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Sentai Filmworks Catches “Run with the Wind” Anime Series

HOUSTON, TX, October 30, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired the distribution rights to Run with the Wind for audiences in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and other select territories. Run with the Wind is based on the light novel, Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru (or Feel the Wind in English) by award-winning author Shion Miura.

Kakeru is a former elite runner in high school who finds himself down on his luck. After being chased for stealing food, he’s saved by Haiji, a Kansei University student and a fellow runner. Having nowhere else to go, Kakeru is convinced by Haiji to move into a dormitory with eight other strangers. Before Kakeru is even settled in his new home, Haiji announces his ambitious plans to enter all ten of them into one of the most prominent university relay marathons in Japan, the Hakone Ekiden. There’s just one small problem: with the exception of Haiji and Kakeru, none of the residents have ever run competitively before.

Kazuya Nomura ( Ghost In The Shell: The New Movie , Black Fox ) directs the series. Takahiro Chiba ( Kamichu! , Occult Academy ) is in charge of character design with Yuki Hayashi ( Haikyu!! , My Hero Academia ) over music.

The series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include Parasyte –the maxim–, No Game, No Life, Food Wars! , Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , and Akame ga Kill!, Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Himouto! Umaru-chan and Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls, as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes. For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Reels in “Between the Sky and Sea” Anime

HOUSTON, TX November 14, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired distribution rights to the 2018 Fall simulcast series, Between the Sky and Sea for the USA, the UK, Canada and other select territories.

In the future, Earth’s oceans are nearly devoid of life when the fish disappear. However, people still need to eat. There can be only one solution: Humanity must reach for the stars, discover new aquatic lifeforms and catch alien fish for consumption! With the desire to help those they care about, Haru and her friends train to become space fisherwomen to bring back the catch of a lifetime.

Between the Sky and Sea features Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Naruto Shippuden and Anime De Training! Ex ) as the director and Shuuhei Yamamoto ( Battle Girl High School and Anime De Training! Ex ) as the character designer. Animation production will be handled by TMS Entertainment ( Megalobox , Bakuon!! and Lupin the 3rd ).

The series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include Parasyte –the maxim–, No Game, No Life, Food Wars! , Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , and Akame ga Kill!, Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Himouto! Umaru-chan and Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls, as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes. For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

About TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd.
TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd. (better known as TMS), one of the world’s largest and most distinguished animation studios. TMS has won recognition from the international filmmaking industry for its highly-acclaimed animation, pioneering techniques and proud commitment to quality. With a dedicated team of development, production and design executives, TMS’s growing reputation is reflected by the versatility, artistry and originality of the programs the company has produced for international markets worldwide.
Established in 1964, TMS has produced more than 200 features, and over 100 TV program series, with a total of 12,000 half hours for global distribution. TMS programs have attained worldwide recognition and TMS will continue to strive for excellence. For more information, visit: www.tmsanime.com

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“MADE IN ABYSS” Compendium Films Set to Hit Theaters in the US and Select International Markets for Early 2019

HOUSTON, TX November 16, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired exclusive distribution rights to the highly anticipated films based on the critically-acclaimed franchise, MADE IN ABYSS . In 2017, the television series took audiences by surprise and garnered ecstatic reviews with its disarming facade that shrouded a dark masterpiece. Now, the timeless story will be presented in theaters and told across two compendium films, Journey’s Dawn and Wandering Twilight , drawn from the original series together with newly added scenes and storytelling.

The enigmatic Abyss entices those with the spirit of exploration, despite the dangers. Wishing to follow in her mother’s footsteps, Riko trains hard to become a Cave Raider. One day, she receives news that her mother died in the Abyss, yet a mysterious note tells Riko that her mother may still be alive. Vowing to uncover the truth about her mother’s fate, Riko embarks on a journey with a humanoid robot boy name Reg. Together, they will discover if they have what it takes to survive where so many others have perished.

