FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES
“THE BOOK OF BANTORRA”

HOUSTON, February 3, 2012— Sentai Filmworks is glad to announce its licensing of THE BOOK OF BANTORRA, the action-packed anime where the story of your life is a book – literally! Based on the light novels written by Ishio Yamagata and illustrated by Shigeki Maeshima, the 27 episode series is directed by Toshiya Shinohara (Black Butler, Inuyasha movies) with character designs by Masaki Yamada (Tiger & Bunny, Appleseed: Ex Machina) and music by Yoshihisa Hirano (Death Note, Broken Blade).

In another time and place, on a world of pain and sorrow, when someone dies, their soul doesn’t go to Heaven or Hell – it becomes a book. A book that reveals the deceased’s innermost secrets… and can be read by anyone. Protecting these priceless treasures is the elite organization known as the Armed Librarians. It’s their job to keep the books and the knowledge within them safe from those who would misuse or destroy them. It’s a tough, dangerous job, so Chief Librarian Hamyuts Maseta recruits only the best and the brightest psychics to join her team of expert fighters. But will they be good enough to stop the fanatics of the Church of Drowning in God’s Grace from wrecking vengeance on the entire world? Only time will tell, but that book hasn’t been written yet. Welcome to the Library of Bantorra, where the past is an open book.

THE BOOK OF BANTORRA will soon be available digitally through multiple outlets, with a home video release on bilingual DVD scheduled for later this year.

About Sentai Filmworks:
Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, producing hit series like High School of the Dead, Towanoquon, Samurai Girls, Guin Saga, Needless and Angel Beats as well as high profile theatrical films such as Grave of the Fireflies and Appleseed. Sentai Filmworks’ programs can be found on home video distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23Films, The Right Stuf and other good and fine distributors. Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network, Android Market and YouTube.

www.sentai-filmworks.com

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OCCULT ACADEMY COMPLETE SERIES PREMIUM EDITION

TITLE: Occult Academy Complete Series Premium Edition
MSRP: $64.99
RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2012
ITEM #: OCA-BRD-US-PE
UPC: 813633011943
AGE RATING: Teen
LENGTH: 13 eps / approx. 334 mins
FORMAT: 2 Blu-ray discs
LANGUAGE: Japanese audio, English subtitles

About Occult Academy :
In the year 2012, the world is a wasteland invaded by aliens. Time travelers like Fumiaki Uchida are sent back to the year 1999 in order to destroy the “Nostradamus Key” to prevent the apocalypse. In 1999, Maya Kumashiro, the daughter of the former principal of Waldstein Academy (AKA Occult Academy), returns to the academy to replace her father. Despising her father’s obsession with the occult, Maya is hell-bent on running the school into the ground out of spite. Her plan is interrupted when she meets Fumiaki and learns of the forthcoming destruction of the world. They form a pact to look for the key.

About the bonuses—art book and bonus tracks:
- 36-page art book with exclusive artwork, draft designs, and an occult encyclopedia! The art book is uniquely laid out and filled with handwritten liner notes. With this art book you’ll be able to dive even deeper into the world and lore of Occult Academy!
- Four bonus short episodes that give a glimpse into Maya’s first childhood encounter with a real, live cryptid!
- Clean OP/ED, clean ep. 13 ED, and Love Machine clip

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Rights to Pretear

Flower Mound, TX – February 2, 2012 – FUNimation Entertainment announced today that it has acquired the broadcast, home entertainment, merchandising, and streaming rights to the complete 13 episode anime series, Pretear. The series was created by Chief Director, Junichi Sato, best known for his work on Kaleido Star. Pretear was directed by Kiyoko Sayama, who had previously worked on Vampire Knight.

Series synopsis:

A sixteen year old girl is struggling to adjust to a new step-family when seven guys appear on the scene revealing that she possesses a special magical power. Shying away from the strange group, she later joins them when a monster places her friend’s life in jeopardy. Without training, she must prove herself capable to take up the sacred duty of the Pretear. They must resolve their differences and work together to defeat the evil princess intent on destruction.

Additional information may be found at:  http://www.funimation.com/pretear

Just be sure to place your orders before 11:59 p.m. CT on February 13, 2012!

