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you know what that merch section needs?

bookmarks. sure I can make my own, but you know…lazy. :neutral_face:

…and character paper pawns for us lazy gamers that don’t want to go sculpt/paint miniatures.

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###TUESDAY NEW RELEASES: BUSOU SHINKI, COMET LUCIFER
2/14/2017 1:53:56 PM


###Busou Shinki Complete Collection
Some guys wait their entire life to meet the girl of their dreams, but high school freshman Rihito is already living with FOUR of them! And they’re (almost) always ready and willing to help him with whatever difficult task their “Master” needs to be handled. So, how did Rihito get to be so lucky? Well, while Hina, Ann, Ines and Rene may not be exactly high maintenance, Rihito does have to make sure that they’re lubricated regularly and their batteries are recharged. That’s because they’re Shinki: tiny, six-inch high, customizable androids. But don’t let their tiny size fool you. These little ladies have more than full-size intelligence and emotions, and since each one would prefer to be Rihito’s favorite, there’s sure to be a little mechanical friction! Get ready for sparks to fly as these battery powered princesses take charge of Rihito’s world in BUSOU SHINKI!

Rating: TV-14 (D,V)


###Comet Lucifer Complete Collection
Sogo Amagi has spent a good portion of his young life looking for rare crystals in abandoned Giftdium mines, but it’s not until he’s lost in the ruins beneath his own home town that he and his friend Kaon make the most incredible discovery of all: a giant crystal with a girl trapped inside! Things only get wilder when the girl is unexpectedly freed. Suddenly, the mines are invaded by giant robots controlled by a secret military organization, which is in turn fought off by a mysterious being made of crystal! That leaves Sogo, Kaon, and their friends scrambling to figure out what to do with Felia, a red-eyed girl with strange powers who doesn’t even speak their language! They need to figure everything out quickly, because unless they can unravel Felia’s secrets and learn why the military is after her, their whole planet may be in danger of complete annihilation in COMET LUCIFER!

Rating: TV-MA (V)

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###See All the Qs & As at ask.fm!

Q. How come you can’t mention anything on ask fm that hasn’t been officially announced to the press yet?

A. Ask.fm is not a platform for official releases. #spoilersarebad

Q. Is there anything fans could do to continue a canceled series and how could an anime get a remake?

A. Fans could stream their favorite shows on legal streaming sites and purchase merchandise. The more the industry can measure how much fans like a show, the more likely they will be inclined to continue a series. We’re still hoping for seasons 2s of our favorites.

That’s a really big Letter… ohhhhhhh :grin:

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Gravity: It’s the law.

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Finally…

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###SENTAI STAFF PICKS: OUR FAVORITE ANIME COUPLES
2/17/2017 1:25:28 PM

Ahhhh! Love is in the air, and we can’t help but think about our favorite anime couples. These lovely pairs would do anything for each other and are always there to give us that little push to believe in love. While some of us can be wailing in bitterness and despair, we wanted to give everyone a little joy on this cutesy week.

###Stella x Ikki (Chivalry of a Failed Knight)

As the prodigy and the failure, these two make an interesting pair. Both of them learn that they’re different than their titles, and they both struggle to become who they really are. With keen communications and respect towards each other, they learn to love each other despite their faults. One of the most heartwarming romances, we love that Ikki and Stella allow each other to be themselves.

###Asako x Ushio (Ushio & Tora)

Sometimes falling for your childhood friend is hard, especially when you are always arguing and you’re wondering why you have feelings in the first place. Even though she’d never say it out loud, Asako is in love with Ushio and always puts him first to the point where she’s willing to sacrifice herself for him. Ushio, in turn, never has Asako far from his thoughts and actions, but he’d probably turn into a red tomato and wilt before admitting it.

###Mei x Yamato (Say “I Love You”)

This sweet couple does their best to make up for what the other one lacks. Yamato always makes sure that Mei feels comfortable in any given situation and trusts her. Mei, on the other hand, makes Yamato understand that sometimes being yourself is the best alternative, rather than hide your insecurities. Communication and trust: now that’s a healthy relationship!

