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    AKB0048: NEXT STAGE Available on February 4th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its February slate of releases; including the second exciting season of the epic series AKB0048! Get ready for a battle of the bands with AKB0048: NEXT STAGE which will be available on both DVD and Blu-ray. Product details follow, in order of release... AKB0048: NEXT STAGE Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 2/4/2014 Format: DVD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $59.98 AKB0048: NEXT STAGE BLU-RAY Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 2/4/2014 Format: BD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $69.98 The road trip to war has already been brutal for the 77th generation of understudies to AKB0048, the combination singing

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: mgnb.tv (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams WARNING! You may experience a strong urge to check your vision after watching Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: MEGANEBU! (????, 2013). This 12 episode series is directed by the up and coming Sobi Yamamoto (THIS BOY CAN FIGHT ALIENS) and features character designs by Atsuko Nakajima (HAKUOKI) with series composition by Deco Akao (MYSTERIOUS GIRLFRIEND X). You don’t necessarily have to wear rose-colored glasses to get a better view of the world, you just have to wear glasses! At least, that’s the philosophy of Akira Soma, a high school student who breaks humanity into three kinds of people: those wear glasses, those who don’t and girls. After all, if two heads are better than one, then four eyes are clearly superior to two, right? And what other modern invention can serve as both

    Secret agent Jong-seong (Ha Jung-woo) and his wife, Jung-hee (Gianna Jun), are the targets of an international conspiracy in THE BERLIN FILE. Photo courtesy of CJ Entertainment America. © 2013 CJ E&M CORPORATION

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    High Octane Spy Thriller from Internationally-Acclaimed Action Director Ryoo Seung-wan Source: CJ Entertainment America, MPRM Communications press release Official Site: berlin2013.interest.me (Korea), theberlinfile.com (US) Special Thanks to Leif Helland Korean action auteur Ryoo Seung-wan (CITY OF VIOLENCE, CRYING FIST) delivers his signature style to the East meets West double agent intrigue in the breakneck thriller THE BERLIN FILE (???, Bereurlin, 2013) debuting on DVD December 24th from CJ Entertainment. Exposed during an illegal arms trade gone wrong in Berlin, a North Korean “ghost” agent finds himself in the crosshairs of an international manhunt. Caught between his love of country and his wife, he must quickly prepare to make the ultimate sacrifice. The stellar cast includes Jung-woo Ha (winner of the Best Actor award for this performance at the 2013 Baek Sang Art Awards), Suk-kyu Han (EYE FOR AN EYE), Seung-beom Ryu (PERFECT NUMBER,

    The classic Toei anime comes to Region 1 DVD in DANGUARD ACE: THE MOVIE COLLECTION. © LEIJI MATSUMOTO, TOEI ANIMATION

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    Three Movies Edited From the Original Series, Plus a Brand-New English Language Track Source: Shout! Factory press release Special Thanks to Tom Chen War in space! Transforming super robots! Burning, hot-blooded emotional drama! In 2011, SciFi Japan reported that Toei Animation had contracted Winckler-Oya Inc. to produce 23 English dubbed feature films from the studio`s classic anime television series like CAPTAIN HARLOCK (??????????????, Uchuu Kaizoku Kyaputen Haarokku, 1978-79), STARZINGER (SF??????????, SF Saiyuuki Sutaajingaa, 1978-79) and FIST OF THE NORTH STAR (????, Hokuto no Ken, 1984-87). The goal of THE TOEI CLASSIC ANIME MOVIE COLLECTION was for Toei to directly offer ready-made English language versions to distributors and mainstream audiences in the United States for television, streaming and home video. Shout! Factory has already released two TOEI CLASSIC ANIME MOVIE titles -- GAIKING: THE MOVIE COLLECTION and STARZINGER: THE MOVIE COLLECTION -- on DVD,

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    Source: FUNimation press release Official Site: blood-c.jp (Japan),funimation.com/shows/blood-c (US) Special Thanks to Scott Lonski The FUNimation Entertainment series BLOOD-C: THE COMPLETE SERIES has won the 2013 Reaper Award for “Best Animation”. The Reaper Awards, presented by Home Media Magazine and DreadCentral.com, honored the top horror and thriller titles released between Aug. 1, 2012, and July 31, 2013. Studios submitted contenders for consideration by a panel of judges in conjunction with a consumer vote. BLOOD-C (2011), a collaboration of the creators of BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE and BLOOD+ with renowned powerhouse CLAMP (makers of X and Chobits), injected beauty into a chilling new addition to the Blood line. Featuring action and drama like you’ve never seen before, the 12-episode TV series BLOOD-C was followed by the award-winning film BLOOD-C: THE LAST DARK. Horrifying beasts with a hunger for human flesh prey on the citizens of a quiet

