Madman Entertainment, an Australian publisher of anime titles to the Australian and New Zealand markets have now celebrated the coming of Spring by opening pre-orders for their November 2012 anime release slate. Featuring such anticipated titles such as the second collection of Cardcaptor Sakura and K-ON!!, whether they are personal purchases or even Christmas presents take a look to see if there is anything you like.
Below is a compilation of all the companies November 2012 releases, including details on price, format etc. All of these shall be released on the 28th November.
Arrietty: Special Edition
Format: DVD / Blu-ray
Episodes: Film
Runtime: 94 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $34.95 / $39.98
This is a story of a family of “little” people.
ARRIETTY is a visually stunning animated film created by world-renowned Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli (SPIRITED AWAY, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, PONYO) and based on the much-loved children’s book The Borrowers by Mary Norton.
In this whimsical adventure, tiny 14-year-old Arrietty lives under the floorboards of a sprawling mansion set in a magical, overgrown garden with her father and mother. Arrietty and her family live by borrowing. Everything they have, they borrow or make from the things they have borrowed from the old lady who lives in the mansion. Their peaceful life is dramatically changed when the ever-curious Arrietty accidentally allows herself to be seen by Sho, a lonely 12-year-old human boy. The two begin to confide in each other and, before long, a friendship begins to blossom…
Cardcaptor Sakura – Collection 2: Sakura Book
Format: DVD
Episodes: Episodes 36 – 70
Runtime: 875 Minutes
Dub: Japanese
Price: $59.95
Special Features: Textless songs, WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Sakura Tange voice of Sakura
Sakura starts the 5th grade on a high note with a beautiful new teacher, Kaho, and a precious birthday gift from Yukito. However, the Clow Cards make sure to remind her that she still has her duty as Cardcaptor in addition to her school-work. The Snow Card’s storm, the Voice Card’s theft of Tomoyo’s voice, and the Lock Card’s attack on her school field trip, are just a few of the problems she has to deal with. Not an easy task when she’s home sick with a high fever, but without Sakura, how can the Cloud Card be captured?
Freezing Collection
Format: DVD / Blu-ray
Episodes: Episodes 1 – 18
Runtime: 300 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $59.95
Special Features: Episode 6 commentary, Episode 11 commentary, Japanese promotional videos, Japanese original commercials, Textless songs
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 Brigette.
This full-figured annihilator of aliens is as desirable as she is deadly, but rubbing her the wrong way could lead to gross bodily harm. Can Kazuya forge a bond with his new partner and rise to the top of the ranks at West Genetics? Or will he fall victim to the mysterious bloodlust lurking within Satellizer?
K-ON!! (Season 2) Collection 2
Format: DVD / Blu-ray
Episodes: Episodes 14 – 27
Runtime: 350 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $59.95 (DVD), $64.95 (Blu-ray), $64.95 (DVD Limited Collector’s Box), $69.95 (Blu-ray Limited Collector’s Box)
Special Features: Textless songs
Sometimes music and words come together so perfectly that the combination is far more powerful than either would be alone. In much the same way, the five members of the Sakuragaoka Girl’s High School’s Light Music Club have become far more than just a group of girls with similar interests. More, even, than just a group of friends. Through the medium of music they’ve found a common course in life, and whatever the future may bring, they know they can get through it if they stand together. Which makes the coming end of the school year and the graduation of the four older members something that’s dreaded as much as it’s looked forward to.
But in the meantime there’s so much going on, it’s as if life has decided to throw everything it can at them. Going to music festivals won’t be hard to swing, but running a marathon? That will be a stretch! Yearbook photos? The horror! And a school play with Mio and Ritsu cast as Romeo and Juliet? Ooo, VERY awkward. And then, of course, there’s one big final performance for the band! The tempo is rising and emotions run wild as the final encore approaches in K-ON!! Season 2 Collection 2!!
