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Industry | Video publisher and distributor |
Genre | Anime, Asian cinema, live action |
Founder | Shawne P. Kleckner and Robert Ferson |
Headquarters | Grimes, Iowa, United States |
Key people
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Shawne P. Kleckner Founder/CEO Christine Morgan Vice President Kristine Gero Senior Producer |
Website | www.rightstufanime.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), RightStuf.com (online store) and 5 Points Pictures (live action). In March 2012, Right Stuf launched 5 Points Pictures, its live action label.
Right Stuf was founded on July 31, 1987 by Robert Ferson and current CEO Shawne P. Kleckner. The company is headquartered in Grimes, Iowa.
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.
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.
Critical Mass Video is Right Stuf's studio for adult anime programming. It offers titles catering to an assortment of different preferences.
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.