I’m not softened to seeing an inactive title licensor leave the scene, but I am rather saddened that it’s Central Park Media… whose operators have been huge proponents of legal channels of distribution, getting up close and personal with fans, and altogether keeping anime an excitable, niche experience. It’s unfortunate to see them go; they’ve been around for so very long.

You know, just a couple of months ago, I purchased a discounted DVD of DARKSIDE BLUES for old time’s sake…