Source: AniplexUSA press release Official Site: gurren-lagann-movie.net (Japan), GurrenLagannthemovieUSA.com (US) Special Thanks to E.J. Rivera
Aniplex of America Inc. has recently announced that both GURREN LAGANN THE MOVIEs: -CHILDHOOD`S END- and -THE LIGHTS IN THE SKY ARE STARS- will be released in a Double Feature Blu-ray Set on July 15th. From the creators of KILL la KILL, the hit animated features return on Blu-ray. The Box Set includes both movies on two Blu-ray discs. Each movie is stored in its own Blu-ray case featuring the key visuals of the movies. Both movies have been digitally re-mastered and will be a perfect addition to any GURREN LAGANN collection. GURREN LAGANN THE MOVIE -CHILDHOOD`S END- (??? ?????????? ???, Gekijooban Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Gurren-Hen, 2008) This is the story of a man who has yet to realize what destiny holds in store for him... Far in the future, humans live underground quietly and restlessly for hundreds of years, suffering from frequent earthquakes. In Giha Village, one of such underground communities, there are two young men. One is called Simon who is shy and naïve, the other is called Kamina who believes in existence of a “surface” world above their heads. Destiny of the two starts moving drastically when the ceiling falls, and a gigantic “Gunmen” and a beautiful girl Yoko with a superconductive rifle come from the surface. Kamina, Simon and Yoko get on “Lagann” that Simon digs out from the ground, and jump out to the surface! However, the surface is not such a dreamland as Kamina imagined. The world is reined by the Spiral King and his army. Kamina and Simon, along with their comrades challenge the Spiral King to change the desperate world to the one with hope for the future by Gurren Lagann! GURREN LAGANN THE MOVIE -THE LIGHTS IN THE SKY ARE STARS- (??? ?????????? ???, Gekijooban Tengen Toppa Guren Lagann Lagann-Hen, 2009)
Valiantly persevering through the traumatic aftermath of Kamina’s death, Team Dai-Gurren collectively destroys the Four Generals and finally reaches Teppelin, the royal capital, where Simon wins a fierce battle against the Spiral King, Lordgenome. Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity’s increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy. The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again! For more information on the GURREN LAGANN movies and the Double Feature Set, please visit GurrenLagannthemovieUSA.com. GURREN LAGANN THE MOVIE Double Feature Blu-ray Set Street Date: July 15, 2014 SKU #: AOA-0105 UPC: 850527003950 SRP: $79.98 Features • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen • Languages: Japanese • Subtitles: English • Includes Both Movies on 2 Blu-ray Discs • Total Run Time: Approx 238 min. • Textless Endings • Individual Blu-ray package for each movie The GURREN LAGANN THE MOVIE Feature Blu-ray Set can be pre-ordered and purchased at Right Stuf and from Aniplex’s official retailers (including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle).
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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.