Saikano OVA (aka Saishuuheiki Kanojo - Another Love Song) - Viz
License announced at Anime Expo 2005. [ source: AoD ]
Saiyuki Movie (aka Gensou Maden Saiyuki: Requiem) - ADV Films
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Saiyuki RELOAD - Geneon
License announced at Anime Central 2004. [ source: ANN ]
Saiyuki RELOAD Gunlock - Geneon
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. DVD release in 2006. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Sakigake!! Cromartie High (aka Charge!! Cromartie High) - ADV Films
License announced at A-Kon 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Sakura Taisen: Le Nouveau Paris - Funimation
License "announced" by sending a Cease & Desist letter to AnimeSuki.
Sakura Wars ~ Ecole de Paris (3rd OVA) - Funimation
Licensed by Funimation. Geneon has the Movie, ADV Films has the rest (TV and other OVA).
Salaryman Kintaro - ArtsmagicDVD
Licensed by ArtsmagicDVD, first DVD set to be released in May 2005.
Samurai 7 - Funimation
License announced at their Anime Weekend Atlanta panel [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Samurai Champloo - Funimation
License announced by Geneon at Anime Expo 2003. 31st December 2008 Funimation have now obtained the license. [ source: Funimation, ANN ]
Samurai Deeper Kyo - Media Blasters
Licensed by Media Blasters. Nearly completely out on DVD.
Samurai Harem (aka Asu no Yoichi) - Sentai Filmworks
License announced through press release. DVD set out in May 2010. [ source: AoD Forum ]
Sasami: Mahou Shoujo Club - Funimation
License announced at Otakon 2007. Release planned for 2008 [ source: AoD ]
Save Me! Lollipop (aka Mamotte! Lollipop) - Funimation
License announced through press release. All 13 TV episodes to be released in a single boxset during late 2008. [ source: ANN ]
Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei - Media Blasters
License announced through DVD solicitation. First DVD due May 2010. [ source: ANN ]
School Rumble - Funimation
License announced at Otakon 2006 for both the first and second series as well as the OVA. Release due in 2007 [ source: ANN ]
Scrapped Princess - Bandai
In an interview with John Oppliger from AN Entertainment, he mentioned there were 3 titles they wanted to get, but were already licensed by other companies. Two of those titles (Stellvia and Princess Tutu) have already been confirmed, but Scrapped Princess has not yet been. One company that may have the license is NuTech, as they recently announced to have licensed all Ken Groove Productions properties, of which Scrapped Princess is one. License announced (by Bandai) at Anime Expo 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Sekirei - Funimation
Funimation will release the series on DVD sometime in 2010. [ source: ANN ]
Sekirei ~Pure Engagement~ - Funimation
License announcement includes the streaming rights when the show starts to air. [ source: ANN ]
Sengoku Basara - Funimation
Funimation has announced the license, but no details have been made yet. [ source: ANN ]
Sengoku Basara Two - Funimation
License includes streaming rights when the show begins airing. [ source: ANN ]
Sentou Yousei Yukikaze - Bandai
Licensed by Bandai.
Serial Experiments Lain (License Rescue) - Funimation
ADV Films company website "hacked by the frog". Expected release Feb 2007. Update 4th July, Anime Expo 2008. License taken over by Funimation but only the first 2 seasons (episodes 1 to 103) have been confirmed. [ source: ADV Films, ANN ]
Shadow - Super Techno Arts
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. [ source: AoD Forum ]
Shadow Skill - ADV Films
Licensed by ADV. Trailer now available on their DVD Trailers page [ source: ADV ]
Shadow Warrior Chronicles (aka Utawarerumono) - ADV Films
The first release is expected in early 2007. [ source: ANN, AnimeOnDVD ]
Shadowstar Narutaru - Central Park Media
On DVD release schedule for 2005 (4 volumes: 4/12 - 10/11). They released this information in order to reassure customers that they will continue to release after their merger with Warner Entertainment Group. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Shakugan no Shana - Geneon
License announced at Anime Expo 2005. [ source: ANN ]
Has already been airing on US television. According the Soldats, 4Kids has all episodes of Shaman King.
Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed - Bandai Visual USA
License announced through press release. The 13 TV episodes to be released over 7 DVDs starting May 2008. [ source: Company Website ]
Shigurui: Death Frenzy - Funimation
License announced through press release. All 12 TV episodes to be released in 2009. [ source: AnimeOnDVD, ANN ]
Shikabane Hime: Aka - Funimation
License announced through press release. Funimation will stream subtitled episodes through Hulu, YouTube, Joost and FUNimation.com for free. [ source: AoD Forum Post ]
Shiki - Funimation
License announcement includes the streaming rights when the anime starts airing. [ source: ANN ]
Shin Getter Robo (2004) - Geneon
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. DVD release early 2005. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Shingetsutan Tsukihime - Geneon
Geneon's Japanese branch handled the DVD release in Japan. Geneon is releasing the soundtrack in the US. And recently they've also registered the domain tsukihimedvd.com. It was thus just a matter of time until the license was announced at Anime Central 2004. [ source: ANN ]
Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica - Sentai Filmworks
Complete series coming in November, 2009 [ source: ANN ]
Shonen Onmyoji (aka Shounen Onmyouji) - Geneon
Release date expected to be July 2007. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Shuffle! - Funimation
License announced through Funimation website. First volume planned Summer 2007. [ source: Funimation Site ]
Shukufuku no Campanella (aka Blessing of the Campanella) - Funimation
Streaming soon, with a home media release in 2011 [ source: ANN, Mania ]
Shura no Toki - Media Blasters
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. [ source: EnviroSphere ]
Simoun - Media Blasters
License revealed at Anime Central 2007. [ source: Okazu Blog ]
Sister Princess - ADV Films
License announced at Anime Expo 2003. Dub cast selected, so DVD release soon. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Slam Dunk - Toei
Geneon Entertainment announced an agreement with leading Japanese anime producer Toei Animation to distribute the company's animation programs on DVD in the U.S. and Canada. This is one of their first titles together. [ source: ANN ]
Slayers Evolution-R - Funimation
License announced through press release. [ source: ANN ]
Slayers Premium - ADV Films
License announced at Anime Expo 2003. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Slayers Revolution - Funimation
License announced through their company website. [ source: Funimation, ANN ]
License "announced" by sending a Cease & Desist letter to fansub group Shinsen-Subs. Officially announced at Anime Expo 2006. Initially believed to be released under the name of Origin in the US, due to the way the C&D letter was written, however Origin is an unrelated movie also licensed by Funimation. [ source: ANN ]
Someday's Dreamers (aka Mahou Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto) - Geneon
License announced at Anime Central 2003. Already completely available on DVD at time of writing. [ source: Geneon ]
Sora no Otoshimono (aka Heaven's Lost Property) - Funimation
Licensed announced with series shipping in 2011. [ source: ANN ]
Sora no Woto (aka So-Ra-No-Wo-To) - Rightstuf
License announced with release date sometime in 2011. [ source: ANN ]
Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo (aka The Girl Who Leapt Through Space) - Bandai
License announced through their company website. [ source: Funimation, ANN ]
Special A - Sentai Filmworks
First DVD collection coming in November, 2009 [ source: ANN ]
Speed Grapher - Funimation
Announced at AnimeNext 2005. Rumours already pointed to Funimation since April 2005 because of the domain registration for speedgrapher.com. [ source: ANN ]
Spice and Wolf - Funimation
License announced at Anime Boston 2009. [ source: ANN ]
Spice and Wolf II - Funimation
License announced at Anime Boston 2010. [ source: AoD Forum ]
Spiral - Funimation
License announced at Sakura Con 2004. [ source: ANN ]
Spirit of the Past (aka Gin-iro no kami no Agito) - Funimation
Scheduled for a theatrical run in December 2006, with a DVD release following in the first quarter of 2007. [ source: ANN ]
Star Ocean EX - Geneon
License announced at Otakon 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Starship Operators - Geneon
License announced at Anime Boston 2005.
