HIDIVE Press Releases - June 2017 / present

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KUBO WON’T LET ME BE INVISIBLE: HERE’S WHEN AND WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE ANIME

Ever found yourself surrounded by people but they don’t even know you’re there? It sucks, and it’s exactly where Junta finds himself at the start of this series. Fortunately for him, his luck is about to change! Mark your calendars, because Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible (Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai) starts on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 10:30 AM ET (15:30 UTC)!

Synopsis

Junta Shiraishi has just one goal: to experience youth to the fullest! But this is easier said than done. Junta is so socially invisible that people at school would swear he skipped class even when he’s sitting right behind them. Everything changes when Junta meets Nagisa Kubo. She’s the only person who pays Junta any attention, and her constant teasing is sure to turn Junta’s quiet life upside down because Kubo won’t let him be invisible! Based on the seinen rom-com manga series by Nene Yukimori and serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since October 2019.

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WATCH THE MY LIFE AS INUKAI-SAN’S DOG ANIME JANUARY 5 ON HIDIVE

The ones watching this anime are doing so for one reason only: the dog’s absolutely adorable! Join us Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET (15:30 UTC) when HIDIVE simulcasts My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog (Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta).

Synopsis

They say every dog has his day. That’s especially true for our protagonist, who was just turned into a dog and now lives every day under the care of his crush, Inukai-san! She happily dotes on her new companion, and while he wants to return to human form someday, there’s something wonderful about being cared for by the person he loves. Enjoy life through the eyes of a dog in My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog! Based on the shonen ecchi rom-com manga series by Itsutsuse and originally serialized in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket.

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WATCH CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD WILL+DRESS SEASON 2 ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 ON HIDIVE!

We know you’re out there, Cardfight!! fans! HIDIVE’s got great news just for you! Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 2 starts on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET (23:40 UTC)!

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THE AKIBA MAID WAR DUBCAST EDITION STARTS JANUARY 14!

Hey r/animedubs, are you having a great day today? We’re about to make it even better: We’re rolling out the English dub for Akiba Maid War starting on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC)!

Synopsis

In the spring of 1999, bright-eyed Nagomi Wahira moves to Akihabara with dreams of joining a maid café. She quickly dons an apron at café Ton Tokoton, AKA the Oinky Doink Café, but adjusting to life in the big city isn’t easy. Paired with the dour Ranko who never smiles, Nagomi must do her best to elevate the Oinky Doink Café over all other maid cafés vying for top ranking, but she soon discovers not everything is as it seems amid the frills and thrills of the maid cafés of Akihabara…

English Crew

Director - Joey Goubeaud
ADR Script - Marta Bechtol
English Mix - David Lascoe, Brent Marshall
Audio Engineers - David Lascoe, Jonathan Rodriguez, Patrick Marrero, Bryan Leach

English Cast

Nagomi Wahira - Alyssa Marek
Ranko Mannen - Chaney Moore
Yumechi - Cat Thomas
Shiipon - Christina Kelly
Manager - Teresa Zimmerman
Okachimachi - ???

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DORORO ANIME STREAMS ON HIDIVE THIS JANUARY WITH A DUB!

We’re going to start 2023 with a bang. The Winter 2023 season just started, yes, but we’re going to make your January even better by giving you ALL 24 episodes of Dororo on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC)! And you’re not just getting the subbed anime; you’re getting the English dub too!

Synopsis

During the Warring States period, the young thief Dororo encounters Hyakkimaru, a strange, sightless boy who wields fearsome prosthetics in place of his missing limbs. Parts of Hyakkimaru’s body were traded to a group of 12 demons by his father in exchange for power, but thanks to a kindly medicine man, Hyakkimaru survived his horrifying ordeal. Now he roams the land in search of his missing body, and together he and Dororo will fight to survive in an unforgiving, demon-plagued world.

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REVUE STARLIGHT THE MOVIE: WHAT’S BETTER THAN WATCHING IT SUBBED? WATCHING IT DUBBED!

We’ve got good news and even better news. The good news is that you can watch Revue Starlight the Movie right here on HIDIVE. The even better news is that it’s getting a dub on January 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC)!

Synopsis

It’s nearly time for curtain call, and the members of the 99th graduating class of Seisho Music Academy prepare to take their final bow. But unspoken feelings hang heavy between Karen, Hikari and the other rising stars, and thus the Revue must begin anew — but the Wi(l)d Screen Baroque is unlike any Revue they’ve experienced before. The Top Stars will be tested on the battlefield of the stage, where song, dance and thrilling swordplay collide in the spectacle known as Revue Starlight.

