The distributor Animetogether with the post-production company MediaOCDannounced at the event Anime NYC that will launch in Blu-ray Disc a remastered edition in 1080p HD from the 1983 special A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rosework of the legendary Osamu Tezuka. The premiere is scheduled for beginning of 2026.
The license was acquired from SkySet Entertainmentwho had previously released a 720p version in North America last June 14marking the debut of this anime with English dubbing in the region. The new edition will be available at MediaOCD Store, Crunchyroll StoreAmazon and other retailers.
Details of the new edition
The launch will include both the original audio in japanese like him dubbing in English and Spanishin addition to extra material that will enrich the experience of Tezuka collectors and fans.
The story behind Prime Rose
In this special, a mysterious entity known as Death Mask transports the city of Kujukuri, in Japan, and the city of Dallas, in the United States, 10,000 years in the future. Both merge in a brutal battlefield where only the strongest can survive. In the midst of chaos, Gai Tanbara Travel to this dystopian world determined to stop the villain's tyranny.
On his way he meets Emiyaa warrior fighting to free her city from darkness. Together they face an uncertain destiny that threatens all of humanity.
The special anime was directed by Satoshi Dezaki and was broadcast in Japan on August 21, 1983 as part of the charity program 24-Hour Television: Love Saves the Earth. The story adapts the manga Prime Rose by Tezuka, published in the magazine Weekly Shōnen Champion from Akita Publishing between 1982 and 1983.
The legacy of Osamu Tezuka
Known as the “God of manga”Tezuka created works that marked generations such as AstroBoy, black jack, Dororo, phoenix and The Princess Knight. Additionally, he founded the influential studio Mushi Productionresponsible for adapting much of his work and producing the first half-hour television anime in Japan: AstroBoya pioneer in animation techniques that laid the foundations for modern anime.
MediaOCD and AnimEigo, a strategic alliance
MediaOCDfounded in 2012 by Justin Sevakisis recognized in the industry for the quality of its restorations and Blu-ray editions, collaborating with publishers such as Discotek Media, Anime Limited and NIS America.
In March 2024, the company acquired the distribution business of Animeensuring the continuity of its physical and digital releases under the brand, including limited editions financed through fundraising campaigns. crowdfunding.
With this new edition of Prime RoseTezuka fans will have the opportunity to rediscover one of his lesser-known works in the highest quality available to date.
