Crunchyroll makes it more powerful for the Ecommerce of Things by Purchase of Anime Online Shop Right Stuf

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Order for Crunchyroll to Acquire Right Stuf Closed Yesterday.

What’ll we know?

• Crunchyroll, a leading content destination for all things anime, announced that it has purchased the anime online superstore Right Stuf to expand its eCommerce service. The deal, the terms which aren’t disclosed, opens the doors for Crunchyrolls eCommerce with vast extensibility in the home entertainment and manga category.
• Right Stuf has been an important part of anime fandom for decades with its products, services and shopping experience, said Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll. We’re eager to bring both Crunchyroll and Right Stuf together and offer much more to fans than they like.
• I’ve been working with Right Stuf for 35 years now to connect anime fans with their products, said Shawne Kleckner, president of Right Stuf. Joining Crunchyroll can grow our efforts more than ever before. This isn’t a more interesting time to become an anime fan than today!
• With the acquisition, Kleckner and the Right Stifter team are joining Crunchyrolls New Business Group, led by Terry Li.
• Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment were advised by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP and Right Stuf was advised by Hennepin Partners and Lathrop GPM for the transaction.

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