English Crew

ADR Director - John Swasey
ADR Script - Joel McCray
English Mix - Brent Marshall
Audio Engineer - Patrick Marrero

English Cast

Karen - Brittney Karbowski
Hikari - Patricia Duran
Claudine - Christina Kelly
Maya - Olivia Swasey
Mahiru - Maggie Flecknoe
Nana - Luci Christian
Jenna - Shannon Emerick
Kaoruko - Savana Menzel
Futaba - Chelsea McCurdy
Giraffe - Jay Hickman
Karen’s mom - Shelley Calene-Black
Maki - Elissa Cuellar
Masai - Cat Thomas
Sakuragi - Joanne Bonasso
Anemiya - Christy Guidry
Hikari’s Mom - Sara Gaston
Seira - Dominique Meyer
Ritsu - Brenda Palestina
Miho - Mai Le

Additional Voices
Taylor Fono
Kimberly Grace
Ellen Evans
Josh Swasey
Mike Haimoto
Courtland Johnson
John Swasey

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FIRST 12 EPISODES OF KARAKURI CIRCUS ANIME AIRS ON HIDIVE JANUARY 31!

Ladies and gentlemen, and those who identify as neither: Get ready for a death-defying performance starting Monday, January 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC) as HIDIVE brings you the first 12 subbed episodes of Karakuri Circus (Le Cirque de Karakuri)!

Synopsis

Following his father’s untimely demise, Masaru Saiga inherits the family fortune as well as his father’s company. Too bad he also inherited a target on his back since his unscrupulous relatives want to murder Masaru and take what’s rightfully his! The only thing standing between Masaru and assassination is a sickly clown named Narumi Kato, a white-haired girl named Shirogane who claims she’s Masaru’s guardian, and the mysterious puppet left to Masaru by his father upon his death.

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PETER GRILL SEASON 2 DUB IS COMING YOUR WAY THANKS TO HIDIVE

If you’ve been putting off watching Peter Grill and the Philosopher’s Time: Super Extra (Peter Grill to Kenja no Jikan: Super Extra) because it doesn’t have a dub, HIDIVE has the news you’ve been waiting for: The dub starts Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC)!

Synopsis

Peter Grill is back and ready for action! Between quelling a goblin incursion, improving trade negotiations with the dwarves, and dealing with a watchful sister who will go berserk if it means keeping him in line, Peter has his work cut out for him. He’s the strongest man in the world, and that means even more women are interested in his “other” talents. It will take every ounce of Peter’s nonexistent willpower to avoid temptation!

English Crew

Director - Kyle Colby Jones
ADR Writer - Kyle Colby Jones
Mix and Sound Design - Brent Marshall

English Cast

Peter Grill - Joe Daniels
Luvellia - Savanna Menzel
Mimi - Holly Segarra
Lisa - Delilah Jones
Piglette - Shelby Blocker
Vegan - Joslyn Johnson
Gobuko - Katelyn Barr
Tim - Benjamin McLaughlin
John - Kyle Colby Jones
Lucy - Maggie Flecknoe
Fulltalia - Olivia Swasey
Guild Master - John Swasey
Mitchie - Brittney Karbowski
Vegetalia - Mark X Laskowski
Ngapopo - Alissa Simmons
Zubzbaro - Juliet Simmons
Goblin Queen - Elissa Cuellar
White Lilly Soldier - Louise Smith
Misslim - Brittney Karbowski
Kenji - Andrew Love
Gyt - Cyrus Rodas
Cellulose - Ellen Evans
Glucose - Alyssa Marek
Brassalia - Shelley Calene-Black
Prodigal Son - Dexter Satya
Automaton - Meg McDonald
Gordo - Luis Galindo
Ogre - Jack Stansbury

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KINMOZA SPECIAL AND MOVIE ARRIVE ON FEBRUARY 13 THANKS TO HIDIVE!

Are you a KINMOZA fan? Then you’ll be happy to know that you’re getting a double dose of your beloved series on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 12:00 ET PM (17:00 UTC)!

