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    The documentary THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS goes behind the scenes of Studio Ghibli. Photo courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2013 dwango

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    An Amazing Look Inside the Beloved Studio Ghibli Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: yumetokyoki.com (Japan), gkidsfilms.com/kingdom (US) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock On December 10th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release the documentary THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS (???????, Yume to Kyoki no Ohkoku, 2013) on Region 4 DVD. Studio Ghibli, the brainchild of directors Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki, has captivated audiences the world over with its dreamlike, fantastical animations such as SPIRITED AWAY (????????, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001), HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (???????, Hauru no Ugoku Shiro, 2004) and GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (?????, Hotaru no Haka, 1988). This documentary looks at how they managed such an amazing run, and what could be next for the beloved studio. This past year, Miyazaki and Takahata have both directed their final films, with THE WIND RISES

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    Second DVD Volume of POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE from Lionsgate Home Entertainment Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Impact press release Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha The next chapter of the #1 boys live-action franchise comes home when POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE Volume 2: THE SILVER WARRIOR arrives on DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD February 10 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Follow the Rangers as they continue on their action-packed journey, working together to defend the planet from evil, only this time with the help of a surprising new friend. The POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE Volume 2: THE SILVER WARRIOR DVD features four super mega episodes from the season and will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. As the fight against evil Prince Vekar`s alien Armada gets tougher, the Power Rangers Super Megaforce (Troy, Noah, Emma, Gia and Jake) find

    PORCO ROSSO is one of three Studio Ghibli movies coming to Blu-ray for the first time in North America from Walt Disney Studios. Image courtesy of Walt Disney Studios. © 1992 Nibariki ? GNN © 2014 Disney

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    PORCO ROSSO, POM POKO and TALES FROM EARTHSEA Available for the First Time on Blu-ray! Source: Walt Disney Studios, Click Communications press release Special Thanks to Brigid D`Arcy In the wake of November`s Blu-ray Combo Pack release of THE WIND RISES, KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE and PRINCESS MONONOKE, Disney and Studio Ghibli present PORCO ROSSO, POM POKO and TALES FROM EARTHSEA on Blu-ray and DVD February 3rd, 2015. All three films will be available with all-new digital masters featuring HD picture and sound. PORCO ROSSO (???, Kurenai no Buta, 1992) Take flight with “Porco Rosso,” a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage and chivalry. When “Porco” -- whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell -- infuriates a

    Third Window Films` NEW DIRECTORS FROM JAPAN limited edition Blu-ray/DVD Set features the works of three upcoming filmmakers. Photos courtesy of Third Window Films.

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    Source: Third Window Films Special Thanks to Adam Torel Third Window Films have always tried hard to bring a wide variety of films from the Far East to the West, from big studio productions to minor indie masterpieces, and this project is another step in their goal to open up the West to what`s so great about Asian cinema. The NEW DIRECTORS FROM JAPAN project, hopefully the first of many (depending on its success!), is focusing on young and unique directors from Japan whose films have not received any sort of distribution in their own or any other territory. Started through a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign which reached its goal of pre-selling 250 copies in just 3 days from its announcement, NEW DIRECTORS FROM JAPAN is a limited edition set of only 1,000 copies. This is a DUAL FORMAT release that includes BOTH a

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for the Australian release of THE WIND RISES. Photos courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2013 Nibariki • GNDHDDTK

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    Hayao Miyazaki`s Final Masterpiece Source: Madman Entertainment Special Thanks to Ben Pollock On December 10th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release Studio Ghibli`s THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013) on Blu-ray and Region 4 DVD. From Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki (Best Animated Feature, SPIRITED AWAY, 2002), comes a spellbinding movie beyond compare. Experience "perhaps the greatest animated film the cinema has ever seen" (David Ehrlich, FILM.COM). Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted and unable to be a pilot, he becomes one of the world`s most accomplished airplane designers, experiencing key historical events in an epic tale of love, perseverance and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world. An Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature, THE WIND RISES won multiple Best Animated Feature awards around the world, including US

    Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. © GAINAX, KAZUKI NAKASHIMA / Aniplex, KDE-J, TV TOKYO, DENTSU

