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Right Stuf Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustryVideo publisher and distributor
GenreAnime, Asian cinema, live action
FoundedJuly 31, 1987
FoundersShawne P. Kleckner and Robert Ferson
Headquarters
Grimes, Iowa
,
United States
Key people
Shawne P. Kleckner Founder/CEO
Christine Morgan Vice President
Kristine Gero Senior Producer
Number of employees
70
Websiterightstufanime.com

Right Stuf Inc. (formerly known as The Right Stuf International Inc.) is an independent video publisher and distributor of video programming that specializes in Asian entertainment (anime and live action films). The company has several divisions including: Nozomi Entertainment (production), Critical Mass (adult programming), RightStufAnime.com (online store) and 5 Points Pictures (live action). In March 2012, Right Stuf launched 5 Points Pictures, its live action label.[1] Right Stuf also offers production services and distribution for Japanese labels Aniplex of America, Sunrise Inc.,[2] Eleven Arts,[3] and Pony Canyon.[4]

Right Stuf was founded on July 31, 1987 by Robert Ferson and current CEO Shawne P. Kleckner. The company is headquartered in Grimes, Iowa. The company's e-commerce site at www.rightstufanime.com is the largest independent seller of anime, manga, and Japanese collectibles in North America.

Nozomi Entertainment

Nozomi Entertainment is Right Stuf's studio focusing on "collector-grade releases for audiences of all ages." It publishes classic and modern anime programs for people of all ages. At the Anime Expo in 2007, CEO Shawne Kleckner announced that Right Stuf had changed the name of their production division to Nozomi Entertainment. The first title released under the new Nozomi Entertainment label was The Third.[5]

Titles licensed by Nozomi Entertainment

A–B

  • A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve (license rescued from ADV Films)
  • Adolescence of Utena (license rescued from Central Park Media)
  • Aria (dub funded at Kickstarter)
  • Astro Boy (license rescued from NBC Enterprises)
  • Big Windup! (Season 2) (Season 1 licensed by Funimation)
  • Boogiepop Phantom
  • Boogiepop Phantom and Others (live-action film; anime licensed by Crunchyroll and Funimation)

C–H

I–N

O–S

T–Z

Out of print

Lucky Penny

Lucky Penny Entertainment is a Right Stuf studio-label focusing on "high-quality and budget-friendly editions of both anime fan favorites and niche titles." The first series released under the Lucky Penny label were Ristorante Paradiso, Hyakko and Aoi Hana: Sweet Blue Flowers.[6]

Titles licensed by Lucky Penny Entertainment

  • Ah My Buddha (license rescued from Media Blasters)
  • Aoi Hana: Sweet Blue Flowers
  • Blessings of the Campanella (license rescued from Funimation)
  • Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
  • Hyakko
  • Looking Up at the Half-Moon (license rescued from Crimson Star Media)
  • Princess Nine (license rescued from ADV Films)
  • Ristorante Paradiso
  • Sengoku Collection
  • Space Pirate Mito (license rescued from Media Blasters)
  • Yondemasuyo, Azazel-san

Critical Mass Video

Critical Mass Video is Right Stuf's studio for adult anime programming. It offers titles catering to an assortment of different preferences.

Titles licensed by Critical Mass Video

A–B

C–H

  • Campus
  • Can Can Bunny Extra
  • Chains of Lust
  • Classroom of Atonement
  • Cool Devices
  • Countdown
  • Countdown Akira
  • Dark
  • Debts of Desire
  • Demon Warrior
  • Destined for Love
  • Dragon Pink
  • Endless Serenade
  • F-Force
  • F3: Frantic, Frustrated & Female
  • Girl Next Door
  • Hardcore Hospital
  • Holy Virgins
  • Hooligan
  • Hot for Teacher
  • Hypnolove

I–N

  • I Love You
  • Interspecies Reviewers
  • The Invisible Stud
  • Love Doll
  • Maid Service
  • Magic Woman M
  • Magical Twilight
  • Mail Order Maiden
  • Maison Plaisir
  • Maple Colors
  • MeiKing
  • Midnight Strike Force
  • My Brother's Wife
  • Naughty Nurses
  • Night Shift Nurses
  • Nightmare Campus
  • Nurse Me

O–S

  • Ogenki Clinic Adventures
  • Perverse Investigations
  • Private Sessions
  • Professor Shino’s Classes in Seduction
  • Punishment
  • Rei Rei
  • Rxxx: Prescription for Pain
  • Sex Ward
  • Sexy Sailor Soldiers
  • Sibling Secret
  • Sinners Paradise
  • Slave Market
  • Slave Sisters
  • Slaves to Passion
  • Spotlight
  • Stepmother's Sin
  • The Story of Little Monica
  • Temptation

T–Z

  • T & A Teacher
  • Urotsukidōji New Saga
  • Variable Geo Neo
  • The Venus Files
  • Voyeur's Digest
  • Wicked Lessons
  • Xpress Train
  • Xtra Credit

5 Points Pictures

5 Points Pictures is Right Stuf’s distribution division for live action programming. In March 2012, Right Stuf, Inc. established 5 Point Pictures and announced its film distribution agreement with CJ Entertainment.[7]

Titles licensed by 5 Points Pictures

  • Bleak Night (2011)
  • Finding Mr. Destiny (2010)
  • Glove (2011)
  • Going by the Book (2007)
  • The Happy Life (2007)
  • Moss (2010)
  • Penny Pinchers (2011)
  • Punch (2011)
  • The Suicide Forecast (2011)
  • Tazza: The High Rollers (2006)

References

  1. ^ "Specializing in Eclectic Live-Action Films". ICv2. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  2. ^ "Sunrise Partners with Right Stuf to Release Gundam Franchise Stateside". Anime News Network. 2014-10-11. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  3. ^ "Right Stuf, Eleven Arts Partner for Home Video Distribution". Anime News Network. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  4. ^ "Pony Canyon Will Release Yuki Yuna is a Hero, Denki-Gai no Honya-san in North America". Anime News Network. 2015-01-08. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  5. ^ "Anime Expo 2007". Anime News Network. 2007-06-30. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  6. ^ Right Stuf, Inc. Announces Acquisitions of Ristorante Paradiso, Hyakko & Aoi Hana; Creation of Lucky Penny Studio-Label; and Nozomi Limited-Edition Releases
  7. ^ "Right Stuf Inc Establishes 5 POINTS PICTURES, Announces Agreement with CJ Entertainment" (Press release). Right Stuf Inc. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-04-26.

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