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And now your helpful bartenders at The Speakeasy present your drink:

Coconut Monkey
*1 oz. white rum
*1 oz. apricot brandy
*3/4 oz. coconut cream
*1 1/2 oz. pineapple juice

Shake and strain into a double-cocktail glass filled with crushed ice.

[00:16] Intro: Just in case you wanted to know who we are and what we are about. We also give all the standard contact info as we introduce ourselves.

Including:

• Our Blog: Reverse Thieves
• Our Host Site: Anime 3000
• The Podcast's Website: The Speakeasy
• The Reverse Thieves e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Alain's Twitter - HisuiRT
• Kate's Twitter - NarutakiRT

[01:50] News: The Fantagraphics Books launch their manga line.

• We look talk about Fantagraphics Books newest manga licenses A Drunken Dream and Wandering Son and what we hope to see from the line.

[07:28] Transition Song: We Are! - Straw Hats Version

[11:41] The Cocktail: Coconut Monkey, Can you feel the One Piece love?

• We ponder about why One Piece is the biggest seller in Japan but comes in third to Naruto and Bleach in the U.S.

[12:50] What makes us think One Piece is popular in Japan but so much less popular in the U.S.:

• One Piece has been breaking sales records in Japan and just got a record print run.
• Toei post huge profits that are in part thanks to One Piece.

[20:29] What we think makes One Piece so good:

• The humor and its ability to switch between drama and comedy.
• The meticulous advanced planning.
• World building and design.
• Colorful cast of characters and especially active female characters.

[43:40] What could be holding back One Piece in English:

• The art style.
• Ratio of comedy to drama.
• Being perceived as more kid friendly.
• Types of powers characters possess.
• The lack of romance.
• 4-Kids version.

[01:03:42] Ending:

• Legend of the Galactic Heroes Review Part 2
• Summer Wars Review
• Mai Mai Miracle Review

Ending song: Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century