Crunchyroll was certainly busy during their panel at Anime Expo, with announcements pertaining to their upcoming Summer 2012 Streaming Season and distribution through new digital platforms. CrunchyRoll will soon be available through both the Samsung Smart TV’s and the Playstation 3. No information is currently known when but “Coming Soon”.
Company representatives Brady McCollum and Victoria Holden then ran through a list of ten anime series which will soon be simulcast and/or streamed through their online services. These were as follows:
Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere II
In a strange world where only the islands of Japan are inhabitable, the nations of the world vie for power and protect the portions of Japan that they have claimed, each armed with its own ultimate weapon: a Roysmoi Opro, the Armor of Deadly Sins. But there may be a far greater threat to mankind than the Roysomi Opro, for the Testament ends abruptly, and it is now the last year. Is this the end of humanity, or can Tori Aoi and his fellow students from the aerial metropolitan ship Musashi somehow affect the course of destiny? Who and what is the HORIZON IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE?
Chitose Get You!!
Chitose Sakuraba is an energetic 11-year-old girl, while her older brother works for the town hall next to the school. Without regard to her surroundings, she rushes to the office to spend all the time with her her brother whenever she has free time, causing all sorts of trouble. Chitose, her close friends, homeroom teacher, and even her older brother’s superiors will get pulled into this slapstick, comedic adventure that you won’t want to miss!
To be available in all territories except Japan
Campione!
CAMPIONE! surrounds protagonist Godo Kusanagi, a high school student that kills a god, claiming its power and title of Campione, to slay other gods. This harem love comedy is bound to be filled with magical battles.
To be available in the following territories: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Central and South America.
So, I Can’t Play H!
High schooler Ryosuke Kaga is also known as Erosuke for his extreme adolescent interest in the erotic side of life. One day he encounters a young girl standing alone in the rain. She is Lisara Restor, an elite Death God who has come to Earth in search of a human known as the “Singular Man.” Ryosuke ends up making a contract with Lisara, allowing her to suck the energy she needs for her activities on Earth from him. And it turns out the source of that energy is his own perverted spirit! As a result Ryosuke can no longer feel aroused in the heat of the moment. After trying every erotic method he can think of, he finds he has no choice but to help Lisara in her search in order to recover his perverted spirit.
To be available in the following territories: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
Jinrui Wa Suitai Shimashita
The story of Jinrui Wa Suitai Shimashita centralizes around a group of 10 cm tall fairies that have become the most prosperous species on the planet since the decline of the human population. Follow them in their outrageous adventures and mishaps along with the remains of the human race this summer season!
Natsuyuki Rendezvous
Ryosuke works part-time as a florist where he begins to fall for the owner, Rokka. Eight years ago, Rokka decided to give up on love but one day, due to circumstances, Ryosuke ends up in Rokka’s apartment where he runs into a half-naked man. Having mixed emotions, he realizes that this man is her late husband’s ghost. However, Rokka is unable to see him. Will Ryosuke be able to pursue his love despite the presence of her late husband?
To be available in the following territories: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Central and South America.
Kokoro Connect
The “love and teen pentagonal comedy” follows the strange phenomena at the Yamahoshi Academy’s Culture Club, starting with the five male and female club members switching bodies with each other.
To be available in the following territories: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Central and South America.
La Storia Della Arcana Famiglia
LA STORIA DELLA ARCANA FAMIGLIA takes place on Regalo island, which is protected by the mysterious and powerful ‘Arcana Famiglia’. Felicitá is the only daughter of the family and will be challenged with choosing not only a husband but the future successor to carry on the family’s legacy.
To be available in the following territories: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
Tari Tari
TARI TARI focuses on five (5) high school students, who exist between childhood and adulthood, and set to spend their last summer in high school being brought together by music. This season, we will follow their journey as relationships are built around the music they share.
To be available in the following territories: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
Sword Art Online
The only way to escape is to ‘clear’ the game. Death in game means actual ‘death’ —-
The ten thousand who have logged onto the as of yet mysterious game ‘Sword Art Online’ using their Nerve Gear have been forced into this perilous death game and are trapped inside.
Protagonist Kirito, one of the many gamers, has greeted this ‘truth’.
He plays as a solo player in the giant castle that is the stage for this game —- ‘Aincrad’.
To meet the conditions of clearing the game and leaving this twisted virtual world, he must get through all 100 floors. Will Kirito have what it takes to clear the game, or will he die trying?
While being announced at the panel, airdates and territory details are still pending.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
