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2 unusual facts about Central Park Media


Central Park Media

In 1996, CPM commissioned MD Geist creator Koichi Ohata to write and direct a sequel; at the same time, Ohata made a director's cut of the first title, adding new scenes and expanding the storyline.

Funimation, which re-licensed Slayers, used the same English dub cast for later installments, with the exception of David Moo, who was then replaced with Michael Sinterniklaas for the role of Xellos.


Alien Nine

The anime was licensed and released in North America by Central Park Media, with the series being aired across the region on Comcast's Select On Demand service.

Rumiko Takahashi

AnimEigo has released the entire TV series and all of the OVAs and movies except for Beautiful Dreamer (which was released by Central Park Media in the U.S.) in the United States in English-subtitled format, with English dubs also made for the first two TV episodes (as Those Obnoxious Aliens) and for all of the movies.

Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer

An English adaptation was produced by U.S. Manga Corps and made into an hour-and-a-half film titled Voltage Fighters: Gowcaizer the Movie. Four drama CDs, an image song collection, and a manga were also released.


see also

Venus Wars

1993: Widescreen LaserDisc released by Central Park Media as U.S. Manga Corps