Source: Sentai Filmworks, Anime Network press releases Official Site: anime-chu-2.com Special Thanks to David Williams and Toni Brown

Key art for CHUNIBYO DEMO KOI GA SHITAI! © Kyoto Animation

They say love is blind, but apparently, it’s also stark, raving mad! Sentai Filmworks invites you to discover the truth for yourself in CHUNIBYO DEMO KOI GA SHITAI! (??????????!, 2012). This 12 episode series about the foibles of young love features direction by Tatsuya Ishihara (AIR, CLANNAD), series composition by Jukki Handa (ROZEN MAIDEN, Campoine!), character designs by Kazumi Ikeda (CLANNAD, KANNON), sound direction by Yota Tsuruoka (A-CHANNEL, EF ~ A TALE OF MEMORIES) and music by Nijine (HATSUKOI LIMITED, AKIKAN!) Yuta has a problem. First, Rikka has told him that they’re officially dating, but she’s... a little bit delusional. There’s also the fact that he used to be a little delusional himself, one of the thousands of Japanese students afflicted with “Chunibyo”, so desperate to stand out that they’ve literally convinced themselves that they have secret knowledge and hidden powers. Unfortunately, that’s not the main part of Yuta`s problem. No, the REAL problem is that, even though HE’s no longer delusional, and Rikka MIGHT have been getting better, his OTHER female “friend,” Satone, his one true soul mate back when he was a chuuni, has ripped back into his life and she’s still epically and truly NUTS! How bad? Let’s just say that she prefers the name Sophia Ring SP Saturn VII; that she’s NOT happy that her partner in Chunibyo has cut her off; and that she’ll joyfully tear Yutta’s real world to pieces in order to get him back in her imaginary one! “Crazy in love” gets a whole new meaning as three fantasy worlds collide in CHUNIBYO DEMO KOI GA SHITAI! CHUNIBYO DEMO KOI GA SHITAI! will be available soon through select digital outlets with a home video release to follow in 2013. The series will also be streamed on the digital distributor Anime Network (schedule to be announced). Episodes will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Episode 1 will be available to watch for free. Episodes 2 - 12 will require a Premium Subscription.

About Sentai Filmworks

Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, producing hit series like HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD, TOWANOQUON, SAMURAI GIRLS, GUIN SAGA, NEEDLESS and ANGEL BEATS as well as high profile theatrical films such as GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES and APPLESEED. Sentai Filmworks’ programs can be found on home video distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23 Films, The Right Stuf and other good and fine distributors. Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network, Android Market and YouTube.

About Anime Network

Celebrating its 10th year, Anime Network is a leading broadcast and digital distributor of Japanese animation and Asian cinema in North America. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, 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 every household in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Online Streaming Service on our official website. This 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.