PRESS RELEASE (April 15, 2019) —
WHAT:
Following a successful partnership that brought the theatrical premiere of “Mob Psycho 100 II” and the "Yuri!!! on ICE" marathon event to the Crunchyroll community across the country, Fathom Events and Crunchyroll have announced the US theatrical début of “Saga of Tanya the Evil — the Movie.” A direct sequel to the anime series, the movie was initially released to critical acclaim in Japan earlier this year. In addition to the full feature, attendees will also view an exclusive interview with the film’s director, Yutaka Uemura, including a behind-the-scenes look at the drama and inspiration for this brand-new story-arc.
WHO:
Crunchyroll, the world’s most popular anime brand, and Fathom Events.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 16 at 7:30PM local-time.
WHERE:
Tickets for “Saga of Tanya the Evil — the Movie” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box-offices.
“Saga of Tanya the Evil — the Movie” will be shown at the following local cinemas:
Cinemark Davenport 53 18+ IMAX 3601 East 53rd Street Davenport IA 52807
A complete list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
SYNOPSIS:
The epic film follows the life of Tanya Degurechaff as she continues her misadventures, avoiding death and being sent to hell, while battling the forces of the Republic Army.
The time is UC 1926. The Imperial Army's 203rd Air Mage Battalion, led by Major Tanya Degurechaff, has won the battle to the south against the Republic's stragglers. They expected to be given a vacation after returning victorious, but instead receive special-orders from Staff HQ as soon as they get home. They are told that there were signs of a large-scale deployment near the Empire-Federation border.
Faced with the prospect of a new major enemy, the desperate Empire fans the flame of war.
Meanwhile, an international volunteer-army spearheaded by the Commonwealth set foot in Federation territory. As they say, the enemy of an enemy is your friend. They suffer through misfortune purely out of national interest, and among them is a young girl.
She is Warrant Officer Mary Sue, and she takes up arms hoping to bring the Empire, who killed her father, to justice.