Unearth Powerful Bargains At Least 40% OFF DVDs & Blu-ray From Section23
Posted on: Thursday, February 2, 2012

Unearth powerful bargains on titles from Section23 Films and the labels it distributes, including Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan. You’ll discover a roster of both highly anticipated new titles and returning favorites, including Broken Blade, ef ~ A Tale of Memories, The World God Only Knows, Grave of the Fireflies, Mardock Scramble, Clannad, and much, much, more!

From now through February 13, the “your price” listed is the price you pay – no coupon code required – and these new prices represent a savings of at least 40% OFF the retail prices of all DVD and Blu-ray titles distributed by Section23 Films, Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, Maiden Japan and Happy Carrot! (This includes items that are pre-order, in stock, on order and special order!)

Just be sure to place your orders before 11:59 p.m. CT on February 13, 2012!

REMEMBER: If you’re a Got Anime member, you can stack your discounts for even more savings! (This means you have the potential to save up to 46% OFF the MSRP on DVDs and Blu-ray from Section23 Films. Check out www.gotanime.com for details.)

* Not sure which products are included in the sale? To get started, just click on the “Unearth Powerful Bargains” graphic on RightStuf.com: It will take you to a list of all of the Section23 Films items we carry! (Please note: No other coupons may be used in conjunction with this sale. This sale event may not be applied to pre-existing orders. Also, Bargain Bin and Weekly Special items are not eligible for this sale because they’re already awesome deals, and this will be noted on the individual product pages for these items!)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES
“GET BACKERS”

HOUSTON, February 1, 2012— Sentai Filmworks proudly announces the licensing of the fan-favorite GET BACKERS,the anime where anything that’s been taken can be returned to its rightful owner by the Get Backers – Ban & Ginji. The 49 episode series was produced by STUDIO DEEN (Hell Girl, Rurouni Kenshin) with series composition by Akemi Omode (Rurouni Kenshin, Kyo Kara Maoh!) and character designs by Atsuko Nkajima (Hakuoki, You’re Under Arrest).

Whether it’s a favorite stuffed animal, a priceless painting or even your last shred of hope, if someone’s taken it from you, Ban and Ginji will get it back. They’re the Get Backers, an expert “recovery” service. And they’ll retrieve what’s been stolen, no matter what it is or who took it. Of course, with Ban’s special “Evil Eye” and Ginji’s lightning strike capability, they’ve got a head start on the crooks. No job is too big, no job is too small. At least not until they pay off their tab at the local coffee shop. It’s 49 episodes of non-stop action. It’s the Get Backers Complete Collection – don’t let anyone take yours!

GET BACKERS will soon be available digitally through multiple outlets, with a home video release on bilingual DVD scheduled for later this year.

About Sentai Filmworks:
Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, producing hit series like High School of the Dead, Towanoquon, Samurai Girls, Guin Saga, Needless and Angel Beats as well as high profile theatrical films such as Grave of the Fireflies and Appleseed. Sentai Filmworks’ programs can be found on home video distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23Films, The Right Stuf and other good and fine distributors. Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network, Android Market and YouTube.

www.sentai-filmworks.com

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Yawara! will go out of print August 31st, 2012

Our Yawara! box set, containing the first 40 episodes of the TV series, will go out of print at the end of August. We will not be pressing any more copies of the set, so it will only be available while supplies last. Don’t miss your chance to own this wonderful and charming Anime series!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES

“PSYCHIC SQUAD”

HOUSTON, January 30, 2012— Sentai Filmworks is glad to announce its license of PSYCHIC SQUAD (Zettai Karen Children) where, once upon a time, there were three little girls – who were all considered national security risks and a danger to the human race!  The 52 episode series is based on a manga by Takashi Shiina (Ghost Sweeper Mikami) with direction by Keiichiro Kawaguchi (Hayate the Combat Butler, Nyankoi) and music by Kotaro Nakagawa (Code Geass, Inu x Boku SS).

They’re cute, adorable and three of the most powerful Espers the world has ever seen: Kaoru, the brash psychokinetic who can move objects with her mind; Shiho, the sarcastic and dark natured psychometric able to pick thoughts from people’s minds and read the pasts of inanimate objects like a book; and Aoi, the most collected and rational of the three, who has the ability to teleport herself and the others at will.  So what to do with these potential psychic monsters in the making?  Enter B.A.B.E.L., the Base of Backing ESP Laboratory, where hopefully “The Children” and others like them can become part of the answer to an increasing wave of psychic evolution.  It’s a win-win solution… Unless you’re Koichi Minamoto, the overworked young man stuck with the unenviable task of field commanding a team of three pre-teen girls! Will Koichi survive the experience?  Will the PLANET survive the experience?  Find out as the girls get meta-physical in PSYCHIC SQUAD!

