North 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) dubbed DVD edition and digital formats.
Dressed all in white with scythe in hand, she is one of the spirits entrusted with guiding the souls of the no longer living to the other side. But unlike other shinigami who approach their grim duty with detachment or even malevolence, Momo chooses to open her heart to those about to cross over. Nor are solace and sympathy the only gifts she offers. For if the need is great enough, she may allow a last visit, a message to loved ones or even a chance to make amends. But how far can even the most well meaning shinigami bend the rules of life and death before she, herself, is called to task? Momo and her flying cat Daniel may soon learn the answer as they find themselves continually becoming involved in the world of the living, even as they attempt to deal with the not always willing souls in the process of departing it. Grave consequences may lie ahead, but heavenly rewards are just as certainly guaranteed when life, death and what happens in between all come together in MOMO, GIRL GOD OF DEATH!
