G.P.Manga Blog

According to a recent press release, FUNimation has acquired the epic futuristic romance Romeo x Juliet. A new twist to Shakespear's tragic romance, with some other Shakespearean classics thrown in for good measure, this series spans 24 episodes and will be released in two 12 episode collections, one in spring and the other in summer of 2009.

The story tells of Juliet, the last remaining member of the Capulet family, who has been hidden within the city of Neo Verona after escaping a vicious raid against her family by Duke Montaque. Growing up under the oppressive reign of King Montague, unaware of neither her past nor her true lineage, Juliet realizes the cruelty placed upon the people by the king and takes action. Donning a red cape and mask she becomes the Scarlet Whirlwind and fights to right the wrongs placed upon the people under King Montague's reign. It is while in this guise that she comes across Romeo Montague, only son and heir to the throne. This is the tale of star-crossed lovers and the forces that strive to keep them apart.

The manga version of the story has been serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Monthly Aasuka shoujo magazine and it was also made in to an online radio series known as RomejulixRadio. More info coming soon!

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