Mahoromatic: I’m Home (TV Specials)
Format: DVD
Episodes: Episodes 1-2
Runtime: 50 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $24.95
Special Features: Textless songs
As Mahoro’s life timer rapidly approaches her two hundred and fiftieth day, a more joyous chronological observance occurs to distract her: the 120th anniversary of the founding of the town of Hiryushi. As part of the celebration, Suguru, Miyuki, Hamaji, and several other friends have come up with the perfect tribute: a Maid Cafe! Unfortunately, their Maid Cafe may end up completely Maid-less, as Mahoro and Minawa are attacked by Management forces under the command of Feldrance!
Mass Effect: Paragon Lost
Format: DVD / Blu-ray
Episodes: Film
Runtime: 90 Minutes
Dub: English
Price: $29.95 / $34.95
Special Features: All Doors Open: A Look Inside Electronic Arts, An inside look at the MASS EFFECT universe, Directing Effect
Fans of the ground-breaking Mass Effect franchise shouldn’t miss this stunning motion picture experience born of an epic collaboration between the legendary Bioware and visionary Production I.G (Ghost in the Shell, Kill Bill: Vol.1).
Mass Effect: Paragon Lost is the prequel to the highly-anticipated Mass Effect 3 and follows the early career of Alliance Marine, James Vega. Vega leads an elite Special Forces squad into battle against a mysterious alien threat known as The Collectors. Stationed at a colony in a remote star system, Vega and his soldiers must protect the civilians from a ruthless invasion determined to capture the population for unknown purposes. Learn more about the Mass Effect universe with an unprecedented glimpse into the haunted past of Mass Effect’s newest hero!
My Neighbor Totoro
Format: Blu-ray
Episodes: Film
Runtime: 86 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $39.95
Special Features: Alternative angle storyboards, Original trailers, Textless opening and closing
Two young girls, Satsuki and Mei, have moved with their father into a new home in the country, while their mother recovers from illness in a nearby hospital. To their surprise, they soon discover that they share this home with some rather unusual creatures and even stranger neighbours – forest guardians that the girls dub Totoro. When trouble occurs, their new friends will help them rediscover hope.
Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror
Format: DVD
Episodes: Film
Runtime: 100 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $29.95
Special Features: Behind the scenes of OBLIVION ISLAND, A Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine Battleship Island: An Actual Oblivion Island, Greetings at the Premeire, A word from the cast, Original teasers, Original trailers, TV commercials, U.S. trailer
16-year-old Haruka is on a mission to find her mirror—a precious childhood gift from her late mother that has disappeared. On her search, she follows a strange foxlike creature to Oblivion Island, a mystical world overflowing with once-cherished items taken from their neglectful owners. Trouble follows Haruka and her new friend Teo at every turn as they contend with the island’s overbearing ruler, who will stop at nothing to use the mirror for his own sinister plan!
This internationally acclaimed feature film blends Japanese folklore and storybook charm reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland into an exhilarating tale sure to amaze animation fans of all ages.
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom Series Collection
Format: DVD
Episodes: 26 Episodes
Runtime: 325 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $59.95
Special Features: Picture dramas (subtitled), Textless opening song, Textless closing song
A young man with no memories fights to salvage his humanity when he’s forced into a life of murder by a dangerous crime syndicate called Inferno. The organization gives him a new name, Zwei, and molds him into a perfect killing machine, a meticulous instrument of death created to obey his masters’ every deadly command.
Zwei’s not the only puppet controlled by Inferno; Ein is a girl as beautiful as she is brutal, and as lethal as she is lost. While mafia violence escalates around them, the two assassins grow closer, and Zwei begins the struggle to reclaim his past and save Ein from a blood-soaked future.
Samurai Gun Collection
Format: DVD
Episodes: 12 Episodes
Runtime: 300 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $49.95
Special Features: Production sketches, Original English trailer, “Fun with Audio” segment, Clean opening and closing animation
It is the beginning of the industrial revolution, and feudal Japan is in turmoil. The ruling shogun are wielding their abusive powers to instill fear and dominance over their oppressed subjects. Beatings, imprisonment, rape and even murder are the adopted tactics chosen to maintain their reign. The bloodshed must end.