KINMOZA! Pretty Days

Shinobu has to write a script and make costumes for a school play, and it’s a lot of work for one person. Fortunately for Shinobu’s theatrical future, Alice, Yoko, and Aya are glad to pitch in, and that allows for a chance to reflect on their experiences in the days before Alice arrived. Will everything be finished in time, or will the audience be in stitches because of the ones coming apart onstage? There’s no way to be sure until the last curtain call in KINMOZA! PRETTY DAYS!

KINMOZA Thank You!!

Alice, Shinobu, Aya, and Yoko have truly become the best of friends, but since it’s their last year, they must split their time between preparing for the big senior trip to Nara and Kyoto and trying to make plans for whatever is to come next in their lives… and in Shinobu’s case, that may mean something so amazing that she’d never even dared to dream it! Hop on the tour bus for one last wonderful adventure in KINMOZA! THE MOVIE – THANK YOU!!

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IMMORAL GUILD AND ETERNAL BOYS: LEGALLY STREAM THESE TWO ANIME ON HIDIVE SOON!

A certain ecchi anime debuted during the Fall 2022 anime season, but fans soon noticed that English streamers didn’t pick it up. That changes on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC) when HIDIVE streams the English sub for ALL 12 EPISODES of Immoral Guild (Futoku no Guild)!

But wait, we have another announcement for all of you: HIDIVE will also bring you the age-defying Eternal Boys (Eikyu Shounen) anime starting Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC) where a group of middle-aged men start their glorious careers as idols!

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THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS THIS SUMMER WITH HELCK ON HIDIVE

HOUSTON, TX — February 13, 2023 — HIDIVE revealed today that it has acquired new action fantasy TV series HELCK from Nippon TV, based on the popular shōnen manga written and illustrated by Nanaki Nanao. The long-awaited anime series will be simulcast exclusively on HIDIVE and is scheduled to premiere during the upcoming Summer 2023 season. As part of its announcement HIDIVE premiered the first-ever promotional video for HELCK (with English subtitles) here.

“We’re thrilled to offer the highly anticipated anime series HELCK as a HIDIVE exclusive,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “This exciting new action fantasy series is just the first of many exclusive simulcasts that our subscribers – especially shōnen fans – can look forward to watching on HIDIVE this summer!”

A certain country in the demon world. The Demon King was defeated by the hands of one of the heroes, and a competition was held for the title of the New Demon King. The Imperial Four Heavenly Kings Vermilio, who is in charge of the tournament, is furious at the participation of the human hero Helck, who is supposed to be his enemy. After receiving news of the fall of the castle of Urum before the final, Vermilio sets out to retake Urum Castle with Helck and other finalists. With a smile, Helck says, “Let’s destroy humans.” Are those words true? The truth behind the smile is…

The 12-volume HELCK manga series launched in 2014 and was serialized in both Shogakukan’s Ura Sunday website and MangaONE. In 2015, it was named one of the Top 10 titles at the Next Manga Awards.

HELCK will be directed by Tatsuo Sato together with writing by Toshizo Nemoto and Mitsutaka Hirota, character design by Yoshinori Deno, and animation by SATELIGHT Inc. The series stars Katsuyuki Konishi as Helck, Mikako Komatsu as Vermilio, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Azudra, Akira Ishida as Hon and Shiki Aoki as Asta.

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ABOUT HIDIVE
HIDIVE, the newest addition to AMC Network’s portfolio of targeted streaming services, offers the best in anime and live-action entertainment to both die-hard otaku and burgeoning fans of Japanese pop-culture. In addition to its extensive library of movies and episodic series, each season HIDIVE brings a new selection of the latest titles from Japan in both simulcast and exclusive DUBCAST™ editions – all of which can be viewed on a wide array of platforms including web browsers, smartphones, TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. For more information on HIDIVE or to sign-up for a free 7-day trial, visit www.hidive.com.

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WHEN WILL KAIJI ULTIMATE SURVIVOR ENGLISH DUB CONTINUE? FEBRUARY 21

What gives, HIDIVE: why did you only dub the first 9 episodes of Kaiji? That’s a fair question. We’re dubbing Kaiji by story arcs, and if that sounds unusual, ‌don’t worry: we’re still planning to dub even more of the series, so stay tuned for further updates! Join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC) as we drop the dub for the second arc of Kaiji Ultimate Survivor (Episodes 10-15)!

