering subtitled episodes through Crunchyroll.com streaming this month. In its place is the underrated Soukyuu no Fafner, with character designs by Hirai Hisashi (you may recognize his designs in Gundam Seed, S-CRY-ed, and the new Kurogane no Linebarrels).

Schedule for Friday, January 16, 2009
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #11-12
  7:30pm    Spotlight: Fafner #1-3
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Spotlight: Chaos;HEAd #1-2
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #9-10 (dubbed)

For directions to the show, please refer to the map here:
http://utarpa.org/location.html

Next UTARPA show: Fri, Dec. 12

2008-12-04T06:00:14Z

It's December, and that means an even larger selection of prizes including a 2009 anime calendar!

Schedule for Friday, December 12, 2008
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #9-10
  7:30pm    Spotlight: Macross Frontier #1-2
  8:30pm    Mushishi #3
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Spotlight: Kuroshitsuji #1-2
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #7-8 (dubbed)

For directions to the show, please refer to the map here:
http://utarpa.org/location.html

In other local happenings:

Our sponsors at Hairy Tarantula are having an all-December sale, with US cover for all books and (for members) 25% off Tokyopop manga.
For JPOP fans: The Toronto Japanese Connection is doing a club dance at the ALIO Lounge (Dundas & Bay) on Dec 5th. For more info, check out their event page.

P.S. Please remember to bring a Food Drive donation to this month's show!

EMERGENCY UPDATE: Nov show date changed

2008-11-12T05:17:40Z

As it says on our site, we've run into a scheduling snafu and our room at UofT was not booked. Therefore, we're moving the show date back from this Friday the 14th to Fri., Nov. 21st.

Sorry for the inconvenience...

Next UTARPA show: Fri, Nov 21

2008-11-08T21:34:15Z

[EDIT: date changed from the 14th to the 21st]

It turns out that Angel Heart episodes are rather short, so expect some amusing filler before the break. >:D

Schedule for Friday, November 21, 2008
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #7-8
  7:30pm    Spotlight: Angel Heart #1-3
  8:40pm    [surprise???]
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    New From Japan: Toradora! #1-2
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #5-6 (dubbed)

Our location as always is Sanford Fleming Building, rm 1105 at UofT's downtown campus:
http://www.utarpa.org/location.html

See y'all there!

Next UTARPA show: Fri, Oct 17

2008-10-14T21:30:18Z

We should have Nina from Hairy T available again to give out Beanie Baby prizes. Seeing as it's also the Halloween show, you've got double the excuse to come on down this month in costume!

Schedule for Friday, October 17, 2008
  6:30pm    Lucky Star #5-6
  7:30pm    Spotlight: Code Geass #1-3
  8:30pm    Mushishi #2
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Shoujo Showcase: Vampire Knight #1-2
10:45pm    Black Lagoon #3-4 (dubbed)

Also, expect one of the new fall shows airing in Japan to be played next month. You'll find out which at this month's show...

Next UTARPA show: Fri Aug 15

2008-08-02T20:34:10Z

Thankfully, we shouldn't be running up against another blockbuster like Dark Knight this month. ^^;

Note that Noein should finish long before 9pm assuming there are no delays, so expect a short surprise title to fill the gap right after.

Schedule for Friday, August 15, 2008
  6:30pm    Spotlight: Amatsuki #1-2
  7:30pm    Spotlight: Noein #1-3
  8:45pm    ???
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Classic: Combustible Campus Guardress #3-4
10:45pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #23-24 (dubbed)

Next UTARPA show: Fri, July 18

2008-07-07T04:55:34Z

We're still deciding on anime series to start showing full-time in Sept., so this will be your last month to make a suggestion. Shuffle from last month and Lucky Star this month are certainly fair game! If you want us to continue with them, write them down on our request list on the table outside.

Also, you're not seeing things - we're going to play Campus Guardress for the 3rd time! Last time we showed it was in Fall '97, and now we've got a lot of newer-generation members which make revisiting this old favorite worth the while. ;)

Schedule for Fri., July 18, 2008
  6:30pm    Hare+Guu Deluxe #6 (last)
  7:00pm    Shoujo Showcase: Itazura no Kiss #1-2
  8:00pm    Spotlight: Lucky Star #1-2
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Classic: Combustible Campus Guardress #1-2
10:45pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #21-22 (dubbed)

Next UTARPA show: Friday the 13th!

2008-06-02T17:24:23Z

It's just not UTARPA if we don't put our shows on every Friday the 13th of the year!

Looks like we won't be starting a new top-slot series until school starts up again, so we've got more spotlights for you to try out. We also have Wagaya no Oinari-sama as our pick from the spring season of anime playing in Japan right now.

