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Section 23's November 2014 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Section 23 just sent over their November 2014 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Here's what's coming:

Hidamari Sketch (Season 3) X Hoshimittsu Complete Collection BLURAY Box (14 eps) - Nov 4
High School of the Dead Collectors Edition DVD/BD Boxed Set (Eps #1-12 + OVA) - Nov 4
Jewel Hunter Lime BEM DVD - Nov 4
Natsuyuki Rendezvous Complete Collection BLURAY - Nov 4
My Mental Choices are Completely Interfering with My School Romantic Comedy Complete Collection DVD - Nov 11
My Mental Choices are Completely Interfering with My School Romantic Comedy Complete Collection BLURAY - Nov 11
Stella Women's Academy Complete Collection BLURAY - Nov 11
Tari Tari Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-13) - Nov 18
I Couldn’t Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job Complete Collection DVD - Nov 18
I Couldn’t Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job Complete Collection BLURAY - Nov 18
Amagami SS Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-24) - Nov 25
Amagami SS Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-24) - Nov 25
Log Horizon Collection #1 DVD (Eps #1-13) - Nov 25
Log Horizon Collection #1 BLURAY (Eps #1-13) - Nov 25

Few notes: Sentai wades into the 'special edition' scene in November with an HSD collectors Edition set. It will include HSD episodes 1-12 plus the Drifters of the Dead OVA on both BD and DVD plus a special book featuring Illustrations and short novels, a bandana, a parking sticker, 4 Postcards, and a premium art box. MSRP is $150, but we're going to offer it for a special pre-order price of $85 for a short time. Also, this month, Sentai rescues the former MB title Jewel Hunter Lime BEM. The new release title Log Horizon gets dub treatment (and in fact, it's the only Nov release getting a dub that didn't already have one), but I Couldn't Become a Hero and My Mental Choices will be sub only. Also, the Amagami SS re-issue collection will be offered on BD for the first time but remains sub only.

Ahhh, the Dream....

~sigh~...

Funimation's October 2014 Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Funimation has sent over their October 2014 release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order! Here's what's coming:

Black Butler Season 2 Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Eps #25-42) (Classic) - Oct 14
Certain Magical Index Season 2 Part 1 Collection DVD/BD Combo Set - Oct 14
Princess Jellyfish Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (S.A.V.E. Edition) - Oct 14
Bayonetta: Bloody Fate BD/DVD Combo Set - Oct 21
Ghost In The Shell : Arise Borders 1 and 2 Edition DVD/BD Combo - Oct 21
Dragon Ball Z Season 8 UNCUT BLURAY (Eps #230-260) - Oct 28
Fairy Tail Season #3 Collection 4 (Box #12) DVD/BD Combo Set (Eps #133-143) - Oct 28
Fairy Tail Season #4 Collection 1 (Box #13) DVD/BD Combo Set (Eps #144-154)- Oct 28
Hellsing Ultimate Vol #9-10 DVD/BD Combo Boxed Set - Oct 28
One Piece Collection #10 DVD Boxed Set (Uncut) (Eps #232-257) - Oct 28

I realize they are doing a 'classic' edition of Black Butler Season 2 before Season 1. Not sure what to make of that.

We're FINALLY getting ep #9 and #10 of Hellsing Ultimate - what's it been like 4 years? We're also getting two new Fairy Tail sets on the same day - awesome!

Since Funi has decided to release the Princess Jellyfish S.A.V.E. edition a little earlier than they originally thought, and at a very low price relative to the older edition, we're going to cancel all backorders for old Princess Jellyfish edition. We'll need you to re-order the S.A.V.E. edition if you would still like to have a copy of this title.

UPDATE: It does look like the GiTS Arise 1-2 release will be bi-lingual (Japanese and English), rather than English only as originally reported.  Funi's mailer on the title listed it as "Language: English" and we read that to mean English only. Sorry for any confusion that might have caused.

UPDATE: Also, Season 2 of Index will be on DVD/BD combo sets, unlike season 1 which is DVD only.  Funi will most likely circle back around for a BD release of season one down the road when they release it in a Classic edition.

Viz September and October Releases Now Available for Pre-Order & RACS!

