Friday January 18, 2008

ANIME TODAY Looks Forward to 2008 With Zac Bertschy of Anime News Network and Protoculture Addicts

Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome Zac Bertschy – executive editor of Anime News Network (AnimeNewsNetwork.com) and managing editor of Protoculture Addicts – to episode 58 of ANIME TODAY.

In this new interview, Bertschy takes a look back at the successes and surprises of 2007, experiments in packaging and distribution, the differences between what series are popular with Japanese and Western fans,  and the issues and challenges facing the North American anime industry in 2008.

Also in Episode 58:

• Chad tells listeners "What's Hot" in the world of anime.
• Shawne reminds fans about the final days of Right Stuf’s “Savings That Rule” on books and DVDs from Viz Media.
• Judy-sensei returns with a new Japanese 101 lesson about weather-related phrases.
• Marie recommends the manga With the Light, one of the inaugural releases from Yen Press.
• Rich and Nick remind listeners about the Viz Pictures contest for a Love*Com gift pack and kick off a new contest that celebrates the new TV season of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
• Rich and Nick provide a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
• And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.

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