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Sentai Filmworks Licenses “Is the Order a Rabbit?”

HOUSTON – Cat cafes beware: there’s a new contender for cute hopping its way over, and the order of the day is fluffy, white and full of bite in Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition, Is the Order a Rabbit? This slice of life comedy series is directed by Horiyuki Hashimoto (Angel Beats!, Devil Survivor 2) with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Kämpfer, Princess Resurrection), character design by Yousuke Okuda (Kuroko’s Basketball, Tari Tari) and animation production by WHITE FOX (SoniAni – Super Sonico the Animation, Tears to Tiara). Tea time has never been cuter or furrier! Get ready for a triple...

Sentai Filmworks Licenses "Is the Order a Rabbit?? Season 2"

HOUSTON, OCTOBER 6, 2015 – Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, Is the Order a Rabbit?? Season 2, as part of the Fall 2015 anime season lineup. Based on the manga from original creator Koi, this comedic slice of life continues the lighthearted fun established in the first season. Join Cocoa and all of her friends at Rabbit House for another round of feel-good teatime goodness! Hiroyuki Hashimoto reprises his role as director, as does Kazuyuki Fudeyasu with series composition. Also returning are the character designs of Yousuke Okude and musical compositions by Ruka Kawada. White...

“Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM” Hops to Sentai

HOUSTON, TX — September 24, 2020 — Sentai announced today that it acquired rights to Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM, the third season of the delightfully energetic slice-of-life anime series Is the Order a Rabbit?, for audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, South Africa, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, the Middle East, and North Africa. The colorful cast of Is the Order a Rabbit? is back to charm audiences as they beam cuteness, coffee and bunnies galore! Adapted from the four-panel manga series of the same name, Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM finds Cocoa,...

Sentai June 2024 Blu-ray Releases Includes Award-Winning OSHI NO KO Anime

Title: IS THE ORDER A RABBIT? (SEASON 1) COMPLETE COLLECTIONPublished by: SentaiDistributed by: Distribution SolutionsRun Time: 300 min.Street Date: 6/4/2024Format: BDLanguage: Japanese with English Subtitles SYNOPSIS: Going to a new school can be scary, and 15-year-old Cocoa is moving to a new town by herself where she’ll live and work in a boarding house/restaurant! Fortunately, Cocoa’s new place of residence/employment is The Rabbit House, which comes fully stocked with exactly what every lonely high school girl needs: a bunch of fantastic new friends! Yes, some of them are a little strange, and there’s definitely something odd about the restaurant’s...

Sentai Filmworks’ 2019 Black Friday Sale is Almost Here!

It’s that time of year again! No, we don’t just mean it’s time for turkey and delicious desserts. We mean it’s time to rush the doors of your local mall and hunt for discounted TVs and pressure cookers on Black Friday. But if that doesn’t sound like fun to you, we don’t blame ya; crowds aren’t really our speed, either. Luckily our Black Friday 2019 anime sale will help you take advantage of Black Friday discounts without leaving the comfort of your own home — and even better, we’re starting our Black Friday sale EARLY this year. Comfy-pants-wearers...

What is Iyashikei and Why Should You Care?

It’s the Japanese word for “healing.” However, in the context of an anime genre, it’s a show that’s specifically designed to have a relaxing, cathartic effect on anyone who watches it. What does that mean? Well, ever had a terrible day and all you want to do is something, anything, to get away from it all and de-stress? That’s precisely why this genre exists. The same concept exists here in the West. You might be more familiar with the term “feel-good.” Ever heard the phrase, “It’s the feel-good movie of the year”? That’s the Western equivalent. If you...

Our 7 Favorite Slice of Life Anime

Complex storylines filled with political intrigue and world-ending threats are all well and good, but there are times when you just want to watch an anime that’s a little more relaxing. That’s where the slice of life genre comes in. These are the stories that deal with characters going about their daily lives and are defined by simple plots, well-written characters, and even everyday drama. Slice of life shows are meant to slip the viewer into a more nuanced type of storytelling that focuses on character interactions rather than an overdramatic story arc. Here are some of our favorites! ...

Respect Your Anime Elders!

Anime elders don’t get enough respect, which is a shame. It is so common for stories within the medium to focus on the exploits of teenagers that people are often considered old if they’re over the age of 30. The main teenage cast are the ones who ultimately save the world or fall in love, but think about it for a moment: don’t they usually get the support of someone from an older generation? Ever notice how the absence of a parental figure is a prevalent trope in anime? The probability of a teenager missing one or even both of...

