Premieres this Month on Anime Network VOD Source: Sentai Filmworks, Anime Network press releases Special Thanks to David Williams and Christian Lopez
From the creators of AIR and KANON comes a sweeping new saga in which the sentimental, the surreal and the supernatural inexplicably become one: this is the world of CLANNAD. Prepare to meet the ambitious Tomoyo, who dreams of becoming class president; Kotomi, a troubled genius with a secret past; and most mysteriously, Fuko, whose disassociation with the world has become so severe that she is literally fading from existence! Sentai Filmworks is pleased to announce that the hit series CLANNAD will be receiving an English dub. Originally released in a subtitled only format, CLANNAD is receiving the dub as part of an agreement in which several affiliated groups have come together to create English language versions for five of Sentai’s most popular titles. In addition to the 24 episode CLANNAD, the four other series that have been selected for this limited program are: the science fiction drama BLUE DROP (13 episodes,) the psychological thriller GHOST HOUND (22 episodes,) LEGENDS OF THE DARK KING ~ A FIST OF THE NORTH STAR STORY (13 episodes) and the 26 episode historical fantasy TEARS TO TIARA. English dub production duties for all five series will be handled by Seraphim Digital under the auspices of a team of veteran ADR directors such as Steven Foster, who will oversee the English dub for CLANNAD. In appreciation of those who supported the subtitled only release of these shows, Sentai Filmworks is developing an “Upgrade” program which will allow owners of the subtitled versions to upgrade their DVD’s for the new release containing the English dub. The shows will also be available both through broadcast, streaming and retail outlets over the coming months. Further details will be announced as they are available. The English dubbed CLANNAD Episodes 1 and 2 will be premiering on Anime Network Video On Demand March 25, 2010, and will be available on the Anime Network’s Online Player starting March 26, 2010.
About Sentai Filmworks
Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, including hit series like GINTAMA, EYESHIELD 21 and hit movies like APPLESEED. Sentai Filmworks is distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23 Films and other good and fine distributors.
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