Schedule for Fri., June 13, 2008
  6:30pm    Hare+Guu Deluxe #6
  7:00pm    Spotlight: Shuffle #1-2
  8:00pm    New From Japan: Wagaya no Oinari-sama #1-2
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Spotlight: Blood+ #1-2
10:45pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #19-20 (dubbed)

P.S. look for the return of a classic OAV series in the dog days of summer!

Anniversary show: Fri, May 9

2008-05-04T03:57:53Z

As with all our anniversary shows, we'll have the most prizes of the year out as well as The Prize Viking dishing out free Wunderbars. Our feature movie this time round is the highly acclaimed 5 cm Per Second.

Since we still haven't chosen a successor to Suzumiya yet, make sure to pay attention to Tweeny Witches as a possible next regular series.

Schedule for Fri., May 9, 2008
  6:30pm    Hare+Guu Deluxe #4
  7:00pm    Spotlight: Tweeny Witches #1-2
  8:00pm    5 Centimeters Per Second
  9:05pm    [break]
10:00pm    Paradise Kiss #11-12 [final eps]
11:00pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #17-18 (dubbed)

Next UTARPA show: Fri., April 11

2008-04-04T03:42:46Z

In our many years we've had to skip quite a few titles that were hot for their time for various reasons. Due to our covering all 3 Slayers TV series, one of those forgotten titles was Lost Universe (a.k.a. "Slayers in Space") which features most of the same Japanese voice cast. Well it's been a darn long while since we had any Slayers in our lineup and our membership is quite different now, so this month a couple of our execs have selected Lost Universe for you as a not-so-mouldy oldie from the late 90's.

Also featured this month, shoujo ai & mecha fantasy combine in Kannazuki no Miko:

Schedule for Fri., Apr. 11
  6:30pm    Vintage pick: Lost Universe #1-2
  7:30pm    Shoujo Showcase: Kannazuki no Miko #1-2
  8:30pm    Hare+Guu Deluxe #3
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Paradise Kiss #9-10
10:45pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #15-16 (dubbed)

Chris Patton & show reminder

2008-03-14T04:00:20Z

Just a reminder that the next UTARPA show's tonight/tomorrow (depending on when you read this), and earlier in the day you can drop by One Million Comix to meet voice actor Chris Patton from 1 to 4pm.

Next show + guest appearance at One Million Comix: Fri, March 14

2008-03-02T18:25:02Z

Two big things are happening in less than a couple of weeks time, on the same day!

First, One Million Comix will have voice actor Chris Patton (Sagara Sousuke in Full Metal Panic) in the store on March 14 from 1-4pm. This is part of Chris' first ever visit to Toronto. There'll be other events that he'll be attending that weekend, but this is the only one which is FREE to you!

The other thing happening on that Friday is obviously the next UTARPA show, where you can catch the finale to Suzumiya: (well, the first series of it at least ;))

Schedule for Fri., March 14
  6:30pm    The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya #"12"-"13" (broadcast order) [END OF SERIES]
  7:30pm    Spotlight: Rental Magica #1-2
  8:30pm    Hare+Guu Deluxe #2
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Paradise Kiss #7-8
10:45pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #13-14 (dubbed)

We won't be starting a new regular show in April, so take advantage of the extra time to make a request at the show for a new series to start up!

February UTARPA show: Fri. the 15th

2008-02-06T07:15:49Z

Well next week is shaping up to be pretty good. ~~A holiday on Monday~~ (Oops, Family Day is the following Monday on the 18th), Valentine's on Thurs., and your monthly dose of anime escapism on the Friday: ;)

Schedule for Fri., Feb. 15
  6:30pm    The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya #"10"-"11" (broadcast order)
  7:30pm    New From Japan: Spice and Wolf #1-2
  8:30pm    Hare+Guu Deluxe #1
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Paradise Kiss #5-6
10:45pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #11-12 (dubbed)

Note that Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will be ending the next show after (March), so make sure you provide a idea for a new regular series on our request list at this show. It could even be Spice and Wolf! (which is set to be a short series in Japan)

January UTARPA show: Fri the 18th

2008-01-07T04:49:51Z

This month will be the first time that we bring a club meeting straight to you, the members. We'll be informing you on the state of the club and mostly be asking what you want future shows to be like. DO NOT miss this chance to have a direct say in how your club is run, what you watch, and what activities you want to participate in during and outside of shows.

Schedule for Fri., Jan. 18
  6:30pm    The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya #"8"-"9" (broadcast order)
  7:30pm    Paprika (movie)
  9:00pm    OPEN MEETING
  9:20pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Paradise Kiss #3-4
10:45pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #9-10 (dubbed)

Next UTARPA show: Dec 7 (next week)

2007-11-30T23:11:51Z

Our next show is next Friday, just 3 weeks after the last one (so that it doesn't get in the way of student exams or your x-mas shopping ^_-).

