Sentai Filmworks Announces Changes to PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION Blu-ray

Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: ww.p4a.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to David Del Rio

Sentai Filmworks has announced a release configuration change. The September 18, 2012 release of PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION Collection 1 on Blu-Ray will contain the English language dub but not the original Japanese language audio. This change has been required by the Japanese licensor. The revised Blu-Ray configuration of PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION Collection 1 will be priced at $59.98 reflecting a shift from the former $69.98 price point. PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION Collection 1 on DVD will contain both English and Japanese audio, as well as the Japanese episode commentaries. Pricing for the DVD release is unchanged. Sentai Filmworks’ release of PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION is licensed for sale and use in the USA and Canada only. Export is prohibited. PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION COLLECTION 1 DVD Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Episodes: 1-12 Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 9/18/2012 Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles Special Features: Director`s Cut Episode 1, Japanese Commentaries, Textless Opening Animation, Textless Closing Animation SRP: $59.98 PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION COLLECTION 1 BLU-RAY Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Episodes: 1-12 Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 9/18/2012 Language: English Special Features: Director`s Cut Episode 1, Textless Opening Animation, Textless Closing Animation SRP: $59.98 When Yu Narukami moves to the country town of Inaba to stay with his uncle and cousin, he`s expecting a lot more peace and quiet than he`s been used to in the big city. What he isn`t expecting is for his uncle`s job as a police detective to spill over into his own life. Or for the murders that are occurring across town to be somehow linked to Yu`s own strange experiences, odd local weather patterns and a mysterious TV show world that seems to be attempting to get Yu to enter it! Now, together with a new group of friends, Yu must plunge into a bizarre alternate reality where he gains unique abilities that will either help him solve the riddle of the mystery killer, or lead him to his doom. Journey into the Velvet Room and beyond as the hit PlayStation 2 game becomes a spectacular anime in PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION Collection 1!

About Sentai Filmworks

Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, including hit series like HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD, GUIN SAGA, NEEDLESS, CANAAN and ANGEL BEATS. Sentai Filmworks programs can be found on home video distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23 Films, The Right Stuff and other good and fine distributors. Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network and YouTube.

For more information on PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: