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DRAGON BALL Season 5 Available at major retailers July 27th SRP $49.98 Rated TV14 Episodes 123-153 on 5 discs Official Site: dragonball.com In the aftermath of his epic battle with Piccolo, Goku embarks on an electrifying quest to rescue his fallen friends from the realm of the dead. His perilous journey will take him to the heights of Korin Tower - and beyond - as he searches for Kami, a mystical being with the power to resurrect Shenron and restore the magic of the seven Dragon Balls! But even if Goku succeeds in raising the dead, there`s no guarantee he`ll live long enough to enjoy a reunion with his slain comrades. The World Martial Arts tournament is just around the corner, and an eerily familiar foe known only as Junior wants to teach Goku the true meaning of pain! To survive the tournament and finally earn the title of World`s Greatest Martial Artist, Goku must train his mind as well as his body in order to complete his amazing transformation from a bushy-tailed boy into a man to be reckoned with!

MASTER OF MARTIAL HEARTS, The Complete Box Set Available Now SRP $34.98 Rated TVMA Episodes 1-5 on one disc Aya’s carefree existence takes a bone-crushingly violent turn when she wanders into the midst of a sadistic, girl-on-girl martial arts tournament. Her freshly-pressed school uniform doesn’t stand a chance of surviving this pulverizing peep show, but Aya’s out to prove that she can take a pounding just as well as the other knock-outs in this clandestine competition. If she emerges victorious from a series of fabric-shredding fights with titillating teachers, sultry stewardesses, and mesmerizing maidens of the moe variety, Aya’s every wish will be granted by a mysterious jewel known as the Platonic Heart. But if she goes down for the count, she’ll join the growing ranks of brutally bruised – yet resiliently buxom – beauties that are never heard from again!

MY BRIDE IS A MERMAID, Part 1 Available Now SRP $49.98 Rated TVMA Episodes 1-13 on two discs Nagasumi’s in hot water after a beautiful, young mermaid named Sun saves him from drowning. The deep-sea sweetheart’s dad is a merman yakuza prone to executing anyone who learns his family’s scaly secret! Luckily, there’s a catch – if Nagasumi agrees to marry Sun, he just might avoid sleeping with the fishes! Of course, the honeymoon ends before it even begins when Nagasumi finds his life flooded with gilled gangsters looking out for their boss’s little girl. The kid’s definitely in over his head, but there’s no denying the mermaid’s allure – Nagasumi’s hooked and Sun’s ready to come ashore!

SOUL EATER Part 4 Available Now SRP $59.98 Rated TV14 Episodes 40-51 on two discs Official Site: funimation.com/souleater As students of the Grim Reaper at Death Weapon Meister Academy, Maka is a Meister and Soul is her Weapon – he literally transforms into a razor-sharp scythe. Maka’s wielded her partner in countless fights against the supernatural minions of darkness, and their power has grown in both triumph and defeat – but the true test of their lethal abilities will now be faced. The forces of wickedness surround Maka, Soul, and their classmates. Arachnophobia’s ghoulish legions are closing in. The witch Medusa’s twisted magic is more potent than ever. Once again, the demonic Kishin threatens the world. As these monsters rise to unleash hell, heroic Weapons and Meisters must stand united against incredible odds.

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD Part 2 Available August Now SRP $49.98 (DVD), $54.98 (Blu-ray) Rated TV14 Episodes 14-26 on two discs Official Site: fullmetalalchemist.com The path to the Philosopher’s Stone now enters unfamiliar territory, where the Elrics face exotic strangers who use alkahestry, a version of alchemy native to the distant kingdom of Xing. As insight is gained into the secret world of the Homunculi and their enigmatic creator, Lust feels the fires of Mustang’s rage in battle – and the outcome of the clash will shock you. Winry endures the trial of her life when new horrors of the Ishvalan massacre are revealed. Truly, the gate is opening on a new era of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD. Are you ready to see what’s on the other side?

ONE PIECE: SEASON 3- SECOND VOYAGE Box Set Available August 31st SRP $49.98 Rated TV14 Official Site: onepieceofficial.com The Straw Hats traveled to Skypiea in search of adventure, but they may have gotten more than they bargained for. It took less than a day for Luffy to earn the title of public enemy number one, and now his crew is subject to the harsh judgment of an angry god and the four lethal priests of Upper Yard! Zoro, Nico, Chopper, and Robin are trapped aboard the Going Merry when it’s commandeered by a crustacean and marooned on a sacrificial alter. Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp are quick to mount a rescue mission, but they’ve got a problem of their own: a dancing dango of madman with an endless supply of agonizing ways to die! It’ll take more than a miracle for this crew to be reunited – especially all in one piece!

MY BRIDE IS A MERMAID, Part 2 Available September 7th SRP $49.98 Rated TVMA Episodes 14-26 on two discs Nagasumi’s in hot water after a beautiful, young mermaid named Sun saves him from drowning. The deep-sea sweetheart’s dad is a merman yakuza prone to executing anyone who learns his family’s scaly secret! Luckily, there’s a catch – if Nagasumi agrees to marry Sun, he just might avoid sleeping with the fishes! He’s doing his best to keep his finned fiancée happy, but a rising flood of rival suitors and gilled gangsters has Nagasumi gasping for air! He’s definitely in over his head, but there’s no denying the mermaid’s allure – Nagasumi’s hooked now that Sun has come ashore!

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