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The Princess and the Pilot Premium Edition Launches in North America
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsWhile a bit of a different anime title from the company, Nippon Ichi Software America have today launched their premium edition release of The Princess and the Pilot anime film to North American retailers. Also known as To Aru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku (とある飛空士への追憶), this is an anime release that they hope will bring both aerial battle sequences harmonized with a heartrending love story. The story follows two people from very different social backgrounds—a talented young fighter pilot and the princess of the Levamme Empire. Their journey... -
Hanabee Confirm That Pre-Orders Are Now Open for Dusk Maiden of Amnesia on Blu-ray
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsJust a quick update for those whom are considering purchasing the series from Hanabee, the Australian anime publisher have today taken to their official Facebook page to announce that pre-orders are now open for their Blu-ray edition of Dusk Maiden of Amnesia. Check it out HERE, or read on below for some simple details on the series. The DVD release will set you back $59.99 while the Blu-ray edition is $5 dearer at $64.99. It’s tough being president of a school club. It’s even tougher being... -
Now Available from Hanabee – Kids on the Slope, Hakuoki and Nisemonogatari
Posted on May 9, 2013 | No CommentsFor those whom may have not headed down to the shops yet, Hanabee are the first off the bat in releasing their May 2013 releases, with Siren Visual and Madman Entertainment to do their own releases later this month. These releases include Kids on the Slope (DVD and Blu-ray), Hakuoki: A Memory of Snow Flowers (DVD) and of course another one of their “book packaging” releases Nisemonogatari Part 1. Just a few notes that have arisen from the companies official Facebook page however: Their Blu-ray... -
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 – Anime Review
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsTitle: Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Format: DVD / Blu-ray Published by: Siren Visual (Australia) | Maiden Japan (North America) Audio: Hybrid Dub Subtitles: English Special Thanks: Siren Visual for kindly providing me with a DVD review sample of this release Imagine if an earthquake as powerful as magnitude 8.0 struck Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, today… Who would we think about and what should we do at that moment? This is a tremendous human drama that portrays the connections and human bonds in the most extreme situations. 13 year old Mirai and her... -
NIS America to Launch Premium Edition Set of Daily Lives of High School Boys This August
Posted on May 4, 2013 | No CommentsLicensed and simulcast by Nippon Ichi Software America many months ago, it was still up in the air as to when the company would be giving the series the ol’ NIS America Premium Edition release. Turns out that fans won’t have to wait much longer with the company recently confirming their plans on unleashing the series to the market on the 6th August 2013 (an oddly popular release date for anime and games alike). You can relive the hilarity and awkwardness that is high school... -
Madman Entertainment Delay Release of Persona 4: The Animation 2/3 by a Month, Cancel Plaznet DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
Posted on April 30, 2013 | No CommentsSadly there has been some less than positive news released by Australian anime publisher Madman Entertainment today. First off the rank, the company have confirmed that due to technical difficulties and other issues beyond their control, they will no longer be releasing PLANZET on Blu-ray as they had originally intended. Instead, they are only releasing the DVD edition in June 2013. Of more frustration to Persona 4: The Animation fans, for which the first third of the series was released in January 2013 – the... -
Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan Announce Their August 2013 Anime Release Slate
Posted on April 27, 2013 | No CommentsThrough their distributor Section23 Films, anime publishers Sentai Filmworks and Maiden Japan announced their planned releases for August 2013. Featuring to me a rather interesting set of titles, it’s highlight is most definitely Makoto Shinkai’s latest film The Garden of Words which following its World Premiere as part of the Gold Coast Film Festival this Sunday, will be released in North America during the month on DVD and Blu-ray with a hybrid dub. Take a gander at their planned releases below: The Garden of Words (DVD /... -
Siren Visual Open Pre-Orders for Mawaru Penguindrum Part 2 – Set to Announce Some Merchandise to Go Along With It
Posted on April 26, 2013 | No CommentsWhile it was unfortunately not available in time for the Gold Coast Supanova, Siren Visual this week launched their first part collection of Mawaru Penguindrum – which as one of their bigger titles recieved not only the companies standard DVD treatment but also a Blu-ray release. Looking into the future, the company have today confirmed that pre-orders are now open for the second collection and will be available from the 20th June 2013. But that is not all for Penguindrum related news from the Australian publisher, as... -
Second Anime Release Slate from Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Australia to Hit Retailers This July
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsDepending on your local retailers, the first ever release slate from Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Australia has or is about to be released. Housed in “book-style” slipcases, their first releases included titles such as A Certain Scientific Index and Shakugan no Shana Seasons 1 and 2. You may be wondering what is in store next for the company…. It seems like the company are not aiming at monthly releases like other anime publishers servicing the region, but are set to do chunks of releases... -
Hanabee Entertainment Make a Silent Acquisition Announcement at Supanova Melbourne 2013 – Another
Posted on April 15, 2013 | No CommentsDuring Supanova Melbourne 2012, Hanabee first came to the public attention and over the last year have become one of the big players in the Australian anime market. While this didn’t mark a full panel during the convention, during one of their surprise screenings the company announced that they had acquired the rights to the anime series Another, set to launch in the region from the 3rd July 2013. This series will be available on both DVD and Blu-ray and contains the complete series + OVA... -
Aniplex of America To Bring First Two Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies to Blu-ray Internationally
Posted on April 11, 2013 | No CommentsThis July, fans of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series will be able to get their hands on the first two films for the series “Part 1 – Beginnings” and “Part 2 – Eternal” on Blu-ray. This follows its run in theaters worldwide. Part 1 and Part 2 of the Madoka Magica movies retells the original TV series and this release in particular will be imported from Japan…. meaning you get getting the retelling at around the price of the entire season on Blu-ray. The Puella Magi... -
Shakugan no Shana Season 2 Parts 1/2 – Anime Review
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsTitle: Shakugan no Shana II Covers: Season 2 (Two Installments) Format: DVD and Blu-ray Release Date: 23rd April 2013 Published by: Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Australia) Funimation Entertainment (North America) ——————————- Based on: The light novel series by Yashichiro Takahashi Audio: Hybrid Dub Subtitles: English Runtime: 290 Minutes x 2 Special Thanks: Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Australia for kindly providing me with a review samples of this release The heated bond between Shana and Yuji is tested as their paranormal adventures continue. The Flame Haze fends off supernatural foes by night, but by...