Upcoming TV Series “Space Dandy” to be Broadcast Simultaneously Worldwide
Tokyo, Japan, October 25, 2013 – Bandai Visual Co.,Ltd, a leader in the development and production of Japanese animation, announced the simultaneous TV broadcast of “Space Dandy” in Japan, North America and Asia, starting January 2014! This marks the first time that a Japanese TV anime series will be televised simultaneously in numerous countries.
[North America]
English production will be handled by FUNimation Entertainment, a Group 1200 Media Company,
in association with the Space Dandy Production Committee in Japan, and the series will be aired on
Adult Swim in North America in English. FUNimation has acquired the home entertainment,
digital, theatrical, and merchandise rights to the series.
[Asia]
The series will be aired on Animax Asia in various
countries in Asia except for Japan and Korea. The
countries which Animax Asia's service covers will be
announced soon. ODEX is the Asian licensee of the series.
ODEX and Animax Asia also announced the appearance of
two voice cast from “Space Dandy” at AFA Singapore,
which will be held from November 8th to 10th at Suntec
International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Junichi
Suwabe (voice of Dandy) and Yurin (voice of Honey) will
hold a stage event as well as autograph sessions at the
AFA booths of ODEX and Animax Asia.
[Oceania]
It was also announced that Madman Entertainment acquired the license of “Space Dandy” for
Australia and New Zealand, and the series will premiere simultaneously online in these countries
as it airs on Japanese TV. TV broadcast plans in Oceania are currently under negotiation.
Bandai Visual is currently in discussion with companies in Europe and Korea. Announcements for
these countries will be made soon.
About “Space Dandy”
Get ready to blast off with Space Dandy, a dazzling new anime from the entire creative team behind
“Cowboy Bebop”! General Director: Shinichiro Watanabe (“Cowboy Bebop”, and “Samurai
Champloo”), Director: Shingo Natsume (“Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos”),
Screenplay: Kimiko Ueno (Movie “Crayon Shinchan”), Dai Sato (“Cowboy Bebop”, “Eureka Seven”),
Keiko Nobumoto (“Cowboy Bebop”, “Wolf's Rain”) and many others, Character Design: Yoshiyuki
Ito (“Star Driver”), Spaceship Design: Thomas Romain (Satelight) (“Basquash!”), Theme Song:
Yasuyuki Okamura, Animation Production: Bones, Inc. (“Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood”, “Soul
Eater”, “EUREKA SEVEN AO”). Visit official website for more information about the series (Japanese):
http://space-dandy.com/
“Space Dandy” Synopsis
Space Dandy is a dandy in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels
across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever laid eyes on. Each new species he discovers
earns him a hefty reward, but this dandy has to be quick on his feet because it's first come – first
served! Accompanied by his sidekicks, a rundown robot named QT and Meow the cat-looking space
alien, Dandy bravely explores unknown worlds inhabited by a variety aliens. Join the best dressed
alien hunter in all of space and time as he embarks on an adventure that ends at the edge of the
universe!
About Bandai Visual Co.,Ltd
Bandai Visual Co.,Ltd, founded in August 1983, is a Japanese company that develops, produces
and distributes film, TV and home entertainment media. As a pioneer of the Japanese animation
scene Bandai Visual has constantly held the top-class market share in the genre and continues to
lead the market. Bandai Visual has also proven its expertise in creating and delivering quality
home entertainment media packaging in Japan. Using such key strategies, Bandai Visual hopes to
expand and emulate its success in North American and other international markets. Bandai Visual
Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings.
