Aniplex of America Details OTORIMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set

Contents of the OTORIMONOGATARI Limited Edition Blu-ray Set. Photo courtesy of Aniplex of America. © NISIOISIN/KODANSHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT

The Third Arc of the “Monogatari Series Second Season” to be Released on Blu-ray this October Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: monogatari-series.com (Japan), AniplexUSA.com/monogatarisecondseason (US) Special Thanks to EJ Rivera

Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. © NISIOISIN/KODANSHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT

At their industry panel at Nan Desu Kan in Denver, Colorado, Aniplex of America Inc. announced the details of their release of OTORIMONOGATARI (???), the third arc to the MONOGATARI SERIES SECOND SEASON (???????? ????????, ?Monogatari? Shiriizu Sekandoshiizun, 2013). Following their release of KABUKIMONOGATARI on August 26th, the OTORIMONOGATARI arc will be released in a Limited Edition Blu-ray Set on October 28th. Pre-orders for this product have begun on the official homepage. The OTORIMONOGATARI Limited Edition Blu-ray Set will feature all 4 episodes on 2 Blu-ray discs with the original Japanese audio and English subtitles. The set includes numerous bonus contents that many Monogatari Series fans can enjoy such as the “Omnibus 3” video, textless opening and ending sequences, PV & CM collections, a deluxe booklet, and a set of pinup postcards, all encased in an exclusive soft box featuring the artwork of character designer Akio Watanabe. The OTORIMONOGATARI Limited Edition Blu-ray Set will be distributed in limited quantities and will be sold only while supplies last. About OTORIMONOGATARI The Third Arc to the Monogatari Series Second Season! Nadeko encounters a giant snake who claims to be a deity named Kuchinawa. Kuchinawa promises Nadeko that he would grant her wish if she aids him in the search of his object of worship. Little does Nadeko know that obtaining the object of worship will cost her more than what she expected. Koyomi tries to convince Nadeko to let go of the object of worship. But it`s too late, Nadeko swallows the object and becomes a snake apparition! To make things worse, now Nadeko wants to kill Koyomi and Shinobu Oshino. OTORIMONOGATARI Limited Edition Blu-ray Set Street Date: October 28, 2014 SKU #: AOA-4003 UPC: 850527003622 SRP: $64.98 BD Features* • Language: Japanese • Subtitles: English • Total Run Time: Approx. 102 min. • Rating: 16UP • “Omnibus 3” Video (Approx. 25 min.) • Textless Opening & Ending • PV & CM Collections Bonus Materials & Special Package • Deluxe Booklet • Pinup Postcard Set • Package Illustrated by AKIO WATANABE (Character Design) *Bonus contents subject to change. The OTORIMONOGATARI Limited Edition Blu-ray Set can be pre-ordered and purchased at Right Stuf and Aniplex’s official retailers (including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle).

About Aniplex of America Inc.

Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. Aniplex of America has launched fan-favorite DVD and Blu-Ray releases such as BAKEMONOGATARI, DURARARA!!, PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, THE GARDEN OF SINNERS and BLUE EXORCIST. The company`s ever-growing line-up of shows includes our most recent titles, SWORD ART ONLINE, MAGI, BLAST OF TEMPEST, OREHURA and VIVIDRED OPERATION.

For more information on MONOGATARI SERIES SECOND SEASON please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: