FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEPISODE 1 of RIGHT STUF’S

SHINGU: SECRET OF THE STELLAR WARS

On NEWTYPE USA’s April 2007 DVD

GRIMES, IA, April 10, 2007 – Anime producer The Right Stuf International is pleased to announce that the first episode of the science-fiction adventure SHINGU: Secret of the Stellar Wars is featured on Newtype USA’s April 2007 DVD sampler.

The SHINGU: Secret of the Stellar Wars Complete Thinpak Collection contains all 26 episodes of the series Home Media Retailing describes as “extremely addictive,” in one thinpak box set (with bonus materials) and is scheduled to street on April 24, 2007.

For more information about the series and its characters, visit shingu.rightstuf.com. There, you can watch a trailer, download wallpapers and avatars and enter a contest for a chance to win the entire series on DVD with the exclusive first-run art box and T-shirt!

(Complete contest rules and regulations can be found at

shingu.rightstuf.com.)

Also, the site features a link to the Official SHINGU Forum at

AnimeOnDVD.com: a place where those curious about the show can go to ask questions and where current Shingu fans can discuss the series’ many mysteries and share what they like best about the series.

From acclaimed director Tatsuo Sato (NADESICO / THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD / AZUMANGA DAIOH), Shingu features animation by Madhouse (ANIMATRIX / DEATH NOTE / PAPRIKA), plus planning by Masao Maruyama (GUNGRAVE / DEATH NOTE / PARADISE KISS), production by Masao Morosawa (GUNGRAVE / JUBEI-CHAN / TRIGUN) and character designs by Yuugi Ikeda (SAIYUKI / GUNGRAVE / MONSTER).

Intergalactic Spies. Extraterrestrials. Double Lives.

The town Hajime thought he knew has many secrets, but he may just have stumbled upon the biggest one of all!

The Reviews Are In…

– “Once you watch an episode of Shingu, you won’t be able to wait for the next!” – Newtype USA

– “Must-see anime!” – Animerica Magazine

– “…one of those hidden gems.” – AnimeOnDVD.com

SHINGU: SECRET OF THE STELLAR WARS Complete Thinpak Collection

Pre-Book: 3/27/2007

Street Date: 4/24/2007

Runtime: Approximately 650 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Color

Genre: Sci-Fi

Suggested Rating: 7+

Format: DVD (English, Japanese, English Subtitles, English On-Screen

Translations)

Catalog#: RSDVD0710

ISBN: 1-57032-753-X

UPC#: 7-42617-0710-2-7

SRP: $59.99

The SHINGU Complete Thinpak Collection includes:

Entire 26-episode series, character bios, line art galleries, original production notes, textless opening and closing, scene access, Right Stuf trailers and a special 44-page booklet featuring English production notes, an interview with Director Tatsuo Sato and more!

Cover image is located at

http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/rsdvd0710.jpg

 

 

SHINGU: SECRET OF THE STELLAR WARS (c) Sato Tatsuo / Madhouse / Team MURYOUABOUT THE RIGHT STUF INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1987, The Right Stuf International was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation (“anime”) industry. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products as well as information about the anime/manga industry, in general. On the production side, Right Stuf is dedicated to creating the highest quality products and chooses to focus on a limited number of anime titles 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 and Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Comic Party, Shingu, Ninja Nonsense and To Heart, Right Stuf produces quality anime for fans of all ages. For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com

 

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