English Crew

Director - Kyle Colby Jones
ADR Writer - Marta Bechtol, Kyle Colby Jones
Sound Engineers - Jonathan Rodriguez, Matt Wittmeyer
Mix and Sound Design - Brent Marshall

English Cast

Kaiji - Jeremy Gee
Narrator - David Wald
Mr. Tonegawa - Dave Harbold
Hyodo - Marty Fleck
Endo - David Matranga
Sahara - Joe Daniels
Ishida - John Swasey
Nakayama - Michael Wronski
Fugino - Courtland Johnson
Koizumi - Cody House
Nakamura - Joseph Palmore
Ota - Jack Stansbury
Akikawa - Malcolm Ferrell
Nishida - Ronson Hawkins
Store Manager - Kyle Colby Jones
Nishio - Ellen Evans
Participant #11 - Labraska Washington
Participant #9 - Shannon Reed
Participant #5 - Jack Stansbury
Tournament Official - Steven Finley
Tournament MC - Deke Anderson
MIB Kawasaki - Ty Mahany
Zawa Voice - Kyle Colby Jones

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WANT MORE KARAKURI CIRCUS ANIME? HERE’S THE EXACT TIME SEASONS 2 AND 3 STREAM ON HIDIVE

We’ve got great news for all you Karakuri Circus fans out there: we’re ready to announce the streaming schedule for BOTH seasons 2 and 3, so keep the following date and time in mind!

Season 2 Premiere

  • ALL 12 subbed episodes on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC)!

Season 3 Premiere

  • ALL 12 subbed episodes on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT (17:00 UTC)!

Synopsis

Following his father’s untimely demise, Masaru Saiga inherits the family fortune as well as his father’s company. Too bad he also inherited a target on his back since his unscrupulous relatives want to murder Masaru and take what’s rightfully his! The only thing standing between Masaru and assassination is a sickly clown named Narumi Kato, a white-haired girl named Shirogane who claims she’s Masaru’s guardian, and the mysterious puppet left to Masaru by his father upon his death.

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URUSEI YATSURA ENGLISH DUB CONFIRMED FOR MARCH 1 ONLY ON HIDIVE

We heard you say “It’s about damn time, HIDIVE!” all the way from our office. You’ve waited long enough; that’s why we’re giving you a weekly rollout of the Urusei Yatsura English dub in TWO DAYS on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC)! Even better, we’re not planning to take a break between seasons, so you can look forward to the season 2 English dub starting in May!

Synopsis

When an alien race known as the Oni invades Earth, the chronically unlucky and unapologetically lecherous Ataru Moroboshi is selected as humanity’s representative in a duel for the fate of the planet! His opponent is Princess Lum, and it’s only thanks to Ataru’s dodgy behavior that he’s able to win a treacherous game of tag against her. Ataru thinks he’s had his lucky break at last, but the conflict follows him home as Lum invades both planet Earth AND the womanizing Ataru’s love life!

Initial Cast List

Lum - Jade Kelly
Ataru - Nathan Wilson

Shinobu - Cat Thomas
Mendo - Jack Stansbury
Sakura - Brianna Roberts
Cherry - John Swasey

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BABYLON ANIME STREAMS ON HIDIVE WITH THE DUB AND SUB FOR ALL 12 EPISODES

Do you like mystery and thriller anime? Then HIDIVE has a treat for you! Join us Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11:30 AM ET (16:30 UTC) when we drop ALL 12 EPISODES of both the sub AND dub for Babylon!

Trailer – Babylon Official Dub Clip - YouTube

Synopsis

When dedicated prosecutor Zen Seizaki is assigned a seemingly cut-and-dry case of false advertisement on part of a pharmaceutical company, the supposedly routine investigation quickly turns into something much darker. The strange details of the case paint a portrait of corruption and deceit that permeates the ongoing mayoral election, and soon Seizaki discovers depravity that puts at risk the very fabric of the Japanese justice system — not to mention Seizaki’s own sense of right and wrong.

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DON’T MISS TSURUNE THE MOVIE: THE FIRST SHOT IN THEATERS IN APRIL!

March 2, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Don’t miss the gorgeous film from Kyoto Animation only in theaters!

Sentai & HIDIVE are proud to present Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot in theaters on April 9 & 10, 2023 for a limited-time, special engagement.

Minato Narumiya, along with his friends in the school kyudo club, return for this motion picture event.

Check out this list of theaters and book tickets for a screening near you today!

