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CRUNCHYROLL AND MARVELOUS ENTERTAINMENT TO TRANSPORT FANS TO IMPERIAL CHINA

Sequel to Adaptation of Visual Novel Game Coming to Crunchyroll

San Francisco, CA and Tokyo, Japan (October 7, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and
Marvelous Entertainment announces today the addition of SHIN KOIHIME MUSO to
Crunchyroll's Fall 2009 Anime Lineup. Adapted from BaseSon's Japanese visual
novel game with a nearly all-female interpretation of the Chinese literary
classic ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS, SHIN KOIHIME MUSO is animated by
Dogakobo and features returning cast members Emi Motoi, Erika Narumi, Hiroka
Nishizawa, Maki Kobayashi, and Nami Kurokawa in lead voice-acting roles.
More information can be found at http://www.crunchyroll.com/.

"SHIN KOIHIME MUSO exemplifies everything which hardcore anime fans are
looking for in anime today," said Vince Shortino, President of Crunchyroll's
Japan office. "Its ornate visuals, character relationships and fan service
all create the ideal core show for the Fall."

SHIN KOIHIME MUSO will be available worldwide outside of Japan, Hong Kong,
Taiwan, and French-speaking Europe in standard definition free of charge to
all visitors of Crunchyroll's website and across the Crunchyroll network one
week after airing in Japan. Crunchyroll's Anime Members will receive early
access to the program.

All fans can enjoy all content on the site for free, but Crunchyroll Anime
Members benefits include higher quality streams of all shows (in some cases
at 720p High Definition Video) with no advertisement and early access to all
simulcast shows as early as one (1) hour after its Japan Broadcast.
Crunchyroll Anime Membership costs as little as $5 a month and goes directly
towards supporting Japan Animation companies. More information, including a
two week free trial membership can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/.

Title Synopsis:

SHIN KOIHIME MUSO
Towards the end of the Han Dynasty, the world is in the throes of chaos and
disorder.
In a time when strength is needed, a hero is secretly sharpening her skills
as a warrior of justice: her name is Kan'u Unch?.  Kan'u will put her life
on the line, test her strength and power, fighting to protect those in need.
Together with Ch?hi Ekitoku, they make a vow as sisters to forge down this
path of justice, awaiting whatever fate has in store for them...

Now in SHIN KOIHIME MUSO, Kan'u and Ch?hi explode into battle as they must
again stand up and fight for peace during these turbulent times.  Together
they set out to assemble their team of warriors, eyes to the horizon and the
many battles and adventures that awaits for them up ahead!

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