###Tomoya x Nagisa (Clannad: After Story)

Tomoya grew up in a tough environment which leads him to be a mischievous delinquent. That is until he meets, Nagisa who opens his world, teaching him to be more about building relationships and enjoying life in the moment. Both of these sweethearts learn to support each other and give us a beautiful classroom wedding. This is one of the few shows that lets us go inside the happily ever after… regardless of how long (or short) it lasts.

###Hikari x Kei (Special A)

Hikari views Kei as her rival and is determined to beat him in something! Kei goes with the flow, but is secretly in love with her. What we love of Hikari and Kei’s relationship is that they do their best for each other without asking. Their rivalry is shown to be one of mutual respect, and they are always willing to fight for each other. We have only one tip for them: CONFESS!

###Kurihara x Momotsuki (Momokuri)

Innocent first love can sometimes feel very intense. Kurihara is the type of lady who follows her love, discreetly, and tends to keep every object her beloved leaves behind… like his used straws. Kurihara and Momo are an adorable couple that tries to navigate through their first relationship with awkward attempts at holding hands. With this new couple, there is a lot of blushing!

###BONUS: Cocona and Papika (Flip Flappers)

Papika crashes into Cocona’s life. Literally. Cocona, at first, is weary of Papika, but is soon won over by Papika’s acceptance of who she is. These two had a rocky start but soon deal with their issues when Pure Illusion comes knocking.

###CONFESS TO SENPAI!
Whether you’ve known them for a while or have just met, it doesn’t matter! Show interest! Love can only blossom once you plant the seed! Who is your favorite anime couple? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram.

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###TUESDAY NEW RELEASES: UTANO PRINCESAMA REVOLUTIONS, GREEN LEGEND RAN
2/21/2017 8:46:36 AM


###Utano Princesama Revolutions Complete Collection
Get ready for a madcap round of dueling duets as Haruka and the members of the all-male vocal group STARISH find themselves broken down into smaller teams of two! It’s part of a plan to help the budding boy band become the star singing attraction at the famous Triple S sports festival, but Haruka and the boys can’t help but wonder if being divided into Cross Units won’t end up making them cross with each other instead. It doesn’t help that the festival’s current top pick is the band made up of STARISH’s own senior supervisors, QUARTET NIGHT! No matter what motivations their manager Saotome Shining might have for playing mix-and-match with these golden-throated gents, their future is ultimately going to be determined by their loyalty to each other and Haruka’s ability to convert everything into song. Music is the most extreme sport and the competition is on in Uta no Prince-sama Revolutions!
Rating: TV-14

###Green Legend Ran
The objects fell from the sky, swallowing most of Earth’s water, vegetation and animal life. Now, while the remnants of humanity struggle to survive in a world of endless deserts, the followers of the alien Rodo rule from enclaves that control the little water that is left. However, not everyone is willing to bow to the Rodo and their disciples, and resistance groups like Hazzard continue to fight back. Seeking revenge against the man who killed his mother, a young man named Ran sets out to join Hazzard, but fate intervenes and he finds himself in the middle of a battle between the two sides. Hoping to rescue a beautiful silver-haired girl named Aira, Ran will ultimately take on an even greater mission: to learn the shocking secrets that both Hazzard and the Rodoists have been hiding from the world. The classic adventure that enthralled a generation returns in GREEN LEGEND RAN!
Rating: TV-MA


###ANIME TITLES WITH SPECTACULAR BACKGROUND ART, PART 2
2/24/2017 10:46:04 AM

Around this time last year, we covered anime titles with pretty background art, but there was NO WAY to cover all of our favorites in one blog post. Therefore, with your suggestions and suggestions around the office, we’re throwing it back and looking at MORE anime backgrounds that make you feel like you’re part of that world.

###Celestial Method

This sweet show wants us to cast our attention into the sky for the strange UFO, but we can’t help but keep staring at the natural beauty surrounding the characters.

