Glass Maidens are from Venus and Cat Men are from Mars: Crunchyroll Teams with Fuji Creative Corporation
Online Media Distribution Giant to Stream GLASS MAIDEN and CAT MAN from FCC
San Francisco, CA and Tokyo, Japan (March 18, 2009) —Fuji Creative Corporation (FCC) and online media distribution giant, Crunchyroll, announce a digital partnership with the launch of the FCC anime titles GLASS MAIDEN and CAT MAN starting this spring. More information can be found at www.Crunchyroll.com <http://www.crunchyroll.com/> .
Fuji Creative Corporation Senior Director Yukio Sonobe states, "Crunchyroll is an exciting platform for FCC to utilize in our efforts to expand the reach of our digital contents which include not only anime but other unique forms of programs and series. We hope that by tapping into the global online audience, with Crunchyroll as a partner, the reach and popularity of our animation works will reach even more people."
"Fuji Creative Corporation a legendary Japanese content company," states Rob Pereyda, Crunchyroll K.K.'s Senior Director. "Being able to partner with FCC is truly an honor for Crunchyroll and we look forward to the many successes we will have together for years to come."
Title Synopses:
GLASS MAIDEN In the near-future...
Lags Town is located in a corner of Asia symbolizing a negative side of false prosperity.
A hard-boiled buddy story is staged in this town presenting spectacular gun-battles!
GLASS MAIDEN is a stylish and full-blown animation, and props and gadgets are depicted in meticulous detail whole through the story.
Having gone through 5 years of preparation, this original story is finally about to unfold...
CAT MAN
CAT MAN is a temperamental character with no time for other people. Living
in the city, he lives a solitary life and doesn't bother himself with the
rest of the world.
In his stubbornness, he sticks to his own way of doing things, but can't seem to find any peace of mind.
"Always in pursuit of the greater good... to what end?" he murmurs to himself. He tries to be cool and in control, but he also wants to find deeper meaning in his life.
Will CAT MAN ever find any rest for his troubled soul?
About Crunchyroll
Headquartered in San Francisco, California – Crunchyroll is hailed as a
leading online entertainment brand with the largest international online
community and destination focused on Asian entertainment including anime,
drama, music in addition to electronic entertainment and auto content.
Crunchyroll's distribution channel and partnership program delivers content
to over five million passionate fans worldwide. Crunchyroll is funded by the
premiere group Venrock. More information can be found at its website
http://www.Crunchyroll.com <http://www.crunchyroll.com/> .
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