ACF 1234: Anime Network to stream UN-GO online starting November 13th

Broadcast and digital distributor Anime Network has announced the acquisition of the all new detective/mystery anime UN-GO, for their streaming service, Anime Network Online.

Director Seiji Mizushima (Eureka Seven, Slayers Next) and studio BONES (No.6, Xam’d: Lost Memories) invite you to witness the never ending struggle of a failed detective and his quirky assistant to unravel mysteries, solve cases, and finally get a little recognition in UN-GO.

Starting on Sunday, November 13th, the series will begin streaming online at 3 PM Eastern with a new episode available every week. Each episode will also be available on the free, ad-supported Hulu service, as well as the Hulu Plus subscription service, within 24 hours. Distribution on additional services and platforms will follow in 2012.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Shinjurou Yuuki: The Last Great Detective...or the "Defeated Detective", depending on who you ask. With a love of mysteries and a knack for solving them, the young man's prodigious talents have made him the target of some less than savory people in a near future Tokyo. What's worse, his fellow policemen are not even on his side! With only his quirky assistant Inga, Yuuki must evade friend and foe alike in order to finally prove that he's the best in UN-GO!

WHERE:

Anime Network Online: www.theanimenetwork.com
Hulu and Hulu Plus: www.hulu.com/network/anime-network

RELEASE SCHEDULE:

Sundays at 3 PM Eastern, starting November 13th on Anime Network Online; available on Hulu and Hulu Plus within 24-hours.

All 11 episodes will be available to Guest Users.

ACF 1220: Anime Network to Stream Majikoi ~ Oh! Samurai Girls Online

Anime Network to Stream Majikoi ~ Oh! Samurai Girls Online 

 

Anime Network has announced that they will begin streaming the slapstick comedy Magikoi ~ Oh! Samurai Girls, in Japanese with English subtitles on Anime Network Online. 

 

Adapted from Minato Soft's popular visual novel, directed by Keitaro Motonaga (Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka, School Days,) with story supervision by Katsuhiko Takayama (And yet The Town Moves, e.f. A Tale of Memories,) the 12-episode series centers around a city where samurai ancestry runs deep, a tightly knit group of girls who suddenly find themselves with two new members, and a ton of new problems. 

 

Starting on Friday, November 18, Anime Network will kick off the online release with the first two episodes going live at 12 PM Eastern. A new episode will be available every week there after. Each episode will also be available on the free, ad-supported Hulu service, as well as the Hulu Plus subscription service, within 24 hours. Distribution on additional services and platforms will follow in 2012. 

 

ABOUT THE SERIES 

 

It’s one thing to honor your ancestors and keep old traditions alive, but there IS such a thing as taking it to a ridiculous extreme. In Kawakami City, having a samurai ancestor and enormous ‘fighting spirit’ isn’t just an interesting fact, it’s a huge part of how you end up being ranked on the social totem pole. That, in turn, rolls over into the school curriculum. Fortunately, that’s something the local kids like Yamato Naoe have learned to deal with by forming into small ‘bands,’ (that’s the samurai type, NOT music.) However, while the delicate sexual balance of Yamato’s group seemed fine when there were three girls and four boys, the sudden addition of two MORE girls starts to send everything spinning out of control! Seven’s a band of samurai and nine is a riot as boys, girls and naked blades all come together in Majikoi ~ Oh! Samurai Girls! 

 

WHERE: 

 

Anime Network Online: www.theanimenetwork.com

Hulu and Hulu Plus: www.hulu.com/network/anime-network

RELEASE SCHEDULE:

Fridays at 12 PM Eastern, starting Nov. 18 on Anime Network Online. Available on Hulu and Hulu Plus within 24-hours. 

All 12 episodes will be available to Guest Users.

ACF 1215: Paranormal thriller PHI-BRAIN ~ KAMI NO PUZZLE acquired by Sentai Filmworks

Sentai Filmworks has acquired the new paranormal thriller series PHI-BRAIN ~ KAMI NO PUZZLE from famed director and manga creator Junichi Sato (Sailor Moon, Sergeant Frog, Pretear, Aria,) and legendary anime studio SUNRISE (Mobile Suit Gundam, Cowboy Bebop, Sorceror Hunters, Dirty Pair, Escaflowne.)  Based on a treatment by ‘Hajime Yatate,‘ a collective name for the Sunrise staff, and with script supervision by Mayori Sekijima (Najica Blitz Tactics, Plastic Little, Sol Bianca, Clamp School,) the 25 episode series will feature character designs by veteran animator Youhei Sasaki and music by Akio Izutsu.

