Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: konodan.com (Japan), thisboycanfightaliens.com (US) Special Thanks to David Williams
Sentai Filmworks proudly continues the company’s commitment to showcasing the newest and most innovating creators and films in the anime field with their latest short film acquisition, THIS BOY CAN FIGHT ALIENS! (??????????????, Kono Danshi, Uchuu-jin to Tatakaemasu, 2011). Produced by CoMix Wave, which helped initiate the current revolution in independent anime production with the works of Makoto Shinkai (VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR, THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS) that have inspired a whole new wave of animators in Japan, THIS BOY CAN FIGHT ALIENS! was written and created by director Soubi Yamamoto, who is making her long format animation debut after producing animation for video games and cell phones. When aliens suddenly invade the world, Earth seems to be fighting a losing battle until Arikawa, one of the defense command staff, accidentally discovers a young man lying on a hill. Tests soon prove the impossible: this one teenager, Kakashi, has the power to defeat the attackers! Unfortunately, Kakashi has also lost his memory, and with it the knowledge of how to actually use his power. Moving Kakashi in with himself and his own commander, Shiro, Arikawa accidentally starts a strange triangle of emotions and relationships. A triangle that threatens the fate of the planet as Kakashi begins to question his own motivations! THIS BOY CAN FIGHT ALIENS! will soon be available digitally, with a home video release on DVD & BD scheduled for later this year. Look for it on Facebook at facebook.com/thisboycanfightaliens.
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.