Madman Entertainment was a bit surprising a few days ago when they announced that they would be simulcasting Knights of Sidonia this spring, since it seems like the majority of the rights for this is being locked up by Netflix for a summer 2014 release in multiple English language speaking territories since they have a dub coming for it as well. Madman Entertainment has now followed up that announcement by indicating that the simulcast for the series is canceled:
To all who received our media announcement yesterday, or at Supanova Gold Coast over the weekend regarding KNIGHTS OF SIDONIA – Madman are disappointed to advise that the previously announced simulcast for this series has been cancelled.
We sincerely apologise to fans for any inconvenience this may cause.
Plot concept: Tanikaze Nagate is a young boy who has recently been accepted into a school for Guardian pilot trainees, where he also makes his first interactions with people other than his grandfather. During their first assignment, Nagate and his friends encounter a Gauna for the first time in a hundred years. This is where the battle for humanity’s survival starts.