    Well Go USA is giving SciFi Japan readers a chance to win IP MAN: THE FINAL FIGHT on Blu-ray. Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2013 Emperor Motion Pictures, Pegasus Taihe Entertainment

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the action-packed martial arts drama IP MAN: THE FINAL FIGHT (???????, Ye Wen: Zhongji Yi Zhan, 2013) on Blu-ray. The film depicts a realistic account of Ip Man’s later life in Hong Kong as he struggles against the vicissitudes of life: his pursuit of a romance with a young singer after his wife’s death (against the wishes of his disciples); his relationship with his elder son; and his thoughts on Bruce Lee, who would become his most celebrated student. Directed by Herman Yau (THE LEGEND IS BORN: IP MAN), IP MAN: THE FINAL FIGHT stars Anthony Wong (WHITE VENGEANCE, INFERNAL AFFAIRS), Eric Tsang (INFERNAL AFFAIRS), Jordan Chan (WHITE VENGEANCE), Gillian Chung (THE

    Cover art for POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: THE MYSTERIOUS ROBO KNIGHT - Volume 2. Image courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Impact Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha The super-charged Power Rangers Megaforce adventures continue with POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: THE MYSTERIOUS ROBO KNIGHT - Volume 2 arriving on DVD and Digital HD January 14 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The hit Nickelodeon series entertains fans with exciting tales of best friends who must work together to defend the planet from evil. Immerse yourself in the epic saga as the Rangers join forces with a mysterious transforming robot and awesome new Megazords in their quest to defeat the invading monsters! The POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: THE MYSTERIOUS ROBO KNIGHT - Volume 2 DVD includes four robo-charged episodes and a bonus collectible Mega Blok Series 2 Micro Figure (while supplies last), which will all be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. The action-packed series continues as Troy, Noah, Emma, Gia and Jake POWER UP

    Cover art for BLESSING OF THE CAMPANELLA. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © Windmill, CAMPANELLA PARTNERS

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: campanella.rightstuf.com Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer Lucky Penny Entertainment is pleased to announce the BLESSING OF THE CAMPANELLA (????????, Shukufuku no Campanella ~ la campanella della benedizione ~, 2010) DVD Collection will be released on February 4, 2014. The DVD set will feature the complete 12-episode anime series, in a single DVD keepcase, with Japanese audio, English subtitles and on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include the U.S trailer, clean opening and closing, 30-minute OVA, promotional videos, commercials, bathtime specials, and trailers. The anime adaptation of BLESSING OF THE CAMPANELLA is based on the Japanese visual novel Shukufuku no Campanella by Windmill and features animation by AIC (HEAVEN`S LOST PROPERTY, NYAN KOI!). BLESSING OF THE CAMPANELLA first aired in Japan on Tokyo MX in July 2010. Leicester Maycraft leads a charmed life. His parents are nobility and

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of SAVING GENERAL YANG. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2013 Pegasus Motion Pictures

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Special Thanks to Leif Helland Based on the ancient Chinese folklore of the seven brothers who fought against all odds to rescue their legendary warrior father, the acclaimed action drama SAVING GENERAL YANG (?????, Zhong Lie Yang Jia Jiang, 2013) debuts on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital December 10th from Well Go USA Entertainment. The international box office hit is an epic tale about the renowned Song Dynasty’s military defense headed by the clan of Yang against a nomadic Northern nation. Head of the Yang clan is the charismatic old general, Yang Ye (Adam Cheng), who is also the father of seven sons. The seven young men possess differing temperaments, and are each a master of their own kung fu discipline. In AD 986, the Khitan army takes its revenge for a past massacre, abducting General Yang and leaving his

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Special Thanks to David Williams Chaos reigns, robot parts rain down and villains are in pain in the wackiest race in the history of anime. But are you fan enough to beat them to the punch-line in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: TIME BOKAN: ROYAL REVIVAL (??????????, Taimu Bokan Odo Fukko, 1993-1994)? This classic OVA series is directed by Akira Shigino and features character designs by Yoshitaka Amano (VAMPIRE HUNTER D, AMON SAGA) with mecha designs by Kunio Okawara (ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS). The Japanese public goes crazy when it’s announced that the beloved and long running classic anime TIME BOKAN will be remade. There’s just one problem: the original show was broken into multiple separate series featuring multiple teams of heroes pitted against multiple teams of almost identical villains, so how to choose which ones will star in the remake? Unwisely discarding