Journey’s Dawn and Wandering Twilight will be available in Japanese with English subtitles along with an English dub in the US and select international markets. For more information including release dates, engagement locations, and booking, visit https://www.sentaifilmworks.com/theatrical-releases.

Following their theatrical release windows, the films will be available via pay per view, TVOD, paid streaming (select digital outlets) and home video.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include Parasyte –the maxim–, No Game, No Life, Food Wars! , Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , and Akame ga Kill!, Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Himouto! Umaru-chan and Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls, as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes. For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Snaps Up “Mysteria Friends” Series Adapted from Cygames Hit Franchise

HOUSTON, TX, November 16, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired worldwide rights, excluding Asia, to Mysteria Friends , the long-awaited animated series produced by Cygames Pictures and adapted from the popular Mysteria Academy event featured in the Rage of Bahamut mobile game. The highly anticipated original storyline unlocks the secrets of the Mysteria Magic Academy where humans, gods, and demons mingle freely.

Mysteria Friends spotlights fan favorite characters, Anne, the runaway royal, and Grea, the dragon-born girl, voiced by Yoko Hikasa ( Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? and GATE ) and Ayaka Fukuhara ( Trinity Seven and Battle Girl High School ).

Mysteria Friends premiers on select streaming platforms beginning January 2019.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS, Land of the Lustrous, Big O , and Akame ga Kill! , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Sword Oratoria : Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side , Princess Principal , and FLIP FLAPPERS , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Expands DanMachi Universe With “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion” Feature Film and Prepares Early 2019 Theatrical Rollout

HOUSTON, TX, November 16, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired exclusive distribution rights to Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion, the feature-length film, based on the hugely popular franchise known to insiders as DanMachi. The original television series, first released outside Japan by Sentai Filmworks in 2015 was a breakout hit and enduring fan favorite.

Adventurers may come from far and wide to test their mettle within the dungeon beneath Orario, but that’s not the only location to experience! The gang may be familiar with the dark depths, but in this new story by the series’ original writer, Fujino Omori, Bell’s latest quest takes him beyond the dungeon. Fans can follow Hestia, Bell, Liliruca and the rest alongside the goddess Artemis as the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? saga continues in a brand-new adventure!

Produced by EGG FIRM + SB Creative and directed by Katsushi Sakurabi ( Flying Witch and The Pet Girl of Sakurasou ) the feature also enlists Yasuhiro Oumura ( Azumanga Daioh and When They Cry ) as art director. Shigeki Kimoto ( Flying Witch and Azumanga Daioh ) expands upon the character designs from the series’ original character designer, Suzuhito Yasuda.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include Parasyte –the maxim–, No Game, No Life, Food Wars! , Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , and Akame ga Kill!, Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Himouto! Umaru-chan and Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls, as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes. For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Charts Course to “Bermuda Triangle ~Colorful Pastorale~”

HOUSTON, TX, December 18, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to the animated series, Bermuda Triangle Colorful Pastorale ~, for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal. The series is a spinoff based on the Bermuda Triangle clan from BUSHIROAD’s popular Cardfight!! Vanguard trading card game.

Mermaids are known worldwide as bewitching mythological creatures of the sea. Despite their charms and otherworldly powers, daily life for these beings comes with everyday problems. But there’s nothing that can’t be overcome with the support of friends. Follow the adventures of five young mermaids as they explore their town and the world around them in this delightful slice-of-life series that takes viewers to an enchanting world beneath the waves.

The series is produced by SEVEN・ARCS・PICTURES ( Trinity Seven , Mushibugyo ) and directed by Junji Nishimura ( Bakuon!!, Glasslip ). Michiko Yokote ( Princess Tutu, Tsurune ) is in charge of the series composition. The Japanese voice cast includes Larissa Takeda Tago ( My Girlfriend is Shobitch, Yakiniku-ten Sengoku ) as Sonata, Amane Shindou as Caro, Moka Hiraguri as Canon, Risa Tsumugi as Fina and Hikaru Tono as Serena.

