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 ?toile, 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.

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.”


Synopsis

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/.

Enter our Mobile Suit #GundamNT giveaway for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the movie premiere in Los Angeles! https://gleam.io/hS7Xl/mobile-suit-g...miere-giveaway

We've got another addition to our winter anime lineup--shoutout to #OtomeArmada!

Meiji Tokyo Renka, a historical time travel romance based on the otome game, is coming to FunimationNow -- and you can watch the first two dub episodes NOW! https://www.funimation.com/shows/meiji-tokyo-renka

Have you seen #Mirai?
MIRAI is now playing in theaters and, in anticipation of the upcoming Academy Awards®, MIRAI will return to additional select theaters for a last-chance event on Feb. 18!
Check out http://MiraiMovie.com for locations. #MamoruHosoda #MiraiMovie #OscarNoms

WELCOME BACK, MY LORD.

We've been waiting over 10 years for your return. Watch the NEWEST trailer for Code Geass sequel movie Lelouch of hte Re;surrection, dropping NOW in Japan.

Today we're announcing that Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection is coming to North American theaters May 5 (subbed) and May 7-8 (dubbed).

Here's the newest key visual poster that also just launched from Japan!

Kämpfer dub coming soon.

US fans get ready!! The theatrical event that was announced in Japan is happening stateside as well!!!

#FruitsBasket #Furuba #Fruba

Save the date! Attack on Titan S3 comes back this April 28th.

NEWS | Director of Afro Samurai Will Reveal New Sci Fi Film with Funimation at C2E2

We're joining the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo again this year! And we couldn't wait to give you a peek into all the cool stuff happening at this convention, which will run for three days on March 22-24, 2019.

Funimation will be hosting an exciting panel on Friday, March 22 in which Fuminori Kizaki (Director of Afro Samurai), Toshiaki Obata (Marketing Producer of PSYCHO-PASS), and Shuzo John Shiota (President of Polygon Pictures) will reveal a new sci-fi, cyberpunk film project with Funimation that explores the role of humanity in Tokyo, Japan of year 2036. Join us on 3/22 from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM CT and be the first to know all about this new film produced by a dream team of world-renowned Japanese creators!

Learn more about our guests below:

Fuminori Kizaki - Anime Director

After graduating from Tokyo Animator College, Fuminori Kizaki worked as an animator for Studio Giants. Then he went on to establish a new studio called Hercules with some friends that shared the same ambitions. Later, Kizaki directed Afro Samurai series and Afro Samurai: Resurrection film, which was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. His most notable works are Afro Samurai, Basilisk, and Bayonetta: Bloody Fate.

Toshiaki Obata - CEO and Producer of SlowCurve

Toshiaki Obata joined Gonzo in 2004, and he was in charge of marketing and licensing on many of Gonzo's titles. In 2011, he co-founded the company, SlowCurve, and worked as Chief Marketing/Advertising Producer for PSYCHO-PASS. He has expanded his career beyond PSYCHO-PASS as an Executive Producer of revisions, a new series on Fuji TV’s +Ultra animation TV block, while collaborating with Netflix.

Shuzo John Shiota - President of Polygon Pictures

Shuzo John Shiota was raised in the US and is a graduate of Sophia University Faculty of Law, Department of International Legal Studies. After joining the Nippon Steel Corporation in 1991, Shiota went on to participate in the launch of Dream Pictures Studio in 1997. He moved to Polygon Pictures two years later, and in 2003, assumed the position of President and CEO. As studio head, Shiota has spearheaded efforts to cultivate Polygon's overseas presence, helping the studio to become a leading developer of TV series and content targeted at the foreign market. Shiota has also served as a judge at major Japanese and international film festivals, including Prix Ars Electronica in Australia and SIGGRAPH in the US. In 2008, he was selected as one of the “25 Toon Titans of Asia” by popular industry publication Animation Magazine. He also presided as a judge at the 2016 Annecy International Animated Film Festival. His hobbies include playing in a band.

See you there!

April 30th 2019. Appleseed the original 1988 OVA series on DVD! English dub, Japanese language with English subtitles.

Rightstuf pre-order link: https://www.rightstufanime.com/Apple...OVA-Series-DVD

This contains the original Japanese language with English subtitles, and the English dub!

April 30th 2019. Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! on high definition Blu Ray! Japanese language with English subtitles. Region A.

Rightstuf pre-order link: https://www.rightstufanime.com/Gakue...raight-Blu-ray

This complete collection contains all 13 episodes in the original Japanese language with English subtitles!

April 30th 2019. Kyo Kara Maoh the complete first season on high definition Blu Ray! English dub, Japanese language with English subtitles. Region A.

Rightstuf pre-order link: https://www.rightstufanime.com/Kyo-K...ason-1-Blu-ray

This Blu Ray collection contains all 39 episodes of the first season in the original Japanese language with English subtitles, and the English dub!

April 30th 2019. Lupin the 3rd Part IV The Italian Adventure Japanese language version on high definition Blu Ray! Japanese language with English subtitles. Region A.

