Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: gundam.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Jessica Breon Anime distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and anime producer Sunrise Inc. are excited to announce the upcoming release of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM (????????, Kidoo Senshi Gandamu, 1979) Part 1 on Blu-ray and DVD, and the TURN A GUNDAM Movie Collection on DVD. Both titles will be released November 3, 2015. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Part 1 Blu-ray Collection
From original GUNDAM creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, the series that launched one of the biggest anime franchises in history comes to North America in high-definition for the first time! Universal Century 0079. The rebel space colonies of the Principality of Zeon launch a war of independence against the Earth Federation, using humanoid fighting vehicles called mobile suits to overwhelm the Federation Forces and conquer half of Earth`s surface. Months later, the Federation has finally developed its own prototype mobile suits at a remote space colony. But when the colony suffers a Zeon surprise attack, these new weapons fall into the hands of a motley crew of civilians and cadets, and fate places a youth named Amuro Ray at the controls of the white mobile suit Gundam... MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Part 1 Blu-ray Collection contains Episodes 1-21 with remastered video and the original English dub by The Ocean Group (STARSHIP OPERATORS, ESCAFLOWNE: THE MOVIE). Format: Blu-ray Street Date: 11/3/2015 SRP: $74.99 Catalog #: RSBLU1558 ISBN: 978-1-57032-603-5 UPC: 7-42617-1558-2-6 Runtime: 525 minutes Genre: Science Fiction Age Rating: 14+ Audio: English (LPCM, Stereo), Japanese (LPCM, Mono) Subtitles: English Video: 1080p, 4:3, HD Native Disc Count: 2 Special Features: Clean Opening, Clean Closing, Blu-ray and DVD Commercial MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Part 1 DVD Collection
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Part 1 DVD Collection contains Episodes 1-21 with remastered video and the original English dub by The Ocean Group. Format: DVD Street Date: 11/3/2015 SRP: $59.99 Catalog #: RSDVD1556 ISBN: 978-1-57032-602-8 UPC: 7-42617-1556-2-8 Runtime: 525 minutes Genre: Science Fiction Age Rating: 14+ Audio: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Japanese (Dolby Ditital 2.0 Stereo) Subtitles: English Video: 4:3, Color Disc Count: 4 Special Features: Clean Opening, Clean Closing, Blu-ray and DVD Commercial
TURN A GUNDAM the Movies DVD Collection
From original GUNDAM creator Yoshiyuki Tomino comes the TURN A GUNDAM Movie Collection containing EARTH LIGHT (?????? ???, Taan Ee Gandamu I Chikyuu Koo, 2002) and MOON BUTTERFLY (?????II ???, Taan Ee Gandamu II Gekkoo Choo, 2002). Never before released in North America, the films feature remastered video. For 2000 years, a separate race of humanity has lived on the moon. Known as "the Moonrace," their technology is leaps and bounds beyond those that stayed behind on the Earth`s surface. Now seeking to return to their original home, the Moonrace send three teenagers, Loran, Keith, and Fran, down to Earth on a reconnaissance mission to test the viability of its environment. After spending time on Earth, Loran has become good friends with Sochie and Kihel, daughters of the prestigious Heim family, and he looks forward to fully integrating into Earth society. But before Loran gets the chance to make his report, the Moonrace launch a surprise attack. Earth`s primitive airplanes are no match for the superior power of the Moonrace`s mobile suits. However, in the midst of the initial attack, Loran and Sochie uncover a long-forgotten relic: a white mobile suit. As a Moonrace, Loran is quickly able to grasp the basics of piloting it, but by doing so, he inadvertently places himself in the middle of a war. Format: DVD Street Date: 11/3/2015 SRP: $49.99 Catalog #: RSDVD1554 ISBN: 978-1-57032-601-1 UPC: 7-42617-1554-2-0 Runtime: 257 minutes Genre: Science Fiction Age Rating: 14 Audio: Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) Subtitles: English Video: 4:3, Color Disc Count: 2
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.