    Key art. © Ichiro Sakaki ? Kodansha / OBC Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: tbs.co.jp/anime/obc (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its newest acquisition: OUTBREAK COMPANY (????????????? ????????, Autobureiku Kanpanii: Moeru Shinryakusha, 2013). This 12 episode series is directed by Kei Oikawa and features character designs by Takashi Mamezuka with series composition by Naruhisa Arakawa (SO I CAN`T PLAY H), sound direction by Takahiro Enomoto (BLESSING OF THE CAMPANELLA) and music by Keiji Inai (BTOOOM!). Shinichi Kanou’s father writes novels and his mother illustrates erotic video games, so perhaps it’s not unexpected that he’d end up as a fan of comics and science fiction. However, rather than channeling his efforts into creating like his parents, he has instead become one of the world’s foremost experts on “moe”, with a staggeringly encyclopedic knowledge of all things cute and adorable in every conceivable form of animation and media. This

    Key art for MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC. © 2012 Shinobu Ohtaka/SHOGAKUKAN, Magi Committee, MBS

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    Hit Adventure Fantasy to be Released in 2 Volumes Source: AniplexUSA press release Official Site: project-magi.com (Japan), magi-usa.com (US) Special Thanks to Magi fans will be delighted to hear that the fantastic series full of magic and adventure will now be available to own. Following their recent announcement of the Magi series’ English voice cast, Aniplex of America Inc. announced at New York Comic Con of their home video release plans for MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC (??, 2012-2013) in North America. MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC is an anime adaptation of the hit manga series by Shinobu Ohtaka, which has sold over 10 million copies in Japan. The English version of the manga has also been recently released and is available for purchase through VIZ Media. The animation production was done by the highly acclaimed A-1 Pictures (SWORD ART ONLINE, BLUE EXORCIST), and lead by

    The third season of the anime series PHI-BRAIN ~ PUZZLE OF GOD will soon be available in North America. © Sunrise/ NHK · NEP

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: phibrain.net, nhk/anime/phibrain (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams The game only ends when there’s no one left alive to play in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: PHI-BRAIN ~ PUZZLE OF GOD, Season 3 (???????? ?????, Fai Burein Kami no Pazuru, 2013). This 25 episode installment of the successful series is directed by series veteran Hirotaka Endo and continues to feature character designs by Youhei Sasaki and music by Akio Izutsu. No matter what Kaito tries to do, he’s inevitably drawn deeper into the cryptic realm of the Puzzles of God, where even the simplest riddle can quickly ripple into a matter of life and death. So a simple trip to England ends up spring-boarding the young genius into an all new mystery when the discovery of an unsolved puzzle leads into a maze of deadly deceptions and unexpected consequences. And

    Cover art for ANTIQUE BAKERY. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © Fumi Yoshinaga/SHINSHOKAN/Antique Committee

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: antique.rightstuf.com Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the ANTIQUE BAKERY (?? ?? ????, Seiyoo Kottoo Yoogashiten ~Antique~, 2008) DVD Collection will be released on February 4, 2014. This new, value-priced DVD set will feature the complete 12-episode anime with Japanese audio and English-language subtitles. On-disc extras will include the clean opening and closing, live event coverage, and an interview with AKB48 member Tomomi Kasai, who voices a supporting role in the series. Kidnapped as a child, Keiichiro Tachibana`s had trouble coming to terms with the haunting memory. He doesn`t remember much, only that the kidnapper forced him to eat sweets. As a way of dealing with his past, Tachnibana decides to open a bakery. But will his choice in staff -- a playboy patisserie who’s

    Australian Blu-ray and DVD cover art for WOLF CHILDREN. Images courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2012 “WOLF CHILDREN” Film Partners

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Official Site: ookamikodomo.jp (Japan),funimation.com/wolf-children, wolfchildrenmovie.com (US) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Half Human, Half Wolf, All Heart. On December 18th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release WOLF CHILDREN (???????????, Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki, 2012) on Blu-ray (Region B) and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD (Region 4). From Mamoru Hosoda, the acclaimed director of SUMMER WARS and THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME, WOLF CHILDREN has won multiple international awards including the Japan Academy Prize 2013. Hana was a student before she was a mother. She was bright and pretty, and her future held endless possibilities. Then she met a man, who turned out to be a wolf, and together they built a family. Hana loved her mate fiercely, but fate took him from her, leaving her alone with two unusual kids she didn`t know how to raise. Frightened of being discovered, Hana