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    Source: AniplexUSA press release Official Site: gurren-lagann.net (Japan), AniplexUSA.com/gurrenlagannbd (US) Special Thanks to EJ Rivera Aniplex of America Inc. has announced on their Aniplex Live Show the release dates for the GURREN LAGANN (??????????, Tengen Toppa Guren Ragan, 2007) television series on Blu-ray. With the first Blu-ray volume now available and Volume 2 coming out on December 9, succeeding volumes will be available as follows: Volume 3 (eps. 11-16) January 6th Volume 4 (eps. 17-22) February 3rd Volume 5 (eps. 23-27) March 3rd Fans can order the entire TV series now. Complete details about each volume can be found at AniplexUSA.com/gurrenlagannbd. Each GURREN LAGANN Blu-ray Volume will include 5 to 6 episodes in both the original Japanese and English audios with English subtitles. The bonus features for each volume includes a double sided poster and a 16 page booklet featuring interviews with the creators and an

    Image courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © SUNRISE

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    Source: FUNimation Entertainment Official Site: cowboy-bebop.net (Japan), funimation.com/cowboy-bebop (US) Special Thanks to Tim Baxter Explore the far reaches of the galaxy in this undeniably hip series that inspired a generation -- and redefined anime as an indisputable art form. The classic COWBOY BEBOP (?????????, Kaubooi Bibappu, 1997-1998) comes to Blu-ray and DVD in multiple editions from FUNimation Entertainment. The Bebop crew is just trying to make a buck. This motely lot of intergalactic loners teams up to track down fugitives and turn them in for cold hard cash. Spike is a hero whose cool façade hides a dark and deadly past. The pilot Jet is a bruiser of a brute who can’t wait to collect the next bounty. Faye Valentine is a femme fatale prone to breaking hearts and separating fools from their money. Along for the ride are the brilliant, but weird, hacker Ed and a

    © 2007 Noboru Yamaguchi ? Media Factory/ Familiar of Zero Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: mxtv.co.jp/zero2 (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez When your hero’s a zero and decides to stick around, there’s not much to do but soldier on in Sentai Filmworks` latest acquisition, FAMILIAR OF ZERO: KNIGHT OF THE TWIN MOONS (????????: ???????, Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi, 2007). This magical comedy series is directed by Yuu Kou (UTA NO PRINCE SAMA, LOVELESS) with character designs by Masahiro Fujii (DREAM EATER MERRY, HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER!!), art direction by Yoshinori Hirose (BEST STUDENT COUNCIL, KAMPFER), and animation production by J.C. Staff (EXCEL SAGA, GOLDEN TIME). Louise the Zero and her familiar Saito are back for another round of chaotic magic and even more chaotic romance. With the Albion invasion put to a stop, it seems as if peace has finally returned to the Kingdom of Tristain. After Saito sacrifices his only

    GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF THE LEGION, one of eleven films in the Blu-ray set GAMERA: THE SHOWA & HEISEI COLLECTION. © Kadokawa Pictures, Inc. NHFN/1996

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    Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Chris Smith Mill Creek Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the new GAMERA: THE SHOWA & HEISEI COLLECTION Blu-ray box set. The COLLECTION packages all of Mill Creek`s Gamera Blu-rays together in one 4-Disc set, and includes GAMERA: THE GIANT MONSTER (1965), GAMERA VS. BARUGON (1966), GAMERA VS. GYAOS (1967), GAMERA VS. VIRAS (1968), GAMERA VS. GUIRON (1969), GAMERA VS. JIGER (1970), GAMERA VS. ZIGRA (1971), GAMERA: SUPER MONSTER (1980), GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (1995), GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF THE LEGION (1996) and GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS (1999). Check here for product specs and a complete list of contents. GAMERA: THE SHOWA & HEISEI COLLECTION retails for $44.98 but here is your chance to get the set for free! OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are

    © Tamiki Wakaki, Shogakukan/ TV Tokyo

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: tv-tokyo.co.jp/kaminomi3 (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez The God of Conquests returns to once again win his way into the hearts of young girls and goddesses everywhere in Sentai Filmworks` latest acquisition, THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS: GODDESSES (????????? ???, Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai: Megami-Hen, 2013). From original creator Tamiki Wakaki (Weekly Comic Magazine Shonen Sunday), GODDESSES is directed by Satoshi Osedo (BODACIOUS SPACE PIRATES [as episodic director], HAJIME NO IPPO: NEW CHALLENGER [as episodic director]) with series composition by Hideyuki Kurata (THE FRUIT OF GRISAIA, OREIMO), music by Hayato Matsuo (HELLSING ULTIMATE, MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH), and animation production by manglobe (BROKEN BLADE, ERGO PROXY). Once again, the God of Conquest sets out... This time, he is to capture the ancient Heavenly Goddesses, the Jupiter Sisters. Keima Katsuragi and Elsie have previously captured fourteen girls. Among them is

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation

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    November 21st Virtual Live Stream Soiree Coincides With Neon Alley Episode Premieres Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press release Official Site: sailormoon-official.com (Japan), VIZ.com/sailormoon (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, continues to celebrate the triumphant return of the classic SAILOR MOON anime series and marks the premiere of the latest high definition Episodes 24-36 -- featuring the brand new English dub cast -- available to stream on Neon Alley and Hulu starting on Friday, November 21st beginning at 7:00pm (PST). The release time and date for the remaining English episodes of this epic first season will be announced during the event. These latest exclusive dubbed episodes will be available for a limited time only during the Holiday season! Fans can join in on the festivities with

    Artwork not final – mock-up. Photo courtesy of Section23 Films.

