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    CROSS ANGE: RONDO OF ANGELS AND DRAGONS Available June 21st Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its June slate of releases; including Sentai Filmworks’ uncut first collection of CROSS ANGE: RONDO OF ANGELS AND DRAGONS. Available on either DVD or Blu-ray. Product details follow, in order of release... MEDAKA BOX COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 600 min. Street Date: 6/7/2016 Format: BD, DVD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $99.98, $79.98 When newly-elected Student Council President Medaka Kurokami started a suggestion box where people could suggest problems that needed to be solved, she wasn`t expecting to have to do more than give advice and maybe rescue lost puppies. Instead, what she and her best friend Zenkichi discover are the first hints of an unbelievable secret! A

    Win Xu Zheng’s road trip comedy LOST IN HONG KONG on Blu-ray from Well Go USA! Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2015 Beijing Joy Leader Culture Communication Co. Ltd./Beijing Enlight Pictures

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    Get the Sequel to LOST IN THAILAND from Director Xu Zheng Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the Chinese road trip comedy LOST IN HONG KONG (??, G?ng Ji?ng, 2015) on Blu-ray. LOST IN HONG KONG is directed by and stars Xu Zheng (LOST IN THAILAND, BREAKUP BUDDIES), with Zhao Wei (RED CLIFF, SHAOLIN SOCCER) and Bao Ber’er (SNOW GIRL AND THE DARK CRYSTAL, THE FOUR) rounding out the cast. In the mid-1990s, university art majors Xu Lai (Xu Zheng) and Yang Yi (Du Juan) fell in love, but then Yang was transferred to the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Xu hasn’t seen her since. Almost twenty years later, Xu has long forgotten his dreams of becoming an artist, but he can never forget

    Cinedigm is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the DIGIMON FUSION SEASON 2 DVD Set. Image courtesy of Cinedigm. © 2011 Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation © SCG Characters LLC

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    6th Installment of the Digimon Television Franchise on DVD Source: Cinedigm Special Thanks to Jill Newhouse Calcaterra Cinedigm is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win Toei Animation`s DIGIMON FUSION SEASON 2 on DVD. See Mikey and his Digimon friends try to save the Digital World in this 5-disc set containing all 24 episodes of the show`s second season, which aired in Japan in 2011 and in the U.S. on Nicktoons in 2015. DIGIMON FUSION SEASON 2 will be available from retailers on DVD and Digital starting March 1st, but here is your chance to win the DVD set for free! DIGIMON FUSION SEASON 2 Mikey and his Digimon partner Shoutmon had been fighting to win back the Digital World, only to discover it had been completely taken over by the evil Bagra Empire. With the world now divided into seven different lands and ruled

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    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. will release of MOBILE SUIT ZETA GUNDAM COLLECTION 2 (?????????, Kidoo Senshi Zeeta Gandamu, 1985-1986), the conclusion of the sequel series to the original MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM (????????, Kidoo Senshi Gandamu, 1979-1980), on Blu-ray and DVD April 5, 2016. MOBILE SUIT ZETA GUNDAM COLLECTION 2 Blu-ray A new force enters the Universal Century conflict. Can the A.E.U.G. fight a war on two fronts? The Universal Century world is locked into an escalating conflict. While the A.E.U.G. resistance group strives to convince the world of the justice of its cause, the brutal Titans continue to suppress dissent through violence and fear. Now the struggle enters a new phase as a powerful third force enters the battlefield, and the A.E.U.G. and Titans race

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Special Thanks to Carolyn Medrano Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, HAKUOKI ~ DEMON OF THE FLOATING BLOSSOM: WILD DANCE OF KYOTO (??? ??????? ????, Gekijoo-ban Hakuooki Daiisshoo Kyooto Ranbu, 2013). In this theatrical feature based on the popular game and anime series, Chizuru Yukimura heads to Kyoto in search of her father, a doctor who has disappeared. However, she soon discovers that the city hides deadly creatures within its shadows, and that a fearsome group of swordsmen, the famed Shinsengumi, help maintain a tenuous peace. As both parties attempt to find the missing doctor, Chizuru and the men of the Shinsengumi will discover things about themselves that they would rather have left a mystery. The film was directed and scripted by Osamu Yamasaki (HAKKENDEN: EIGHT DOGS OF THE EAST). Atsuko Nakajima (GET BACKERS, RANMAa ½) handled animation