Stellvia (aka Uchuu no Stellvia) - Geneon
License announced at Anime Boston 2004. DVD release Summer/Fall 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Step Up Love Story (aka Futari Ecchi) - Media Blasters
License announced at Anime Expo 2007. [ source: AoD ]
Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry (aka Soukou no Strain) - Funimation
License announced through press release. All 13 TV episodes to be released in a single boxset March 2009. [ source: ANN ]
Strait Jacket - Manga Entertainment
License announced at Anime Expo 2007. Manga Entertainment will co-produce the OVA and will plan for a release in August 2008. [ source: ANN, AoD ]
Stratos4 - Bandai
License announced at Anime Expo 2003. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Stratos4 (OVA) - Bandai
License announced at Katsucon 2005. [ source: Envirosphere ]
Strawberry Panic - Media Blasters
License announced at Anime Expo 2007. [ source: AoD ]
Strike Witches 2 - Funimation
Streaming episodes soon (a week after airing once caught up), with DVDs arriving in 2011. [ source: ANN, Mania ]
Submarine 707R (OVA) - Geneon
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. DVD release November 2004. [ source: AoD Forum ]
Sukisho (aka Suki na Mono wa Suki Dakara Shouganai!!) - Media Blasters
License announced through DVD solicitation (and confirmed by ANN). First volume (of three) out on October 11, 2005 at MSRP $19.95. [ source: DVD Pacific ]
DVD Complete Collection to be released on 16 November 2010. [ source: ANN ]
Tales of Phantasia - Geneon
Geneon USA is listed in the credits.
Tales of the Abyss - Bandai
Licensed announced with no details available. [ source: ANN ]
Tayutama ~Kiss on my Deity~ - Sentai Filmworks
Complete subbed DVD set will ship on March 16, 2010. [ source: ANN ]
Tears to Tiara - Sentai Filmworks
First DVD collection coming in November, 2009 [ source: ANN ]
Tenbatsu! Angel Rabbie - RJP-Pro
Reported on Animenation's site and on AnimeOnDVD, "At this past weekend's Anime Expo convention, new entrant to the domestic anime licensing business RJP-Pro announced its acquisition of translation and distribution rights to the Tenbatsu Angel Rabbie anime OAV and video game." A press release has now confirmed this news. The OVA is intended to be included on a hybrid DVD-ROM along side with the PC game. Price (MSRP) $19.95 for regular edition and $24.95 for special edition. Expected to go on sale at Comic Con and Otakon. [ source: AnimeNation, AnimeOnDVD ]
Tenchi GXP - Funimation
Licensed by Funimation. Being released on DVD at time of writing. [ source: Official Site ]
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OAV 3 - Funimation
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Tenjou Tenge - Geneon
License announced at Licensing International 2004. DVD release spring 2005.
