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Star Wars - Then and now....

Then and now....

Section 23's April 2016 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Section 23 has sent over their April 2016 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Here's what's coming

Parasyte ~ the Maxim Collection 1 DVD (Eps #1-12) - Apr 5
Parasyte ~ the Maxim Collection 1 BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Apr 5
Parasyte ~ the Maxim Limited Collectors Edition DVD/BD Boxed Set (Eps #1-12) - Apr 5
Rail Wars Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Apr 5
Sakura Wars TV Series Complete Collection DVD Boxed Set (Sentai Selects) - Apr 5
Gugure! Kokkuri-san Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-12) - Apr 12
Gugure! Kokkuri-san Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Apr 12
Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere Complete Collection (Season 1-2) DVD - Apr 12
Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere Complete Collection (Season 1-2) BLURAY - Apr 12
Tonari no Seki-Kun: The Master of Killing Time Collection DVD (Eps #1-21) - Apr 12
Tonari no Seki-Kun: The Master of Killing Time Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-21) - Apr 12
Princess Tutu Complete Collection DVD Boxed Set (Eps #1-26) - Apr 19
Yamishibai Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-26) - Apr 19
Yamishibai Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-26) - Apr 19
Space Brothers Collection 8 DVD (Eps #88-99) - Apr 26
Space Brothers Collection 8 BLURAY (Eps #88-99) - Apr 26

Funimation's March 2016 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Funimation has sent over their March 2016 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Here's what's coming:

Brothers Conflict Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Mar 8
Brothers Conflict Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Mar 8
Kingdom the Complete 2nd Season DVD Set - Mar 8
PSYCHO-PASS 2 Season Two Collection BLURAY (Premium Edition) - Mar 8
PSYCHO-PASS 2 Season Two Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Mar 8
C3 The Complete Collection BD/DVD Combo Set - Mar 15
Date a Live II Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Mar 22
Fairy Tail (Box #19) DVD/BD Combo Set (Eps #213-226) - Mar 22
Eden of the East The Complete Series + Movies BLURAY (Premium Edition) - Mar 29

Beyond the Boundary Limited Edition Unboxing Courtesy Friday Night Figures!

The Beyond the Boundry Limited Edition Collectors box is available here, and you can pick it up right now for a very special Holiday price! Sentai is not going to make anymore of these, so get yours before they are gone!

Many thanks to Justin, J-Hops and the rest of the FNF gang for the great video!

You can catch lots more FNF fun at their channel here.

RACS Holiday Shipping Cutoffs

I'm looking at the calendar this morning and see that there are only two weeks left before Christmas, so I think it's time to talk about shipping cutoffs and deadlines so that anything you need before Christmas actually gets to you before Christmas!

Super Saver Shipping (Dec 11th) - We ship your super saver and/or free ship orders several ways depending on your order's size, breadth, weight, and product type. The default method is usually standard mail, however, we may also use First Class service, SmartPost, or even Ground service for larger orders. The holiday cutoff for standard mail service is probably around today (Dec 11th), meaning that each day after your package has less and less chance of reaching you by Christmas. The other services have a little longer window, but when you choose super saver you can't be sure how it will ship so don't risk it - after today choose Priority Mail or Ground shipping if you definitely need it b/f the holidays.   
 
Priority Mail / Ground Shipping (Dec 17th) - Even though Pri Mail and Ground can have vastly different quoted leads times, we like to cut both off around the same time. This time of year Pri Mail can take twice as long as usual to get from us to you, and next week both UPS and FedEx will suspend their delivery guarantees for ground shipments due to the holiday rush. I would peg the cutoff for Pri Mail / Ground service this year at around Dec 17th, though if you are closer to our warehouse in Virginia that could probably be bumped up to as far as the 21st. Bottom line, get your holiday orders in before the 17th and choose Pri Mail or Ground service to ensure pre-Christmas delivery.

FedEx Express Two Day and Overnight (Dec 22nd/23rd) - We're famous for getting last minute Anime orders to customers on time during the holidays, and this year you can use FedEx Express 2nd Day service right up until Dec 22nd, and Overnight through the 23rd to get your holiday orders on time.Just keep in mind for last minute shopping there may be stuff we're sold out of, so try to place your orders as early as you can.

International (Dec 11th / Dec 21st) - The shipping cutoff for holiday delivery of Airmail parcels is today. Canadians may have a few more days for this service, but every year Canadian customs gets pretty bogged down around this time and they have never failed to disappoint us in the past. After today, I recommend you choose either EMS or FedEx International service for time sensitive orders. They should deliver on time if shipped right up until the 21st of Dec.