    Key art. © Nagomu Torii ? Kyoto Animation/Beyond the Boundary Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: anime-kyokai.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams They should never have met. They shouldn’t even exist. But the entire world will change when they come together in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition, BEYOND THE BOUNDARY (?????, Kyokai no Kanata, 2013). This 12 episode series from the acclaimed Kyoto Animation studio is directed by Taichi Ishidate and features character designs by Miku Kadowaki with series composition by Jukki Hanada (CAMPIONE!) and music by Hikaru Nanase (HIIRO NO KAKERA ~ THE TAMAYORI PRINCESS SAGA). The last surviving member of her clan, Mirai Kuriyama is cursed with the terrifying ability to control and manipulate blood, a power so heretical that she is shunned even by those with the ability to understand her “gift”. Akihito Kanbara is only half human, but while the monstrous other half of his lineage seems to have doomed him

    CUTIE HONEY: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION cover art. Image courtesy of Discotek Media. © Go Nagai/ Dynamic Planning Inc., Toei Animation Co.,Ltd.

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    Source: Discotek Media On November 26th, the original 1973 TV series CUTIE HONEY (?????????, Kyuutii Hanii) will be released in a 4 Disc Set by Discotek Media. One day, Honey Kisaragi`s a trendy, class-cutting Catholic schoolgirl. The next, her father`s been murdered by demonic divas from a dastardly organization called Panther Claw. When his dying message reveals that she`s an android, Honey uses the transformative power of the Atmospheric Element Solidifier -- the very thing Panther Claw wanted to steal -- to seek revenge against the shadowy clan. Can Honey fight her way up Panther Claw`s ranks to defeat its leader, the sinister Sister Jill while managing to escape the watchful eyes of Miss Histler, her school`s headmistress? Aided by journalist Hayami Seiji, his ninja father, and lady loving grade school brother, Honey sometimes appears as a racecar driver, sometimes as a glamorous model, and sometimes

    TEKKAMAN BLADE II: COMPLETE OVA COLLECTION cover art. Image courtesy of Discotek Media. © TATSUNOKO PRODUCTION

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    Source: Discotek Media On October 29th, the OVA series TEKKAMAN BLADE II (??????????????II, Uchu no Kishi Tekkaman Bureedo Tsuu, 1994) will be released on Region 1 DVD by Discotek Media. Ten years have passed since the original series -- TEKNOMAN to fans of the US TV series -- and a new generation of Tekkaman must confront a powerful enemy while rebuilding their forces. In STAGE 1: THE NEW GENERATION, Yumi Francois, a young mechanic, is the unlikely candidate for the elite Tekkaman fighting team. Thrust into the midst of battle, she must overcome her fear and inexperience and gain her teammates` confidence and trust to survive. In STAGE 2: THE ALIEN INTRUDER, the Tekkaman team discovers a new enemy planning to destroy them. Faced with adversaries everywhere and conflict with the team, the Tekkamen must beat the overwhelming odds against them to win. In STAGE 3:

    Key art. © Izuru Yumizuru, OVERLAP © Izuru Yumizuru, OVERLAP/Project IS

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: over-lap.co.jp/is (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams The high-flying fan favorite is back in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: INFINITE STRATOS 2 (IS 2, IS ?Infinitto Sutoratosu? 2, 2013). This 12 episode follow up to the hugely successful series is directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi and features character designs by Kumi Horii (Student Council’s Discretion) with sound direction by Toshihiko Nakajima (INFINITE STRATOS, DEVIL MAY CRY) and music by Hikaru Nanase (INFINITE STRATOS, CANAAN). There are probably worse things that could have happened to Ichika Orimura besides being the first male on the planet capable of operating an Infinite Stratos powered exoskeleton. Then again, being the only guy in an academy filled with highly competitive, boy-crazed teenage girls equipped with giant robots and excessive amounts of combat training definitely qualifies as hazardous duty! It was bad enough becoming the focus of

    From left to right: Mia the Pink Ranger (Erika Fong), Mike the Green Ranger (Hector David Jr.), Jayden the Red Ranger (Alex Heartman), Kevin the Blue Ranger (Najee De-Tiege) and Emily the Yellow Ranger (Brittany Anne Pirtle) in Lionsgate Home Entertainment`s POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: A CHRISTMAS WISH. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Win a Free Volume of POWER RANGERS Holiday Adventures Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Lionsgate Home Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the holiday release POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: A CHRISTMAS WISH on DVD. The collection features festive Ranger adventures including STUCK ON CHRISTMAS and fan-favorite classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS episodes FOREVER FIENDS and ALPHA`S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS. The Samurai Rangers are stuck in Megazord`s cockpit when it breaks down after battling a Nighlok on Christmas Eve. By using their smarts, determination and teamwork, will the Rangers make it out in time to celebrate Christmas? POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: A CHRISTMAS WISH will be available on DVD and Digital Download tomorrow (October 7th) for the suggested retail price of $14.98, but here is your chance to win a

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