PHI-BRAIN ~ KAMI NO PUZZLE will soon be available digitally on Anime Network Online, followed by many outlets other outlets. 

Synopsis: Kaito Daimon would be a completely average high school student except for one thing: he’s a ‘demon’ at solving puzzles.  Kaito’s so brilliant, in fact, that when he’s asked to take some ‘special’ tests of his unique ability, he immediately suspects that the test itself is a test.  Kaito suddenly finds himself caught up in a lethal Philosopher’s Puzzle made by the sinister group POG, a murderous maze of trap upon trap, where failing to solve the secret correctly will result in death!

Fortunately, Kaito’s skills prove up to the first test, both for himself AND his childhood friend Nanoha, who is also caught up in the deadly scheme.  But now that he has been designated as a Solver, he is pulled into a new life where he must travel the world with other Solvers, attempting to solve the latest deadly riddles left by POG.  There’s a new conundrum around every corner and each deception could lead to death, but once a riddle has been posed, you can count on Kaito to unfold, unravel and unlock it in PHI-BRAIN ~ KAMI NO PUZZLE!

ACF 1216: Anime Network to Simulcast Phi-Brain ~ Kami No Puzzle

In news related to the Sentai Filmworks announcement covered in ACF 1215, broadcast and digital distributor Anime Network has announced the acquisition of the all new action/puzzle anime Phi Brain ~ Kami No Puzzle for their streaming service, Anime Network Online.

Junichi Sato (Sailor Moon, Sgt. Frog) and animation studio Sunrise (Cowboy Bebop, Big O) introduce a world rife with mystery, one where nearly everyone seeks the ultimate puzzle to solve, and where the deadliest game must be played to find the ultimate truth in Phi Brain ~ Kami No Puzzle!

Starting Friday, November 4th, Episodes 1 to 5 will be released daily online at 4 PM Eastern to catch up to the release of Episode 6 on Wednesday, November 9th. New episodes will be available every Wednesday. Each episode will also be available on the free, ad-supported Hulu service, as well as the Hulu Plus subscription service, within 24 hours. Distribution on additional services and platforms will follow in 2012.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Kaito Daimon is a puzzle solving machine. So much is his mastery over all that is perplexing, that he suddenly becomes entwined in a lethal game of Riddle Me This. The contender? A deadly Philosopher's Puzzle, the creation of a sinister group named POG. Along with his "friend" Nanoha, he is pulled into a world of mysteries, where failing to find the solution could mean taking his last breath. Solving the puzzle is only the beginning of Kaito's problems in Phi Brain ~ Kami no Puzzle!

WHERE:

Anime Network Online: www.theanimenetwork.com
Hulu and Hulu Plus: www.hulu.com/network/anime-network

RELEASE SCHEDULE:

Wednesdays at 4 PM Eastern on Anime Network Online;
available on Hulu and Hulu Plus within 24-hours.
Ep 1 - Friday, 11/4
Ep 2 - Saturday, 11/5
Ep 3 - Sunday, 11/6
Ep 4 - Monday, 11/7
Ep 5 - Tuesday, 11/8
Ep 6 - Wednesday, 11/9
Ep 7 - Wednesday, 11/16
and so forth...

All 25 episodes will be available to Guest Users.

ACF 1205: BROKEN BLADE coming to Xfinity Top Picks in January 2012

Anime Network and Comcast are starting 2012 off with a bang, coming together to bring our fans a tale of war, magic, and ancient mecha: Broken Blade! An outcast from birth, Rygart Arrow is thrown into a situation he never wanted and forced to fight former friends as enemies. His new found ability to pilot an ancient golem, however, turns this life long outsider into the world's best hope of stopping a war that threatens to destroy them all! Broken Blade's six part film series will be available to rent on Xfinity Top Picks January 2012.

What: Broken Blade debuts on Xfinity Top Picks on Comcast

The Broken Blade six part film series will be available to rent in the Top Picks section only on Comcast. An exclusive Top Picks extra will also be included at release, available only to Comcast customers.

