In recent days, North America based anime publisher Discotek Media unveiled a number of newer and classic anime franchises which will be available for purchase on Blu-ray only from 31 March 2020. All of the following will be complete series collections, with all bar one just featuring the original Japanese audio with English subtitles. If any of the below appear to be of interest, nab them from your favourite local or online retailer of Discotek Media anime.
You can find more about each soon-to-be-published anime below:
Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon
Japanese Audio w/ English Subtitles | 12 Episodes | 1080p High Definition
Takeru Kusanagi is captain of the 35th Platoon, dedicated to hunting down witches and protecting people from spellcraft. Of course, that all SOUNDS good, but in truth the 35th is nothing but misfits. The sniper is easily flustered, the tech is problematic, and Takeru always insists on bringing a sword to a gun fight.
It only gets worse when the director shunts ex-inquisitor Ouka Ohtori onto the team for being a little too trigger happy around witches. But despite the chaos and lack of cohesion, Takeru cares about his team and his mission. Can he soothe Ouka’s rage at her past and pull the team together?
Angel’s 3Piece!
Japanese Audio w/ English Subtitles | 12 Episodes | 1080p High Definition
Kyo Nukui is one of those shut-ins you hear about sometimes. He never goes to school, or even leaves the house. Instead, he composes music all day, uploading it to the internet for a few views. One day out of the clear blue, he gets an email from what sounds like an older, distinguished gentleman who wants to discuss music face-to-face. Having no one to speak to about his passion, Kyo accepts the invitiation… only to find himself facing down three elementary school girls! They’re fans of his music, and they want his help to hold a concert at their orphanage. The girls prove to be good musicians in their own right and have excellent equipment, but is Kyo a good enough producer?
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson
Japanese Audio w/ English Subtitles | 52 Episodes | Standard Definition
Nils is a lazy and greedy boy whose mischief makes everyone miserable, whether it’s his parents, the animals on his farm, or the fairy-like tomte he captures one day. But he gets his comeuppance when the pint-sized tomte casts a spell to make Nils just as tiny as him! The only way to break the spell is to go on a journey to distant Lapland with Morten the farm goose, Carrot the hamster, and a flock of wild geese.
Along the way, he contends with cruel witches, talking statues, wise ravens, and one very persistent fox. Under the guidance of the stern but caring Captain Akka, leader of the flock, Nils discovers his kind heart and his love for nature. But when the time comes, will he be able to choose between his human family and his feathered friends?
Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko’s Lie
English Dub and Japanese Audio with English Subtitles | 1080p High Definition
There’s a secluded house in the desert where Fujiko Mine helps a man named Randy take care of his frail son Gene. It’d be idyllic, if it weren’t a lie. Randy’s embezzled a load of cash, and Fujiko couldn’t care less about the family. Or… is that the lie? When the corportion Randy stole from sends a bizarre man to kill him, Fujiko heeds Randy’s request to protect Gene, and goes beyond the pale for the boy.
Still… could that be yet another lie? Gene knows where the money is, and refuses to say until he’s avenged his father. What will Fujiko do? Will her lies spin out of control? Or was every man just playing to her tune from the start? All things may not be what they seem in Takeshi Koike’s newest Lupin the IIIrd film, Fujiko’s Lie!
