Following their work on both seasons of Love Live! School Idol Project so far, Nippon Ichi Software America have confirmed that they will be making this series their third English dub project. Although no release dates have been confirmed, this means that in the near future, both first and season seasons of Love Live! will be released with dual audio (English and Japanese dub tracks).
Surprisingly, the English dubbed version of Love Live! season one will only be available as a standard edition, without any of the Premium Edition goodies that the Japanese dubbed set received last year. Specific plans for season two, in addition to a release date for both, will be announced at a later date. Those looking to nab themselves the Premium Edition goodies however will be able to purchase a limited reprint of the Japanese dub only set in July 2015.
In addition to this, NIS America have also confirmed that they now hold the rights to Love Live! The School Idol Movie. In a first for the video game / anime publisher, a limited theatrical release will make the rounds across North America. States to be covered by this distribution include (but are not limited to): Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, New York City and Washington D.C.. The movie will begin screening on September 12th 2015, with more specifics regarding each venue to also be announced at a later date.
Love Live! School Idol Project Synopsis
Otonokizaka High School is planning to close within three years. However, nine female students come together with one thing in mind—to form an idol group to revive the school’s popularity and keep it from shutting down. “In order to protect our beloved school, there’s only one thing we can do… become school idols!” Their goal is simple: become an overnight sensation and use their nationwide media exposure to promote their school and bring in a wave of new students to the ailing area. A simple but solid plan, they figure. Naturally, they’re nervous and wonder if this plan can really succeed, but for better or worse their journey continues…
Love Live! The School Idol Movie Synopsis
Although μ’s, the defending champions of the school idol tournament, plans to dissolve their group after the graduation of their senior members, they receive news that leads them to holding a concert event! The 9 girls continue to learn and grow in this new and unfamiliar world. What is the last thing that these girls can do as school idols? With the clock ticking, what kind of meaning will the μ’s members find in performing the most exciting live performance?
