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    Key art for SPACE BROTHERS. © 2012 Chuya Koyama/ Kodansha, A-1 Pictures

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: ytv.co.jp/uchukyodai (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Head for the stars with Sentai Filmworks latest acquisition: Chuya Koyama’s SPACE BROTHERS (????, Uchuu Kyoodai, 2012)! Featuring direction by Ayumu Watanabe (MYSTERIOUS GIRLFRIEND X), character designs by Koji Yabuno (NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: BLOOD PRISON) and music by Toshiyuki Watanabe (THE DEVIL LADY), this series certainly has the right stuff to blast off! Mutta’s life has hit rock bottom. He’s been fired, blackballed from his profession and now he’s had to move back in with his parents. Meanwhile, his kid brother Hibito has been literally riding a rocket and training to be an astronaut. The same career Mutta once dreamed of. So, is it ever too late to go after your dreams? Through a little coercing and a bit of covert activity, Mutta’s family and friends can get his resume on the right

    Sion Sono`s HIMIZU comes to DVD and Blu-ray in the UK on August 6th. Images courtesy of Third Window Films. © 2012 Himizu Film Partners

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    Source: Third Window Films Official Movie Site: himizu.gaga.ne.jp (Japan), thirdwindowfilms.com/films/himizu (UK) Special Thanks to Adam Torel HIMIZU (???, 2012), the award-winning film from Japanese director Sion Sono (LOVE EXPOSURE, COLD FISH) comes to DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on August 6th from distributor Third Window Films. A North American release has not been announced. Don`t give up. The constant refrain repeated in radio and television programs to a nation hit by the merciless catastrophe sounds even more ominous when written in a note left by Yuichi Sumida s mother after running off with her lover. At fifteen, Sumida (Shota Sometani) is left alone to manage the family`s languishing boat-rental business and fend off his drunk and penniless father`s bouts of violence. Sumida sees his simple dream for an ordinary future rapidly evaporating before his eyes. Sharing similarly humble but fading dreams

    Key art for SO, I CAN’T PLAY H! © 2012 Pan Tachibana ? Yoshiaki Katsurai/ Boku H Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: boku-h.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams The best things in life are dirty and Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition, SO, I CAN’T PLAY H! (??????H??????, Dakara Boku wa, H ga, 2012), is out to prove it. Based on the light novels by Pan Tachibana, SO, I CAN’T PLAY H! is directed by Takeo Takahashi (ROZEN MAIDEN, SPICE AND WOLF) with series composition by Naruhisa Arakawa (LISTEN TO ME, GIRLS, I AM YOUR FATHER!, UPOTTE!!), character designs by Kanetoshi Kamimoto (BURST ANGEL, TAISHO BASEBALL GIRLS) and music by Cher Watanabe (PRINCE OF TENNIS II). NEVER make a deal with a wet goddess you’ve only just met. That’s a lesson Ryosuke Kaga learns the hard way when he foolishly agrees to let Lisara Restole use some of his “essence” to stay in this world. Because despite her smoking hot appearance, Lisara’s

    Key art for DETROIT METAL CITY. © Kiminori Wakasugi 2008 /HAKUSENSHA, Inc.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Special Thanks to David Williams Get ready for the ear-splittingest, skull-smashingest band to ever assault your senses in Sentai Filmworks latest acquisition: Kiminori Wakasugi’s DETROIT METAL CITY: THE ANIMATED SERIES (?????????????, Detoroito Metaru Shiti, 2008). Featuring direction by Hiroshi Nagahama (MUSHI-SHI) and pulse-pounding music, these twelve episodes will leave your head reeling, your heart racing and your inner metal freak screaming for more! Led by phallus-waiving terrorist-from-hell Johannes Krauser II (guitar/vocals,) and given pulsing, throbbing life by indestructible drummer Camus and bassist Alexander Jagi, Detroit Metal City is the hottest ticket on the concert circuit! There’s just one catch. That ”hottest ticket” is just a meal ticket, and beneath the makeup, these ultimate head-bangers are hired doppelgangers who don’t even LIKE what they do! Jaggi is actually Wada, who wants to play glam rock; Camus is Nishida, an anime fan with