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    THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS ~ GODDESSES Available March 10th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its March slate of releases, including the continued hit series THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS ~ GODDESSES which will be released on both DVD & Blu-ray. Product details follow, in order of release... OUTBREAK COMPANY COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 3/3/2015 Format: DVD, BD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $59.98, $69.98 Shinichi Kanou`s father writes novels and his mother illustrates erotic video games, so it`s not unexpected that he`d end up as a fan of comics and science fiction. However, rather than channeling his efforts into creating like his parents, he has instead become one of the world`s foremost experts on "moe," with an encyclopedic

    © Sayori Ochiai/Shueisha • GINGITSUNE Partners

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: gingitsune.net (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez The life of a shrine keeper is never easy, but for Makoto Saeki and her spirit friend Gintaro, problems are never far away in Sentai Filmworks` latest acquisition, GINGITSUNE (?????, 2013). This supernatural slice of life series is directed by Shin Misawa (CAPETA, INITIAL D) with series composition by Hiroshi Yamaguchi (DESERT PUNK, NOBUNAGUN), music by Tatsuya Katou (CELESTIAL METHOD, MEDAKA BOX), and animation production by Diomedea (CAMPIONE!, KANTAI COLLECTIONn -KANCOLLE-). Although Makoto Saeki’s life is quiet, it’s anything but ordinary! As the 15th successor to the Saeki Shrine, Makoto is gifted with the ability to see spirits of all sorts. But there’s one spirit in particular who has been at Makoto’s side since childhood -- Gintaro, the huge silver fox who’s occupied her family’s shrine for over 350 years! With a

    Cover art for the THE ROSE OF VERSAILLES, PART 1 DVD. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © Ikeda Riyoko Production • TMS

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    Nozomi Entertainment Announces the Litebox-style DVD Release Official Site: tms-e.com (Japan), rov.rightstuf.com (US) Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer Nozomi Entertainment is pleased to announce that THE ROSE OF VERSAILLES, PART 1 (????????, Berusaiyu no Bara, 1979-1980) will be available on February 3, 2015. Also known as “Lady Oscar,” this new value-priced DVD set will feature the series’ first 20 episodes with Japanese audio, English-language subtitles and English on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include the clean opening and clean closing. THE ROSE OF VERSAILLES, PART 1 is based upon the best-selling manga by Riyoko Ikeda (Dear Brother, a.k.a. Oniisama e...), which was originally serialized in Shueisha’s shoujo anthology magazine Margaret from 1972 through 1973, and later collected into 10 volumes. In addition to its anime adaptation, it inspired a short story collection (also written by Ikeda), a French-Japanese live-action film, and multiple musicals staged by

    © Madoka Takadono • Utako Yukihiro/Ichijinsha / Dairou Kouho Project

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: makai-ouji.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez A life of leisure is turned on its head as a once well-off gentleman must now make an underworld changing decision in Sentai Filmworks` latest acquisition, DEVILS & REALIST (???? devils and realist, Makai Oji: Devils and Realist, 2013). This supernatural comedy series, based on the manga series featuring story by Madoka Takadono and art by Utako Yukihiro, is directed by Chiaki Kon (NODAME CANTABILE: PARIS, WHEN THEY CRY - HIGURASHI) with series composition by Michiko Yokote (PRINCESS TUTU, xxxHOLIC), and animation production by Doga Kobo (LOVE LAB, ENGAGED TO THE UNIDENTIFIED). William Twining leads the perfect life of an aristocratic noble: he’s handsome, wealthy, intelligent, and takes great pride in his family’s lineage, all while dreaming of his future in high society. After his wealthy uncle goes bankrupt from bad investments,

    Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © Tsumugu Hashimoto / Mediaworks • PONY CANYON

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: mxtv.co.jp/half_moon (Japan), half-moon.rightstuf.com (US) Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. is excited to announce the acquisition of the LOOKING UP AT THE HALF-MOON (?????????, Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora, 2006) anime series. Right Stuf’s Lucky Penny Entertainment label will release LOOKING UP AT THE HALF-MOON as a complete 6-episode DVD collection in the spring of 2015. The program is based upon the light novels of the same name by Tsumugu Hashimoto. In addition to the anime adaptation, the light novel series also inspired a series of drama CDs, a live-action television drama, and a live action film. LOOKING UP AT THE HALF-MOON is directed by Yukihiro Matsushita (MARIA WATCHES OVER US), and features character designs by Mitsuru Ohara (PEACH GIRL), music by Shinkichi Mitsumune (REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA, ROZEN MAIDEN), and animation

    Photos courtesy of VIZ Media.

