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    WORLD CONQUEST ZVEZDA PLOT cover art. Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. © hunting cap brothers /Aniplex, Project ZP

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    A Totally Original Series from the Studio that Brought SWORD ART ONLINE and BLUE EXORCIST! Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: sekaiseifuku-zzz.com (Japan), AniplexUSA.com/zvezda (US) Special Thanks to EJ Rivera Aniplex of America announced at their Katsucon (National Harbor, MD) panel their plans to release WORLD CONQUEST ZVEZDA PLOT (???????????????, Sekai Seifuku: Booryaku no Zuvizudaa, 2014) on a Complete DVD Set on April 28th. The set will feature the entire series including the OVA episode and numerous bonuses that fans of this original sci-fi series with a comedic twist would not want to miss. Pre-orders for the set are now available on the official homepage. Directed by Tensai Okamura (BLUE EXORCIST, DARKER THAN BLACK) and produced by the studio A-1 Pictures (SWORD ART ONLINE, SAEKANO: HOW TO RAISE A BORING GIRLFRIEND, BLUE EXORCIST) WORLD CONQUEST ZVEZDA PLOT Plot first saw its simulcast schedule in

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: knightsofsidonia.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest license, KNIGHTS OF SIDONIA (???????, Shidonia no Kishi, 2014). Animated by Polygon Pictures and directed by Kobun Shizuno, this groundbreaking space opera depicts the last remnants of humanity as they struggle against an alien enemy in the cold vastness of space. A thousand years after the alien Gauna destroyed the Earth, a small remnant of humanity still fights on to survive, fleeing on the gargantuan asteroid-based spaceship Sidonia. But centuries of flight and warfare have changed mankind in incredible ways: Genetic engineering has allowed humans to photosynthesize like plants, reproduction occurs through cloning, and a third gender has been created to balance the population. And, even though it’s been a century since the last encounter with the Gauna, military service is mandatory, with all

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

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    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 Aniplex of America announced the details of their HANAMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set release at their industry panel at Katsucon (National Harbor, MD). The sixth installment of the popular Monogatari Series Second Season is planned to be released on April 21st , with pre-orders begins today on their official homepage and through official retailers for sale in the U.S. and Canada. The HANAMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set will feature all 5 episodes of the “Suruga Devil” arc on 2 Blu-ray discs. The set will include the original Japanese audio with English subtitles. Bonus contents and materials will feature both the textless opening and ending, the episode 5 with alternate OP/ED, a PV & CM collection,

    Contents of the RANMA ½ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set Volume 5. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © Rumiko Takahashi/Shogakukan

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    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, delivers more RANMA ½ (???½) anime action and comedy to fans with the March 3rd home media release of Set 5 of the celebrated gender-bending martial arts action comedy based on the popular manga series created by Rumiko Takahashi. RANMA ½ is being released as a series of 7 High Definition Limited Edition Blu-ray and Standard Edition DVD Box Sets. The RANMA ½ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set 5 carries an MSRP of $54.97 U.S. / $63.99 CAN. The set features Episodes 93-115 on 3 discs, presented in full 1080p High Definition resolution with the series’ original, un-cropped 4:3 aspect ratio. The Blu-ray edition also contains a 32-page booklet with individual episode summaries. Bonus

    THE GARDEN OF SINNERS –RECALLED OUT SUMMER- and THE GARDEN OF SINNERS –RECALLED OUT SUMMER- ?EXTRA CHORUS? will be released in a Blu-ray set. © KINOKO NASU / Seikaisha, Aniplex, Kodansha, Notes, ufotable

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    Final Installment of the Mega-Hit Animated Movie Series Coming to Blu-ray this April Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: karanokyoukai.com (Japan), AniplexUSA.com/thegardenofsinners (US) Special Thanks to EJ Rivera Fans at Katsucon (National Harbor, MD) were excited to hear Aniplex of America announce their plans to release THE GARDEN OF SINNERS –RECALLED OUT SUMMER- (???? ????, Kara no Kyookai: Mirai Fukuin, 2013) and THE GARDEN OF SINNERS –RECALLED OUT SUMMER- ?EXTRA CHORUS? (???? ???? extra chorus, Kara no Kyookai: Mirai Fukuin extra chorus, 2013) in a Limited Edition Blu-ray Set (2-disc set) on April 21st. This will be the very last movie of the extremely popular THE GARDEN OF SINNERS animated movie series released 3 years after the last film, LAST CHAPTER: THE GARDEN OF SINNERS (??/????, Shuushoo/ Kara no Kyookai, 2010). Pre-orders have begun on the official the Garden of sinners

