Anime Network to Simulcast 3 New Series in Late July!

HOUSTON, TX — July 22, 2011 - Broadcast and Digital Distributor Anime Network announces that 3 new series will begin simulcasting on their Online Streaming Service this month: the slice-of-life period series Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth -The Animation- (Ikoku Meiro no Croisée) the psychological detective mystery Heaven's Memo Pad (Kamisama no Memo-cho) and the sports comedy Ro-Kyu-Bu ~ Fast Break!

Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth -The Animation- (Ikoku Meiro no Croisée) In the late 19th century, Yune, a young Japanese girl, travels to Paris with the help of a Frenchman named Oscar. Once she arrives, Yune takes a job in Oscar's nephew's metal shop. Claude is uneasy with hiring such a young girl and, at first, Yune has some trouble settling into her new surroundings. However, over time, these individuals find - in spite of their vastly different ages, cultures and pasts - a special common ground and understanding. (Rated TV-PG)

Schedule:

Episode 1: Tues 7/26 @ 11 AM (Central)

Episode 2: Wed 7/27 @ 11 AM

Episode 3: Thur 7/28 @ 11 AM

Episode 4: Fri 7/29 @ 11 AM

Episodes 5 - 12: Fridays @ 11 AM (Central)

Note: This series will be free to watch - registration is required.

Heaven's Memo Pad (Kamisama no Memo-cho) Narumi Fujishima is an average high school student who prefers to keep to himself. Ayaka Shinozaki is the only member of the school's gardening club who works part-time at the Hanamaru Ramen Shop. After Ayaka persuades Narumi to join the club, he meets the mysterious Alice, a child-like genius detective who lives above the ramen shop. In time, Narumi begins helping Alice investigate a strange illegal drug, not understanding the dangerous ground he walks upon. (Rated TV-MA)

Schedule:

Episode 1: Sun 7/31 @ Noon (Central)

Episode 2: Mon 8/1 @ Noon

Episode 3: Tues 8/2 @ Noon

Episode 4: Wed 8/3 @ Noon

Episodes 5 - 12: Wednesdays @ Noon (Central)

Ro-Kyu-Bu ~ Fast Break! When his high school's basketball team is suspended for the season, Subaru Hasegawa refuses to just sit and warm the bench. Blocked by this bad luck, Subaru thinks he has found his opening when he is offered the coaching position of an elementary school girls' club. However, it looks like Subaru's slam-dunk is just a brick when he finds that these pint-sized players hog more than just the ball- they get all of the attention! Can a superstar wannabe find true satisfaction while playing sixth man to a team of five girls? (Rated TV-14)

Schedule:

Episode 1: Wed 7/27 @ 10:30 AM (Central)

Episode 2: Thur 7/28 @ 10:30 AM

Episode 3: Fri 7/29 @ 10:30 AM

Episode 4: Sat 7/30 @ 10:30 AM

Episodes 5 - 12: Saturdays @ 10:30 AM (Central)

ABOUT ANIME NETWORK

Anime Network is a leading broadcast and digital distributor of Japanese animation and Asian cinema in North America. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Anime Network was founded in 2002 and launched as one of the first VOD networks on most major cable providers. Anime Network's mission is to bring the best in anime programming to every household in North America. In addition to our VOD network, consumers can access our Online Streaming Service on our official website. This dynamic website, featuring an ever growing anime community, includes a subscription service that mirrors the VOD network and allows viewers to catch up on episodes they may have missed on broadcast. www.theanimenetwork.com

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