It’s ‘March Madness’ for anime fans as Animax premieres ‘Brynhildr in the Darkness’ and ‘Rage of Bahamut: Genesis’!

‘March Madness’ takes on a new meaning for anime fans this month, as Animax premieres two series that viewers will go mad for!  Fans in Asia are in for a double dose of fantasy and romance when the first 24-hour anime channel in Asia exclusively launches two sci-fi/ adventure  series this month: Brynhildr in the Darkness and Rage of Bahamut: Genesis.

BRYNHILDR IN THE DARKNESS
Premieres March 7 at 10pm, Monday and Tuesday, 2 Episodes back-to-back
Brynhildr in the Darknessis from Arms studio, producers of such popular anime as Wizard Barristers and Maoyu. It follows the story of Ryota Murakami, an intelligent boy who nearly died in an accident that claimed his female childhood friend. To fulfil a promise he made to her of proving the existence of aliens, he devotes himself to observing the starry sky every night. One day, a girl who is the spitting image of his dead friend appears in his 11th grade class and then later saves his life with the use of magic. Who exactly is this mysterious young lady and what are her true intentions?  Brynhildr in the Darknessis based on the manga by Lynn Okamoto and directed by Kenichi Imazumi.

RAGE OF BAHAMUT: GENESIS
Premieres March 29 at 10pm, Monday and Tuesday, 2 Episodes back-to-back
Based on the immensely popular Bahamut card battle game developed by Cygames, Rage of Bahamut: Genesis is a visually extravagant animated fantasy action adventure reminiscent of The Lord of the Rings and Zorro. Rage of Bahamut: Genesis is produced by MAPPA, the studio behind the popular series,Terror in Resonance.

The story begins long ago in Mistarcia, a mystical world where humans, gods and demons co-exist. When the fearsome Bahamut monster threatens to destroy Mistarcia, the three races overcome their differences and join forces to seal the Bahamut’s power. The key to that seal is then split in two and given to the gods and demons for safekeeping. Two thousand years later, however, the gods’ half of the key is stolen by a human woman, plunging the world into chaos. Can the stolen key be found before the Bahamut is unleashed? And what role will humanity play in this world-altering conflict?  
Rage of Bahamut: Genesis is directed by Keiichi Sato, with character designs by Naoyuki Onda. It is based on the Rage of Bahamut card game that’s played by more than three million players outside of Japan and was #1 on US Google Play when it was launched in 2012.

Animax is seen on SKYCable Channel 46, Cignal Digital TV Channel 34 and Dream Channel 07.

About Animax Asia

Launched on 1 January 2004, Animax is Asia’s first channel brand specializing in Japanese animation – anime. Animax offers a wide variety of anime programs from across the most popular genres including action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy and slice-of-life.

Animax is home to some of the biggest anime titles in the world that enjoy great following across the region. In addition, the channel created TV history in April 2009 by becoming the world’s first regional broadcaster to air an anime series at the same time as Japan and followed that with six other simulcast anime series. Currently reaching 58 million homes across 17 markets in Asia, Animax aims to offer anime programming for everyone.

Beyond television screens, Animax also actively engages its audiences at local events, including its signature Animax Carnival that has rolled out in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. See www.animax-asia.com for more.

*This is Press Release

Eleven Young Ballers Off to Manila for Jr.NBA/Jr.WNBA Philippines 2016 National Training

Young cagers gathered and showcased their skills on the hardcourt as Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska went to Ateneo de Davao University, Matina campus on February 27-28 for the fourth staging of the Regional Selection Camp in Mindanao.  Seven boys and four girls were selected from 543 kids who participated in this year’s program.

Alfonso Luis Candari, 13, of Ateneo de Davao; Lance Centeno, 13, of Ateneo de Davao; Joven Neil Deligero, 13, of Daniel R. Aguinaldo National Highschool; Louis Andre Joring, 13, of St. Mary’s School; Tryon Limar Langala, 14, of St. Mary’s School; Anscar Mamac, 14, of Holy Child College of Davao; and Rysan Villasenta, 13, of Holy Child College of Davao topped the boys division.  Rozie Amatong, 11, of Modern International Learning Center; Aloha Marie Betanio, 12, of Malaybalay City Central School; Kate Buenaventura, 13, of Ateneo de Davao; and Marcila Grace Dellosa, 14, of F. Bangoy National Highschool topped the girls division.

