Hey guys, after looking at the unholiness of Japanese stuff being redone and made live action like Street Fighter, Dragon Ball, and Cowboy Bebop. What kind of American Shows/Movies/Stuff would you like see be Anime Created. (more…)

Thats right there is NO SHAFT this week in preparation for our 100th episode. But make yourself a part of the action! Nonetheless, while the majority of the show is being planned out with special topics and subjects. This doesn’t mean you still can’t participate.

Send in email to our email address with written thoughts or audio thoughts regarding our 100th episode. Something like a favorite SHAFT moment, or favorite topic or anything else you want to contribute! Don’t forget the geek line if you just simply want to call in!

Enter our ‘Mashup Contest’. The mashup contest consists of someone sending in their minute to five minute compilation of SHAFT moments. Take some of the goofy things we’ve said, take ‘em out of context and have fun with it!

We’ll also be putting together some Full Series Reviews. Magical Shopping Aracade Abenobashi and Full Metal Panic: Fumofuu are the reviews we have up next.

In a recent news bite from ICv2 and ANN, Best Buy is apparently trying a new strategy in regards to anime. Best Buy stores with ‘historically good sales with anime’ will continue its current anime selection, however over 460 stores will only carry the best selling and top tier anime in their selection.

In addition, anime will be divided into classes which certain stores will carry in order to better organize this change.

Many anime distributors are worried about this change to their already niche style market however they aren’t the only ones being left in the cold as all DVD’s are being effected in this manner.

The good news is, if you live near one of these stores, you can cash in and get some anime on the cheap. Anything not an ‘A-list’ title will be on clearance at 50% below retail.

Check out the full article, complete with a list of stores that are effected.

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This week Gene and Chris sat down Angelo-less again but this time they brought in Ryan(not Kyle) to guest host along side them.

After answering some email about Negima and Haruhi which taught us to agree to disagree, the gang went into their big topic of webcomics. Why webcomics? There’s a new webcomic headed to SHAFT called, ConGoers. Sort of an american otaku’s Genshiken. Check out the above teaser and look for it in the coming weeks. We also threw down some names of comics and manga we enjoy.

After that, some good boxes showing up in release spotlight *cough*Nerima*cough*, and after our bare everything review of Kekko Kamen. If you like cheesy anime, this is right up your alley.

All that and lots more in this weeks SHAFT!

Just a reminder, there is no episode of SHAFT next week in preparation for Episode 100. Keep an eye on the blog for more details!

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Are they yelling out lady parts in that second ad?

This week, its just Gene and Chris as they go into upcoming episode and contest info!

After that its all about New York Comic Con! News from Bandai, Viz and Yen Press is what we’re interested in this time around.

Then some news, including Akira Toriyama’s comments on the live action Dragonball movie and some interesting Fullmetal Alchemist thoughts.

We round it out with a review of Negima. Don’t let the harem scare you off, this comedy puts the wizard boy plus girls and gives you something to write home about.

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