The series will soon be available for the Winter 2019 simulcast season to stream on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You, Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Saves Otaku Culture with “Pastel Memories”

HOUSTON, TX, December 21, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to Pastel Memories for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Scandinavia. The anime series is based on the imaginative Japanese roleplaying game of the same name by FuRyu, who is also in charge of the series production.

Akihabara is known as a shining beacon for otaku culture everywhere. But in a not-to-distant the future, that culture is on the decline due to a mysterious affliction causing widespread memory loss. As a result, Akihabara has lost its luster. However, in one of the few remaining otaku shops, Izumi and a handful of comrades hatch a plan to restore lost memories and return “Akiba” to its former glory.

Studio Project No. 9 ( And you thought there is never a girl online? ) will be in charge of the series with Yasuyuki Shinozaki ( Sugar Sugar Rune ) as the director. The Japanese voice cast includes Hiyori Nitta ( ALICE or ALICE, The Seven Heavenly Virtues ) as Izumi Asagi, Naomi Ozora ( Chaika - The Coffin Princess Avenging Battle, Matoi the Sacred Slayer ) as Michi Edogawabashi, Ai Yamamoto ( Amanchu! Advance, Invaders of the Rokujyoma!? ) as Minami Senju, Kotori Koiwai ( Captain Earth, Gatchaman Crowds ) as Saori Rokugou, Chitose Morinaga ( New Game!, Shomin Sample ) as Nejire-Usagi, and Chiaki Takahashi ( Cutie Honey Universe, Momokyun Sword ) as Maya.

The series will soon be available for the Winter 2019 simulcast season to stream on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls , and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You , Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Performs an Encore with “BanG Dream! 2nd Season”

HOUSTON, TX, December 30, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired distribution rights to BanG Dream! 2nd Season for audiences in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Latin America and Central America.

BUSHIROAD’s smash-hit multimedia franchise returns for a second anime season! Kasumi and the rest of Poppin’Party may have achieved their goal, but it turns out they were just at the starting line. Performing is a lot of work, and, of course, they’re not the only band in town! Do they have what it takes to reach true musical stardom?

Aimi ( Argevollen , Engaged to the Unidentified ) returns as Kasumi Toyama, while Ayaka Ohashi ( Akame ga Kill! , Flip Flappers ), Ayasa Ito ( Futari wa Milky Holmes , Revue Starlight ), Rimi Nishimoto ( Future Card Buddyfight Ace , Hina Logi: from Luck & Logic ) and Sae Otsuka ( BanG Dream! ) reprise their roles as Tae, Rimi, Saya and Arisa respectively. SANZIGEN ( 009 Re:Cyborg and the New Theatrical Movie Initial D Legend 1: Awakening ) will animate the season.

The series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets for the Winter 2019 simulcast season with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls , and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You , Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Acquires “W’Z” for the Winter 2019 Simulcast Season

HOUSTON, TX, December 31, 2018 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired distribution rights to W’Z for the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Spain and Portugal.

Inspired by house music from a young age, Yukiya spends his free time as a DJ for a crowd of one and uploads his videos online. Like any young teenager, he yearns for something greater than his current life. He wants recognition and importance, but breaking out of his comfort zone means he runs the risk of getting hurt, so the cycle continues. That is, until the day he crosses the line of no return and stumbles across a mysterious live broadcast that will change his world forever.

The series stars Katsumi Fukuhara ( Hugitto! Precure, In Another World With My Smartphone ) as Yukiya, Toshiki Masuda ( Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School, Haikyu!! ) as Midori, Jun Fukuyama (Ajin, Anonymous Noise ) as Reijiro, Daisuke Namikawa ( Medaka Box Abnormal, Ushio & Tora ) as Fumiyuki, Atsumi Tanezaki ( Hozuki’s Coolheadedness, Land of the Lustrous ) as Hana, Takuya Eguchi ( Love Stage!!, My Love Story!! ) as Gai and Yoko Hikasa ( K-ON!, No Game, No Life ) as Yukine. The record label GOON TRAX is in charge of the series’ music, which will also feature the talents of numerous musical artists.

