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    DVD cover art forLAGRANGE – THE FLOWER OF RIN-NE Set 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2012 Lagrange Project

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    Kinetic Action/Comedy Sci-Fi Anime Series by Production I.G. and Studio XEBEC Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: lag-rin.com (Japan), vizanime.com/lagrange (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced the release of Set 1 of the spirited sci-fi action comedy -- LAGRANGE: THE FLOWER OF RIN-NE (?????????, Rinne no Raguranje, 2012) -- on DVD and Blu-ray on June 11th. The 2-disc set, featuring the first 12 episodes of the series, is rated ‘TV-MA’ for Mature Audiences and will carry a DVD MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN; Blu-ray MSRP of $54.97 U.S. / $66.15 CAN. Bonus features include Production Art, Clean Opening & Ending sequences, as well as 6 extra “Omake” shorts (the "Kamogawa Drama”) about the main characters’ day-to-day life in Kamogawa City. The set

    Dinosaurs battle to the death in DINO KING 3D, coming to DVD and Blu-ray on June 18th. Photo courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment. © 2012 Dream Search C&C, Inc., EBS and Olive Studio, Inc.

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Official Movie Site: blog.naver.com/jumbagi2012 (South Korea) Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the Blu-ray edition of the Korean dinosaur DINO KING 3D (???: ???? ?? 3D, Jumbagi: Hanbandoui gongryong 3D, 2012). Painstakingly recreated in breathtaking CGI animation, the film takes viewers to a time before man, when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Meet Speckles. He’s a Tarbosaurus, and lives a happy life in his forest home with his mom and siblings. One day, as he’s just learning to hunt, he encounters One-Eye, a Tyrannosaur looking for a new place to live. His herd is attacked, leaving poor Speckles an orphan, hungry and alone in the deepest depths of the hostile jungle. Speckles happens upon a much needed ally in the form

    Australian Blu-ray and DVD cover art for DOOMSDAY BOOK. Images courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2012 Zio Entertainment & TIMESTORY

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    Two Directors. Three visions of the future. One mindblowing story. Source: Madman Entertainment Special Thanks to Ben Pollock On July 17th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release the Korean sci-fi anthology DOOMSDAY BOOK (???????, Inlyumyeolmangbogoseo, 2012) on DVD and Blu-ray. From directors Kim Jee-woon, who recently directed Arnold Schwarzenegger`s Hollywood comeback in THE LAST STAND, and Im Pil-sung, director of the creepy fairytale HANSEL & GRETEL come three visions of the end of the world. The third story, "Happy Birthday", stars Bae Doo-na from CLOUD ATLAS and THE HOST. What waits on the other side of technology, and the innovations of the modern world? Korea is ground zero for an undead pandemic, as one man’s rotten trash brings on a zombie apocalypse. A high-tech repairman struggles as a robot finds his higher mind and challenges the of consciousness. And one family, one

    Key art for LEVIATHAN ~ THE LAST DEFENSE ~. © 2013 GREE, Inc./Leviathan Project

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    Premiering Today on Anime Network Online Source: Sentai Filmworks, Anime Network press releases Official Site: leviathan-anime.net (Japan), theanimenetwork.com/Leviathan-the-last-defense (US) Special Thanks to David Williams Can three lone girls turn the tide of an alien invasion? Find out in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: the animation series LEVIATHAN ~ THE LAST DEFENSE ~ (??????????, Zettai Boei Leviatan, 2013)! Based on a new mobile game launched in Japan by the global nobile social company GREE, this 13 episode series is directed by Kenichi Yatagai and features character designs by Takaharu Okuma (KOTOURA-SAN) with series composition by Yasunori Ide (HANAUKYO MAID-TAI), sound direction by Yosuke Morita and music by Shiho Terada (INAZUMA ELEVEN GO) and Tomoki Kikuya (HIDAMARI SKETCH). There lands of Aquafall were a paradise, where water flows freely, the hills are covered with lush vegetation and life in all forms flourishes in peace and abundance. That’s before the

    Studio Ghibli`s FROM UP ON POPPY HILL will be released Blu-ray/DVD Combo and DVD editions this September. Images courtesy of GKIDS and Cinedigm. © 2011 Chizuru Takahashi • Tetsuro Sayama • GNDHDDT

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    Artwork and Specs for North American Release Source: GKIDS Inc., Cinedigm Official Site: gkids.tv/poppyhill Special Thanks to Eric Beckman, Jill Newhouse Calcaterra and Luis Garza Following its US premiere at NY Int`l Children`s Film Festival, a three month NYC theatrical run, and the ongoing 200+ theater national release, FROM UP ON POPPY HILL (???????, Kokuriko-Zaka Kara, 2011), the wonderful new film from Studio Ghibli, is now coming to Blu-ray and DVD on the GKIDS animation label. From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of SPIRITED AWAY, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE, and THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY, comes another animated triumph. The setting is Yokohama, 1963: Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the Olympics. The mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off the shackles

    Detective George Lam (Simon Yam) races to find out who won Go USA and SciFi Japan`s NIGHTFALL Blu-ray giveaway. © 2012 Irresistible Delta Ltd., Edko Films, Ltd., SL-Metropole Organization, Ltd.