We'll be in the next two weekends to make sure that as many of your weekend orders go out on the following Monday if possible. Count on that we'll be doing our part, just keep in mind the carriers might have a different view and plan accordingly. :-)

Another RACS Unboxing Courtesy of the Boys at Friday Night Figures!!

Many thanks to Justin, J-Hops and the rest of the FNF gang for making opening their latest Anime haul such a great time!

You can catch lots more FNF fun at their channel here!

I Know How Vince Feels...

Thanks to Sean for sending over!

THAT Conversation...

...the one that we have all had at one time...

Let me be clear...

Evangelion 4.44 - Santa is (NOT) Coming

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Just wanted to post a reminder that we will be closed for business tomorrow, Thursday, November 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday, but we will be back at it on Friday (and probably Saturday and Sunday) filling and shipping all of your holiday orders and answering e-mails and, well, doing what we do.

While you are giving thanks this holiday weekend, make sure to focus on your family and friends instead of shopping and Black Friday sales. Remember that a little time with your family is worth more than all the Black Friday deals in the world, and while you can buy things anytime, you can never get the time back that and
didn't spend  with your family or friends.

Those deals will be there afterwards, don't worry.... -_^

Stay safe this holiday weekend, and enjoy your Anime!

Section 23's March 2016 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Section 23 has sent over their March 2016 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Here's what's coming:

Wizard Barristers Complete Collection DVD - Mar 1
Wizard Barristers Complete Collection BLURAY - Mar 1
Wolf Girl & Black Prince Complete Collection DVD - Mar 8
Wolf Girl & Black Prince Complete Collection BLURAY - Mar 8
Those Who Hunt Elves Complete DVD Boxed Set (Sentai Selects) - Mar 15
Waiting in the Summer Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Mar 15
When They Cry Season 1 Collection DVD (Eps #1-26) - Mar 15
When They Cry Season 1 Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-26) - Mar 15
Celestial Method Complete Collection DVD - Mar 22
Celestial Method Complete Collection BLURAY - Mar 22
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Complete Collection DVD - Mar 29
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Complete Collection BLURAY - Mar 29
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Limited Collectors Edition DVD/BD Boxed Set - Mar 29
Utawarerumono OVA Collection DVD - Mar 29
Utawarerumono OVA Collection BLURAY - Mar 29
Vampire Princess Miyu TV Series Complete Collection DVD (Re-Issue) - Mar 29

Funimation's February 2016 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Funimation has sent over their February 2016 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Neon Genesis Evangelion 3.33 You Can [Not] Redo Movie DVD - Feb 2
Neon Genesis Evangelion 3.33 You Can [Not] Redo Movie BLURAY - Feb 2
Lord Marksman and Vanadis Complete Series DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Feb 9
Lord Marksman and Vanadis Complete Series DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Feb 9
Tokyo Ghoul Complete Season DVD/BD Combo Set (Collectors Edition) - Feb 9
Free! Eternal Summer (Season 2) DVD/BD “For the Future” (Premium Edition) - Feb 16
Free! Eternal Summer (Season 2) DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Feb 16
Free! Eternal Summer (Season 2) DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Feb 16
Ga-Rei Zero Complete Collection DVD / BLURAY Combo Set (S.A.V.E. Edition) - Feb 23
No Rin Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set - Feb 23
Tokyo ESP Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Feb 23
Tokyo ESP Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Feb 23

So Evangelion 3.33 is FINALLY back on the schedule after two years delay. Yeah! Eva 3.33 is sorta like the first time you made love - it took years to experience, you're not really sure what happened, and it's over way too soon...

All former pre-orders for it placed since Feb 2014 will remain active and begin shipping in February once our copies arrive. We'll start chasing you guys and gals down for updated payment info if necessary starting around the second week of January. This applies to anyone who previously pre-ordered FREE and/or the Tokyo Ghoul CE as well, which was originally supposed to have been released in September. We also added the FREE Premium Edition to the slate, which Funi has wisely decided should be offered at more outlets than just their own site.

Solidarité

GET READY FOR A BARRAGE OF HOLIDAY BARGAINS @RACS!!

RACS is on target to be your one stop shop for building your ultimate holiday anime haul.
We'll be firing a barrage of hot anime deals straight to your inbox all season long!

This year we're bringing out the big guns, so stay on the lookout and be ready to pull the trigger 
because these deals will only be around while supplies last!

START SAVING HERE!

