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Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome the hosts of AnimeTV – Johnny Yong Bosch and Cristina Vee – to episode 109 of ANIME TODAY.

In this new interview, Bosch and Vee discuss their roles as hosts of AnimeTV, as well as what fans can expect to see as part of the show’s second season, which is available via the Revision3 online television network.

Bosch first came to fan attention as “Adam” in the Power Rangers television show and is a prolific actor and musician whose vocal roles include “Ichigo” in Bleach, “Lelouch” in Code Geass, “Renton” in Eureka Seven, “Vash the Stampede” in Trigun and many more. His band, Eyeshine, also often appears as a musical guest at anime conventions across North America.

Vee was discovered by Bang Zoom! Entertainment, during a voice acting panel at Anime Expo, and she has gone on to portray several lead characters in both anime series and video games, such as “Nanoha” in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, “Louise” in The Familiar of Zero, “Machi” in Blade of the Immortal, and “Noel Vermillion” in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger.

Also in Episode 109:

• Chad shares “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
• Nick announces the latest Year of the Otaku weekly winners and the winners of the 20th Century Boys gift sets from Viz Pictures. Then he kicks off a new contest where listeners have the chance to win an ARIA lithograph.
• Rich provides a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• Marie checks out the first volume of Moyasimon from Del Rey Manga.
• Listen to clips from Gun X Sword Soundtrack 2 from Geneon Music. Also hear tracks from JapanFiles.com artists cargo (“Winter Song” from the CD MARS) and FLOPPY (“Snow, Moon, and Flower” from the CD Deus ex machina).
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.

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Right Stuf, Inc. celebrates the holiday season and gears up for the new year in episode 108 of ANIME TODAY.

In the second part of the “Anime and Gamer's Holiday Guide,” Kris and Judy continue to check off items on their otaku-friendly wish list and talk about their favorite picks for several game systems, as well as stocking stuffers.

Also in Episode 108:

• Chad shares “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
• Shawne gives fans the rundown on the “Merchants of Savings” sale on books from Yen Press and reminds them that the “12+ Days of Anime Savings” has been extended through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009.
• Rich announces the latest Year of the Otaku weekly winners and a new contest for a copy of Children of the Sea, Vol. 1 signed by creator Daisuke Igarashi. He also announces which fans have won the chance to check out recent Nozomi Entertainment shows, including Rental Magica and Gakuen Alice, and he kicks off a new contest for Viz Pictures’ release of the first live-action 20th Century Boys movie.
• Nick and Rich preview the roster of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• In a new “If… /Then…” segment, Christy offers recommendations to fans of the Ghost Hound anime series.
• Listen to clips from the Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi Soundtrack 1: Pine from Geneon Music. Also hear holiday-themed tracks from JapanFiles.com artists Swinging Popsicle (“At Christmastime” ), Vlidge (“Christmas Ha Holy Party” from the CD HIP POPs), Blue Trike (“Christmas Night” from the CD Kimi wo Omou) and Sista Five (“Merry Merry X’Mas To You” from the CD POWER TO THE PEOPLE).
• 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 Helen McCarthy – the author of the recent books The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga and Manga Cross-Stitch – to episode 107 of ANIME TODAY.

In this new interview, McCarthy discusses Manga Cross-Stitch, the elements shared by manga and embroidery, and how fans can draw inspiration from anime and manga into their own creative endeavors. (The rest of this interview, focusing on her other new book, The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, can be found in episode 106 of Anime Today.)

A trailblazer in the field of anime writing and journalism, McCarthy’s recent published works include 500 Essential Anime Movies, Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation and The Anime Encyclopedia (co-authored with Jonathan Clements). One of the world’s foremost experts on Miyazaki and the works of Studio Ghibli, she has also curated several seasons of lectures and screenings at London’s Barbican Cinema and is a featured guest and lecturer at conventions and events worldwide, including the recent opening weekend of the Smithsonian Institution’s current exhibition, “Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime.”

