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SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES “MAJESTIC PRINCE”
Sentai Filmworks’ is proud to announce its newest acquisition: Majestic Prince. This 24 episode sci-fi action series is directed by Keitaro Motonaga (Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka, Getbackers) and features series composition by Reiko Yoshida (K-ON!, Girls und Panzer) with character designs by Hisashi Hirai (Mobile Suit Gundam Seed series, S-CRY-ed), and mecha designs by Yuji Tani, Koji Watanabe (Blue Gender) and Yasuhiro Moriki (Martian Successor Nadesico).
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SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES “SHINING HEARTS”
Sentai Filmworks’ is proud to announce its newest acquisition: Shining Hearts. Based on the best selling Sega game, this 12 episode series is directed and written by Itsuro Kawasaki (Listen To Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!, Arc the Lad) and features character designs by Keita Matsumoto (Bungaku Shojo, Sands of Destruction), sound direction by Yukio Nagasaki (tsuritama, Dragon Ball Z Kai) and music by Hiroki Kikuta.
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MAIDEN JAPAN ANNOUNCES LICENSE OF RUIN EXPLORERS (Fam & Ihrie)
Maiden Japan today announced its acquisition of Ruin Explorers, a tale of dungeons, dangers and dysfunctional damsels. This four episode OVA series features direction and screenplay by Takeshi Mori (Gunsmith Cats, Vandread) with character designs by Toshihisa Kaiya and music by Masamichi Amano (Princess Nine, Giant Robo).
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MAIDEN JAPAN ANNOUNCES LICENSE OF MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR TV
Maiden Japan today announced its acquisition of the legendary series Mobile Police Patlabor TV. This 47 episode series features direction by Naoyuki Yoshinaga (Maison Ikkoku, Irresponsible Captain Tylor) with character designs by Akemi Takada (Kimagure Orange Road, Urusei Yatsura), mechanical designs by Yoshinori Sayama (RahXephon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counter Attack) and Yutaka Izubuchi (Gasaraki, Toward the Terra) and music by Kenji Kawai (Vampire Princesss Miyu, Sorcerer Hunters).
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EXtinction Can’t Be Averted Without Your Help!
A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360
Aksys Games is proud to announce that the epic world-saving platformer game A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda will be re-imagined for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft as A.R.E.S Extinction Agenda EX. Developed by Extend Studio and Orgio Games, A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX puts you in control of an advanced robot named Ares on a mission to save the entire planet from eminent destruction. With all new special content, including weapons, enemies, and new areas, A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX will bring an awesome new world-saving experience to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360.
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Yome Colle Chocolate Race Results Are In!
BIGLOBE's Character Voice App posted the result of their Valentine's Day event
BIGLOBE, one of the leading internet providers in Japan released the result of their Valentine's Day event on their app, "Yome Colle" in the Press Release on February 18th. Click to find out top 10 characters who received the most chocolate and who gave away the most!
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VIZ Media Announces New Manga Acquisitions For Shojo Beat & Shonen Sunday Imprints
New Acquisitions Set To Debut Beginning This Summer Include MIDNIGHT SECRETARY and MAGI
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has just announced details on several new forthcoming manga series acquisitions scheduled to launch beginning this summer and continuing into the fall.
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SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES “KILL ME BABY”
Available later this year on bilingual DVD and through select digital outlets
Head back to school with Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: Kill Me Baby. Get ready for 13 episodes of schoolroom mayhem, chaos and destruction directed by Yoshiki Yamakawa (Little Busters!, Hatsukoi Limited) and featuring series composition by Hideki Shirane (Queen’s Blade Rebellion, Dream Eater Merry), character designs by Shinya Hasegawa (Revolutionary Girl Utena), sound direction by Jin Aketagawa (Bodacious Space Pirates, AKB0048) and music by EXPO.
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VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES NEON ALLEY ON XBOX 360
Innovative 24/7 Anime Channel Expands To Deliver A Wide Range Of Exclusive Programming for Xbox LIVE Users
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, generates even more excitement for its new Neon Alley 24/7 anime platform as it announces the expansion of its proprietary content delivery service to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
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SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES “K-ON! THE MOVIE”
It’s time for road trip with Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: K-ON! The Movie. This theatrical follow-up to the ultra-popular TV series features work from K-ON! veterans Naoko Yamada (Director), Reiko Yoshida (Screenplay), Yukiko Horiguchi (Character Designs) and Hajime Hyakkoku (Music).
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SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES “OKAMIKAKUSHI ~ MASQUE OF THE WOLF”
When the Masque of the Wolf is called, the dance of predator and prey begins in Sentai Filmworks newest acquisition: Okamikakushi ~ Masque of the Wolf. Based on the Konami game of the same name by Ryukishi07 (Higurashi: When They Cry), this 12 episode series is directed by Nobuhiro Takamoto (07-Ghost) and features series composition by Touko Machida (AMNESIA), character designs by Atsuko Watanabe (Place to Place), sound direction by Shoji Hata (You’re Under Arrest: Full Throttle) and music by Takumi Ozawa.
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SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES “COLORFUL ~ THE MOTION PICTURE”
Sentai Filmworks’ is proud to announce their newest acquisition: Colorful ~ The Motion Picture. This award winning movie about death and rebirth was directed by Keiichi Hara (Summer Days with Coo) and features a screenplay by Miho Maruo (The Dog of Flanders) with character designs by Atsushi Yamagata, sound direction by Akira Ookuma (Spirit of Wonder) and music by Ko Otani (Hakuoki).
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PERSONA 4 GOLDEN IN EUROPE 22nd February 2013!
NIS America is thrilled to announce its plans to partner with ATLUS, a brand of Index Digital Media, Inc., to publish Persona®4 Golden™ in Europe. The game will be available 22nd February 2013 for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system. Persona 4 Golden is an enhanced and extended version of the highly acclaimed, award-winning RPG Shin Megami Tensei®: Persona®4. It offers beautifully remastered visuals, 1.5 times the amount of voiced dialogue of the original release, and a new online dungeon rescue feature. Persona 4 Golden also offers a massive amount of new content-new Personas, new story events with an all-new character, striking new anime cutscenes, and much more! More information will be available on NISAmerica.com soon.
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SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES “KÄMPFER ~ FÜR DIE LIEBE”
Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its newest acquisition: Kӓmpfer ~ Für die Liebe. Yasuhiro Kuroda (Modern Magic Made Simple) returns to direct this two episode follow up to the popular TV series. Featuring series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, character designs by Mariko Fujita (Rosario + Vampire), sound direction by Yasunori Ebina (BTOOOM!) and music by Tatsuya Katou (Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere).
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CAPCOM CONFIRMS RESIDENT EVIL®REVELATIONS FOR HOME CONSOLE RELEASE IN MAY 2013
Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Resident Evil® Revelations will release at retail for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Nintendo’s Wii U™ system across North America on May 21 and Europe on May 24, 2013. The title will also be available to download digitally on PS3™ and Windows®PC for $49.99 on May 21, with digital versions for Xbox 360 and Wii U system to follow.
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