REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA Limited-time offer: Replica of “Utena’s” rose seal ring

RightStuf.com Opens Pre-Orders for
REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Apocalypse Saga DVD Set L.E.
Limited-time offer: Replica of “Utena’s” rose seal ring will be exclusive gift
for fans who buy all three DVD sets from RightStuf.com.

GRIMES, Iowa, August 17, 2011 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce that RightStuf.com is now accepting pre-orders for REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Apocalypse Saga DVD Set L.E. (Remastered Box Set 3), which will be available on December 6, 2011.

For a limited time – and while supplies last – fans who purchase ALL THREE Revolutionary Girl Utena remastered L.E. DVD Sets via RightStuf.com will receive a replica of the signet ring worn by “Utena” in the series. This exclusive gift item will be shipped to those who are eligible with the third and final DVD box set.


Visit utena.rightstuf.com to view illustrations of and details about the ring, see trailers featuring the remastered video, and to order (and pre-order) the limited-edition DVD box sets. Only a limited quantity of these premium sets will be produced.

Nozomi Entertainment’s releases of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Student Council Saga DVD Set L.E. (Remastered Box Set 1) and The Black Rose Saga DVD Set L.E. (Remastered Box Set 2) are available now.

“Simultaneously beautiful, emotionally powerful, artistically triumphant and absurdly hilarious.”

- Zac Bertschy, Anime News Network

“What is Revolutionary Girl Utena?

Simply put: one of the single greatest anime titles ever made.”

- Daryl Surat, Otaku USA Magazine



“...it’s worth every moment and has great replay value.”

- Chris Beveridge, The Fandom Post



“Part high school soap opera, part surreal fantasy, part comedy, part psychological drama,
Utena confounds expectations and enthralls viewers, and routinely shows up on ‘best-of’ lists for good reasons:
there hasn’t been anything like it before or since.”

- Serdar Yegulalp, About.com Anime

Revolutionary Girl Utena has been both critically acclaimed and a fan favorite since its 1997 broadcast debut on TV Tokyo and features direction by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon S and SuperS), series composition by Yoji Enokido (Ouran High School Host Club, FLCL, Sailor Moon SuperS) and animation by J.C. Staff (Honey and Clover, Slayers, Toradora!). Utena has been described as one of the top five “best anime of all time” (Anime Insider magazine, among others), and the project also inspired animated film, manga and stageplay adaptations. The two shoujo (girls’) manga, written and illustrated by Chiho Saito, were published in North America by VIZ Media.

Visit utena.rightstuf.com to see the series’ trailers (featuring the remastered video) and to order (and pre-order) the limited-edition DVD box sets.

About REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Apocalypse Saga
As the final duel rapidly approaches, the Student Council’s will to continue is beginning to waver. After all, End of the World’s identity and motives remain a mystery. And Utena, fueled by her desire to protect Anthy, continues to prevail over the feeble ambitions that drive the Student Council to fight.

But the Council’s ambitions are reignited when they hear a sound. At first, it’s faint, but soon it becomes clear: The promised revolution is within reach – and the duels must go on. And what of Utena’s own ambition? To become a prince, the duels may be only one of the trials she has yet to face.

Contains television episodes 25-39, plus the theatrical film Adolescence of Utena.
REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Apocalypse Saga DVD Set L.E.
(Remastered Box Set 3)
Pre-Book: 11/1/2011
Street Date: 12/6/2011
Runtime: Approximately 460 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Color (Plus movie: Anamorphic widescreen)
Genre: Drama
Suggested Rating: 16+

Format: DVD (TV series and movie: 2.0 English Audio, 5.1 and 2.0 Japanese Audio, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)
Catalog #: RSDVD1158
ISBN: 1-57032-706-8
UPC: 7-42617-1158-2-0
SRP: $79.99

Discs/Set: 6
Case Qty: TBA

DVD Features:
Scene access, remastered video from the recent Japanese DVD re-release, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for English and Japanese dialogue, new Dolby 5.1 audio for Japanese dialogue, English subtitles and English on-screen translations. PLUS TV Series extras: Animated art galleries, interview with Director Kunihiko Ikuhara, interview with actresses Tomoko Kawakami (“Utena”) and Yuriko Fuchizaki (“Anthy”), interviews with the English-language voice cast, Japanese staff commentary for episodes 37-39, dueling themes karaoke (Japanese audio), Japanese TV spots and trailers, and original North American trailers. ALSO Movie extras: Full-length movie commentary by Director Ikuhara, behind the scenes with the English-language cast, Japanese TV spots and trailers, and original North American trailer and teaser. AND: A book featuring content from the recent, limited-edition Japanese DVD box sets, including artwork, episode commentary and liner notes from the LD release (part 3).



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UTENA, Revolutionary Girl (Shojo Kakumei Utena) © 1997 BE-PAPAS/CHIHO SAITO/SHOGAKUKAN • SHOKAKU • TV TOKYO.
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RightStuf.com Opens Pre-Orders for REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA

RightStuf.com Opens Pre-Orders for
REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Apocalypse Saga DVD Set L.E.
Limited-time offer: Replica of “Utena’s” rose seal ring will be exclusive gift
for fans who buy all three DVD sets from RightStuf.com.

GRIMES, Iowa, August 17, 2011 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce that RightStuf.com is now accepting pre-orders for REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Apocalypse Saga DVD Set L.E. (Remastered Box Set 3), which will be available on December 6, 2011.

For a limited time – and while supplies last – fans who purchase ALL THREE Revolutionary Girl Utena remastered L.E. DVD Sets via RightStuf.com will receive a replica of the signet ring worn by “Utena” in the series. This exclusive gift item will be shipped to those who are eligible with the third and final DVD box set.


Visit utena.rightstuf.com to view illustrations of and details about the ring, see trailers featuring the remastered video, and to order (and pre-order) the limited-edition DVD box sets. Only a limited quantity of these premium sets will be produced.

Nozomi Entertainment’s releases of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Student Council Saga DVD Set L.E. (Remastered Box Set 1) and The Black Rose Saga DVD Set L.E. (Remastered Box Set 2) are available now.



“Simultaneously beautiful, emotionally powerful, artistically triumphant and absurdly hilarious.”

- Zac Bertschy, Anime News Network



“What is Revolutionary Girl Utena?

Simply put: one of the single greatest anime titles ever made.”

- Daryl Surat, Otaku USA Magazine



“...it’s worth every moment and has great replay value.”

- Chris Beveridge, The Fandom Post



“Part high school soap opera, part surreal fantasy, part comedy, part psychological drama,
Utena confounds expectations and enthralls viewers, and routinely shows up on ‘best-of’ lists for good reasons:
there hasn’t been anything like it before or since.”

- Serdar Yegulalp, About.com Anime



Revolutionary Girl Utena has been both critically acclaimed and a fan favorite since its 1997 broadcast debut on TV Tokyo and features direction by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon S and SuperS), series composition by Yoji Enokido (Ouran High School Host Club, FLCL, Sailor Moon SuperS) and animation by J.C. Staff (Honey and Clover, Slayers, Toradora!). Utena has been described as one of the top five “best anime of all time” (Anime Insider magazine, among others), and the project also inspired animated film, manga and stageplay adaptations. The two shoujo (girls’) manga, written and illustrated by Chiho Saito, were published in North America by VIZ Media.

Visit utena.rightstuf.com to see the series’ trailers (featuring the remastered video) and to order (and pre-order) the limited-edition DVD box sets.

About REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Apocalypse Saga
As the final duel rapidly approaches, the Student Council’s will to continue is beginning to waver. After all, End of the World’s identity and motives remain a mystery. And Utena, fueled by her desire to protect Anthy, continues to prevail over the feeble ambitions that drive the Student Council to fight.

But the Council’s ambitions are reignited when they hear a sound. At first, it’s faint, but soon it becomes clear: The promised revolution is within reach – and the duels must go on. And what of Utena’s own ambition? To become a prince, the duels may be only one of the trials she has yet to face.
Contains television episodes 25-39, plus the theatrical film Adolescence of Utena.

REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Apocalypse Saga DVD Set L.E.
(Remastered Box Set 3)
Pre-Book: 11/1/2011
Street Date: 12/6/2011
Runtime: Approximately 460 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Color (Plus movie: Anamorphic widescreen)
Genre: Drama
Suggested Rating: 16+

Format: DVD (TV series and movie: 2.0 English Audio, 5.1 and 2.0 Japanese Audio, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)
Catalog #: RSDVD1158
ISBN: 1-57032-706-8
UPC: 7-42617-1158-2-0
SRP: $79.99

Discs/Set: 6
Case Qty: TBA

DVD Features:
Scene access, remastered video from the recent Japanese DVD re-release, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for English and Japanese dialogue, new Dolby 5.1 audio for Japanese dialogue, English subtitles and English on-screen translations. PLUS TV Series extras: Animated art galleries, interview with Director Kunihiko Ikuhara, interview with actresses Tomoko Kawakami (“Utena”) and Yuriko Fuchizaki (“Anthy”), interviews with the English-language voice cast, Japanese staff commentary for episodes 37-39, dueling themes karaoke (Japanese audio), Japanese TV spots and trailers, and original North American trailers. ALSO Movie extras: Full-length movie commentary by Director Ikuhara, behind the scenes with the English-language cast, Japanese TV spots and trailers, and original North American trailer and teaser. AND: A book featuring content from the recent, limited-edition Japanese DVD box sets, including artwork, episode commentary and liner notes from the LD release (part 3).