    Cover art for the UK DVD of MITSUKO DELIVERS. Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. © 2011 Mitsuko Delivers Film Partners

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    Source: Third Window Films press release Official Movie Site: harakore.com (Japan), thirdwindowfilms.com/mitsuko-delivers (UK) Special Thanks to Claire Marty Director Yuya Ishii`s MITSUKO DELIVERS (????????, Hara Ga Kore Nande, 2011) comes out on DVD in the United Kingdom this Monday, July 9th from distributor Third Window Films. A North American release has not been announced. MITSUKO DELIVERS was featured in the 37th Rotterdam International Film Festival and the 32nd Hong Kong International Film Festival. At the Hong Kong Asia Film Awards, Ishii was again recognized and awarded the inaugural “Edward Yang New Talent Award.” Mitsuko (Riisa Naka) is a young woman who believes everything will be okay and always tries to help those around her. One day, she met an American man and wanted to help him. They became involved in a relationship and she moved with him to California. A little later, her boyfriend left her

    Australian DVD and Blu-ray cover art for the Indonesian action hit, THE RAID. Images courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © MMXI Pt. Merantau Films

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    20 Elite Cops. 1 Ruthless Crime Lord. 30 Floors of Mayhem. Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: theraidmovie.blogspot.com, theraidmovie.com.au (Australia), sonyclassics.com/theraid (US) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Madman proudly presents the year’s most talked about action film, THE RAID (Serbuan maut, 2012), coming to DVD ($34.95srp), Blu-Ray ($39.95srp) and digital platforms, 15th August, 2012. Deep in the heart of Jakarta`s slums, there is an unremarkable rundown apartment block that has captured the attention of the police. The building’s innocuous exterior hides a multi-level safe house and a thriving community made up of the world`s most dangerous killers and gangsters. Up until now, the building has been considered untouchable by even the bravest of law enforcement. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn darkness, an elite swat team converges on the safe house with orders to shut it down and arrest the notorious drug lord

    Key art for QWASER OF STIGMATA. © 2011 Hiroyuki Yoshino ? Kenetsu Sato ? Champion RED/ Qwaser of Stigmata Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: qwaser.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce their latest acquisition: QWASER OF STIGMATA (????????, Seikon no Kweisaa, 2010-11). Directed by Hiraku Kaneko (AQUARIAN AGE, GODANNAR) and featuring character designs by Makoto Uno (GRAVION, LOVE HINA) and music by Tatsuya Katou (HORIZON IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, MEDAKA BOX) this series consists of two seasons and one OVA for a total of 37 episodes. When Mafuyu Oribe and her adopted sister Tomo rescue a strange wounded man, they have no idea what they’re getting involved with or what the consequences will be. Alexander Nikolaevith Hell is an Iron Qwaser, one of many opposing factions of super-warriors who can each draw upon the power of an element and wield it as an almost unstoppable array of weapons. And unfortunately for Mafuyu, Alexander’s faction is there

    Key art for HAKUOKI REIMEIROKU. © IF ? DF/

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: geneonuniversal.jp/hakuoki (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Everyone knows about the Shinsengumi. Discover what happened before them in Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition, HAKUOKI REIMEIROKU (??? ???, 2012). Directed by Osamu Yamasaki (YOTODEN, TOWARD THE TERRA), this prequel to the popular Hakuoki series features character designs by Atsuko Nakajima (TRINITY BLOOD, GET BACKERS), sound direction by Yukio Nagasaki (TSURITAMA, SOMEDAY`S DREAMERS II SORA) and music by Kow Otani (ANOTHER, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING). The year is 1863 and as Japan’s long festering wounds of political discord erupt into violent waves of street clashes and murder, the Tokugawa Shogunate sends a new force of masterless samurai called the Roshigumi to the aid of the Aizu forces in Kyoto. However the new “police” are anything but a cohesive force and assassination has already split them into two opposing factions. The stronger is

