Media Blasters, sometimes abbreviated as MB, is an American entertainment company that was founded by John Sirabella in 1997 and is based in New York City.

Over its history, the company has licensed several popular titles, such as Rurouni Kenshin, Berserk, Bakuman, Shamanic Princess, Weiß Kreuz, Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl, Chu-Bra!

!, Grenadier, Holy Knight, Elf Princess Rane, Voogie's Angel, Iron Virgin Jun, Ultimate Girls and Blade of the Immortal.

[7] In January 2012, John Sirabella announced that the company would be laying off approximately 10 employees, reducing its workforce by about 60 percent.

[8] In March 2013, the company released a statement saying that, because a major back accident occurred in their warehouse, they were unable to travel to Japan to acquire licenses.

[7] In January 2015, the company signed a deal with MB VoiceWorks to help produce English dubs for its anime titles in-house.

It aired many anime and live action titles from the Media Blasters catalog, such as Juden Chan, Ladies versus Butlers!, and Rio: Rainbow Gate!

[20] Media Blasters later revealed Blu-ray releases of retro ecchi comedies such as Jungle De Ikou!

Some of the series released under this imprint include Magic Knight Rayearth, Rurouni Kenshin, The King of Braves GaoGaiGar, Berserk, and Blade of the Immortal.

[26] [27] [28] The Tokyo Shock division covers live action movies and television series from Japan and other Asian markets, such as several notable films from Toho Co. Ltd and Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd.[4] The Shriek Show division handled distribution of obscure horror and exploitation films.

[7] The Fresh Meat line was a part of the Shriek Show division that handled horror films from new directors.