SkySet Entertainment has announced that it will release a remastered edition of Osamu Tezuka’s 1983 anime special A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose on Blu-ray Disc, complete with an English dub. Scheduled for release on June 14, 2025, this will mark the anime's first-ever North American release, making it a significant event for both Tezuka fans and anime enthusiasts in the region.
A fresh look at Tezuka’s timeless anime classic
Based on Tezuka’s Prime Rose manga serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion from 1982 to 1983, A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose is set in a dystopian future where powerful forces collide. A destructive entity known as Death Mask hurls Kujukuri City, Japan, and Dallas, Texas, 10,000 years into the future, transforming them into brutal battlegrounds. The story follows Gai Tanbara, a hero determined to defeat Death Mask and restore order to time itself. Along the way, Gai forms an alliance with Emiya, a fierce warrior committed to reclaiming her city. Together, they face the grim realities of a shattered world.
A Time Slip of 10000 Years english dub cast
For the Blu-ray release, SkySet Entertainment has assembled a talented English voice cast to bring the characters of A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose to life. The cast includes:
- KyLeigh Zimmerer as Emiya Tachi
- Jacob Eiseman as Gai Tanbara
- Christina Costello as Bunretsu Tanbara
- David Wald as Pilar
- John Swasey as Jinba
Additional cast members include Bryan Massey, Bradley Gareth, and others. The English dub will be directed by Phebe Fabacher, with Hayden Davis as the engineer. The adaptation was handled by Kym Rose, and Ralph Villegas oversaw the timecoding.
Special Blu-ray features for fans
The Blu-ray edition of A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose will include a host of special features, providing fans with an in-depth look at the creation of the anime. These features include:
- English dub outtakes
- Interviews with the English voice cast
- Staff commentary
- Pre-production sketches from Tezuka Productions
- Trailer videos
These bonus features will allow viewers to explore the making of the anime, offering insight into the production process and the challenges of adapting Tezuka's iconic work into an English-language version.
Tezuka’s influence on anime and manga
Osamu Tezuka, widely known as the "God of Manga," revolutionized both the manga and anime industries with his iconic creations. His works, including Astro Boy, Black Jack, Jungle Emperor Leo, Princess Knight, Phoenix, and more, are considered foundational to the medium. In addition to his pioneering manga, Tezuka’s studio, Mushi Production, was instrumental in the creation of Astro Boy, Japan's first animated series, which set the stage for the anime industry as we know it today.
Release information: Where to watch and buy
The Blu-ray release of A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose will be available for purchase starting June 14, 2025. Fans can pre-order the Blu-ray from various North American retailers and streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video.
This release offers a rare opportunity to experience a lesser-known gem from the masterful Osamu Tezuka, and with the English dub, it makes the anime accessible to a wider audience.
For more information on A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose and upcoming Tezuka releases, stay tuned to official announcements from SkySet Entertainment.