The prequel MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN comes to Blu-ray and DVD on August 1st. Image courtesy of Shochiku. © SOTSU • SUNRISESource: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: gundam.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Jessica Breon and Jake Hockenberry Anime distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and anime producer Sunrise Inc. are excited to announce the upcoming release of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: CHRONICLE OF CHAR AND SAYLA, available on Blu-ray and DVD on August 1, 2017. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: CHRONICLE OF CHAR AND SAYLA BLU-RAY COLLECTION
Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © SOTSU • SUNRISEBased on the hit manga by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN (???????? THE ORIGIN, Kidoo Senshi Gandamu The Origin, 2015-16) depicts for the first time the events leading up to the devastating One Year War, including the creation of the mobile suit and the origins of the legendary ace pilot Char Aznable, the infamous "Red Comet". Original story by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate, directed by Takashi Imanishi (MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0083: STARDUST MEMORY, TWIN STAR EXORCISTS, ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS) and music by Takayuki Hattori (MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO, SLAYERS, TEARS TO TIARA). Universal Century 0068. Side 3, the Autonomous Republic of Munzo. Zeon Zum Deikun, who has been leading Munzo toward independence from the Earth Federation, collapses and dies in the middle of a speech. As the Zabi family seizes control of Side 3, Deikun`s children, Casval and Artesia, take refuge on Earth and begin peaceful lives under new identities. But the Zabi family is preparing for war with the Federation, and the two orphans will find themselves drawn into the growing conflict... The Collection contains episodes 1-4 of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: CHRONICLE OF CHAR AND SAYLA. Format: Blu-ray Street Date: 8/1/2017 SRP: $64.99 Catalog #: RSBLU1738 ISBN: 978-1-57032-562-5 UPC: 7-42617-1738-2-0 Runtime: 243 minutes Genre: Science Fiction Age Rating: TV14 Audio: English and Japanese LPCM Surround, English and Japanese LPCM Stereo Subtitles: English Video: 1080p, 16:9, HD Native Disc Count: 4 Special Features: Promos, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: CHRONICLE OF THE LOUM BATTLEFIELD Preview, "On the Other Side of Space" Music Video.
Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © SOTSU • SUNRISEMOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: CHRONICLE OF CHAR AND SAYLA DVD COLLECTION Format: DVD Street Date: 8/1/2017 SRP: $49.99 Catalog #: RSDVD1740 ISBN: 978-1-57032-563-2 UPC: 7-42617-1740-2-5 Runtime: 243 minutes Genre: Science Fiction Age Rating: TV14 Audio: English and Japanese Dolby 5.1, English and Japanese Dolby 2.0 Subtitles: English Video: 16:9 Disc Count: 4 Special Features: Promos, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: CHRONICLE OF THE LOUM BATTLEFIELD Preview, "On the Other Side of Space" Music Video
About Right Stuf, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Right Stuf, Inc. is amongst North America`s largest publishers, distributors and retailers in the anime and manga marketplace. One of the industry`s original pioneers, Right Stuf operates a multinational mail-order catalog and one of the trade`s most recognized Internet storefronts, rightstuf.com. Right Stuf also works in a variety of media vehicles that include video streaming, podcasts and special publications. Included under the Right Stuf corporate umbrella is print publisher, Right Stuf On-Demand, and video production labels Nozomi Entertainment, Lucky Penny Entertainment, and 5 Points Pictures. For more information, visit rightstuf.com.
About Sunrise, Inc.
Sunrise Inc. a Namco Bandai Group Company, is an animation production studio which produces smash hit anime series like the original MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM, and all of the subsequent series in the GUNDAM franchise, as well as COWBOY BEBOP, ESCAFLOWNE, CODE GEASS, TIGER & BUNNY, and many more. The company is located in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan and was established in 1972. The President and CEO is Mr. Yasuo Miyakawa. For more information, visit sunrise-inc.co.jp.
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