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: sunrise-inc.co.jp/idolmaster (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce their latest acquisition: IDOLM@STER XENOGLOSSIA (???????? XENOGLOSSIA, Aidorumasutaa: Xenoglossia, 2007). Directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai (TORADORA!, WAITING IN THE SUMMER) this 26 episodes series features character designs by Hiroshi Takeuchi (BODACIOUS SPACE PIRATES), music by Tsuneyoshi Sato (FAFNER, DESCENDANTS OF DARKNESS) and is produced by SUNRISE. 107 years ago, the Moon was destroyed in a massive cataclysm that shattered Earth’s former satellite into 81 quintillion tons of orbital debris. However, thanks to super-science, the Earth itself was saved and today no one really thinks much about that century-past disaster. Which is why when teenage Haruka Amami auditions for something called the Idolmaster Project, she THINKS she’s trying out to be a singing idol. Instead, Haruka finds herself at a secret school run by the Mondenkind Agency, living

    Key art for MAYO CHIKI! © Hajime Asano, Media Factory/ Mayo Chiki Production Committee. © King Record.Co.,Ltd.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: starchild.co.jp/mayochiki (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Get ready to throw down with Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition: MAYO CHIKI! (????!, 2011). Directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi (NYANKOI!, HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER) and featuring character designs by Kosuke Kawamura and music by Yukari Hashimoto (MAWARU PENGUNDRUM, MM!). When you’ve got acute gynophobia, even a pretty girl can be a malady, and as the sparring partner for his family of female wrestlers, Sakamachi Kinjiro has the worst case EVER! Just one touch makes his nose bleed, so school’s a bloody nightmare even before Kanade, the Principal’s twisted daughter, deduces both Kinjiro’s “feminine issue” AND that his name contains the sounds “Chi” and “Kin” back to back. But Chi-Kin’s female troubles don’t totally redline until a wrong turn in the men’s room exposes the secret Subaru, Kanade’s manservant, has been hiding in the

    Key art for HORIZON IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE II. © 2012 Minoru Kawakami /ASCII Media Works /Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: genesis-horizon.net (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks announces its acquisition of the second season of the hit series HORIZON IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (??????????, Kyookaisenjoo no Horaizon, 2012), based upon best-selling author Minoru Kawakami’s ongoing, eight-book franchise. Season 2 will once again directed by Manabu Ono (MY HIME, SAKI) and employ a staff of four Character Designers -- Tomoyuki Fujii, Shinya Nishizawa, Yukiko Aikei and Kanta Suzuki -- to adapt the original concepts by Satoyasu (TENKY), while script supervision and adaptation remains in the capable hands of Tatsuhiko Urahata (NANA, MASTER KEATON, MONSTER, STRIKE WITCHES 2). Taking advantage of the opportunity that the Mikawa Conflict provides, Tori and his comrades attempt to rescue Horizon from the Testament Union. But even as the Floating City Musashi speeds towards its next destination, the Floating Island England, Tres España

    Key art for HIIRO NO KAKERA ~ THE TAMAYORI PRINCESS SAGA. © IF · DF /

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: hiironokakera.tv (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is pleased to announce their acquisition of HIIRO NO KAKERA ~ THE TAMAYORI PRINCESS SAGA (?????, 2012). Director Bob Shirohata (GRAVITATION, HETALIA AXIS POWERS) and script writer Yoshiko Nakamura bring this otherworldly tale of fate to life with help from character designs by Naoyuki Onda (TO-Y, GANTZ) and music by Hikaru Nanase (KIMIKISS: PURE ROUGE, CANAAN). Every girl dreams of being an enchanted princess, but how many stop to think about all the grim and horrible things that happen in fairy tales? That’s a lesson Tamaki learns all too graphically when she’s attacked by creatures she thought only existed in myths! Fortunately, she’s rescued by an extraordinary young man: one who’s not only part demon; but her future classmate as well, and one of the group of protectors that Tamaki

