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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 
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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.

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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!

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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

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Funimation's December 2015 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Funimation has sent over their December 2015 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order! Here's what's coming:

Fairy Tail (Box #18) DVD/BD Combo Set (Eps #200-212) - Dec 1
Haganai (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai) DVD/BD Combo Set (Classic Edition) - Dec 8
Riddle Story of Devil Complete Collection DVD Set (Limited Edition) - Dec 8
Riddle Story of Devil Complete Collection DVD Set (Standard Edition) - Dec 8
Daimidaler : Prince V.S. Penguin Empire Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set - Dec 15
One Piece Season 7 Part 4 DVD Boxed Set (Uncut) (Eps #422-433) - Dec 15

So for the record, I was wrong about Eva 3.33. It seems they will not get it out this year.

Anime Fan Fortune Cookie:
     "Good things come to those who wait, and sometimes not at all or ever."

Funimation Announces Black Lagoon Premium Edition BLURAY Box for November!

FUNimation has announced today that the complete collector’s edition of Black Lagoon will indeed be coming in November. The set will bring the first and second season plus Roberta’s Blood Trail OVA together in one set, and we now have it up for pre-order!

Black Lagoon Complete Collection BLURAY Premium Edition Boxed Set - Nov 17

This Premium Boxed Set Includes:

- Season 1 + Season 2 + Roberta’s Blood Trail OVA on Blu-ray
- Collectible “Ammo tin” chipboard box
- 60 page full-color art book
- Black Lagoon lighter
- Black Lagoon dog tags

Street date is set for November 17th. MSRP on the set is $89.98, but RACS will be offering the set for a very limited time in pre-order for the crazy low price of just $49.98*, so get your pre-orders in ASAP! 

*Additional shipping and handling charges may apply. See our super saver shipping rules for more info.

New Oct/Nov Releases From Discotek / Eastern Star for Pre-Order!

We have a few new release announcements this week from Discotek / Eastern Star and we now have them up for pre-order!

The following upcoming releases are now available for pre-order from RACS:

Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- TV Series Complete Collection DVD - Oct 27
Lupin the 3rd Vs Detective Conan TV Special DVD - Oct 27
Lupin the 3rd Vs Detective Conan The Movie DVD - Oct 27

Library War Complete Collection DVD - Nov 3

Section 23's December 2015 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Section 23 has sent over their December 2015 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order!

Tsukihime Lunar Legend Complete Collection DVD Boxed Set (Sentai Selects) - Dec 1
Space Brothers Collection 6 DVD (Eps #65-75) - Dec 1
Space Brothers Collection 6 BLURAY (Eps #65-75) - Dec 1
Aura : Koga Maryuin's Last War DVD - Dec 8
Aura : Koga Maryuin's Last War BLURAY - Dec 8
Rail Wars Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-12) - Dec 8
Chaika ~ The Coffin Princess Season 1 Collection DVD (Eps #1-12) - Dec 15
Chaika ~ The Coffin Princess Season 1 Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-12) - Dec 15
Hayate the Combat Butler : Heaven is a Place on Earth DVD - Dec 15
Hayate the Combat Butler : Heaven is a Place on Earth BLURAY - Dec 15
Majestic Prince Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-24) - Dec 15
Majestic Prince Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-24) - Dec 15

Chaika and Aura get the dubs for December. Rail Wars will be sub only and just on DVD for now.

Funimation Adds the Dragonball Z : Resurrection 'F' Movie to October Schedule!

Funimation announced today that they are adding three release versions of the Dragonball Z : Resurrection 'F' movie to the October schedule and we now have them up for pre-order!

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' Movie DVD - Oct 20
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' Movie DVD/BD Combo Set - Oct 20
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' Movie DVD/BD Combo Set (Collectors Edition) - Oct 20

Extra's include the Voices of Dragon Ball Z: Picture-in-Picture Making Of Footage, The Return of Dragon Ball Z: Cast Interviews & Red Carpet Footage.

