More Gundam Seed Licensed

Mecha & Anime HQ has published an exclusive interview with Bandai Entertainment Marketing Manager Jerry Chu in which, among other things, Chu confirms the forthcoming release of the Gundam Seed Special Edition compilation specials (to be released in America as “Gundam Seed movies”), the Gundam Seed epilogue OAV, and the follow-up television series Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny.

Mr. Chu also confirms reports of decreasing profits in the anime industry, and suggests that the American anime industry may see fewer titles released in the future, and more titles “tailored for release in this [American] market” as the small American consumer market (less than 2% of American home video sales) becomes more saturated.

Chu also confirms that Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is now the best selling anime TV series ever released on American DVD, according to Nielsen Videoscan ratings.

Source: Anime on DVD