* Cover Art: http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/rsdvd1158.jpg
UTENA, Revolutionary Girl (Shojo Kakumei Utena) © 1997 BE-PAPAS/CHIHO SAITO/SHOGAKUKAN • SHOKAKU • TV TOKYO.
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** Product specifications and content may be subject to change.

This Week from More Than Just Comics May We Recommend: Captain America & Bucky

May We Recommend: Captain America & Bucky

Captain America and Bucky tells the origin of Cap's teenaged sidekick through the eyes of Bucky himself. Ed Brubaker and Marc Andreyko do a wonderful job of seamlessly modernizing Bucky for the modern reader without losing the spirit the character.

Chris Samnee's art perfectly blends in with the time period in a way that's not retro or kitschy. It's a timeless story that's smart, relatable, and fun. We really can't recommend it enough.

Lucky for you, we still have a few copies of Captain America And Bucky #620, which is the first issue of the miniseries told within the pages of the Captain America series (hence the numbering).

SEE ALL CAPTAIN AMERICA & BUCKY ISSUES

PSA: Have You Read The Dark Knight Returns?

PSA: Have You Read The Dark Knight Returns?

There's a reason why Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns is on so many top-10 lists. Miller has a firm grasp on the character and sets up a killer story set in a dystopian near-future where all the superheroes have hung up their capes (save for Superman).

After years of being away, Bruce Wayne suits up again. He's not as spry as he used to be, but he's still Batman. He still stands for something. The media plays a large role in the story, with the narrative broken up by pundits debating Batman's return and his place in society. Familiar villains and heroes also appear in the story, and it's a treat each time one pops up on the page.

There are two camps: those who haven't read it and have loved it, and those who haven't read it. It's that good. If you're one of those unfortunate souls who hasn't read this book, mark it off your to-do list today. Borrow a copy from a friend or check it out from your local library. We also have a few copies for sale, FYI. ;)

ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY

Jason Aaron is teaming up with Marc Silvestri for a run on Incredible Hulk beginning in October.

Jason Aaron is teaming up with Marc Silvestri for a run on Incredible Hulk beginning in October. If that's not exciting news, we don't know what is. Aaron has been on fire recently with his work on Wolverine and PunisherMax, and his creator-owned book, Scalped, is one book on our pull list that we seem to consume with reckless abandon each time an issue hits.

And Marc Silvestri on art! That's a big get no matter what title you're talking about, especially considering he hasn't done a whole lot of Marvel stuff lately. We're thrilled to see him take on Incredible Hulk! Check out some of his interior art from the series (pictured here).

About the new Incredible Hulk story:
In the events following Fear Itself, Bruce Banner and Hulk are inexplicably separated, bringing their ongoing inner struggle for supremacy to a head. Jason Aaron promises a Hulk story unlike any you've read before. Sure, we've seen the two separated before, but we're sure that Aaron will knock it out of the park. Don't worry, Hulk will still have plenty of big ol' monsters to punch in the face--new characters will be introduced in this run.

Can it be October already? Pretty please.

ORDER YOUR COPY OF INCREDIBLE HULK #1 TODAY

Special Deals from Right Stuf now through August 18, take 30% OFF the retail price of all adult manga from both 801 Media and Project H!

Prepare yourself for four days of (adults-only) hot deals on titles from both yaoi specialist 801 Media and the new hentai imprint Project H!

From now through August 18, take 30% OFF the retail price of all adult manga from both 801 Media and Project H! (This includes items that are pre-order, in stock, on order and special order!)

Just be sure to place your orders before 11:59 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 18, 2011!

REMEMBER: If you’re a Got Anime member, you can stack your discounts for even more savings! (This means you have the potential to save up to 37% OFF all titles from 801 Media and Project H. Check out www.gotanime.com for details.)

* Not sure which products are included in the sale? To get started, just click on the "Hot Deals" graphic on RightStuf.com: It will take you to a list of all of the 801 Media and Project H titles we carry! (Please note: Bargain Bin, Weekly Special and Closeout items are not eligible for this sale because they're already awesome deals, and this will be noted on the individual product pages for these items!)