When: January 1, 2012 – January 31, 2012

WHERE: Xfinity OnDemand's Top Picks on Comcast

HOW: Just hit the ONDEMAND button on your remote and select the Top Picks menu to find all 12 episodes and free bonus content.

ACF 1196: Anime Network streaming TOWANOQUON mini-series

Broadcast and digital distributor Anime Network recently began streaming the 6-part science fiction mini-series Towanoquon, in Japanese with English subtitles on Anime Network Online.

From studio BONES (Eureka Seven, No. 6) and director Umanosuke Iida (Hellsing, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team) comes a futuristic thrill ride you'll never forget, where humans waking up with amazing powers are hunted down by an organization bent on their eradication, with only one idealist as their shield against destruction.

The series began streaming online on Thursday, October 13t., A new part will be available every two weeks. See the Release Schedule below. Distribution on additional services and platforms will follow in 2012.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

No man, not even a superhuman, can stand alone against a faceless adversary.In futuristic Tokyo, a new breed of humans, known as Attractors, awaken to find themselves prey to Custos, a sinister organization of cyborgs.  However, strength lies in numbers and hope for survival grows from the emergence of a leader: Quon, an idealistic youth with the power to heal.  Along with the speed demon Yuri, psi-voiced Kiri, telepath Tei and teleporter Takao, the Attractors only chance to survive is to unite and fight back - HARD.  The best names in epic, superhero sci-fi anime come together to produce a new kind of legend: TOWANOQUON!

WHERE:

Anime Network Online http://www.theanimenetwork.com

RELEASE SCHEDULE:

Starting Thursday, Oct. 13th at 1 PM Eastern
Part 1 - 10/13
Part 2 - 10/27
Part 3 - 11/10
Part 4 - 11/24
Part 5 - 12/08
Part 6 - 12/22

Requires Subscription

ACF 1173: Anime Network to simulcast "Persona 4: The Animation"

Broadcast and digital distributor Anime Network announced today that they will begin simulcasting the anime adaptation of the bestselling role-playing game PERSONA 4: The Animation. From AIC A.S.T.A. (Bamboo Blade, Blood+), and renowned director Seiji Kishi (Angel Beats!, Kamisama Dolls), comes a story of a group of students, their ability to harness the powers of supernatural Shadows, and the grisly murders that connect their two worlds together. The voice cast from the original game have reprised their roles for the series./

Starting on Thursday, October 6th, the series will stream every week for free on Anime Network Online at 3 PM Eastern, the same day that it airs on TV in Japan. In addition, the episodes will be available to watch on free, ad-supported Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service within 24 hours. Distribution on additional services and platforms will follow in 2012. 

When Yu Narukamiʼs family moves to the rural country town of Inaba, heʼs expecting a lot more peace and quiet than heʼs been used to in the big city. Instead, the peace has been shattered as a rash of mysterious murders and kidnappings sweep the countryside. With the police stymied, Yu finds himself joining with a group of eight other teenagers in a desperate bid to solve the mystery. A mystery that is somehow connected to both the local weather patterns and a strange video game world which Yu, his friends and the enigmatic killer can all enter. Journey beyond the Velvet Room as the hit PlayStation 2™ game becomes a spectacular anime in PERSONA 4: the Animation.

ACF 1119: Anime network to stream episodes of futuristic thriller "No. 6"

Broadcast and Digital Distributor Anime Network announces that the futuristic thriller No. 6 will be added to their Online Streaming Service starting today, August 7th, 2011.



The 11 episode series will be released online weekly on Sundays at 12:15 PM (Central), beginning August 7th. The entire series will be available to watch online for free. (Registration is required.)



Schedule:

Ep. 1: August 7 @ 12:15 PM (Central)

Ep. 2: August 14 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 3: August 21 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 4: August 28 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 5: September 4 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 6: September 11 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 7: September 18 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 8: September 25 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 9: October 2 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 10: October 9 @ 12:15 PM

Ep. 11: October 16 @ 12:15 PM

About the Series



In a city built on the ashes of our world, what you don’t know…WILL kill you!

In a near-future world, after the last great war, most of mankind now lives in a handful of city-states. There, for the privileged elite, life should be perfect. But for young Shion, the only thing perfect has been the nightmare his life has become since letting a strange boy named Nezumi spend the night in his apartment. Banished to the outskirts of the city and stripped of all privileges for helping the mysterious stranger who has since disappeared, Shion now finds himself in even worse danger as his inquiry into a new series of mysterious deaths results in his being arrested on suspicion of murder! But even as Shion is being sent to the city’s Correctional Institute, the long missing Nezumi reappears to rescue him! Now, on the run, the two young men have only one chance at survival: uncover the mysterious secrets that lie at the sinister heart of City Number 6!



