Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©TMS
Acclaimed anime film about pro-cycling arrives for first time on English friendly home media; includes limited edition slipcover
Source: AnimEigo press release
Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab)
Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©TMS
Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD have announced the home media Blu-ray release of NOBODY’S BOY REMI (家なき子, Ie Naki Ko, 1977–78) on May 11th. The lushly animated series from the celebrated director Osamu Dezaki features 51 episodes that are presented in 3-D and in High Definition for the first time.
An incredible testament to the human spirit, this classic series from celebrated director Osamu Dezaki (TOMORROW'S JOE, DEAR BROTHER, SPACE ADVENTURE COBRA) is equally shocking, tragic and joyous. Based on the classic novel Nobody's Boy (Sans Famille) by Hector Malot, NOBODY'S BOY REMI will be a series you will remember for the rest of your life. The series debut also marks the inaugural release for the new AnimEigo imprint, Ruined Childhood, which seeks to capture the dark, fleeting, and often ironic sides of youth.
Pre-orders are available now at: https://www.mediaocd.com/nobodys-boy-remi
An Epic Tale of Turbulence and Triumph
Remi was once a happy little boy, living with his mom and pet cow in the French countryside. But that joyous childhood comes to a screeching halt when daddy comes home, tells him he's adopted, and sells him to a street performer. Suddenly forced to accompany the gruff Vitalis, his dogs and his monkey as they wander on foot all over the country, Remi thinks that life can't possibly get worse. But he is VERY wrong.
The FIRST and ONLY Anime TV series in Limited 3-D
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of broadcaster Nippon TV in 1977, seasoned anime director Osamu Dezaki and the legendary animation studio, TMS Entertainment, collaborated to produce NOBODY'S BOY REMI as a complete, year-long anime series in 3-D. This has never been attempted before or since, in any country.
AnimEigo is proud to present Remi in its original 3-D and in High Definition for the first time. And for viewing without the 3-D effect, simply remove the glasses and enjoy it in 2-D.
One pair of compatible 3-D glasses included in every copy. Additional glasses are available in the MediaOCD Store at: https://www.mediaocd.com/product-page/nobody-s-boy-remi-blu-ray-box-no-slipcover
NOBODY’S BOY REMI Blu-Ray Features
- $69.95 SRP
- 51 episodes on 4 discs
- French language dub (entire series)
- English subtitles
- New US Trailer
- Free optional 3-D glasses
1080p / Japanese and French 2.0 Mono DTS Master Audio / English Subtitles / 4 discs / dual layer / AVC @ 17 MBPS / REGION FREE
About AnimEigo
Established in 1989, AnimEigo, Inc. is not only one of the first companies to release Anime in the United States and Canada, but also one of the first companies to release significant numbers of high-quality Japanese live-action films. Over the last 35 years AnimEigo consistently broadened the market for Japanese films by finding audiences for entire new genres of films.
Renowned for high quality translations, subtitles, and dubbing, AnimEigo has released many classic anime titles, including “BUBBLEGUM CRISIS”, URUSEI YATSURA, KIMAGURE ORANGE ROAD, and OH MY GODDESS!.
AnimEigo's live action films have included such genres such as Samurai cinema, art films, action, WWII (from Japan's perspective), Ninkyo (Yakuza films), comedy, and more. Notable titles include SHOGUN ASSASSIN, LONE WOLF AND CUB, ZATOICHI, LADY SNOWBLOOD, SLEEPY EYES OF DEATH, the Palm d'Or winning THE BALLAD OF NARAYAMA, JAPAN'S LONGEST DAY, and the Guinness World record holder for longest movies series starring the same actor, TORA-SAN.
For more information, please visit: https://www.animeigo.com.