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Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome Merideth Mulroney, Media Blasters’ senior graphic designer, to episode 77 of ANIME TODAY.

An industry veteran and long-time anime fan, Mulroney offers an in-depth look at the upcoming DVD release of Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit (Serei no Moribito), including what drew her company to the title and her role in bringing it to North American audiences. Based upon the best-selling fantasy novel by Nahoko Uehashi, the Moribito anime was produced by Production I.G. and directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex).

Also in Episode 77:

• Chad tells listeners “What’s Hot” in the world of anime.
• Shawne shares a “Banquet of Bargains” on books and manga from TOKYOPOP.
• Rich and Nick kick off a new contest celebrating Nozomi Entertainment’s November DVD release of Maria Watches Over Us - Season 2 and continue a month-long contest for the Korean drama I Really, Really Like You from YA Entertainment.
• Marie takes a look at the Code Geass anime.
• In a new Q&A segment, Rich tackles a question about high-definition video formats.
• Nick and Rich provide a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• Listen to musical clips from the JapanFiles.com release F.L.A.G. by Ketchup Mania.
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.

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Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome Tom Flinn, ICv2.com’s vice president of content, to episode 76 of ANIME TODAY.

A long-time industry observer who writes the regular “Anime on American TV” column for the ICv2 Guide to Anime and Manga, Flinn provides a historical perspective on the effect television has had on the North American anime industry. Also, Flinn discusses the impact television trends have had on “Region 1” licensing decisions and the introduction of new fans to anime. And he shares his thoughts about the current state of anime on television, the most recent programming trends, who is driving these trends, and how fans can constructively voice their opinions to decision makers.

Also in Episode 76:

• Chad tells listeners “What’s Hot” in the world of anime.
• Shawne shares how fans can “Sink Their Teeth Into Savings” on DVDs from Geneon Entertainment.
• Kris and Judy talk about Webkare, a new virtual boyfriend social dating site in Japan, in a new installment of the “Anime and Gamer's Guide.”
• Rich and Nick announce the winners of the My Girl and New York Anime Festival contests and kick off a new month-long contest celebrating the release of the Korean drama I Really, Really Like You from YA Entertainment.
• Marie takes a look at Monkey High, a shoujo manga by Shouko Akira.
• Judy-sensei checks in with a new mini Japanese 101 lesson.
• Rich and Nick provide a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• Listen to musical clips from the JapanFiles.com release Transit by Swinging Popsicle.
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.

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Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome Lance Fensterman and Peter Tatara – the show manager and programming manager for the New York Anime Festival – to episode 75 of ANIME TODAY.

In this new interview, Tatara and Fensterman discuss the array of special guests appearing at the New York Anime Festival over the weekend of September 26-28, 2008. Guests include Vampire Hunter D creator and novelist Hideyuki Kikuchi, artist Yoshitaka Amano, “Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto, Japanese voice actor Rie Tanaka, and fashion house Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, plus musical acts and a variety of guests from all facets of the North American anime and manga publishing industries.

Also in Episode 75:

• Chad tells listeners “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
• Shawne tells fans about the “Amazing Deals” they can find on DVDs and merchandise from ADV Films.
• Kris and Judy are back with a wedding-themed installment of the “Anime and Gamer's Guide.”
• Rich and Nick remind listeners about a month-long contest centered around the Korean television series My Girl. They also kick-off two new contests: one for tickets to theatrical screenings of Death Note II: The Last Name and a second for passes to the New York Anime Festival.
• Marie checks out the YuYu Hakusho Season 1 DVD Box Set.
• Judy-sensei returns with a new mini Japanese 101 lesson about how to congratulate newlyweds and new parents.
• Rich and Nick provide a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• Listen to musical clips from the JapanFiles.com release Pregnant Fantasy by TsuShiMaMiRe, a rock trio that will be performing at the New York Anime Festival.
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.

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Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome the team behind Yen Press’ new YEN PLUS monthly anthology – Co-Publishing Director Kurt Hassler and Senior Editor JuYoun Lee – to episode 74 of ANIME TODAY.

In this new interview, Hassler and Lee discuss YEN PLUS’ launch, the role they feel anthologies can play in the North American manga and graphic novel market, the selection process to determine which titles appeared in the debut issue, and what fans can expect to see in future issues.

Also in Episode 74:

• Chad tells listeners “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
• Shawne reminds fans how they can “Start the New Term” with deals on products from FUNimation. (Just a few days left!)
• New Anime Today contributor Brett interviews fans and cosplayers attending the recent AnimeIowa convention in Coralville, Iowa.
• Rich and Nick announce the winner of the K-drama contest for YA Entertainment’s DVD release of A Delicious Proposal, announce the winners of the contest for preview discs of Emma: A Victorian Romance – Season 1, and kick-off a new month-long contest centered around the Korean television series My Girl.
• Rich and Nick provide a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• Listen to musical clips from the JapanFiles.com CD Chiptop Lips by MOTOCOMPO.
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.

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Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome actor and podcaster Kyle Hebert – who can currently be heard as “Kamina” in Gurren Lagann, “Aizen” in Bleach and “Kiba” in Naruto – to episode 73 of ANIME TODAY.

In this new, two-part interview, Hebert discusses his career as a broadcaster-turned-actor, the challenges of tackling roles in fan-favorite series, why he feels interacting with fans is important, and his long-running “Big Bald Broadcast” podcast.

Also in Episode 73:

• Chad tells listeners “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
• Shawne reminds fans about the last days of “Dino-Mite Deals” on manga and more from DC Comics.
• Rich and Nick announce the winner of the K-drama contest for YA Entertainment’s DVD release of Palace, remind listeners about their chance to win a preview of Emma: A Victorian Romance – Season 1, and kick-off a new K-drama contest for a copy of Delicious Proposal.
• Marie takes a look at the josei anime The Story of Saiunkoku.
• Rich and Nick provide a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• Listen to musical clips from the JapanFiles.com CD Mushimonogatari by Poplar.
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.