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This article is about the U.S. video distribution company. For other uses, see The Right Stuff.

Right Stuf Inc.
TypeDivision
IndustryVideo publisher and distributor
GenreAnime, Asian cinema, live action
FoundedJuly 31, 1987; 37 years ago (1987-07-31)
FoundersShawne P. Kleckner and Robert Ferson
Headquarters
Grimes, Iowa
,
United States
Key people
Shawne P. Kleckner Founder/CEO
Christine Morgan Vice President/COO
OwnerIndependent (1987–2022)
Sony (2022–present)
Number of employees
70
ParentCrunchyroll
DivisionsNozomi Entertainment
5 Points Pictures
RightStufAnime.com
Websitewww.rightstufanime.com

Right Stuf Inc. (formerly known as The Right Stuf International Inc.) is an American video publisher and distributor of video programming that specializes in Asian entertainment (anime and live action films). The company since 2022 is owned by Crunchyroll, LLC, a joint venture run by Sony through its Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan divisions, with the latter company running it via Aniplex. It has several divisions including: Nozomi Entertainment (production), 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 Sunrise Inc.,[2] Eleven Arts,[3] Pony Canyon,[4] and its corporate sibling, Aniplex of America.

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. On August 4, 2022, Right Stuf was acquired by Sony, and made a part of the Crunchyroll brand.[5] As a result of the acquisition, Right Stuf ceased distribution of all hentai content on its storefronts, for which it and Crunchyroll drew criticism from fans.[6][7]

Current divisions

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.[8] Some titles are licensed previously under the Lucky Penny Entertainment label[9] before it was discontinued.

Out of print

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.[10]

Former divisions

Critical Mass Video

Critical Mass Video is Right Stuf's former studio for adult anime programming. It offers titles catering to an assortment of different preferences. The label was taken over by Adult Source Media and Ero Anime Store after Right Stuf removed all adult content following the Crunchyroll acquisition.[11][12][13]

References

  1. ^ "Specializing in Eclectic Live-Action Films". ICv2. March 14, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  2. ^ "Sunrise Partners with Right Stuf to Release Gundam Franchise Stateside". Anime News Network. October 11, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  3. ^ "Right Stuf, Eleven Arts Partner for Home Video Distribution". Anime News Network. August 11, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  4. ^ "Pony Canyon Will Release Yuki Yuna Is a Hero, Denki-Gai no Honya-san in North America". Anime News Network. January 8, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  5. ^ Mateo, Alex (August 4, 2022). "Crunchyroll Purchases Anime Retailer Right Stuf". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  6. ^ "Crunchyroll Bought A Popular Anime Video Store, Removed Its Hentai". Kotaku. August 5, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  7. ^ Salkowitz, Rob. "How Crunchyroll Is Building An Empire Of Anime". Forbes. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  8. ^ "Anime Expo 2007: The Right Stuf International". Anime News Network. June 30, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  9. ^ "Right Stuf, Inc. Announces Acquisitions of Ristorante Paradiso, Hyakko & Aoi Hana; Creation of Lucky Penny Studio-Label; and Nozomi Limited-Edition Releases". Anime News Network. July 3, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  10. ^ "Right Stuf Inc Establishes 5 POINTS PICTURES, Announces Agreement with CJ Entertainment" (Press release). Right Stuf Inc. March 14, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  11. ^ Ero Anime Store
  12. ^ Ero Anime Store FAQ!
  13. ^ "Adult Source Media Signs Hentai Studio Critical Mass for Distro". AVN.com. August 25, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.

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