Tetsujin 28-go (2004) - Geneon
License announced through press release (it is mentioned briefly in Appleseed press release). [ source: PR Newswire ]
Tetsuwan Birdy Decode - Funimation
Funimation will release the series on DVD sometime in 2010 (with season 2). [ source: ANN ]
Tetsuwan Birdy Decode:02 - Funimation
Funimation will release the series on DVD sometime in 2010 (with season 1). [ source: ANN ]
Texhnolyze - Geneon
License announced at Anime Expo 2003. DVD release Summer/Fall 2004. Update 2010-07-02 License rescue by Funimation at Anime Expo 2010. [ source: ANN (2010) ]
The Daichis - Earth Defence Family (aka Chikyu Bouei Kazoku) - Geneon
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. DVD release December 2004 and will be 3 DVDs at $24.95 MSRP. [ source: AoD Forum ]
The Disappearance of Haurhi Suzumiya (aka Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu) - Bandai
Bandai will premiere the film in San Francisco on May 21 with a theatrical run in Hawaii in June. The DVD will come later this year co-produced by Bang-Zoom Entertainment. [ source: ANN ]
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (aka Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo) - Bandai
License announced at the 2007 New York Anime Festival. [ source: ANN ]
The Law of Ueki - Geneon
License announced at the New York City Licensing Show 2005. [ source: GATV ]
The Legend of the Legendary Heroes - Funimation
License includes the streaming rights when the show starts airing. [ source: ANN ]
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Bandai
License announced as part of an on-line marketing campaign. [ source: ANN ]
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009) (aka Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu) - Bandai
The linked article said that the video includes the producer saying that the "contract has been signed," but no mention of any release dates yet for the dubbed DVDs. [ source: ANN ]
The Place Promised In Our Early Days (aka Beyond the Clouds; Kumo no Mukou, Yakusoku no Basho) - ADV Films
Although news had leaked earlier, ADV Films finally confirmed the license at Anime Boston 2005. This movie is supposed to get a limited theatrical release (as well as DVD release of course). [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
The Sacred Blacksmith (aka Seiken no Blacksmith) - Funimation
The DVD set will ship in the fall of 2010. [ source: ANN ]
The Skull Man - Sentai Filmworks
Complete subbed set will ship on February 2, 2010. [ source: ANN ]
The Story of Saiunkoku (aka Saiunkoku Monogatari) - Geneon
Licensed announced through a news mailing sent out by Geneon to retailers. First volume out on DVD on 2007/07/24. [ source: AoD Forum ]
The Tatami Galaxy (aka Yojō-Han Shinwa Taikei) - Funimation
Funimation will simulcast this title within an hour of broadcast starting Thursday July 22 at 11:45 am CDT. [ source: ANN ]
The Third - Rightstuf
License announced through advertising on AnimeOnDVD.com. License partner is Kadokawa Pictures, actual US anime studio (RightStuf) announced at New York Comic Con 2007. [ source: The Third site ]
The Twelve Kingdoms (aka Juuni Kokki) - Media Blasters
Licensed by Media Blasters. Being released on DVD at time of writing.
The Wallflower (aka Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) - ADV Films
First DVD scheduled for release on 18th December, 2007. The 25 episodes will be released over 6 DVDs. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Tide Line Blue - Bandai
Release date expected to be Summer 2007. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
To Heart - Rightstuf
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (aka A Certain Scientific Railgun) - Funimation
Licensed "discovered" during Geneon Universal's panel at AX. At Funimation's AX 2010 panel, a 2011 date of release was also announced. [ source: ANN, ANN (2) ]
Toaru Majutsu no Index (aka A Certain Magical Index) - Funimation
License announced with a 2011 date of release. [ source: ANN ]
Tokko - Manga Entertainment
Manga Entertainment are listed in the credits. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Tokyo Majin - ADV Films
License announced through Anime News Network website. License includes second act (due to air July 2007). [ source: ANN ]
Tokyo Mew Mew (aka Tokyo Mew Mew) - 4Kids
License announced by press release. Initial news seem to indicate the title would be heavily edited (as the proposed name Hollywood Mew Mew would indicate), but the later press release doesn't mention it. [ source: ANN, Press Release ]
Tokyo Underground - Geneon
License announced at Otakon 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
ToLOVERU (aka To Love-Ru) - Sentai Filmworks
First boxset solicited for December 2009 release, distributed by Section23.
