AN ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES RISKY SAFETY DUB & DISTRIBUTION
March 28th, 2003
AN Entertainment is pleased to announce the upcoming North American release of the 24 episode long Omishi Magical Theater: Risky Safety anime TV series. This charming series of ten minute long episodes will be brought to English language viewers on three bilingual DVD volumes released every other month beginning on July 8, 2003. The 80 minute long debut Risky Safety DVD will contain TV episodes 1-8, dub out-takes, extensive translation notes, interactive menus, and an image gallery at a suggested retail price $29.95. Anime fans that attend the Anime Expo convention in Anaheim, California on July 3rd - 6th will be given an exclusive opportunity to purchase the debut Risky Safety DVD days before its official street date!
ABOUT RISKY SAFETY: Based on a manga story by Ray Omishi, the creator of Sorcerer Hunters, Risky Safety is a heartwarming story for viewers of all ages. Young Moe Katsuragi, depressed because she believes she has to break up with her boyfriend, is confronted by a small and spunky apprentice death spirit named Risky. Risky tries to pressure Moe into giving in to despair and giving up her soul until a glimpse of hope brightens Moe's attitude and causes Risky to transform into the apprentice angel Safety. In fact, the testy devil Risky and the compassionate angel Safety share the same body! This comical struggle between light and dark, and the tug-of-war over possession of Moe's soul forms the basis of a humorous and touching drama certain to appeal to established fans of Japanese animation and viewers new to the unique appeal of anime. For more information about Risky Safety, visit the official Risky Safety website at www.RiskySafety.com.
ABOUT THE RISKY SAFETY LOCALIZATION: AN Entertainment is committed to presenting English language viewers with a version of Risky Safety that's both authentic and accessible, from translation to packaging. The English language version of Risky Safety will be produced by the talented Bang Zoom Entertainment, a dubbing studio widely recognized for its exceptional work in localizing Japanese animation with English language dialogue. The Japanese language version of Risky Safety will include optional English subtitles, carefully translated to insure both accuracy and fluid delivery. To ensure a credible and rewarding subtitled viewing experience, the English subtitles will literally transcribe elements of Japanese culture mentioned in the spoken dialogue, creating an authentic cultural immersion for viewers. Extensive translation notes will make the subtitle translation accessible and appealing to viewers unfamiliar with anime and Japanese culture.
The Risky Safety DVDs will feature reversible covers giving consumers their choice of a "Risky side" or a "Safety side" complete with English or Japanese language logo. For a look at the Risky Safety Volume 1 DVD cover art see the attached image file, or visit http://store.yahoo.com/animenation/an-rs01.html.
ABOUT AN ENTERTAINMENT'S DISTRIBUTION: AN Entertainment will be partnering with successful online anime retail company AnimeNation and established anime distribution company AD Vision to distribute Omishi Magical Theater: Risky Safety to mainstream retail outlets throughout North America. Retail consumers will be able to find Risky Safety DVDs on store shelves wherever anime DVDs are sold, and wholesale accounts and re-sellers will be able to purchase the Risky Safety DVDs through established accounts with AD Vision, or through new accounts with AN Entertainment. For wholesale account information through AN Entertainment, visit the official AN Entertainment homepage at: www.AN-Entertainment.com. |