Venue City State Showtimes
Regal Alhambra Renaissance 14 & IMAX Alhambra CA 4/9 @ 2pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
AMC Santa Anita 16 Arcadia CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Century Daly City 20 Daly City CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
AMC Bay Street 16 Emeryville CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Regal Irvine Spectrum 20 IMAX & RPX Irvine CA 4/9 @ 1:55pm & 4/10 @ 7:20pm
Regal LA Live Stm 14 Los Angeles CA Coming soon!
Century Cinemas 16 Mountain View CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
AMC Orange 30 Orange CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Century Stadium 25 Orange CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Century River Park 16 Oxnard CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Century Arden & XD Sacramento CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
AMC Del Amo 18 Torrance CA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Buckland Hills 18+IMAX Manchester CT 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Regal Brandywine Town Center 16 Wilmington DE Coming soon!
AMC Disney Springs 24 Lake Buena Vista FL 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Regal Dole Cannery Stm 18 IMAX & RPX Honolulu HI 4/9 @ 1:15pm & 4/10 @ 7pm
Marcus Addison Cinema Addison IL 4/9 @ 6pm & 4/10 @ 7pm
AMC South Barrington 24 South Barrington IL 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
AMC Boston Common 19 Boston MA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Cinemark Egyptian 24 Hanover MD 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Regal Lansing Mall Stm 12 & RPX Lansing MI 4/9 @ 3pm & 4/10 @ 7pm
Marcus Oakdale Cinema Oakdale MN 4/9 @ 6pm & 4/10 @ 7pm
Marcus Ronnies Cinema + IMAX St. Louis MO 4/9 @ 6pm & 4/10 @ 7pm
Marcus Village Point Omaha NE 4/9 @ 6pm & 4/10 @ 7pm
Regal Commerce Center Stm 18 & RPX North Brunswick NJ 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:20pm
Century Orleans 18 Las Vegas NV 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
North Park Theatre Buffalo NY Coming soon!
AMC Empire 25 New York NY 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
AMC Kips Bay 15 New York NY 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Regal Henrietta Stm 18 Rochester NY Coming soon!
Marcus Crosswoods Cinema Columbus OH 4/9 @ 6pm & 4/10 @ 7pm
Century Beaverton Cedar Hills 16 Beaverton OR 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Regal Fox Tower 10 Portland OR Coming soon!
Regal Opry Mills 4DX & IMAX Nashville TN 4/9 @ 2:45pm & 4/10 @ 6:45pm
AMC Willowbrook 24 Houston TX 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Cinemark Movies 17 McAllen McAllen TX 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Cinemark 20 & XD Pflugerville TX 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Cinemark Legacy & XD Plano TX 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Cinemark McCreless Market San Antonio TX 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Cinemark 17 and XD The Woodlands TX 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Cinemark West Jordan West Jordan UT 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10 Fairfax VA Coming soon!
Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas Bellevue WA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 7:30pm
AMC Pacific Place 11 Seattle WA 4/9 @ 2:30pm & 4/10 @ 6:30pm
Regal Thornton Place Stm 14 & IMAX Seattle WA 4/9 @ 2pm & 4/10 @ 7:10pm
Marcus Point Cinema Madison WI 4/9 @ 6pm & 4/10 @ 7pm
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield Waukesha WI 4/9 @ 6pm & 4/10 @ 7pm

Have a great time watching the Tsurune movie, sports anime fans!

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AMC NETWORKS’ SENTAI FILMWORKS AND MAINICHI BROADCASTING SYSTEM SEAL MAJOR DEAL FOR ANIME CONTENT ON HIDIVE STREAMING SERVICE

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NEW YORK, NY, March 2, 2023 — AMC Networks today announced a major anime partnership and distribution agreement between its subsidiary Sentai Filmworks (Sentai) and Japan’s Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS) that provides exclusive rights for AMC Networks’ anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service to distribute part of MBS’s future programming line-up in all global markets outside of Asia. The output deal represents Sentai’s largest ever agreement for anime content and encompasses MBS’ slate based on a collection of wildly popular manga and light novel titles. All of the shows will be simulcast exclusively on HIDIVE, which is available via paid subscription or through a premium subscription on Amazon Prime and now The Roku Channel as well.

