Source: FUNimation Entertainment press releases Special Thanks to Jackie Smith FUNimation Entertainment has provided details on several new and upcoming Region 1 anime DVDs... RIN: DAUGHTER OF MNEMOSYNE Complete Series Box Set Available Now SRP $59.98 Official Site: funimation.com/rin

Rin Asogi is an immortal private detective with a thirst for vodka and a talent for attracting things that go bump in the night. In a series of nightmarish vignettes spanning sixty-five years, Rin`s lush body is sadistically pierced, blown up, and mulched to a bloody pulp. The fiend behind her tortured existence is Apos, an eternal being obsessed with sacrificing Rin to Yggdrasil, the tree of all life. While Rin struggles to unravel the secrets of her endless agony, Apos lurks in the shadows, eager to tear into her ripe body and devour the memories of her countless lives. Rin`s no stranger to the realm of the dead, but her next visit could last forever. Episodes 1-6 2 Discs 16:9 Audio: Japanese 5.1 Dolby Surround, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Episode Commentaries Promotional Videos Japanese Cast Interviews Textless Opening Song- Alsatia Textless Closing Song- Cause Disarray Trailers Running Time: 270 Minutes Rating: TV-MA

SANDS OF DESTRUCTION: THE COMPLETE SERIES Box Set Available Now SRP $49.98 Official Site: funimation.com/sandsofdestruction SEGA and FUNimation are joining forces to bring you a thrilling new anime based off the epic adventure RPG of the same name (available exclusively on Nintendo DS). Morte is a lonely beauty with an axe to grind and a grudge against the world. Her brother died in the war between men and beasts, and now she`s out to make everyone pay for her loss. That`s where Kyrie comes in. This wandering cook may hold the key to unlocking the Destruct Code: a mysterious orb capable of eradicating everything in existence. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, but these no good heroes would rather destroy the world than save it. Episodes 1-13 2 Discs 16:9 Audio: JDolby Digital 2.0, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Character Interviews Textless Songs Trailers Running Time: 300 Minutes Rating: TV-14

ONE PIECE: SEASON 2- FIFTH VOYAGE Box Set Available Now 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! Episodes 27-39 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

SGT FROG: SEASON 2- PART 1 Box Set Available Now SRP $39.98 Official Site: funimation.com/sgtfrog They came. They saw. They built a spa in the basement! Keroro and his elite team of fighting frogs crossed the galaxy on mission to invade planet Earth, but they got distracted by things that were - well - tons more fun. Who needs ray guns and amphibious mechas when you`ve got surprise parties, clandestine trips to the zoo, starring roles in school plays, and dinosaur-themed theme parks? Not these frogs of war. In fact, the Sergeant and his comrades are hard at work creating their own frog-centric anime! It`s got action! It`s got adventure! And it`s got romance! Romance? Yes, even a battlescarred soldier like Giroro turns lily-pad lothario at the sight of a certain pretty Pekopon. So don`t just sit there, foolish Earthlings. Hop out today and grab the next installment of the thrilling adventures of Sgt. Frog! Episodes 27-39 2 Discs Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Pekopon Invasion Recon Data Textless Songs Trailers Running Time: 325 Minutes Rating: 13+

DRAGON BALL SEASON 3 COMPLETE COLLECTION Box Set Available Now SRP $49.98 Official Site: dragonball.com Goku journeys far and wide to test his strength against the best of the best! The Red Ribbon Army continues to cast a dark shadow across the land as they inch ever closer to attaining ultimate power. Driven by his promise to a heartbroken young boy, Goku completes his training under Master Korin and prepares for a brutal rematch with Mercenary Tao! The battle rages on as the two powerful warriors trade blows in a furious flurry of Dodon Rays and Kamehameha Waves. A victory for Goku spells the end for Tao and could hasten the downfall of the Red Ribbon Army! Even if the little man succeeds in ending Commander Red`s reign of terror, he must still locate the final Dragon Ball in order to summon Shanron and resurrect his fallen friend Bora. To complete his quest, Goku must beat a fortune-teller at her own game; slam the door on Demon Land; tame the dread InoShikaCho, and survive a beating from a masked dead man. His journey will be filled with danger, but with each victory, Goku gains the strength needed to emerge victorious from the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament! Episodes 62-92 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

SOUL EATER- Part One Available Now SRP $59.98 Official Site: funimation.com/souleater Maka is a Meister and Soul is her Weapon. As students at the Grim Reaper`s Death Weapon Meister Academy, their study habits couldn`t be more different. But in battle against the supernatural forces of evil, they`re a freakin` lethal team. That`s when Soul transforms - literally - into a razor-sharp scythe, and every defeated wicked soul he sucks down makes him more deadly. That`s when Maka unleashes the merciless slayer within, wielding her partner and dropping monsters. Seriously. Monsters. Like the witches, werewolves, and zombies that lurk in the shadows and feed on the souls of the innocent. Every freakish ghoul Maka and Soul take out strengthens their bond, and fighting alongside their fellow Meister/Weapon classmates, Maka and Soul are the world`s last line of defense against evil. Episodes 1-13 2 Discs Aspect Ratio: 1.33: 1 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Running Time: 315 Minutes Rating: NR

