Sentai Filmworks has picked up a new license rescue as it’s bringing the series Get Backers into the marketplace. The 49 episode series was originally released by ADV Films several years ago but has been out of print. The show was animated by Studio DEEN with series composition by Akemi Omode (Rurouni Kenshin, Kyo Kara Maoh!) and character designs by Atsuko Nkajima (Hakuoki, You’re Under Arrest). Sentai Filmworks intends to have this out later in 2012 with the original dub that was produced for it and the original Japanese language track. They also intend to get it out digitally as well, expanding their footprint in that arena. You can find discussion about this acquisition here.
Plot concept: Whether it’s a favorite stuffed animal, a priceless painting or even your last shred of hope, if someone’s taken it from you, Ban and Ginji will get it back. They’re the Get Backers, an expert “recovery” service. And they’ll retrieve what’s been stolen, no matter what it is or who took it. Of course, with Ban’s special “Evil Eye” and Ginji’s lightning strike capability, they’ve got a head start on the crooks. No job is too big, no job is too small. At least not until they pay off their tab at the local coffee shop. It’s 49 episodes of non-stop action. It’s the Get Backers Complete Collection – don’t let anyone take yours!