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    Official Site: please-please.jp (Japan), please-teacher.rightstuf.com (US) Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer Nozomi Entertainment is excited to announce the acquisition of the PLEASE TEACHER! (???????????, Onegai Tiichaa aka Onegai ? Teacher) anime series and its sequel spinoff series, PLEASE TWINS! (?????????, Onegai Tsuinzu aka Onegai ? Twins). Nozomi Entertainment will release PLEASE TEACHER! as a 13-episode DVD collection in the summer of 2015. PLEASE TEACHER! is directed by Yasunori Ide (BASTARD!!) and features character designs by Hiroaki Gohda (AMAGAMI SS; LOVE, ELECTION AND CHOCOLATE) and animation by Daume (DearS, STRAWBERRY MARSHMALLOW, SHIKI). PLEASE TEACHER! first aired in Japan on the WOWOW network in 2002 as a 12-episode TV series, with an OVA episode produced later that year. The series was later adapted into a manga series of the same name, as well as a light novel. PLEASE TWINS! will be released by Nozomi Entertainment as a

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    Complete 1999 Series Available in Stores Nationwide from Shout! Factory Source: Shout! Factory press release Special Thanks to Tom Chen and Shannon Meehan On March 10, 2015 join the Power Rangers aboard the spaceship Terra Venture when Shout! Factory releases POWER RANGERS: LOST GALAXY: The Complete Series, a 5-DVD box set that contains all 45 episodes of the iconic show’s seventh season. The massive spaceship Terra Venture represents mankind`s greatest accomplishment. The giant spacecraft hosts multiple habitat domes with diverse environments ranging from a lake to a mountain range -- even a dome with a sprawling city inside -- as it takes thousands of human pioneers deep into space to settle a new world. Along the way they are stalked by dangerous aliens led by the insect-like villain Scorpius and his daughter Trakeena. Rising to protect the colony ship and its many inhabitants,

    Packaging for POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE Volume 3: THE PERFECT STORM. Image courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. TM & © 2014 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Five Episodes of POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE from Lionsgate Home Entertainment Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Impact press release Official Site: powerrangers.com, nick.com/power-rangers-megaforce Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha This legendary season of Saban`s iconic Power Rangers franchise is coming home with POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE: THE PERFECT STORM arriving on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand April 14 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Follow the Rangers on another action-packed adventure as they must become stronger than ever before to defeat a new foe. The POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE: THE PERFECT STORM DVD features five episodes from the powered up season packed onto just one disc and will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. As the Power Rangers welcome Orion, the new Silver Ranger, to the Super Megaforce team, Prince Vekar unleashes a new gang of attacking aliens! Troy, Noah, Emma, Gia, Jake and Orion`s

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    Author: Keith Aiken Source: Walt Disney Studios, Click Communications Special Thanks to George Roush In recent years, Walt Disney Studios has been releasing their library of films from the acclaimed Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli on Blu-ray in North America. November 2014 saw a trio of titles from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki -- KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE, PRINCESS MONONOKE and THE WIND RISES -- while this week brings more films from three different Ghibli directors. The highlight of the latest wave of Blu-ray Combo Packs is Mayazaki`s PORCO ROSSO (???, Kurenai no Buta, 1992). At turns tragic and hilarious, the story of a WWI pilot cursed to look like a pig has become a favorite among Miyazaki`s works. The new Blu-ray presents the 1.85:1 film in 1080p, boasting gorgeous colors and picture quality. Audio options include the original Japanese and Disney`s English language tracks,

    VIZ Media will release Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and DVD editions of SAILOR MOON Season 1, Part 2 on February 10th. Photos courtesy of VIZ Media. © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation

