Industry News: Sentai Filmworks September 2017 Line-up
Monday, May 22, 2017
Sentai Filmworks somehow continue their trend of special releases with a surprise license rescue from last year, there's also another Kyoto Animation film getting released.
The September line-up includes five titles; one of which is offering a limited edition release, and one new addition to the catalogue, one title upgraded to Blu-ray, two on-going part releases, and two re-releases.
September 5th:
The Good Witch of the West: Complete Collection - Blu-ray - Japanese - $59.98
Region: Geolocked to US ~ Publisher: NBC Universal Entertainment Japan
Extras: Clean Opening and Closing Animations.
The Good Witch of the West: Complete Collection - DVD - Japanese - $49.98
Region: 1 ~ Publisher: NBC Universal Entertainment Japan
Extras: Clean Opening and Closing Animations.
September 12th:
Chihayafuru: Season 1 Collection (Limited Edition) - Combo Pack - English & Japanese - $199.98
Region: Geolocked to US|1 ~ Publisher: NTV
Extras: Clean Opening and Closing Animations.
LE Extras: Chipboard Box, Art Cards, Booklet, 2 Karuta Cards, Character Cards, Glossary
Chihayafuru: Season 1 Collection (Standard Edition) - Blu-ray - English & Japanese - $99.98
Region: Geolocked to US ~ Publisher: NTV
Extras: Clean Opening and Closing Animations.
Chihayafuru: Season 1 Collection (Standard Edition) - DVD - English & Japanese - $79.98
Region: 1 ~ Publisher: NTV
Extras: Clean Opening and Closing Animations.
Tamako Love Story - Combo Pack - English & Japanese - $39.98
Region: Geolocked to US|1 ~ Publisher: TBS
Extras: Clean Closing Animation; Extra Clean Opening Animation; Short Clean Closing Animation; Japanese Promo Video; Dera-chan of the Southern Islands
September 19th:
Matoi the Sacred Slayer: Complete Collection - Blu-ray - Japanese - $59.98
Region: Geolocked to US ~ Publisher: Bandai Visual
Extras: Clean Opening & Closing Animations, Japanese Commercials, Japanese Promos, Bonus Episode.
Matoi the Sacred Slayer: Complete Collection - DVD - Japanese - $49.98
Region: 1 ~ Publisher: Bandai Visual
Extras: Clean Opening & Closing Animations, Japanese Commercials, Japanese Promos, Bonus Episode.
Grav's Quick Opinion on the Line-up
Another small line-up but I can confirm that there are two more titles on the schedule but may have been pushed back to October; complete collection sets for Golden Time and Samurai Bride/Girls. Sentai had them added onto their site before removing them soon after.
Anywho we now have one of the catalogue titles on the schedule; Chihayafuru, the first season in fact. The second season is probably planned for later in the year. What's surprising is the appearance of an English dub, since I was under the assumption this show wouldn't work in dub form. A limited edition set is also shown off but it's a bit too much for the asking price.
From the TBS movie haul we now have Tamako Love Story. This one is known to be better received compared to its TV series predecessor (Tamako Market). Looking forward to this one.
And we have a random release with The Good Witch of the West, also known as Nishi no Yoki Majo: Astraea Testament, which is a 2006 series from studio Hal Film Maker (who also animated Skip Beat!) being solicited by Maiden Japan.
That's it for September, here's what's left for the distributor.
Completely Forgotten:
Phi-Brain [Season 3]
Tribe Cool Crew
Autumn 2015:
Haikyu!! Second Season
Spring 2016:
Flying Witch
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
Onigirl
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless
Summer 2016:
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Second Plate (Dub confirmed)
Autumn 2016:
ClassicaLoid
Flip Flappers
Girlish Number
Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Legend Star
Catalogue titles:
Chihayafuru 2
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Movies
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version
Squid Girl
Squid Girl [OVA]
Squid Girl [Season 2]
Catalogue titles (Sunrise deal):
Argentosoma
Betterman
Brain Powered
Infinite Ryvius
Kurokami: The Animation
Overman King Gainer
s-CRY-ed
Sacred Seven
The Girl Who Leapt Through Space
Z-MIND
Zegapain