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Our thanks to everyone who entered Well Go USA and SciFi Japan`s contest for a free Blu-ray of the Hong Kong action thriller NIGHTFALL. The randomly chosen winners are: Dawn MacDougall Miguel DeAntoni Atsuko Mima Vernon James David Hernandez Congratulations to the winners! Your prizes will ship soon. Directed by Chow Hin Yeung Roy (MURDERER), NIGHTFALL features two of Hong Kong’s most exciting action stars Simon Yam (IP MAN, THE THIEVES) and Nick Cheung (THE STOOL PIGEON, ELECTION) in a gritty, brutal story of love, hate and vengeance. NIGHTFALL is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. About Well Go USA Well Go USA, Inc. is a theatrical and home entertainment distribution company that specializes in bringing top content, including

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

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    ELFEN LIED BLU-RAY EDITION Available on September 3rd Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its September slate of releases; including the anime classic ELFEN LIED which will be available for the first time on Blu-Ray and will include all 13 episodes plus the OVA IN PASSING SHOWERS. Product details follow, in order of release... AKB0048 SEASON 1 Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 9/3/2013 Format: DVD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $59.98 AKB0048 SEASON 1 BLU-RAY Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 9/3/2013 Format: Blu-ray Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $69.98 The year is 0048, and in the wake of the great wars, all forms of entertainment have been banned by the dystopian

    Kayako Saeki (Takako Fuji) and her son Toshio (Yuya Ozeki) pay a visit on Rika Nishina (Megumi Okina) in THE GRUDGE. © Kadokawa Shoten

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    Japanese Horror Classics on R4 DVD Source: Madman Entertainment Special Thanks to Ben Pollock It`s time once again to enter the house... On July 3rd, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release a 2-DVD set of the J-Horror films THE GRUDGE (??????, Ju-On, 2002) and THE GRUDGE 2 (??2????2, Ju-On 2, 2003). Takashi Shimizu`s GRUDGE 1 & 2 have become two of the most influential Japanese horror movies ever made, part of a massive phenomenon which spawned Hollywood remakes (starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Amber Tamblyn) and a video game. See the two original films from a master horror filmmaker at the top of his game and learn why Hollywood used the same director for their remakes. Spirits from the past return to seek revenge on the living. Find out the true meaning of THE GRUDGE -- if you dare. Release Date: July

    Australian Blu-ray and DVD cover art for Studio Ghibli`s FROM UP ON POPPY HILL. Images courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2011 Chizuru Takahashi • Tetsuro Sayama • GNDHDDT

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    An Inspired Coming of Age Story from Studio Ghibli Source: Madman Entertainment Special Thanks to Ben Pollock On July 3rd, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release Studio Ghibli`s FROM UP ON POPPY HILL (???????, Kokuriko-Zaka Kara, 2011) on DVD and Blu-ray. The top-grossing Japanese film of 2011 and winner of the Japan Academy Prize for Animation, the movie is a screenwriting collaboration between Hayao Miyazaki and his son, director Goro Miyazaki. FROM UP ON POPPY HILL was also the lead title in Australia`s 2012 theatrical showcase, REEL ANIME. Set in Yokohama, FROM UP ON POPPY HILL is a high school love story that takes place in the year before the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. As the country begins to pick itself up from the devastation of the Second World War, the new generation struggles to move towards a prosperous future whilst trying

    Kiyoshi Kashiwada (Yusuke Yamamoto) revives the curse of THE RING in SADAKO 3D. Photo courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures, Inc. © 2012

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    From the Writer of The Ring Comes the Latest Terrifying Installment to the Haunting Franchise Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Official Movie Site: sadako3d.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the Blu-ray edition of SADAKO 3D (????, 2012), the latest installment in the frightening RING franchise. Director Tsutomu Hanabusa (HIGH SCHOOL REVIEW) brings back the long haired girl in the white nightgown and her reign of terror has extended from television screens to all forms of technology: PC screens, mobile phones, jumbotrons and more. Sadako waits, a vicious spirit, hungry for blood and souls. What began as a haunted videotape, passed from hand to cursed hand all those years ago in THE RING, has only gotten easier to find. Sadako waits. And it’s not

