FOX has recently announced that it has secured the U.S. broadcast rights to two new anime series. The new series Shaman King (26/64 eps sofar have been dubbed for air) --About a thirteen year-old boy who is a modern-day shaman(one of the gifted few who can see the spirit world), who must travel the globe with new allies fighting evil spirits and misguided shamans on their quest to be the next Shaman King-- and Sonic X -- Sonic teamed with new allie Christopher, must embark on a series of elaborate quests for the "Chaos Emeralds," before Sonic's evil archrival, Dr. Eggman can get his hands on them -- will be airing on FOX's Saturday morning FoxBox this fall.
Excerpt from Shaman King's Press Release:
It happens only once every 500 years! 4Kids Entertainment (NYSE:KDE) today announced a world of spirits and ghosts is about to descend on FOX BOX this fall with the debut of "Shaman King," the Japanese anime television series based on Hiroyuki Takei's multi-million selling graphic novels. 4Kids Entertainment will produce 26 episodes for U.S. broadcast on FOX BOX beginning September 2003.
Shaman King This adventurous series takes place in a world where anything is possible...where spirits and ghosts interact with humans. The main character is a thirteen year-old boy who is a modern-day shaman, one of the gifted few who can see the spirit world. His power comes by teaming up with Amidamaru a samurai warrior spirit -- together they travel the globe fighting evil spirits and misguided shamans on their quest to be the next Shaman King. Each battle prepares them for the once every 500 years "Grand Tournament," that will name the new Shaman King.
Excerpt from Sonic X's Press Release:
4Kids Entertainment (NYSE:KDE) and SEGA® today announced that the fastest hedgehog in the universe is speeding into the FOX BOX! Continuing its drive to make FOX BOX the Saturday morning destination for kids, 4Kids Entertainment has signed SEGA's Sonic The Hedgehog® as the network's newest mega-star for its Saturday morning lineup beginning fall 2003.
Sonic X Accidentally transported by Chaos Control, Sonic finds himself on a strange planet inhabited by humans and teams up with his newest friend, Christopher. Together, Sonic and Christopher embark on a series of exhilarating and elaborate quests as they search for the "Chaos Emeralds," precious stones delivering the power to conquer the world to whoever possesses them. Through their adventures, Sonic and Christopher must battle Sonic's archrival, the evil Dr. Eggman, a robotics authority, who wants the "Chaos Emeralds" for himself so that he can establish his own empire to dominate the world. Known for speed, power and energy, Sonic helps Christopher overcome his boyhood fears as they meet-up with long-time friends Knuckles, Tails and Amy, and encounter new pals Cream and Cheese. In a distant galaxy, the confrontation between Sonic and Dr. Eggman begins once again!
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