Anime fan from Oregon on MTV's Made

[Simon Young]

Hi everyone,

I'm not sure if this has been posted on here before, but apparently MTV showed an episode whose aim to turn the "geeky Anime fan" into a "sexy dating diva."

Pretty well made, straight from Oregon:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/258613/anime-warrior.jhtml#id=1591114

(It's divided into six clips).

Anyone know her? I'm sure she's been to Kumoricon or Sakuracon a few times

Enjoy.

[Cassiopeia]

I think someone mentioned it before, and my friend from school told me about it a couple of days ago.


Some of the stuff they put her through was kind of silly, but the transformation was good for her. As she said at the end, she can still like anime but also be seen as mature and confident, and that's a pretty important lesson a lot of people could do with, I think.

I liked her hats.

[MiriaRose]

Oh gosh, I know her irl. xD She went to Kumoricon last year, and she has an account here, actually.

[mangakaluna]

  Lol, that's me, actually XDDD

I was at Kumoricon 2008, it was my first time going to a con (I wanted to go to other ones, but I kept having transportation issues...)

[oslapedo]

Since when do you have a forums account? (Tis Sahara :3)

It's weird watching that episode... it makes our school look like a prison xD

[mangakaluna]

Since when do you have a forums account? (Tis Sahara :3)

It's weird watching that episode... it makes our school look like a prison xD

I haz an account since I stopped being lazy and made an account? XDDD
Didja see I won the Choco-tan mascot contest? X3

Duuuuude that school IS a prison

[oslapedo]

It's not that bad... you got to go on Made because of it I guess... x3

JClub's been no fun this year though, I think it's because we don't have you

[mangakaluna]

It's not that bad... you got to go on Made because of it I guess... x3

JClub's been no fun this year though, I think it's because we don't have you

D'awww, I'll visit once I get my winter break yo. But have you been learning japanese?
私のすきなたべものわアイスークリーム
hee hee

[superjaz]

I haz an account since I stopped being lazy and made an account? XDDD
Didja see I won the Choco-tan mascot contest?

small world I was a judge for that

[mangakaluna]

I haz an account since I stopped being lazy and made an account? XDDD
Didja see I won the Choco-tan mascot contest?

small world I was a judge for that

Oh cool! Thanks for choosing my design!

[superjaz]

I like ice cream too
did you go to pocky club pannel?

[mangakaluna]

I didn't make it D:
I got a little lost >_>'
Kumoricon 08 was my first con...


Here's a pic of me after the whole experience

[Cassiopeia]

Lol, that's me, actually XDDD

Ahahaha, cool

:x I think I wanna join the pocky club.

[nikkiolie]

There is another cosplay one that was posted earlier but just in case some of you didn't see it I'll post another link
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/265829/no-pain-no-gain.jhtml#id=1592703

There you go, this one isn't from Oregon but it goes more into cosplaying

[lychee-twist]

Luna, that was you? I had no idea! XD I don't watch MTV, but I'm relieved that you stuck with anime. I mean, it's your choice, but I'm still relieved, for whatever reason.

That's cool!

[Wuntvor]

Lol, that's me, actually XDDD

I was at Kumoricon 2008, it was my first time going to a con (I wanted to go to other ones, but I kept having transportation issues...)

Is that why you still haven't come to an Anime Friday?  My wife and daughter actually took an interest in your MTV-Made special.  I still say, you remind me of my daughters best friend.  I thought about putting her pic here, but changed my mind. 

[Simon Young]

It's a small world I suppose, but its fun knowing that someone from our own convention had the experience and was able to share

[Simon Young]

Lol, that's me, actually XDDD

I was at Kumoricon 2008, it was my first time going to a con (I wanted to go to other ones, but I kept having transportation issues...)

You know, you should consider running a panel for the 2009 convention to share about your experiences, answer questions, etc. How would you feel about that? I can help you get in touch with the right people for it if you'd like

[mangakaluna]

Luna, that was you? I had no idea! XD I don't watch MTV, but I'm relieved that you stuck with anime. I mean, it's your choice, but I'm still relieved, for whatever reason.

That's cool!

Hee Hee, thanks

Lol, that's me, actually XDDD

I was at Kumoricon 2008, it was my first time going to a con (I wanted to go to other ones, but I kept having transportation issues...)