Collectors Edition contains the feature film plus a set of four holographic Frieza Force propaganda postcards in exclusive, premium packaging, including clear o-card and digipack!

We're offering all three versions for a very special pre-order price, so pre-order today!

Funimation's November 2015 Anime Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Funimation has sent over their November 2015 Anime release schedule and we now have them up on the store site for pre-order! Here's what's coming:

Fafner Complete Collection TV + Movie DVD Boxed Set (S.A.V.E Edition) - Nov 3
Fafner Complete Collection TV + Movie BLURAY Boxed Set (S.A.V.E Edition) - Nov 3
Fairy Tail Collection #5 DVD/BD Combo Set (Eps #97-120) - Nov 3
Danganronpa Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Nov 10
Danganronpa Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Nov 10
One Piece Collection #14 DVD Boxed Set (Uncut) (Eps #325-348) - Nov 10
Buddy Complex Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set - Nov 17
Good Luck Girl! (Binbo-gamo ga!) Complete Collection DVD Set (S.A.V.E Edition) - Nov 24
Dragonar Academy Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Nov 24
Dragonar Academy Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Nov 24
Eureka Seven AO Complete Collection DVD (S.A.V.E Edition) - Nov 24
Eureka Seven AO Complete Collection BLURAY (S.A.V.E Edition) - Nov 24
Noein Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Limited Edition) - Nov 24
Noein Complete Collection DVD/BD Combo Set (Standard Edition) - Nov 24

US Theatrical Release for the Attack on Titan Movies Announced

Funimation has announced the North American theatrical release dates for both Attack on Titan live-action films. Attack on Titan- Part 1 will receive a limited theatrical release beginning on Wednesday, September 30.  Attack on Titan – Part 2 will debut on Tuesday, October 20.

Funimation also issued a new NA trailer, which is paired with the Japanese Red-Band trailer here:

Strategy Meeting...

New Releases From Media Blasters, AniPlex, New Video, Viz, and Nozomi Up for Pre-Order!

We have a few new release announcements this week from Media Blasters, AniPlex, New Video, Viz, and Nozomi. The following upcoming releases are now available for pre-order from RACS:

Media Blasters
Ladies Versus Butlers Complete Collection DVD - Nov 3
Ladies Versus Butlers Complete Collection BLURAY - Nov 3

AniPlex
Irregular at Magic High School Set 2 BLURAY (Eps #8-18) + Box - Sep 15
Irregular at Magic High School Set 3 BLURAY (Eps #19-26) - Dec 8
Durarara!! x 2 Vol #1 DVD (Eps #1-6) - Sep 29
Durarara!! x 2 Vol #2 DVD (Eps #7-12) - Nov 24

New Video
When Marnie Was There DVD/BD Combo Set - Oct 6

VIZ
Naruto: Shippuden Collection #24 DVD Boxed Set (Eps #297-309) - Nov 10

Nozomi
Umi Monogatari Complete Collection DVD - Nov 3
Blessing of the Campanella Complete Collection DVD (Anime Elements) - Nov 3
Mobile Suit Gundam TV Series Collection #1 DVD (Eps #1-21) - Nov 3
Mobile Suit Gundam TV Series Collection #1 BLURAY (Eps #1-21) - Nov 3
Turn A Gundam Movie Collection DVD - Nov 3

Ladies vs. Butlers Dubbed DVD & BLURAY Coming in November!

After a couple of years of delays, Media Blasters has finally scheduled the release of Ladies vs. Butlers, and the good news is that not only is it getting dub treatment, it will be released on both DVD and BLURAY format! We now have them up for pre-order here:

Ladies Versus Butlers Complete Collection DVD - Nov 3
Ladies Versus Butlers Complete Collection BLURAY - Nov 3

Release Date is Set for November 3rd, 2015.

Synopsis: Hino Akiharu lost his parents when he was young and was adopted into his uncle’s family. When he learns his uncle is after his inheritance, he decides to enter a boarding school where students are raised to be maids or butlers.