Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and More -- New Fall Lineup Covers a Wide Range of Fan-Favorite Genres! Source: AniplexUSA press release Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki Following their recent acquisition of SAMURAI FLAMENCO (?????????, 2013), Aniplex of America Inc. has announced today that they will be simulcasting three highly-anticipated titles for this fall anime season. These titles are: KILL LA KILL (?????, Kiru ra Kiru, 2013), MAGI: THE KINGDOM OF MAGIC (??, 2013), and VALVRAVE THE LIBERATOR 2nd Season (??????????, Kakumeiki Varuvureivu, 2013). All titles will be available for streaming through the AniplexChannel.com, Crunchyroll, DAISUKI, and Hulu and will be simulcast just hours following their original air time in Japan. All titles feature an all-star staff and cast who have previously worked on hit anime series including popular Aniplex of America titles. In addition to their streaming plans, Aniplex of America is also planning on a home video release of these titles. Details about the physical releases will be announced at a later date. KILL LA KILL – Streaming begins October 3rd The creators of the groundbreaking anime series, GURREN LAGANN, Hiroyuki Imaishi and Kazuki Nakashima, bring another action-packed anime series. Ryuko Matoi is a vagrant school girl searching for the truth behind her father`s death -- the “woman with the scissor blade.” The journey has led Ryuko to Honnouji Academy. There, the student council president, Satuki Kiryuin rules over the school along with an elite group of students who were granted superhuman powers by their “goku uniforms.” Ryuko confronts Satsuki who holds the secret to the “scissor blade,” but Ryuko is no match for Satsuki! Was their encounter a mere coincidence or fate? The clash between the two will soon consume the whole academy! MAGI: THE KINGDOM OF MAGIC – Streaming begins October 6th The sequel to the hit first season, MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC! The bond has become stronger between Aladdin and the others following their great battles within the Zagan dungeon. But, each member knew that it was time for them to move on from the Kingdom of Sindria in order to reach their own goals. Aladdin heads to the magical land of Magnoshutatt where he enrolls as an exchange student at their Magic Academy and befriends his roommate Sphintus and the genius mage Titus. But, peaceful days at the academy are suddenly interrupted when Headmaster Mogamett declares war on the Leam Empire claiming that this was the only way to protect their land! What will Aladdin do... and will he ever see Alibaba and the others again?! VALVRAVE THE LIBERATOR 2nd Season – Streaming begins October 10th The anticipated second season to the hit series by Sunrise (GUNDAM series). The minor nation of JIOR is one day aggressively attacked by The Dorssia Military Pact Federation. Haruto Tokishima, a student at the Sakimori Academy controls the mysterious humanoid weapon, VALVRAVE and defeats the Dorssian army and becomes a hero overnight. Now, both Dorssia and ARUS are after the VALVRAVE, placing Haruto and the other students at the Academy in danger. To save his friends, Haruto makes a pact with L-elf, a Dorssian agent who plots to “liberate” Dorssia. Meanwhile, with Shoko Sashinami`s efforts, Sakimori Academy declares its independence and becomes New JIOR. And so, Haruto and the others enter a new stage... what will become of New JIOR, and what is the truth behind the VALVRAVE?
About Aniplex of America Inc.
Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. Aniplex of America has launched fan-favorite DVD and Blu-Ray releases such as BAKEMONOGATARI, DURARARA!!, PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, THE GARDEN OF SINNERS and BLUE EXORCIST. The company`s ever-growing line-up of shows includes our most recent titles, SWORD ART ONLINE, MAGI, BLAST OF TEMPEST, OREHURA and VIVIDRED OPERATION.