North American anime publisher Funimation Entertainment have today affirmed their current anime release plans across December 2014 and January 2015. Check out the full range of titles they have on offer in the handy list below:
December 2014
Fairy Tail Part 14
2nd December 2014 | DVD+Blu-ray Combo | $54.98 | 275 Minutes
The Grand Magic Games is a yearly competition that pits guild against guild in a weeklong battle for the honor of being called the most powerful wizards in the Fiore Kingdom. Fairy Tail may have come in last place for the past seven tournaments, but now that all their strongest members are back in action—and leveled-up—they’re determined to take the number one spot and rebuild their reputation! Winning the games won’t be easy, though, as Natsu and his selected teammates are forced to navigate enchanted labyrinths, battle wizard saints, and go head-to-head with a host of familiar faces. But with more than one guild targeting Fairy Tail before the competition even begins, the guildmates will be lucky if they even make it out of the opening ceremonies alive. The guilds are ready to rumble!
Dragonball Z – Season 9
9th December 2014 | Blu-ray | $44.98 | 875 Minutes
With their efforts to stop Majin Buu quickly proving futile, the Z-Fighters have but one remaining hope against this seemingly invincible foe—the Fusion Technique! But for this desperate plan to succeed, Goku will have to join forces with his oldest rival, Vegeta! Can the combined efforts of these two mighty Saiyan warriors put a stop to Majin Buu once and for all? The final battle for the fate of the universe begins!
For the first time ever, the Dragon Ball Z season sets are available on Blu-ray! This epic collection presents episodes 254 – 291 of the legendary series in remastered, high definition quality and 16:9 aspect ratio using frame by frame, pan and scran technology. An elite team of Capsule Corp. scientists worked around the clock to put the greatest anime in history on the cutting edge of modern technology. You may think you’ve seen all there is to see in the DBZ universe, but you’re wrong. Take home this collection today, and fire your next Kamehameha in the brilliance of Blu- ray!
Cowboy Bebop – Complete Series
16th December 2014 | DVD/Blu-ray | $49.98/$59.98 | 650 Minutes
Explore the far reaches of the galaxy in this undeniably hip series that inspired a generation – and redefined anime as an indisputable art form.
The Bebop crew is just trying to make a buck. This motely lot of intergalactic loners teams up to track down fugitives and turn them in for cold hard cash. Spike is a hero whose cool façade hides a dark and deadly past. The pilot Jet is a bruiser of a brute who can’t wait to collect the next bounty. Faye Valentine is a femme fatale prone to breaking hearts and separating fools from their money. Along for the ride are the brilliant, but weird, hacker Ed and a super-genius Welsh Corgi named Ein. On their own, any one of them is likely to get lost in the sprawl of space, but together, they’re they most entertaining gang of bounty hunters in the year 2071.
A Certain Magical Index II – Season 2 Part 2
16th December 2014 | DVD+Blu-ray Combo | $64.98 | 300 Minutes
When science and sorcery clash, the result is explosive in this sequel to A Certain Magical Index from the studio that brought you Shakugan no Shana!
The Book of the Law—an encoded grimoire containing catastrophic magic—has been stolen, so naturally Kamijo, Index, and a few familiar faces join in the crusade to protect the one nun who can decipher the powerful text. But as the group battles church sects and holy assassins, they realize that discovering who their true enemy is may be more difficult than saving the sister. Meanwhile, an organization known as the Science Society resurrects an esper-producing program, a school festival brings out the competition—and drama—in the student population, and a mysterious figure negotiates the purchase of a sacred relic that could threaten the future of Academy City.
One Piece Season 6 Voyage Three
23rd December 2014 | DVD | $39.98 | 320 Minutes
Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become King of All Pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, this is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth: the Legendary One Piece! Along for the ride are his loyal crewmates, a wonderfully-bizarre collection of outcasts and misfits from the far corners of the world. Each member has their own special talent, and they’ll utilize their skills to help Luffy achieve his dream! Together, the rubberman and his crew can conquer any challenge – or defeat any foe!
January 2015
Fairy Tail Collection 3
6th January 2015 | DVD+Blu-ray Combo | $54.98 | 600 Minutes
The magical mayhem reaches a whole new level as the members of Fairy Tailwelcome new friends to the guild – and embark on high-flying adventures! When six sorcerers seek to unleash a devastating spell, Natsu and the gang join forces with a colorful cast of unlikely allies to save the world from everlasting darkness. Up next, the surprising resurrection of the mastermind who destroyed the Magic Council sparks a maelstrom of madness! Then the action gets even wilder when Team Natsu goes head-to-head with the Oracion Seis – and a trip to see a girl about a dragon could spell doom for Magnolia! Can the wizards overcome the odds and save the day – or will they go down in flames!?
One Piece – Collection 11
13th January 2015 | DVD | $34.98 | 575 Minutes
Sanji stows away aboard the Sea Train, only to be joined in his battle against the CP9 goons by the heroic Soge King, a wandering warrior from the Island of Snipers! With the storm of all storms bearing down upon him, Chopper mounts a courageous rescue attempt in the rapidly rising waters. As the foreboding fortress of Enies Lobby draws ever closer, Luffy launches an impulsive attack that could spell doom for everyone! Meanwhile, Nami hatches a plan to save Robin, and Zoro teams up with a samurai frog! The scattered Straw Hats are badly outnumbered, but with a little help from the Franky Family, they’ve got a fighting chance to make their reunion a reality. While his mates battle to catch up to their captain, Luffy kicks his attack mode into second gear for a shocking slugfest with Blueno!
A Certain Scientific Railgun – Complete Season 1
20th January 2015 | DVD+Blu-ray Combo | $49.98 | 600 Minutes
Misaka’s electro-manipulation abilities – and delightfully destructive Railgun projectile move – make her a rock star in Academy City. The techno-metropolis is packed with supernaturally powered students known as espers, including Misaka’s flirty friend and roommate, Kuroko. She uses her teleportation skills as a member of the Judgment law enforcement team, fighting crime alongside her fellow agent Uiharu. Joined by their friend Saten, a spunky Level 0 esper, Misaka, Kuroko, and Uiharu have a blast taking on danger whenever and wherever it arises.
