Sunday January 06, 2008

ANIME TODAY Looks at the Year in Anime With Chris Beveridge of AnimeOnDVD.com

Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome Chris Beveridge – the founder and webmaster of Anime On DVD (AnimeOnDVD.com), – to episode 57 of ANIME TODAY.

In this “anime year in review,” Beveridge shares his thoughts about 2007’s biggest anime stories, industry trends in licensing and packaging, the future of high-def anime and what fans can look forward to in 2008.

Also in Episode 57:

• Chad tells listeners "What's Hot" in the world of anime.
• Shawne reminds fans about the final days of Right Stuf’s BIG New Year’s Clearance sale.
• Dustin Phillips, chairperson of Ohayocon 2008, previews the signature events, panels and more that await for those attending the eighth annual convention in Columbus, Ohio.
• Kris and Judy talk about new video games, available in Japan and in North America, that can help anime fans keep their New Year’s resolutions in the “Anime and Gamers’ Guide.”
• Rich and Nick announce the winners of our contest for Geneon Entertainment “Volume 1” gift packs and kick off a new contest for a Love*Com gift pack from Viz Pictures.
• Marie recommends the Hell Girl anime.
• Judy-sensei starts 2008 with a new Japanese 101 lesson.
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.

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