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What OtakuAnthony bought this week January 20th
Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Complete Collection 2 (Anime Legends)
Plot Synopsis: “The White Base is the target of constant attacks by Zeon, and Amuro and the others have offcially become soldiers of the Earth Federation Forces. They return to space to fght in the fnal campaign, and here Amuro meets the mysterious and beautiful Lalah Sune.
As the war builds to its conclusion, the final battle pits Federation against Zeon, brother against sister, and Newtype against Newtype. The Federation is weakened! Zeon is in turmoil! Will the Zeon fortress of A Baoa Qu stand or fall? It all ends here!”
I wanted to get last set for this show and TRSI had it on sale back in December so I decided that would be a great time to pre-order it
Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Complete Collection 2 (AL) is available from Right Stuf
Complete Collection 1 is also available
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Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
Plot Synopsis: “On August 10th of the year 2010 the Holy Empire of Britannia began a campaign of conquest, its sights set on Japan. In the span of one month the island nation was conquered. As a dominion of the Empire the newly acquired territory was renamed Area 11. The rights of its citizens were severely limited and an economic depression followed for the Japanese, now known as Elevens.
Just as things seemed at their bleakest one man chose to stand up and fight, the masked crusader Zero. Leading his Order of Black Knights, Zero instigated a full scale revolution against Britannia culminating in one final battle, the Black Rebellion. Heavy casualties were seen by both sides but ultimately Britannia stood the victor resulting in Zero’s execution. And thus was history written.
The year is now 2018. With Zero dead and the remnants of the Black Knights being swept up by the Britannian forces, a forced state of peace settles over Area 11. The rights of the Elevens remain limited but with no one to lead them and the defeat during the Black Rebellion hanging over them, the Japanese people remain under the boot of Britannian oppression with no hope to overcome.”
I liked the first season of Code Geass and with Mobile Suit Gundam listed above TRSI had this on sale back in December so I wanted to pre-order it and have it for my collection
Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Complete Collection (AL) is available form Right Stuf
The complete collection of the first season is available from Right Stuf
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time BD
Plot Synopsis: “Makoto Konno is having one of those days. After getting up late for school she’s hit with a pop quiz. She started a fire while cooking in her home economics class and then she gets knocked down by some of the guys while they wrestle. How much worse can this day get? While performing an errand for her mother, Makoto loses the brakes on her bike and barrels headlong down the street into an oncoming train. This would have been the capper for a horrible day, but for some reason something strange has happened. Time has suddenly stopped and moved her backward.
With her newly discovered ability to literally leap backwards in time, Makoto finds that tests become a piece of cake, embarrassing situations are corrected and she can have her favorite food anytime she wants. Unfortunately, her care-free time traveling has adverse effects on the people she cares for.
With every successful leap Makoto somehow alters the fate of those around her. This wasn’t supposed to happen! As she races back in time to fix everything, she notices that her abilities are not limitless, but with every successful jump she’s one step closer to discovering the most wonderful secret in her young adult life.”
I never watched this film before, but with Bandai Entertainment pulling out of R1 I thought that if I wanted to watch it, I should just buy it now instead of trying to buy it another time and have the prices be over the MSRP. Buy.com had it for cheaper than TRSI so grabbing it from them was a no brainer.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time BD is available from Right Stuf
The DVD Version is also available
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High School of the Dead GN 5
Plot Synopsis “Takashi and his fellow students join up with a band of survivors who have barricaded themselves inside a local mall. Though the shopping center seems a well-stocked place to hide from the undead lurking outside, the policewoman in charge is having a hard time maintaining peace within. The group from Fujimi High would rather not get involved in a power struggle and tries to stay under the radar until they are ready to set off again. But with so many attractive, buxom girls among the students, it may be nearly impossible to avoid unwanted attention of the worst kind…”
I pre-ordered this back during the last Yen Press sale at TRSI since I am a fan of the series in both the anime and manga form.
Bandai Entertainment closing (sort of)
Today Bandai Entertainment announced that it will stop offering new DVD’s BD’s and manga. From the news article on ANN
Bandai Entertainment, the subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) that handles anime and manga in North America, will stop offering new DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and manga releases next month. It will continue to distribute in its existing catalog lineup, but it will no longer produce and distribute new releases as of this February.
