Hanabee Entertainment Licenses From the New World – Part 1 (Shin Sekai Yori)

KEY INFO

RELEASE DATE: 7TH MAY 2014
SRP – $59.99 (DVD) & $64.99 (BLU-RAY)

• Adapted from an award-winning novel by Yūsuke Kishi, published by Kodansha.
• From A-1 Pictures, in charge of titles such as Sword Art Online, anohana and tsuritama.
• Similar to: Psycho Pass, Mushishi and Ghost Hound.

SYNOPSIS

It's a tainted history for perfection.

A thousand years in to our future, Saki and her friends Satoru, Maria, Mamoru and Shun's world is falling apart at the seams. Lies and secrets run through this small and idyllic community filled with lush surroundings and quaint individuals. The heart of the matter may lie in their psychic abilities called “Juryoku” which, allows individuals to materialize their desires and has rendered technology obsolete.

But is this childhood group of friends prepared to discover the dark truth behind their world and its consequences? Or will they let everything they once knew fall to pieces at their feet?

FEATURES

• Includes first 13 episodes. Released in 2 parts.
• To be released in both DVD & Blu-Ray format.
• Dual language – English dub & Original Japanese audio.

QUOTES

“…this series is an absolutely fantastic experience. From start to finish, Shin Sekai Yori has an uncanny ability to draw the viewer in, making each episode a breeze to watch…it also delivers a plausible, well-thought out world that is both chilling and fascinating to behold.” – thenihonreview.com