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    2014 Holiday Releases Include New Bu-ray And DVD Titles, Manga Box Sets, Shojo and Action/Sci-fi Manga Series Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced a compelling array of new anime releases, manga, special box sets, novels and other titles that will make ideal gifts to suit a wide range of budgets and interests to delight readers and fans of all ages this holiday season. New and veteran fans are invited to dive into legendary anime series such as the newly dubbed and uncut SAILOR MOON and RANMA ½ with box sets that also contain a wealth of extra features and special bonus material. VIZ Media is also proud to present GARGANTIA ON THE VERDUROUS PLANET, the vivid sci-fi/action series

    © Aoi Sekina/Kira Inugami • Fujimi Shobo • Hekiyou Gakuen Seitokai

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Politics aren’t normally pretty, but at Hekiyo Academy, they’re absolutely gorgeous! Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, STUDENT COUNCIL’S DISCRETION (??????, Seitokai no Ichizon, 2009). This slice of life comedy series is adapted from the light novels by Sekina Aoi and is directed by Takuya Sato (SAY, "I LOVE YOU", STRAWBERRY MARSHMALLOW) with series composition by Jukki Hanada (BEYOUND THE BOUNDARY, LOVE, CHUNIBYO & OTHER DELUSIONS) and animation production from Studio DEEN (FATE/STAY NIGHT, SAKURA TRICK). At Hekiyo Academy, all but one of the Student Council members are elected via popularity contests, and since teenagers think with hormones more often than intellects, those seats are filled by the attractive derrieres of the school’s most beautiful girls! That makes things extra rough on the one student chosen for academic scores, because besides being the

    Cover art for the YOU’RE BEING SUMMONED, AZAZEL COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © Yasuhisa Kubo • KODANSHA/AKUTABETANTEIJIMUSHO

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    Lucky Penny Entertainment Announces the Litebox-style DVD Release Official Site: kodansha.co.jp/azazel (Japan), azazel.rightstuf.com (US) Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer Lucky Penny Entertainment is pleased to announce that YOU’RE BEING SUMMONED, AZAZEL (??????????????, Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san, 2011-2013) will be available on February 3, 2015. This DVD set will feature all 26 episodes of the series, including both YOU’RE BEING SUMMONED, AZAZEL (Season 1) and YOU’RE BEING SUMMONED, AZAZEL Z (Season 2). Both seasons feature Japanese audio, English subtitles, and English on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include clean openings, clean closings, and promotional videos. Based on the manga by Yasuhisa Kubo, YOU’RE BEING SUMMONED, AZAZELl features animation by Production I.G (GHOST IN THE SHELL: ARISE, PSYCHO PASS), and is directed by Tsutomu Mizushima (GIRLS UND PANZER, ANOTHER). The series originally aired in Japan on AT-X, with the first season airing from April to July 2011 and

    Win the Hong Kong firefighter adventure AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT on Blu-ray from Well Go USA. © 2014 A Le Vision Pictures

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    Hong Kong Testosterone-Fueled, Pyrotechnic Spectacle Ignites on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Nov. 18th Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland Well Go USA is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the Blu-ray of the Hong Kong thriller AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT (????, Jiùhu? y?ngxióng, 2014), in which a team of dedicated firefighters battle an out-of-control blaze that threatens to plunge the city into catastrophic darkness. Written and directed by Derek Kwok (JOURNEY TO THE WEST), the action-packed suspense drama stars Nicholas Tse (SHAOLIN, THE STOOL PIDGEON), Shawn Yue (THE GUILLOTINES, INFERNAL AFFAIRS trilogy), Simon Yam (IP MAN, ELECTION), Hu Jun (FIRESTORM, LET THE BULLETS FLY), William Chan (TRIAD), Bai Bing (THE VIRAL FACTOR, SHAOLIN), Andy On (SPECIAL ID, WHITE VENGEANCE) and a cameo by the legendary Jackie Chan (RUSH HOUR franchise). It’s Christmas Eve in Hong

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