Cat Shit One Gets New Trailer and Release Date

I’ve been out of the loop a bit lately, but thankfully I had a little reminder today that led me to check up on some new Cat Shit One info. I learned that the PV trailer I had uploaded on to YouTube, along with virtually all other instances of the video, had been taken down due to a copyright claim by 株式会社 IDA.

Unfortunately, IDA’s channel isn’t available at the moment, though when I checked earlier the new trailer was up but unavailable in the U.S. I have no idea why they’re being so restrictive at this time, but I was able to locate the new trailer on Chinese video site, Youku.  Check it out after the jump, and look for the first episode of Cat Shit One July 17th! Read more »

Cat Shit One – Incoming August ’10!!!

After continually being told to “Keep our eyes on!” at Cat Shit One’s Official Site, there was FINALLY an update last Friday regarding the status of the much anticipated series. With practically no updates since it’s initial announcement and estimated early 2010 release… which is far gone, I was beginning to think the worse: massive delay or cancellation. However, according to ANN, we should be able to expect the first episode, out of a planned 12,  come this August. YAY! It didn’t die!

For those who are unaware, Cat Shit One is an animated adaptation by Studio Anima of the manga series (Apocalypse Meow, Cat Shit One ’80) by Motofumi Kobayashi. Each iteration takes place in a different militaristic era, and in the case of Cat Shit One: The Animated Series, the setting seems to be post-Gulf War 1991.

Speaking from experience with the manga, they really do present a unique way of portraying war through characters that take the form of analogous animals (cute as they may be, the tone is quite serious). Seeing the characters “live” and on screen should really be a treat.

Check out the manga if you can, and watch the (rawesome) PV after the jump. Read more »