###Beyond the Boundary

You already know that a KyoAni series had to end up on the list! The show’s use of colors, shading, and shapes make Mirai’s adventures both in and out of the influence of the Spirit World are spectacular to look at.

###FLIP FLAPPERS

One word: COLOR! The amazing application of wild color combinations set a backdrop that’s just as amazing as Cocona and Papika’s adventures. We particularly adore their foray into the Alice in Wonderland style world.

###Colorful the Movie

Never has the color gray been so… well… colorful. Even though the show is filled with mundane settings, the realistic backgrounds and little details in this movie are a canvas for a story that makes its grim characters come to life. See the color splotches on the white desks?

###Tanaka-kun is Always Listless

For a show about being “listless,” a lot of effort went into the background art. Tanaka and Ohta’s school is beautiful, and so are the vistas they visit around town.

###Beautiful Bones: Sakurako’s Investigation

Autumn couldn’t look better than it does in Beautiful Bones: Sakurako’s Investigation. The gray skies, shaded trees, and beautifully detailed interiors are the backdrop to the show’s mysterious happenings.

###Flying Witch

We’ve already dedicated an entire blog to the stunning art of Flying Witch, but we HAD to include it in this blog post! If you aren’t falling in love with this show for it’s adorable characters and quirky, magical situations, you’ll definitely fall for its mouth-dropping background art.

###Background Art Sharing Time
Have you discovered other shows with background art to love? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram!

###MEME MONDAY #11
2/27/2017 10:31:23 AM

Slugging through school or work is hard without memes. After all, memes give us life! They give us things to absurdly laugh like idiots at while looking at tiny little screens. We have curated some funny memes we’ve seen parading around the internet this month. We hope they bring you light this dreary day we call a Monday.

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###TUESDAY NEW RELEASES: AMAGI BRILLIANT PARK
2/28/2017 9:23:39 AM


###Amagi Brilliant Park Premium Box Set
When new transfer student Isuzu asks Seiya Kanie out on a date at gunpoint, he knows something odd is going on. Especially since she wants to go to Amagi Brilliant Park, where the rides are either dangerous or mind-numbingly dull and the only costumed performers who aren’t rude or apathetic are the ones who didn’t show up for work. So when Isuzu asks Seiya to take over as the park’s new manager, he knows she’s crazy (Well, crazy-er, given the gunpoint thing.). But when Seiya learns that Amagi Brilliant Park is a REAL Magic Kingdom, that the costumed performers aren’t wearing costumes, that they live off the energy created by attendees, and that unless they can attract 250,000 attendees in three months, they’ll lose their jobs and homes… he goes a little crazy himself. But, even with the aid of scantily clad fairies, giant mice and sniper-trained sheep, can anyone rescue a park that’s sunk so low that its own bus doesn’t stop there anymore? The race is on to get the turnstiles turning and save AMAGI BRILLIANT PARK!
Rating: TV-14 (D,V)


###Amagi Brilliant Park Complete Collection
When new transfer student Isuzu asks Seiya Kanie out on a date at gunpoint, he knows something odd is going on. Especially since she wants to go to Amagi Brilliant Park, where the rides are either dangerous or mind-numbingly dull and the only costumed performers who aren’t rude or apathetic are the ones who didn’t show up for work. So when Isuzu asks Seiya to take over as the park’s new manager, he knows she’s crazy (Well, crazy-er, given the gunpoint thing.). But when Seiya learns that Amagi Brilliant Park is a REAL Magic Kingdom, that the costumed performers aren’t wearing costumes, that they live off the energy created by attendees, and that unless they can attract 250,000 attendees in three months, they’ll lose their jobs and homes… he goes a little crazy himself. But, even with the aid of scantily clad fairies, giant mice and sniper-trained sheep, can anyone rescue a park that’s sunk so low that its own bus doesn’t stop there anymore? The race is on to get the turnstiles turning and save AMAGI BRILLIANT PARK!
Rating: TV-14 (D,V)

###See All the Qs & As at ask.fm!