Also in Episode 107:

• Chad shares “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
• Shawne tells fans how they can take part in our annual “12+ Days of Anime Savings,” which lasts through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009.
• Kris and Judy are back with their otaku-friendly anime wish list in a new “Anime and Gamer's Guide.”
• Rich and Nick announce the latest Year of the Otaku winners and a new contest for an Afro Samurai print signed by Samuel L. Jackson, and they announce the winners of the Boys Over Flowers K-drama contest and Rental Magica poster contest. Then they kick off an all-new contest where fans can win the chance to check out recent Nozomi Entertainment shows, including Rental Magica and Gakuen Alice.
• Rich provides a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• Marie takes a look at the anime adaptation of the ninja adventure Nabari no Ou.
• Listen to clips from Fafner Original Soundtrack 2: Now Here from Geneon Music. Also hear tracks from JapanFiles.com artists Ato (“ryouyoku” from their self-titled CD) and Asha (“Stepping with the Snowflakes” from the CD idealized).
• 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 Helen McCarthy – the author of the recent books The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga and Manga Cross-Stitch – to episode 106 of ANIME TODAY.

In this new interview, McCarthy discusses what anime and manga fans can gain by learning about the background of Astro Boy and Black Jack creator Dr. Osamu Tezuka, the relevance of his work to today’s audiences, how her biography’s pop culture perspective differs from a more academic examination of his career, and which Tezuka works are her very own personal favorites. (The rest of this interview, focusing on her other new book, Manga Cross-Stitch, will air in episode 107 of Anime Today on December 4, 2009.)

A trailblazer in the field of anime writing and journalism, McCarthy’s recent published works include 500 Essential Anime Movies, Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation and The Anime Encyclopedia (co-authored with Jonathan Clements). One of the world’s foremost experts on Miyazaki and the works of Studio Ghibli, she has also curated several seasons of lectures and screenings at London’s Barbican Cinema and is a featured guest and lecturer at conventions and events worldwide, including the recent opening weekend of the Smithsonian Institution’s current exhibition, “Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime.”

Also in Episode 106:

• Chad shares “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
• Shawne tells fans how they can “get in the spirit to save” on DVDs, Blu-ray and more from Media Blasters and its labels.
• Rich and Nick take a look at how packages get out from RightStuf.com to customers in the third and final installment of “Best Wishes, Stuf!,” which focuses on how outgoing orders are packed and shipped to anime fans.
• Rich announces the latest Year of the Otaku winners (and new weekly contest), remind fans about the contest for the Korean drama adaptation of Boys Over Flowers, and announce a new contest marking the launch of the site for Nozomi Entertainment’s release of Rental Magica.
• Nick provides a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• In a new “If… /Then…” segment, Christy offers recommendations to fans of the Gakuen Alice anime series.
• Listen to clips from Fafner Original Soundtrack 1: No Where from Geneon Music. Also hear tracks from JapanFiles.com artists Blue Trike (“Stand up!!” from the CD Daydream) and nanocycle (“folksonomy” from the CD something burning).
• 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 Frederik L. Schodt and Jared Cook – the translators of the PLUTO: Urasawa x Tezuka manga – to episode 105 of ANIME TODAY.

In this new, three-segment interview, Schodt and Cook discuss their work on Naoki Urasawa’s reimagining of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy manga, how Dr. Tezuka may have reacted to the recent adaptations of his work, and their unique, two-person translation process.

Long-time translation partners Schodt and Cook collaborated on the English translations and adaptations of Osamu Tezuka’s Phoenix and Princess Knight (excerpt for Viz’s Shojo Beat magazine), prior to their work on Pluto. The author of The Astro Boy Essays: Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom and the Manga/Anime Revolution, Schodt has been recognized with the Osamu Tezuka Culture Special Prize and by the Japanese government with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contributions to the appreciation of manga and Japanese culture worldwide.

Also in Episode 105:

• Chad shares “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
• Rich tells fans how they can find “Revolutionary Savings” on DVDs, Blu-ray, books and music from Bandai Entertainment.
• Rich and Nick take a look at how packages get out from RightStuf.com to customers in the second installment of “Best Wishes, Stuf!,” which focuses on the customer service, accounting and warehouse departments.
• Nick and Rich announce the latest Year of the Otaku winners (and new weekly contest), announce the winners of the Kimba (Jungle Emperor Leo) contest, and kick off a new contest gearing up for this month’s release of the Boys Over Flowers Korean drama.
• Rich and Nick provide a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• Marie takes a look at the manga Karakuri Odette by Julietta Suzuki.
• Listen to clips from Neon Genesis Evangelion Soundtrack 1 and the Refrain of Evangelion soundtrack from Geneon Music. Also hear tracks from JapanFiles.com artists MORNING GLORY (“Time After Time” from the mini EP Remember) and ketchup mania (“Welcome to Paradise” from their Best of CD).
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.