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    Win the Universal Studios Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack of WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE, the newest feature from Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli. Image courtesy of GKIDS Inc. © 2014 GNDHDDTK

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    Source: Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Click Communications Official Movie Site: marnie.jp (Japan), gkidsfilms.com/marnie (US) Special Thanks to Brigid D`Arcy Universal Studios Home Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the new Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack of Studio Ghibli’s WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE (????????, Omoide no Maanii, 2014) from GKids. Based on the beloved young adult novel by Joan G. Robinson and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY), WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE is a haunting tale gorgeously rendered with its moonlit seascapes, glowing orchestral score, and powerful portrayals of friendship and belonging. When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside to live with her aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion surrounded by marshes, and the mysterious young girl, Marnie, who lives there. The two girls instantly form a unique connection and friendship that

    © YOUNG BLACK JACK Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: tbs.co.jp/anime/ybj (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, YOUNG BLACK JACK (??? ?????????, Yangu Burakku Jakku), as part of the Fall 2015 anime season lineup. Based on the manga written by Yoshiaki Tabata and illustrated by Y?go ?kuma, this anime focuses on Osamu Tezuka’s beloved character, Black Jack, in his years as a medical student. YOUNG BLACK JACK will explore the formative years of one of manga’s most mysterious and iconic characters as he strives to become a master surgeon! The series will be directed by Atsuko Kase, while Ryosuke Takahashi and Yoshiaki Tabata will handle series composition and scripting respectively. Daisuke Ikeda is composing the music, and renowned studio Tezuka Productions (ASTRO BOY, THE FANTASTIC ADVENTURES OF UNICO, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF KIMBA THE WHITE LION) is animating the series.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: comet-lucifer.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, COMET LUCIFER (??????????, Kometto Rushifaa, 2015), as part of the Fall 2015 anime season lineup. This science fiction anime series takes place on Gift, a planet that hides a wealth of glittering blue ore deep beneath its surface. The story focuses on Sogo, a young man from a prosperous mining town, a mysterious blue-haired girl, and the adventures that result from their meeting. Atsushi Nakayama and Yasuhito Kikuchi will act as series director and director, respectively. Yuichi Nomura, who developed the original concept for the show, will also be providing both the script and series composition. Tatsuya Kato is composing the music, Yuichi Takahashi is handling character designs, and the studio 8 Bit (THE EDEN OF GRISAIA, INFINITE STRATOS, ABSOLUTE DUO) will produce

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: ittoshura.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, CHIVALRY OF A FAILED KNIGHT (????????, Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan, 2015), as part of the Fall 2015 anime season lineup. This action fantasy series is adapted from the light novels of original creator Riku Misora and tells the tale of Ikki Kurogane, a failing student at a prestigious school for Magic Knights. Ikki’s status as the “worst one” comes from the fact that he has no magical skills, but that doesn’t stop the number one student in the school, Stella, from challenging him to a duel where the loser becomes the other’s obedient servant for life! Shin Oonuma (FATE/KALEID PRISMA ILLYA, WATAMOTE) and Jin Tamamura (INVADERS OF THE ROKUJYOMA!?) are serving as director and series director, respectively, and the studios SILVER LINK (WATAMOTE,

    Artwork not final – mock-up. Photo courtesy of Section23 Films

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    HANAYAMATA COMPLETE COLLECTION Available January 19th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its January slate of releases; including Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition, the bittersweet coming-of-age story HANAYAMATA, available on both DVD and Blu-ray. Product details follow, in order of release... DAI SHOGUN COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 1/5/2016 Format: DVD, BD Language: Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $49.98, $59.98 In a world where history took a different path, Japan has been isolated from the outside world by steam-powered robots that repel all invaders. Inside Japan, however, the people are divided into feuding and fighting feudal factions. Feisty Keiichiro Tokugawa dreams of changing this and unifying Japan, and he just may be the one man who can use the legendary giant robot Susanoo. Unfortunately, just

