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Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos DVD

  Frederick Linsmeyer • January 29, 2012 • Anime

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos

After all the film festivals, premieres and screenings in North America and around the world, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos is finally coming to DVD and Blu-ray.

Edward and Alphonse Elric return for another journey into a squalid settlement occupied by the proud people of Milos. There, the brothers learn the plight of the Milos and become entangled in their fight for freedom. Alphonse subsequently saves a young girl named Julia and befriends her upon finding out that she too is an alchemist. As the uprising continues, Edward and Alphonse must find a way to help the people and prevent the legendary Philosopher’s Stone from falling into the wrong hands.

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos will be available for purchase on April 24th, 2012.

Bandai to stop releasing new DVD, Blu-ray and manga

  Frederick Linsmeyer • January 3, 2012 • Anime

In a serious blow to the anime community, Bandai Entertainment announced they will no longer be releasing any new DVD, Blu-ray or manga series in North America. Bandai Entertainment will stick to its current release schedule, but as of February 2012, products will not be available for general purchase. Existing copies of DVDs, Blu-rays and manga are still available and will continue to be until their licenses expire.

The company will, however, handle licensing of digital distribution, broadcasting and other merchandising of its products instead.

Series that are affected by this change, include DVD and Blu-ray discs for Gosick, Nichijo, Turn A Gundam; with manga for Code Geass: Renya, Gurren Lagann, Kannagi, Lucky Star, Mobile Suit Gundam OOI and Tales of the Abyss: Jade’s Secret Memories.

Anime News Network has also posted an interview with Bandai Entertainment’s Ken Iyadomi about this change in the company’s direction.

Source: Anime News Network

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 8

  Frederick Linsmeyer • August 27, 2011 • Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 8After defeating Kakuzu and returning back to Konohagakure, Kakashi has little time before being sent out to investigate the possibility of another hideout used by Orochimaru. Naruto meets up with Jiraiya, who offers to extend his training with the younger ninja.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru has Guren organize a fight between potential candidates to determine who is strong enough to serve their master. Sasuke encouters a young boy who has a surprising ability hidden within, something Kabuto wants to exploit.

The Naruto Shippuden Box Set 8 contains episodes 89 through 100, across three discs and will be available on October 11th, 2011.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 5 DVD

  Frederick Linsmeyer • May 10, 2011 • Anime

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 5The Promised Day has arrived and the siege on Central has taken a turn now that the troops from Briggs have completely captured the military headquarters. However, the celebration is cut short once the Fuhrer King Bradley makes a return. Can Lin, Buccaneer and Fu defeat Bradley and his Ultimate Eye?

Meanwhile, Hohenheim squares off with Father just as Ed, Al and their teacher, Izumi Curtis make their way into the underground lair. Will Hohenheim and his sons be able to defeat Father and stave off his goal of activating the largest transmutation circle in the country?

This is the exciting animated conclusion to Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist manga series. The two-disc set contains the episodes 53 through 64 and is set to be released on July 26th, 2011. A Blu-ray edition will also be available on the same day.

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 7

  Frederick Linsmeyer • May 1, 2011 • Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 7 Asuma and Team 10 continue to fight two of the most disturbing members of Akatsuki: Hidan and Kakuzu. However, Hidan reveals his most frightening ability – a technique that could spell the end for Asuma.

Naruto continues to work on perfecting his rasengan, which he may be using sooner than later after Tsunade gives Team 7 a new directive.

The Naruto Shippuden Box Set 7 contains episodes 78 through 88, which seems to be going decreasing, across three discs and will be available on July 12th, 2011.

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 6

  Frederick Linsmeyer • April 3, 2011 • Anime

Naruto Shippuden box set 6 Wave after wave of undead ninjas storm through Konoha after Asuma is trapped behind a lightning barrier. However, Shikamaru has come up with a plan to stop the zombies but will it be enough? And will Furido’s ultimate plan on getting revenge on Konoha finally complete?

As Naruto continues his training by learning more about the rasengan and how to develop it further, Tsunade sends out a group of ninjas to hunt down the Akatsuki who’ve returned to the Fire Country.

The Naruto Shippuden Box Set 6 contains episodes 66 through 77 across three discs and will be available on April 26th, 2011.

From the creators of Spirited Away

  Frederick Linsmeyer • January 14, 2011 • ROFLCOPTER

Spirited Away DVD coverSome DVD cases come with stickers advertising the previous director’s famous works in hopes that consumers will be tempted on purchasing their latest release. However, a copy of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away caught the attention of Fail Blog with a redundant sticker…

Source: Fail Blog

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 4 DVD

  Frederick Linsmeyer • January 7, 2011 • Anime

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Part 4 DVD

Kimblee continues to cause trouble for Edward and his partnered chimeras before injuring the young alchemist and escaping to rouse the troops of neighbouring Drachma. The assault on Briggs by Drachma is quickly put down by the hardened soldiers before they march on towards Central to assist General Olivier Armstrong.

A healed Edward teams up with Greed and Lan Fan to take on Pride and Gluttony, but not before the battle takes a turn for the worse. A helping hand from Hohenheim and Alphonse, leaves Alphonse trapped with Pride under a mountain of dirt used to prevent the homunculus from using his shadows.

Over in Central, Roy Mustang manages to muster enough of his troops to begin his attack on the military headquarters and puts his plan into fruition by kidnapping a key person close to King Bradley — his wife. While King Bradley returns to Central to assert his command over the military, the news of an attack on the Fuhrer’s train allows General Armstrong to pursue her plan in taking control of the military… but it may not last.

The two-disc set contains episodes 40-53 and is set to be released on March 29th, 2011. A Blu-ray edition will also be available on the same day.

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 5

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 18, 2010 • Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 5

Unable to complete Sakura’s promise on bringing Sasuke back home, Naruto looks to an injured Kakashi on how to improve his strength. Upon discovering his elemental nature, Naruto teams up with the burly Asuma to hone his new found wind skills.

Tsunade has a mission for Team 7, which has them visit the Fire Temple and uncover a mystery hidden within the temple that has connections to Asuma.

The Naruto Shippuden Box Set 5 is expected to reach stores on January 25th, 2011.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 3 DVD

  Frederick Linsmeyer • November 2, 2010 • Anime
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 2 DVD

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 2 DVD

Ed and Al finally reunite in the sanctuary where the mysterious Father resides and encounter his unique form of alchemy. However, a new homunculus appears, adding to the brother’s troubles while Scar uncovers the truth behind the cause of the Ishvalan war.

The Elrics manage to escape and head north to rendezvous with Major Armstrong’s sister, General Olivier Armstrong, who’s as cold and hostile as the territory she protects. Armstrong and her hardened troops learn about a secret tunnel under their fortress and the monster behind its construction…

The two-disc set contains episodes 27-39 and is set to be released on December 28th, 2010.

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