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HOUSTON, April 13, 2012— Just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder, Sentai Filmworks proudly announces its acquisition of a tale of strange, sticky bonds and slobbering repercussions: Riichi Ueshiba’s Mysterious Girlfriend X!  Featuring direction by Ayumu Watanabe (Space Brothers), music by Tomoki Hasegawa (DNAngel, NANA) and character designs by Kenichi Konishi (Bokurano, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos), Mysterious Girlfriend X is sure to be a hit with any self-respecting salivator.

A Princess Uses Her Power to Make a Difference in New Fantasy Romance Series

San Francisco, CA, December 7, 2011 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced the release of the manga (graphic novel) series, DAWN OF THE ARCANA, by Rei Toma. The brand new title, available now, is published under the company’s Shojo Beat imprint, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and carries an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

On December 4th, TOKYO NICONICO COSPELLECTION was held at Nicofarre, a next-generation performance venue in Tokyo’s Roppongi district. The event was hosted by between Nico Nico Douga and Cure, Japan’s largest cosplay website. The event featured more than 100 famous cosplayers dressed up as popular characters from anime, video games and Vocaloid, as well as dancers from Nico Nico Douga. The audience was mesmerized by varied and gorgeous performances featuring walking, action and dancing. There was also an appearance by surprise guest Yuichiro “Jien Otsu” Nagashima, a professional martial arts fighter who won the K-1 WORLD MAX 2010 70kg Japan Tournament and is also known as a cosplay fighter.

New York International Children’s Film Festival
Sat & Sun, Dec 3 & 4, 11:00am / Sat & Sun, Dec 10 & 11, 11:00am
IFC Center – 323 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10014

Tickets Available at http://www.gkids.tv/intheaters.cfm

HOUSTON, December 1, 2011— Sentai Filmworks proudly announces the company’s acquisition of distribution rights for the critically acclaimed animation masterpiece GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES.  Based on the semi-autobiographical retellings of survivor Nosaka Akiyuki and directed by Iaso Takahata (co-founder, with Hayao Miyazaki, of Japan’s legendary Studio Ghibli, the studio that performed the animation duties for the film,) GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES has been universally hailed as both an artistic and emotional tour de force, with famed critic Roger Ebert calling the feature “An emotional experience so powerful that it forces a rethinking of animation” and stating that “it belongs on any list of the greatest war films ever made.”  Sentai Filmworks is extraordinarily honored to have been given the privilege of handling the digitally restored version of one of the art of animation’s true crowning achievements.

BROKEN BLADE Available on February 21st

HOUSTON, November 11, 2011 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its February slate of releases; including BROKEN BLADE, The heavy metal mecha action series will be released on both DVD & Blu-Ray by Section23 client, Sentai Filmworks.

Product details follow, in order of release

Coming February 2012

Title:                 XAM’D: LOST MEMORIES COMPLETE COLLECTION

Published by:    Sentai Filmworks

Distributed by:  Section23 Films

Run Time:         650 min.

Street Date:      2/7/2012

Format:             DVD

HOUSTON, October 27, 2011—Sentai Filmworks announces the acquisition of the new paranormal thriller series PHI-BRAIN ~ KAMI NO PUZZLE from famed director and manga creator Junichi Sato (Sailor Moon, Sergeant Frog, Pretear, Aria,) and legendary anime studio SUNRISE (Mobile Suit Gundam, Cowboy Bebop, Sorceror Hunters, Dirty Pair, Escaflowne.)  Based on a treatment by ‘Hajime Yatate,‘ a collective name for the Sunrise staff, and with script supervision by Mayori Sekijima (Najica Blitz Tactics, Plastic Little, Sol Bianca, Clamp School,) the 25 episode series will feature character designs by veteran animator Youhei Sasaki and music by Akio Izutsu.

GRIMES, Iowa, October 26, 2011 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce the GASARAKI Complete Series DVD Collection will be available on February 7, 2012.

This DVD set will contain the entire television series, housed in a single keepcase, and feature the previously released English-language dub, Japanese audio, and removable English subtitles and on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include the series’ multiple opening and closing sequences, plus behind-the-scenes footage.

Limited Time Marathon Celebrates Upcoming DVD and

Blu-ray Release of Latest Movie, And Includes All Five NARUTO Movies

To celebrate the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS (in stores October 25^th), and the birth month of the Naruto character, VIZ Media has just announced the addition of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS (dubbed) to the special NARUTO movie marathon on VIZAnime.com, the company’s own website for free anime, as well as on the streaming content provider HULU (www.Hulu.com).

Fans of the soon-to-be-released-in-America Madoka Magica series can get into character early at TinierMe!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -October 18th TinierMe, the virtual world and gaming site that focuses on Japanese animation, released a Puella Magi Madoka Magica collaboration campaign and avatar item set licensed from Aniplex America on October 11th, 2011. This collaboration will give international Madoka Magica fans an opportunity to “become” their favorite characters by purchasing authentic avatar items at www.TinierMe.com. The collaboration also includes an event that will award free virtual Madoka Magica posters to participants. TinierMe, known for bringing authentic Japanese pop culture experiences to the world through collaborations made possible by TinierMe’s close ties to Japan, is adding Madoka Magica to a growing lineup that includes, Hatsune Miku, Durarara, and Black Butler.