    Key art for NATSUYUKI RENDEZVOUS. © Haruka Wakachi/ Shudensha/

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: natsuyuki.tv (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams The marriage vows state “until death do us part”, but even death may not be able to break the bonds in Sentai Filmworks’ latest acquisition, NATSUYUKI RENDEZVOUS (???????, 2012), the brand new show from Fuji TV’s popular noitaminA block. Based on the work of spirited female manga artist Haruka Kawachi, whose offerings are highly anticipated, this bittersweet romance is directed by Kou Matsuo (KURENAI, YOZAKURA QUARTET) who will employ pre-scoring, or recording of the voice tracks before the animation is complete, for this ground-breaking series. Character designs are by Junichiro Taniguchi (RYOKO`S CASE FILE) and music by Ken Muramatsu (KURENAI). Hazuki may be near-sighted, but he knows true beauty when he sees it and the delicate form of flower shop owner Rokka draws him in like a bee to honey. So, hoping

    Key art for LEGEND OF THE HEROES ~ TRAILS IN THE SKY. © 2011 Nihon Falcon/ Kiseki Project

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: sora-anime.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams The blood of heroes is a nice addition to any family line, and Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition: LEGEND OF THE HEROES ~ TRAILS IN THE SKY (???? ???? THE ANIMATION, Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki The Animation, 2011). Based on the hit video game of the same name, LEGEND OF THE HEROES features direction by Masaki Tachibana (TOKYO MAGNITUDE 8.0), series composition & screenplays by Makoto Uezu (UTAWARERUMONO, AKANE IRO NO SOMARU SAKA) and character designs by Atsuko Nozaki (TOKYO MAGNITUDE 8.0) Ten years ago, a massive invasion by the Erebonian Empire almost shattered the Kingdom of Liberl, piercing to the heart of Capital City before being driven back by a determined counteroffensive led by Cassius Bright. Now, as the invaders pace behind the northern borders, coveting

    © 2011 ASCII Media Works/ Team Ro-Kyu-Bu

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: ro-kyu-bu.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks announced today that the show’s production committee has requested a buy-back of the home video rights to th show RO-KYU-BU FAST BREAK! (??????!, 2011) from all of the committee’s licensees outside of Asian territories. In the interest of cooperation, Sentai Filmworks is complying with the committee’s request with respect to the home video rights only. RO-KYU-BU FAST BREAK! will continue to be available through TV, Streaming and other digital sources. The girls’ basketball anime is based on the hit series of seven light novels written by Sagu Aoyama and illustrated by Tinkle, as well as the twin manga series illustrated by Y?ki Takami and Futaba Miwa, respectively. The show was directed by Keizo Kusakawa (SEKIREI, MAGICAL GIRL LYRICAL NANOHA A’S), with character designs by Takayuki Noguchi (QUEEN`S BALDE, PAPILLON ROSE)

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    Source: Shout! Factory, MPRM Communications press releases Official Movie Site: sector7movie.blogspot.com (US), 2011sector7.co.kr (Korea) Special Thanks to Leif Helland Korea’s first 3D sci-fi thriller, SECTOR 7 (7??, Chil gwanggu, 2011), is now available from retailers across North America on DVD (SRP: $19.99) and Blu-ray (SRP: $29.97). Released by Shout! Factory, the Blu-ray includes the movie in both high-definition 3D and high-definition 2D. Both the Blu-ray and DVD editions boast English and Korean audio tracks, English subtitles, a "Making Of" featurette and the theatrical trailer. About Shout! Factory Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD

    Key art for ONE PIECE SEASON 4. Image courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