The series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets for the Winter 2019 Simulcast Season with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls , and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You , Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Gracefully Obtains “How Clumsy you are, Miss Ueno”

HOUSTON, TX, December 31, 2018 - Sentai Filmworks announced today that it has acquired distribution rights to the series " How Clumsy you are, Miss Ueno " for the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland and other select territories.

Not only is Ueno the president of the science club at her junior high school, she’s a genius inventor, too! However, despite everything she has going for her, there’s one big problem she can’t seem to solve: no matter what she does, she can’t figure out how to confess to her crush, Tanaka! Can she find a way to give her heart what it truly yearns for?

The series stars Yu Serizawa ( Real Girl , Kiratto Pri Chan ) as Ueno, Aimi Tanaka ( Himouto! Umaru-chan , Anima Yell! ) as Tanaka, and Akari Kageyama ( Himouto! Umaru-chan , Princess Principal ) as Yamashita. Tomohiro Tsukimisato, who previously worked on THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS Theater and the Yurumates series, will both direct and be responsible for the series composition.
The series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets for the Winter 2019 simulcast season with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls , and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You , Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Teleports to “Dimension High School”

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HOUSTON, TX, January 5, 2019 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to the ambitious live-action/anime hybrid series, Dimension High School, for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal and other select territories.

One day, on his way to high school, student Junpei picks up an unusual looking rock. Thinking nothing of it, he heads to class. While in the middle of a session, the rock comes to life and transports him and four others to an animated world! To make matters more interesting, the group is introduced to a giant sphinx who is determined to take over the world! Now, to protect their world from invasion, the group must work together as anime characters and real-world humans!

Yuichi Abe ( The Girl in Twilight, Examurai Sengoku ) will direct the experimental series while Izumi ( Touken Ranbu-ONLINE- ) is handling the character designs. The Japanese actors and voice cast include Takahide Ishii ( Cute High Earth Defense Club HAPPY KISS! ) as Junpei Shiroyama, Takeo Otsuka ( Flavors of Youth, Run with the Wind ) as Ryusei Midorigaoka, Shohei Hashimoto ( The Royal Tutor ) as Yurio Mizukami, Takuma Zaiki as Tsuyoshi Kikawada and Toshiyuki Someya ( Bakumatsu, MAR­GINAL #4 the Animation ) as Soshi Momoya.

The series will soon be available for the Winter 2019 simulcast season to stream on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls , and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You , Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.co

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Sentai Filmworks Makes Room for “Domestic Girlfriend” Anime Series

HOUSTON, TX, January 5, 2019 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired distribution rights to the Domestic Girlfriend anime series, based off the popular manga of the same name, for audiences in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other select territories.

Natsuo is a high school boy who is experiencing the crushing despair of unrequited love. To make matters worse, the person he is in love with is his teacher, Hina. In an attempt to lift his spirits, he attends a mixer where he meets a girl named Rui. The two sleep together, expecting never to see one another again, but fate has other plans. His life suddenly becomes more complicated when his father comes home and announces he has remarried a woman with two daughters whom Natsuo has met before: Hina and Rui!

diomedea ( My Girlfriend is Shobitch , Problem children are coming from another world, aren’t they? ) will be in charge of animation production. Shouta Ibata ( Girlish Number ) will direct the series with Tatsuya Takahashi ( And you thought there is never a girl online? , THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ) leading series composition. The series will star Maaya Uchida ( Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! , Gatchaman Crowds ) as Rui Tachibana, Yoko Hikasa ( High School DxD , No Game, No Life ) as Hina Tachibana and Taku Yashiro ( The Lost Village ) as Natsuo Fujii.

The series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets for the Winter 2019 simulcast season with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You, Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Tells the Story of “Grimms Notes the Animation”

HOUSTON, TX, January 7, 2019 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired distribution rights to Grimms Notes the Animation for audiences in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America, Central America, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia and the Netherlands.

