We’re delaying our new episode this week until tomorrow for the simple fact that our studio is all tied up putting together the video for our upcoming SHAFTV episodes.

We will be recording our normal podcast tomorrow instead of today. So stay tuned for our next episode.

Because of AnimeBoston, there was quite a bit of anime news we didn’t cover this week. So I’m gonna give a brief run down of what that news was.

• VIZ acquires Blue Dragon anime, which is based on Blue Dragon for the XBox 360.(Link)
• Racer X cast in live action Speed Racer. (Link)
• Geneon receives Best Independent DVD Vendor of 2006 from Trans World Entertainment Group(Home of Suncoast, Sam Goody, FYE, etc..) (Link)
• First Kyo Kara Maoh! OVA to be released in Japan in October (Link)
• First Episode of RomeoxJuliet Streaming online til May 5th (Link)
• Convention report for Anime Boston 2007 thanks to Anime News Network (Link)

Thats about it for what we missed while at Anime Boston. We’ll catch you on the other side with a new episode next week.

Panel: Chris(132 Productions), Matt, Angelo

Main Topic:

Note: This episode was filmed LIVE from the convention area at Anime Boston 2007 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Mass.

This wasn’t one of our normal formated shows. We went on mostly about the various events we attended at the con, our perspective on how the convention was, and completely silly behavior. This is quite possibly our most random episode ever. So sit back and listen to this episode, its a tad off the wall. Due to problems on the show(nothing like technical problems when doing a live show), we were unable to retrieve our notes for any news or segments.

We also put information for our first contest on the program. Check out information on that in our current episode. You have until Sunday April 29th to participate.

Remember, we love emails, message board posts, comments. Send your email to animeshaft@gmail.com. Any email messages(we’ll read ‘em), audio files(we’ll play ‘em) or other questions.

If you’re talking about SHAFT then you can digg it.

Special Thanks to all of our listeners and behind the scenes contributers who make this podcast possible.

Extra special thanks to 132 Productions for hosting this episode of Super Happy Anime Fun Time.

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Episode #14a: Lines! Peril of the Con!!

We also had some fun with recording some audio in lines we wandered into at Anime Boston, when we weren’t using our Nintendo DS’ in the lines. So check out this Small SHAFT in addition to our normal episode.
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With about a day or so left before the crew heads to Boston for Anime Boston 2007, I figure i’d give people the low down on whats going on.

First, there will be a live episode of SHAFT recorded from the Hynes Convention Center from ground zero of Anime Boston. This will be a regular podcast with news, reviews and a release segment. In addition all members of our regular panel will be in attendance, Gene, Chris, Matt and Angelo will be together in one spot for the recording of this episode. We haven’t had 4 people on our panel at the same time ever so this will be exciting.

This episode will see the premier of the ‘Release Spotlight’ segment. Instead of simply listing the releases of the week, we’ll pick a few of our favs and highlight them out. This episode will also feature a group review of an anime that premiered AT Anime Boston 2007. We’re not going to tell you which one. You’ll have to show up to the live taping or wait for the episode to hit iTunes. Finally, we also plan on having at least one contest on this episode and we’re hoping to do more in future episodes as well.
In addition to the live podcast, we will be premiering Super Happy Anime Fun TIme Video(SHAFTV). We plan on filming at least 3 episodes at Anime Boston. So if you see us with a camcorder you could be in our next episode of SHAFTV.

Finally, we plan on hanging out and seeing as many panels and videos and so on as we can. We’re gonna hit returning panels we didn’t get to see last year and sit in on some old favorites. We’re hoping to catch a lot of people there just have fun like everyone else. We hope to see you at Anime Boston.

Believe it or not, SHAFT is not the only thing I work on. I’m sure its noticeable.

I do regular segments for The Instance which is a World of Warcraft podcast hosted by Scott Johnson, Andrew and RandyDeluxe. The segments deal with tips for the Player versus Player aspect of World of Warcraft. Check those out.

I’ve also submitted drinking games to The Instance and Scott Johnson’s other podcast Extralife Radio. Which have been played in Episodes 61 and 133 respectively. So check out those podcasts to check out other works I’m into.

Finally, I want to hint that I am assisting in the production of another podcast which I may or may not assist on hosting with. So stay tuned for that.

We totally over looked this. AnimeNation linked up the trailer to the first of the Kiddy Grade movies being released in Japan this year. Its looking like this will be a decent movie. But as always, until we see the final product we’re gonna reserve judgement.

http://animenation.net/news/index.php?id=11043

Panel: Chris(132 Productions), Angelo

News:

• Funimation acquires rights to One Piece. Redubbing and other post production will continue after episode 144. (Link)
• In a polite manner, fans at Sakura-Con confront the CEO of Bandai Visual USA about incoming price increases to their upcoming content. Bandai Visual cited recent increases in anime production and simultaneous release of anime in the US and Japan. (Link)
• Illumitoons is gonna trade in your old BoBoBo-Bo BoBoBo, Beet the Vandel Buster and B’t X DVD’s for actually subtitled DVDs. (Link)
• Shueisha is going to replace Monthly Shonen Jump in Japan as of July 2007. (Link)
• From the organizers of the New York Comic Con comes the New York Anime Festival, coming December 2007. (Link)
• Geneon plans some releases of some of their anime such as El-Hazard I My Me Strawberry Eggs, and Strawberry Marshmallow. (Link)
• Namco Bandai plans on bringing us more Naruto… for the PSP in US and European markets. (Link)
• Speed Racer gains more cast members… lucky us. (Link)

Main Topic:

