Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD have announced the home media Blu-ray release of the anime series Romeo’s Blue Skies on July 29th.
The 33-episode series was produced in 1995 by Nippon Animation and was directed by Kozo Kusuba with screenplay by Michiru Shimada and character designs by Yoshiharu Soto. It is based on the 1941 Swiss novel “Die Schwarzen Brüder” (“The Black Brothers”), by Lisa Tetzner.
One of the best loved installments in Nippon Animation’s legendary World Masterpiece Theater line of TV series that spanned generations, Romeo’s Blue Skies makes its North American debut in a remastered widescreen edition. It is the second release for the new AnimEigo imprint, Ruined Childhood, which seeks to capture the dark, fleeting, and often ironic sides of youth.
When You’re Feeling Sad and Lonely, Look to the Sky
Romeo, a poor kid living in a Swiss village, bravely sells himself into servitude as a chimney sweep to save his family. On his way to Milan, he meets a mysterious boy named Alfredo, and they become fast friends. Life as a chimney sweep is hard and dangerous. But together, and with the help of some new friends – the “Black Brothers” – Romeo and Alfredo find themselves striving for a better life.
A Series That Captivated The World
Romeo’s Blue Skies was never released in English, with American broadcasters deeming it too emotional for domestic audiences. But worldwide it was widely acclaimed and was broadcast in Italy, Spain, Morocco, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Qatar, Indonesia, South Korea, Bahrain, Iran, and U.A.E.
Anime fans are invited to discover why this gem is still beloved 30 years after its original broadcast.
Romeo’s Blue Skies Blu-Ray Features:
- $59.95 SRP
- 33-Episode Series Remastered in HD Widescreen
- Series Presented in Original 4×3 SD
- Clean Opening and Ending (SD)
- Original TV Promos (SD)
Source: Press Release
