KIMBA, THE WHITE LION Complete Series on DVD

Entire 52-Episode Television Series Available on July 9th Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: kimba.rightstuf.com

Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce the KIMBA, THE WHITE LION Complete Series DVD set will be available on July 9, 2013. This new DVD set repackages all 52 episodes of KIMBA, THE WHITE LION as it aired on television in the United States, with remastered video (from the previous collections) and an English-language audio track. It is housed in a slim-profile, chipboard collectible box featuring art from the series. From Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Astro Boy and one of Japanese animation’s great pioneers, KIMBA, THE WHITE LION was one of the first anime classics to air on American television in the 1960s, and the very first Japanese animated series to be broadcast in color. Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular designs, pioneering animation techniques and gentle stories. Kimba`s enchanting adventures of friendship, jungle survival and harmony return once again in this beautifully restored complete DVD collection, ready to be introduced to a whole new generation of fans. Join Kimba along with his pals Pauly the Parrot, Daniel Baboon, and a charming assortment of other loveable characters, as he follows in the footsteps of his late father, the great lion king, making the jungle a safer, better place for everyone to live. This 11-disc Limited Ultra Edition release features all 52 color episodes, with completely restored video, English audio and presented in order according to Osamu Tezuka`s original storyline. With interviews with Fred Ladd, deleted scenes, the original Japanese pilot episode and more, animation fans young and old will fall in love with the adventures of the original lion king! Visit kimba.rightstuf.com for more information, to view the trailer and to pre-order KIMBA, THE WHITE LION on DVD. KIMBA, THE WHITE LION Complete Series Format: DVD Street Date: 7/9/2013 Runtime: 1,145 minutes Genre: Adventure, Family, Nostalgia Suggested Rating: All Ages Audio: English (Mono) Video: 4:3, Color Catalog #: RSDVD1382 ISBN: 1-57032-661-4 UPC: 7-42617-1382-2-5 SRP: $69.99 Discs/Set: 11 KIMBA, THE WHITE LION (Jungle Taitei/ Jungle Emperor Leo) © Tezuka Production Co., Ltd./Mushi Production Co., Ltd.

ABOUT RIGHT STUF, INC.

Currently celebrating its 25th year in business, Right Stuf, Inc. was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation ("anime") industry, as both an anime producer/distributor and a retailer. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products, as well as the anime and manga industry, in general, through its online storefront at RightStuf.com and a variety of media including podcasts and special publications. Its video and print publishing division includes the Nozomi Entertainment, Lucky Penny, and 5 Points Pictures studio-labels.

ABOUT NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT

A publishing division of Right Stuf, Inc., Nozomi Entertainment is its signature label, dedicated to high-quality releases for collectors. True to the Japanese word that inspired its name, Nozomi’s focus is on “what fans want.” By focusing on a limited number of anime properties each year, the Nozomi production team ensures each release receives the care and attention to detail it deserves. From anime classics like Astro Boy, Kimba and Gigantor to modern comedies, dramas and favorites such as The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, His and Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Ninja Nonsense, The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye, Emma: A Victorian Romance, Maria Watches Over Us, ARIA, Gakuen Alice, Rental Magica, Dirty Pair, Junjo Romantica and Revolutionary Girl Utena, Nozomi Entertainment releases quality programming for fans of all ages and interests. For more information, visit rightstuf.com and nozomient.com.