Is that why you still haven't come to an Anime Friday?  My wife and daughter actually took an interest in your MTV-Made special.  I still say, you remind me of my daughters best friend.  I thought about putting her pic here, but changed my mind. 

Ah, I have been so busy with school that I haven't been able to get to anything!

Lol, that's me, actually XDDD

I was at Kumoricon 2008, it was my first time going to a con (I wanted to go to other ones, but I kept having transportation issues...)

You know, you should consider running a panel for the 2009 convention to share about your experiences, answer questions, etc. How would you feel about that? I can help you get in touch with the right people for it if you'd like

Uwa~ That would be cool, but I don't know if I would be allowed to. I had to sign a contract with MTV, so I'm not sure if I would be allowed to speak about it without permission. It would probably depend on the questions and such.

[lychee-twist]

Uwa~ That would be cool, but I don't know if I would be allowed to. I had to sign a contract with MTV, so I'm not sure if I would be allowed to speak about it without permission. It would probably depend on the questions and such.

You could always give them a call. If the episode's aired, I'm sure they'll be more lax on it. Leanne Marshall from Project Runway had a whole bunch of interviews after the final episode aired. My friend was on Wheel of Fortune, won, and couldn't talk about it for two months. Turns out he won a trip to Mexico! Had he talked, he would've lost all his winnings.

I'm guessing you'd be fine doing a panel, but a quick email or something would probably clear everything up.

[mangakaluna]

You could always give them a call. If the episode's aired, I'm sure they'll be more lax on it. Leanne Marshall from Project Runway had a whole bunch of interviews after the final episode aired. My friend was on Wheel of Fortune, won, and couldn't talk about it for two months. Turns out he won a trip to Mexico! Had he talked, he would've lost all his winnings.

I'm guessing you'd be fine doing a panel, but a quick email or something would probably clear everything up.

Hmm, true. I could ask about it.
But what would I say if I had a panel? Lol XD

[lychee-twist]

How about your experiences as an anime fan before the show, how it was handling schedules, crew, etc., and how you balance your post-life with your continuing love for anime?

You could talk about how you experienced what is largely considered a "normal" life (if you feel that), and any negativity you felt when confronting this with your "otaku" side. Also, what your future plans might be.

I don't know about other people, but when I was younger, I had a worry about my anime love and the "real" world and if I could balance the two or not. I remember thinking when I was 13, "Will I still like Sailor Moon when I'm 16?" and when I was 16, "Will I still like anime when I'm 21?" Other people might be having similar worries, and your experiences could provide comfort for that.

For the record, I'm 22 now

[mangakaluna]

How about your experiences as an anime fan before the show, how it was handling schedules, crew, etc., and how you balance your post-life with your continuing love for anime?

You could talk about how you experienced what is largely considered a "normal" life (if you feel that), and any negativity you felt when confronting this with your "otaku" side. Also, what your future plans might be.

I don't know about other people, but when I was younger, I had a worry about my anime love and the "real" world and if I could balance the two or not. I remember thinking when I was 13, "Will I still like Sailor Moon when I'm 16?" and when I was 16, "Will I still like anime when I'm 21?" Other people might be having similar worries, and your experiences could provide comfort for that.

For the record, I'm 22 now

That's some good stuff. I dunno if I could talk about the filming and crews tho... I am gonna go through the contract and see if there are any issues with me doing something like that.

[oslapedo]

I like those ideas lychee, especially the ones about anime related experiences.

You should do it sensei!

[mangakaluna]

I like those ideas lychee, especially the ones about anime related experiences.

You should do it sensei!

>///////< if it goes through, I would be soooo nervous to do that!!!!

[oslapedo]

We'd all be backin you up yo

[mangakaluna]

We'd all be backin you up yo

Hee hee That would probably make it a little easier...
But if it doesn't go through, I will at least (hopefully!) have a booth at the artist alley >:3

[tofutakeout]

ah, otaku's are being brought forth to television. (loved the random snip its of cosplay through out the episode XD)

I'd go to the panel. it's a pretty cool idea. hey it's kind of like having our own little celeb at our con.

[oslapedo]

Lawl, you're a celeb now

Are you sharing an AA table with Pengi?

[mangakaluna]

ah, otaku's are being brought forth to television. (loved the random snip its of cosplay through out the episode XD)

I'd go to the panel. it's a pretty cool idea. hey it's kind of like having our own little celeb at our con.

XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD LOL, I'm no celeb. >_>''

Lawl, you're a celeb now

Are you sharing an AA table with Pengi?

Pengi is getting a table? Fo' cereal? I was just gonna get one for myself, cuz I didn't know anyone else who was gonna have a table

[oslapedo]

I don't know if she is but I've been telling her she should for awhile. It'd be cool if you guys shared :3

You'd probably get a lot of traffic if you let it be known that you were the Made chick XD

[mangakaluna]

I don't know if she is but I've been telling her she should for awhile. It'd be cool if you guys shared :3

You'd probably get a lot of traffic if you let it be known that you were the Made chick XD

XD Yeah, I know! College money~

[oslapedo]

Does anyone at your college recognize you as a supah stah? xD

[mangakaluna]

Does anyone at your college recognize you as a supah stah? xD

Some do...>_>

[nikkiolie]

I think that would be a little weird....walking down the street and people are like "Hey are you that girl from Made?"

[mangakaluna]

I think that would be a little weird....walking down the street and people are like "Hey are you that girl from Made?"

XD IT IS REALLY ODD. But I got used to it. What was really interesting was that my DA's pageviews shot up by 6k in a week!

[nikkiolie]

thats cool, was that after the episode or from this topic?

[mangakaluna]

thats cool, was that after the episode or from this topic?

After the episode, lol. I can tell whenever they replay it because my pageviews go up by a couple hundred XD

[nikkiolie]

Thats funny. It's always nice to get more recognition.

And I'm sure this is a question you got asked a lot but what was it like to have a camera following you around all the time?

[mangakaluna]

Thats funny. It's always nice to get more recognition.

And I'm sure this is a question you got asked a lot but what was it like to have a camera following you around all the time?

It was a little odd at first, but I got used to it. You just have to ignore the camera.

[nikkiolie]

I think it would be really weird....and maybe hard for me to watch it afterwards, when you hear what everyone thinks of you x.x

Plus I would be "ugh I look horrible" the whole time XD

[mangakaluna]

I think it would be really weird....and maybe hard for me to watch it afterwards, when you hear what everyone thinks of you x.x

Plus I would be "ugh I look horrible" the whole time XD

XDDD It was hard for me to watch, but mainly cuz I don't like seeing videos of myself >_>''
I don't think I looked TOOO bad

[oslapedo]

I ran away from the cameras most of the time but the one time I got trapped by them they didn't use that scene because I was like "It sure feels weird being filmed!" Remember that? XD

[nikkiolie]

I don't even like seeing pictures of myself x.x

I ran away from the cameras most of the time but the one time I got trapped by them they didn't use that scene because I was like "It sure feels weird being filmed!" Remember that? XD

Nice, now I would like to be on camera but in high school....ugh....

Oh one thing I will never get used to is the sound of my voice, it's much deeper then what I hear XD

[oslapedo]

My voice is really high pitched and annoying on the phone, on camera and generally in real life. I hate it

[nikkiolie]

I don't like mine either but a friend descried it as mature....so that kinda helped

[mangakaluna]

Nice, now I would like to be on camera but in high school....ugh....

Oh one thing I will never get used to is the sound of my voice, it's much deeper then what I hear XD

XD mine is too

I ran away from the cameras most of the time but the one time I got trapped by them they didn't use that scene because I was like "It sure feels weird being filmed!" Remember that? XD

D: yeh. Thanks alot! I was so lonely during the filming!! All of my friends were too camera-shy! D:

[nikkiolie]

awwww BAD FRIENDS

that would be a time when I needed them the most and if they avoided the cameras I would be mad >_>

[oslapedo]

Well I danced with you but I'm an idiot by nature so I messed it up. I think you whacked me for it too

And I was in my anti- JClub mode back then which is why I missed most of it... how was your coach by the way? She was blinded me like sun xD

[mangakaluna]

Well I danced with you but I'm an idiot by nature so I messed it up. I think you whacked me for it too

And I was in my anti- JClub mode back then which is why I missed most of it... how was your coach by the way? She was blinded me like sun xD

Why were you anti-Jcluuub? Most of the time were just messed around anyways.
XD Did I really whack you?
My coach was sliiiiightly overwhelming. It took all I had to try to stand up to her.