Broken Blade Airing on On Demand This February With Chance to Win Limited-Edition Autographed Poster

HOUSTON, TX — Feb. 1, 2012 — Broadcast and digital distributor Anime Network is starting off its 10th anniversary year with a tale of war, magic, and ancient mecha: Broken Blade! Throughout February, Anime Network is inviting Broken Blade viewers to enter to win one of 10 DVD/Blu-ray and limited edition English cast autographed poster sets. For more information, visit www.theanimenetwork.com/brokenbladecontest.
Broken Blade, published by Sentai Filmworks and distributed by Section 23 Films is the story of Rygart Arrow who defends Cruzon by piloting an ancient and powerful Golem.
ABOUT BROKEN BLADE

In Cruzon, children are born with the ability to control quartz. This power allows them to levitate simple objects—or control enormous and complex mobile battle suits called Golems. But when an ancient Golem is discovered during the height of a brutal war, a young king and his beautiful queen turn to Rygart Arrow. Though an “un-sorcerer,” Rygart can miraculously pilot this ancient and powerful weapon. But in war, school friends can turn into bitter enemies and allies have suspicious motives. Strap yourself in, power up, and prepare for the heavy metal mecha action of Broken Blade!

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK
Anime Network is a leading broadcast and digital distributor of Japanese animation and Asian cinema in North America. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, 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 every household in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Online Streaming Service on our official website. This 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.

Broken Blade Airing Throughout January Exclusively on Comcast Xfinity

OUSTON, TX — Dec. 30, 2011 — Broadcast and digital distributor Anime Network and Comcast Cable are starting 2012 off with a bang, coming together to bring our fans a tale of war, magic, and ancient mecha: Broken Blade!
Throughout January and February, Anime Network is inviting Broken Blade viewers to enter to win ten limited edition DVD/Blu-ray and English cast autographed poster sets. For more information, visit www.theanimenetwork.com/brokenbladecontest.
Broken Blade, published by Sentai Filmworks and distributed by Section 23 Films is the story of Rygart Arrow who defends Cruzon by piloting an ancient and powerful Golem.
ABOUT THE SERIES
In Cruzon, children are born with the ability to control quartz. This power allows them to levitate simple objects—or control enormous and complex mobile battle suits called Golems. But when an ancient Golem is discovered during the height of a brutal war, a young king and his beautiful queen turn to Rygart Arrow. Though an “un-sorcerer,” Rygart can miraculously pilot this ancient and powerful weapon. But in war, school friends can turn into bitter enemies and allies have suspicious motives. Strap yourself in, power up, and prepare for the heavy metal mecha action of Broken Blade!

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK
Anime Network is a leading broadcast and digital distributor of Japanese animation and Asian cinema in North America. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, 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 every household in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Online Streaming Service on our official website. This 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.

Anime Network to Stream “Mashiroiro Symphony ~ The Color of Lovers” Online on November 21st

HOUSTON, TX — October 31, 2011 — Broadcast and digital distributor Anime Network announced today the acquisition of the all new high school comedy, Mashiroiro Symphony ~ The Color of Lovers, for their streaming service, Anime Network Online.

Director Eiji Suganuma (Patlobor: The Movie, Serial Experiments Lain) and producers Media Factory (Maria Holic: Alive, Infinite Stratos) welcome you to a school rumble where the females hold all the cards, and the males are just trying to survive! The odds are stacked, and there’s no place to hide from the wrath of a thousand girls in Mashiroiro Symphony ~ The Color of Lovers!
Starting on Monday, November 21st, episodes 1 & 2 will be released online at 2 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

Watch it boys: if you’re trying to get in, these girls will make sure you stay out!
Poor Shingo. As soon as life starts becoming normal, his coed school, Kagamidai, begins the process of merging with Yuihime, an all girls private academy. Not only that, but Shingo’s also been picked to be part of a group of test males who will be transferred into a Yuihime classroom. Suddenly, he is surrounded by the enemy, no ammo in sight, and with literally no man power to back him up. How will Shingo survive this death trap of feisty females? Will he learn to coexist, or will he just get his eyes scratched out? Find out in Mashiroiro Symphony ~ The Color of Lovers!
WHERE:

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

Mondays at 2 PM Eastern, starting November 21st on Anime Network Online;
available on Hulu and Hulu Plus within 24-hours.
All 12 episodes will be available to Guest Users.

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK
Anime Network is a 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 every household in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Online Streaming Service on our official website. This 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.

Anime Network to Simulcast Persona 4: The Animation

Anime Network to Simulcast Persona 4: The Animation

HOUSTON, TX – September 29, 2011 – 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.
ABOUT THE SERIES

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!
WHERE:

Anime Network Online http://www.theanimenetwork.com
Anime Network on Hulu http://www.hulu.com/network/anime-network
RELEASE SCHEDULE:

Thursdays at 3 PM Eastern, starting Oct. 6th

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK
Anime Network is a 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 every household in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Online Streaming Service on our official website. This 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.
www.theanimenetwork.com

Anime Network to Stream No. 6 Online Starting this Sunday!

HOUSTON, TX — August 4, 2011 – Broadcast and Digital Distributor Anime Network announces that the futuristic thriller No. 6 will be added to their Online Streaming Service.
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.)

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK
Anime Network is a 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 every household in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Online Streaming Service on our official website. This 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.