Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Aug 23, 2016 0:09:17 GMT -6
August 23,2016:
Cross Ange—Rondo of Angel & Dragon: Season 2 (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), which collects the 12-episode second season of the excellent 2014 mecha series produced by anime powerhouse Sunrise; and the composite movie Hakuoki—Demon of the Fleeting Blossom—Theatrical Version 2 Warrior Spirit of the Blue Sky (Sentai Filmworks, 96 min., $29.98, BD $39.98), which was cobbled together out of the second season of the 2012 Studio Deen anime based on the popular Hakuoki video game.
August 30,2016:
Also of interest is the When Supernatural Battles Become Commonplace: The Complete Series (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), a 12-episode 2014 anime from Trigger based on the light novel series about the five super-powered members of the Senko High School Literature club.
September 6,2016:
For fans of Rumiko Takahashi (Ranma ½ ) this week’s top release is Rin-Ne: Collection 2 (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.99, BD $59.99), which collects the final 12 episodes of the first season of the anime series from Brains Base that is based on the supernatural romantic comedy manga that has sold 3 million volumes in Japan.
September 13,2016:
Another series that is making its North American BD debut is the yuri romantic comedy Sakura Trick. The Sakura Trick Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, BD $59.98) was released on DVD here in 2014.
September 20,2016:
the Rozen Maiden: Zuruckspulen: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., BD $69.98), which collects the 13-episode 2013 series from Studio Dean that was released here on DVD in October of 2014.
September 27,2016:
Chaika--The Coffin Princess—Avenging Angel (Sentai Filmworks, 275 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), which collects the second anime created by Bones that is based on the dark fantasy light novel series by Ichiro Sakaki, and The Eden of Grisaia + The Labyrinth of Grisaia: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), which collects the 13-episode 2014 season from 8-Bit that is based on an “eroge” visual novel/video game.
October 4,2016:
the supernatural comedy Re-Kan! Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98) that collects the 13-episode 2015 series from Pierrot+ that is based on the 4-panel manga by Hinako Seto
October 11,2016:
This week’s new (to North America) release is Wish Upon the Pleadies (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), a 2015 “magical girl” series produced by Gainax in cooperation with the Japanese automaker Subaru.
October 18,2016:
There are several “subtitles only” offerings this week including Cobra: The Animation OVAs & TV (Sentai Filmworks, 505 min., Subtitles Only, $69.98, BD $79.98), which includes the six-episode OVAS produced by Magic Bus in 2008-2009 as well as the 13-episode 2010 series based on Buichi Terasawa’s old school manga space opera that debuted in the mid-1970s. Also without an English track are the Hello!! Kinmoza: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), which collects the 12-episode 2013 series from Studio Gokumi that is based on the 4-panel yuri comedy manga by Yui Hara, and My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), which collects the 13-episode 2015 series from Studio Feel that is based on the slice of life romantic comedy light novels by Wataru Watari.
October 25,2016:
The Perfect Insider (Sentai Filmworks, 275 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98) is an 11-episode 2015 series from A-1 Pictures that is based on a mystery novel by Hiroshi Mori that has also been adapted into a live-action TV series. This saga of an engineer and the daughter of his mentor who solve a series of murders at an Artificial Intelligence lab that is hidden away on a remote island demonstrates the range of anime in Japan, which encompasses all the major filmmaking genres including science fiction and mysteries.
November 1,2016:
The science fiction harem comedy To Love Ru Darkness 2: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 350 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98).
November 8,2016:
the Non Non Biyori Repeat Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), which collects the 2013 Silver Link TV anime based on the manga about five different school girls who live in a rural area
November 15,2016:
Aoharu x Machinegun: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), which collects the 13-episode 2015 Brains Base series based on the military comedy/action manga created by NAOE.
November 22,2016:
For fans of more action-packed, sci-fi superhero kinds of anime there is the Gatchaman Crowds Insight Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), which includes the 13-episode 2015 series from Tatsunoko Productions that is basically a reboot of the classic 1972 anime series Science Team Gotchaman, which was adapted into a syndicated Americanized version known as Battle of the Planets.
November 29,2016:
Another mecha offering is Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 308 min., $59.98, BD $69.98, Combo $99.98), which collects the second 12-episode season of Netflix’s first original anime series, an action-packed, adult mecha saga produced by Polygon Pictures that is surprisingly good.
December 6,2016:
A new blu-ray edition of the Kawai Complex Guide to Manors & Hostel Behavior Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, Subtitles Only, BD $59.98), which was released here on DVD in 2014.
Also new to North America this week are the Little Busters! EX: Complete OVA Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 192 min., $39.98, BD $49.98), which collects the 8 OVAs created by J.C. Staff in 2014 that are based on the fantasy romance visual novel (game) created by Key.
December 13,2016:
Angelic Layer Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 650 min., BD $59.98), one of the most successful anime series ever made from a manga by Clamp, and Hakukoi—Demon of the Fleeting Blossom—Record of the Blood Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, BD $69.98), which was first release on DVD in 2012.
December 20,2016:
This week’s new releases include the My Love Story Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 600 min., $79.98, BD $99.98), which contains all 24 episodes of the 2015 Madhouse series based on the shojo manga series written by Kazune Kawahara (High School Debut), and the subtitles-only Wakaba Girl Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., Subtitles Only, $24.98, BD $34.98), which collects the 13-episode 2015 series from Nexus that is based on a 4-panel comedy manga written by Yui Hara about a staid rich teen, who becomes enamored of the fashion-conscious “gyaru” subculture.