Journey to the Center of the Sentai Shop

We were feeling adventurous the other day, so we rolled up our sleeves, assembled our equipment and set off on an expedition deep within the heart of the Sentai Shop. Our mission? To bring back choice special-grade relics for all our fans to enjoy! We are proud to announce that our quest was successful and we’re ready to show off the fruits of our arduous labor! DISCOVERY OF BLU-RAY DISCS! It took blood, sweat, tears and hours of mining to break through into the first layer of the Sentai Shop. After emerging from the...

Just GIFs of Anime Characters with Coffee for National Coffee Day!

Today is National Coffee Day (September 29), aka, National “Celebrating that drink that allows people to be functional and not kill another human being at 7 AM” Day. Anime characters, just like us, love coffee too. Please enjoy these gifs of characters partaking of the simple joy of coffee. Happy National Coffee Day from… ClassicaLoid Guys, Beethoven-senpai spends an entire episode trying to consume the perfect cup of coffee. We’re sure coffee lovers can relate to the feelings of bliss this man is experiencing. Is the Order a Rabbit? We can...

Behind the Kuudere: Emotionless Anime Characters’ Secret Faces

What is a kuudere? They are the chill and cool ones in the dere-spectrum. Often, you will find that their favorite line is simply, “…”. Though they are often void of expression, these blank faces are nothing more than masks that hide what they’re really feeling. Take a Peak Behind the Kuudere Sakaki (Azumanga Daioh) No one ever really knows what Sakaki is thinking. This tall beauty is generally straight-faced… until something cute catches her eye! The real Sakaki loves to gush over all things kawaii, especially cats (often at the risk of her own...

Our Top 5 Anime Mascots

Anime mascots are capable of many things, from rejecting the laws of physics to being perverted souls hidden in deceivingly adorable bodies. As the constant companion of the main character, they become either the voice of reason, or comedic relief. Here are our top fluffies who we can’t help but want to cuddle (whether they want us to cuddle them or not!). Kokkuri-san (Gugure! Kokkuri-san) A protective force to Kohina, Kokkuri-san genuinely tries to do what is best for her by making her socialize and trying to diversify her diet (although, he is not always successful). Human life...

Happy Children’s Day! Our Favorite Anime Kids

Children’s Day in Japan is part of a collection of national holidays that make up Golden Week. The holiday falls annually on May 5th, and it’s meant to be a day to celebrate the unique qualities of children. While we at Sentai Filmworks can’t personally offer you Children’s Day mochi we can offer you this list of our favorite anime kids! 9 of Our Favorite Anime Kids Chiyo Mihama (Azumanga Daioh) If you’ve never gotten the “cooking is so fun!” ditty stuck in your head, then we know you haven’t seen Azumanga Daioh. Chiyo-chan...

Meme Monday #1

Before you realize… And subsequently move into denial… We have the cure for Monday blues and anything else getting you down. Memes. The best thing about memes is that they can take on many forms: a picture with simple text on it (per the kawaii example above), a video, a phrase, a joke - anything viral, really. Memes are the Internet’s version of an inside joke, and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of that. We put together a collection of a few of our favorite ones so far...

8 Cute Moe Anime Titles That Are Too Kawaii to Handle

First and foremost: what is moe? Pronounced “MOH-eh,” the generally accepted definition of this word is a feeling of adoration and excitement towards 2D characters. Moe, when used in English, seems to be a fully functioning adjective (ex. “Ermergerd! ‘Is the Order a Rabbit?’ is SUCH a moe anime title!”) For most anime fans, though, moe is a feeling inspired by visual and auditory stimulation from anime, manga, or video games. It’s a feeling that is just several degrees stronger than simply thinking something is “cute.” To be fair, there’s more than one way to moe, but...

New Year's Resolutions From Our Favorite Anime Klutzes

A common stereotype: the adorable and clumsy anime character that most of us can (and usually do) relate to at any given moment in our lives. If you’re one of those people that seem to attract projectiles to the head, or has a talent for tripping over flat surfaces, then you know EXACTLY how these anime klutzes feel! What kind of New Year’s resolutions do you think THESE clumsy anime characters might make? Nagate Tanikaze (Knights of Sidonia) Nagate has a talent for getting hit and falling unconscious every few episodes. Whether it’s because he...

Anime in Real Life 2015!

Last year, the team got together and tried to recreate dishes from our favorite 2014 titles. Our unofficial anime-in-real-life (Anime IRL) activity yielded such masterpieces as this creation from Is the Order a Rabbit?: Well, this year, WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN! What is Sentai Doing Again? During the week of Thanksgiving, we’ve asked seven staff members to come up with anime in-real-life creations. We’ll be taking inspiration from our hottest new shows, and we have PLENTY of noms noms to try to recreate. As a teaser, here’s a sneak-peak of the line up: ...

