Grimes, Iowa – Oct. 17, 2012 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce the Emma: A Victorian Romance – Season 1 DVD set will be available on February 5, 2013.

This new set repackages the entire 12-episode first season of Emma: A Victorian Romance in a single DVD keepcase. It will feature Japanese audio, English subtitles and English on-screen translations, along with on-disc extras.

A historical drama set in late 19th-century London, the series chronicles the love story – and the complications that result – when Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, and William, an earnest suitor and member of the “gentry” class, fall for each other.

Spanning a total of 24 episodes across two seasons, this anime adaptation of the manga by Kaoru Mori (A Bride’s Story) features direction by Tsuneo Kobayashi (The Twelve Kingdoms, Glass Mask OAV, Super Gals!) and scripting by Mamiko Ikeda (Sgt. Frog, Fruits Basket, Rental Magica). The original manga was honored with an Excellence Prize at the 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival and was released in North America by DC Comics’ CMX Manga imprint.

Both seasons of Emma: A Victorian Romance are licensed for English-speaking audiences by and available on DVD from Right Stuf’s Nozomi Entertainment.

Visit emma.rightstuf.com for more information about Emma: A Victorian Romance.

About Emma: A Victorian Romance – Season 1
In 19th-century London, class lines are sharply drawn, and the social standing to which people are born dictates the path their lives will follow. Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, never felt her place in life to be a burden. But then she met William, a member of the gentry and the eldest son of a wealthy family. His warm smile and earnest affection threaten to capture her heart… but can love truly conquer all?

Contains the complete 12-episode first season.

Emma: A Victorian Romance – Season 1
Format: DVD (Litebox)
Pre-Book: 1/8/2013
Street Date: 2/5/2013
Runtime: 300 minutes
Genre: Romance / Historical
Suggested Rating: 7+

Audio: Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Subtitles: English subtitles, plus English on-screen translations
Video: 16:9 Anamorphic widescreen, Color
Catalog #: RSDVD1354
ISBN:1-57032-724-6
UPC: 7-42617-1354-2-2
SRP: $39.99

Discs/Set: 4
Case Qty: 30

Features: Character biographies, textless opening and closing, Japanese promotional commercial, Japanese TV promotional spots, Japanese DVD commercials, U.S. season 1 and season 2 trailers, and Nozomi Entertainment trailers.

About Right Stuf, Inc.
Currently celebrating its 25th year in business, Right Stuf, Inc. was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation (“anime”) industry, as both an anime producer/distributor and a retailer. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products, as well as the anime and manga industry, in general, through its online storefront at RightStuf.com and a variety of media including podcasts and special publications. Its video and print publishing division includes the Nozomi Entertainment, Lucky Penny, and 5 Points Pictures studio-labels.

About Nozomi Entertainment
A publishing division of Right Stuf, Inc., Nozomi Entertainment is its signature label, dedicated to high-quality releases for collectors. True to the Japanese word that inspired its name, Nozomi’s focus is on “what fans want.” By focusing on a limited number of anime properties each year, the Nozomi production team ensures each release receives the care and attention to detail it deserves.

From anime classics like Astro Boy, Kimba and Gigantor to modern comedies, dramas and favorites such as The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, His and Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Ninja Nonsense, The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye, Emma: A Victorian Romance, Maria Watches Over Us, ARIA, Gakuen Alice, Rental Magica, Dirty Pair, Junjo Romantica and Revolutionary Girl Utena, Nozomi Entertainment releases quality programming for fans of all ages and interests.

For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com and www.nozomient.com.