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    Key art for YUMERIA. © Namco / Moera Travel Agency

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: anime.powerbean.jp/yumeria (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is pleased to announce its newest acquisition: YUMERIA (????, 2004)! This 12 episode series is directed by Keitaro Motonaga (MAJIKOI ~ OH! SAMURAI GIRLS, MAJESTIC PRINCE) and features character designs by Shinobu Nishioka (DEVIL LADY) with sound direction by Hiromi Kikuta (NEO ANGELIQUE ABYSS) and music by Kazuhiro Nagaoka. It’s one thing to wake up from a dream and be a little confused, but on his 16th birthday Tomokazu Mikuri wakes up WITH a dream, right next to the strange girl that he’d just been dreaming of! Weirder yet, his hot older cousin, Nanase, takes the new addition to the household perfectly in stride and enrolls her in Tomokazu’s high school, despite the fact that the girl can only say one word: “Mone.” But things get totally out of control

    Key art for ROZEN MAIDEN ~ ZURÜCKSPULEN. © Peach-Pit, Shueisha/Rozen Maiden Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: tbs.co.jp/rozen (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams A single decision, a single change and the world becomes a complete different place. Or does it? Find out in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: ROZEN MAIDEN ~ ZURÜCKSPULEN (????????, 2013)! This 12 episode reimagining of the classic ROZEN MAIDEN series is directed by Mamoru Hatakeyama (SANKAREA) and features character designs by Kyuta Sakai (WHEN THEY CRY ~ HIGURASHI), with series composition and sound direction by Tomomi Mochizuki (TOUKA GETTAN) and music by Shinkichi Mitsumune (ROZEN MAIDENn). Time is a strange thing. In every moment, there are fleeting circumstances of opportunity, which if taken, can completely change the course of one’s life. And there are those who postulate that not only is each of these chains of events possible, but that there are parallel worlds where those events HAVE taken place. Which brings

    Gia the Yellow Ranger (Ciara Hanna), Noah the Blue Ranger (John Mark Loudermilk), Troy the Red Ranger (Andrew Gray), Jake the Black Ranger (Azim Rizk) and Emma the Pink Ranger (Christina Masterson) star in Lionsgate Home Entertainment`s POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: ULTIMATE TEAM POWER - Volume 1. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    First POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE DVD Volume Streets September 3rd Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Impact Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha Lionsgate Entertainment has provided high-res images and a trailer for POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: ULTIMATE TEAM POWER - Volume 1, coming to DVD (srp $14.98) and Digital Download September 3rd. For centuries, the earth has been protected by a supernatural guardian named Gosei and his robotic aide, Tensou. When the evil Warstar aliens plan a massive invasion of Earth, Gosei calls upon five teenagers with talent and attitude to form the ultimate team...the Power Rangers Megaforce! Using their newfound special abilities, mega-weapons, high-tech Zords and giant Megazords to battle this new alien threat, the Power Rangers Megaforce prove that "Earth`s defenders never surrender!" About Saban Brands Formed in 2010 as a

    DVD cover art for STARZINGER: THE MOVIE COLLECTION. Image courtesy of Shout! Factory. © 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 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), PLANET ROBOT DANGUARD ACE (???? ?????A(???), Wakusei Robo Dangado Eesu, 1977-78) 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 licensed some of the TOEI CLASSIC ANIME MOVIE titles for DVD, starting with GAIKING: THE MOVIE COLLECTION on May 21st. Next up will be the 2-Disc set STARZINGER: THE

