Courtesy of our friends over at Team Fremont Live and Broadcast Gamer, March has been declared National Shmuppreciation Month, but since we have a few more countries over at out digs… here at HJU it’s International.

I’m not that much into Shmups, but I do have a few I hold close to my heart. Right now I’m jamming on:

But currently I’m on the hunt for…

Both untraditional in the Gradius sense, but two I do cherish.

What’re YOU going to be jamming on this month, and what are you gonna go out on the hunt for? Drop on in and let us know!

If you want an idea for some goodies, this thread here will have you properly hooked up.

Good hunting!

Be sure to check out the latest episode of TFL for more Shmup lovin’!

[Team Fremont Live: 03.06.2007]

I HAVE CLIMBED THE MOUNTAIN AND IT WAS GOOD, YET, PAINFUL.
-Ladymercury

One of our very own has stepped up against the massive burden and with her own two hands is bringing YOU…. Boukenger the Movie!!! Not much more to say that that! Click here and start downloading. Then drop on in and let us know what you thought of the flick.

Thanks for the hook up, Ladymercury!

MEPHIRAS’ GAME
Airs March 10th 2007.

Guest Monsters:
-Vicious Alien - Mephiras
-Space Conglomerate Stone (?!) Monster - Gromait

In a hill somewhere a single man stands.
On his chest, the Scientific Special Investigation Squad’s symbol…it’s trooper Hayata, Ultraman!
Mephiras appears in Mirai’s dreams.
He declares that the ones to destroy Ultraman Mebius are the GUYS troops and not him.
Mirai suddenly wakes up. He gets the word that the children have Mephiras as the hero and Mebius as the invader.
The people’s memories about Mebius had been interchanged with those of Mephiras.
Then, Mephiras appears, Mirai transforms into Mebius but the GUYS fighters are supporting Mephiras!
Mirai goes to Teppei to see if he could remember him.
Teppei doesn’t seem to believe but somehow he is slowly convinced.
Both return to the base and discover that the discs Mephiras is accumulating are manipulating the people’s brains.
Ryu and a squad get to the scene, and point their guns to Mirai, who identifies himself as Ultraman Mebius.
Torn apart by sadness, Mirai get’s into the Gun Roader and tries to shoot the disks down.
Mephiras commands Teppei, who had got into the fighter as well, to “Shoot Mirai”.
Teppei, with a shaking hand, points his gun at Mirai…

JEALOUSY BOMBER
Airs March 11th 2007.

Urataros gives Momotaros a coffee with red pepper, which immediately induces Momotaros a loudly snoring sleep. Urataros uses this chance to get into Ryotaro’s body.
The Urataros-possessed Ryotaro, just as before, is extremely popular with girls. Causing an uproar in the amusement park.
The following day, Ryotaro wakes up in an unknown woman’s room and starts to panic. Storming out the room as if he was running away, the scene was witnessed y one man! Who picks up Ryotaro’s wallet and enrages…

It’s a bit early this year but as always, our first look at the new PR season’s battlizer has come from a Japanese magazine. Thanks to the guys at Cow-Spot.

Post your opinions in this thread.

After a bout of sickness and traveling, R5 Central is back! In this episode, Mike reveals the location of an actual Jem convention, mocks the Boy Scouts of America, offers his two cents on the first two episodes of AnimeTV via a new segment AND uses the Ideon Gun…all in one episode.

Click the pic to listen to Episode 34 of R5 Central!

-mike

As of an hour ago, I have purchased my tickets. In addition to rockin’ Anime Central, I’ll also be out and about to meet my fellow warriors of justice at The Power Morphicon in Los Angeles, CA on June 22nd-24th!

We’re currently gathering in the forums to talk of who can and who can’t make it, but one thing’s for sure.. I’m confirmed. And so… is Erin Cahill. ^____^

*dreamy sigh*

Power Rangers celebrates its 15th year of laying down the justice and HJU is there with ya. Click on and check out MR Aftershock’s edit of Forever Red UNCUT:

Posted by MRAftershock

The famous August Ragone dropped into the forums to let us know he’s got a presentation at Wondercon this year, as he’s been doing for the last 14. This will probably be the greatest toku-presentation that money can by on this side of the Pacific, so if you’re in the area… GO! And if you can… bring us back pictures. Please?

Here’s the breakdown:

2:30-3:30 Japanese Superheroes Now: 2007!— Join August Ragone, author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters (Chronicle Books), for the 14th year of clips from the latest in live-action heroes from Nippon, including Gekiranger and Kamen Rider Denoh. Plus, a 2006 retrospective, featuring Ultraman Moebius; and a sneak preview of the upcoming Kikaida 01 DVD boxed set, along with the usual surprises. Room 236