RIGHT STUF’S ANIME TODAY CATCHES THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Fans’ favorite pastimes and new reviews are the focus of podcast’s 29th episode.

GRIMES, IA, December 8, 2006 – Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer The Right Stuf International (TRSI) kicks off December with a new episode of the ANIME TODAY podcast that focuses on favorite holiday activities, as well as some of the items many anime and manga fans hope to receive this season.

In Episode 29 of ANIME TODAY:

- Chad tells listeners “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.

- Kris and Judy talk “next-gen” gaming systems in this edition of the “Anime and Gamer’s Guide to Japan.”

- “Santa” Kleckner reveals a growing list of holiday bargains as Right Stuf’s “12+ Days of Christmas” continues.

- Rich and Nick return with the latest round of Right Stuf contests, announce the winners of the recent Ninja Nonsense, Gravitation and His and Her contests, and announce the winner in the fourth and final Netcomics contest.

- Judy-sensei takes listeners shopping in this episode’s mini-Japanese 101 lesson.

- Marie offers her take on the Shonen Jump graphic novel Whistle!

- Vic checks in with a series review of Chrono Crusade.

- Plus, Kris and Judy are back with a Production Team update on Right Stuf’s release of To Heart, scheduled to debut in late February 2007.

Have questions about anime, manga or Japan? Call the Anime Today “Q and A” Hotline at 1-800-338-6827, ext. 7424. (Fans whose questions are featured on the podcast will receive a $10 Right Stuf gift certificate.)

Visit www.rightstuf.com for this episode, as well as an archive of all ANIME TODAY episodes and extended liner notes. Listeners can also download and subscribe to ANIME TODAY via the Apple iTunes Music Store.

ABOUT ANIME TODAY

Released every other week, ANIME TODAY is the first commercially-produced podcast aimed at enthusiasts of Japanese animation and comics (“anime” and “manga”). Each episode features fresh 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, contests, prizes and more.

“If you’re into anime and what’s happening in the anime market then this is the podcast for you!”

- User review on iTunes

ABOUT THE RIGHT STUF INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1987, The Right Stuf International (TRSI) was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation ("anime") industry. Both a giant online anime/manga retailer and a U.S. 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 chooses to focus on a limited number of anime titles 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 and Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Shingu and Ninja Nonsense, TRSI produces quality anime for fans of all ages. For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com.