Based on the manga written by Atsuko Asano and illustrated by Hinoki Kino, the 11 episode post-apocalyptic mystery anime is the first series directed by storyboard and opening animation master Kenji Nagasaki (Kiba, Mobile Suit Gundam 00,) with series script duties being handled by Seishi Minakami (Heaven’s Memo Pad, Living For The Day After Tomorrow,) and character designs by Satoshi Ishino (Excel Saga, Puni Puni Poemy.)

ACF 1109: Sentai Filmworks acquires license for "Ro-Kyu-Bu Fast Break!

SENTAI FILMWORKS ANNOUNCES
LICENSE OF RO-KYU-BU FAST BREAK!

Sentai Filmworks has launched a full court press on the anime marketplace with the announcement of their acquisition of the red hot new girls’ basketball series RO-KYU-BU FAST BREAK! Based on the hit series of seven light novel written by Sagu Aoyama and illustrated by Tinkle, as well as the twin manga series illustrated by Yūki Takami and Futaba Miwa, respectively, the 12 episode series is directed by Keizo Kusakawa (Sekirei, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s,) with character designs by Takayuki Noguchi (Queen’s Blade, Papillon Rose) and script supervision by Michiko Itō (Special A.)

Digital distribution of RO-KYU-BU FAST BREAK! will begin through The Anime Network on Wednesday, July 27 with a video release of the 12 episodes on English subtitled DVD to follow next year.

Synopsis:
Talk about games being called unexpectedly! Hasegawa Subaru joined the basketball club at Nanashiba High, only to have his hopes dashed when the teams’ play is suspended after the captain is suspected of having inappropriate feelings for the coach’s underage daughter. Blindsided and blocked by bad luck, Subaru expectedly finds an opening for his talent with the hoops when his aunt asks him to take on the task of coaching a young girls’ basketball club - a Ro-Kyu-Bu. But can a superstar wannabe find true satisfaction while playing sixth man to a team of five girls? Get your scorecards ready and find out in RO-KYU-BU FAST BREAK!

ACF 1108: Anime Network to simulcast 3 new series in late July

Anime Network to Simulcast 3 New Series in Late July!

Broadcast and Digital Distributor Anime Network has announced that 3 new series will begin simulcasting on their Online Streaming Service this month:

-- the slice-of-life period series Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth -The Animation- (Ikoku Meiro no Croisée)

-- the psychological detective mystery Heaven's Memo Pad (Kamisama no Memo-cho)

-- and the sports comedy Ro-Kyu-Bu ~ Fast Break!

Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth -The Animation (Ikoku Meiro no Croisée)

In the late 19th century, Yune, a young Japanese girl, travels to Paris with the help of a Frenchman named Oscar. Once she arrives, Yune takes a job in Oscar's nephew's metal shop. Claude is uneasy with hiring such a young girl and, at first, Yune has some trouble settling into her new surroundings. However, over time, these individuals find - in spite of their vastly different ages, cultures and pasts - a special common ground and understanding. (Rated TV-PG)

Schedule:
Episode 1: Tues 7/26 @ 11 AM (Central)
Episode 2: Wed 7/27 @ 11 AM
Episode 3: Thur 7/28 @ 11 AM
Episode 4: Fri 7/29 @ 11 AM
Episodes 5 - 12: Fridays @ 11 AM (Central)

Note: This series will be free to watch - registration is required.

Heaven's Memo Pad (Kamisama no Memo-cho)

Narumi Fujishima is an average high school student who prefers to keep to himself. Ayaka Shinozaki is the only member of the school's gardening club who works part-time at the Hanamaru Ramen Shop. After Ayaka persuades Narumi to join the club, he meets the mysterious Alice, a child-like genius detective who lives above the ramen shop. In time, Narumi begins helping Alice investigate a strange illegal drug, not understanding the dangerous ground he walks upon. (Rated TV-MA)

Schedule:
Episode 1: Sun 7/31 @ Noon (Central)
Episode 2: Mon 8/1 @ Noon
Episode 3: Tues 8/2 @ Noon
Episode 4: Wed 8/3 @ Noon
Episodes 5 - 12: Wednesdays @ Noon (Central)

Ro-Kyu-Bu ~ Fast Break!