    Win the Blu-ray edition of NEW WORLD or THE KING OF THE STREETS from Well Go US. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2013 Next Entertainment World Inc & Sanai Pictures Co., Ltd. © 2012 Bei Jing Yue Song Television Culture Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their choice of the Korean mob thriller NEW WORLD (???, Sinsegye, 2013) or the Chinese martial arts actioner THE KING OF THE STREETS (????, Jie Tou Zhi Wang, 2012) on Blu-ray. In director Park Hoon-Jeong’s NEW WORLD, Police Chief (Min-sik Choi) orders his undercover cop (Lee Jeong-jae) to participate in project “New World,” designed to bring down the notorious crime organization “Goldmoon”. The undercover cop faces a difficult decision: follow the Chief’s orders or maintain his loyalty to “Goldmoon.” Set in the gritty underbelly of modern day Beijing, THE KING OF THE STREETS follows the story of Fang, an ex-convict who is given a second chance of fulfilling his dream of a better life, and breaking away

    Sion Sono`s THE LAND OF HOPE is coming to DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom. Photos courtesy of Third Window Films. © 2012 The Land of Hope Film Partners

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    Source: Third Window Films Official Movie Site: kibounokuni.jp (Japan), thirdwindowfilms.com/the-land-of-hope (UK) Special Thanks to Adam Torel and Claire Marty On August 26th, 2013, THE LAND OF HOPE (????, Kibou no Kuni, 2012) comes to DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom from distributor Third Window Films. Prolific Japanese director Sion Sono (LOVE EXPOSURE, COLD FISH, HIMIZU) departs from his usual style for this movingly restrained drama of a rural family`s struggle to survive in the aftermath of the T?hoku earthquake and the resulting nuclear crisis. In the fictional Nagashima prefecture, Yoichi Ono (Jun Murakami; ISN`T ANYONE ALIVE?, HIMIZU, YAKUZA WEAPON) lives a peaceful life with his wife Izumi (Megumi Kagurazaka; COLD FISH, GUILTY OF ROMANCE), and his parents Yasuhiko (Isao Natsuyagi; LIKE FATHER LIKE SON, EMPEROR) and Chieko (Naoko Otani; MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS), on the family’s small farm. One day, an earthquake disrupts the

    Key art for DOG & SCISSORS. © 2013 Shunsuke Sarai /Published by Enterbrain Inc.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: inuhasa.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams For a twisted tail with a novel twist, be sure to check out Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: DOG & SCISSORS (??????????, Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyoo, 2013)! This 12 episode romp from animation powerhouse GONZO is directed by Yukio Takahashi and features character designs by Youko Satou, with series composition by Toshizo Nemoto, sound direction by Jun Watanabe and music by Akito Matsuda. Kazuhito Harumi was the ultimate bookworm, spending days at a time with his head buried in his beloved books, and little could make him happier than perusing the pages of his favorite author, Shinobu Akiyama. Unfortunately, Kazuhito’s life goes to the dogs, literally, when he gets himself killed while trying to stop a robber! Thanks to the power of a true bookworm, however, Kazuhito inexplicably finds himself reincarnated as

    Sunrise Inc. and Right Stuf, Inc. have partnered on North American distribution of the OVA series MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC (UNICORN). Image courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © SOTSU • SUNRISE

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: gundam-unicorn.net (Japan), gundamuc.rightstuf.com (US) The historic anime MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC (UNICORN) (????????UC(?????), Kidoo Senshi Gandamu Yunikon) will be released by Sunrise Inc. and distributed by Right Stuf, Inc. on DVD in North America, beginning in August 2013. Right Stuf`s President and CEO Shawne Kleckner said, "The Gundam franchise is one of the most popular and successful mecha story arcs in anime history for good reason and MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC continues that legacy. It`s an honor to work with Sunrise to help bring this series to conclusion for our North American fans." MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC is based upon the best-selling novel by Harutoshi Fukui (Aegis). These seven OVAs were originally released on Blu-Ray in Japan beginning in 2010 with the final release of the series scheduled for Spring of 2014. It features theatrical

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of A COMPANY MAN. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Showbox/Mediaplex

