Right Stuf
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Right Stuf Inc. (formerly known as The Right Stuf International Inc.) was an American video publisher and distributor of video programming that specialized in Asian entertainment (anime and live action films). It had several divisions including: Nozomi Entertainment (production) and RightStufAnime.com (online store). In March 2012, Right Stuf launched 5 Points Pictures, its live action label.[1] Right Stuf also offered production services and distribution for Japanese labels Sunrise Inc.,[2] Eleven Arts,[3] Pony Canyon,[4] and its corporate sibling, Aniplex of America.
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Video publisher and distributor |
Genre | Anime, Asian cinema, live action |
Founded | July 31, 1987; 37 years ago (1987-07-31) |
Founders | Shawne Kleckner Robert "Todd" Ferson |
Defunct | October 10, 2023; 10 months ago (2023-10-10) |
Fate | Acquired and folded into the Crunchyroll Store |
Successor | Crunchyroll Store BuyAnime |
Headquarters | , United States |
Number of employees | 70 |
Parent | Crunchyroll, LLC[lower-alpha 1] |
Divisions | Nozomi Entertainment Critical Mass Video |
Website | www |
Right Stuf was founded in July 1987, by Robert "Todd" Ferson and Shawne P. Kleckner. The company was headquartered in Grimes, Iowa. In August 2022, Right Stuf was acquired by Sony Group Corporation, and made a part of the Crunchyroll brand.[5] As a result of the acquisition, Right Stuf ceased distribution of all hentai content on its storefronts, for which it and Crunchyroll drew criticism from fans.[6][7] Crunchyroll, LLC operated the company through a joint venture ran by Sony through Sony Pictures and Aniplex, itself a division of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Prior to the acquisition, Crunchyroll LLC, then known as Funimation, had partnered with its subsidiary Nozomi Entertainment to stream its select titles on the FunimationNow app in 2019.[8]
In December 2022, Kleckner announced he would be leaving the company after 35 years of being its co-founder and CEO.[9][10]
In September 2023, Crunchyroll announced that Right Stuf would be merged into Crunchyroll Store in October 2023, with Crunchyroll adopting the Right Stuf pricing and shipping practices, shutting down in the process.[11][12] The initial service experience was succeeded by BuyAnime.