Crunchyroll Announces Streaming of Shin Koihime Muso Second Season
Anime Adaptation of BaseSon's Japanese Visual Novel Game to Stream Through World's Leading Asian Media Lifestyle Brand One Hour After First Airing in Japan
San Francisco, Calif. (April 8, 2010) - Crunchyroll, Inc., announced today the streaming commencement of the second season of Shin Koihime Muso, the anime based on the Japanese visual novel by BaseSon, a nearly all-female interpretation of the Chinese literary classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Title will become available each week via Crunchyroll's premium subscription and for free in standard definition with advertisements one week later. More information is on the official Shin Koihime Muso series page on Crunchyroll: http://www.crunchyroll.com/shinkoihimemuso.
Towards the end of the Han Dynasty, the world is in the throes of chaos and disorder. In a time when strength is needed, a hero is secretly sharpening her skills as a warrior of justice: her name is Kan'u Unchō. Kan'u will put her life on the line, test her strength and power, fighting to protect those in need. Together with Chōhi Ekitoku, they make a vow as sisters to forge down this path of justice, awaiting whatever fate has in store for them...
Now in Shin Koihime Muso, Kan'u and Chōhi explode into battle as they must again stand up and fight for peace during these turbulent times. Together they set out to assemble their team of warriors, eyes to the horizon and the many battles and adventures that awaits for them up ahead!
A live update of Crunchyroll's April 2010 lineup of titles can be viewed at http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup.
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