A group of Samurai have banded together, and, with the development of new weapons and new technology, they have both the will and the hardware to stand up and fight. Ichimatsu is one of these fighters. By day, he works incognito at a local tavern; in the evenings, he frequents the brothels; and by the dark of night, he doles out some big-time, gun-barrel justice! He is here to help. He is Samurai Gun!
Contains 12 episodes plus a bonus episode.
Shangri-La Collection 1
Format: DVD
Episodes: 12 Episodes
Runtime: 300 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $59.95
Special Features: Episode commentary, Promotional video for “Magical Gina the Akiba Fairy”, Textless songs
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 civilisation. 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 into the utopia of Atlas. The city’s ruthless government isn’t going to welcome them with open arms, but Kuniko won’t give up until the gates of Atlas are kicked open for good – even if it means discovering that the promised land she dreamed of is built upon a foundation of twisted secrets and lies.
Star Driver Collection 2
Format: DVD
Episodes: 12 Episodes
Runtime: 300 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $59.95
Special Features: Textless openings, Textless endings
The Kiraboshi Order of Cross continues to search for the other shrine maidens using the cybody Ayingott’s special ability. One by one, the Western and Eastern Shrine Maidens are revealed and their seals are unlocked, bringing Vanishing Age closer to their ultimate goal, unleashing the king cybody, Samekh, from zero time into the real world. In order to stop them, Takuto will have to finally confront his father and battle his own best friend!
Strike Witches (Season 1) Collection
Format: Blu-ray
Episodes: 12 Episodes
Runtime: 300 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $59.95
Special Features: Episode 12 commentary, Textless songs
The year is 1944 and the world lives in fear of unidentified flying objects called Neuroi. With the old-boy old guard unable to thwart this deadly menace, humanity turns its desperate eyes to an aerial attack force with much nicer legs. Meet the girls of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, better known as the Strike Witches. These darlings of the great blue yonder may not have standard issue uniforms, but they do have all the right stuff. Where the average flyboy falters, these dolls blast aliens to bits in the bat of an eyelash. With a little magic and a whole lot of leg, the girls of the 501st are winning the war on pants, and aliens!
The World God Only Knows Season 2 Collection
Format: DVD
Episodes: 12 Episodes
Runtime: 325 Minutes
Dub: Hybrid
Price: $59.95
Every otaku’s favourite dating sims champion is back! And Keima still has his adorable lost soul-hunting, demon cutie with him! Together, they continue their pursuit of finding escaped lost souls who are hiding within beautiful, young school girls. But how to release these trapped spirits? Why, they have to get the girls to fall in love of course! And this time when lost souls turn up in everyone from the school’s bully to the school’s hottest new student teacher, Keima finds even his romantic powers are going to have to be working over time. And when a giant loose soul turns the entire school into a group of love-starved zombies, it’s a good thing a new demon shows up to help Keima and Elsie! It’s two times the adventure, two times the excitement, and two times the romance in The World God Only Knows Season Two!
In addition to the anime releases, Madman Entertainment will be releasing the following manga series:
- Are You Alice? (Manga) Vol. 06
- Bakuman (Manga) Vol. 14
- Bleach (Manga) Vol. 46
- Bleach (Manga) Vol. 47
- Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden (Manga) Vol. 11
- Loveless (Manga) Vol. 09
- Loveless 2-In-1 (Manga) Vol. 01
- Naruto (Manga) Vol. 58
- One Piece (Manga) Vol. 64
- Oresama Teacher (Manga) Vol. 10
- Psyren (Manga) Vol. 06
- The Earl and the Fairy (Manga) Vol. 03
- The Walking Dead Hc Vol 08
- Thief of Thieves Vol. 01
- Twinkle Stars (Manga) Vol. 09
