Akira Takizawa takes a fall in THE KING OF EDEN, the first of two EDEN OF THE EAST theatrical films. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2009 EDEN OF THE EAST.US Release Streets April 26th Source: FUNimation Entertainment Official Site: juiz.jp (Japan), funimation.com/edenoftheeast (US) Special Thanks to Jackie Smith
Packaging for the EDEN OF THE EAST THE MOVIE 1: THE KING OF EDEN Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2009 EDEN OF THE EAST.The intrigue goes international in EDEN OF THE EAST THE MOVIE 1: THE KING OF EDEN (????? ????The King of Eden, Higashi no Eden Gekijooban I: The King of Eden, 2009), a feature-length conspiracy thriller that continues the action of the acclaimed anime EDEN OF THE EAST (?????, Higashi no Eden, 2009). The deadly game that began in Japan now intensifies on the streets of New York City. The rules are the same: Do whatever it takes to win. Die if you lose. Takizawa prevented Japan’s destruction – and then he vanished. Six months later, clues lead Saki to the Big Apple in search of her missing friend. Meanwhile, the remaining Seleção are plotting their final move. Some of them would prefer Takizawa dead and out of the way. Some might even be willing to help him achieve his goals. Unfortunately, some are prepared to destroy everything if it means claiming checkmate in Mr.Outside’s puzzling game. Produced by anime studio Production I.G. (GHOST IN THE SHELL, KILL BILL VOL. 1), EDEN OF THE EAST was created, written and directed by Kenji Kamiyama (director of MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT and the best-selling GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX), and features character designs by manga artist Chica Umino (Honey and Clover). FUNimation Entertainment is releasing THE KING OF EDEN as a 3-disc DVD/BD combo pack, featuring the film with both English and Japanese audio and 125 minutes of extras. Bonus features include EDEN OF THE EAST: AIR COMMUNICATION, the feature length film edit of the original 11 episode EDEN OF THE EAST television series. The SRP is $34.98. Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack Specs Presented by FUNimation Entertainment Video: 1080p High Definition 16:9 HD Native (Blu-ray)/ 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen (DVD) Number of discs: 1 (Blu-ray)/ 2 (DVD) Audio: English Dolby TrueHD 6.1, Japanese Dolby TrueHD 6.1 ES (Blu-ray)/ English 5.1 Dolby Surround, Japanese 5.1 Dolby Surround (DVD) Subtitles: English Runtime: 80 Minutes SRP: $34.98 Release Date: April 26, 2011 Extras • EDEN OF THE EAST: AIR COMMUNICATION • Movie 1 News Flash • Movie 1 Preview • TV Spots • Trailers
Fans flock to the Air King Expo. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2009 EDEN OF THE EAST.About FUNimation Entertainment
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