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    UK Blu-ray and DVD cover art for GREATFUL DEAD. Photos courtesy of Third Window Films. © 2013

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    Source: Third Window Films Official Movie Site: greatfuldead-movie.com (Japan), thirdwindowfilms.com/greatful-dead (UK) Special Thanks to Adam Torel On January 26th, 2015, Third Window Films will release the horror film GREATFUL DEAD (?????????, Gureitofuru Deddo, 2013) on Blu-Ray and DVD in the United Kingdom. Nami (Kumi Takiuchi) is a young woman with numerous hangups sprouting from a dysfunctional childhood. She inherits a small fortune that allows her to pursue various interests, many of which are highly abnormal. For example, Nami loves to spy on people who, not unlike herself, have gone crazy from loneliness. She calls these people "solitarians.” Perhaps due to a father fixation, her favorite spying targets are old men with stiff boners. One fateful day, Nami spies on an elderly gentleman (Takashi Sasano) watching porn DVDs at home. She soon transitions from a peeping tom into a full-fledged stalker. Cast Nami Saejima:

    Cover art for YAKITATE!! JAPAN Part 1. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © Hashiguchi Takashi/Shogakukan ? PANTASIA ? TV Tokyo

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    Nozomi Entertainment Announces the Litebox-style DVD Release Official Site: tv-tokyo.co.jp/yakitate-japan (Japan), yakitate.rightstuf.com (US) Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer Nozomi Entertainment is pleased to announce that YAKITATE!! JAPAN, Part 1 will be available on March 3, 2015. Also known as “Baked Fresh!! Ja-Pan,” YAKITATE!! JAPAN (????!! ????, 2004-2006) is a 69-episode shonen comedy anime. This DVD set will feature the series’ first 27 episodes with Japanese audio, English-language subtitles and English on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include the clean opening and clean closing. Originally airing in Japan from 2004-2006, YAKITATE!! JAPAN is based on the hysterical gag comedy manga of the same name by Takashi Hashiguchi, which won the 2003 Shogakukan Manga Award for best shonen manga. The anime is directed by Yasunao Aoki (INUYASHA: THE FINAL ACT), and features animation by Sunrise (ACCEL WORLD, COWBOY BEBOP, TIGER & BUNNY). YAKITATE!! JAPAN is a unique

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    Source: Madman Entertainment press release Official Site: lovelive-anime.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Australian distributor Madman Entertainment are very pleased to announce the acquisition of the school idol drama, LOVE LIVE! SCHOOL IDOL PROJECT (?????!, Rabu Raibu!, 2013-2014) -- a brand-new series based on the hit Japanese multimedia franchise of the same name. The traditional school Otonokizaka High is situated between the three towns of Akihabara, Kanda, and Jimbocho. This school is also in imminent danger of closing. Because of this crisis, the second year student Honoka Kosaka takes center stage with eight others to do something about it! "To protect the school we love so much, we have to do all we can... We have to become school idols! By becoming idols and advertising how great our school is to the world, more students will want to apply!" LOVE LIVE! SCHOOL IDOL PROJECT will

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for the Australian release of GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES. Photos courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © Akiyuki Nosaka / Shinchosha, 1988

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Special Thanks to Ben Pollock A tale of the true tragedy of war and innocence lost. On December 10th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release Studio Ghibli`s GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (?????, Hotaru no Haka, 1988) on Blu-ray and Region 4 DVD. Directed by Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata (POM POKO, THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA), the groundbreaking GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES is one of the most haunting and affecting films on war. The movie won First Prize in the categories Best Animated Feature Film and Rights of the Child at the 1994 Chicago International Children`s Film Festival. In the aftermath of a World War II bombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger and grief,

    SAILOR MOON Season 1, Part 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Photo 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 VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has announced the forthcoming release of SAILOR MOON Season 1, Part 2. The latest installment of the iconic fantasy action anime series will be released as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and also as a Standard DVD Set on February 10, 2015. Pre-orders are available now from all major online retailers. The SAILOR MOON Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and Standard DVD Set are rated “TV-PG” and contain Episodes 22-46 of the legendary series, along with a wealth of bonus material and special premium packaging. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available on both formats. The SAILOR MOON

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for the Australian release of GHOST IN THE SHELL: ARISE. Photos courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © Shirow Masamune · Production I.G/KODANSHA · GHOST IN THE SHELL ARISE COMMITTEE

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Official Site: kokaku-a.jp (Japan), funimation.com/ghost-in-the-shell-arise (US) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock On December 10th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release GHOST IN THE SHELL: ARISE (?????ARISE -GHOST IN THE SHELL-, Kookaku Kidootai Araizu -Goosuto In Za Sheru-, 2013) on Blu-ray and Region 4 DVD. Animated by the world renowned Production I.G (KILL BILL VOL 1, ANIMATRIX), GHOST IN THE SHELL: ARISE offers a thrilling new four-part prequel story to the world renowned GHOST IN THE SHELL films and GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX series. Set in the year after the fourth World War, cyborg and hacker Motoko Kusanagi finds herself wrapped up in the investigation of a devastating bombing. But she’s not the only one looking for answers -- as she delves deeper into the mystery of who is behind the attack, a specialized team unlike any before begins to take

