Title: Gin Tama The Movie
Author/Artist: Hideaki Sorachi
Director: Shinji Takamatsu
Distributor: Sentai Filmworks
American Release Date: May 29, 2012
Format: Blu-ray, 95 minutes
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Comedy, Parody
Publisher Age Rating: A
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Synopsis:
“A sword kills, a swordsmith forges…but what does a samurai do?” – Takasugi Shinsuke
Title: Infinite Stratos: Complete Collection
Director: Yasuhito Kikuchi
Studio: 8-Bit
U.S Distributor: Sentai Filmworks / Section 23
U. S. Release Date: 4/10/2012
Format and length: DVD and Blu-ray, 12 episodes + OVA +Soundtrack CD
Genre: Harem, Mecha, fan service, school days
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: TV-14 (V)
Overall Personal Rating: B-
Similar series or titles to check out: Vandred, Negima, Love Hina, Gundam, Rideback, Tenchi Muyo
Synopsis:
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Title: Dream Eater Merry: The Complete Collection
Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Studio: Sentai Filmworks
Author: Yoshitaka Ushiki
U.S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks
U.S. Release Date: March 27, 2012
Format: DVD Series; 325 min
Genre: action, comedy
Publisher Age Rating: TVPG
Overall Personal Rating: C+
Be careful what you dream. It might just try to kill you.
Synopsis
ef: A Tale of Melodies
Director: Shin Onuma
Studio: Shaft
U. S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks / Section 23
U. S. Release Date: March 20th, 2012
Format: DVD / 12 episodes / 300 minutes
Genre: Seinen, Romance, Supernatural
Age Rating: MA for Mature Audiences
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar Titles: ef: a Tale of Memories, Air the TV series, Kanon
Synopsis:
Grave of the Fireflies Remastered Edition
Writer & Director: Isao Takahat
Studio: Studio Ghibli
U. S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks / Section 23
U. S. Release: March 6th. 2012
Format: DVD / 89 minutes
Genre: War Drama
Age Rating: PG
Overall Personal Grade: A
Have you ever felt like war doesn’t seem to care about the civilians that get in the way? Well, if so, then you just might find that Grave of the Fireflies gets right to the heart of the issue.
Synopsis:
Hell Girl: Three Vessels The Complete Third Season
Director: Hiroshi Watanabe
Written by: Kenichi Kanemaki
Studio: Studio Dean
U. S. Distributor: Section 23 / Sentai Filmworks
U. S. Release Date: Feb. 14th, 2012
Format: DVD / 650 Minutes / 26 Episodes
Genre: Supernatural, Drama
Age Rating: TV 14
Overall Personal Rating: B
Similar Titles: Mushi Shi
What lies in the hearts of humanity? Is it the darkness that seems to make us unable to stop being nothing more than demons to each other?
HOUSTON, February 20, 2012— Sentai Filmworks is delighted to announce the licensing of K-ON! Season 2, the continuing exploits of the Light Music Club of Sakuragaoka Girl’s High. The creative staff from K-ON! returns for another 26 episodes plus an OVA of a rocking good time, featuring character designs by Yukiko Horiguchi (Lucky Star) and music by Hajime Hyakkoku (Ichigo 100%). On top of their proven performance, Sentai Filmworks’ release will feature an electric dub by Bang Zoom! Entertainment.
Title: Broken Blade: The Complete Film Series
Director: Tetsuro Amino
Writer: Masashi Sogo
Studio: Production I. G., Xebec
U. S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks / Section 23
U.S. Release Date: Feb. 21st, 2012
Format: DVD / 300 minutes / 6 Film Episodes
Genre: Shonen, Mecha, Action / Adventure
Age Rating: TV 14
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Similar Titles: Linebarrels of Iron, Evangelion and Burst Angle
Ef: A Tale of Memories on Blu-ray
Director: Shin Onuma
Studio: Shaft
U.S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks/ Section 23
U. S. Release Date: Jan. 31st, 2012
Format: Blu-ray / 12 Episodes / 300 Minutes
Genre: Josen, Romance, Drama
Age Rating: TV MA
Overall Personal Rating: A+
Every once in a while you come across something new that has an instant effect that is both infectious and uplifting. For me, Ef: A Tale of Memories is just one of those things.