Update 2009-12-04: The second boxset will ship on February 16. 2009 [ source: ANN, ANN (2) ]
Toradora! - NIS
Pre-Orders will begin in late-Feburary 2010; shipping in April. [ source: ANN ]
Toward the Terra (Movie) - Rightstuf
License announced at Anime Expo 2008. This license covers the movie from 1980. The TV series from 2007 is licensed by Bandai Entertainment. [ source: Official site ]
Together with the new toy line for 2005 Hasbro announced that Cartoon Network will air this show in summer 2005. [ source: Hasbro ]
Transformers: Masterforce - Metrodome
Metrodome (UK) has announced a DVD release of Transformers - The Takara Collection, Volume 2 - Masterforce for 2006. [ source: DVD Times ]
Transformers: The Headmasters - Metrodome
Metrodome (UK) has announced a DVD release of Transformers - The Takara Collection Vol 1 - Headmasters for 26th September 2005. [ source: DVD Times ]
Transformers: Victory - Metrodome
Metrodome (UK) has announced a DVD release of Transformers - The Takara Collection, Volume 3 - Victory for 2006. [ source: DVD Times ]
Tree of Palme - ADV Films
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Trigun: Badlands Rumble - Funimation
Announcement of the film for theatrical release in 2011 before the DVD release. [ source: ANN ]
Trinity Blood - Funimation
Previously just a rumor, because of the "whois" record of tryinityblood.tv, Trinity Blood is now considered licensed. As expected, due to licensing pattern and quotes by studio representatives, Funimation announced the acquisition at AnimeExpo 2005. [ source: ANN, AnimeOnDVD ]
Tristia of the Deep-Blue Sea - Pathfinder Home Entertainment
License announced via website, release date of first DVD is Dec 14th 2004 [ source: Pathfinder ]
True Tears - Bandai Visual USA
License announced through press release. [ source: Company Website ]
Tsubasa (aka Tsubasa Chronicle) - Funimation
License "announced" by sending a Cease & Desist letter to a large anime fansub torrent site and the fansub group Shinsen-Subs. The license has recently been confirmed in an article in the February 2006 issue of Anime Insider. [ source: ANN ]
Tsubasa Chronicle 2nd Season - Funimation
License announced at Anime Expo 2007. DVD release due in 2008. [ source: AoD ]
Tsubasa: Shunraiki (aka Tsubasa: Thunder Spring Chronicles) - Funimation
License actually announced in March, but no details of a release have been made yet. [ source: ANN ]
Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations - Funimation
License actually announced in March, but no details of a release have been made yet. [ source: ANN ]
Tsukuyomi ~ Moon Phase ~ - Funimation
License announced on Funimation website. The flash animation on top of the page now repots "Funimation announces MoonPhase. Coming to DVD in the Summer of 2006." [ source: Funimation website ]
Turn A Gundam - Bandai
Licensed announced with no details available. [ source: ANN ]
Tweeny Witches (aka Mahou Shoujo Tai) - Media Blasters
There was no real announcement yet (that we know of), but the series has been mentioned by John Sirabella of Media Blasters on the AnimeOnDVD forums. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
UFO Princess Valkyrie (aka Enban Koujo Warukyure) - ADV Films
License announced at Pacific Media Expo 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD, ANN ]
Ultra Maniac TV - Geneon
License announced at Otakon 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
URDA: Third Reich - Media Blasters
License announced by DVD solicitation via press release. [ source: ANN ]
Utakata (aka Uta~Kata) - Sentai Filmworks
DVD Complete Collection to be released on 2 November 2010. [ source: ANN ]
Vampire Knight - Viz
Licensed announced, but no details at this time. [ source: ANN ]
Vampire Knight: Guilty - Viz
License announced through Facebook, which mentions "keep an eye out for VK: Guilty, coming soon!". No further details available. [ source: Facebook ]
Vandread - Funimation
Funimation have now obtained the license from Geneon. [ source: Funimation, ANN ]
Venus Versus Virus - ADV Films
License announced at Otakon 2007. Release planned for November 2007 [ source: AoD ]
Vexille - Funimation
License announced at Comic Con International 2007. Funimation will bring the movie to U.S. theatres in 2008 followed by the DVD release. [ source: ANN, AnimeOnDVD ]
Victorian Romance Emma (1st and 2nd season) - Rightstuf
License announced at Anime Expo 2007. To be released as two season boxsets. [ source: Press Release ]
Viewtiful Joe - Geneon
The Hollywood Reporter writes: "Viewtiful Joe, a cross-media franchise launched as a video game, is set to replicate its Japanese success in the United States. Anime specialist Geneon Entertainment said Friday that it has acquired all North American merchandising, television and home entertainment rights to the TV Tokyo Medianet property." [ source: Hollywood Reporter ]
Wagaya no Oinari-sama (aka Our Home's Fox Deity) - NIS
Will be released as "Our Home's Fox Deity", later in 2010. [ source: ANN ]
Wandaba Style - ADV Films
License announced at San Diego Comic Con 2003. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Wedding Peach - ADV Films
License announced at Fanime 2003.
