Per AMC Press Release
2023-12-15T06:00:00Z
On HIDIVE:
Chained Soldier (HIDIVE Exclusive)
Simulcast Premiere in January
The otherworldly dimension and creatures from the long-running manga by Takahiro and Yohei Takemura will soon come alive when the highly anticipated new action dark fantasy series Chain Soldiers premieres this January exclusively on HIDIVE. Gates have suddenly appeared to another dimension known as Mato—unleashing destructive monsters called Yomotsu Shuuki. Empowered by Peaches and the supernatural abilities they bestow when consumed, the women of Demon Defense Force stand against these creatures to protect the Earth. One day, high school student Yuuki Wakura stumbles through a gate into Mato and quickly runs afoul of a Yomotsu Shuuki, but he’s soon rescued by Kyouka Uzen, commander of the Demon Defense Force 7th Squadron. Kyouka sees something in him that could turn the tide of the monster incursion—however Yuuki will have to willingly become her slave in order to join the fight against the Yomotsu Shuuki and save the world. Produced by Seven Arcs, Chained Soldier is co-directed by Junji Nishimura (chief) and Gorō Kuji along with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi and script writing by Ryota Kanō and Akira Kindaichi. Streaming in Japanese with English Subtitles.
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 (HIDIVE Exclusive)
Simulcast Premiere in January
Last spring’s fan-favorite rom-com slice of life series The Dangers in My Heart is back with an exciting new second season set to premiere this January exclusively on HIDIVE. Fascinated by murder and all things macabre, Kyotaro daydreams of acting out his twisted fantasies on his unsuspecting classmates — but an encounter with Anna Yamada, the gorgeous class idol, lights a spark in the darkness of his heart. It’s a classic tale of an antisocial boy falling for a popular girl, but neither are whom they appear to be at first glance. Will Kyotaro and Anna defy their expectations of each other — and of themselves? Produced by Shin-Ei Animation, The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 is directed by Hiroaki Akagi and written by Jukki Hanada with music by Kensuke Ushio. Streaming in Japanese with English Subtitles.
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
Streaming Premiere on January 2
On the heels of its North American theatrical release, the critically acclaimed time-travelling romantic fantasy film and 2023 Annecy Award winner The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes will debut on January 2 on HIDIVE. Kaoru Tono heard a rumor: The laws of space and time mean nothing to the Urashima Tunnel. If you find it, walk through and you’ll find your heart’s desire on the other side…in exchange for years of your own life. One night, Kaoru just so happens to find himself standing in front of a tunnel that looks suspiciously like the one the rumor describes. He finds himself thinking of Karen, the sister he lost in an accident five years ago. To Kaoru’s surprise, he’s been followed by the new transfer student Anzu Hanashiro, who promises to help him experiment with the mysterious tunnel—but what does she want from Kaoru in exchange? And what will he have left to give, after the tunnel’s done with him? The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes is written and directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and produced by Pony Canyon. Streaming in both Japanese with English Subtitles and English Dub.