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FUNimation will distribute Gonzo anime Black Cat in the U.S. after manga gets strong response.
(Source:icv2.com) FUNimation has acquired the U.S. rights for Black Cat, a teen-rated anime produced by Gonzo. Shin Itagaki is the anime's director Black Cat is based on the Viz manga, written by Kentaro Yabuki. It's about an assassin for a secret organization, called Chronos. The assassin, nicknamed the Black Cat for his feline abilities, gains new respect for human life after he falls in love with Saya, a bounty hunter. Viz (under its Shonen Jump imprint) released the manga in the U.S. this year to strong response. Volume 2 reached the #8 on BookScan's graphic novel's chart on May 7.
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