Announced today by Funimation, Garo The Animation will be simulcasted and streamed on their website! Hit the jump for more!
This is the first animation installment in the popular GARO franchise that since 2005 has spawned multiple television series and movies. Series composition from Yasuko Kobayashi, known for Attack on Titan
The King’s close advisor implemented a large-scale witch-hunt. The tragic victims of this hunt were not witches, however, but Makai Knights and Makai Priests. One Makai Priestess gave birth to a child while being burned at the stake. That child carried the bloodlines of the Golden Knight. Although he was saved by his father, a Makai Knight himself, the newborn, León Luís, suffered greatly from the unjust death of his mother. And so he vowed to learn the ways of a Makai Knight from his father, Germán Luís, and use his training to seek revenge. During his battles against the demons known as “Horrors,” León must gradually approach reality and accept the truth.
Meanwhile, the powerful former adviser to the King, Mendoza, banished Prince Alfonso and his mother while the king was bedridden. Eager to reclaim his kingdom and save his people, Alfonso embarks on a quest to find the legendary Knight – but destiny holds a twist of fate in store for him.
Together, León and Alfonso begin long and difficult journey filled with many hardships.
Streaming time and information to be announced, so keep an eye on the Funimation announcement for more as it develops.
Special thanks to Dan’s Toku Rants for the tip!
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October 3, 2014 @ 4:55 pm
So pissed off at this. funimation’s site is crap, and you can’t use their app (360 only, nothing on PS3) without paying.
October 3, 2014 @ 4:58 pm
But, they put stuff on Hulu and the Hulu app works just prime for me.
October 3, 2014 @ 5:26 pm
Yeah, and their English dubs are the best.
October 4, 2014 @ 6:01 am
I hope this means they will release this on dvd and then maybe get the rights to the live action series as well
October 4, 2014 @ 4:58 pm
Hopefully. But it all depends on views.
October 5, 2014 @ 6:48 am
So… uh… dun think that leaves room for a European release, hm? :c