Funimation has acquired MOMOTARO, SACRED SAILORS: FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – May 31, 2016. Funimation Entertainment is proud to announce its acquisition of the restored edition of Mitsuyo Seo’s “Momotaro, Sacred Sailors” – the first feature-length animated film produced in Japan. Written and directed by Mitsuyo Seo (1911-2010), “Momotaro, Sacred Sailors” was   Read More ...

Viz Media has announced the kids series Gakkimals: VIZ Media has acquired production and licensing rights for GAKKIMALS, a Japanese children’s property combining animals and music! Based on an original concept created by production duo PecanNuts and produced in partnership with ShoPro, GAKKIMALS features madcap mash-ups of musical instruments and   Read More ...

Section23 Films has announced it’s September slate: HOUSTON, May 19, 2016 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its September slate of releases; including the first U.S. release of the complete and uncut THE RETURN OF GODZILLA® (aka GODZILLA™ (1984)) by Kraken Releasing. Available on DVD and Blu-ray.     Read More ...

Sentai Filmworks has licensed Hanaukyou Maid Team: La Verite: HOUSTON, MAY 11, 2016 – Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its acquisition of Hanaukyou Maid Team: La Verite.   A reimagining of 2001’s Hanakyou Maid Team, this anime delights in the way every moe title should. After losing his mother, 15-year-old   Read More ...

Viz has announced the North American release for Sailor Moon Crystal: VIZ Media is excited to announcement the long-awaited home video debut of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL! A limited edition combo-pack featuring 14 uncut episodes will be available August 16th at favorite retailers (Standard DVD Edition also available), and may now   Read More ...

Sentai has licensed Chaika the Coffin Princess: Avenging Battle: HOUSTON, MAY 4, 2016 – The quest to recover Emperor Gaz’s scattered remains continues in Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition, Chaika the Coffin Princess: Avenging Battle.   Chaika, Toru, Akari, and Fredrica’s adventures continue as they plot to secure the emperor’s heart from   Read More ...

Section23 has announced upcoming home media releases: HOUSTON, April 21, 2016 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its August slate of releases; including Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition Trinity Seven. The Complete Collection will be available on DVD and Blu-ray.     Product details follow, in order of release   Read More ...

Sentai has acquired When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace home media: HOUSTON, APRIL 20, 2016 – Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace. One day, a group of four girls and one boy in the literature club experienced an incredible power awakening within them. With   Read More ...

Sentain Filmworks has licensed Trinity Seven for home media release: HOUSTON, APRIL 18, 2016 – Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its acquisition of Trinity Seven.   Superbia. Invidia. Ira. Acedia. Avaritia. Gula. Luxuria.   These are the sins, or “Themes,” inflicted upon seven young girls who reign supreme at   Read More ...

Funimation’s latest anime acquisition is coming to Hulu announces the license holder: FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – April 15, 2016. Funimation Entertainment announced today that its new series “My Hero Academia,” which premiered on April 3, will now be available to stream on Hulu.  New subtitled episodes of “My Hero Academia”   Read More ...