    Chase Randall/Black Dino Charge Ranger (James Davies), Koda/Blue Dino Charge Ranger (Yoshua Sudarso), Tyler Navarro/Red Dino Charge Ranger (Brennan Mejia), Shelby Watkins/Pink Dino Charge Ranger (Camille Hyde) and Riley Griffin/Green Dino Charge Ranger (Michael Taber) in POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. TM & © 2015 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    2015 Season of Saban’s POWER RANGERS from Lionsgate Home Entertainment Source: Lionsgate press releases Official Site: powerrangers.com, nick.com/power-rangers-dino-charge Bring home the all-new season of Saban’s POWER RANGERS with POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand. Follow the Rangers in the newest installment of the top boys’ live-action franchise as Tyler, Chase, Koda, Riley, and Shelby work together to defeat ancient evil forces. The first two POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE DVDs feature four prehistoric-powered adventures for the suggested retail price of $14.98 each. CAST Brennan Mejia (Tyler Navarro - Red Ranger) -- TV’s “Kickin’ It” James Davies (Chase Randall - Black Ranger) -- TV’s “Kaitangata Twitch” Yoshi Sudarso (Koda - Blue Ranger) -- TV’s “It’s Not You, It’s Me” Michael Taber (Riley Griffin - Green Ranger) -- Onionhead Camille Hyde (Shelby Watkins - Pink Ranger) -- TV’s “Killer Kids” POWER RANGERS DINO

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    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 ZETA GUNDAM: A NEW TRANSLATION, the compilation film collection of MOBILE SUIT ZETA GUNDAM; and GUNDAM EVOLVE. Both titles will be available on DVD May 3, 2016. MOBILE SUIT ZETA GUNDAM: A NEW TRANSLATION The Earth Federation stands victorious, but are they still on the right side? Universal Century 0087. The Titans, a bellicose faction among the Earth Federation Forces, grows powerful and tyrannical, even using poison gas to suppress a civil unrest. Dissident soldiers from the same military stand against them, forming a resistance group called the A.E.U.G. Kamille Bidan, a civilian student, gets entangled in this conflict when he accidentally steals the Gundam Mk-II and joins the A.E.U.G., running

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Special Thanks to Jessica Breon Anime producer Nozomi Entertainment is pleased to announce the Anime Elements release of GASARAKI (????, 1998-1999) on DVD May 3, 2016. The series is directed by Ryousuke Takahasi (ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS, CYBORG 009) with animation by Sunrise (MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM, COWBOY BEBOP). About GASARAKI The flames of war are fanned in the Middle East, as two secretive forces unleash their latest weapons of mass destruction. But in a world where giant robots are real, the most dangerous weapon of all lies buried within a human mind. Yushiro, the fourth son of the mysterious and powerful Gowa family, finds himself at the center of events that may change the future of mankind forever! Format: DVD Street Date: May 3, 2016 Disc Count: 5 Runtime: 625 minutes Genre: Science Fiction, Supernatural, Drama Age Rating: TV14 Audio: English

    THE WORLD OF KANAKO is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD in North America. Images courtesy of Cinedigm. © 2014

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    Source: Cinedigm Official Website: kawaki.gaga.ne.jp (Japan), drafthousefilms.com/the-world-of-kanako (US) THE WORLD OF KANAKO (???, Kawaki., 2014) is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD from Drafthouse Films. An uncompromising revenge thriller of operatic scope, THE WORLD OF KANAKO is a non-stop visual and emotional assault to the senses as it follows troubled ex-detective Akikazu (Koji Yakusho, 13 ASSASSINS, BABEL) on the hunt for his missing teenage daughter, Kanako. What he discovers in his search is an unsettling and harrowing web of depravity –– surrounding both Kanako and himself. As Akizaku stumbles along a shocking trail of drugs, sex and violence, he finds himself woefully unprepared for the revelations that affect all he holds dear. Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima (CONFESSIONS, Japan’s submission for the Academy’s best foreign language film in 2011), The World of Kanako is an astonishing tour de force of mystery, beauty and boundary-pushing violence. A

    Cover art for POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE: The Complete Series. Photo courtesy of Shout! Factory. © Power Rangers LLC.

