Guess they were right about FUNimation going on a licensing spree before next weekend's Anime Central convention, now that the first new license seems to have been announced in a very unique way: "by sending a press release with a Whirly Pop Lollipop via UPS". Unfortunately, it's nothing big, just a funny little anime from 2006 called Mamotte! Lollipop (not "Momotte" as the original story reports).

FUNimation will will release all 13 episodes in one complete DVD release in late 2008, under the title Save Me! Lollipop. The following typo-stained synopsis was included with the announcement:

"Nina was just another girl who dreamed of finding a prince to defend her honor and protect her from harm. Little did she know, two such boys would fall from the sky! Zero and Ichii are sorcerers from another world taking part in a test. The only way to pass the curious quiz? Find the coveted Crystal Pearl.

It's going to be tough - other examiness seek the jewel as well, and some will stop at nothing to capture the prize. Oh, and Nina ate the Crystal Pearl after mistaking it for a piece of candy! Ichii and Zero vow to protect her until the coveted bauble can be reclaimned.

Nina's fantasy of a devoted guardian has come to life... but with danger at every turn, there's a chance this dream come true might end up a nightmare!"