PSYCHIC SQUAD will soon be available digitally through multiple outlets, with a home video release on subtitled DVD scheduled for later this year.

About Sentai Filmworks:

Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, producing hit series like High School of the Dead, Towanoquon, Samurai Girls, Guin Saga, Needless and Angel Beats as well as high profile theatrical films such as Grave of the Fireflies and Appleseed. Sentai Filmworks’ programs can be found on home video distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23Films, The Right Stuf and other good and fine distributors.  Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network, Android Market and YouTube.

www.sentai-filmworks.com

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Just be sure to place your orders before 11:59 p.m. CT on Thursday, February 2, 2012!

Scintillating Savings on Titles From 801 Media and Project H
Posted on: Monday, January 30, 2012

Prepare yourself for four days of scintillating (adults-only) savings on boys’ love titles from both yaoi specialist 801 Media and the new hentai imprint Project H!

From now through February 2, take 30% OFF the retail price of all adult manga from both 801 Media and Project H! (This includes items that are pre-order, in stock, on order and special order!)

Just be sure to place your orders before 11:59 p.m. CT on Thursday, February 2, 2012!

REMEMBER: If you’re a Got Anime member, you can stack your discounts for even more savings! (This means you have the potential to save up to 37% OFF all titles from 801 Media and Project H. Check out www.gotanime.com for details.)

* Not sure which products are included in the sale? To get started, just click on the “Scintillating Savings” graphic on RightStuf.com: It will take you to a list of all of the 801 Media and Project H titles we carry! (Please note: Bargain Bin, Weekly Special and Closeout items are not eligible for this sale because they’re already awesome deals, and this will be noted on the individual product pages for these items!)

Please note: The items in this sale are for adults only. You will have to click through your acceptance of our adult terms of sale to view the items. Should you not be interested in this type of material, please do not view these items.

FUNimation Acquires Additional Rights to Haganai

Flower Mound, TX – January 28, 2012 – FUNimation Entertainment announced today at Ohayocon that it has acquired the broadcast, home entertainment, merchandising, mobile and streaming rights to the anime series, HAGANAI (Boku wa Tomodachi Ga Sukunai). FUNimation plans to release the HAGANAI series on DVD and Blu-ray. Watch full episodes on www.funimation.com.

Series synopsis:

Kodaka Hasegawa has just transferred to St. Chronica’s Academy and he’s having a hard time making friends. With his naturally blond hair and fierce looking eyes, people constantly mistake him for a delinquent. One day, he runs into his bad-tempered loner of a classmate, Yozora, while she’s talking to her imaginary friend, Tomo. Since neither of them have any friends, they decide to form a club and start recruiting some. Little by little, lonely classmates join their club to learn how to build friendships through cooking together, playing games, and other group activities. But, with so many misfits, will the club members really be able to get along?

Additional information may be found at: http://www.funimation.com/haganai

Just be sure to place your orders before 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, January 30, 2012!

Truly Sweet Deals – Save at Least 35% OFF K-Dramas From YA Entertainment
Posted on: Thursday, January 26, 2012

For five days only, find truly sweet deals on Korean dramas from YA Entertainment – including favorite titles, such as Lie to Me, 49 Days, Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Jumong, You’re Beautiful, Boys Over Flowers, and many more!

From now through January 30, the “your price” listed is the price you pay – no coupon code required – and these new prices represent a savings of at least 35% OFF the retail prices of selected titles from YA Entertainment! (This includes most items that are in stock, on order and special order!)

Just be sure to place your orders before 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, January 30, 2012!

REMEMBER: If you’re a Got Anime member, you can stack your discounts for even more savings! (This means you have the potential to save up to 41% OFF the MSRP on selected titles from YA Entertainment. Check out www.gotanime.com for details.)

To get started, just click on the “Truly Sweet Deals” graphic on RightStuf.com: It will take you to a list of all of the YA Entertainment items we carry! (Please note: No other coupons may be used in conjunction with this sale, and it may not be applied to pre-existing orders. Also, Bargain Bin and Weekly Special items are not eligible for this sale because they’re already awesome deals, and this will be noted on the individual product pages for these items!)