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    Complete 2001 Series Now Available in Stores Nationwide from Shout! Factory Source: Shout! Factory, Cinedigm press release Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan Join the Power Rangers as they battle the evil Ransik in Shout! Factory`s release POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE: The Complete Series, a 5-DVD box set that contains all 40 episodes of the iconic show’s ninth season. In the distant future, a team of Power Rangers known as the Power Rangers Time Force act as a time-traveling police force capturing and freezing criminal mutants. When the notorious criminal mastermind Ransik stages a daring escape, he fells the Red Time Force Ranger Alex and takes the entire cryogenic prison full of dangerous, incarcerated mutants back in time with him to the year 2001. There he seeks to unleash a new wave of crime against our modern world, helpless against his vastly superior technology. In pursuit of

    Front and back cover art for the BLEACH MOVIES: THE UNFORGIVEN DOUBLE FEATURE DVD set. Images courtesy of VIZ Media. © Tite Kubo/Shueisha, TV TOKYO, dentsu, Pierrot © BMP 2008/2010

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    BLEACH THE MOVIE: FADE TO BLACK And BLEACH THE MOVIE: HELL VERSE Special New Double DVD Set Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor, publisher and licensor of anime and manga in North America, offers a special treat to anime aficionados and BLEACH fans as it announces the release of the BLEACH MOVIES: THE UNFORGIVEN DOUBLE FEATURE, a special home media edition. Set for retail release on February 16th, this new DVD set contain BLEACH THE MOVIE: FADE TO BLACK as well as BLEACH THE MOVIE: HELL VERSE. The 2-disc set will carry an MSRP of $14.98 U.S. / $21.99 CAN and will feature dubbed English as well as subtitled audio tracks for both movies. Bonus features will include a production art gallery and movie trailers. In BLEACH THE MOVIE: FADE TO BLACK (BLEACH

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    HANNA-BI, KIKUJIRO and DOLLS from Third Window Films Source: Third Window Films Special Thanks to Claire Marty British label Third Window Films is pleased to announce the Blu-Ray releases of three films from Takeshi Kitano. All feature new 2K remasters from Office Kitano. The first 1000 copies of each feature cardboard slipcases with new illustrated artwork by Marie Bergeron supported by Filmdoo`s Film Creativity Competition. HANNA-BI (???) Former Police officer Nishi feels responsible for the shattered lives of his loved ones. His partner Horibe has been crippled in a disastrous stakeout, a colleague is shot dead by the same villain, and his own wife has a terminal illness. In debt to a yakuza loan shark, Nishi conceives a bank robbery to provide for his partner, help the dead cop’s widow, and take one last holiday throughout Japan with his wife and share a

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    CYBORG 009 VS. DEVILMAN Review Part 1 Author: Paul Haberman ©2015 Ishimori Productions and Dynamic Productions I remember a time long, long ago when Japanese animation was really, really cool. Back in the 80s, trading VHS tapes of sometimes poor quality Japanese TV recordings was a favorite past time of mine. The fact that any of these shows were recorded in the first place was always amazing to me. Even more amazing that the recordings made it into the hands of collectors in the U.S. It wasn’t until the 90s that Japanese animation gained some momentum in the U.S. and began becoming mainstream. Now, forget about it. Words like “anime” and “manga” are firmly established in the mental lexicons of nerds everywhere. Back in the 80s, getting tapes of Japanese cartoons was a hard won victory, each tape a closer step to unlocking new stories and

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    MONTHLY GIRLS` NOZAKI-KUN Available March 29th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its March slate of releases; including Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition, the romantic comedy series MONTHLY GIRLS` NOZAKI-KUN. Available on DVD, Blu-ray and Limited Edition Premium Box Set. Product details follow, in order of release... WIZARD BARRISTERS COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 3/1/2016 Format: DVD, BD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $59.98, $69.98 When the laws of magic are broken, it`s the duty of the Police Department`s deadly Section 1 to enforce them. But, since even craven maven mages and nefarious necromancers have the right to a fair trial, the job of defending them belongs to the Benmashi, the Wizard Barristers! It`s a tricky profession, requiring both arcane ability and

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, UTAWARERUMONO (OVA) (???????, 2009-2010). This comedic fantasy anime consists of a group of side-stories to supplement the UTAWARERUMONO universe. Fans of the series will recognize many characters from the series as they run into more adventures and mischief. Kenichiro Katsura took the helm as director of the episodes, with scripting done by Takamitsu Kouno. Original character designs were provided by Tatsuki Amazuyu, with sound direction by Takatoshi Hamano. Animation production was handled by AQUAPLUS and Chaos Project. UTAWARERUMONO (OVA) will be available domestically through select digital outlets with a home video release to follow. For Sentai Filmworks’ latest announcements regarding this title and other great programming, be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. About Sentai Filmworks, LLC Sentai

    Box art for the Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set II. Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. © TYPE-MOON, ufotable, FSNPC

