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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.