TMS Entertainment announces that they will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary with a special video campaign, showcasing never before released titles on the studio’s official YouTube channel.
To celebrate six decades of making anime history, the channel will host a month-long virtual party featuring daily releases of various catalog offerings as a thank-you to their dedicated fanbase. The campaign will begin Monday, August 5 and continue throughout the month of August.
The line-up includes:
Sonic X (JP) – August 5-9, 12-16
TMS will be releasing a select number of episodes from the Japanese language version of the hit anime Sonic X on their channel. This title is a fan favorite amongst the gaming community and continues to prove itself as a timeless classic in the TMS catalog.
This version features a different opening theme from the original North American broadcast version alongside scenes and dialogue only available in the Japanese release. This is a prime chance for fans to relive their childhood while still experiencing the novelty of Sonic in Japanese.
Big X – August 12
The anime that started it all! TMS Entertainment (known as Tokyo Movie at the time) undertook their first animation production in 1964 by adapting Osamu Tezuka’s Big X.
Previously thought to have been lost to time, the first episode of the anime has been miraculously recovered and digitized. This is the first time North American audiences will be able to view this anime in a special episode .
Big X originally debuted in Japan on August 3, 1964.
Super Dimension Century Orguss – August 19-23
A collaboration with mecha anime legend Shoji Kawamori, Super Dimension Century Orguss represents one of the many mecha projects TMS produced in the ’80s.
This is one of TMS Entertainment’s earlier projects and it still retains a significant cult following among mecha fans to this very day.
Lupin The IIIrd: Jigen’s Gravestone – August 26
Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon’s Blood Spray – August 28
Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko’s Lie – August 30
Directed by visionary animator Takeshi Koike, the Lupin the IIIrd series represents one of the most iconic TMS franchises with a mature twist. Koike combines the long-standing tradition of the Lupin the IIIrd series, beautifully encapsulating the entire 60 years of TMS history.
The 60th anniversary YouTube campaign is a chance for fans to relive classics that they know and love. Fans may even discover something new that might have gone under their radar.
These are only a few titles that highlight the 60-year long history, TMS Entertainment boasts a huge catalogue with both new and older series that are available to watch on streaming, home video, and on their official YouTube channel.
“Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of TMS Entertainment and having been able to work alongside them for all these years is something I am extremely proud of,” said Masami Tokunaga, Senior Vice President of TMS Entertainment USA. “I am very happy that we can finally see the first episode of Big X released to the public for the first time in North America. TMS Entertainment strives to provide our fanbase across the world with inspiring anime content, and I believe that the past 60 years are a testament to that achievement.”
During the TMS Entertainment 60th Anniversary Celebration month, fans can expect the following content in addition to the channel’s regular programmed offerings:
Week 1
- Monday, August 5
- Sonic X: Episode 1
- Tuesday, August 6
- Sonic X: Episode 2
- Wednesday, August 7
- Sonic X: Episode 3
- Thursday, August 8
- Sonic X: Episode 4
- Friday, August 9
- Sonic X: Episode 5
Week 2
- Monday, August 12
- Big X: (English Sub) ~ SPECIAL FIRST NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE
- Sonic X: Episode 6
- Tuesday, August 13
- Sonic X: Episode 5
- Wednesday, August 14
- Sonic X: Episode 5
- Thursday, August 15
- Sonic X: Episode 5
- Friday, August 16
- Sonic X: Episode 5
Week 3
- Monday, August 19
- Super Dimension Century Orguss: Episode 1, 2
- Tuesday, August 20
- Super Dimension Century Orguss: Episode 3, 4
- Wednesday, August 21
- Super Dimension Century Orguss: Episode 5, 6
- Thursday, August 22
- Super Dimension Century Orguss: Episode 7, 8
- Friday, August 23
- Super Dimension Century Orguss: Episode 9, 10
Week 4
- Monday, August 26
- Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen’s Gravestone
- Wednesday, August 28
- Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon’s Blood Spray
- Friday, August 30
- Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko’s Lie