    © Tite Kubo/Shueisha, TV TOKYO, dentsu, Pierrot

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    Catch the Exciting Climax of the Hit Supernatural Action Series this Month Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings one of Japan’s most celebrated anime series to an exhilarating conclusion as it announces the home media release of the final BLEACH DVD Box Set Edition on September 29th. BLEACH Set 26 contains 2-discs with the climactic final 12 episodes (355-366) of the series about the adventures of a clairvoyant teenager. Content is available with dialogue selections for dubbed English as well as subtitled, Japanese 2.0 audio, with episodes presented in 16x9 video. The set will carry an MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN. In the final episodes, Ichigo begins training under Ginjo in order to develop his Fullbring powers, while Orihime

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: hamatorapj.com Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, RE:?HAMATORA (Re?? ????????? ?????, Re: ? Hamatora (Ripurai Hamatora), 2014). The first season was enveloped in mystery and came to a shocking end -- but that was only the beginning. It`s been three months since the Yokohama Riots, and the Hamatora detectives believe things are back to normal. But these troubled characters, still reeling from the events of last season, will have to reply when a mystery that was cloaked in darkness comes to light. Seiji Kishi (PERSONA4 THE ANIMATION, ANGEL BEATS!) reprised his role as director for this second season of the HAMATORA series, based on an original concept by Yuki Kodama and Natsu Matsumai. Jun Kumagi (series composition: PERSONA4 THE GOLDEN ANIMATION; script: AQUARION LOGOS) handled series composition. Sound direction was handled

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Bandai Visual Co., Ltd. Bandai Visual will begin releasing the ULTRAMAN X (???????, Urutoraman Ekkusu, 2015) series on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan December 24th. The limited edition DVD BOX I and Blu-ray BOX I will each include the first 11 episodes plus a disc of bonus features (combined running time 330 minutes) packaged in a slipcase. DVD BOX II and Blu-ray BOX II will contain the second half of the series, and are scheduled for March 25, 2016. ULTRAMAN X will also be released as a rental-only, standard edition DVD. The first of 6 volumes, featuring Episodes 1-4, will be available December 24th. ? ULTRAMAN X Blu-ray BOX ?/ ??????X?Blu-ray BOX ? Label: EMOTION Publisher: Bandai Visual Cat#: BCXS-1026 Format: Blu-Ray Region: A Number of Discs: 3 Release Date: December 24, 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ?19,800 (Approximately $165.06 US) Disc Configuration:

    © Sou Hamayumiba ? Houbunsha / HANAYAMATA Partners

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: hanayamata.com Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, HANAYAMATA (?????, 2014). This bittersweet coming-of-age story is adapted from the manga by Sou Hamayumiba and introduces us to Naru Sekiya, a normal girl living an ordinary life. A chance encounter with an American girl dancing in traditional Japanese dress under a starlit night, however, changes her life forever. Naru is entranced with this ethereal, fairy-like figure. She had been waiting for that special someone who would one day take her from her everyday life, and now -- led by this girl from another country -- she takes her first steps into the extraordinary world that is yosakoi, a form of Japanese dance. Atsuko Ishuzuka directed the series and Reiko Yoshida provided series composition and scripts. Music was composed by MONACA, and character designs

    © Kotaro Kosugi / Ichijinsha /Locodol Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: tbs.co.jp/locodol Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, LOCODOL (???? Rokodoru, 2014). This high school comedy series is adapted from the four panel comedy manga by original creator Kotaro Kosugi and tells the story of Nanako Usami, who is convinced by her uncle to form a local idol group, or “locodol” for short. Along with her upperclassman, Yukari Kohinata, and friends Yui and Mirai, they form “Nagarekawa Girls” to promote the town and its businesses. Munenori Nawa directed the series, with Yuniko Ayana providing series composition. Music was handled by Tomoki Hasegawa and character designs were provided by Yumi Shimizu. Animation production was done by feel., known for their work on MY TEEN ROMANTIC COMEDY SNAFU TOO! and OUTBREAK COMPANY. LOCODOL is now available through select digital outlets, with a home video

    Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © SOTSU • SUNRISE

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: gundam.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Jessica Breon Anime distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and anime producer Sunrise Inc. are excited to announce MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Part 2 will be released on Blu-ray and DVD in North America on December 1, 2015. The release will contain the second half of the original MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM (????????, Kidoo Senshi Gandamu, 1979-1980) TV series. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Part 2 Blu-ray Collection The epic conclusion of the original GUNDAM series comes to North America in high-definition for the first time! The White Base is the target of constant attacks by Zeon, and Amuro and the others have officially become soldiers of the Earth Federation Forces. They return to space to fight in the final campaign, and here Amuro meets the mysterious and beautiful Lalah Sune. As the war builds to its conclusion, the

    Contents of the RANMA ½ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set Volume 7. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © Rumiko Takahashi/Shogakukan

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    Legendary Comedy and Martial Arts Action Series Reaches Exciting Finale Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, prepares fans for the final home media installment of the celebrated gender-bending martial arts action comedy based on the popular manga series created by Rumiko Takahashi as it announces the release of RANMA ½ Set 7. VIZ Media has released the entire gender-bending martial arts action comedy in its original Japanese series order across seven Limited Edition Blu-ray and Standard Edition DVD Box Sets. RANMA ½ (???½) is rated TV-14 and is based on the popular manga series originally created by Rumiko Takahashi. The RANMA ½ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set 7 carries an MSRP of $54.97 U.S. / $63.99 CAN. The final

    Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. © ATLUS © SEGA/ PERSONA3 the Movie Committee

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    Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: AniplexUSA.com/p3m Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki Fans of the cult classic JRPG, SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: PERSONA3 can get ready to fire up their Evokers again! Aniplex of America made an announcement today at their industry panel at Nan Desu Kan (Denver, CO) regarding their plans to distribute the import Blu-rays of SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 FALLING DOWN (????????3??3?, Gekijooban Perusona 3 Dai San Shoo, 2015) starting January 20th of next year. Pre-orders will begin on their official site on Tuesday September 8th for both the collector’s and standard editions. In the third film of this movie franchise, the protagonist, Makoto Yuki, and his teammates of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) are nearing their final battle against the vicious Shadows and finally bringing an end to the Dark Hour. As they engage in countless battles,

    Australian Blu-ray and DVD cover art for the live action film PARASYTE PART 1. Images courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2014

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Official Site: kiseiju.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock The invasion begins. The Australian label Madman Entertainment will release the live action movie PARASYTE PART 1 (???, Kiseijuu, 2014) on Region 4 DVD and Blu-ray November 18, 2015. No North American release has been announced. Tiny creatures called "Parasites" have arrived on Earth with the sole purpose of taking over human bodies and preying on mankind. One such Parasite latches on to ordinary high school student, Shinichi Izumi. Fortunately, he is able to fight it off before it reaches his brain. But unfortunately, it is now stuck within his right hand. Shinichi cannot reveal his terrible secret to those around him, but a strange relationship develops between himself and the creature he calls "Migi" ("Righty"). Before long, they begin to encounter other Parasites which launch savage attacks against them and endanger the life of

    Artwork not final – mock-up. Photo courtesy of Section23 Films.

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    CHAIKA ~ THE COFFIN PRINCESS Available December 15th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its December slate of releases, including Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition, the action adventure series CHAIKA ~ THE COFFIN PRINCESS, available on DVD & Blu-ray. Product details follow, in order of release... IRON GIRL: ULTIMATE WEAPON Published by: Switchblade Pictures Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 84 min. Street Date: 12/1/2015 Format: DVD Language: Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $19.98 It`s the same post-apocalyptic world and Chris, the mysterious bounty hunter better known as Iron Girl, is still the deadliest fighter on the planet. Unfortunately, she also still has no memory of who she is or where she came from, and, in a land where knowledge is power that means her days could be numbered. Everything may be about to change, however,

    © 2013 Romeo Tanaka ? Shogakukan / AURA FILM PARTNERS

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: marv.jp/special/aura Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Make-believe creatures and demons take a back seat to the terrors and monsters of the real world as Sentai Filmworks announces its latest acquisition, AURA AURA ????????????, Aura: Maryuuinkooga Saigo no Tatakai, 2013). Based on the famous Light Novel written by Romeo Tanaka (Humanity Has Declined) and illustrated by mebae (C-Control, Tailenders), the feature film takes full advantage of animation’s unique ability to dramatize and seamlessly blur the lines between fantasy and reality to focus on the world of “chunibyo”. As a former sufferer, Ichiro Sato once spent much of his life living in a world of delusions. When he encounters a similarly afflicted young woman at his new school, however, he’s simultaneously forced to confront both the students who bully her and the fantasies that continue to simmer within his own mind.

