Funimation Confirms Shikabane Hime Acquisition

FUNimation has confirmed its acquisition of North American digital, broadcast, theatrical, DVD and merchandising rights to the Gainax produced 13 episode horror/action anime television series Shikabane Hime: Aka (Corpse Princess: Red) from Japanese distributor King Record Co. The series premiered on Japanese television just weeks ago, on October 2nd.

The subtitled first episode will be offered for free online viewing on YouTube, Joost, Hulu and Funimation.com starting on the 24th. Permanent downloads will also be available from Funimation.com at $1.99 per episode.

Shikabane Hime: Aka is the first of two planned 13 episode Shikabane Hime anime series. FUNimation has not confirmed acquisition of distribution rights to the second series.

Source: ICv2