Sentai Filmworks licenses Fate/stay night (TV)

[WTK]

via Sentai Filmworks Industry Panel @ Anime Weekend Atlanta

Fate/stay night (TV) Collection 1 in January on DVD and Blu-ray.

via PR...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES
“FATE / STAY NIGHT TV”

HOUSTON, September 28, 2012 — Join the battle for the ultimate prize as Sentai Filmworks’ announces their latest acquisition, Fate / stay night TV. Directed by Yuji Yamaguchi (Angel Links TV) with character designs by Megumi Ishihara, sound direction by Kouji Tsujitani (Freezing) and music by Kenji Kawai (Towanoquon). Sentai Filmworks’ release will feature an all new, high definition transfer.

Raised by a mysterious sorcerer after the horrific death of his parents, Shiro Emiya has only just begun to help others using the small tidbits of magic that he’s learned. However, when he’s suddenly caught in a battle between two more powerful Magus, Shiro finds himself performing a spell above his expected ability, summoning the beautiful spirit warrior Saber to protect him! But safety is only momentary as Shiro and Saber now find themselves thrust into in a secret world of dark magic and deadly challenges: a no-holds barred duel to the death known as the Holy Grail War! At stake: a prize of unimaginable power. But can the inexperienced Shiro and Saber survive long enough to even enter the contest? First they’ll have to withstand waves of treachery and assassination, even as Shiro scrambles to learn everything he’ll need to know to stay alive as seven teams of Magus and Spirit Servants face off in mortal combat! The ultimate game of death and magic begins as the Holy War erupts in Fate / stay night!

Fate / stay night TV will be available through select digital outlets with a home video release on both bilingual DVD & BD in early 2013.

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, Google Play and YouTube.

www.sentai-filmworks.com
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[Damius]

Well, this is not surprising since they have the movie.

[Damius]

Well, I wonder if we will hear something about it sooner or later...

[Rootsofjustice]

I guess now the question is if Aniplex misspoke, Crunchyroll misheard or Sentai is playing hush hush.

[Damius]

Here is the explanation (From TFP):

Originally Posted by HSaabedra

Since you poked me and I knew that this was going to come up, let me explain myself. While I was writing the story I was going off coverage provided by one of the CR staff at the panel. Now, because of the way Fate/zero is being handled with Aniplex being the master licensor of the show, people are naturally going to have questions regarding Stay/Night and Aniplex does have their US staff prepared on that front, since both shows are intended to be connected to each other.

Because of the way the initial report I was handed was worded, it left out that the confirmation of UBW for Sentai came as part of the Q&A for the panel and wasn't made during the actual announcement slate. Believe me, it left me confused as well and it forced me to run for secondary confirmation and eventually led me to decide to correct my article in order to stay on the safe side because I couldn't find any other reports at the time. I did not mean to mislead anyone nor is it ever my intention to ever do so and it was my mistake made out of haste more than anything. Didn't mean to get anyone's hopes up either, though it would be nice to have a re-release of the series.

Now if you'll excuse me I'm running behind on my Viz Media roundup. By the way, if you see something that doesn't seem right, get in touch with me and let me know, since it's a big help and I usually correct it ASAP.

[FUNiOP]

Originally Posted by Damius

Here is the explanation (From TFP):

Well I already thought it was about as likely that Sentai would eventually get the TV series license, so no real crushing disappointment there. It just may be a longer wait than I had hoped for.

[neosupersonic]

I got really excited when I first saw this....... I still hope we get a proper rerelease and BD version of the show sometime in the next year or so!!

[WTK]

Fate/stay night (TV) Collection 1 in January on DVD and Blu-ray.

[Rhodes]

WTF is with Collection 1? Do the whole series at once

[FUNiOP]

Originally Posted by WTK

Fate/stay night (TV) Collection 1 in January on DVD and Blu-ray.

Nice. Now that all the Fate anime will be in print on Blu-ray sold in the US, I may have to actually buy Fate/Zero.