NIS Announces Love Live! Season 2 Complete BD Premium Edition!

NISA has announced a Valentines Day release of Love Live! School Idol Project Season 2 in a BLURAY Premium Edition and we now have it up for pre-order on the store site:

Love Live! School Idol Project Season 2 BLURAY Collection (Premium Edition) - Feb 14

They also announced a Standard Edition release for Season 1 the same day:

Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 BLURAY Collection (Standard Edition) - Feb 14

The premium edition includes Season 2 on BluRay format, a hardcover artbook (full color, 28pg) with character art, sketches, behind-the-scenes manga, and interviews with the cast and crew. Disk extra's include clean opening and endings and Japanese commercials.

For a limited time, we're offering this set in pre-order for the special RACS price of only $49.98 ($69.98 MSRP) so reserve your copy today! Release date is set for February 14th. 

Synopsis: Otonokizaka High School is planning to close within three years. However, nine female students come together with one thing in mind— to form an idol group to revive the school’s popularity and keep it from shutting down. “In order to protect our beloved school, there’s only one thing we can do...become school idols!” Their goal is simple:  Become  an overnight sensation and  use their  nationwide media  exposure  to  promote  their  school  and bring in a wave of new students to the ailing area. A simple but solid plan, they figure. Naturally, they’re nervous and wonder if this plan can really succeed, but for better or worse their journey continues...

Funimation's January 2016 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Funimation has sent over their January 2016 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Here's what's coming:

Noein Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Jan 12
Noein Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Jan 12
Terror in Resonance Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Jan 19
Terror in Resonance Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Jan 19
Certain Scientific Railgun S (Toaru Kagaku no Railgun) Season 2 DVD/BD Combo Set - Jan 19
Kingdom the Complete 1st Season DVD Set - Jan 26
One Piece Season 7 Part 5 DVD Boxed Set (Uncut) (Eps #434-445) - Jan 26

Noein was re-scheduled into January from November. This month Railgun S finally gets a BD release because Funimation knows us fans love to double dip. Also, if you are noticing that the MSRP /street pricing for a lot Funimation releases going forward is starting to creep up a bit, it's not your imagination. Those guys that they hired over from Universal last year are doing what they do best.

BUILD YOUR OWN BAG OF ANIME TREATS @RACS!

START SAVING HERE!

Section 23's February 2016 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Section 23 has sent over their February 2016 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Blade Dance of the Elementalers Complete Collection DVD - Feb 2
Blade Dance of the Elementalers Complete Collection BLURAY - Feb 2
From the New World Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-25) - Feb 2
From the New World Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-25) - Feb 2
Akame ga Kill Collection 1 DVD (Eps #1-12) - Feb 9
Akame ga Kill Collection 1 BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Feb 9
Akame ga Kill Premium Collectors Box 1 DVD/BD Combo Set (Eps #1-12) - Feb 9
Shirobako Collection 1 DVD (Eps #1-12) - Feb 9
Shirobako Collection 1 BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Feb 9
Fate / kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei! Collection DVD - Feb 16
Fate / kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei! Collection BLURAY - Feb 16
Space Brothers Collection 7 DVD (Eps #76-87) - Feb 16
Space Brothers Collection 7 BLURAY (Eps #76-87) - Feb 16
Indian Summer OVA DVD (Sentai Selects) - Feb 23
Photo Kano Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-13) - Feb 23

All of you have been asking me when Akame ga Kill was going to come up.
Here you go!

It's the BOOKTOBER Fall Manga Savings Event at RACS!

START SAVING HERE!

Section 23's January 2016 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Section 23 has sent over their January 2016 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Here's what's coming

Dai Shogun Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-12) - Jan 5
Dai Shogun Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Jan 5
Pet Shop of Horrors Compete Collection DVD (Sentai Selects) - Jan 5
ARGEVOLLEN Collection 2 DVD (Eps #13-24) - Jan 12
ARGEVOLLEN Collection 2 BLURAY (Eps #13-24) - Jan 12
Hanayamata Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-12) - Jan 19
Hanayamata Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Jan 19
Locodol Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-13) - Jan 19
Locodol Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-13) - Jan 19
Corpse Party OVA Collection DVD - Jan 26
Corpse Party OVA Collection BLURAY - Jan 26
Re: Hamatora the Animation Season 2 Collection DVD - Jan 26
Re: Hamatora the Animation Season 2 Collection BLURAY - Jan 26
Momokyun Sword Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-12) - Jan 26
Momokyun Sword Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Jan 26
Tamako Market Complete Collection BLURAY - Jan 26