Right Stuf's Nozomi Entertainment Announces July 31 Deadline to Receive Name in DVD Credits for the Emma: A Victorian Romance – Season 2 DVD Collection

Second box set for critically acclaimed series scheduled for October 28, 2008


GRIMES, IA, July 24, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to make an announcement about the “fan credits” for the EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE – Season 2 DVD Collection, which is scheduled for release on October 28, 2008.


- The first 1,000 anime fans to pre-order the Season 2 DVD Collection from RightStuf.com as of 11:59 p.m. CDT on Thursday, July 31, 2008 will be recognized by name in a “special thanks” section of the DVD credits for the series' second box set.


PLEASE NOTE:

(a) Pre-orders will continue to be accepted for the EMMA - Season 2 DVD Collection. However, fans pre-ordering after July 31, 2008 will NOT be eligible to have their names in the DVD credits for the second box set.

(b) Fans who have pre-ordered the EMMA: A Victorian Romance – Season 2 DVD Collection and are eligible to have their names appear in the DVD credits for the second box set will receive a confirmation e-mail – with name customization instructions – in the days following the July 31 deadline.


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A “masterpiece that shows the true potential of anime as an international art form”
- Anime News Network

“…completely captivates and entrances.” “Highly recommended.” – AnimeOnDVD.com


“…if you're looking for a unique anime with some real heart then definitely give this one a shot.” “Highly recommended.” – DVD Talk's Anime Talk

“…there's really no way you can go wrong with this release.” - Otaku USA


“I am in love.” - Anime News Network's Shelf Life


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A historical drama set in late 19th-century London, the series chronicles the love story – and the complications that result – when Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, and William, an earnest suitor and member of the “gentry” class, fall for each other.

Spanning a total of 24 episodes between the two seasons, this anime adaptation of Kaoru Mori's manga features direction by Tsuneo Kobayashi (The Twelve Kingdoms, Glass Mask OAV, Super GALS!) and scripting by Mamiko Ikeda (Sgt. Frog, Fruits Basket, Princess Tutu). The original manga was honored with an Excellence Prize at the 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival and is available to North American readers via DC Comics' CMX Manga imprint.

The Emma: A Victorian Romance – Season 1 DVD Collection was released on June 24, 2008 and is now available.

Visit emma.rightstuf.com to pre-order the Emma: A Victorian Romance Season 2 DVD Collection and for more about Emma – including an interview with series creator, Kaoru Mori, and extensive previews of the original manga.


About EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE – Season 2

In a time when social standing dictates one's future, can love truly conquer all? Emma and William's story continues! Contains the complete 12-episode second season (a.k.a. “Second Act”), plus “Episode 0: Intermission,” a recap/preview released prior to the start of the Season 2 telecast in Japan.


EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE – Season 2 DVD Collection
Pre-Book: 9/30/2008
Street Date: 10/28/2008
Runtime: Approximately 325 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Color
Genre: Romance / Historical
Suggested Rating: 7+


Format: DVD (2.0 Japanese, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)
Catalog #: RSDVD0806
ISBN: 1-57032-799-8
UPC: 7-42617-0806-2-3
SRP: $49.99

Discs: 4
Case Qty: Approx. 9

DVD Features:
Scene access, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for Japanese dialogue, English subtitles and English on-screen translations. PLUS: More features to be announced.


* Cover Art: Not yet available.
EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE 2 © Kaoru Mori • ENTERBRAIN, INC./Emma 2 Production Committee.
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** Product specifications and content may be subject to change.


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Currently celebrating its 21st 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.

Nozomi Entertainment, Right Stuf's production division, is dedicated to the highest quality releases. 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, Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars, Ninja Nonsense, To Heart, The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye, Emma: A Victorian Romance, Maria Watches Over Us and ARIA, Right Stuf and Nozomi Entertainment produce quality programming for fans of all ages and interests. For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com and www.nozomient.com.