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    Fight... Before Being Fired Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Special Thanks to Leif Helland First time Writer/Director Lim Sang-yun gamely reimagines contract killing in the world of corporate culture when A COMPANY MAN (???, Huisawon, 2012) debuts on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD August 27th from Well Go USA Entertainment. The international box-office hit gives a vibrant new spin to a genre staple with rising action icon So Ji-sub (ROUGH CUT) starring as a hitman who finds himself targeted by his ex-employers after he falls in love with a married woman and quits his job. The film also stars Lee Mi-yeon (TYPHOON, ADDICTED), Gwak Do-won (THE MAN FROM NOWHERE), newcomer Kim Dong-jun, Lee Gyeong-yeong (WAR OF THE ARROWS, A BETTER TOMORROW), and Jeon Guk-hwan (QUICK). Hyeong-do (So Ji-sub) wears a suit and tie like any other rank-and-file white collar worker... except his profession is murder.

    Key art for FANTASISTA DOLL. © 2013 Fantasista Doll Project/FD Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: fantasistadoll.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Play a winning hand with Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: FANTASISTA DOLL (??????????, Fantajisuta Dooru, 2013)! This 12 episode series is directed by Hisashi Saito (HEAVEN`S LOST PROPERTY) and features character designs by Hiromi Kato (HAKKENDEN: EIGHT DOGS OF THE EAST, GUILTY CROWN) with sound direction by Yota Tsuruoka (CLANNAD) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi (HELL GIRL). No one ever knows what life has waiting in the cards for them, but for Uzume Uno, the surprises aren’t just in the cards but also in what comes out of them! Through a strange quirk of fate, this typical junior high school student finds herself in possession of a mysterious deck of cards from which five magical girls known as the Fantasista Dolls materialize! By playing the cards in different combinations, Uzume can equip the

    Key art for FATE/KALEID LINER PRISMA ILLYA. © 2013 Hiroshi Hiroyama · TYPE-MOON · Kadokawa Shoten /

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: prisma-illya.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams In a universe filled with “what ifs” and “could have beens”, sometimes the same elements combine to produce something completely different. As they have in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: FATE/KALEID LINER PRISMA ILLYA (Fate/kaleid liner ????????, 2013)! This mystical fantasy set in an alternate universe to the popular FATE/STAY NIGHT franchise is directed by Shin Oonuma (DUSK MAIDEN OF AMNESIA, ef ~ a tale of memories) and features character designs by Nozomi Ushijima, with series composition by Kenji Inoue and music by Tatsuya Katou. Illyaviel von Einzbern seems like a normal school girl, but all that changes when a magic wand named Ruby decides that young Illya is the perfect choice to be her new “master.” On the plus side, that means Illya can use Ruby to gain magical powers. On the

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: gainax.co.jp/stella (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Girl just want to have guns in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: STELLA WOMEN’S ACADEMY, HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION CLASS C3 (??????????????????, Tokurei Sochi Dantai Stella Jo-Gakuin Kootoo-ka Shiikyuubu, 2013)! This rambunctious 12 episode series is helmed by first time director Masayoshi Kawajiri, and features character designs by Manami Umeshita (MEDAKA BOX), with sound direction by Jun Watanabe (MEDAKA BOX) and music by Kotaro Nakagawa (DEVIL SURVIVOR 2 THE ANIMATION). When Yura Yamato arrives at Stella Girl’s Academy, she knows there’s something a little different about her dorm mates. But it’s not until her new roommate Sonora invites her to join a club called C3 that it all becomes clear. Because C3 stands for Command, Control and Communications, and NOW Yura understands why all of the other girls have model guns! It’s a survivalist

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of FLOATING CITY. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Mandarin Films Distribution Co.

