RIGHT STUF ANNOUNCES THE APRIL 24 RELEASE OF SHINGU: SECRET OF THE STELLAR WARS COMPLETE THINPAK COLLECTION

Entire 26-episode series – praised as “must-see anime” – in one package!

GRIMES, IA, February 8, 2007 – Anime producer The Right Stuf International is pleased to announce the release of the SHINGU: SECRET OF THE STELLAR WARS Complete Thinpak Collection on April 24, 2007.

From acclaimed director Tatsuo Sato (NADESICO / THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD / AZUMANGA DAIOH), Shingu features animation by Madhouse (ANIMATRIX / DEATH NOTE / PAPRIKA), plus planning by Masao Maruyama (GUNGRAVE / DEATH NOTE / PARADISE KISS), production by Masao Morosawa (GUNGRAVE / JUBEI-CHAN / TRIGUN) and character designs by Yuugi Ikeda (SAIYUKI / GUNGRAVE / MONSTER).

The science-fiction adventure, described by Home Media Retailing as “extremely addictive,” takes place in a not-so-distant future and follows one student’s attempts to make sense of a world that is rapidly changing in ways he could not have anticipated. This new release collects all 26 episodes of the anime series, plus an array of bonus materials, in one thinpak box set.

Visit the official SHINGU Web site at shingu.rightstuf.com for more information about the series, character and creator profiles and more!

Intergalactic Spies. Extraterrestrials. Double Lives.

The world, as Hajime Murata knew it, is about to be turned upside down. First, a alien ship appears over Tokyo. Then a mysterious, new student – wearing an ancient school uniform – transfers to his school. The student’s name is Muryou, and with his arrival, everything begins to change.

Classmates suddenly begin to display psychic powers. A giant white guardian faces off with alien creatures in the skies over their town. And men with threatening weapons lurk in the shadows of the school’s campus.

With all these strange events taking place around him, Hajime is determined to figure out the truth about the world he thought he already knew. His story is a tale of aliens and humans, starships and spies, and friends who are often more than they appear to be. Join Hajime as he discovers the mysteries of SHINGU!

The Reviews Are In…

“Once you watch an episode of Shingu, you won’t be able to wait for the next!” – Newtype USA
“Must-see anime!” – Animerica Magazine
“…one of those hidden gems.” – AnimeOnDVD.com

The SHINGU Complete Thinpak Collection includes:
Entire 26-episode series, character bios, line art galleries, original production notes, textless opening and closing, scene access, Right Stuf trailers and a special 44-page booklet featuring English production notes, an interview with Director Tatsuo Sato and more!


ABOUT THE RIGHT STUF INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1987, The Right Stuf International was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation ("anime") industry. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products as well as information about the anime/manga industry, in general. On the production side, Right Stuf 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, Comic Party, Shingu, Ninja Nonsense and To Heart, Right Stuf produces quality anime for fans of all ages. For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com.