CASE CLOSED MOVIE 6: THE PHANTOM OF BAKER STREET Available Now SRP $19.98 Official Site: funimation.com/caseclosed The game is afoot! Conan Edogawa may look like he`s only in elementary school, my dear Watson, but he possesses perhaps the keenest eye for detail of any living detective. His latest case finds him trapped in a virtual recreation of 19th century London and pitted against none other than Jack the Ripper! To save his friends, Conan must follow in the footsteps of his hero - Sherlock Holmes - and crack a case that`s gone unsolved for over a hundred years. Catching the most notorious serial killer of all time is their only chance of survival, but Conan will have to be smarter than Sherlock to apprehend the Phantom of Baker Street! 16:9 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Running Time: 110 Minutes Rating: TV-PG

DRAGON BALL Z SEASON 2: DRAGON BOX Available Now 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 43-84 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

EVANGELION: 1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE Available March 9th SRP $29.98 DVD, $34.98 Blu-ray Official Site: funimation.com/evangelion The stunning rebuild of the anime masterpiece is now extended and enhnaced with never before seen new animation and 266 visual and audio improvements. Tokyo-3 still stands after most of civilization was decimated in the Second Impact. Now the city endures the ceaseless onslaught of the deadly Angels, bizarre creatures bent on eradicating the human race. To combat this strange and ruthless enemy, the government agency NERV constructs a fleet of towering humanoid machines - the Evas - and Shinji Ikari is called into action, reluctantly taking his place at the controls of Eva Unit 01. Living a life of loneliness and questioning his existence, Shinji struggles to accept responsibility for mankind`s battle for survival in this visually striking rebuild of one of the most important anime of all time. Shinji will fight the Angels alongside the only person who might understand his plight - Rei Ayanami, the elusive and frail pilot of Eva Unit 00. In this film experience not to be missed, Shinji and Rei will struggle to learn a simple truth: when carrying the burden of humanity`s survival on your shoulders, you are not alone. 2 Discs Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: DVD Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 5.1, Blu-ray English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1), Japanese (Dolby TrueHD 5.1) English Subtitles Running Time: 98 Minutes 55 Minutes of Bonus Extra Features 20 Page Booklet Rating: NR

KENICHI: THE MIGHTIEST DISCIPLE- Season Two, Part Two Available March 9th SRP $49.98 Official Site: funimation.com/kenichi Kenichi`s a lot tougher than he used to be - living in a dojo with six martial arts masters will do that to you. But thanks to his reputation as a skilled fighter, the guy`s got more problems than ever. The goons in Ragnarok are gunning for him in a big way, especially the gang`s leaders: the Eight Fists, a dangerously unpredictable crew known to play dirty. Luckily, Kenichi`s got allies like Miu by his side. She`s as tough as she is hot, and even if he still hasn`t scored with the blonde brawler, her very presence makes Kenichi train harder to be the best. Yeah, he`s come a long way - but Kenichi`s fight to be the mightiest disciple isn`t over yet. Episodes 27-38 2 Discs Aspect Ratio: 1.33: 1 Audio: Japanese Stereo, English 5.1 Dolby Surround English Subtitles Running Time: 325 Minutes Rating: NR

ONE PIECE: SEASON TWO- SIXTH VOYAGE Available March 16th SRP $49.98 Official Site: onepieceofficial.com Monkey D. Luffy emerges from a death-defying dirt nap to rejoin his mates on their mission to save Alabasta from the clutches of a sinister sandman. Crocodile is on the prowl for the world`s deadliest weapon, and his Baroque Works bombers are about to blast Vivi`s kingdom into oblivion! Only the Straw Hats can protect her people from their reptilian oppressor, but no one survives this battle without getting a little blood on their hands. Be on the lookout as Nami unleashes the power of thunder and lightning, Zoro tests his swords against a man made of steel, and Luffy goes underground to settle the score with Crocodile - once and for all! Uncut Episodes 117-130 2 Discs Japanese Audio, English Audio English Subtitles Run Time: 320 Minutes Rating: TV-14

THE SLAYERS REVOLUTION: The Complete Fourth Season Available March 16th SRP $59.98 Official Site: funimation.com/slayers The original cast of Slayers is reunited for the first time in over a decade in THE SLAYERS REVOLUTION - a totally new season full of the magical mayhem that can only happen when Lina Inverse and her crew pull into town. Lina`s on the run from a government inspector who`s ready to put her away for good. Her crime? Just being herself! The guy`s hot on her tail, but a tiny creature that actually has a tail might be Lina`s biggest problem. Pokota`s a powerful little furball, and his path of destruction is getting pinned on Lina. With so much explosive magic between them, you know things will go boom when they face off. But there`s more to Pokota than anyone knows, and if Lina`s gang can get to the bottom of his habit of blowing stuff up, they could end up with an awesome new ally. Uncut Episodes 1-13 2 Discs Japanese Audio, English Audio English Subtitles Run Time: 312 Minutes Rating: NR

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