Q. wait, you guys only ship in united states? im trying to preorder before 2/28 so its free shipping but i live in europe :frowning:

A. Unfortunately, our store is only able to ship to the USA at this time.

Q. Hey Sentai, I’ve noticed that you didn’t answered my question, so I’m going to ask again, Is there any chance of you licensing Grimoire of Zero, regardless of the poll results? Link to poll result here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/battlebrigade/permalink/526341807562850/

A. Those are awesome poll results, but we don’t actually know. The season is still fresh, so we’ll just have to wait and see.

Q. How are you guys going to announce english dubs from here on out? Separately throughout the year or all at once like your past video? https://youtu.be/Rn4MyfZ5sqw

A. Mwuahahaha. That depends on timing. We would like to announce in bulk like in the past, but we think that elements of surprise throughout the year are nice too.

Q. always wonder how you chose who to cast in certain voice roles in anime dubs? What factors are there? How many recording sessions are done, and how long does it take to produce an anime dub?

A. That’s a lot of questions, and none of which have a “constant” answer. The short answer is: it depends. The length of the show, the number of lines per episode, and amount of characters all play into how long it takes to complete each dub. Casting, though, is helmed almost entirely by the director’s creative genius.

Q. Have you ever visited a fortuneteller? Why or why not?

A. HAHAHHAA. We visit a fortuneteller EVER Saturday! #UraraMeirocho (We know this is not a user submitted question, but couldn’t resist)

###See All the Qs & As at ask.fm!

Q. Didn’t you guys used to have Actually, I Am… licensed? What happened?

A. Nopes. Not ours…

Q. Have Limited Editions been selling well for you? I’m asking since you seem to be putting out a lot more of them , which is great, since there’ll be more stuff for me to buy and enjoy! I’m on the Umaru, Ajin, School Live LE hype train! Thanks for the great work!

A. Shhhhh… that’s a secret…

Q. Will more Sub-Only DVD releases be given Bluray Upgrades (regardless if Dubbed or not) this year? Hoping to see Psychic Squad make it so it can match Unlimited Psychic Squad on Bluray but there are other series as well - Akikan for example. :slight_smile:

A. Sometimes it depends on whether or not there are Blu-ray materials for that. For example: Azumanga Daioh. We released it as a Sentai Selects DVD because there were no BD materials for this title. There are lots of reasons why a BD can’t be released to the market, but for the most part, we try our hardest to get you guys the BD treatment.

Q. I noticed Bryson Baugus will make his debut lead role in the DanMachi dub. Any other up-and-coming voice actors you guys want to give a shout out to?

A. We wouldn’t ruin a surprise like that on ask.fm. C’mon: our actors deserve better.

Q. What do love and food have in common?

A. Pretty sure that the answer to this one is bacon.

Q. Hi! I’m wondering if your current store prices are the constant price? Since I see that the original price is kind of high, I’m wondering because my wallet can’t take another hit. Or if I can just come back with my next paycheck and buy ;_;

A. Pay little to no attention to the MSRP you see in the press releases! These are manufacturer SUGGESTED retail price, not actual price. In fact, all of your favorite Sentai Filmworks titles are discounted by up to 35% at shop.sentaifilmworks.com. We try to offer you the best value on your favorites, so please check our e-shop to see what the actual retail price is :slight_smile:

Q. Am i still supporting if i buy a product, but on a different website so it ships to my place

A. Yep! So long as you are ordering from a legal website like Amazon and such, it still goes back to the industry.

Q. Senpai if you have the chance to go on a date with an anime character which one would it be?

A. WHY YOU DOING THIS TO US IVAN. (…) Maybe Takumi Aldini from Food Wars! because he would cook us delicious food. OR! Kanae from ClassicaLoid!

3/2/2017 10:33:09AM

Happy first Thursday of the month! It’s time for another edition of Ask Sentai, brought to you by the brave souls who’ve sent their most pressing questions to Sentai’s ask.fm account.