Quite possibly the greatest show ever made, we’ve got a look at the preliminary cover art design that Media Blasters will be using for their release of Rio: Rainbow Gate. The thirteen episode series is slated for a September 24th, 2013 release date for $29.99, as they plug on the cover art here, and it’s not likely to get a dub but we’re holding out hope for the series. Originally airing in 2011, it was simulcast on Crunchyroll and was picked up for home video release in early May by Media Blasters.
Plot Concept: In an island casino called the Howard Resort, Rio Rollins is a popular casino dealer with the ability to bring good luck to gamblers just by walking past them, earning her the nickname “The Goddess of Victory”. Mint Clark, a young child, comes to the Howard Resort with her grandfather and encounters Rio, and the two become the best of friends.
Rio’s life soon changes when it is revealed that she is a “Gate Holder”, a dealer who holds one of the 13 legendary cards called “Gates”, and whoever collects them all will be named “Most Valuable Casino Dealer” (MVCD). To collect all 13 Gates, Rio must take part in special matches called “Gate Battles” with other Gate Holders and gain their Gates to become the most valuable casino dealer in the world.
Here’s the clean version of the artwork:
[Source: Cover Art Discussions]
