[US] Night Raid 1931

[WTK]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SENTAI FILMWORKS ANNOUNCES LICENSE of NIGHT RAID 1931

HOUSTON, April 23, 2011—Sentai Filmworks announces its acquisition of the spectacular anime series Night Raid 1931. Directed by Jun Matsumoto (Persona – Trinity Scroll) with script supervision by Shinsuke Onishi (The Third, Shin Getter Robo,) the 17 episode series was produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and features character designs by acclaimed manga master Akimine Kamijyo (Samurai Deeper Kyo.) Sentai’s forthcoming release will include episodes 0-13, PLUS two unaired episodes as well as a special bonus recap episode.

Synopsis: The year is 1931. The City is Shanghai. Ten years before America will enter World War II, the hydra’s teeth planted by the first great global conflict are beginning to germinate, hatching into spiders weaving the complex web of plots and conspiracies destined to inevitably draw entire nations, against their will, to the brink of destruction once more. And caught in the heart of these webs, desperately seeking to separate lies from truth, is "Sakurai Kikan," an ultra-secret intelligence agency staffed by extraordinarily talented individuals with abilities far beyond those of normal humans. Their duty: stop the darkest plots and eliminate the greatest threats. But in a city built on intrigue, can even a team of clairvoyants, telepaths and espers stand against the ultimate forces of destiny? As the Japanese Imperial Army rolls across China, documented facts and fantasy intermingle in the breathtaking exploration of alternative history that is NIGHT RAID 1931!

Look for Night Raid 1931 on DVD & Blu-Ray at your favorite retailer this August!

[LelouchLamperouge]

This makes me incredibly happy. Definite purchase from me.

[WTK]

This wasn't something I was expecting to get a BD release. In any case I'm sure I will be getting this.

[Jackle]

Well, I certainty wasn't expecting a BD. I'll definitely grab this.

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[Glorian]

Originally Posted by WTK

This wasn't something I was expecting to get a BD release.

Likewise. I'm a bit surprised that Sentai felt this was a title worth dubbing and releasing on Blu-ray.

[Tratious]

maybe I'll get this if they put up a few episodes on TAN, and I like it enough.

[Ingraman]

Thanks for the Blu-ray, ADV, but I'll pass on this title.

I watched the first two or three episodes as they aired, and I was unimpressed (but it's now been so long that I don't specifically recall the reasons why; maybe I said something in the series thread here). There was so much more that could have been explored, considering the time and location...

[VinceA]

I'll probably be getting this since it sounds intriguing, comes from Sentai and will probably be a one collection release.

[EyeOfPain]

Had an interesting premise, but I never got through the first half. Maybe if I don't have to read, I'll find it more appealing.

[DangerMouseDM]

Man this makes me happy, definitely picking up the unexpected Blu-ray. I'm glad to see that even though the show may have gone a little under the radar they aren't necessarily exclusively letting popularity determine whether or not a show deserves the extra treatment.

Originally Posted by EyeOfPain

Had an interesting premise, but I never got through the first half. Maybe if I don't have to read, I'll find it more appealing.

Thinking about that and the spy theme and all the dialogue I'd say if they get the right cast I think it could certainly be more engrossing to a wider audience that way.