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    Latest Editions of Legendary Anime Series Feature Episodes 22-46 Presented in High Definition Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab Official Site: sailormoon-official.com (Japan), VIZ.com/sailormoon (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen The latest release for Sailor Moon and her fellow Sailor Guardians debuts next month from VIZ Media! SAILOR MOON Season 1 Set 2, containing episodes 24-46, will be available at favorite retailers everywhere on February 10th in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, as well as a standard edition DVD set, both with premium holofoil printed packaging and cool bonus features! And best of all, Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus make their series debuts, completing the Sailor Guardian team! As the set opens, Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury and Sailor Mars continue their quest for the legendary Silver Crystal as two new powerful allies join the fight, Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus! Sailor Moon gets an impressive new power

    Front and back box art for the COPPELION Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Tomonori Inoue/Kodansha ? COPPELION Committee.

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    Three Genetically Engineered Girls Embark to Rescue Survivors After a Catastrophe Contaminates Japan’s Old Capital Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: starchild.co.jp/special/coppelion (Japan) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings the sci-fi action of COPPELION (??????, 2013) to fans as it announces the home media release of the 13-episode anime series as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack on February 3rd. COPPELION will be released in a comprehensive edition containing 2 DVDs and 2 Blu-ray discs, offering 16:9 video and 1080p High Definition resolution, housed in an illustrated chipboard box. In addition to the complete series, bonus features include clean opening and ending segments and original series trailers. A bonus COPPELION production art gallery is also included. MSRP will be $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN. In

    Front and back cover art for the DVD of POKÉMON THE MOVIE: DIANCIE AND THE COCOON OF DESTRUCTION. Images courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2015 Pokémon. © 1996-2014 PIKACHU PROJECT. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.

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    When Destruction Arises, Can Life Prevail? Fans of All Ages Can Discover Exciting New Adventures in the Newest POKÉMON Feature Film Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZ.com/Pokemon Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, announces new releases in support of POKÉMON THE MOVIE: DIANCIE AND THE COCOON OF DESTRUCTION (???????????XY ?????????????, Pokemon Za Muubii Ekkusu Wai Hakai no Mayu to Dianshii, 2014), the first feature film of the new POKÉMON XY property. Set for publication under the company’s Perfect Square imprint, the official manga adaptation Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction is set to debut in-print on February 3rd. VIZ Media also launches the official home media release of POKÉMON THE MOVIE: DIANCIE AND THE COCOON OF DESTRUCTION on DVD on

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: mxtv.co.jp/zero3 (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, ?THE FAMILIAR OF ZERO -RONDO OF PRINCESSES- (?????????????(??????????)?, Zero no Tsukaima: Princesse no Rondo, 2008). The direct sequel to season 2 of the THE FAMILIAR OF ZERO saga, and with animation production by J.C. Staff, “Rondo” of Princesses continues the adventures of Saito and Louise as they face a new dilemma that up to now has been an unknown. With the seemingly unending war with Albion now far past them, Saito and Louise finally get a chance to return to Tristain for some much needed rest and relaxation. All their plans go down the drain, however, when the runes the bind them together suddenly disappear. With no magical force to make sure they don`t stray from each other, Saito and Louise find that

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

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    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 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

    Artwork not final – mock-up. Photo courtesy of Section23 Films. © Nitroplus/ Soni-Ani Project

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: soniani.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to David Del Rio Sentai Filmworks announces celebrated personality and world renowned cosplayer Jessica Nigri as the lead in SONI-ANI: SUPER SONICO THE ANIMATION (???? Super Sonico the Animation, 2014). Nigri, an avid cosplayer and convention interview correspondent, set her sights on the world of voice acting with her role in the Rooster Teeth production of RWBY. Now, Jessica is lending her talents as the official English voice of model, rocker and international sensation Super Sonico. “I always felt a connection with Sonico,” said Jessica Nigri. “She’s just got such a positive and genuine spirit about her that when they asked me about playing the part, I squealed with joy! It’s like my dream was finally coming true. Being here with my Sentai family has been surreal.” Production is currently wrapping for

    *Artwork not final. Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. © Naoshi Komi/SHUEISHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT, MBS