Welcome to the N.H.K. - ADV Films
License announced at Anime Central 2007. First DVD scheduled for release on 2nd October. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
When They Cry - Higurashi (aka Higurashi no Naku Koro ni) - Geneon
License announced in connection with Anime News Network's "Guess the Geneon License #2" contest. First volume is expected June 2007. [ source: ANN ]
Wings of Rean - Bandai
License announced at Anime Expo 2006. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Witch Hunter Robin - Bandai
License announced at Anime Boston 2003. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Witchblade - Funimation
License announced during a panel at the WizardWorld 2006 Convention in Philadelphia. [ source: Comic Book Resources ]
Wolf's Rain - Bandai
License announced at Anime Expo 2003. Will be dubbed by same studio as Cowboy Bebop. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
World Destruction (aka Sands of Destruction) - Funimation
License announced via a press release. DVD release in Spring 2010 to coincide with the Nintendo DS release of the game of the same name. [ source: ANN ]
World of Narue (aka Narue no Sekai) - Central Park Media
License announced at Anime Expo 2003. Already completely out on DVD in one boxset. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Xenosaga: The Animation - ADV Films
First DVD scheduled for release on 11th September, 2007. The 12 episodes will be released over 3 DVDs. [ source: IGN ]
XXXHolic - Funimation
According to the February issue of Anime Insider, FUNimation have acquired the anime license for this film. [ source: ANN, ICv2 ]
xxxHolic (TV) - Funimation
License "announced" by sending a Cease & Desist letter to AnimeSuki. License later confirmed at Anime Expo 2007, due for 2008 DVD release. [ source: AoD ]
Yawara - AnimEigo
License announced on their company website, first boxset expected to be released in 2007 [ source: AnimEigo ]
Yoake Mae yori Ruri-iro na -Crescent Love- (aka Brighter than the Dawning Blue) - Section23 Films
DVD Complete Collection will be released on 1 June 2010 [ source: ANN ]
You're Under Arrest II - Sentai Filmworks
First DVD collection coming in November, 2009 [ source: ANN ]
You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle - Sentai Filmworks
The first subbed DVD set will ship on March 9, 2010. [ source: ANN ]
Yozakura Quartet - Sentai Filmworks
The complete subbed DVD set will ship on March 2, 2010. [ source: ANN ]
Yugo the Negotiator - ADV Films
License announced at Anime Overdose 2005 (an anime convention).
Yumeria - ADV Films
License announced at Anime Expo 2004. [ source: AnimeOnDVD ]
Zatch Bell (aka Konjiki no Gash Bell!!) - ?
Will air on Cartoon Network in Spring of 2005. Actual US distributor (licensee) is unknown, although there is a strong relationship between ShoPro Entertainment (the licensor) and Viz Entertainment. Futhermore, the domain gashbell.com has been registered by Funimation. [ source: ICv2 ]
Zegapain - Bandai
Bandai Entertainment announced the license at Sakura Con 2007. [ source: AnimeOnline ]
