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 (mostly anime and live action films).
Right Stuf also offered production services and distribution for Sunrise Inc., Eleven Arts, Pony Canyon, and its corporate sibling, Aniplex of America.
History[]
Founded in 1987, Right Stuf was orginally based an Iowa-based-company that has several divisions that target different aspects of the video market.
In March 2012, Right Stuf, Inc. established 5 Point Pictures and announced its film distribution agreement with CJ Entertainment.
Crunchyroll Merger and Shutdown[]
In September 2023, Crunchyroll announced that Right Stuf would be merged into the Crunchyroll Store in October 2023, with Crunchyroll adopting the Right Stuf pricing and shipping practices, shutting down in the process. The initial service experience was succeeded by BuyAnime. The label Critical Mass Video was taken over by Adult Source Media and BuyAnime.com after Right Stuf removed all adult content following the Crunchyroll acquisition. Prior to the acquisition, Funimation had partnered with its subsidiary Nozomi Entertainment to stream its select titles on the FunimationNow app in 2019.
Divisions[]
- Nozomi Entertainment (Anime)
- Critical Mass Video (Hentai)
- 5 Points Pictures (East Asian live-action films)
Dubs[]
Anime[]
Series[]
- The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993) (Sonomat, Inc.) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- His and Her Circumstances (1998-1999) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- To Heart (1999) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Boogiepop Phantom (2000) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Boys Be... (2000) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Gravitation (2000-2001) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Comic Party (2001) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Piano (2002-2003) (NYAV Post) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Ninja Nonsense: The Legend of Shinobu (2004) (NYAV Post) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Aria the Animation (2005) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
Specials/OVAs[]
- Assemble Insert (1989-1990) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- K.O. Beast (1992) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Dragon Pink (1994-1995) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- F³: Frantic, Frustrated & Female (1994-1995) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Magical Twilight (1994-1995) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Weather Report Girl (1994) (Headline Sound Studios) (Critical Mass Video)
- Cool Devices (1995-1997) (Rubba-Dub-Dub Studios) (Critical Mass Video)
- Mail Order Maiden 28 (1996) (Headline Sound Studios) (Critical Mass Video)
- Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko (1996) (New Generation Pictures) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- The Mystery of Nonomura Hospital (1996-1997) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- I Dream of Mimi (1997) (Headline Sound Studios) (Critical Mass Video)
- Love Doll (1997-2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko II (1997) (New Generation Pictures)
- Dangaizer 3 (1999-2001) (New Generation Pictures)
- Gravitation: Lyrics of Love (1999) (Headline Sound Studios) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Mei King (1999-2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Slave Sisters (1999-2000) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Campus (2000-2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Dark (2000) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Endless Serenade (2000) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Girl Next Door (2000) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Holy Virgins (2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Hooligan (2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- I Love You (2001-2002) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Private Sessions (2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Punishment (2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Sex Ward (2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Slaves to Passion (2001) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Classroom of Atonement (2002-2003) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Debts of Desire (2002) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Hardcore Hospital (2002) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Maid Service (2002) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Rxxx: Prescription for Pain (2002) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Spotlight (2002) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- The Story of Little Monica (2002) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Voyeur's Digest (2002) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Hot for Teacher (2003) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Naughty Nurses (2003-2004) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Perverse Investigations (2003) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Private Sessions 2 (2003) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Sexy Sailor Soldiers (2003) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Wicked Lessons (2003) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Anyone You Can Do... I Can Do Better! (2004) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Bondage 101 (2004) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Classes in Seduction (2004) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- Maple Colors (2004-2005) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
- My Brother's Wife (2004-2005) (Swirl Recording) (Critical Mass Video)
Films[]
- Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda (1985)
- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky (2016) (NYAV Post) (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower (2017) (NYAV Post) (Nozomi Entertainment)
Licensed Works[]
Anime[]
Series[]
- Magic User's Club! (1999) (dubbed by NYAV Post)
- Galaxy Angel (2001) (dubbed by Westwood Studios)
- Super GALS! (2001-2002) (dubbed by Industrial Smoke & Mirrors)
- The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye (2006) (dubbed by Headline Sound Studios)
- Interspecies Reviewers (2020) (dubbed by Funimation) (1 episode)
Specials/OVAs[]
- Rei Rei (1993) (dubbed by ADV Films)
- Magic User's Club! (OVA) (1996-1997) (dubbed by NYAV Post)
- Maison Plaisir (2002) (dubbed by ???)
External Links[]
- Right Stuf Inc. on the Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Right Stuf Inc. at the CrystalAcids Anime Voice Actor Database