The young athletes excelled in the skills stations and scrimmages and exemplified the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA core S.T.A.R. values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect throughout the camp.  The kids will also represent Mindanao in the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines National Training Camp this April and will try out with top players from the four Regional Selection Camps for the chance to be named as Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines All-Star and participate in an overseas NBA experience.

The next stop of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines Regional Selection Camp will be in Cebu (March 5-6) followed by Manila (April 9-10).  Boys and girls ages 10-14 can still register to the free youth basketball program at www.jrnba.asia/philippines, where the program terms and conditions can be found.

For more information, fans can follow Jr. NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jrnbaphilippines.  For all things NBA, fans can visit www.nba.com, like the NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/philsnba and followwww.twitter.com/nba_philippines on Twitter.

To learn more about the Alaska Milk Corporation, visit www.alaskamilk.com and www.playph.com.

Seamlessly Flip to Work or Play with the Newest ASUS VivoBook Flip Laptops

Nowadays, living in such a dynamic and fast-paced environment can make multitasking as daunting like never before. Needless to say, whether you are on the move from one engagement to the next, or rushing a presentation for your boss, or rather just simply capping the hectic day off by binge-watching your favorite show, one cannot deny the need for a powerful device that not only keeps up with your lifestyle, but can also be easily flexible to whatever your daily demands may be.


And as if right on cue, ASUS Philippines marks the end for all such concerns and worries by introducing yet another computing innovation that will ultimately make multitasking become a whole lot easier – via its newest line-up of the lightest and strongest VivoBook Flip laptops yet. Coming in two much-awaited models, the TP301 and TP200, the latest offerings of the ASUS VivoBook Flip both perfectly embody versatility at your fingertips, allowing you to organize your life how you want, whenever and wherever you need it.

The Full-Package Hybrid Device

The ASUS VivoBook Flip boasts of a robust 360-degree, multi-gear metal hinge that allows the screen to instantly rotate and flip at any desired angle. With this, users can seamlessly switch among the plethora of modes made available through this feature, be it for effortless productivity or for entertainment: Laptop Mode for whenever you are typing away business documents;Tent Mode for sharing plans and discussing your presentations to colleagues; Stand Mode to instantly have your own personal movie theatre; and the Tablet Mode for a multi-point touch screen experience for more casual uses and gaming purposes.

The latest models of the VivoBook Flip were also carefully designed to become the most ultra-thin and most handy yet, with a stylish, full-metal body finish. This underscores the fact that it really is the best possible choice for either professional or personal use, as it will be very easy to take anywhere you desire so, without the burden and hassle of excess weight. The TP301 packs a 13” screen, weighs in at a remarkably super-light 1.5kg, and measures just 19.9mm thin (a notable 10% slimmer than its predecessor). As for the TP200, it carries an 11.6” screen, weighs only 1.2kg, and is even smaller than your average A4-sized bond paper.

On top of these, users will also be delighted to hear that though both models are featherweights in terms of its aforementioned design scale, both the TP301 and TP200 possess a powerhouse battery life that allows users to get through the entire day doing a whole lot even if they are constantly on the move. The TP301 can run up to a remarkable 10 full hours, while the TP200 can power you through 8 hours of heavy usage – more than enough for a productive day’s worth.

Power and Efficiency Combined

Though the ASUS VivoBook Flip may appear thin and light on the outside, something has to be said about the device’s powerful, smart, smooth and energy-efficient performance, as it is powered by the 6^th generation Intel® Core™ i5 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® 920M discrete high performance graphics.

The latest models also allow users to experience the best of what Windows 10 has to offer, with the Continuum mode automatically changing the Windows display layout depending on how you’re using the device (whether it be Laptop, Tent, Stand or Tablet mode).

And finally, since your ASUS VivoBook Flip will be your companion for whatever use you may see fit, storage space will also not be an issue for you, as it has more than enough space for all your business, multimedia and personal files.



 AVAILABILITY & PRICING

The ASUS VivoBook Flip is now available in all authorized re-sellers nationwide with a starting price of PHP 22,995.00 (for the VivoBook Flip TP200), as well as PHP 40,995.00 (VivoBook Flip TP301UJ), and PHP 28,995.00 (VivoBook Flip TP301UA).