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

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    Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced that one of their upcoming anime titles will be postponed for a few months. The QUEEN`S BLADE REBELLION DVD and Blu-ray, originally scheduled for July, has been delayed to a September 24 street date. About Section23 Films Section23 Films provides home video marketing and distribution services for a variety of companies, including Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, and AEsir Holdings. With its special focus on genre entertainment, Section23 Films distributes some of the very best anime, martial arts, and horror titles on the market today.

    Key art for THIS BOY CAUGHT A MERMAN. © Soubi Yamamoto / BE / CWF

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: konodan.com/merman (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce their newest acquisition: THIS BOY CAUGHT A MERMAN (??????????????, Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita., 2012)! From rising star Soubi Yamamoto, creator of THIS BOY CAN FIGHT ALIENS, and the innovative CoMix Wave Films studios comes a tail of a different color. Sometimes finding the right person is like searching for a single drop in the entire ocean. They say look before you leap and make sure you can swim before you go in the deep water, but when a picture of his late grandfather falls into the ocean, Shima jumps in after it without thinking. Nearly drowning as a result, he is instead saved by a very perfect stranger... one whose strangeness extends to only being human from the waist up! For Shima, who’s always felt like

    A killer just released from prison (Nick Cheung) is suspected of a new murder in NIGHTFALL. Win the Blu-ray from Well GO USA and SciFi Japan. © 2012 Irresistible Delta Ltd., Edko Films, Ltd., SL-Metropole Organization, 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 the HK action thriller NIGHTFALL (???, Dai Chui Bo, 2012) on Blu-ray. Directed by Chow Hin Yeung Roy (MURDERER), the film features two of Hong Kong’s most exciting action stars Simon Yam (IP MAN, THE THIEVES) and Nick Cheung (THE STOOL PIGEON, ELECTION) in a gritty, brutal story of love, hate and vengeance. From the violent opening prison fight scene to its twist-laden finale, this grisly thriller pits bitter, aging detective George Lam (Simon Yam) against recently released murderer Wong Yuen-yeung (Nick Cheung) in the mystery surrounding the murder of popular opera singer. Janice Man (PASSION ISLAND, TURNING POINT 2) and Kay Tse (LOVER`S DISCOURSE) round out the cast. NIGHTFALL was nominated for three

    © 2008 Mei Ah Entertainment

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Our thanks to everyone who entered Well Go USA and SciFi Japan`s contest for a free DVD of THE ASSASSIN’S BLADE. The randomly chosen winners are: Peter Curtis Natsumi Hatoyama Jean Bailey Billie McCoy Cam Winters Congratulations to the winners! Your prizes will ship soon. Based upon a famous Chinese legend, THE ASSASSIN’S BLADE (aka BUTTERFLY LOVERS) tells the story of Zhu Yanzhi (Charlene Choi), who chooses to disguise her female identity in order to be accepted into the country’s most prestigious male-only martial arts academy, where she immediately finds herself at odds with her superior, Liang (Chun Wu). But soon, a stronger connection develops between the two, and as their attraction grows, so does the danger of Liang discovering Zhu’s gender. It’s not until Zhu is

    Australian Blu-ray cover art. Image courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 1989 Eiko Kadono - Nibariki - GN

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    There`s Magic in the Air with Studio Ghibli`s Anime Classic Source: Madman Entertainment Discover KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE, a fantastic coming-of-age tale full of magic, adventure, and self-discovery from the sensational imagination of Academy Award–winning director Hayao Miyazaki (2002, Best Animated Feature, SPIRITED AWAY). On May 22nd, Madman Entertainment will make the classic available for the first time on Blu-ray in Australia and New Zealand, restored, enhanced and better than ever. Adding to the fun, this Blu-ray combines extras from both the Japanese and US home video releases of the film. Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her chatty black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and

    On May 18, Anime Jungle is hosting a DVD/Blu-ray release party for TIGER & BUNNY Set 1. Image courtesy of Anime Jungle. © Sunrise/ T&B Partners, MBS