Anime Restaurants and Bars We Need in Real Life

The restaurants and bars in anime seem like a world away, and after a long day at work or school, surely we’re not the only ones who want to jump through the screen for a bite. While we can only imagine what it’s like to dine in these anime restaurants, we can dream. Abundant Crop of Hostesses Pub (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) The pub that main character Bell Cranel visits throughout the series glows with a jovial atmosphere and seems abundant with good food and interesting people. One...

Sentai Filmworks Licenses "Is the Order a Rabbit?? Season 2"

New Releases This Week: Dark Magic, Darker Coffee

Welcome to the Brew & Brew, a place where you can sip a nice cup of joe while learning the forbidden arts of black magic...or something like that. Familiar of Zero: F, the final season of the Familiar series, and Is the Order a Rabbit? both release today! Which brew are you interested in? THE FAMILIAR OF ZERO F Louise Francoise le Blanc de la Valliere is back, and along with her pet human Saito, is poised to rid herself of the nickname countless have come to know...

Sentai FIlmworks Announces July 2015 Release Schedule

The wait is finally over! The Sentai Filmworks July 2015 release schedule has been revealed, and along with it comes the highly anticipated release of one of 2014's brightest jewels, No Game No Life! Not only are we going to give Sora, Shiro and the rest of our group of players an English dub, but we're going all out with a Collector's Edition as well! Get ready to scream ASCHENTE! from the top of your lungs and check out what else is coming your way this July from Sentai: Title: ...

Sentai Filmworks Licenses “Is the Order a Rabbit?”

What is Iyashikei and Why Should You Care?

Respect Your Anime Elders!

Journey to the Center of the Sentai Shop

Tuesday New Releases: April 11, 2017

Tuesday New Releases: April 11, 2017 Is the Order a Rabbit? Season 2 It’s time to re-open the doors to Rabbit House, where good friends are ready to take on the next exciting adventure, and there’s always something unusual going on. After all, how many cafés have waitresses who collect firearms and a rabbit that actually talks? However, trouble may be burrowing into the Kafu residence when a magazine runs an article on places to eat and neglects to mention Rabbit House! Will an investigation into what’s been “haunting” Syaro’s...

Sweet Moments in Anime that Made You Feel Warm Inside

March 3rd is Make Someone Happy Day! In celebration, we wanted to give you sweet moments in anime that made us genuinely smile and laugh. Sweet and sugary moments happen all the time in anime, sometimes when you least expect it. Some are filled with hilarious antics, and others with cute interludes of real life. Here is our list of top feel good anime moments! Butt Tree (My Love Story!) Ah! One of the best bromances in anime we have seen in a while. One of their favorite spots is the “butt pine.” They found it...

Official Sentai Filmworks April 2017 Release Slate

The Holidays are near and we come bearing gifts. The much anticipated My Love Story!! Premium Box Set! Don’t forget that you can get FREE shipping on all April pre-orders through 12/27/16 at 11:59pm CST. We have some fan favorites in here too, so scroll all the way down! Happy Holidays! Coming April 2017 Title: MY LOVE STORY!! PREMIUM BOX SET Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 600 min. Street Date: 4/25/2017 Format: COMBO Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $199.98 ...

Behind the Kuudere: Emotionless Anime Characters’ Secret Faces

Our Top 5 Anime Mascots

Happy Children’s Day! Our Favorite Anime Kids

8 Cute Moe Anime Titles That Are Too Kawaii to Handle

Anime Titles with Spectacular Background Art

Smell the roses, and take in the scenery! Luckily, you don’t have to leave the house to witness some of the most breathtaking views known to mankind. Here are just a few of our titles that will make you question whether you’re looking at art or pure magic. The Garden of Words The hum of rain and the natural beauty of a Japanese garden are interwoven in this modern marvel of animation. The Garden of Words is a tale of mutual loneliness and love that explores the complexity of wisdom and how it doesn’t...

Sentai Filmworks Licenses "Is the Order a Rabbit?? Season 2"

Sentai Reveals Its March 2022 Anime Blu-ray Releases!

Sentai's Upcoming March 2022 Anime Blu-Ray Release Schedule is Finally Here! Title: IS THE ORDER A RABBIT? BLOOMPublished by: Sentai FilmworksDistributed by: Section23 FilmsRun Time: 300 min.Street Date: 3/1/2022Format: BDLanguage: Japanese with English Subtitles SYNOPSIS: It's said that the best times always seem to fly by, and that's certainly been true for Rabbit House waitress Cocoa Hoto. It seems like only yesterday that she arrived at the unusual restaurant/boarding house and made it her goal to become an "older sister" to the owner's young daughter, Chino, and now Chino and her friends Megumi and Maya have nearly finished...