Director of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST and Writer of FATE/ZERO Bring a Totally Original 3DCG Theatrical Masterpiece! Source: Aniplex of America, Inc. press release Official Site: rakuen-tsuiho.com (Japan), AniplexUSA.com/expelledfromparadise (US) Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki
Aniplex of America announced at their industry panel at Anime Boston their plans to release the theatrical feature animation EXPELLED FROM PARADISE (???? -Expelled From Paradise-, Rakuen Tsuihoo -Expelled From Paradise-, 2014) on both limited and standard edition Blu-rays on June 5th. Pre-orders for both SKUs have begun on the official website. This original science-fiction film directed by Seiji Mizushima (FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, GUNDAM 00) and written by Gen Urobuchi (PUELLA MAGI ADOKA MAGICA, FATE/ZERO), two of the most prominent creators of the Japanese anime industry, garnered much praise from fans in Japan when it debuted in theaters last November. Even with a limited theatrical release, the film saw over 17,000 attendees within the first two days earning over 29 million yen. Aniplex of America has also screened the film across the U.S. last December with the producer Koichi Noguchi as a special guest at the L.A. premiere. By integrating the most state-of-the-art 3DCG technology with the traditional “cel-look” animation, EXPELLED FROM PARADISE presents unique characters and dynamic action scenes that any sci-fi fan would enjoy. This domestic release will feature an all-star cast including Wendee Lee (COWBOY BEBOP, BLUE EXORCIST) as Angela Balzac, Steve Blum (COWBOY BEBOP, DURARARA) as Dingo and Johnny Yong Bosch (DURARARA, BLUE EXORCIST) as Frontier Setter. The Limited Edition Blu-ray features both the original Japanese and English audio with English and Spanish subtitles. The bonuses include “The Making of EXPELLED FROM PARADISE”, trailers, a deluxe booklet, a pin-up card and the box featuring the illustration by Masatsugu Saito (Character Design). The EXPELLED FROM PARADISE Limited Edition Blu-ray will be available at a limited quantity and sold only while supplies last. Both editions of the feature will be available for sale in the U.S., Canada, Central and South Americas only. EXPELLED FROM PARADISE Blu-rays can be pre-ordered and purchased at Right Stuf and Aniplex’s official retailers (including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle). Right Stuf pre-order links: Limited Edition Blu-ray Standard Edition Blu-ray
About EXPELLED FROM PARADISE
With Earth now left in ruins following the “NanoHazard,” most of humanity has abandoned the planet they once called home along with their physical bodies and rebuilt their digitalized minds into a society within the cyber universe of “DEVA.” A.D. 2400, DEVA’s central council detects an incident of unauthorized access into their mainframe. Someone on Earth was trying to hack into the system. The only information DEVA was able to retrieve was that the hacker referred to themselves as “Frontier Setter.” To investigate the mysterious hacker’s motives, the high officials of DEVA dispatch System Security Third Officer Angela Balzacto the Earth’s surface. Equipped with a prosthetic “material body,” Angela attempts to make contact with a local agent Dingo, but what awaited her instead was a swarm of Sandworms now infesting the Earth’s surface. Angela intercepts the gruesome pests with her exoskeletal powered suit Arhan. Will Angela and Dingo be able to find Frontier Setter on this devastated planet? Their journey to explore the secrets of the world will begin now..!
EXPELLED FROM PARADISE Limited Edition Blu-ray Street Date: June 5, 2015 SKU #: AOA-6901 UPC: 856137005421 SRP: $64.98 Blu-ray Features* • Languages: Japanese and English • Subtitles: English and Spanish • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen • Number of Disc: 2 (Feature on Blu-ray, Bonus on Blu-ray) • Total Run Time: Approx. 104 Minutes • Rating: 13UP Bonus Contents and Materials • The Making of EXPELLED FROM PARADISE • Trailers Bonus Materials & Special Package • Box Art Illustration by MASATSUGU SAITO (Character Design) • Deluxe Booklet including Interview with GEN UROBUCHI (Screenplay) • Pin-up Card *Bonus contents subject to change.
EXPELLED FROM PARADISE Standard Edition Blu-ray Street Date: June 5, 2015 SKU #: AOA-6902 UPC: 856137005438 SRP: $49.98 Blu-ray Features* • Languages: Japanese and English • Subtitles: English and Spanish • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen • Number of Disc: 1 (Feature on Blu-ray) • Total Run Time: Approx. 104 Minutes • Rating: 13UP Special Package • Cover Illustration by MASATSUGU SAITO (Character Design) *Bonus contents subject to change.
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.