Instead, Bandai Entertainment will focus on licensing rights to other companies, particularly in digital distribution, broadcast, and merchandising. The company will be restructured as a result, and most of its contractors and three of its five fulltime staff members will be laid off. ANN will publish an interview with Bandai Entertainment President and CEO Ken Iyadomi on Tuesday.
Releases in Bandai Entertainment‘s current catalog will still be available after February, and Bandai Entertainment plans to produce new stock on these existing releases, if needed, until their respective licenses expire.
This really is a sad day for anime fans in North America. I love Bandai even with all of their mistakes they have made I still love them. My earliest anime DVD purchases where from Bandai. Hell for a while Bandai DVD where the only titles in my anime DVD collection before.
The closing of any anime licensing company is bad, but one such as Bandai, which has been around for a while, is especially sad. Therefore, the question that remains now is once their licenses for the rest of their shows end who will get the shows to license rescue. I am sure Funimation, Sentai and probably Media Blasters will pick up something in the future. The Gundam stuff will pretty much be a moneymaker for anyone so I think Sentai or Media Blasters will probably get them. I could see Funimation getting K-ON! in the future.
I will post tomorrow a more in depth look at Bandai and how they affect me as an anime fan over the years.
What OtakuAnthony bought this week December 30th
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya DVD/BD
Plot Synopsis: “Ten days before Christmas, it seemed like just another ordinary day for the SOS Brigade; Haruhi came up with another one of her crazy ideas to hold a Christmas party in the club room. But things got weirder from there…
The next day Kyon woke up to a world in which Haruhi didn’t exist and no one besides him had any memory of her. How can someone like Haruhi Suzumiya, who’s supposed to be center of the universe, just vanish?”
I enjoy the Haruhi TV series. Hell I do not even have a problem with Endless Eight but that is a story for another time. I wanted to see the movie for some time now, but with Right Stuf having the movie on sale I found it a great time to go ahead and purchase it.
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumia is available from RightStuf
The DVD only version is also available
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Wolf’s Rain: Anime Legends – Perfect Collection
Plot Synopsis: “In some distant future, it’s common knowledge that all wolves have been extinct for 200 years. However, it seems this is false as wolves have not disappeared but rather have taken human form. Kiba, a lone wolf, wanders into a city, trying to sniff out the Lunar Flowers that are supposed to lead whoever follows the scent to paradise. The source of the smell is Cheza, a girl who sleeps in what appears to be suspended animation in a lab. She and the wolves are drawn to each other, and Kiba hopes to find paradise once he finds the source of the scent of Lunar Flowers. However, once Kiba finds Cheza, she is kidnapped by a mysterious person called Darcia, and his search begins anew. Before he leaves the city, he meets 3 other wolves, Tsume, Hige and Toboe. All four wolves have very different personalities and ideas, and their friendliness towards each other is a little rough around the edges. However, they soon band together to continue to search for paradise”
I have never watched Wolf’s Rain before in my life. I have though heard a lot of good things about the series over the past year and after listening to the most recent ANNCast which this series was talked about I decided to go ahead and grab the series since it is going OOP.
Wolf’s Rain is available from Amazon.com
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My Girlfriend is the President
Plot Synopsis: “My Girlfriend is the President is a multi-scenario love simulation game full of cute girls, hilarious parody, and touching romance. Players step into the shoes of Junichiro Honda, who wakes up one day to find that the world has been transformed by aliens into a bishoujo paradise where cuteness is the ultimate authority. His childhood friend Yukino Ohama has become President of the United States of Nippon, and whatever she says goes! Junichiro has to find a way to set the world right before the madness goes too far.
Joining US President Ohama are Russian President Irina Putina, Chief of Staff Ran Miyoshi, and a mysterious girl called Ell who just happens to be an alien starship in human form. Through their choices, players will be able to decide which of these cute and quirky heroines Junichiro ends up with.”
I have a bit of a secret; I enjoy eroge games. I also enjoy eroge and VN anime adaptions even if they are average or mediocre show . I never played this game before but I decided to pre-order it some time ago and give it play when I get it.
What OtakuAnthony bought this week December 16th
Last Exile DVD Complete Series (Anime Classics)
Plot Synopsis: “It’s the dawn of the Golden Age of Aviation on planet Prester, and retro-futuristic sky vehicles known as vanships dominate the horizon. Claus Valca, a flyboy born with the right stuff, and his fiery navigator, Lavie, are fearless racers obsessed with becoming the first sky couriers to cross the Grand Stream in a vanship.