When his high school's basketball team is suspended for the season, Subaru Hasegawa refuses to just sit and warm the bench. Blocked by this bad luck, Subaru thinks he has found his opening when he is offered the coaching position of an elementary school girls’ club. However, it looks like Subaru's slam-dunk is just a brick when he finds that these pint-sized players hog more than just the ball- they get all of the attention! Can a superstar wannabe find true satisfaction while playing sixth man to a team of five girls? (Rated TV-14)

Schedule:
Episode 1: Wed 7/27 @ 10:30 AM (Central)
Episode 2: Thur 7/28 @ 10:30 AM
Episode 3: Fri 7/29 @ 10:30 AM
Episode 4: Sat 7/30 @ 10:30 AM
Episodes 5 - 12: Saturdays @ 10:30 AM (Central)

ACF 1106: "Croisee In A Foreign Labyrinth ~ The Animation" acquired by Sentai Filmworks

SENTAI FILMWORKS ANNOUNCES LICENSE OF
CROISÉE IN A FOREIGN LABYRINTH ~ THE ANIMATION

Sentai Filmworks has announced their acquisition of the new hit series Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth ~ The Animation. Based on the popular manga by Hinata Takeda, the 12 episode series is a unique East meets West drama set in 19th century France. Script supervision for the historical drama is being handled by the legendary Junichi Sato (Sailor Moon, Aria,) with character designs by Hideki Inoue (Grenadier) and direction from Kenji Yasuda (Noein.)

Digital distribution of Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth ~ The Animation will begin through The Anime Network on Tuesday, July 26, with a home video release of the 12 episodes to follow next year.

Synopsis:
Revolutions always wreck mayhem and carnage, and the Industrial Revolution is no different as it engulfs Europe, leaving outmoded businesses and millions stripped of their traditional ways of life forever as its casualties. Cultural Revolutions are no less devastating, and as the 19th century comes to an end, young Yune has seen her native Japan shaken to its very core as the walls separating it from the Western world have finally crumbled, sending an entire nation on a quest for a new identity.

But like the Phoenix, the new is inevitably born from the ashes of the old. And when Yune she decides to accompany her new acquaintance, Oscar, to Paris where his family’s metal declining shop is barely making ends meet in the face of its new competition, she may just be setting a new wave of changes into motion. Could Yune be the critical spark needed to rekindle the fires in both the hearths and minds of the Enseignes du Roy? As old worlds come to an end, new beginnings will be forged in Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth ~ The Animation.

ACF 1076: High School of the Dead coming to Xfinity Top Picks on Comcast in July

High School of the Dead
Coming to Xfinity Top Picks
on Comcast this July

Anime Network and Comcast will team up this Summer to bring their fans one of the hottest anime in recent memory, High School of the Dead. The world is turned on it's head when the dead begin to rise, and for a group of high school students survival is their only option! All 12 episodes of this sizzling hot series will be available to rent on Xfinity Top Picks this July.

WHAT: High School of the Dead debuts on Xfinity Top Picks on Comcast
The complete series of High School of the Dead will be available to rent in the Top Picks category for only $0.99 per episode. Also included is the free behind-the-scenes special "Dead and Loving It", exclusive only to Comcast customers.

WHEN: July 1st through July 31st.

WHERE: Xfinity OnDemand's Top Picks on Comcast

HOW: Just hit the ONDEMAND button on your remote and select the Top Picks menu to find all 12 episodes and free bonus content.

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK
Anime Network is the leading broadcast and digital distributor of Japanese animation and Asian cinema in North America. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Anime Network was founded in 2002 and launched as one of the first VOD networks on most major cable providers. Anime Network’s mission is to bring the best in anime programming to everyone in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Video website. The dynamic website, featuring an ever growing anime community, includes a subscription service that mirrors the VOD network and allows viewers to catch up on episodes they may have missed on broadcast.

ACF 1031: English dubbed version of Angel Beats coming to Anime Network OnDemand

Angel Beats English Dub comes to Anime Network OnDemand in June

Angel Beats will be available starting early in June, 2011 with an all new English Dub. (For info about the subtitled version, also available in June, click here.)