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The World Only God Knows Season One on Blu-ray
Director: Hideyuki Kurata
Studio: Manglobe
U. S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks / Section 23
U. S. Release Date: Jan. 24th, 2012
Format: Blu-ray / 12 episodes / 300 minutes
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Synopsis:
Rozen Maiden: The Completed Series and Overture
Director: Ko Matsuo
Creator/Writer: Peach-Pit
Studio: Nomad
U. S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks and Section 23
U. S. Release Date: Dec. 6th, 2011
Format: DVD / 700 minutes / 24 episodes & 2 OVAs
Genre: Supernatural, Comedy, Seinen, Drama
Age Rating: TV 14
Overall Personal Rating: C+
Synopsis:
Loups = Garous on Blu-ray
Director: Junichi Fujisaku
Studio: Production I. G. and TransArts
Writers: Midori Goto and Sayaka Harada
U. S. Distributor: Sentai Film Works / Section 23
U. S. Release Date: Nov. 29th. 2011
Format: Blu-ray / 98 minutes
Genre: Sci Fiction, Drama, Murder Mystery
Age Rating: TV 14 for Violence
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar Titles: Eden of the East
Even when the world seems to have found a way to truly respect life, is it possible for humans to really follow the path, or will the demon buried deep down inside humanity resurface?
Clannad: Complete First Season on Blu-ray
Director: Tatsuya Ishihara
Studio: Kyoto Animation
U.S. Studio: Sentai Filmworks
U. S. Distributor: Section 23
U. S. Release Date: Nov. 8th, 2011
Format: Blu-ray / 600 minutes / 24 Episodes and 1 OVA
Genre: Shojo, Drama, Fantasy and Romance
Age Rating: TV PG
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar Titles: Air, Kanon
Being in High School and living in a small town with a dysfunctional family relationship, the only path to find a way out may be friends and love.
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.
HOUSTON, October 24, 2011—Sentai Filmworks announces the acquisition of MASHIROIRO SYMPHONY ~ The Color of Lovers, the anime adaptation of the hit game franchise from visual novel developer Pallete, which has already spawned three manga spinoffs and a series of drama and music CDs. Produced by Manglobe, the 12 episode series will be scripted by Team RIKKA and directed by Eiji Suganuma (Sasameki Koto, Ninja Cadets.) Adaption of the intricate original designs by Tsubasu Izumi (Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka, ef: a tale of memories) will be handled by Toshie Kawamura (The World God Only Knows, Yes! Precure 5, Precure All-Stars,) who will also serve as the animation director.
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.)
HOUSTON, October 10, 2011— Breaking News! Sentai Filmworks today announced the company’s acquisition of one of the year’s most eagerly awaited anime titles; BROKEN BLADE, an epic new series of animated films based on the international manga bestseller from Yunosuke Yoshinaga (Rampage.) Created in six 50 minute installments, the mega production is helmed by Chief Director Tetsuro Amino (Macross 7, Shiki, Jewell BEM Hunter Lime,) and Director Nobuyoshi Habara (DNAngel, Negima!, Fafner) working from screenplays by screenwriter Masashi Sogo (Bleach, Gantz, Samurai X/Rurouni Kenshin.) Music duties for the blockbuster production will be handled by Yoshihisa Hirano (Death Note, Beyblade, Ouran High School Host Club)
HOUSTON, October 07, 2011— Sentai Filmworks has rewarded fans of dark heroic action everywhere with the eagerly awaited announcement of the company’s acquisition of TOWANOQUON, the spectacular new series of animated features from anime powerhouse BONES. Produced by a literal all-star lineup of creators, the first film in the series is directed by Umanosuke Iida (Hellsing, Mobile Suit Gundam MS 08 Team, Mighty Space Miners,) with script supervision by Saizo Nemoto (Kikaider, Tokyo Majin 2) and character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto (Cowboy Bebop, Wolf’s Rain, Golden Boy,) while music is in the legendary hands of Kenji Kawai (The Ring, Dark Water, Skycrawlers, Pat Labor, Ranma ½, Blue Seed & Sorcerer Hunters.)
HOUSTON, October 5, 2011— Sentai Filmworks has put a chocolate on the pillowcases of anime fans everywhere with the announcement of the company’s acquisition of the acclaimed slice of life anime AND YET THE TOWN MOVES. Based on hit manga by Masakaza Ishiguro, the story of trouble prone Maid-Waitress Hotori is familiar ground for director Akiyuki Shinbo, whose previous body of work includes handling the Hidamari Sketch, Negima and Mariaholic franchises. Script supervision is by genre stalwart Katsuhiko Takayama, whose resume includes such familiar titles as Love Hina, Full Metal Alchemist, Godannar and Sorcerer Hunters, while character design for the 12 episode series is being handled by chief animation director Hiroki Yamamura (Mahoromatic.)