To celebrate today’s news, Sentai and MBS revealed for the first time ever that The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: from Villainess to Savior will be part of the programming line-up. The new show is a 12-episode series based on the hit fantasy light novel by Tenichi and published by Ichijinsha Inc. Awards received include the Comic Cmoa E-Comic Award 2022 and the 1st Iris NEO Fantasy Award. Scheduled to premiere July 2023, The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: from Villainess to Savior will be directed by Norio Nitta and written by Deko Akao with animation by OLM, Inc… MBS’ slate of shows also includes the Winter 2023 simulcast series Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte which HIDIVE announced at Anime NYC last November. The remaining titles will be announced in the future.

“This is a truly historic agreement for HIDIVE and is the culmination of our partnership with MBS,” said John Ledford, President of Sentai Filmworks and HIDIVE. “This output deal cements Sentai’s position as one of the world’s most established and leading suppliers of popular and high-quality anime content. But not only that, The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: from Villainess to Savior and the other series will significantly elevate HIDIVE’s reputation with fans as not only the new go-to anime streaming platform but also as the pipeline to some of Japan’s most highly anticipated titles.”

“MBS has been continuously producing and broadcasting animated TV series for over half a century,” said Shinji Nakano, Director of Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. “In recent years, anime has become a solid representative of Japanese culture and has gained fans all over the world. We are pleased to partner with Sentai Filmworks, HIDIVE, and AMC Networks, a group that plays a huge part in this effort to further expand anime culture. We are accelerating our commitment to bringing anime to people around the world, without ever stopping our journey.”

Recognized as a pioneer of the Japanese TV industry, MBS has been co-producing and broadcasting anime for over half a century. As such, MBS has been the TV home to numerous global hit franchises like Attack on Titan, Full Metal Alchemist and Jujutsu Kaisen. In addition to co-producing these three and many other series, MBS was a co-producer of Akira, one of the most influential anime films of all time.

ABOUT AMC NETWORKS
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content. Its brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the newest addition to its targeted streaming portfolio, the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and IFC Films. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind some of the biggest titles and brands known to a global audience, including The Walking Dead, the Anne Rice catalog and the Agatha Christie library. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

ABOUT SENTAI FILMWORKS
Sentai Filmworks, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Networks, is a leading supplier of globally popular Japanese anime and live-action entertainment to North America, Latin America and other international markets outside Asia. Since 2008, Sentai Filmworks has produced, acquired, localized and distributed the best in Japanese content, which now encompasses an ever-expanding library of licensed movies and TV series offering thousands and thousands of hours of entertainment. From streaming and theatrical releases to home entertainment and licensed merchandise, Sentai Filmworks brings the universe of unique characters and captivating stories from Japanese pop-culture to fans around the world.

ABOUT HIDIVE
HIDIVE, the newest addition to AMC Network’s portfolio of targeted streaming services, offers the best in anime and live-action entertainment to both die-hard otaku and burgeoning fans of Japanese pop-culture. In addition to its extensive library of movies and episodic series, each season HIDIVE brings a new selection of the latest titles from Japan in both simulcast and exclusive DUBCAST™ editions – all of which can be viewed on a wide array of platforms including web browsers, smartphones, TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. For more information on HIDIVE or to sign-up for a free 7-day trial, visit hidive.com.

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MISS UTANO PRINCESAMA MAJI LOVE STARISH TOURS IN THEATERS? HERE’S YOUR SECOND CHANCE!

Utano Princesama Maji LOVE STARISH Tours was only in theaters for two days, so it makes sense that not everyone could see their favorite husbandos on the silver screen. That’s why HIDIVE’s streaming the movie on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:00 EDT (16:00 UTC). Memorize those songs for a sing-along and get those glow sticks ready, everyone!

Trailer - Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE ST☆RISH Tours Official Trailer | HIDIVE - YouTube

Synopsis

Now boarding all passengers for STARISH Tours! Featuring the band STARISH in all its glory, the film celebrates one glittering act in the UtaPri firmament in a high-flying, glittering concert experience. Grab your glow sticks, get ready to sing along and absorb the concert spectacle event of a lifetime in Utano Princesama Maji LOVE STARISH Tours!

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HIDIVE ADDS FIVE MORE SERIES TO THE SIMULCAST LINE-UP OF ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SPRING 2023 SEASON

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HOUSTON, TXMarch 16, 2023 — Ahead of the kick-off of its Spring 2023 Season, HIDIVE today revealed its complete line-up of simulcast series that will premiere starting in April. The company detailed five shows that, together with earlier announcements, caps-off its slate of new and continuing series streaming next season. These five titles are alice gear aegis Expansion, Insomniacs after school, Otaku Elf, TOKYO MEW MEW NEW (Season 2) and T OO CUTE CRISIS.