When the high-flying duo encounters a mysterious girl named Alvis, they are thrust into the middle of an endless battle between Anatoray and Disith, two countries systematically destroying each other according to the code of chivalric warfare. Lives will be lost and legacies determined as Claus and Lavie attempt to bring peace to their world by solving the riddle of its chaotic core.”
I watch the first episode of Last Exile earlier in the year from the earlier release by Geneon and I really wanted to add this series to my collection since I am a fan of Gonzo’s wokrs (both good and what others think are not so good). Well TRSI has the newest release on sale during the their 12 Days of Christmas so I just could not pass this up.
Last Exile DVD Complete Collection is available from Right Stuf
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Sgt. Frog Season 3 Part 1 and Part 2
Plot Synopsis (from Part 1): “Keroro is Sergeant Frog, the leader of a platoon of warriors sent to conquer planet Earth. But when the amphibious invaders discovered how much humans enjoy dissecting their comrades, the troops were scattered, the mission was aborted, and Keroro was abandoned. Now, this once proud soldier spends more time wielding a vacuum than he does the weapons of war.
It’s a far cry from the glory of battle, but hey, at least he’s got his own room. And though the invasion may have slowed to a hop, Sergeant Frog still occasionally yearns to overcome his karaoke addiction and reassemble his troops. Watch out world, the frogs are taking over!”
I like Sgt. Frog. I have all of the half sets from the first two “seasons” that Funimation released. Needless to say I wanted to get the most recent sets that were released. Like Last Exile Right Stuf had these sets on sale for a great price.
Sgt. Frog Part 1 and Part 2 is available from Right Stuf
Season 1 and Season 2 are also available from Right Stuf
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Now and Then, Here and There DVD Complete Collection
Plot Synopsis: “Dragged through a time warp by a strange machine, Shu is thrust into a hellish future as it explodes into war! Surrounded by fierce warriors enslaved innocents, and enigmatic wanderers, Shu faces the ultimate challenge of survival in a world gone mad!”
I have heard about Now and Then, Here and There before but I have never watched any of it before in my life. Well DeepDiscount has the series on sale for one hell of a deal that I could not pass up.
Now and Then, Here and There is available from Amazon.com
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Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie + Eizou Hakusho DVD set
Plot Synopsis: “Yusuke Urameshi is not exactly what you’d call an angel. In fact, some might call him down right devilish. But when he dies in an accident trying to save a child, he finds himself in the Spirit World, too good for hell, but not good enough for heaven.
Now Yusuke works as a half dead, half alive agent for Koenma, son of the ruler of the Spirit World. This position does have its disadvantages, especially after Koenma gets kidnapped, and Yusuke must find Koenma to trade the Golden Seal of King Enma for his life.”
I love the Yu Yu Hakusho series. I however have never watched the movie or the OVA’s for this series. Well once Funimation decided to release the series I had a desire to have it in my collection.
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie + Eizou Hakusho is available from Right Stuf
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Vision of Escaflowne DVD Complete Collection Super Legends
Plot Synopsis: “Hitomi Kanzaki is a typical high school girl, with typical high school problems. But when a vision of a young man battling a dragon becomes a reality, her life changes forever.
Drawn into a strange vortex with the swordsman, Van, Hitomi is thrust into the strange world of Gaea. Entangled in a struggle over life and death, Van must learn to master the suit of armor, Escaflowne. Chased by the Empire of Zaibach, Van and Hitomi will encounter both allies and enemies in an effort to unlock the secrets within Escaflowne. Hitomi’s heart is stirred by love and adventure, but at times aches with sorrow.”
Now I have never watched Escaflowne before. I have heard of it before a few different times and it seems to get a lot of praise from what I have read. Well Buy.com had the series on sale for pretty cheap and I had some extra cash around so I decided to go ahead and order it.
Vision of Escaflowne DVD Complete Collection Super Legends is available from Right Stuf
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Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket Complete Collections Anime Legends
Plot Synopsis: “Universal Century 0079. When the Principality of Zeon learns of a new Gundam being built, the veteran spec-ops Cyclops Team is dispatched to the civilian colony of Libot to investigate. Their newest member, Bernie Wiseman, gets shot down in action and meets young Al, who dreams of mobile suits and space battles. Al thinks of Bernie as a friend, and even goes to great lengths to track him down while on his mission. He doesn’t realize the potential danger he’s in.
