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ANIME TODAY Discusses MANGA CROSS-STITCH With Writer & Anime Expert Helen McCarthy [Full Show Notes]
Posted on: Friday, December 4, 2009

Right Stuf’s ANIME TODAY Discusses MANGA CROSS-STITCH With Writer & Anime Expert Helen McCarthy

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Anime & Gamer's Holiday Guide, Nabari no Ou, reviews, contests & more in episode 107!

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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