We talked about the concept of the anime anti-hero. Its interpretation in anime and seeing if its something the US television, cartoon and comic markets are missing. We talked about some of our favorites and give some light on the interpretation of the anime anti-hero.
Releases:

[April 10]

Anime:

Black Lagoon (Vol. 1)
Black Lagoon - Limited Collector’s Edition (Vol. 1)
Kurau: Phantom Memory - Between Two Worlds (Vol. 1)
Papuwa - Light My Fire! (Vol. 5)
Zatch Bell (Dub.Vol. 9)
Manga:

Angel Sanctuary (Vol. 19)
Banana Fish (Vol. 19)
Battle Club (Vol. 4)
Battle Vixens (Vol. 11)
Because I’m the Goddess (Vol. 3)
Bird Kiss (Vol. 3)
Boys Over Flowers (Vol. 23)
Cheeky Angel (Vol. 17)
Chibi Vampire (Vol. 4)
Dragon Head (Vol. 6)
Dragon Voice (Vol.
Et Cetera (Vol. 9)
Fruits Basket (Vol. 16)
Genju No Seiza (Vol. 3)
Grenadier (Vol. 3)
ID_entity (Vol. 9)
Inuyasha (Vol. 29)
Kamiyadori (Vol. 2)
Liling-Po (Vol. 6)
Little Queen (Vol. 2)
Magical x Miracle (Vol. 4)
Neck and Neck (Vol. 7)
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Vol. 10)
Nosatsu Junkie (Vol. 2)
O-Parts Hunter (Vol. 3)
Priest (Vol. 16)
Red River (Vol. 17)
RG Veda (Vol. 9)
Rozen Maiden (Vol. 4)
Saiyuki Reload (Vol. 7)
Saver (Vol. 3)
Scrapped Princess (Vol. 3)
Short Sunzen! (Vol. 1)
The Embalmer (Vol. 3)
The Law Ueki (Vol. 5)
Ultra Cute (Vol. 6)
Yubisaki Milk Tea (Vol. 4)

[April 17]

Anime:

Ayakashi - Goddess the Dark Tower (Vol. 1)
Cutie Honey (Sub)
Elemental Gelade - Resolutions (Vol. 6)
Le Chevalier D’Eon (Vol. 2)
Noein (Vol. 3)
Pani Poni Dash! (Vol. 3)
Paradise Kiss (Vol. 3)
Peach Girl (Vol. 1)
Solty Rei (Vol. 3)

Anime Box:

Ai Yori Aoshi
Gate Keepers
Manga:

Drifting Classroom (Vol. 5)
Golgo 13 (Vol.
Hana-Kimi (Vol. 17)
Inubaka (Vol. 2)
Monster (Vol.
Shakugan no Shana (Vol. 1)

Review:

This week, Chris took a look at GANTZ. This lovely looking blood bath has impressive animation, excellent character development with a seemingly simple plot. This title rounds out with excellent dub casting and otherwise nice sound and music. We gave it a 9 out of 10. Check it out, but keep the kiddies away from this one… it is a blood bath.

Extra Drop:

Most people know about CounterStrike, the most popular Half Life mod on the planet. But now, you can get the same treatment with your Dragonball Z characters. Dragonball: Source gives you all the Half Life action you want, with a nice Dragonball spin. Maybe this will hold people off for the MMO.

Remember, we love emails, message board posts, comments. Send your email to animeshaft@gmail.com. Any email messages(we’ll read ‘em), audio files(we’ll play ‘em) or other questions.

If you’re talking about SHAFT then you can digg it.

Special Thanks to all of our listeners and behind the scenes contributers who make this podcast possible.

Extra special thanks to 132 Productions for hosting this episode of Super Happy Anime Fun Time.

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Easter is a bigger holiday for our staff then most and most of us didn’t get back(including me) until today. We regret to inform you of no episode this week. However, we will be back next Sunday with a new episode and news that will want to hear regarding the podcast. So stay tuned.

Due to problems with scheduling, Gene did a solo small cast outlining this weeks news and releases.

• Pokemon has gone for its 10th anniversary and looks back at the phenomena.
• Anime Network expands 24/7 in the Midwest.
• Hellsing OVA 3 Trailer is released and its awesome!
• ADV brings anime to XBox Live along with some others

Releases:

Anime:

Air Gear - Growing Wings (Vol. 2)
Air Gear - Growing Wings + Artbox (Vol. 2)
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (Vol. 2)
Case Closed (Vol. 1/S3)
Inu Yasha - Last Shard of the Jewel (Vol. 52)
Karas: The Revelation (Vol. 2)
Kodocha (Vol. 12)
MoonPhase (Vol. 5)
My-HiME (Vol. 7)
Viewtiful Joe (Vol. 8/DUB)

Anime Box:

Maburaho (Thinpak)

Manga: 

Aishiteruze Baby (Vol. 7)
Beet the Vandel Buster (Vol. 11)
Bleach (Vol. 18)
Buso Renkin (Vol. 5)
Cain Saga (Vol. 4)
Claymore (Vol. 7)
Crimson Hero (Vol. 5)
Dragon Drive (Vol. 1)
Eyeshield 21 (Vol. 13)
Hikaru no Go (Vol. 9)
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (Vol. 7)
La Corda D’Oro (Vol. 3)
Millennium Snow (Vol. 1)
One Piece (Vol. 14)
Reborn! (Vol. 3)
Sakende Yaruze (Vol. 4)
Tail of the Moon (Vol. 4)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist (Vol. 20)

Just a reminder there will be no SHAFT tonight, and we will have our regular episode forthcoming. This is due to the easter holiday. Show notes for Episode 12a are also forthcoming.