Meanwhile, Al’s nextdoor neighbor Christina returns home with a new “government job.” She’s really the test pilot of the top-secret Gundam Alex – the objective of Bernie’s mission! As the story unfolds, three lives will be changed forever by this one small part of the war.”
I LOVE the Gundam franchise. To show my age here I had bought the singles (yes there was a time when anime was released on single DVD’s) way back in 2002 (I was a sophomore in High School at that time). I felt that I should have the most recent release of the series in my collection
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket is available from Right Stuf
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Mobile Suit Gundam 08th MS Team Complete Collection Anime Legends
Plot Synopsis: “The year is Univeral Century 0079. The Federation has begun mass production of the prototype Gundams for use by their ground forces. Shiro Amada, commander of the 08th MS Team, must lead his squadron through fierce fighting on the ground. However, the Zeons are developing a secret project which could tip the balance of power! Can Shiro and his ragtag team of castoffs, rejects, and bad attitudes save the Federation?”
Again to show my age here I remember watching this series on Toonami (if you have not heard of it look it up) years ago. I have the original DVD’s that Bandai released for the series and with 0080 above I felt I had to have the most recent release in my collection
Mobile Suit Gundam 08th MS Team is available from Right Stuf
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Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory DVD Complete Collection Anime Legends
Plot Synopsis: “Universal Century 0083. Having triumphed in the One-Year War, the Earth Federation has grown complacent, while the last remnants of Zeonic forces have been planning one final stand. It all hinges on ace Zeon pilot Anavel Gato stealing one of the new prototype Gundams out from under the Federation’s nose. With a nuclear-equipped Gundam missing and their pride wounded, the Federation ship Albion and rookie pilot Kou Uraki set out in pursuit of the Zeonic thieves and the stolen Gundam.”
I could state something here but I am just going to say read the reason I purchased this from the last two items above.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory is available from Right Stuf
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Princess Tutu: Complete Collection
Plot Synopsis: “A girl named Duck – or rather, a duck who wants to become a girl – falls in love with a prince. One day, a bizarre old man emerges and gives her a magical pendant that transforms her into the waltzing Princess Tutu. Now she must choose – for those who accept their fate find happiness, those who defy it, glory.”
For the reason on getting this series read my post about Now and Then, Here and There above as it applies to Princess Tutu as well.
Princess Tutu is available from Right Stuf
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Sekirei: Pure Engagement DVD/BD Complete Series Limited Edition
Plot Synopsis: “A clandestine organization known as the MBI has issued an edict that threatens to end the lives of Minato and his luscious companions once and for all! The cutthroat organization’s Sekirei Plan will force all busty brawlers and their masters to engage in a flesh-baring fight to the finish. Only one amazing pair will be left standing when this curvaceous cavalcade of carnage has come to a conclusion. Does Minato have what it takes to survive the bombastic barrage of breast-jiggling blows coming his way?”
No lying here on this one, I love Sekirei. Sure there is not much to the plot, but you do not watch Sekirei for the plot at all. You watch it for T&A which is what I am all for.
Sekirei: Pure Engagement DVD/BD Complete Series Limited Edition is available from Right Stuf
The standard edition of the series is also available from Right Stuf
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Heaven’s Lost Property Complete Set DVD/BD
Plot Synopsis: “Tomoki’s life was normal until a wish-granting angelic android named Ikaros fell from the sky and started calling him master! Of course, thanks to his raging teenage hormones, most of Tomoki’s wishes have something to do with panties. And that makes things pretty complicated, because one simple wish can lead to a rampaging robot made out of frilly undergarments or turn bloomers into bombs capable of blowing up entire neighborhoods!
If Tomoki doesn’t learn to control his impulses around Ikaros and be more careful with his wishes, the chaos will only get crazier. Luckily, even with such a dirty mind, Tomoki’s heart is in the right place. His hands, however, are a completely different story.”
I saw a bit of the first episode several weeks ago and since I am pretty much in love with ecchi I knew I that I just had to add this series to my collection. Normally I go for the LE sets that Funimation sells since I like having a chipboard box, but I decided to be different and just get the regular version of the series instead of the LE set.