In this mysterious world, everyone is granted a Book of Fate. These powerful books chronicle everything that is and will be about a person’s life. But the sinister Chaos Tellers are rewriting people’s destinies to include catastrophic events. The only ones who can stand against them are a select few who possess blank books of fate.

The series stars Miyu Kubota ( Black Clover , Dropkick on My Devil! ) as Shane, Reina Ueda ( Bakuon!! , Real Girl ) as Reina, Ryota Osaka ( Knights of Sidonia , Log Horizon ) as Exand Takuya Eguchi ( The Ambition of Oda Nobuna , Hamatora ) as Tao. The series will be directed by Shizutaka Sugahara ( RIN-NE , RIN-NE 2 ) with Hiroshi Yamaguchi ( Gingitsune , To Heart ) in charge of series composition. Kentarou Matsumoto, whose works include D-Frag! and RIN-NE , is the character designer.

The series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets for the Winter 2019 simulcast season with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls , and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You , Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Deploys “The Magnificent KOTOBUKI”

HOUSTON, TX, January 7, 2019 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it has acquired exclusive rights to The Magnificent KOTOBUKI for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Spain and Portugal. Anime powerhouse Tsutomu Mizushima ( Girls und Panzer , XXXholic , SHIROBAKO ) will direct the series, with Michiko Yokote ( Naruto, Bleach, Cowboy Bebop, Patlabor , Tsurune ) in charge of series composition.

In this original anime series, air combat is part of daily life, and the story unfolds as a team of beautiful ace pilots battle against renegades in the skies. The talented members of Team KOTOBUKI use their impressive dogfighting skills to help defend and transport goods for survival across a desolate wasteland. For the right price, protagonist KYLIE, KOTOBUKI’s no-nonsense leader REONA, and the rest of the team will take on any enemy that comes their way!

Hishashi Egawa ( Hellsing Ultimate ) and Ten Hirota ( At the Mercy of the Sky) will direct the 3D animation. The Japanese voice cast includes Sayumi Suzushiro ( Bloom Into You , We Never Learn ) as KYLIE, Sayaka Nakaya ( AKB0048 , Momokuri ) as KATE, Asami Seto ( Chihayafuru , Food Wars! ) as REONA, Hibiku Yamamura ( Arata The Legend, Doreiku the Animation ) as ZARA, Miyu Tomita ( MADE IN ABYSS , Holmes of Kyoto ) as CHIKA and Eri Yukimura ( A Certain Magical Index ) as EMMA.

The series will soon be available for the Winter 2019 simulcast season to stream on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS , Land of the Lustrous , MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You, Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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First Film in Two-Part MADE IN ABYSS Series to Debut Spring 2019 for Special Engagement

HOUSTON, TX January 22, 2019 – Sentai Filmworks today announced the US debut of the first film in the two-part MADE IN ABYSS compendium, Journey’s Dawn . The film’s premiere is set for March 15, 2019, at Regal Cinema (L.A. LIVE) in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The MADE IN ABYSS television series took audiences by surprise and garnered ecstatic reviews with its disarming facade that shrouded a dark masterpiece. Now, the timeless story is presented in theaters with newly added scenes and storytelling.

Sentai Filmworks will host a red-carpet event coinciding with the premiere with numerous special guests including famed director Masayuki Kojima, composer Kevin Penkin, music producer Hiromitsu Iijima, and producer Shimpei Yamashita.

“We are immensely proud to bring MADE IN ABYSS to the big screen,” said John Ledford, CEO of Sentai Filmworks. “MADE IN ABYSS has captured the imagination of audiences and is destined to be a future classic. We knew we had to do something momentous to celebrate the premiere.”

The enigmatic Abyss is an unforgiving and deadly place. Despite the dangers, it still captures the imagination of explorers such as Riko who wishes to follow in her mother’s footsteps and trains hard to become a Cave Raider. One day, she receives news that her mother died in the Abyss, yet a mysterious note tells Riko that her mother may still be alive. Vowing to uncover the truth about her mother’s fate, Riko embarks on a journey with a humanoid robot boy name Reg. Together, they will discover if they have what it takes to survive where so many others have perished.

