Its been a small news week just about everywhere, including the anime world. So we thought we’d take a break and forgo this weeks episode of SHAFT. However, we would take a moment at point out a few anime articles that we did find this week.

New Gundam Series in Japan this October

Normally we don’t go into anime news from Japan too much but this is one article that caught our eye. Gundam is one of our favorite anime series of all time and its nice to see a new addition to that franchise after Gundam SEED Destiny. Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is set for a release this October in Japan as a series independent of the other Gundam series. The screen shots so far look nice and we’re looking forward to its release to our adoring otaku public.

Bandai Announces license to Galaxy Angel X and Galaxy Angel S Special

At A-Kon this past weekend, Bandai announced its acquisition of another Galaxy Angel series and special. We usually enjoy talking about new anime coming to the US and this is no exception. On episode 11 of the program we talked about Bandai’s acquisition of Galaxy Angel AA. Its looking like a Galaxy Angel bonanza of releases in the US in the near future.

Azureus announces agreement with Geneon Entertainment

Back on Episode 7, we talked about Manga Entertainment teaming up with Azureus to release anime via BitTorrent. Geneon has released a similar deal. Among the series that will be available are Ayakashi, Gankutsuou, Last Exile, and Lupin the Third(including the episodes not aired on Adult Swim). In addition, the first episodes of each of the series will be available free of charge. No information was given in regards to price or when this service will become available.

We’ve updated our side links with a couple of extra links. First is Drawn by Pain whom we have mentioned many times over. If you haven’t checked them out. Its high time you have. Second is, C-Tokyo which is a website which deals with anime goings on in the New England area. With a wide variety of links, they are defiantly in the know of any anime goings on in the northeast. This is not on our side links but defiantly worth a mention, Hottest Cosplay. Think of it as Hot or Not for cosplay. You take two cosplayers, put their pictures head to head and vote for the one who is better. If you’re into that concept then head on over and check it out.

Below this post are the show notes and episode link to SHAFT TV Episode 3, starting Matt and Angelo. Its a lot of fun and closes out our normal coverage from Anime Boston. We plan on releasing two more SHAFT TV episodes this month as well as more of our normal podcast. Keep your eyes pealed here for more developments.

And while we’re on the subject of podcasting. Check out 132 Geek Cast which is produced by our only wonderful sponsor, 132 Productions. It will be a fun show about overall geekery, parsed into segments and even some silly bits in between. So check that out as well, the first pilot episode should be up this week.