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RIGHT STUF INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES EPISODE 14 OF ANIME TODAY, THE FIRST EVER COMMERCIAL PODCAST SHOW DEDICATED TO ANIME AND MANGA!
Grimes, IA May 12, 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.
Anime Today is ranked in the top 50 of all TV & Movie podcasts subscriptions on Apple’s iTunes – competing against major 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 14 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!
- In this episode’s edition of “The Anime and Gamer’s Guide to Japan”, Kris and Judy invite David along to discuss the hottest topic in the gaming world: the latest announcements coming out of E3!
- Shawne highlights some great titles from his Weekly Specials, and gives us an inside scoop on details on our new “Lock On to Great Savings” ADV sale.
- Sit in on a session of Q&A with the staff as they field listener questions about OVAs: what they are; why they are (or sometimes aren’t) produced; and how come some OVAs make it to the US while other’s don’t.
- Marie shares her latest review of Bandai Visual USA’s stunning new Patlabor the Movie DVD Limited Collector’s Edition Set.
- Judy-sensei continues her “Mini Japanese 101 Lessons” on shopping by teaching you how to understand those large Japanese prices that you’ll be spending in Akihabara!
- Rich and Nick step forth to give you the scoop on Right Stuf’s latest batch of contests and new Right Stuf announcements.
- Don’t miss out as Right Stuf’s own Production Team steps up to discuss script translations and subtitling shows for US releases.
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