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    Special Event at Anime Jungle on May 18th Source: Anime Jungle Event Site: animejungle.net/event Official Anime Site: tigerandbunny.net (Japan) Special Thanks to Tetsu Shiota and Yoichi Kakuma Anime Jungle in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo is hosting a TIGER & BUNNY DVD/Blu-ray release party on May 18th, 2013. Admission is free. The TIGER & BUNNY (????????) series was produced by the famed Japanese anime company, Sunrise, and follows the adventures of corporate sponsored superheroes called “NEXTs” who protect the thriving metropolis of Stern Bild City. Veteran hero Kotetsu T. Kaburagi (AKA Wild Tiger) and hotheaded new rookie Barnaby Brooks, Jr. (nicknamed Bunny by Kotetsu) are forced to team up not only to protect the city, but to win the title “King of Heroes" on the hit reality show, Hero TV. TIGER & BUNNY Set 1 contains Episodes 1-13 of the series. The DVD Set offers English (dubbed)

    Cover art for POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: THE ULTIMATE DUEL. Image courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Final POWER RANGERS SAMURAI DVD Volume Contains Last 4 Episodes Source: Lionsgate press release Official Site: powerrangers.com Six Power Rangers Samurai. Four final episodes. One legendary duel. POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: THE ULTIMATE DUEL - Volume 5 arrives on DVD and Digital Download July 16 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. In this explosive battle, the Red Ranger finally faces off with Deker for the ultimate duel. Saban`s POWER RANGERS SAMURAI, the #1 Live-Action Kids Action Series, continues to please fans of all ages as it celebrates 20 years of success. POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: THE ULTIMATE DUEL - Volume 5 features the final four action-packed episodes, along with three videos and a character gallery and will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $14.98. In these final four episodes of the season, Master Xandred`s powers are surging out of control, the Sanzu River is seeping into

    A Tarbosaurus grows up to be ruler of the prehistoric Korean peninsula in DINO KING 3D. Photo courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment. © 2012 Dream Search C&C, Inc., EBS and Olive Studio, Inc.

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    Coming to US 3D/2D Blu-ray, DVD and Digital June 18th Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Official Movie Site: blog.naver.com/jumbagi2012 (South Korea) Special Thanks to Leif Helland In January 2012, the 3D computer animated feature film SPECKLES THE TARBOSAURUS (???: ???? ?? 3D, Jumbagi: Hanbandoui gongryong 3D) was released in Korea by CJ Entertainment. Produced by Dream Search C&C, EBS and Olive Studio, the movie portrays the life of a dinosaur growing up in the Korean peninsula of 85 million years ago. Retitled DINO KING 3D for its US release, the film will be available on 3D/2D Blu-ray, DVD and digital June 18th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Well Go USA has provided SciFi Japan with the English language production notes created by CJ Entertainment for international marketing of SPECKLES THE TARBOSAURUS... PRODUCTION NOTES KOREANOSAURUS (???? ??, Hanbandoui gongryong, Dinosaurs in the Korean

    Win the martial arts fantasy THE ASSASSIN’S BLADE on DVD from Well Go USA! Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2008 Mei Ah Entertainment

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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 the martial arts fantasy THE ASSASSIN’S BLADE (??, Jian Die, 2008) on DVD. Based upon a famous Chinese legend, THE ASSASSIN’S BLADE (aka BUTTERFLY LOVERS) tells the story of Zhu Yanzhi (Charlene Choi), who chooses to disguise her female identity in order to be accepted into the country’s most prestigious male-only martial arts academy, where she immediately finds herself at odds with her superior, Liang (Chun Wu). But soon, a stronger connection develops between the two, and as their attraction grows, so does the danger of Liang discovering Zhu’s gender. It’s not until Zhu is required to return home that she reveals her true identity. Could it be that they`re destined to be together?

    Key art for MY TEEN ROMANTIC COMEDY ~ SNAFU. © 2013 WATARU WATARI, SHOGAKUKAN/OREGAIRU PRODUCTION COMMITTEE

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: tbs.co.jp/oregairu (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams They say opposites attract, but putting them together may have catastrophic consequences in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: MY TEEN ROMANTIC COMEDY ~ SNAFU (????????????????????, Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru., 2013)! This 12 episode romantic comedy gone wrong is directed by Ai Yoshimura and features character designs by Yuu Shindou with series composition by Shotaro Suga (DARKER THAN BLACK, LAGTANGE – THE FLOWER OF RIN-NE), sound direction by Satoshi Motoyama (DEMON KING DAIMAO, DREAM EATER MERRY) and music by monaca (A-CHANNEL + SMILE). So exactly what’s going to happen when Hachiman Hikigaya, an isolated high school student with no friends, no interest in making any and a belief that everyone else’s supposedly great high school experiences are either delusions or outright lies, is coerced by a well meaning faculty member

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