Viz has finished fleshing out their September and October schedules, and we now have them up for pre-order at RACS. Here's what's coming

Moribito Guardian of the Spirit Complete Collection DVD Set (Eps #1-26) - Aug 26
Moribito Guardian of the Spirit Complete Collection BLURAY Set (Eps #1-26) - Aug 26

Blood Lad Complete Series DVD (Eps 1-10+OVA) - Sep 2
Blood Lad Complete Series DVD/BD Combo Set (Premium Edition) (Eps 1-10+OVA) - Sep 2
Ranma 1/2 DVD Set #3 (Eps #47-68) - Sep 16
Ranma 1/2 BLURAY Set #3 (Eps #47-68) - Sep 16
Bleach DVD Collection #22 Boxed Set (Eps 292-303) (Uncut) - Sep 30

Naruto Triple Feature (Ninja Clash/Stone of Gelel/Crescent Moon) DVD - Oct 14
Naruto: Shippuden Collection #20 DVD Boxed Set (Eps #245-256) (Uncut) - Oct 14

Ghost in the Shell : Arise Japan Collectors BD #3 Available for Pre-order at RACS!

Funimation has again selected RACS to be one of the exclusive retailers for their Japanese Collectors Limited Edition BD #3 release of the GITS: Arise series:

Ghost In The Shell : Arise Japan Collectors Edition 3 BLURAY

Release date for the Vol #3 BD has been set for September 16th, 2014.

This slip-cover imported Collectors Edition contains an English-translated 22-page guide booklet and a unique cut of the film strip. It will be Limited to 2,400 units nationwide. We are offering this limited edition at a special pre-order price of only $44.98 ($69.98 MSRP)! Allocations may occur and Funi cannot guarantee exactly how many we are going to get, so all pre-orders will be filled first come, first served. Thanks!

Synopsis: This cyberpunk classic that sparked a phenomenon returns with all new story lines combining breathtaking visual effects and exhilarating action sequences! Ghost in the Shell: Arise sheds new light on the mysteries that have haunted fans for decades – while rebooting the genre it helped define.

Attack on Titan Part #2 w/ Limited ARTBOX - Now Available for Pre-Order at RACS!

Funi has announced a fourth version of the upcoming Attack on Titan Part #2 set today. In addition to the previously announced Standard Edition (FN-07262) and Limited Edition (FN-07263) sets, Funi will also make a Limited Edition + ARTBOX version (FN-07270) available through select retailers like RACS. The Limited Edition + ARTBOX version will include a special artbox that will hold the Attack on Titan Limited Edition Parts 1 and 2.

Attack on Titan Collection #2 DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) + Art Box

This Limited Edition + ARTBOX version really will be 'limited' in the sense that Funi is only going to offer a certain number of them to retailers, and each one of us is getting a specific allocation of the number of them we are allowed to order. Once they are spoken for we will not be able to re-order anymore. We're currently offering the SE, LE, and LE + BOX at some very special pre-order prices ($26.98, $47.98, & $54.98). These prices will only be available for a limited time, so book your copy today!

Also, I wanted to note, that anyone who has already pre-ordered the Limited Edition and wants to change to the Limited Edition + ARTBOX version can just let us know and we'll see to it.

For anyone still a little confused by all this, here is a useful break down of the different versions being offered for the AoT Part #2 set and what they will include:

Standard Edition (FN-07626): Includes eps #14-26 of Attack on Titan on DVD and Bluray in standard packaging. MSRP $49.98

Limited Edition (FN-07263): Includes eps #14-26 of Attack on Titan on DVD and Bluray in premium digibook packaging, plus a 3D lenticular art card and Notes From Beyond the Wall: Part 2, a 24-page digibook featuring character information, interviews, 4-panel comics, etc. MSRP $89.98

Limited Edition + ART BOX (FN-07270): Includes eps #14-26 of Attack on Titan on DVD and Bluray in premium digibook packaging, plus a 3D lenticular art card and Notes From Beyond the Wall: Part 2, a 24-page digibook featuring character information, interviews, 4-panel comics, etc. Also includes the special edition artbox will hold the Attack on Titan Limited Edition Parts 1 and 2. MSRP $99.98

Special Edition (FN-072680): Includes eps #14-26 of Attack on Titan on DVD and Bluray in premium packing, plus a 3D lenticular art card and Notes From Beyond the Wall: Part 2, a 24-page digibook featuring character information, interviews, 4-panel comics, etc. Also includes 3 Exclusive Banners (Wall Maria, Wall Rose, Wall Sina), an Exclusive Good Smile Picktam! Strap of Erena, and the special edition artbox which will hold the Attack on Titan Limited Edition Parts 1 and 2. MSRP $129.98

So there you have it, four different versions of the same release - a new record! Frankly I think if I hear the world 'exclusive' used in relation to a Titan release one more time, I'm going to scream! -_^

Award for Excellence...