Join the SSS for the fight of their afterlives against a cruel oppressor in a place where death is meaningless, and destiny rules over all. Experience the battles through Purgatory with the new dub featuring Blake Shepard, Brittney Karbowski, and Hilary Haag - coming this June to Anime Network Video on Demand!

WHAT: Angel Beats English Dub on Anime Network OnDemand (VOD)
It sucks being dead. Sucks even more to be trapped in a surreal afterlife where you’re caught between the living and the dead—where a mysterious, violent Angel is trying to pull you over to…somewhere. What do you do? Well, if you’re this group of rough-and-tumble teens, you grab every weapon you can get your hands on and give Heaven hell! High-caliber action and locked-and-loaded comedy meet on a rock and roll battleground in Angel Beats!

WHEN: Thursday, June 2nd, 2011*
*Start dates vary by provider. Check the schedule for details.

WHERE: Anime Network's Cable/Satellite Video OnDemand Service

ACF 1026: Subtitled version of Angel Beats coming to Anime Network Online in June

Angel Beats (subtitled) comes to Anime Network Online in June

This summer, Angel Beats is fighting its way to the fans and making it's debut on Anime Network Online. Join the SSS for the fight of their afterlives against a cruel oppressor in a place where death is meaningless, and destiny rules over all. Are you ready to throwdown?

WHAT: Angel Beats (subtitled) on Anime Network Online
It sucks being dead. Sucks even more to be trapped in a surreal afterlife where you’re caught between the living and the dead—where a mysterious, violent Angel is trying to pull you over to…somewhere. What do you do? Well, if you’re this group of rough-and-tumble teens, you grab every weapon you can get your hands on and give Heaven hell! High-caliber action and locked-and-loaded comedy meet on a rock and roll battleground in Angel Beats!

WHEN: Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

WHERE: Anime Network's Online Streaming Service

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK
Anime Network is the leading broadcast and digital distributor of Japanese animation and Asian cinema in North America. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Anime Network was founded in 2002 and launched as one of the first VOD networks on most major cable providers. Anime Network’s mission is to bring the best in anime programming to everyone in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Video website. The dynamic website, featuring an ever growing anime community, includes a subscription service that mirrors the VOD network and allows viewers to catch up on episodes they may have missed on broadcast.

Website: www.theanimenetwork.com

ACF 976: Anime Network Online to simulcast Maria Holic Alive starting today

Anime Network Online to Simulcast Maria Holic Alive this April

From SHAFT (He is My Master, Pani Poni Dash) and director Shinbo Akiyuki (Hidamari Sketch, Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei) comes Maria Holic Alive, the continuation of Kanako and Mariya's hilariously perverse misadventures in Ame no Kisaki school for girls. Episode 1 premieres online this Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 10 pm Central Daylight Time.

WHAT: US Debut of Maria Holic Alive on Anime Network Online
The craziness continues in Maria Holic Alive! Kanako and Mariya are back, and up to their old tricks once again at the Ame no Kisaki school for girls. With Kanako's penchant for breaking out in hive's when a boy is near and Mariya's sadistic nature (plus her love of torturing poor Kanako), there's no telling what kind of antics they'll get into! Don't forget Matsurika, the sharp-talking maid, who puts them both in their places every chance she gets. The nose bleeds will run wild, as silly, sexy fun collides with short-fused cross dressers and towering terrors in Maria Holic Alive!

WHEN: Sundays at 10 pm Central Daylight Time.

WHERE: Anime Network Online
Episode 1 - Guests
Episode 2 - Registered Users
Episode 3+ - Premium Subscribers

ACF 914: "High School of the Dead" (English dub) on Anime Network

WORLDWIDE PREMIERE OF
HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD
- ENGLISH DUB

On March 10th, 2011, the High School of the Dead (aka HOTD) English dub will premiere on Anime Network Video On Demand! The highly acclaimed zombie survival anime will now be available with English voiceovers from some of the top voice actors in the business, ONLY on Anime Network VOD. Stay tuned to Anime Network's website, Twitter, and Facebook page for upcoming cast announcements and extras!