HOUSTON, October 18, 2011 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its January slate of releases; including THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS, The devilishly fun anime will be released on both DVD & Blu-Ray by Section23 client, Sentai Filmworks.

Product details follow, in order of release

Coming January 2012

Title:                 AND YET THE TOWN MOVES COMPLETE COLLECTION
Published by:    Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by:  Section23 Films
Run Time:         300 min.
Street Date:      1/3/2012
Format:             DVD
Language:         Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP:                $49.98

HOUSTON, October 17, 2011— Sentai Filmworks.has formally confirmed the acquisition for the eagerly anticipated anime series THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS, which was first revealed to massive applause at the 2011 Anime Weekend Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia on September 30, 2011.  Based on the super-hit manga by Tamiki Wakaki, the 24 episode series is helmed by Trigun and Flame of Recca vet Shigehito Takayanagi, who is directing from scripts supervised by Read Or Die creator Hideyuki Kurata (Excel Saga, Kamichu) and character designs adapted from Wakaki’s originals by Akio Watanabe (SoulTaker, Nurse Witch Komugi-chan.)  Original music is provided by Transformers Armada composer Hayato Matsuo (Hellsing Ultimate, Streetfighter Alpha.)

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Rom-anime Moments – Hopefully your hearing has come back after the latest Hatsune Miku concert, because we have more musical magic for you to blow out your eardrums to. I LOVE TOKYO~FOR ANIME MUSIC LOVERS hits Japanese stores this October, featuring classic anime tunes from Evangelion, Slayers and Revolutionary Girl Utena. All songs are covered by today’s hottest J-poppers including Mika Arisaka.

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT AND NICONICO, INC. FORGE U.S. PARTNERSHIP

Both to Announce Fall Slate of Simulcast Series on October 14, 2011

Flower Mound, TX (October 14, 2011) – North America’s anime leader, FUNimation^® Entertainment and the world’s premier video networking website, niconico.com, announced today that they are forming a partnership that will begin with the simulcast of several of the newest anime series debuting in Japan this fall. All simulcast episodes will be available at  HYPERLINK “http://www.niconico.com/anime” www.niconico.com/anime .

The companies are forming a joint effort where both companies will be contributing to the acquisition of new anime titles from Japan.

HOUSTON, October 12, 2011— Sentai Filmworks has let the genie out of the bottle… or in this case, can… with the company’s announcement of the acquisition of the latest ‘pop’ culture phenomenon from Japan, AKIKAN!  Animation industry veteran director Yuji Himaki, already known for his work about a superhero made of bread with the latest Anpanman feature film, switches materials and genders to helm both the 12 episode series and the bonus OVA telling the story of a bubbly young girl who just happens to be a soft drink can, while the process of adapting creators Riku Ranjo and Hiro Suzuhira’s original text and art go respectively to script-master Hideaki Koyasu (Brighter than the Dawning Blue, Kure-nai,) and character designer Ryo Tanaka (Virtua Fighter, Lupin III Missed By a Dollar.)

Young Ace magazine has issued an announcement in its November issue confirming that the rebooted Lawful Drug will have its name changed to Drug&Drop following the release of four compilation volumes leading up to the relaunch on November 4th in Japan.

The name change may be due to issues with the logo for the title, which prominently features a marijuana leaf and has caused issues with the publisher on previous occasions according to statements made by the circle.

The previous Legal Drug series was previously published by Tokyopop in the US.

The title change is confirmed by website Comic Natalie.

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Popular Bay Area Food Cart Embarks On First Non-Mobile Food Venture Offering Healthy Rice Snacks Filled With Delectable Fillings At Premiere Bay Area Japanese Pop Culture Venue

San Francisco, CA, October 11, 2011 – NEW PEOPLE, the dynamic San Francisco entertainment destination bringing the latest examples of Japanese popular culture to North American shores, expands its delectable menu of imaginative snacks and tasty Japanese entrees with the addition of Onigiri rice balls from Onigilly, a popular local food cart that has been a part of Bay Area’s renowned food incubation program provided by La Cocina (NPO).

SANTA MONICA, CA (October 10, 2011) – Aniplex of America has just announced their schedule of events for New York Comic Con/New York Anime Festival 2011. Times and availabilities are subject to change without notice.

Friday, October 14 

? 12:00-1:00 PM @ 1A03-1A05 > Aniplex of America Industry Panel. Come join Aniplex as they show what’s new, now available and coming soon from Aniplex of America. Featuring special guests the President of Aniplex Koichiro Natsume and the Executive Producer of Blue Exorcist Hideo Katsumata. There will also be announcements about the Dubbing cast for Madoka Magica. There will also be some very rare and special giveaways at the Panel.

October 9, 2011- OMAHA, NE Anime NebrasKon is thrilled to announce its last guest for 2011, Sean Schemmel. Sean Schemmel is most well known for voicing Goku and King Kai in Dragon Ball Z and the various Dragon Ball Z video games.  He has also voiced Hiroto in Beck Mongolian Chop Squad, Gaston in Beserk, Rick in Blue Gender and Amidamaru in Shaman King. He has worked as an ADR director and scriptwriter.

Sean Schemmel joins fellow Dragon Ball Z cast member, Chris Sabat, the voice actor for Vegeta and Piccolo. David Brehm, Keith Silverstein, Matt Greenfield, Stephanie Young, and Tiffany Grant have been confirmed for this year’s convention.