    © Tatsunoko Production © 2015 NTV ? VAP ? Tatsunoko Pro.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: ntv.co.jp/GC_insight (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez You can’t keep a good Gatchaman down, and Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce the return of one of Japan’s most iconic super teams with its latest acquisition, GATCHAMAN CROWDS INSIGHT (?????????? ?????, Gatchaman Kurauzu Insaito, 2015). Picking up where the hit GATCHAMAN CROWDS (??????????, Gatchaman Kurauzu, 2013) left off, GATCHAMAN CROWDS INSIGHT flips the premise of its predecessor to explore the more dangerous side of the same technology. After all, arch villain Berg Katze wasn’t destroyed, so much as he was absorbed, and if globally connected networks of super beings can be used for great good, they can also be used for the purposes of evil. When the Prime Minister is attacked by a mysterious new organization, suspicions flare as to who is ultimately responsible, and who the public can actually

    Contents of the DRAGON BALL Z: RESURRECTION ‘F’ Collector’s Edition Blu-ray + DVD set. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © Bird Studio/ Shueisha © 2015 DRAGON BALL Z THE MOVIE Production Committee

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    Home Video Now Available for Pre-Order at DragonBallZ.com Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Official Site: dragonball2015.com (Japan), dragonballz.com (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto On the heels of a record-breaking theatrical run, FUNimation Entertainment announced today that the home video release of the anime film DRAGON BALL Z: RESURRECTION ‘F’ (???????????????, Doragon Booru Zetto: Fukkatsu no `F`, 2015) will be available on digital HD starting October 9 and at retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada starting October 20. Three SKUs of the home video will be released and are currently available for pre-order at dragonballz.com. DRAGON BALL Z: RESURRECTION ‘F’ screened in more than 1,000 theaters during its official theatrical run from August 4 – 12. In the wake of phenomenal box office receipts and winning a spot on the Top 10 list of highest grossing domestic anime films of all time, select theaters extended the

    © 2011 Kenjiro Hata ? Shogakukan / HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER! Movie Partners

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Special Thanks to Christian Lopez The world’s favorite battling butler returns once more as Sentai Filmworks unleashes its latest acquisition, HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER - HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH (??? ???????! HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH, Hayate no Gotoku! HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH, 2011). Based on the manga by Kenjiro Hata (Weekly Comic Magazine Shonen Sunday), which has been in publication since 2004 and printed serially over 500 times, the film features an all-new storyline courtesy of Hata himself. When the star-crossed mistress/butler couple take a trip to a secluded vacation retreat, they find themselves trapped in conflicting realities! If it’s not bad enough that Hayate finds himself in a world where Nagi seems to have never existed, Nagi’s having an even less wonderful life, trapped in a mysterious and deadly amusement park of doom! Heading

    A SNAKE OF JUNE, the erotic thriller from TETSUO: THE IRON MAN creator Shinya Tsukamoto, comes to Blu-ray in the UK with a brand new high definition transfer. Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. © 2002 KAIJYU THEATER/ TSUKAMOTO SHINYA

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    On Blu-ray for the First Time Ever Source: Third Window Films Special Thanks to Adam Torel On September 28th, Third Window Films will release A SNAKE OF JUNE (????, Rokugatsu no Hebi, 2002) on Blu-Ray in the United Kingdom. One of the most famous Japanese erotic thrillers of all time makes its way onto Blu-ray for the first time ever with a brand new high definition transfer supervised by director Shinya Tsukamoto (TETSUO: THE IRON MAN)! Rinko (Asuka Kurosawa from COLD FISH) and Shigehiko (novelist Yuji Kotari) are a strange couple, whose physical mismatch (she a lithe beauty, he an overweight, balding, obsessive-compulsive neurotic) is reflected in the complete lack of intimacy between them. They connect as human beings, but they live more like friends than as lovers and lead nearly independent lives. Both seem comfortable with this coexistence, but the desires that

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