    Madman Entertainment has gained digital, streaming and home media rights for the legendary anime, SAILOR MOON in Australia and New Zealand. Image courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation

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    Source: Madman Entertainment press release Official Site: sailormoon-official.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Madman Entertainment are thrilled to announce the acquisition of SAILOR MOON (????????????, Bishoojo Senshi Seeraamuun, 1992-1993) -- one of the most beloved and iconic anime series ever made -- for distribution in Australia and New Zealand on DVD, Blu-ray and digital platforms. Not only will the arrangement see the release of all 200 episodes of the original series along with the three feature films and additional specials, but also the previously unavailable series SAILOR MOON S (???????????? S(????), Bishoojo Senshi Seeraamuun Suupaa, 1994-1995), SAILOR MOON SUPER S (???????????? SuperS, Bishoojo Senshi Seeraamuun Suupaazu, 1995-1996) and SAILOR MOON SAILOR STARS (???????????? ????????, Bishoojo Senshi Seeraamuun Seeraa Sutaazu, 1996-1997). The uncut and uncensored release of SAILOR MOON will feature its original un-cropped 4:3 aspect ratio, along with all original Japanese character

    The Studio Ghibli documentary THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS will be released on DVD in January. Photo courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2013 dwango

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    Digital HD Available December 9th; DVD Arrives January 27th Source: Cinedigm Entertainment Corp., Cinedigm, GKIDS Inc., Bender/Helper Impact Official Movie Site: yumetokyoki.com (Japan), gkidsfilms.com/kingdom (US) Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha On January 27th, distributor GKIDS brings the documentary THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS (???????, Yume to Kyoki no Ohkoku, 2013) to DVD, in conjunction with Cinedigm. The film will also be available for early digital download on December 9th. 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

    Contents of NISEKOI Blu-ray: Volume 2. Photo courtesy of Aniplex of America. © Naoshi Komi/SHUEISHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT, MBS

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    Things Are About to Get a Little More Complicated... Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: nisekoi.jp (Japan), NisekoiUSA.com (US) Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki On their Aniplex Live Show, Aniplex of America, Inc. announced the details of their upcoming release of NISEKOI (????, 2014) Blu-ray: Volume 2. The second Blu-ray volume of this fan-favorite romantic comedy produced by SHAFT (PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, the MONOGATARI Series) is scheduled to be released on January 27, 2015. Pre-orders for this item can be made through their official website and official retailers. Originally a popular manga series serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, Nisekoi is a romantic comedy series written by author Naoshi Komi. Fans of the original manga will be delighted to find the anime series has elegantly incorporated the mood of the manga with unique animation styles to bring each character to life.

    Contents of the RANMA ½ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set Volume 4. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © Rumiko Takahashi/Shogakukan

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    Latest Collection of the Legendary Martial Arts Comedy Arrives in Time For the Holidays 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 a fresh installment of action-packed RANMA ½ (???½) anime episodes as it announces the home media release on December 9th of Set 4 in the continuing series of High Definition Limited Edition Blu-ray and HD Standard Edition DVD Box Sets. VIZ Media is releasing the revered gender-bending martial arts action comedy, based on the popular manga series created by Rumiko Takahashi, in the original Japanese series order across seven Limited Edition Blu-ray and DVD Box Sets. RANMA ½ is rated TV-14. Arriving in time for the holidays, the RANMA ½ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set Set 4 carries an

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: daishogun-anime.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Christian Lopez A new era in Japan has come alive, and one gun shy young warrior is out to prove his manly worth in Sentai Filmworks` latest acquisition, DAI-SHOGUN – GREAT REVOLUTION- (????????????, Fuun Ishin Dai Shogun, 2014)! This action packed sci-fi mecha series is directed by Takashi Watanabe (DEMON KING DAIMAO, SHAKUGAN NO SHANA) with series composition by Dai Sato (FREEDOM, EUREKA SEVEN), mechanical design by Makoto Ishiwata (GARGANTIA ON THE VERDUROUS PLANET, VALVRAVE THE LIBERATOR) and animation production by J.C. Staff (THE FAMILIAR OF ZERO, DREAM EATER MERRY) and A.C.G.T. (THE FUTURE DIARY, PROJECT BLUE EARTH SOS). In the land of the rising sun the horizon is darkened by a fleet of black ships from foreign soil. Just when it seems that all hope is lost ancient mecha of unknown origins appear,

    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

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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

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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

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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

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