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    Source: FUNimation Entertainment Official Site: toei-anim.co.jp/onep (Japan), onepieceofficial.com (US) Special Thanks to Tim Baxter In August, FUNimation Entertainment will release two new DVD collections of the long-running anime series ONE PIECE (?????, Wan Piisu)... ONE PIECE SEASON 4 VOYAGE 1 Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become King of All Pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, this is one captain who`ll never drop anchor until he`s claimed the greatest treasure on earth: the legendary One Piece! Along for the ride are his loyal crewmates, a wonderfully-bizarre collection of outcasts and misfits from the far corners of the world. Each member has their own special talent, and they`ll utilize their skills to help Luffy achieve his dream! Together, the rubberman and his crew can conquer any challenge and defeat

    Packaging for the FREEZING Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. © 2011 limdallyoung/ kimkwanghyun/ artlimmediaCo., Ltd./ KTC

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    The Dress Code is About to Be Violated Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Official Site: freezing.tv (Japan), funimation.com/freezing (US) Special Thanks to Tim Baxter The masters of action-oriented fan service who brought you IKKI TOUSEN are back with a brutally busty bloodletting that Anime New Networks calls "lewd and sadistic!" The complete series of FREEZING (??????, Furiijingu, 2011) will be released in Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack on August 28th by FUNimation Entertainment. Eager to follow in the footsteps of his fallen sister, Kazuya enrolls at West Genetics Academy, a training facility for buxom heroes known as Pandoras. These courageous schoolgirls are genetically enhanced with enough sex appeal to cripple a man -- and the superhuman strength to slaughter aliens by the dozen. Kazuya`s role is that of Limiter, a Pandora`s battle partner, and he quickly sets his sights on the most feared beauty in school, Satellizer el

    SHANGRI-LA: Part One Limited Edition artbox and Part 2 cover. © 2008 Eiichi Ikegami/ Kadokawa Shoten/ Shangri-La Partners

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    Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Official Site: mxtv.co.jp/shangrila (Japan), funimation.com/shangri-la (US) Special Thanks to Tim Baxter On August 21st, FUNimation Entertainment will release the complete anime series SHANGRI-LA (?????·?, Shanguri-Ra, 2009), split between two DVD sets. Based on the novel written by Eiichi Ikegami and illustrated by Kenichi Yoshida, SHANGRI-LA was produced by Gonzo (LAST EXILE, HELLSING, AFRO SAMURAI), directed by Makoto Bessho (AH! MY GODDESS: THE MOVIE, ARMITAGE III: DUAL MATRIX) and had character designs by Range Murata (THE ANIMATRIX, LAST EXILE). In the distant future, earthquakes and the effects of global warming have splintered Japanese society. Some struggle hand-to-mouth in the jungle-tangled ruins of civilization. Some live comfortably within the closed-off city of Atlas. Others lurk online, anonymously hacking the global economy. As nature grows more violent and the divide between classes expands, one spirited girl, Kuniko, must face her destiny and lead her people

    A man-eating monster is on the prowl the Korean 3D monster movie SECTOR 7, coming to DVD and Blu-ray from Shout! Factory. © 2011 JK Film / CJ Entertainment.

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    3D Monster Attacks in Korean Sci-Fi Box Office Smash Source: Shout! Factory, MPRM Communications press releases Official Movie Site: sector7movie.blogspot.com (US), 2011sector7.co.kr (Korea) Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Thank you to everyone who entered Shout! Factory and SciFi Japan`s SECTOR 7 Blu-ray contest. The randomly drawn winners are: Oliver Young Linda Conrad Lauren Jameson Anthony Badger Mark Lape Congratulations to the winners! Each of you will receive one (1) SECTOR 7 Blu-ray. Your prizes have already shipped so keep an eye on your mailboxes. Starring popular international female action star Ha Ji-Won and directed by Kim Ji-Hoon, SECTOR 7 delivers blockbuster home entertainment, boasting fierce action, daring stunts and spectacular CG and 3D technology. Hae-jun (Ha Ji-Won) is working as a marine equipment manager on the Eclipse, an old oil prospecting platform stationed at Sector 7, the mining

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