Brand New Anime Series to Premieres in North America on April 10th Source: Sentai Filmworks, Anime Network press releases Official Site: mariaholic.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams and Christian Lopez
This week, Sentai Filmworks announced its acquisition of MARIA HOLIC ALIVE! (???†???? ????), the follow up to the hit comedy and nosebleed bonanza MARIA HOLIC. The series is set to begin broadcast in Japan on April 7, and will be available in the U.S. on Anime Network Online starting April 10. From the anime studio SHAFT (HE IS MY MASTER, PANI PONI DASH) and director Shinbo Akiyuki (HIDAMARI SKETCH, SAYONARA, ZETSUBOU-SENSEI), MARIA HOLIC ALIVE! continues the hilariously perverse misadventures of Kanako and Mariya. Some things never change: Ame no Kisaki, that famous and extraordinarily exclusive boarding school, still doesn’t accept boys. And Kanako, Kisaki’s most romantically unfortunate student, still doesn’t accept them either. They give her hives. Literally. Sadly, that means that Kanako’s still trying to connect with ANYONE of the same sex, and having the usual horrid luck; still being in imminent peril of dying from the constant nosebleeds she gets from being over stimulated by the presence of her fellow classmates; and still being forced to endure the tragedy of sharing a room with the school’s most beautiful girl, who is, of course, still a guy in drag. Poor Kanako! She came to school to major in loving women, and instead she’s still failing relationships. With Kanako`s penchant for romantic trauma and Mariya`s sadistic nature (plus her love of torturing poor Kanako), there`s no telling what kind of antics they`ll get into! Don`t forget Matsurika, the sharp-talking maid, who puts them both in their places every chance she gets. The nose bleeds will run wild, as silly, sexy fun collides with short-fused cross dressers and towering terrors in MARIA HOLIC ALIVE! Episode 1 premieres on Anime Network Online this Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 10 pm Central Daylight Time, with new episodes debuting each week at that same time. Beginning with Episode 3, MARIA HOLIC ALIVE! simulcasts will be available to Anime Network Premium Subscribers.
About Sentai Filmworks
Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, including hit series like CLANNAD, GINTAMA, EYESHIELD 21 and hit movies like APPLESEED. Sentai Filmworks programs can be found on home video distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23 Films, The Right Stuff and other good and fine distributors. Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network and YouTube.
About Anime Network
Anime Network is the leading broadcast and digital distributor of Japanese animation and Asian cinema in North America. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Anime Network was founded in 2002 and launched as one of the first VOD networks on most major cable providers. Anime Network’s mission is to bring the best in anime programming to everyone in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Video website. The dynamic website, featuring an ever growing anime community, includes a subscription service that mirrors the VOD network and allows viewers to catch up on episodes they may have missed on broadcast.