As we are now in August 2014, Australian anime publisher Madman Entertainment have set their sights two months ahead by opening pre-orders for their October 2014 release slate. Many highly anticipated releases are up for grabs during the month, so take a look at the convenient list below to see what you might like to pick up for your DVD/Blu-ray collection.
Attack on Titan Collection 2 (Episodes 14-25)
DVD / Blu-ray | $59.95 | Hybrid Dub | 325 Minutes
Eren Jaeger vowed to rid mankind of the bloodthirsty giants who devoured his mother and destroyed his city. Now, after discovering that he has the ability to turn into a Titan, the world Eren promised to protect looks at him like he is the monster.
Narrowly avoiding execution, Eren’s fate is entrusted to the Scout Regiment where he must prove capable of following orders. But on an expedition outside the wall, a unique female Titan appears and cuts through the Scouts, leaving a trail of carnage and splintered bones behind her and making it difficult for Eren to control his rage. As it becomes obvious that a traitor is sabotaging the Regiment from within, Eren must ask himself who humanity’s true enemy really is.
Attack on Titan Collection 2 (Episodes 14-25) – Limited Edition
DVD / Blu-ray | $99.95 | Hybrid Dub | 325 Minutes
Eren Jaeger vowed to rid mankind of the bloodthirsty giants who devoured his mother and destroyed his city. Now, after discovering that he has the ability to turn into a Titan, the world Eren promised to protect looks at him like he is the monster.
Narrowly avoiding execution, Eren’s fate is entrusted to the Scout Regiment where he must prove capable of following orders. But on an expedition outside the wall, a unique female Titan appears and cuts through the Scouts, leaving a trail of carnage and splintered bones behind her and making it difficult for Eren to control his rage. As it becomes obvious that a traitor is sabotaging the Regiment from within, Eren must ask himself who humanity’s true enemy really is.
This limited edition set comes with a number of bonus goodies including:
- Pikutami Strap
- Sina Tapestry
- Maria Tapestry
- Rose Tapestry
- 3D Lenticular cover
- Hard Collector’s Box
Kill la Kill Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4)
DVD / Blu-ray | $29.95 / $34.95 | Hybrid Dub | 100 Minutes
Honnouji Academy – where the school is ruled by students clad in special outfits called Goku Uniforms. Deriding the student body as “pigs in human clothing,” Student Council President Satsuki Kiryuin, along with her loyal underlings, the Elite Four, has the academy under their absolute control.
One day, a vagrant schoolgirl named Ryuko Matoi appears and tries to get Satsuki, who recognizes her Scissor Blade, to talk. Was their encounter a mere coincidence or fate? The clash between the two will soon consume the whole academy!
Kill la Kill Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4) w/ Collector’s Box
DVD / Blu-ray | $34.95 / $39.95 | Hybrid Dub | 100 Minutes
Honnouji Academy – where the school is ruled by students clad in special outfits called Goku Uniforms. Deriding the student body as “pigs in human clothing,” Student Council President Satsuki Kiryuin, along with her loyal underlings, the Elite Four, has the academy under their absolute control.
One day, a vagrant schoolgirl named Ryuko Matoi appears and tries to get Satsuki, who recognizes her Scissor Blade, to talk. Was their encounter a mere coincidence or fate? The clash between the two will soon consume the whole academy!
Mayo Chiki! Series Collection (Dual Language Edition)
DVD | $59.95 | Hybrid Dub | 325 Minutes
When you’ve got acute gynophobia, even a pretty girl can be like 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-Kinjiro’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 water closet. (Well, to be fair, SHE is still a servant.)
If Subaru’s cross reactions concerning her cross-dressing aren’t enough of a drag, Kinjiro’s girl problems also include a haunted martial artist (with ghosts), a cat-eared fetishist (meow!), and his own sister, who’s interest in “wrestling” a certain incorrectly packaged butler may result in an unexpected ending!
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Series Collection
DVD | $79.95 | Hyrbid Dub | 1250 Minutes
2307 A.D. In a world of unceasing conflict, a private armed organisation steps forward, declaring their intention to eliminate war through martial force. Using the power of their mobile suits, a series of four high-performance machines each dubbed “Gundam”, the paramilitary organisation known as Celestial Being, takes the world-stage, beginning armed interventions within all the world’s nations.