WHAT: Worldwide Premiere of High School of the Dead - English Dub

From director Tetsuro Araki (Deathnote, Black Lagoon), and adapted from the highly successful manga of the same name by Daisuke Sato, comes one of the hottest new shows of the summer, High School of the Dead. A deadly new disease is ravaging the world, turning the populace into mindless zombies, and the number of infected is skyrocketing by the second. As their fellow classmates and teachers succumb to the infection around them, a small group of students at Fujimi High School are fighting for their lives after surviving the initial outbreak. It is up to Takashi Komuro to unite the group of weary survivors and try to escape the horrors that surround them. In this new world of the living dead...will they escape?

WHEN: HOTD dubbed will premiere March 10, 2011 for most cable providers. A new dub episode will debut each week after.

Check http://www.theanimenetwork.com/ for North American Provider Listings.

WHERE: Anime Network Cable/Satellite Video On Demand Service

ACF 812: Anime Network now available on demand at Verizon's FiOS TV VOD

Verizon Launches Anime Network on FiOS TV VOD

Popular Anime Channel Now Available on Demand to FiOS TV Customers

Verizon’s FiOS TV customers now have on-demand access to the cultural phenomenon of Japanese animation known as “anime,” with the launch of the Anime Network on FiOS TV Video on Demand. Now available to all FiOS TV subscribers, the Anime Network offers at least 45 hours of original programming every month, with new content added every week. Anime Network is available on demand to FiOS TV customers for $6.99 a month.

“We always look for niche programming that will appeal to our FiOS TV customers, and the addition of the Anime Network will certainly help expand our VOD lineup,” said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon. “With one of the largest VOD offerings in the industry, Verizon’s FiOS TV customers have access to a variety of programming available at their fingertips.”

Stacy Dodson, vice president of the Anime Network, said, “Anime Network is thrilled to bring our special brand of entertainment to the Verizon FiOS TV experience, giving our fans a chance to catch their favorite Anime Network shows on demand. With the addition of FiOS TV, we are now available to over 43 million VOD-enabled households, and we look forward to working with Verizon in reaching even more viewers as part of their cutting-edge service.”

Anime Network offers a variety of hit shows on demand, such as “High School of the Dead,” “Samurai Girls,” “Xam’d,” “Canaan,” “Blue Drop,” “E’s Otherwise,” “Kino’s Journey,” “Glass Mask,” “Maria Holic” and “Legends of the Dark King.”

Anime Network joins FiOS TV’s extensive VOD service, which offers 18,000 monthly titles including 3,300 in high definition. FiOS TV also offers a broad collection of programming that includes more than 520 all-digital channels with up to 140 HD channels, as well as next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; DVR management via broadband or select cell phones; and more.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK
Anime Network is the leading broadcast and digital distributor of Japanese animation and Asian cinema in North America. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Anime Network was founded in 2002 and launched as one of the first VOD networks on most major cable providers. Anime Network’s mission is to bring the best in anime programming to everyone in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Video website. The dynamic website, featuring an ever growing anime community, includes a subscription service that mirrors the VOD network and allows viewers to catch up on episodes they may have missed on broadcast.

ACF 738: Anime Network & Sony giving away BOOM BOOM SATELLITES U.S. Tour Tickets

Anime Network & Sony Music Entertainment Announce
BOOM BOOM SATELLITES US Tour Ticket Give Away.

Anime Network and Sony Music Entertainment are holding a Twitter give away of one pair of tickets to one of the BOOM BOOM SATELLITES's upcoming US concerts.

WHAT: Win 1-pair of tickets to an upcoming BOOM BOOM SATELLITES concert.

WHEN: Entries will be accepted from Monday, October 18, 12:01 AM EST, through Friday, October 22, 2010, 11:59 PM EST.
Winners will be announced on Saturday October 23, 12:00 PM EST.

WHERE: Entries will be submitted via a participant's Twitter account. Winners announced from both Anime Network's & Boom Boom Satellite's Twitter accounts.

HOW:
1) To enter, participants must be a follower of both BOOM BOOM SATELLITES (@BBS_kawashima) and Anime Network (@TheAnimeNetwork) on Twitter.

2) Participants must then copy and post one of the following messages from their Twitter account, depending upon which concert they wish to attend:

* I want to see BOOM BOOM SATELLITES in Los Angeles at Troubadour on 10/25! @BBS_kawashima @theanimenetwork
* I want to see BOOM BOOM SATELLITES in San Francisco at The Independent on 10/27! @BBS_kawashima @theanimenetwork
* I want to see BOOM BOOM SATELLITES in Portland at Peter's Room on 10/31! @BBS_kawashima @theanimenetwork

3) On Saturday October 23, one Username will be randomly drawn from each concert's pool to win a pair of tickets to that show.

