Aniplex of America have today announced their plans to simulcast Vividred Operation, a brand new series directed by Kazuhiro Takamura who was also behind the Strike Witches anime series. The series is also being produced by the studio A-1 Pictures, who were also behind the recent series Sword Art Online.
Vividred Operation will premier on both Hulu.com’s Plus Subscription service and Crunchyroll. The multi-stream simulcast premiere will be distributed in the US via Hulu and Crunchyroll, and will also be available for streaming in Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa through Crunchyroll. The 1st episode (English subtitled) will premiere at 7am PST on Sunday, January 13th, three days after its initial airing in Japan on Sunday.
Set in a world where science has solved all questions, VIVIDRED OPERATION follows the story of a 14 year old girl named Akane Isshiki. The happy, carefree Akane Isshiki lived a poor, but well loved life together with her reliable little sister, Momo, who does all the housework, and her grandfather, Kenjirou, a genius inventor who only created useless devices. When the weather is clear, they can see the artificial island, Blue Island, across the sea. In the center of that island rises the revolutionary ManifestationEngine, a discovery that solved the world’s energy problems.
It is a peaceful future, just like everyone dreamed of: one where everyone can smile and be happy. Suddenly, the world is visited by danger. Suddenly an unknown enemy called “the Alone” appears, targeting the Manifestation Engine. As none of their weapons worked and they fell into despair, a lone girl takes a stand wearing a red „Pallet Suit‟ which wields a great, hidden power. Before long, allies gather around her to fight. And their friendship becomes the only hope for saving the world!”
Hideki Goto | President of Animation Business at Aniplex of America
We’re looking forward to bring this thrilling new title from the same director as Strike Witches. We want to utilize digital media distribution in showcasing VIVIDRED OPERATION to as many fans as possible. It‟s exciting to be able to simulcast VIVIDRED OPERATION and enjoy this series nearly the same time as it airs in Japan