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    Legendary Director Yim Ho’s Return to Filmmaking Debuts on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Special Thanks to Leif Helland Based on the true story of a Hong Kong businessman (Aaron Kwok) who learns about his mysterious roots, the thoughtful drama FLOATING CITY (????, 2012) debuts on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD August 20th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Pioneering Hong Kong New Wave auteur Yim Ho (HOMECOMING, RED DESERT) returns to filmmaking with a sweeping social-historical drama set against the backdrop of the British-colonized harbor that is still known today as “the Floating Village.” The film stars Aaron Kwok (THE STORM RIDERS), Charlie Yeung (BANGKOK DANGEROUS, SLEEPWALKER), Nina Paw (REIGN OF ASSASSINS, FEARLESS), Josie Ho (CONTAGION, THE COURIER), and Annie Liu (NATURAL BORN LOVERS). In the early 1990s, Bo Wah Chuen (Aaron Kwok) attracts great attention as a business executive in

    Packaging for KIMBA, THE WHITE LION Complete Series. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © 1966 Tezuka Production Co., Ltd. Mushi Production Co., Ltd.

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    Entire 52-Episode Television Series Available on July 9th Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: kimba.rightstuf.com Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce the KIMBA, THE WHITE LION Complete Series DVD set will be available on July 9, 2013. This new DVD set repackages all 52 episodes of KIMBA, THE WHITE LION as it aired on television in the United States, with remastered video (from the previous collections) and an English-language audio track. It is housed in a slim-profile, chipboard collectible box featuring art from the series. From Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Astro Boy and one of Japanese animation’s great pioneers, KIMBA, THE WHITE LION was one of the first anime classics to air on American television in the 1960s, and the very first Japanese animated series to be broadcast in color. Fans have long

    Key art for HAKKENDEN: EIGHT DOGS OF THE EAST. © Miyuki Abe ? Kadokawa Shoten/ Project Hakkenden

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: hakken-den.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Those who live by the sword may very well die by the sword in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: the second season of HAKKENDEN: EIGHT DOGS OF THE EAST (??? ????????, Hakkenden: Toohoo Hakken Ibun, 2013)! The 13 episode follow up to the popular first season features the return of Chief Director Osamu Yamasaki (HAKUOKI: DAWN OF THE SHINSENGUMI), Director Mitsue Yamasaki, Character Designer Hiromi Kato (NEEDLESS), Sound Director Hozumi Goda (VAMPIRE KNIGHT) with music by Hitomi Kuroishi (CODE GEASS: LELOUCH OF THE REBELLION). Forced to choose between death and an unnatural life bound to the living sword Murasame, Shino Inuzuka chose the sword. Now, however, in the bloody aftermath of his transformation and Kohaku’s death, Shino’s awareness of the true scope of his bond with Murasame has expanded. Is he truly a

    Scott, Ariel, Rand, Rook, Annie and Lunk from LIVE LOVE ALIVE, featured in Lionsgate Home Entertainment’s ROBOTECH 2-MOVIE COLLECTION. Image courtesy of Content Media Corporation. © 1985 Tatsunoko Production Co. Ltd. © 1985-2013 Harmony Gold USA. Inc.

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    Source: Lionsgate, Click Communications Special Thanks to Brigid D`Arcy Lionsgate Home Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the ROBOTECH: 2 MOVIE COLLECTION on DVD, featuring the brand-new never-before-seen LOVE LIVE ALIVE (2013) as well as the classic hit THE SHADOW CHRONICLES (2006). The ROBOTECH chronicle continues with the unveiling of the all-new anime adventure LOVE LIVE ALIVE. Taking place during and after the events of ROBOTECH: THE NEW GENERATION (available in ROBOTECH: THE COMPLETE SERIES from Lionsgate Home Entertainment), this thrilling installment in the ROBOTECH saga follows the adventures of Lieutenant Lance "Lancer" Belmont as he recounts his journey from before his first encounter with Scott Bernard to the aftermath following Admiral Rick Hunter`s expedition to liberate the Earth from the mysterious Invid race. ROBOTECH: THE SHADOW CHRONICLES continues the epic battle as Scott Bernard must once again face