Information regarding both the movie and ticket sales for the Los Angeles premiere are available at https://www.madeinabyssmovies.com/.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai Filmworks is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan with hit films that include No Game, No Life Zero , the Initial D Legend Trilogy, and Girls und Panzer der Film . Sentai Filmworks’ catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You, Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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Sentai Filmworks Primes the “The Price of Smiles”

HOUSTON, TX, January 27, 2019 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired The Price of Smiles for streaming as well as exclusive rights for home video, television, and transactional video on demand . The original series is produced by iconic anime studio, Tatsunoko Production ( Speed Racer, Gatchaman ) in celebration of their 55th anniversary. Sentai Filmworks will distribute the series in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Latin America, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal.

On a world far removed from the Earth, there is a certain kingdom that’s brimming with smiles. Fate thrusts young Princess Yuki, filled with idealism, joy, and innocence, into a station in life for which her most endearing qualities are ill-matched. Her kingdom faces grave danger as the Empire threatens the realm’s security. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the conflict, an imperial soldier known as Stella Shining hides behind a facade. However, a time may come where her mask cracks, potentially costing her everything. Princess Yuki and Stella’s paths will cross, and the fate of nations will follow.

Toshimasa Suzuki (whose works include Lagrange - The Flower of Rin-ne, Heroic Age ) directs the series with Shinichi Inotsume (Hayate the Combat Butler , PERSONA 5 the Animation ) in charge of series composition. The Japanese voice cast includes Yumiri Hanamori (Grimoire of Zero , That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) as Princess Yuki Soleil and Saori Hayami ( Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , Land of the Lustrous) as Stella Shining. Other cast members include Rina Sato (Gourmet Girl Graffiti , Knights of Sidonia) as Layla Étoile, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Akame ga Kill! , DEVILS’ LINE) as Joshua Ingram, Yuki Nagaku ( My First Girlfriend is a Gal, Seiyu’s Life! ) as Lily Airhart and Toshiki Masuda (Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School , Hitorijime My Hero) as Huey Malthus.

The series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS, Land of the Lustrous, The Big O , and Akame ga Kill! , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Sword Oratoria : Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side , Princess Principal , and FLIP FLAPPERS , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes . For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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FOR THE FIRST TIME, ‘MADE IN ABYSS’ COMES TO MOVIE THEATERS ACROSS THE U.S. MARCH 20 AND 25 ONLY

Exclusive Red Carpet Premiere for MADE IN ABYSS Compendium, Journey’s Dawn, to Take Place March 15 at L.A. LIVE in Addition to the Nationwide Screening

HOUSTON, TX – January 29, 2019 – Sentai Filmworks and Kadokawa Pictures today announced that its first film in the two-part MADE IN ABYSS compendium, Journey’s Dawn, will screen across hundreds of movie theater locations in the U.S. Heralded as an adventure that’s both hopeful and harrowing, Journey’s Dawn will be shown in theaters on March 20 for the Japanese with English subtitled screening and March 25 for the English dub showing. The MADE IN ABYSS television series took audiences by surprise and garnered ecstatic reviews with its disarming facade that shrouded a dark masterpiece. Now, cinema audiences can experience the timeless story with newly added scenes and dynamic storytelling.

Presented in partnership with Fathom Events, tickets for MADE IN ABYSS: Journey’s Dawn are available at participating box offices and online at www.MadeInAbyssMovies.com and www.FathomEvents.com. To give audiences a unique experience, the event will include behind-the-scenes footage, Japanese created spots and a reflection on how MADE IN ABYSS mirrors fairytales.

Prior to the Fathom Events’ dates for MADE IN ABYSS: Journey’s Dawn, Sentai Filmworks will host the English subtitled red carpet event on March 15 at the Regal Cinema (L.A. LIVE) in downtown Los Angeles, Ca. The premiere will feature numerous special guests including famed director Masayuki Kojima, composer Kevin Penkin, music producer Hiromitsu Iijima and producer Shimpei Yamashita.