4) Winners will be publicly announced via Twitter, then will receive a Direct Message (DM) with instructions to claim their tickets at the appropriate venue's box office.

RULES:
Participants are urged to only enter if they will be able to attend a particular show/date.

* This give away is only for 1-pair (2) tickets for entry to a single concert event. Travel expenses, accommodations and expenses are not covered or complimentary.
* Participants must be 18 years or older to enter or have a parent or legal guardian represent and claim tickets for any minors.
* Tickets are not transferable or for resale.
* Tickets must be picked up from the venue's box office Will Call no later than 1 hour before the show starts.
* In the event that tickets are not claimed by the winner by 1 hour before the start of the show, tickets may be released by the box office for general sale.
* By entering this give away contest, participants agree to all terms and conditions of the contest and hereby release Anime Network, Sony Music Entertainment, the concert venue, concert promoter and affiliated companies from any liability. Participants are licensing Anime Network, Sony Music Entertainment, and any affiliated companies to use and openly publish their Twitter Username in the course of announcing winners. Anime Network, Sony Music Entertainment, and any affiliated companies may contact participants by any reasonable method in the course of completing the contest give away transaction and following up for participant satisfaction.

Full contest rules and details are available HERE.

ACF 711: Anime Network Online starts simulcasting SAMURAI GIRLS today

NEW ACTION SERIES SAMURAI GIRLS TO BEGIN SIMULCASTING
THIS OCTOBER ONLY FROM ANIME NETWORK ONLINE

SAMURAI GIRLS, the newest action packed series from ARMS (Elfen Lied, Queen's Blade), will begin simulcasting this October on Anime Network Online.

WHAT: Worldwide Premiere of Samurai Girls on Anime Network Online
In an alternate 21st century, the ancient Tokugawa Shogunate is at the seat of power. High School Student Councils act as enforcement squads, terrorizing the student body at every turn. One student reaches his boiling point, and with the help of a group of girls named after samurai heroes of the past, he opposes his student council. Join the fight this Fall as a group of sexy, sword wielding Samurai girls slice, cut, and slash their way through anyone who dare oppose them, on Samurai Girls, ONLY from Anime Network Online!

WHEN: Episode 1 will premiere on Sunday, October 3rd, at 11 AM (CDT).
Each Sunday a new episode will be released.

Due to the ending of Daylight Savings Time, episodes 1 - 6 will be available at 11 AM (CDT) & episodes 7 - 12 will be available at 12 PM (CST).

Check www.theanimenetwork.com for North American Listings.

WHERE: Anime Network's Online Player.

HOW: Episode 1 will be available to Guests. Episode 2 will be available to Registered Users. Episodes 3+ will be available to Premium Subscribers only.

ACF 611: High Shool of the Dead simulcasting on Anime Network this July

NEW ACTION HORROR SERIES
HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD
TO BEGIN SIMULCASTING THIS JULY
ON ANIME NETWORK ONLINE

Highschool of the Dead, the highly anticipated new series from Madhouse (Deathnote, Macross Frontier), will begin simulcasting this July exclusively on Anime Network Online.

WHAT: Worldwide Premiere of Highschool of the Dead on Anime Network Online. From Director Tetsuro Araki (Deathnote, Black Lagoon), and adapted from the highly successful manga of the same name by Daisuke Sato, comes one of the hottest new shows of the Summer, Highschool of the Dead. A deadly new disease is ravaging the world, turning the populace into mindless zombies, and the number of infected is skyrocketing by the second. As their fellow classmates and teachers succumb to the infection around them, a small group of students at Fujimi High School are fighting for their lives after surviving the initial outbreak. It is up to Takashi Komuro to unite the group of weary survivors and try to escape the horrors that surround them. In this new world of the living dead...will they escape?

WHEN: Episode 1 will be available Monday, July 5th at 12:00 AM CDT (late Sunday night), episodes 2 and on will be available every Sunday at 10:00 PM CDT. Check www.theanimenetwork.com for North American Listings.

WHERE: Anime Network Official website's Online Player.

HOW: Episode 1 of Highschool of the Dead will be available to registered users. Registration is absolutely free and takes very little time.

www.the animenetwork.com