Marvelous Entertainment and Crunchyroll to Stream First Four Subbed Episodes of Koihime Musou
Sep 12th 2009The Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment and Japanese Entertainment Giant present Koihime†Musō!
San Francisco, CA (September 12, 2009) -- Enter the world of the Han Dynasty
as up and coming Japanese Anime distribution company, Marvelous
Entertainment Inc., and the number one (1) online destination for Anime and
Asian Entertainment, Crunchyroll, are set to stream the action
packed/comedic/fantasy fan-favorite KOIHIME MUSOU (episodes 1-4; subbed) to
Crunchyroll Anime Members and fans worldwide starting today, Saturday;
September 12, 2009 at 5:00 pm PDT. More information can be found at
www.Crunchyroll.com
Inspired by the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms",
KOIHIME MUSOU was originally launched as an adult visual novel and PC
strategy game and grew in such popularity that it branched off into a
Playstation(R) 2 game title as well as into a series of manga books as well as
the highly popular and well received Anime.
"We're very excited to be able to work with Marvelous again and have the
opportunity to showcase another fantastic title like KOIHIME MUSOU," states
Crunchyroll Brand Manager Mr. Keith Kawamura, "Marvelous produces so many
amazing shows, like SCHOOL DAYS, HAPPINESS and KONO AOZORA WO YAKUSOKU NI,
we obviously can't wait to launch it."
This title will be available in subbed and dubbed formats and available in
all territories, except the following: Japan, France, Belgium, China,
Luxembourg, Andorra, Monaco, Taiwan and Hong Kong
Title Synopsis:
KOIHIME MUSOU
About Marvelous
Since the beginning, Marvelous Entertainment Inc. has been actively pursuing
IP growth by planning, producing and releasing audio-visual products (CDs,
DVDs, Video) and video games featuring high-demand animation characters and
brands.
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll was founded in June 2006 and has offices in San Francisco and
Tokyo. Crunchyroll is a pioneer and innovator in the Japanese anime industry
and the only video service in the world to offer hit programs like NARUTO
SHIPPUDEN, GINTAMA and many others online to its subscribers within one hour
of its Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll is a member of the Association of
Japanese Animations (AJA) and the Licensing International Merchandisers
Association (LIMA) and is funded by leading venture capital firm, Venrock.
The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are
"forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on
current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a
number of important factors could cause Crunchyroll.com's actual future
results to differ materially from those expressed in any such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation,
product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and
industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of
relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers,
international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its
intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon
any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The
Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Towards the end of the Han Dynasty, the world is in the throes of chaos and
disorder.
In a time when strength is needed, a hero is secretly sharpening her skills
as a warrior of justice: her name is Kan'u Unch?. Kan'u will put her life
on the line, test her strength and power, fighting to protect those in need.
Together with ch?hi Ekitoku, they make a vow as sisters to forge down this
path of justice, awaiting whatever fate has in store for them...
Marvelous Entertainment Inc. founded in 1997, is a leader in the creation of
fresh entertainment through integrating music, games and audio-visual
contents.
Crunchyroll is an online video service and community that offers full-length
episodes and movies of the very best in Japanese anime and Asian
entertainment. Crunchyroll's content is provided by Asian media leaders
including TV TOKYO, Shueisha, d-rights, Fuji Creative Corporation, Pony
Canyon, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Toei Animation, Gonzo, Munhwa
Broadcasting Corporation America, and many others.
discuss this in the forum |