“On top of our major premiere event, we’re thrilled to present MADE IN ABYSS across hundreds of cinemas nationwide,” said John Ledford, CEO of Sentai Filmworks. “From the storyline, to the art style and music, Journey’s Dawn is sure to entertain fans and new audiences by allowing those to venture ‘deeper’ and ‘darker’ into this captivating film.”

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The enigmatic Abyss is an unforgiving and deadly place. Despite the dangers, it still captures the imagination of explorers such as Riko who wishes to follow in her mother’s footsteps and trains hard to become a Cave Raider. One day, she receives news that her mother died in the Abyss, yet a mysterious note tells Riko that her mother may still be alive. Vowing to uncover the truth about her mother’s fate, Riko embarks on a journey with a humanoid robot boy name Reg. Together, they will discover if they have what it takes to survive where so many others have perished.

Information regarding both the movie and ticket sales for the Los Angeles premiere are available at https://www.madeinabyssmovies.com/.

For Sentai Filmworks’ latest announcements regarding this and other great titles, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

About Sentai Filmworks, LLC
Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai Filmworks is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan with hit films that include No Game, No Life Zero, the Initial D Legend Trilogy, and Girls und Panzer der Film. Sentai Filmworks’ catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You, Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE, as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O. For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with theater locations in all top 100 DMAs® (Designated Market Areas) and ranks as one of the largest overall theater content distributors. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom Events offers a variety of unique entertainment events in movie theaters such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top Broadway stage productions, major sporting events, epic concerts, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events and popular anime franchises. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live Digital Broadcast Network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 975 locations and 1,578 screens in 181 DMAs. The company also provides corporations a compelling national footprint for hosting employee meetings, customer rewards events and new product launches. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

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Maiden Japan Reveals the Mystic Secrets of “Asura Cryin’”

HOUSTON, TX, March 19, 2019 – Maiden Japan proudly announces that it has acquired the rights to the action-packed supernatural adventure, Asura Cryin’ . Anime studio Seven Arcs ( ViVid Strike! , Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A’s ) teamed up with director Keizo Kusakawa ( Campione!, Inukami! ) to bring the series to life.

Some people are haunted by memories. Tomoharu is haunted by his friend Misao, who died in a horrible plane crash that Tomoharu somehow survived. However, while having a girl that no one else can see hanging around is a little odd, it’s not until Tomoharu’s mom gets remarried, leaving him alone, that things get really weird: A mysterious girl appears with a package that Tomoharu is supposed to guard. A second girl breaks into the house, demanding something called an “extractor.” And both girls can inexplicably see Misao! As more people target the package and Tomoharu, the mystery only deepens. What’s in the package, why are so many people after it, and is it connected to the plane crash or something even more sinister?

Miyu Irino ( Haikyu!!, Mob Psycho 100 ) plays Tomoharu Natsume while Haruka Tomatsu (B asquash!, To LOVE-Ru ) and Ai Nonaka ( Amagi Brilliant Park, Clannad ) play Misao Minakami and Kanade Takatsuki, respectively.

Maiden Japan plans to stream the series on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow. For the latest and greatest from Maiden Japan, follow us on Facebook.

About Maiden Japan:
Maiden Japan is dedicated to bringing the very best in Japanese animation to the English-speaking world, from critically acclaimed masterpieces like THE ROYAL SPACE FORCE and MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR to key works by the “who’s who” of creators that includes Hideaki Anno, Mamoru Oshii, Masamune Shirow, Studio CLAMP and Yoshiyuki Tomino. The company’s growing catalog of products also includes classic gems such as ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS and SPACE RUNAWAY IDEON. These titles are available in North America on Blu-ray and DVD and digitally via HIDIVE, iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Anime Network, PlayStation Network, YouTube and other top digital providers. For more information, please visit www.maidenjapan.net for all of your anime needs.