Please note: The items in this sale are for adults only. You will have to click through your acceptance of our adult terms of sale to view the items. Should you not be interested in this type of material, please do not view these items.

RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces the GAKUEN ALICE DVD Set for November 1, 2011

RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces the
GAKUEN ALICE DVD Set for November 1, 2011
Entire 26-episode series in one value-priced set.

GRIMES, IA, July 26, 2011 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce a new, lower-priced GAKUEN ALICE DVD Set (Litebox) will be released on November 1, 2011.

The 26-episode television series will be released in a single, litebox-style keepcase and feature Japanese audio, English-language subtitles and English on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include liner notes, character bios, the textless opening, the textless closing and Nozomi Entertainment trailers.


“a magically charming little show” - Chris Beveridge, AnimeOnDVD at Mania.com
“ridiculously entertaining” – Future Anime
“mixes comedy with magic and adorably cute characters” – Shojo Beat
“shojo-riffic,” “rife with humor” and “addictively cute” – Anime Insider

This anime adaptation of Tachibana Higuchi’s ongoing Gakuen Alice manga features direction by Takahiro Omori (Baccano!, Hell Girl), as well as performances by Kana Ueda (“Yumi” in Maria Watches Over Us, “Rin” in Fate/stay Night and “Honami” in Rental Magica); Rie Kugimiya (“Alphonse Elric” in Fullmetal Alchemist, “Touko” in Maria Watches Over Us and “Shana” in Shakugan no Shana); Romi Park (“Edward Elric” in Fullmetal Alchemist, “Nana O.” in NANA); and Akira Ishida (“Chrono” in Chrono Crusade, “Xellos” in The Slayers).

The original Gakuen Alice manga is serialized in Japan’s Hana to Yume girls’ anthology magazine, where it has appeared alongside titles including Fruits Basket, Hana-Kimi, Skip Beat! and S.A (Special A) since its 2003 debut. It was published in North America by TOKYOPOP.

Visit gakuenalice.rightstuf.com for more information about Gakuen Alice and to pre-order the set.

About GAKUEN ALICE
Mikan and Hotaru are best friends! (Well, according to Mikan, anyway. Hotaru doesn't seem to care.) Then one day, Hotaru is escorted away in a fancy black car, apparently scouted by a school in Tokyo called "Alice Academy." Crushed at the loss of her favorite pal, Mikan scurries after her, determined to enroll, too! But Alice Academy is a mysterious place. Can Mikan tough it out in a school where explosions, superpowers, giant baby chicks and axe-wielding teddy bears are the norm? Though it's not as if she has a choice, because once students enter Alice Academy, there is no escape! Contains the complete 26-episode TV series!

GAKUEN ALICE DVD Set (Litebox)
Pre-Book: 10/4/2011
Street Date: 11/1/2011
Runtime: Approximately 650 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Color
Genre: Comedy
Suggested Rating: 13+

Format: DVD (2.0 Japanese Audio, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)
Catalog #: RSDVD1160
ISBN: 1-57032-707-6
UPC: 7-42617-1160-2-5
SRP: $39.99

Discs/Set: 5
Case Qty: 30

DVD Features:
Scene access, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for Japanese dialogue, English subtitles and English on-screen translations. PLUS: Liner notes, character bios, textless opening, textless closing and Nozomi Entertainment trailers.


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GAKUEN ALICE © Tachibana Higuchi • Hakusensha / Alice Academy Committee 2004.
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ABOUT RIGHT STUF, INC.
Currently celebrating its 23rd year in business, Right Stuf, Inc. was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation ("anime") industry, as both an anime producer/distributor and a retailer. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products, as well as the anime and manga industry, in general, through its online storefront at RightStuf.com and a variety of media including podcasts and special publications.

Nozomi Entertainment, Right Stuf’s production division, is dedicated to the highest quality releases. True to the Japanese word that inspired its name, Nozomi’s focus is on “what fans want.” By focusing on a limited number of anime properties each year, the Nozomi production team ensures each release receives the care and attention to detail it deserves.

From anime classics like Astro Boy, Kimba and Gigantor to modern comedies, dramas and favorites such as The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, His and Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Ninja Nonsense, The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye, Emma: A Victorian Romance, Maria Watches Over Us, ARIA, Gakuen Alice, Rental Magica, Dirty Pair, Junjo Romantica and Revolutionary Girl Utena, Right Stuf and Nozomi Entertainment produce quality programming for fans of all ages and interests. For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com and www.nozomient.com.




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