Source: FUNimation Entertainment press releases Special Thanks to Jackie Smith FUNimation Entertainment has provided details on several new and upcoming Region 1 anime DVDs...

DRAGON BALL SEASON 4 COMPLETE COLLECTION Box Set Available May 4 SRP $49.98 Official Site: dragonball.com Goku`s headed for a showdown with a sinister green fiend! A new breed of evil - more powerful than anything ever experienced - is taking the world`s greatest martial artists down for the count. Goku is quick to join the fight, but he`s about to meet his match in the form of King Piccolo. This menacing monster has the power to pulverize the planet, and his murderous rampage will not stop until he controls the power of the seven magic Dragon Balls. When Krillin is the first hero cut down by the monster`s minion, the stage is set for a brutal grudge match between Goku and Piccolo. Earth`s greatest champion vows to avenge the loss of his best friend, but first, he must journey to Korin Tower on a quest for the Ultra Divine Water: a magical elixir that could give him the strength to save humanity - or send him straight to the grave! Episodes 93-122 5 Discs Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Textless Songs Running Time: 745 Minutes Rating: TV14

DRAGON BALL Z: DRAGON BOX Z VOL. 3 Available May 4 SRP $59.98 Official Site: dragonball.com The Ultimate for any DRAGON BALL Z Collector! Originally produced in limited quantities in Japan, the incredibly rare Dragon Box has long been the ultimate prize for the most avid DRAGON BALL Z collectors. Now this coveted collection has been reproduced for the first time in the United States, giving hardcore fans the definitive DRAGON BALL Z experience. The battle to harness the power of the seven Dragon Balls explodes in vivid detail like never before. The Dragon Box features over 40 uncut episodes, remastered and restored frame by frame, rendering the legendary action in pristine clarity. Each episode is presented in Japanese with the complete opening and closing credits and includes the original episode previews. Truly the essential edition for DRAGON BALL Z purists, this set isn`t an addition to your archive - it is your archive. Your wish is finally granted. The Dragon Box is here. Episodes 85-126 6 Discs Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Original Episode Previews Running Time: 1025 Minutes Rating: TV-PG

VANDREAD: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION Available May 4 SRP $49.98 Official Site: funimation.com/vandread The battle of the sexes may seem bad on Earth, but in a space colony far, far away, things are even worse. Men and women haven`t seen each other for decades, so they don`t just argue in the future - they go straight for each other`s throats. Enter lowly Hibiki, a little guy with big dreams of adventure, who finds himself in the middle of a firefight after stowing away in a top secret mech designed to purge the galaxy of estrogen! But as the gender war rages on, a mysterious crystal weapon forever links their starships - and their destinies. Time is running out as men and women explore their sexual differences, struggle to suppress raging hormones, and fight to survive the threat of a deadly common foe! If the enemy doesn`t kill them, their hormones will! Episodes 1-26 plus 2 OVAs 2 Discs Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Running Time: 760 Minutes Rating: TV-14

ONE PIECE: SEASON 2- SEVENTH VOYAGE Box Set Available May 11 SRP $49.98 Official Site: onepieceofficial.com The Straw Hats crossed a desert to defend the kingdom of Alabasta, but the real adventure is about to begin! Crocodile and his army of assassins set their sights on King Cobra`s empire, Luffy and his mates get locked in the clink, and a regal imposter leads Vivi`s people towards a bloody uprising. Lucky for Luffy, Sanji and Chopper are still on the loose, and they`ve got a plan to spring their captain from the jaws of ravenous reptiles! While Princess Vivi struggles with the most difficult decision of her life, Monkey D. Luffy takes on the dastardly Crocodile in a deadly desert showdown! Uncut Episodes 131-143 2 Discs Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Staff Commentary Running Time: 320 Minutes Rating: TV-14

INITIAL D: THIRD STAGE Available May 11 SRP $29.98 Official Site: funimation.com/initiald Anyone can drive fast. Only one driver can be the fastest. It takes nerve, skill, and the right car - and Takumi`s got all three. His rep as a dominating downhill racer is growing, but when he`s invited to drive for an all-star team that could change the face of local racing, Takumi`s got to beat his stiffest competition before he`ll join their ranks - himself. With graduation approaching, his classmates drift towards uncertain futures. For Takumi, looking ahead means putting as many challengers in his rearview mirror as he can. If he can prove to himself that he`s ready, the next stage is waiting, and its all downhill from there. Full Length Feature Film Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Running Time: 100 Minutes Rating: TV-PG

INITIAL D: PROJECT D, FOURTH STAGE- PART 1 Available May 11 SRP $59.98 Official Site: funimation.com/initiald Nobody drives like Takumi; his instincts, confidence, and downhill expertise make him seem unbeatable. Now that he`s joined the Project D racing crew, his reputation precedes him as the team travels the region, facing the competition on its own turf. Every challenger brings a unique style and each course holds its own dangers, but no matter the obstacle in Takumi`s headlights, he`ll do whatever it takes to put it in the rear view mirror. Because he knows when you`re born to race and driven to be the best, its not enough to drive fast- Takumi won`t take his eyes off the road until he`s faster than everyone else. Uncut Episodes 1-12 2 Discs Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Running Time: 325 Minutes Rating: TV-PG

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