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Maiden Japan to Deliver “Kanamemo” to North American Doorsteps

HOUSTON, TX, March 19, 2019 – Maiden Japan is pleased to announce the addition of KANAMEMO, a slice-of-life comedy with strong yuri (girl/girl romance) overtones, to its expanding roster of titles. Anime studio feel. ( Dagashi Kashi, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO! ) and director Shigehito Takayanagi ( Dagashi Kashi, The World God Only Knows ) helm the 13 episode series while Rika Nakase ( Fushigiboshi no Futago Hime, Rocket Girls ) is in charge of the series composition.

13 is really young to have to take care of yourself, but when her grandmother dies, Kana Nakamachi unexpectedly finds herself out on the street looking for a new place to live. Fortunately, luck takes her to a local newspaper office that needs a new delivery girl, and the pay includes room and board! Of course, there are a few problems at first: besides being underage, Kana doesn’t even know how to ride a bike! So it’s a good thing that her new co-workers are willing to help her out, even if most of them are more than a little eccentric. But between Saki, the group’s elementary school age chief, sugar-obsessed Yume, her neurotic girlfriend Yuuki, tomboyish Hinata, and lecherous Haruka, they’ll get Kana up, on her feet and delivering papers with a smile!

The series stars Aki Toyosaki ( K-ON!, MADE IN ABYSS ) as Kana Nakamachi, Kaoru Mizuhara ( Berserk, Samurai Bride ) as Saki Amano, Ryo Hirohashi ( Aria the Animation, My Hero Academia ) as Yume Kitaoka, Eri Kitamura ( Corpse Party: Tortured Souls, Knights of Sidonia ) as Hinata Azuma, Yui Horie ( Fairy Tail, Fruits Basket ) as Haruka Nishida and Aya Endo ( Boruto: Naruto the Next Generations, Cells at Work! ) as Yuuki Minami.

This series will soon be available to stream on select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.

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About Maiden Japan:
Maiden Japan is dedicated to bringing the very best in Japanese animation to the English-speaking world, from critically acclaimed masterpieces like THE ROYAL SPACE FORCE and MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR to key works by the “who’s who” of creators that includes Hideaki Anno, Mamoru Oshii, Masamune Shirow, Studio CLAMP and Yoshiyuki Tomino. The company’s growing catalog of products also includes classic gems such as ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS and SPACE RUNAWAY IDEON. These titles are available in North America on Blu-ray and DVD, and digitally via HIDIVE, iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Anime Network, PlayStation Network, YouTube and other top digital providers. For more information, please visit www.maidenjapan.net for all of your anime needs.

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Sentai Filmworks Set to Unleash More Wild Irreverence with “Pop Team Epic" Special

HOUSTON, TX, March 27, 2019 – Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired streaming rights to two special episodes of Pop Team Epic , 2018’s irreverent break-out hit that shot a middle finger at convention. Sentai Filmworks is partnering with HIDIVE, the premier anime streaming service, to bring the Pop Team Epic specials and the meme-worthy antics of Popuko and Pipimi to audiences in the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Kamikazedouga ( Batman Ninja, Amanatsu ) will produce the special. Jun Aoki ( Oshiruko - The Summertime Mischief ) will provide the series composition while Aoi Umeki (who also worked on Hanebado! ) is in charge of the storyboards, and both have returned to direct the series.

The series will be available from Sentai Filmworks via HIDIVE for the Spring 2019 simulcast season.

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Sentai Filmworks is a leading global supplier of anime and official anime merchandise, distributing, and curating one of the industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles. Offering thousands of hours of content across both traditional and digital platforms, Sentai is dedicated to bringing captivating stories and iconic characters directly from Japan. With hit series that include MADE IN ABYSS, Land of the Lustrous, MONSTER MUSUME Everyday Life with Monster Girls and Parasyte -the maxim- , Sentai’s catalog continues to grow with new favorites like Bloom Into You, Revue Starlight and DEVILS’ LINE , as well as classic anime series such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes and The Big O. For more information, visit www.sentaifilmworks.com.

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