Cross Ange—Rondo of Angel & Dragon: Season 2 (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), which collects the 12-episode second season of the excellent 2014 mecha series produced by anime powerhouse Sunrise; and the composite movie Hakuoki—Demon of the Fleeting Blossom—Theatrical Version 2 Warrior Spirit of the Blue Sky (Sentai Filmworks, 96 min., $29.98, BD $39.98), which was cobbled together out of the second season of the 2012 Studio Deen anime based on the popular Hakuoki video game.
August 30,2016:
Also of interest is the When Supernatural Battles Become Commonplace: The Complete Series (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), a 12-episode 2014 anime from Trigger based on the light novel series about the five super-powered members of the Senko High School Literature club.
September 6,2016:
For fans of Rumiko Takahashi (Ranma ½ ) this week’s top release is Rin-Ne: Collection 2 (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.99, BD $59.99), which collects the final 12 episodes of the first season of the anime series from Brains Base that is based on the supernatural romantic comedy manga that has sold 3 million volumes in Japan.
September 13,2016:
Another series that is making its North American BD debut is the yuri romantic comedy Sakura Trick. The Sakura Trick Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, BD $59.98) was released on DVD here in 2014.
September 20,2016:
the Rozen Maiden: Zuruckspulen: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., BD $69.98), which collects the 13-episode 2013 series from Studio Dean that was released here on DVD in October of 2014.
September 27,2016:
Chaika--The Coffin Princess—Avenging Angel (Sentai Filmworks, 275 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), which collects the second anime created by Bones that is based on the dark fantasy light novel series by Ichiro Sakaki, and The Eden of Grisaia + The Labyrinth of Grisaia: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), which collects the 13-episode 2014 season from 8-Bit that is based on an “eroge” visual novel/video game.
October 4,2016:
the supernatural comedy Re-Kan! Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98) that collects the 13-episode 2015 series from Pierrot+ that is based on the 4-panel manga by Hinako Seto
October 11,2016:
This week’s new (to North America) release is Wish Upon the Pleadies (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), a 2015 “magical girl” series produced by Gainax in cooperation with the Japanese automaker Subaru.
October 18,2016:
There are several “subtitles only” offerings this week including Cobra: The Animation OVAs & TV (Sentai Filmworks, 505 min., Subtitles Only, $69.98, BD $79.98), which includes the six-episode OVAS produced by Magic Bus in 2008-2009 as well as the 13-episode 2010 series based on Buichi Terasawa’s old school manga space opera that debuted in the mid-1970s. Also without an English track are the Hello!! Kinmoza: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), which collects the 12-episode 2013 series from Studio Gokumi that is based on the 4-panel yuri comedy manga by Yui Hara, and My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), which collects the 13-episode 2015 series from Studio Feel that is based on the slice of life romantic comedy light novels by Wataru Watari.
October 25,2016:
The Perfect Insider (Sentai Filmworks, 275 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98) is an 11-episode 2015 series from A-1 Pictures that is based on a mystery novel by Hiroshi Mori that has also been adapted into a live-action TV series. This saga of an engineer and the daughter of his mentor who solve a series of murders at an Artificial Intelligence lab that is hidden away on a remote island demonstrates the range of anime in Japan, which encompasses all the major filmmaking genres including science fiction and mysteries.
November 1,2016:
The science fiction harem comedy To Love Ru Darkness 2: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 350 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98).
November 8,2016:
the Non Non Biyori Repeat Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 300 min., Subtitles Only, $49.98, BD $59.98), which collects the 2013 Silver Link TV anime based on the manga about five different school girls who live in a rural area
November 15,2016:
Aoharu x Machinegun: Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), which collects the 13-episode 2015 Brains Base series based on the military comedy/action manga created by NAOE.
November 22,2016:
For fans of more action-packed, sci-fi superhero kinds of anime there is the Gatchaman Crowds Insight Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., $59.98, BD $69.98), which includes the 13-episode 2015 series from Tatsunoko Productions that is basically a reboot of the classic 1972 anime series Science Team Gotchaman, which was adapted into a syndicated Americanized version known as Battle of the Planets.
November 29,2016:
Another mecha offering is Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 308 min., $59.98, BD $69.98, Combo $99.98), which collects the second 12-episode season of Netflix’s first original anime series, an action-packed, adult mecha saga produced by Polygon Pictures that is surprisingly good.
December 6,2016:
A new blu-ray edition of the Kawai Complex Guide to Manors & Hostel Behavior Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, Subtitles Only, BD $59.98), which was released here on DVD in 2014.
Also new to North America this week are the Little Busters! EX: Complete OVA Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 192 min., $39.98, BD $49.98), which collects the 8 OVAs created by J.C. Staff in 2014 that are based on the fantasy romance visual novel (game) created by Key.
December 13,2016:
Angelic Layer Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 650 min., BD $59.98), one of the most successful anime series ever made from a manga by Clamp, and Hakukoi—Demon of the Fleeting Blossom—Record of the Blood Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, BD $69.98), which was first release on DVD in 2012.
December 20,2016:
This week’s new releases include the My Love Story Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 600 min., $79.98, BD $99.98), which contains all 24 episodes of the 2015 Madhouse series based on the shojo manga series written by Kazune Kawahara (High School Debut), and the subtitles-only Wakaba Girl Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, 325 min., Subtitles Only, $24.98, BD $34.98), which collects the 13-episode 2015 series from Nexus that is based on a 4-panel comedy manga written by Yui Hara about a staid rich teen, who becomes enamored of the fashion-conscious “gyaru” subculture.