Mobile Suit Gundam Series Collection (Episodes 1-42)
DVD | $59.95 | Hybrid Dub | 1050 Minutes
The year is 0079 of the Universal Century, the Earth Federation and its space colonies are engaged in an apocalyptic war. The rebellious Principality of Zeon, using humanoid fighting machines called mobile suits, has all but vanquished the Federation. Now the Federation’s last hope is the prototype mobile suit Gundam. When a twist of fate makes young civilian Amuro Ray the Gundam’s pilot, his own battle begins – a struggle not only for the Federation’s survival, but for his own.
Mobile Suit Z Gundam Series Collection
DVD | $59.95 | Hybrid Dub | 1250 Minutes
In Zeta Gundam, we see the future world of the Universal Century through a dark mirror. Having defeated the Zeon menace, the Earth Federation has itself become cruel and oppressive. A new generation of Gundam mobile suits is created not to fight for peace, but to punish the enemies of the state, and yesterday’s villains must become today’s heroes in order to balance the scales of justice. When a young civilian named Kamille Bidan is caught up in the rebellion, he little suspects the price he will pay in the fight for freedom.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Part 1 Beginnings
DVD | $29.95 | Hybrid Dub | 131 Minutes
Madoka Kaname is an eighth-grader who leads a peaceful, fun-filled life as a student, surrounded by her beloved family and her best friends. One day, a transfer student named Homura Akemi arrives in Madoka’s class. She is a dark-haired beauty with a somewhat mysterious disposition. Soon after meeting Madoka for the first time, Homura goes on to issue Madoka a strange warning.
Madoka also meets Kyubey, a mysterious looking white creature. He says, “Make a contract with me and become a magical girl!” To make any wish come true – Madoka didn’t know the meaning of this miracle nor what its cost may prove to be. An impending loss triggers a drastic change in her destiny…
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Part 2 Eternal
DVD | $29.95 | Hybrid Dub | 110 Minutes
The young girls have discovered the truth… the cruel fate of a magical girl. Madoka’s best friend, Sayaka Miki’s Soul Gem turns pitch-black as its owner falls into despair and it is transformed into a Grief Seed. Upon seeing this fate, Kyoko tries to save Sayaka, and ends up sacrificing her own life. One magical girl after another is destroyed.
Throughout it all, there is one magical girl who continues to fight alone – Homura Akemi. All this time, she has been acting with one goal in mind. “I promise… I’m going to save you, no matter what it takes.” Homura renews her vow. And then it happens – a miracle powerful enough to sway the fortunes of the universe…
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movies: Part 1 Beginnings / Part 2 Eternal
Blu-ray | $69.95 | Hybrid Dub | 300 Minutes
This limited edition contains Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings & Part 2: Eternal on Blu-ray
Madoka Kaname is an eighth-grader who leads a peaceful, fun-filled life as a student, surrounded by her beloved family and her best friends. One day, a transfer student named Homura Akemi arrives in Madoka’s class. She is a dark-haired beauty with a somewhat mysterious disposition. Soon after meeting Madoka for the first time, Homura goes on to issue Madoka a strange warning.
Madoka also meets Kyubey, a mysterious looking white creature. He says, “Make a contract with me and become a magical girl!” To make any wish come true – Madoka didn’t know the meaning of this miracle nor what its cost may prove to be. An impending loss triggers a drastic change in her destiny…
This limited edition includes a deluxe booklet housed in an artbox designed by character designer Junichiro Taniguchi!
Samurai Bride Series Collection
DVD | $59.95 | Hybrid Dub | 300 Minutes
Things seemed to be going so well for Muneakira Yagyu. On top of dealing with Jubei, the immortal samurai warrior who fell out of the sky and into his arms and lips, he used his ability to awaken the latent power of a female samurai with a kiss to successfully juggle a handful of very powerful, very female master samurai, AND led them all to victory against the minion of a great evil. So was it too much to ask for a little break in the routine of saving Japan?
Apparently it was, as another great evil has appeared in the land, this one even stronger than the last. However, that’s the least of Muneakira’s problems, because with all the women he’s kissed in order to awaken their latent samurai powers, the inevitable has finally happened. Someone’s taking the long walk down the aisle with a samurai girl! It’s going to be a really old-fashioned wedding and any resistance by the groom will be totally feudal!
Sequel to Samurai Girls.
