Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: captain-earth.net (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez
An endless rainbow triggers the beginning of an epic battle for Earth’s survival in Sentai Filmworks` latest acquisition, CAPTAIN EARTH (?????????, Kyaputen Aasu, 2014). This sci-fi mecha series is directed by Takuya Igarashi (SAILOR MOON STARS, STAR DRIVER) with series composition by Yuji Enokido (REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA, OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB), Character design by Satoshi Ishino (EXCEL SAGA, NO. 6) and animation production by BONES (RAHXEPHON, XAM’D: LOST MEMORIES). “When I opened the door called truth, my childhood ended. It was a summer I could never forget.” The night before his summer vacation, second-year high school student Daichi Manatsu’s life as he once knew it would be forever changed. An unusual round rainbow appears floating in the sky above and he knows he must follow it. With memories of his father`s inexplicable death haunting him and a previous encounter of a mysterious boy and girl, Daichi follows the rainbow -- one he has seen in his past -- and travels to Tanegashima Island to investigate. Arriving on the island with mixed emotions, the home of Japan`s Tanegashima Space Center, Daichi runs into a 17-year-old boy named Teppei Arashi who asks why Daichi has returned to this island. While he may not know or fully understand his fate, Daichi knows he’s returned there to fulfill a promise. Now, with panic alarms sounding and an unruly force known as the Kill-T-Gang quickly approaching to attack, Daichi must suit up for the invasion in the mecha battle to end all mecha battles in CAPTAIN EARTH! CAPTAIN EARTH will be available soon through select digital outlets with a home video release to follow.
About Sentai Filmworks
Sentai Filmworks celebrates its 5th Anniversary as one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, producing hit series like PERSONA 4, GIRLS UND PANZER, DEVIL SURVIVOR 2, BODACIOUS SPACE PIRATES, MAJESTIC PRINCE and HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD as well as high profile theatrical films such as GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, K-ON! and APPLESEED. Sentai Filmworks’ programs are distributed through Ingram Entertainment, Diamond Comic Distributors, Section23Films and Waxworks through retailers Amazon, Best Buy, Fry’s, FYE, Hastings, Sam Goody, Suncoast, The Right Stuf, Wal-Mart and other good and fine stores. Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network, Android Market and YouTube.