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RIGHT STUF INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES EPISODE 12 OF ANIME TODAY, THE FIRST EVER COMMERCIAL PODCAST SHOW DEDICATED TO ANIME AND MANGA!
Grimes, IA April 14, 2006 – The Right Stuf International (“TRSI”), anime producer and mega-online anime retailer, announced today it has launched the latest episode of Anime Today, the first ever commercial podcast aimed at Japanese animation (“anime”) and manga enthusiasts.
Consistently ranked in the top 100 TV & Movie podcast subscriptions on Apple’s iTunes vying against podcasts by corporate moguls such as Cartoon Network, Fox, and HBO, Anime Today fans have been raving about the show since its initial debut last November. “Reviews, News and Japanese culture that is engaging and is produced well. How did you guys know exactly what I wanted in an anime podcast?!” posted one reviewer on iTunes.
Released every other week, each episode features fresh anime content and gives listeners a glimpse into what's new and what's hot in the world of anime and manga! Segments include reviews of titles from all major anime studios, insights into the industry from anime producers, tips on traveling to and around Japan, interaction with listeners, contest and prizes and more!
In episode 12 of Anime Today:
- Chad has the latest news on what’s hot in the world of anime.
- Think you know anime and manga? Test your skills in “Uso Deshou” Trivia!
- Marie has a nail-biting review of Tokyopop’s Dragon Head Graphic Novel 1.
- Nick steps forth to give you the scoop on Right Stuf’s latest batch of contests.
- In the “Anime and Gamer’s Guide to Japan”, Kris and Judy launch into a vibrant discussion about the hottest gaming trends currently in Japan.
- Shawne highlights some great titles from the “Showers of Savings” In Stock sale, and spotlights his favorite titles from his Weekly Specials.
- Evolution of a giant - the production team talks about the evolution of the Right Stuf catalog which first began shipping over 15 years ago.
- Learn about the Japanese verb “desu” (to be) with Judy-sensei’s Mini Japanese 101 Lessons!
- Sit in on a session of Q&A with Kris and Judy as they field listener questions about Music & Effects (M&E) in US anime.
You can find this episode, as well as an archive of all Anime Today episodes and extended show notes, at http://www.RightStuf.com
About Podcasting
The term ‘Podcasting’ is a blend of Apple's ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting’, and is a blanket term used to describe a collection of technologies for automatically distributing audio and video programs over the internet via a publish and subscribe model. Anime Today can be downloaded from the Apple iTunes Music Store and directly from the company’s website at www.rightstuf.com, and the podcast can be played on a variety of PC MP3 players and hand held devices, including the Apple iPod.
About The Right Stuf International
Founded in 1987, The Right Stuf International (“TRSI”) was one of the first players in the US Japanese Animation (“anime”) industry. Both a giant online anime/manga retailer and a US Producer of anime, TRSI works to promote knowledge of its own products as well as information about the anime/manga industry in general. On the production side, TRSI is dedicated to creating the highest quality products and selects only a limited number of anime titles to focus on each year. With a product line ranging from anime classics like Astro Boy, Kimba, and Gigantor to the most modern comedies and dramas such as His or Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Shingu, and Ninja Nonsense. TRSI produces quality anime for fans of all ages! For more information, visit us on the web at http://www.rightstuf.com.