“We’re thrilled to bring this exciting slate of new simulcast series to HIDIVE this spring,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “From comedy and fantasy to drama and sci-fi, HIDIVE will be home to some of the best shōnen, shōjo and seinen anime premiering in Japan next season. Fans will not want to miss a minute of it.”

Rounding out its list of Spring 2023 Season simulcasts are the two eagerly awaited series
【OSHI NO KO and The Dangers in My Heart, which were announced late last year during HIDIVE’s Industry Panel at Anime NYC. Altogether, HIDIVE will offer subscribers more than a half dozen simulcast series next season.

Otaku Elf is part of Sentai’s multi-year anime content agreement with Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS) announced by AMC Networks earlier this month.

alice gear aegis Expansion

Centuries ago, mankind abandoned planet Earth after the Vice, a race of mechanical aliens, drove them from their home into a life adrift in space. Now resigned to starships forged of pieces of Earth’s shattered moon, the final hope for humanity lies in the hands of Actresses, young women born with the ability to wield the only weapons that can harm the Vice: Alice Gears, mechanical suits that can finally turn the tide against the alien incursion. Based on the mecha mobile game alice gear aegis developed by Pyramid and published by COLOPL, Inc. in January 2018.

Director: Hirokazu Hanai
Writer: Kenji Sugihara
Studio: NOMAD

Insomniacs after school

Ganta Nakami is a high school student who suffers from insomnia. One day, he meets Isaki Magari, a girl with the same condition. A strange, but special relationship forms as they share a secret and catch up on their sleep in their school’s abandoned observatory… Based on the seinen drama manga series by Makoto Ojiro that has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Spirits Weekly since 2019.

Director: Yuuki Ikeda
Writer: Rintarou Ikeda
Studio: LIDENFILMS

Otaku Elf

Takamimi Shrine has an unusual resident – Elda, an ancient elf who’s obsessed with video games! The shrine’s teenage attendant, Koito Koganei, keeps this reclusive otaku well supplied with energy drinks and junk food. Even though she loves 100%-ing her games, Elda has duties to attend to, and Koganei is bound and determined to make this otaku elf fulfill them! It’ll just take an offering or two to bribe—um, we mean convince Elda to put down her new game… Based on the shōnen comedy manga series by Akihiko Higuchi that has been serialized in Kodansha’s Shōnen Magazine Edge since 2019.

Director: Takebumi Anzai
Writer: Shōgo Yasukawa
Studio: C2C

TOKYO MEW MEW NEW (Season 2)

The scientists of the μ(Mew) Project use DNA of endangered species to create a team of heroines imbued with amazing abilities. Armed with the skills of an Iriomote cat, Ichigo must band together with other Mew Mew girls to repel an alien incursion. Based on the shōjo manga series written by Reiko Yoshida and illustrated by Mia Ikumi that was serialized in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi from 2000-2003.

Director: Takahiro Natori
Writer: Yuka Yamada
Studio: Yumeta Co./ graphinica

TOO CUTE CRISIS

Invading alien Liza Luna wants nothing more than to destroy planet Earth… after she gets in a little sightseeing, first. But her travels soon take her into a cat café, where the furry felines inside invade her heart just as surely as Liza invaded Earth! Destroying the world won’t be so easy now that she’s discovered the joys of kitty cats… Based on the shōnen comedy manga series by Mitsuru Kido that has been serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square since 2019.

Director: Jun Hatori
Writer: Aya Satsuki
Studio: SynergySP

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NO JOKE: THE DANGERS IN MY HEART ANIME SIMULCASTS ON HIDIVE APRIL 1

We know what you’re thinking, but rest assured this is no April Fools’ joke; we would never play with your heart like that. Join us Saturdays at 18:00 UTC / 14:00 EDT starting on April 1, 2023 when HIDIVE streams The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) anime!

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Fascinated by murder and all things macabre, Kyotaro fantasizes about acting on his twisted thoughts to the detriment of his classmates. His heart was dark until an encounter with Anna lit a spark within it in a classic tale of antisocial boy meets popular girl. Now they must both navigate a blossoming relationship and defy the expectations they have of each other and themselves.

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