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Sentai Filmworks April 2012 Releases

Sentai Filmworks’(and one Maiden Japan) releases are available for pre-order on RightStuf. This month finally sees them continuing Golgo 13 year+ break they had it on. So that’s nice.

April 3rd

Motto To Love-Ru Complete Collection DVD (Sub-only)
Polyphonica Crimson S Complete Collection DVD (Sub-only)

April 10th

Infinite Stratos + Encore Complete Collection DVD
Infinite Stratos + Encore Complete Collection Blu-Ray

April 17th

Somday’s Dreamers Complete Collection DVD

April 24th

Golgo 13 Collection 3 DVD

Sentai Filmworks licenses Motto To Love-Ru

Sentai Filmworks announced today that it has licensed the 2010 anime series Motto To Love-Ru, the sequel to the 2008 series To Love-Ru which it has previously licensed and released.

The insanity that began when a very naked (and very female) alien teleported into Rito Yuki’s bathtub (while he was in it) continues, and even though Princess Lala has finally started to admit her true feelings about the young man she’s inexplicably engaged to marry (as a result of what happened in said bathtub and Develuke customs,) her sometimes erratic technology and the snags and snarls of intergalatic politics and intrigue are still causing major problems. That transporter, for example? Still has the nasty habit of leaving the clothes behind. Those alien bounty hunters? Yep, even more of them and they’re even more devious. Add body switches, alien skunks, a bathroom that changes size and shape, the inevitable sleepover that you just know is going to go horribly, horribly wrong (spoiler: it does,) and worst of all, Valentine’s Day, and even in space you’ll be able to hear Rito scream! Love takes a quantum shift into the wrong gear and the star brakes are broken in the extra-special, extra-crazy extraterrestrial romance to end them all, MOTTO TO LOVE RU – The Complete Collection!

Sentai Filmworks will release the series on subtitled DVD this Spring.

[Source: ANN]

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.

Bamboo Blade GN 10 is available from Right Stuf

ANNCast – Viewers Like You V: Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Zac Bertschy of ANN invited Scott Spaziani (from Otaku in Review, the podcast I co-host) and myself to come on ANNCast and talk about the upcoming season. The “season of sequels,” as many people are calling it, is looking pretty promising for me – mostly because I’m a fan of many of the shows getting sequels. Even Zac shows optimism by expressing some interest in the lineup. And for some reason, Scott continues to be amazed by my pronunciation of Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai.

We also talk about New York Anime Festival briefly, which Scott & I will both be at next weekend, and are very much looking forward to.

For more of my thoughts on the upcoming season, check out my contribution to Project Haruhi’s Fall Preview.

[ ANNCast – Viewers Like You V: Battle for the Planet of the Apes ]

Otaku in Review Podcast – Fall 2010 Preview

The Fall season is almost upon us. In this episode, Scott & I take a look at the upcoming anime. Two of my favorite ecchi shows are getting second seasons, plus we’re finally seeing some new mecha shows, and a slice-of-life drama that sounds like it could have KEY potential. Hear our thoughts on each of them in this episode.

In the news, we cover recent happenings related to Valkyria Chronicles, K-ON!!, and Atlus. Miyazaki is nominated for another (well-deserved) award, Hayate the Combat Butler gets a live-action series that doesn’t look too promising, and FUNimation rescues the Disgaea anime that nobody likes (but I do).

Oh, and I make fun of Scott’s terrible pronunciation of “shoujo.”

As always, credit goes to Chartfag for the chart and info.

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