Aniplex of America Announces KOIMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set Details

Contents of the KOIMONOGATARI Limited Edition Blu-ray Set. Photo courtesy of Aniplex of America. © NISIOISIN/KODANSHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT

Unexpected Alliances are Formed in the Dramatic Fifth Arc of the Monogatari Series Second Season Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: monogatari-series.com (Japan), AniplexUSA.com/monogatarisecondseason (US) Special Thanks to EJ Rivera and Joanna Metoki

KOIMONOGATARI Blu-ray cover art. Artwork subject to change. Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. © NISIOISIN/KODANSHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT

At their recent industry panel at OTAKON Vegas, Aniplex of America announced the highly anticipated details of their release of the KOIMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set. The fifth installment of the popular Monogatari Series Second Season is planned to be released on February 24th, with pre-orders beginning on January 16th on their official homepage and through official retailers for sale in the U.S. and Canada. The KOIMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set will feature all 6 episodes of the “Hitagi End” arc on 2 Blu-ray discs featuring approximately 150 minutes of content. The set will include the original Japanese audio with English subtitles. Bonus contents and materials will feature both the Hitagi Solo and Duet Versions of the textless opening, the textless ending, PV & CM Collections, a deluxe booklet, a pin-up postcard set and the package illustrated by the character designer Akio Watanabe. About KOIMONOGATARI (???) The Fifth Arc to the Monogatari Series Second Season! On January 1st, Hitagi Senjyogahara calls her nemesis, the con-artist Deishu Kaiki, to request his services, saying, “There is someone I`d like you to deceive.” The request is a bitter choice for her to make, but one that would save her and her dear Koyomi Araragi from a “death sentence.” Kaiki starts to research his target, Nadeko Sengoku, the junior high school girl who became a god of North Shirahebi Shrine. As Kaiki investigates her background, he finds her secret that she has never told anyone before including her loving Koyomi Araragi. Can Kaiki save Hitagi and Koyomi before time is up?! KOIMONOGATARI Limited Edition Blu-ray Set Street Date: February 24, 2015 SKU #: AOA-4005 UPC: 850527003646 SRP: $74.98 BD Features • Number of Discs: 2 • Language: Japanese • Subtitles: English • Total Run Time: Approx. 150 Minutes • Rating: 16UP • Textless Ending • PV & CM Collections Bonus Materials & Special Package* • Deluxe Booklet • Pinup Postcard Set • Package Illustrated by AKIO WATANABE (Character Design) *Bonus contents subject to change. The KOIMONOGATARI Limited Edition Blu-ray Set can be pre-ordered and purchased at Right Stuf and Aniplex’s official retailers (including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle).

About Aniplex of America Inc.

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.

For more information on MONOGATARI SERIES SECOND SEASON please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: