November 2012 will see the release of Collection 1 for Madman Entertainment’s Australian anime release of Shangri-La. This first collection will encompass the first twelve episodes and is to feature the same Hybrid dub as present in Funimation Entertainment’s North American release.
Madman seem to have the second collection planned for release in Australia either in December 2012 or early 2013 – featuring the second half of the season (Episode 13-24) on DVD.
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.
