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ADV Films to Re-Release Mezzo in North American Markets

According to a recent release slate confirmed by home video distributor Section23 Films (Who serves as distributor for titles by companies like Sentai Filmworks), the somewhat iconic anime publisher ADV Films is back to publish their license rescued collection...

Chrono Crusade

As one of the series that I watched when I was beginning to get into anime, Chrono Crusade was one of the first to truly highlight to me what the format could offer in terms of a complex and...

Ghost Stories

In a western anime market which now frequently acquires simulcast, online streaming and home video distribution rights simultaneously, there is a risk that a series could potentially underwhelm its target audience and potentially not stand to do well in...

Puni Puni Poemy

The other day I did my first mini anime review on Excel Saga, the classic '99 - '00 anime series which even a decade and a half later still has enough comical charm to survive on store shelves, and...

Petite Princess Yucie – Anime Review

For those who have been reading The Otaku's Study since its early years, you may recall that I did a couple of very forgettable reviews of Princess Maker 4 and Princess Maker 5 - two games I genuinely enjoyed as a solid life simulator. Petite Princess Yucie is loosely based on the video game series, featuring the return of male butler Cube and many other elements that the games have become known for.

Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat Complete Collection – Anime Review

Be warned that while there is much cutesy fun to have, the episodes do feel more targeted and younger audiences and the bite-sized episodes mean both comedy and development have little chance to shine. This is not aided by the fact that the series is episodic in nature - although occasionally carry a theme across.

Hello Kitty’s Fun Times With Friends: Animation Theater – Anime Review

While this may differ between regions, it seems like Hello Kitty has found more prominence in the fashion and accessory industry as of late, rather than for its range of rather nice all-age friendly anime series and other educational...

Yumeria

Title: Yumeria Alternate Title: ゆめりあ Encompasses: Complete Series Published by: ADV Films (Former License Holder), Sentai Filmworks (North America) Re-release Date: 12th November 2013 Based on: Video game developed by Namco Genre: Adventure, Harem Comedy Audio: English and Japanese dubs Subtitles: English It's one thing to wake up from a dream and be a little confused, but...

English Release of Elfen Lied OVA “In Passing Showers” to Feature English Dub

It was confirmed yesterday that there would be a license rescue for ADV Films' original English release of anime series Elfen Lied. To be released on DVD and for the first time on Blu-ray, these editions would not only...

Sentai Filmworks, Section23 Films and Maiden Japan Announce Their September 2013 Release Slate –...

Distributor Section23 Films have today announced the September 2013 anime release plans for their clients Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan, as well as a license rescue for Elfen Lied which was originally released by ADV Films many years ago....

Six Anime / Game Companies That Have Successfully Taken Advertising to a “Fun” Level

The purpose of advertising a new game or anime titles is to promote it to the widest possible audience through whatever means a company deems necessary given time-frame, resources and the target audience. While with most games, in-game footage...

Angelic Layer Review – An Impromptu Anime’s From The Past Review Series #4

Take robotic dolls controlled by their owner's thoughts, place them in a holographic playing field and you have Angelic Layer, the runaway smash game that is taking Japan by storm! That's what Misaki finds as she arrives in Tokyo to start high school. Instead of being greeted at the train station by her aunt, she finds herself confronted by a bizarre man in a white coat who lures her into the addictive world of Angelic Layer, a world which will change her life forever, and lead her on a quest to discover the mysterious secret behind her mother's disappearance!