RIGHT STUF INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES EPISODE 24 OF ANIME TODAY,ONE OF THE TOP RATED PODCASTS DEDICATED TO ANIME AND MANGA!

Grimes, IA September 29, 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 commercial podcast aimed at Japanese animation (“anime”) and manga enthusiasts.

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 24 of Anime Today:

Chad has the latest news on what’s hot in the world of anime and manga.
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 discuss cars in Japan.
Shawne surfs in with information on our latest Bandai sales event: “Sky-surf into Savings!”
The Production Team follows up last episode’s discussion on the creation of commentary tracks with snippets from the Director’s commentary tracks on the Boys Be DVDs.
Nick and Rich kick off a series of exciting new contests for this fall. Hear all the details!
Judy-sensei helps listeners navigate Japanese roads by explaining how to give driving directions in her “Mini Japanese 101 Lesson”!
Marie is in the Halloween spirit with her latest review of FUNimation’s newest DVD release: Trinity Blood!
Finally, Kris and Judy answer a listener’s question about how companies decide upon language and subtitle tracks for domestic DVD 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

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.

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.