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    The Holy Grail War Continues in the Epic Second Season! Source: AniplexUSA press release Official Site: fate-sn.com (Japan), FateStayNightUSA.com (US) Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki Fans who have been waiting for the final chapter of the Fifth Holy Grail War can rejoice as Aniplex of America Inc. announces the release details for both the FATE/STAY NIGHT [UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS] Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set II and Complete 2nd Season DVD. Pre-orders have begun for both of these SKUs which will be available on February 16th 2016 through the official U.S. FATE/STAY NIGHT [UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS] website and also through official Aniplex of America retailers. This is the second and final domestic set to be released for FATE/STAY NIGHT [UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS] that launched its highly-anticipated streaming campaign last October. Both releases will include the entire uncut second season episodes 13 to 25 featured in both the

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: j-haikyu.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez The hit sports anime HAIKYUU!! continues as Sentai Filmworks proudly announces the acquisition of HAIKYUU!! Season 2 (?????!! ????????, Haikyuu!! Sekandoshiizun, 2015) as part of the Fall 2015 anime season lineup. Based on the manga sensation by Haruichi Furudate, this high speed slice of life series is directed by Susumu Mitsunaka (CUTICLE DETECTIVE INABA, BUNNY DROP) with series composition by Taku Kishimoto (SILVER SPOON, TALES FROM EARTHSEA), character designs by Takahiro Kishida (BTOOOM!, PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA) and animation production by Production I.G (GHOST HOUND, KUROKO`S BASKETBALL). The new season picks up the drama, both on and off the volleyball court, as the relationship/rivalry between teammates Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama heats up. Throwing even more gasoline on the fire is the introduction of a new female character, Hitoka Yachi, who joins

    Cover art for SUPER SENTAI: GOSEI SENTAI DAIRANGER: The Complete Series. Photo courtesy of Shout! Factory. © Toei Company, Ltd.

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    Available November 10th Source: Shout! Factory press release Special Thanks to Sarah J. De Bruin Following their DVD collection of ZYURANGER in early 2015, on November 10th Shout! Factory will release SUPER SENTAI: GOSEI SENTAI DAIRANGER: The Complete Series, the second installment of the original Japanese series that inspired the worldwide phenomenon POWER RANGERS franchise! Available for the first time on DVD, the ten disc set contains all 50 episodes of DAIRANGER (???????????, Gosei Sentai Dairenjaa, 1993-1994), presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Fans can pre-order their copy now by visiting ShoutFactory.com. The three Tribes of the Daos Empire -- Shura, Dai and Gorma -- were peaceful until the Gorma set out to conquer the planet, launching a magical war between the Gorma and Dai Tribes that lasted for 5,000 years. In the end, both civilizations were lost... until now. The evil Gorma have returned. Now,

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: gochiusa.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, IS THE ORDER A RABBIT?? Season 2 (????????????, Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu Ka??, 2015), as part of the Fall 2015 anime season lineup. Based on the manga from original creator Koi, this comedic slice of life continues the lighthearted fun established in the first season. Join Cocoa and all of her friends at Rabbit House for another round of feel-good teatime goodness! Hiroyuki Hashimoto (ANGEL BEATS!, DEVIL SURVIVOR 2) reprises his role as director, as does Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (KAMPFER, PRINCESS RESURRECTION) with series composition. Also returning are the character designs of Yousuke Okude (KUROKO`S BASKETBALL, TARI TARI) and musical compositions by Ruka Kawada. White Fox, the studio behind AKAME GA KILL! and STEINS;GATE, will again be providing animation production. IS THE ORDER A

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: sakurakosan.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, BEAUTIFUL BONES -SAKURAKO’S INVESTIGATION- (??????????????????, Sakurako-san no ashimoto ni wa shitai ga umatte iru, 2015) as part of the Fall 2015 anime season lineup. Based on the Japanese mystery light novel series by Shiori Ota, the story follows a series of incidents surrounding a normal high school student named Shotaro Tatewaki, his older girlfriend, Sakurako Kujo, and her infatuation for “beautiful bones.” Animation production will be handled by TROYCA (ALDNOAH.ZERO) with Makoto Kato making his series director debut. Michio Sato (TENCHI MUYO! GXP, VIPER`S CREED, EYESHIELD 21) acts as the chief animation director and character designer. Takayo Ikami (PENGUINDRUM, YURIKUMA ARASHI) is in charge of series composition with music production by TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND (AKIKAN!, TRINITY SEVEN, WITCH CRAFT WORKS). BEAUTIFUL BONES -SAKURAKO’S

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