Note that Paradise Kiss is a new regular series, as it's been ages since we've played all of a shoujo title. ^^; Also, we overestimated the time for the Lupin movie so there may be a surprise for you after it. There will also be a rather hefty prize haul since it's x-mas, plus a little extra breakshow to make up for not having one last show. >.>;;

Schedule for Fri., Dec. 7
  6:30pm    The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya #"6"-"7" (broadcast order)
  7:30pm    Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy (movie)
  8:45pm    ???
  9:00pm    [break]
  9:45pm    Paradise Kiss #1-2
10:45pm    Le Chevalier D'Eon #7-8 (dubbed)

P.S. Don't forget to bring a Food Bank donation to the show!

UTARPA CafePress merchandise

2007-11-24T05:51:44Z

Just a reminder from our announcements at the Oct. show --- we now have a CafePress store with UTARPA merchandise:

http://www.cafepress.com/utarpa/

You'll find most of the shirts we were wearing in Oct. are there, except for the Prize Viking's 150th-show edition version. (that one can be added if there's enough demand for it) There are also mugs and caps available.

fps online animation charity auction Nov 23-30

2007-11-23T16:56:16Z

The 4th annual fps online animation charity auction begins tomorrow on eBay. This is a fun way to shop for yourself or pick up some items for the holidays. We are in Montreal, so the shipping you pay is minimal.

This year the money goes to The Cancer Research Society.

Apparel
Meet the Robinsons Feature Animation crew baseball cap
Norman McLaren t-shirts
Ottawa International Animation Festival t-shirts
Softimage "I Want Six" t-shirt

Books
Akira Portfolio
Animated Cartoons by E.G. Lutz, 1922 edition
The Art of Bee Movie
The Art of Beowulf
The Art of Cars
The Art of Disney (Japanese exhibition catalogue)
The Art of Ratatouille
The Art of the Incredibles
To Infinity and Beyond!: The Story of Pixar Animation Studios

CDs
Noir CD Soundtrack

DVDs
The Art of Disney (Japanese release; Region 2)
Coldcut: Sound Mirrors Videos & Remixes
The Daichis: Earth's Defense Family Vols. 1-3
The Danish Poet
Desert Punk Box Set and Collector's Tin
Dragon Ball GT: The Lost Episodes Box Set
Dragon Ball Z: Season Three Box Set (Uncut)
Flatland (signed and numbered by director Ladd Ehlinger, Jr.)
Kannazuki no Miko Complete Collection
Karas: The Complete Collection
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society
Ice Age: The Meltdown
Madame Tutli-Putli
Mr. Scruff Video DVD
Ryan: Special Edition
The Shorts Drawer 2004
The Shorts Drawer 2005
The Shorts Drawer 2006
The Shorts Drawer 2007
Street Fighter 2-Disc Special Edition
Tenchi Muyo!: Ryo Ohki: The Complete Series
Zen TV

Figures & Statues
Hellboy Animated PVC statue: Abe Sapien
Hellboy Animated PVC statue: Hellboy
InuYasha action figures: Inuyasha in human form
InuYasha action figures: Kagome with bow and arrow
InuYasha action figures: Kikyo with bow and arrow
InuYasha action figures: Sesshomaru with Tenseiga sword and Toukijin sword
Ratatouille action figure: Emile
Ratatouille action figure: Remy
The Simspons interactive figures: Bart Simpson

Sonic X 10'' poseable plush toy figure

Posters
Final Fantasy X wall scroll
Full Metal Alchemist wall scroll
Full Metal Alchemist wall scroll
Hellboy: Sword of Storms posters
Karas movie posters
Lifted movie posters (autographed by director Gary Rydstrom)
Ratatouille movie posters
Softimage|XSI 6 poster

Software
Softimage|XSI 6 Academic Edition

UMDs
Karas: The Prophecy

Miscellaneous
Ottawa International Animation Festival 2007 coffee mug
Renderman walking teapot and tin (2007)

The page goes live officially tomorrow. You can find the updated list there, with links to the eBay listings, and The Cancer Research Society's letter of endorsement.

Please tell your friends!

URanime show tomorrow

2007-11-23T01:47:57Z

Another one of those happenings-around-town for those that need more anime fixes... :P

Ryerson's club, URanime, is finally having a show tomorrow, 9 weeks after their last one (their Oct show was cancelled due to booking issues). There's no update on their site but the e-mail was sent out earlier this week --- and unlike last month, no cancellation e-mail was sent out a couple days later. (and for the first time in a good while, they're not conflicting with a UTARPA show ^^;;)

The room they'll be using this time is the one in the Rogers Communication Centre (RCC 204) which means you'll have to hike an extra block down Gould St. in the snow to get there, unless you know the way from the main entrance of the main Ryerson building. :P