SkySet Entertainment is set to release a remastered Blu-ray edition of Osamu Tezuka’s 1983 anime special, A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose, complete with an English dub. The release date is scheduled for June 14, 2025, marking the anime’s first North American release. This event is significant for Tezuka fans and anime enthusiasts alike, offering a fresh look at a timeless classic.
A Dystopian Tale Revived
A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose is based on Tezuka’s Prime Rose manga, which was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion from 1982 to 1983. The story is set in a dystopian future where a powerful entity known as Death Mask hurls Kujukuri City, Japan, and Dallas, Texas, 10,000 years into the future, transforming them into brutal battlegrounds where only the strongest survive.
The narrative follows Gai Tanbara, a hero determined to defeat Death Mask and restore order to time. Along his journey, he meets Emiya, a fierce warrior committed to reclaiming her city. Together, they confront the grim realities of a shattered world and the sinister forces threatening humanity’s fate.
The Story
SkySet Entertainment describes the anime’s story as follows:
A powerful entity known as Death Mask hurls Kujukuri City, Japan, and Dallas, Texas, 10,000 years into the future, reshaping them into a ruthless battleground where only the strongest survive. Determined to shatter this tyrant’s hold on time itself, Gai Tanbara ventures into the dystopian future. Along the way, he meets Emiya, a fierce warrior fighting to reclaim her city from the darkness. Together, they confront the horrors of a shattered world and the sinister forces threatening the fate of humanity!
The anime special originally aired in Japan on August 21, 1983, as part of the charity program 24-Hour Television: Love Saves the Earth. Interestingly, the anime project was proposed before the manga had concluded, resulting in a new synopsis written specifically for the film.
The English Dub Cast and Crew
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 is directed by Phebe Fabacher, with Hayden Davis as the engineer. The adaptation was handled by Kym Rose, and Ralph Villegas oversaw the timecoding.
Dubbing Production
The English dub is being produced by a team passionate about reviving this long-lost gem from the God of Manga with a modern, high-quality dub. SkySet Entertainment is committed to accessibility, creative excellence, and preserving anime history for global audiences.
Special Blu-ray Features
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 anime’s creation:
- English dub outtakes
- English cast interviews
- Staff commentary
- Trailer videos
- Pre-production sketches from Tezuka Productions
These features offer a rare opportunity to delve deeper into the world of Prime Rose and understand the creative process behind this classic anime.
Where to 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.
About SkySet Entertainment
SkySet Entertainment is a remote licensing and dubbing studio specializing in breathing new life into retro anime through modern English releases.
Other Projects
SkySet Entertainment’s prior release is Beauty and The Warrior, an Indonesian animated film. A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose is an interesting pick for their first anime release.
A Must-Have for Anime Fans
This release offers a rare opportunity to experience a lesser-known gem from the masterful Osamu Tezuka. With the English dub and special features, 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.
