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Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan Announce Their July 2013 Anime Release Slate
Posted on March 30, 2013 | No CommentsNorth American anime publishers Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan have recently announced their upcoming anime release slates. These titles are as follows: Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere II Sentai Filmworks | DVD/Blu-ray | 2nd July 2013 | $59.98/$69.98 | Hybrid Dub | 325 Minutes Taking advantage of the opportunity that the Mikawa Conflict provides, Tori and his comrades attempt to rescue Horizon from the Testament Union. But even as the Floating City Musashi speeds towards its next destination, the Floating Island England, Tres España... -
Maiden Japan Also Announce Acquisition of Mobile Police Patlabor (TV)
Posted on March 21, 2013 | No CommentsIn addition to their other anime acquisitions, Maiden Japan have also announced that they have acquired the anime series Mobile Police Patlabor TV for distribution in North America. 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). Maiden Japan is to... -
Maiden Japan Announce Their Acquisition of Ruin Explorers
Posted on March 21, 2013 | No CommentsNorth American anime publisher Maiden Japan have today announced their acquisition of the Ruin Explorers anime series, a tale of dungeons, dangers and dysfunctional damsels. This four episode OVA series originally released in 1995 features direction and screenplay by Takeshi Mori (Gunsmith Cats, Vandread) with character designs by Toshihisa Kaiya and music by Masamichi Amano. Maiden Japan will be adding this to their July release slate, and can be picked up as a bilingual DVD release from the 2nd July 2013. Ancient curses, enchanted artifacts and plain old... -
Maiden Japan Announce Acquisition of Black Magic M-66
Posted on March 20, 2013 | No CommentsNorth American anime publisher Maiden Japan have today announced their acquisition of the classic anime OVA title Black Magic M-66. This title was co-directed by Masamune Shirow (Ghost in the Shell, Appleseed) and Hiroyuki Kitakubo (Jo Jo’s Bizzarre Adventure, Golden Boy) with sound direction by Yasunori Honda and music by Seiyo Katayanagi. This title will not have an English dub, and is set for release on the 9th July 2013 as an English subtitled DVD. When two malfunctioning combat androids are accidentally unleashed on a... -
Sentai Filmworks / AEsir Holdings and Maiden Japan Unveil Their June 2013 Release Slate
Posted on February 22, 2013 | No CommentsWhile we are still only in the second month of the year – three companies whose titles are distributed by Section23 Films (Sentai Filmworks, AEsir Holdings and Maiden Japan) have unveiled what you will be able to pick up from them in the middle of the year. These titles are: Dusk Maiden of Amnesia Complete (DVD / Bluray) Sentai Filmworks | 4th June 2013 | $59.98 / $69.98 | Hybrid Dub | 325 Minutes 60 years ago, a young woman was left to die in... -
Maiden Japan Announces Acquisition of Momo, Girl God of Death – Ballad of a Shinigami OVA Series
Posted on February 19, 2013 | No CommentsNorth American anime publisher Maiden Japan have today announced their acquisition of and subsequent plans to release the OVA anime series Momo, Girl God of Death ~ Ballad of a Shinigami (しにがみのバラッド). This is a six episode drama series which was directed by Tomomi Mochizuki (Princess Nine) with series composition by Reiko Yoshida, character designs by Hiroyuki Horiuchi and music by Moka. No formal release date has been confirmed as of this post, but it is to be released through a bilingual (Japanese and English)... -
Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan Unveil Their May 2013 Release Slate
Posted on January 25, 2013 | No CommentsNorth American anime publishers Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan have recently announced the titles they intend on releasing in North America during the month of May 2013 – following recent acquisition announcements by both companies. These include dubbed works such as K-ON! The Movie, subtitled works such as Okamikakushi ~ Masque of the Wolf and even some older titles such as Love ♥ Love?. The full list of titles is below: Kids on the Slope Complete Collection Sentai Filmworks | 7th May 2013 | DVD /... -
Maiden Japan Announce Acquisition of Love ♥ Love? Anime Series
Posted on January 24, 2013 | No CommentsNorth American anime publisher Maiden Japan have today announced their acquisition of the romantic comedy anime series “Love ♥ Love?”, where a writer not only flirting with danger… but is being written in a corner (No this isn’t a typo). This 13 episode series is directed by Takeo Takahashi (Rozen Maiden), and also features character designs by (Koihime Muso) and music by Toshihiko Sahashi (Steel Angel Kurumi). It’s said that Heaven and Hell can be the same place, depending upon your situation, and Naoto Ooizumi... -
Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan Announces April 2013 Anime Release Slate
Posted on January 17, 2013 | No CommentsNorth American anime publishers Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan have just announced their release plans for the month of April 2013 – and both bringing a couple of titles to the list. Most notable is Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 from Maiden Japan – but aside from this you can expect some DVD and blu-ray releases from an assortment of series. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Complete Collection Maiden Japan | DVD / Blu-ray 2nd April 2013 | $59.98 / $69.98 | Hybrid Dub | 325 Minutes The devastation... -
Sentai Filmworks / Switchblade Pictures Announce November 2012 Release Slate
Posted on August 10, 2012 | No CommentsSentai Filmworks alongside Switchblade Pictures have today announced their November 2012 release slate, featuring a number of interesting releases that I am personally looking forward to such as Children Who Chase Lost Voices which has been confirmed to feature a hybrid (English and Japanese) dub and the blu-ray release of Grave of the Fireflies. I have included a full list of these below: Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere (DVD and Blu-ray) 6th November 2012 | Sentai Filmworks | $59.98 / $69.98 | Hybrid Dub... -
Sentai Filmworks / Switchblade Pictures Unveil Their August 2012 Release Slate
Posted on May 16, 2012 | No CommentsSection23 Films on behalf of Sentai Filmworks and Switchblade Pictures day unveiled the companies August 2012 anime release slate, featuring a number of different animated films and series releases that will hopefully cater to your interests. The releases are as follows: The World God Only Knows Season 2 DVD/Blu-ray | 7th August 2012 | Hybrid | $59.98 /$69.98 | 300 Minutes Every otaku’s favorite dating sims champion is back! And Keima still has his adorable lost soul-hunting, demon cutie with him! Together, they continue their... -
Catch-Up Article: Section23 Films Announce July Release Slate for Sentai Filmworks and Switchblade Pictures
Posted on April 17, 2012 | No CommentsI was under the impression I had shared this, however the announcement seems to have skipped my mind. Section23 Films have announced the July 2012 release slate for its clients Sentai Filmworks and Switchblade Pictures, bringing with it a number of interesting titles which you might find an interesting purchase. The list is below: Hidamari Sketch Specials (DVD) Sentai Filmworks | 3rd July 2012 | Hybrid | 50 Minutes | $14.98 Even though studying at a prestigious art school like Yamabuki is hard work, the...