Rightstuf pre-order link: https://www.rightstufanime.com/Lupin...nguage-Blu-ray

The mysteries of the Dream of Italy will be revealed as Lupin the Third takes on the Italian Adventure! Includes the original Japanese language version with English subtitles.

Catch the first two episodes of the brand-new Fruits Basket anime in this exclusive theatrical event—includes special gift pack!

Fruits Basket
In select theaters March 26 (dub) & March 27 (sub)

NEW TRAILER ALERT! The new series is so breathtakingly beautiful and we finally get to hear Nobunaga Shimazaki as Yuki, Yuma Uchida as Kyo, and Yuichi Nakamura as Shigure for the first time!

Will you be watching this April? #furuba #fruba

Fire Force Coming 2019 to FunimationNow #FireForce #炎炎ノ消防隊

Something legendary is coming... a new Dragon Ball Z collector's edition celebrating 30 YEARS!

Full series, on Blu-ray, North America's first full artbook, an exclusive figure, and... more announcements to come!

Sign up to be the first to know https://www.funimation.com/dbz30th/

SOMETHING LEGENDARY IS COMING...

It's been 30 years of Dragon Ball Z and we want to celebrate in the most perfect way - with you! With your help, we're going to make a collector's edition worthy of a series this big, happen. Here's a look at what you can expect from this epic collection:

• The complete Dragon Ball Z series on Blu-ray with new bonus content
• North America's first ever full-sized hardback artbook - available only in this set!
• An exclusive collectible figure - not available anywhere else!

And there's so much more to come, but we can't do it without your help.


HOW THIS WORKS

In the coming weeks, we'll reveal full details of the set and open a reservation period for fans to reserve their copy of this must-have collector's edition. And while we'd like to just wish it into creation with the Dragon Balls, we're going to need at least 2,500 of you super fans to help make this happen!

We'll have full details and artwork to reveal soon - and you won't want to miss out! Be sure to keep up-to-date by signing up for emails.


F.A.Q.

WHY HOLD A RESERVATION CAMPAIGN?

Due to the high costs associated with the set, we need to guarantee a minimum number to print. We think a DBZ 30th anniversary set is an awesome idea, but we need to measure the interest!

WHY 2,500 UNITS?

This is the minimum build order for sets from our printers. This minimum makes sure that we can sell the product to you at an affordable price.

WHY ARE YOU HOSTING THIS HERE INSTEAD OF ON A PLATFORM LIKE KICKSTARTER?

The short answer? We aren't looking to crowdfund this set. We feel that Kickstarter and similar crowdfunding platforms are typically asking fans to fund the creation of new content, not something like a collector's edition which may be cool but isn't quite the same as new content. We love and support (and back!) lots of projects for new anime, new dubs, or new forays into the North American market, though!

IF THE SET DOESN'T HIT 2,500 UNITS, WILL IT REALLY NEVER BE CREATED?

We're holding ourselves to the commitment that your pledge actually means something and is more than a gesture, so if we don't hit the minimum, we will not create the set.

Attention heroes!

One-Punch Man Season 2 premieres April 9th on Hulu

One-Punch Man Season 2, Episode 1 premieres April 9th - the same day as Japan! Details and availability regarding the April 2nd special programming in our territory are currently unavailable.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ONE-PUNCH MAN
SEASON 2 PREMIERE EXCLUSIVELY ON HULU

Catch Season 2 On Hulu The Same Day As
The Japanese TV Broadcast Premiere

San Francisco, CA, March 4, 2019 - VIZ Media proudly announces the premiere of Season 2 of the hit anime series ONE-PUNCH MAN on April 9th, the same day as the Japanese broadcast.

ONE-PUNCH MAN will be presented in Japanese audio with English subtitles with new episodes every week on Hulu, the streaming home for Season 2 in the U.S. Catch the official trailer for ONE-PUNCH MAN Season 2: https://youtu.be/7zLNi2wj3ZA

Based on the best-selling manga series created by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata (published by VIZ Media), after three years of "special training," Saitama's become so strong that he's practically invincible. In fact, he's too strong - even his mightiest opponents are taken out with a single punch. Alongside Genos, his faithful disciple, Saitama begins his official hero duties as a member of the Hero Association, while Garou, a man utterly fascinated by monsters, makes his appearance.

"We're excited to once again partner with Hulu to bring another action-packed season of ONE-PUNCH MAN to subscribers," says Brian Ige, Vice President, Animation. "This new addition to the streaming service joins VIZ's already expansive catalogue of hit series available on Hulu."

Additional information on ONE-PUNCH MAN is available at: viz.com/one-punch-man.

Who else cringed at this part?? Young Shoya...⁣
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A Silent Voice Blu-Ray drops in less than a month and we know you all have been waiting soooo long. Glad you don't have to wait too much longer.⁣ Pre-order here:http://bit.ly/asvblurayfb
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There will be a deluxe edition as well, so hold tight for more info on it

Who else kinda cringed at this part?? Young Shoya...

#ASilentVoice Blu-Ray drops in less than a month and we know you all have been waiting so long. Glad you don't have to wait too much longer!

Preorder: https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7042

Hold tight for more info on the deluxe