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    Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: nisekoi.jp (Japan), NisekoiUSA.com (US) Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki Fans of the highly popular romantic comedy series, NISEKOI (????, 2014) were excited to hear Aniplex of America’s announcement at OTAKON Vegas detailing their upcoming release of Volumes 3 and 4 of the Blu-ray. These volumes will feature the latter half of the fan-favorite anime adaptation produced by studio SHAFT PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, the MONOGATARI Series). Aniplex of America confirmed that Volume 3 will be released on March 31st and Volume 4 will be released on May 26th. Pre-orders for both SKUs can now be made through their official website and official retailers. The NISEKOI Blu-ray: Volume 3 will feature episodes 11-15 with the original Japanese audio with English subtitles. This volume’s bonuses will include the clean ending sequence with all the characters shown, and the clean version of Marika’s ending sequence.

    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 Breon Anime producer Lucky Penny Entertainment is pleased to announce that LOOKING UP AT THE HALF-MOON (?????????, Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora, 2006) will be available on April 7, 2015. This DVD set will contain the complete six-episode series. LOOKING UP AT THE HALF-MOON features Japanese audio, English subtitles, and English on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include the clean opening, clean closing, and promotional videos. The series is based upon the light novels of the same name by Tsumugu Hashimoto, which has 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),

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

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    SONI-ANI: SUPER SONICO THE ANIMATION Available May 26th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its May slate of releases, including Sentai Filmworks’ acquisition of SONI-ANI: SUPER SONICO THE ANIMATION, which will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray. Product details follow, in order of release... PATLABOR: THE MOVIE Published by: Maiden Japan Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 99 min. Street Date: 5/5/2015 Format: DVD, BD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $29.98, $39.98 Earth`s sea levels are slowly rising and coastal cities around the world have been forced to resort to drastic measures to keep floods of Biblical proportions at bay. Nowhere has the need been more desperate than in Japan, where the city of Tokyo has launched the massive Babylon project: a land reclamation undertaking so vast that it can only

    Ushiko, the Studio Ghibli cat, and acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki in the documentary THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS. © 2013 dwango

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    Source: Cinedigm, GKIDS Inc., Bender/Helper Impact Official Movie Site: yumetokyoki.com (Japan), gkidsfilms.com/kingdom (US) Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha GKIDS and Cinedigm are offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the Studio Ghibli documentary, THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS (???????, Yume to Kyoki no Ohkoku, 2013), on DVD. First premiering at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS is a fascinating, never-before-seen look inside the quirky and wonderful world of Studio Ghibli, creators of masterpieces like PRINCESS MONONOKE (?????, Mononoke Hime, 1997), MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (???????, Tonari no Totoro, 1988) and the Oscar-winning SPIRITED AWAY (????????, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001). Granted near-unfettered access to the notoriously insular Studio Ghibli, director Mami Sunada follows the eminent director Hayao Miyazaki, producer Toshio Suzuki, and the elusive and influential “other director” Isao Takahata, for a year as the

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    Official Site: mag-garden.co.jp/sketchbook (Japan), sketchbook.rightstuf.com (US) Special Thanks to Jessica Breon Anime producer Nozomi Entertainment is excited to announce the acquisition of the SKETCHBOOK ~FULL COLOR’S~ (??????? ?full color`S?, Suketchibukku ?full color`S?, 2007) anime series. Nozomi Entertainment will release SKETCHBOOK ~FULL COLOR’S~ as a complete 13-episode DVD collection in the summer of 2015. The slice-of-life comedy anime is based on the manga series Sketchbook by Totan Kobako, which first appeared in the monthly magazine Comic Blade in 2002. SKETCHBOOK ~FULL COLOR’S~ is directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike (WAGNARIA, KALEIDO STAR), and features character designs by Isao Sugimoto (AI YORI AOSHI, SHAKUGAN NO SHANA), music by Ken Muramatsu (NATSUYUKI RENDEZVOUS), and animation by Hal Film Maker (ARIA). The series originally aired in Japan in October 2007 on TV Tokyo. For more information about SKETCHBOOK ~FULL COLOR’S~, visit sketchbook.rightstuf.com. About Nozomi Entertainment Introduced in 2007

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