 

Special runner up award goes to Mark Zuckerburg for giving these people a forum to remind us all of how average we are.

NISA Announces Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! Second Season Premium Edition!

NISA has announced their release of the the Second Season of Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! in a Premium Edition and we now have it up for pre-order on the store site:

Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! Second Season Premium Edition BLURAY Boxed Set - Nov 4

This BLURAY Premium edition includes a Nyarlathotep-tested, alien-approved hardcover art book (full color, approx. 36 pages) with episode guide, character info, and gorgeous full color illustrations. Extra content includes Clean Opening and Clean Endings, and the Japanese Trailer.

Release date is set for November 4th, 2014

Synopsis: Mahiro has become accustomed to his protection detail of Nyaruko, Kuko, and Hasuta making his life interesting. Nyaruko starts scheming with Tamao to turn up the charm and sway Mahiro's resolve, while Kuko reconsiders her own stance on love. Things get tricky as the gang deals with a monstrous monkey, an unexpected visitor from Kuko's past, balancing love and duty, and of course, saving the world

NISA Announces Hanasaku Hanasaku Iroha the Movie ~ HOME SWEET HOME ~ Premium Edition!

NISA has announced their release of the Hanasaku Iroha the Movie ~ HOME SWEET HOME ~ Premium Edition and we now have it up for pre-order on the store site

Hanasaku Iroha the Movie ~ HOME SWEET HOME ~ BLURAY Set (Premium Edition) - Oct 14

This BLURAY Premium Edition release will include a hardcover art book (full color, 32 pages) which provides a deeper viewing experience through scene-by-scene director commentary, staff member interviews, concept sketches, and setting illustrations.

Release date is set for October 14th, 2014

Synopsis: In the days before the Bonbori Festival, Ohana's friend Yuina comes to Kissuiso for training. While cleaning up after her, Ohana discovers a logbook kept by Beans from when her mother, Satsuki, was still a youth at Kissuisso. Through the logbook, Ohana catches a glimpse of her mother's struggles, and realizes that maybe the two of them aren't so different after all. Meanwhile, the rest of the inn staff are caught up in dealing with a blackout. 

Viz Announces the first Sailor Moon Limited/Standard Ed Sets for November!

Viz has announced the first Sailor Moon sets which will be coming this November!

Sailor Moon TV Series BD/DVD Combo Set 1 (Eps #1-23) (Limited Edition) - Nov 11
Sailor Moon TV Series DVD Set 1 (Eps #1-23) - Nov 11

The Limited Edition DVD/BD combo set will include Eps #1-23 on both DVD and BLURAY and an 88pg full color artbook packaged in a premium art box. Disk extras will include art galleries, a behind the scenes look at the making of the new dub, some convention featurettes, and interviews.

The Standard Edition release will be DVD only and will include Eps #1-23, the convention featurettes and trailers.

BOTH versions will be Uncut and Bilingual, and will include BOTH the original Japanese track and the new dub Viz has done for the re-release.

We're offering both at a very special pre-order price for a limited time, so get your pre-order in today!

AX 2014 Announcements (Quick Roundup)

AX is over for another year, but it looks like everyone saved most of their summer announcements this year for the show. Here's the list of AX pickups that I've seen so far:

Sentai
NouCome
Yu-sibu
(which will both be released here in November, and also the new Anime series:)
Chaika the Coffin Princess
Argevollen (Shirogane no Ishi Argevollen)
Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride)
Akame ga KILL!
Invaders of the Rokujyōma!?
Rail Wars!
Sabagebu! -Survival Game Club!
Glasslip

Funimation
Barakamon
Sengoku Basara Judge End
Black Butler: Book of Circus
Psycho-Pass 2
Psycho-Pass Movie

Viz (which we already knew)
Original Sailor Moon Series (200 eps)
All Three Sailor Moon Movies
Sailor Moon Crystal

NISA
Nyaruko: Crawling With Love!
Hanasaku Iroha the Movie ~ HOME SWEET HOME

Nozomi
Yakitate!! Japan
Space Pirate Mito
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
Yondesmasu Yo, Azazel-san

Aniplex
Valvrave the Liberator Season 1

LMK if I've missed anything!

Happy Independence Weekend!

Here is the West Palm Beach fireworks display as seen from the inside:



Drone was a DJI Phantom 2 with a GoPro Hero 3 camera. Amazing.