The original anime adaptation of Corpse Party: Tortured Souls, a horror series based on the video game Corpse Party, was released. It introduced fans to the anime version of the story.
Sentai Filmworks licensed Corpse Party: Tortured Souls for English distribution, making the series accessible to a wider international audience.
Sentai Filmworks released the English dubbed and subtitled versions on DVD and Blu-ray, increasing the franchise's popularity outside Japan.