    Kevin the Blue Ranger (Najee De-Tiege), Jayden the Red Ranger (Alex Heartman), Mike the Green Ranger (Hector David Jr.) and Mia the Pink Ranger (Erika Fong) star in Lionsgate Home Entertainment`s POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: THE ULTIMATE DUEL - Volume 5. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Final POWER RANGERS SAMURAI DVD Volume Streets July 16th Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Impact Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha Six Power Rangers Samurai. Four final episodes. One legendary duel. Lionsgate Entertainment has provided high-res images and a video clip from POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: THE ULTIMATE DUEL - Volume 5, coming to DVD (srp $14.98) and Digital Download July 16th. In these final four episodes of the season, Master Xandred`s powers are surging out of control, the Sanzu River is seeping into our world and giant Moogers are running on a rampage, so the Power Rangers Samurai must enter the Tengen Gate to retrieve the most powerful samurai weapon yet -- The Black Box! But when Deker kidnaps Jayden, the remaining Samurai -- Kevin, Emily, Mia, Mike and Antonio -- must join forces to battle the web-shooting Arachnitor, dream-invading Rhinosnorus and giant

    Tatsunoko Production celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012. © Tatsunoko Production

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks has announced its acquisition of hundreds of hours of programming from Tatsunoko Production’s library. This exclusive license includes eleven of the most influential and beloved anime series, including such classics as GATCHAMAN (???????????, Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman, 1972-1974) and CASSHAN (??????????, Shinzo Ningen Kyashaan, aka NEO-HUMAN CASSHERN, 1973-1974). “We’re really excited to bring these Tatsunoko Production titles to anime fans of all generations. Particularly at a time when technology allows us to reach viewers not only through traditional media, but also compelling new digital platforms,” said John Ledford, President of Sentai Filmworks. Details, including titles, release dates and formats, and digital outlets will be forthcoming over the next year as each of the licensed series is prepared for release. About Tatsunoko Production “The dream for children from all of the world....” These

    CAPTAIN HARLOCK cover art. Image courtesy of Discotek Media. © LEIJI MATSUMOTO, TOEI ANIMATION

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    Source: Discotek Media, Toei Co., Ltd. On August 27th, the complete anime series APTAIN HARLOCK (??????????????, Uchuu Kaizoku Kyaputen Haarokku) will be released on Region 1 DVD by Discotek Media. The series originally ran for 42 episodes from March 14, 1978 to February 13, 1979. In 2977 A.C., the people of Earth indulge in idle, peaceful lives, unaware that an invasion by spaceman called the Mazonese has begun. Only two people have noticed the threat; the famous scientist Dr. Daiba and the great space pirate Captain Harlock. Harlock is feared as a pirate, but is in truth an indomitable youth who loves freedom and adventure most of all. When Dr. Daiba is killed, Harlock decides to defend the Earth by himself and begins the battle against the alien invaders. But Daiba`s son, Tadashi, believes that Harlock is the murderer of his father. He is sent to

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of FLOATING CITY. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Mandarin Films Distribution Co.

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    Trust No One in Gritty, Violent Mob Thriller Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Special Thanks to Leif Helland Director Park Hoon-Jeong’s (THE SHOWDOWN) critically-acclaimed, international box office hit NEW WORLD debuts on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital July 23rd from Well Go USA Entertainment. As Korea’s biggest crime organization “Goldmoon” expands its power, the Police Chief (Min-sik Choi) orders his undercover cop (Lee Jeong-jae) to participate in project “New World,” designed to bring down the notorious crime organization. The undercover cop faces a difficult decision: follow the Chief’s orders or maintain his loyalty to “Goldmoon.” The head of the Goldmoon crime syndicate is dead, leaving his top two lieutenants. Seizing the opportunity, the police launch an operation called “New World.” The boss’ right hand man, Ja-sung (Lee Jung-jae), has been a deep-cover operative for 8 years, closely watched by Police Chief Kang (Choi Min-sik). With

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