Series Makes Its Summer 2018 Simulcast Debut on HIDIVE Source: Sentai Filmworks, HIDIVE press releases Official Site: revuestarlight.com (Japan) Sentai Filmworks announced that has acquired the exclusive distribution rights to REVUE STARLIGHT (????? ??????????, Shojo ? Kageki Revuyuu Sutaaraito), produced by Kinema Citrus (MADE IN ABYSS), for USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands as well as Latin American countries and other select territories. After receiving a mysterious invitation to audition for a coveted spot with, Starlight, a popular musical revue troupe, star-struck contestants begin honing their talents and competing against each other for a chance of a lifetime. Among the hopefuls are childhood friends, Karen and Hikari, who once promised each other that they would take the stage together. With each contender working tirelessly hard to win, it’s the girls’ passionate dedication to their lifelong dream that’ll truly transform their performances as the curtains rise. Tomohiro Furukawa (ANGEL BEATS, INFINITE STRATOS) will direct the series with Hiroyuki Saita (FLIP FLAPPERS, HAIKYUu!!) as the lead character designer and Tatsuto Higuchi (INUYASHA, HANASAKU IROHA - BLOSSOMS FOR TOMORROW) in charge of the series composition. HIDIVE has licensed the REVUE STARLIGHT streaming rights from Sentai Filmworks for US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Latin America and other select territories. The first episode debuts July 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC with new episodes added weekly. HIDIVE plans an English-language DUBCAST edition of the series with each episode to be released within a few weeks following its original simulcast date on a schedule to be announced separately. A home video release will follow from Sentai Filmworks. For Sentai Filmworks’ latest announcements regarding this and other great titles, be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. For more information on upcoming HIDIVE shows, visit their official website and follow them on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/hidiveofficial Facebook: facebook.com/hidiveofficial Instagram: instagram.com/hidiveofficial
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