Heaven’s Lost Property Complete Set DVD/BD is available from RightStuf
The LE set is also available from RightStuf
What OtakuAnthony bought this week September 30th
Future GPX Cyber Formula
Plot Synopsis: “Cyber Formula is the future of Grand Prix auto racing where a mix of skilled driving and advance technology ultimately determines who wins and loses. Kazami Hayato is thrust into the fast paced world of Cyber Formula racing when he accidentally becomes imprinted to Team Sugo’s Asurada GSX after recovering the race car from would be thieves. Now the he must prove to himself and to his teammates that he can compete with the best racers in the world. Step into the world of Cyber Formula and prepare yourself for the fast lane.”
I never heard of this show before. However Mike Ferreira over at Anime Herald wrote an article about the show and the fact that I am also a fan of auto racing I decided that this was something I should get.
Future GPX Cyber Formula is out of print but is available from Amazon.com
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Honey and Clover DVD boxset 2
Plot Synopsis: “Can life’s answers be found where the road ends?
Shinobu has disappeared to America, leaving both Yuta and Hagumi with very mixed feelings. But talk about mixed up! If Takumi’s feelings are so tied up with Rika, why is he tied up in knots over his coworker Nomiya’s romantic pursuit of Ayumi? Plus, senior projects are getting everyone down, but none more than Yuta, who in a sudden burst of reckless abandon takes off on his bicycle on an epic journey of self-discovery… Ah, the enthusiasm of youth!”
Overstock.com had the series brand new for cheaper than some other sites and I needed the this set for my collection
Honey and Clover DVD boxset 2 is available from RightStuf
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Yu Yu Hakusho Season 3 BD
Plot Synopsis: “The Dark Tournament has come down to a final grudge match and Yusuke’s full wrath is unleashed as a friend’s blood stains the arena floor. But there will be no time for rest or recovery as kidnapping follows victory and further intrigue threatens the boundary between worlds. A tunnel is being carved, and when completed it will lay waste to the World of the Living. There are seven who seek an age of destruction and chaos, and hero must battle fallen hero.”
Had ordered this off Amazon.com a few months ago since it was cheaper than RightStuf at the time.
Yu Yu Hakusho Season 3 BD is available from RightStuf/ DVD set is also available
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To Love Ru DVD Collection 1 and 2
Plot Synopsis (from collection 1): “One should always understand other people’s customs before making commitments. Unfortunately, Rito Yuki had no idea the planet Develuke even existed when their Princess Lala teleported naked into his bathtub, let alone that touching a girl’s breasts is how they propose marriage!
Given that he was in the tub when she appeared, and slippery soap suds being what they are, Rito’s now engaged to a beautiful girl with a pointed tail. Worse, various aliens are showing up on missions of varying hostile intent, the girl that Rito really loves is still completely unaware of his feelings, and all of the new customs he’s got to learn seem to involve touching a girl’s chest! (Okay, maybe he’ll get used to that last one, but he’s still in high school and a bit intimidated.) Can a nice boy from Japan become the next King of Galaxy A or will he just end up feeling like a boob?”
To Love Ru Collection 1 and collection 2 is available from Right Stuf
The Complete set is also available from Right Stuf
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Ichiroh! GN 2, 4-5
Plot Synopsis (from GN 2): “Nanako has been pouring all her effort into her exam prep class, however she still isn’t meeting her high expectations. But never say die! She’s ready to give it her all!
With the help(?) of her friends, Nanako struggles through procrastination and distraction, determined to reach her goal. Unfortunately, that goal comes with a hefty price tag, and as the cost of study guides, enrollment, and dorm fees climbs, the penny-pinching Nanako jumps on the chance to make some extra cash with a part-time job… at a maid cafe?! Now with even more work on her plate, will Nanako ever be able to pull up her grades and make it into the college of her dreams?”
Previous order from a YenPress sale at RightStuf and more of the order shipped out.
Ichiroh! GN is available from RightStuf
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Bamboo Blade GN 10
Plot Synopsis: “The Muroe High kendo team is finally stepping up their game when their regularly scheduled training routine is interrupted by… TV cameras?! Thanks to Miya-Miya’s #1 fan/stalker, Reimi, the team has been lined up to appear on Burnish Academy, a competitive sports program. The only opponent fit to clash with superstar Tama is Sakaki from Youryuu Academy, but how can Sakaki put her heart into a kendo match when she’s devoted all her love to another?”
Same as with the Ichiroh! order above part of an order that I had placed some time ago.
