Out This Week: Fritz The Cat, Venus Wars, Goblin Slayer, Superman and More
UK Releases For October 25, 2021
Aria Season 1 Collection (MVM, 12) "When Akari Mizunashi travels
to the city of Neo-Venezia on the planet of Aqua, the beauty of the city is
beyond anything she's ever seen before. It's here that Akari hopes to achieve
her dream of becoming an "undine" - a female tour guide who navigates the
canals of Neo-Venezia on an elegant gondola. As she begins her training with
the prestigious Aria Company, will she be up to the challenges that await her
on the path to achieve her dream? "
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FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Black Clover Season 3, Part 4 (Funimation UK, 12) "The Magic
Knights prepare to attack Megicula and other Spade Kingdom-dwelling devils,
but things are not quite so simple for this crew. They only have six months to
get ready―and earth, fire, and water will all play key roles in the devils’
defeat!"
💿 FORMATS; Blu-Ray+Digital
Goblin Slayer: Goblin's Crown (Funimation UK, 12) "At the request of
the Sword Maiden, Goblin Slayer and his party head to the mountains in search
of a noble's daughter. After rescuing the girl from certain death, the
adventurers devise a plan to infiltrate the dwarf fortress and destroy the
goblin horde from within. However, when the goblin paladin arrives, a brutal
battle begins."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Spirited Untamed: The Movie (Universal, U) "Lucky Prescott's life is
changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier
town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit."
💿 FORMATS; Blu-Ray
Transformers: The Movie (Funimation UK, U) "The year is 2005 … For
millennia, the heroic Autobots, led by Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen), have been
at war with the evil Megatron (Frank Welker) and his Decepticons over control
of their home planet of Cybertron. However, an even greater threat – Unicron
(Orson Welles, Citizen Kane), a colossal converting planet that devours
everything in its path – is heading right for Cybertron. The only hope is the
Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Will the Autobots be able to save themselves and
their home world in time? An all-star cast, including Judd Nelson (The
Breakfast Club), Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek), Eric Idle (the Monty Python films)
and Robert Stack (The Untouchables), brings this inimitable, explosively
entertaining Autobot adventure to life."
💿 FORMATS: 4K+Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, 4K Steelbook
US Releases For October 26, 2021
A Letter to Momo (GKIDS/ Shout Factory, NR) "The last time Momo saw her
father they had a fight—and now all she has left to remember him by is an
incomplete letter, a blank piece of paper penned with the words "Dear Momo,"
but nothing more. Moving with her mother to the remote Japanese island of
Shio, Momo soon discovers three yokai living in her attic, a trio of
mischievous spirit creatures that only she can see and who create mayhem in
the tiny seaside community as she tries desperately to keep them hidden. But
these funny monsters have a serious side and may hold the key to helping Momo
discover what her father had been trying to tell her."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray+DVD,
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City Hunter: The Complete First Season (Discotek Media) "Ryo Saeba, the
legendary City Hunter, is a first-class sweeper for hire, taking on jobs from
protecting beautiful women to taking out bad guys permanently. He can be a
private detective or hitman, whatever the case calls for, and it often
requires the use of his superhuman marksmanship. But even so, Ryo can’t do it
alone. His partner is Kaori Makimura, the younger sister of his murdered best
friend. Kaori serves as his assistant, while also protecting their attractive
clients from Ryo’s “mokkori” advances with her trusty supply of 100 ton
hammers. Though they always appear to be at each other’s throats, the partners
trust each other implicitly when the chips are down, and together they’ve
solved various tough cases."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray
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Fritz The Cat (Scorpion Releasing, NR) "Maverick writer/director Ralph
Bakshi (Heavy Traffic, Wizards) made his feature-length film debut with this
audacious foray into adult-content animation, creating one of the most
successful animated features of its time! Based on a legendary character
created by underground comic book artist/writer R. Crumb, Fritz the Cat is a
brilliant commentary on ’60s life and a “snarling satire that stubbornly
refuses to curl up in anyone’s lap” (Playboy). It’s the age of awakening and
Fritz, one way-cool cat and NYU student, loves to embrace every experimental
experience that crosses his path. Embarking on a fantastic journey of
self-discovery, he indulges in everything from multiple bedroom follies to a
wild joy ride through a dangerous Harlem. But when Fritz joins a group of
radically aggressive hippies, he finds himself holding the dynamite that will
detonate the ultimate ’60s statement—one that could cost him his life."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Goblin Slayer: Season One (Funimation, TV-MA) "The adventurers’
guild thinks goblin quests are low-rank fodder; something for trainees to
handle. But one silver-ranked adventurer sees goblins for what they really are
- monsters to be driven back to their caves, Goblin Slayer in tow."
💿 FORMATS; Blu-Ray+Digital
Hajime No Ippo: The Fighting! Fighting Spirit Collection 3 (Discotek
Media, NR)"Makunouchi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. Since
he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family
business, he doesn't get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers.
Always a target for bullying at school (the family fishing business grants him
a distinct odor), Ippo's life is one of hardship. One of these after-school
bullying sessions turns Ippo's life around for the better, as he is saved by a
boxer named Takamura. He decides to follow in Takamura's footsteps and train
to become a boxer, giving his life direction and purpose. Ippo's path to
perfecting his pugilistic prowess is just beginning."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray
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Higurashi: When They Cry- Gou Season 1, Part 1
(Funimation, TV-MA) "Rural Hinamizawa is a close-knit community with a mysterious history, but it
doesn’t stop the locals from welcoming a newcomer. Yet something about this
village seems off. What could they be hiding, and why does fear permeate the
air?"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Lupin the Third Part V: Misadventure In France (Disctotek Media,NR)"Lupin meets the modern world of technology! With the help of the young
security expert Ami, Lupin steals a digital fortune from Marco Polo, a wealthy
dark web bank. When a social media game suddenly goes viral, everyone on the
planet seems to be out to catch Lupin and his gang! Lupin, his gang, and Ami
flee to another country to escape arrest. But the game changes from “catch” to
‘Kill,” placing a bounty on their heads! Extra Features: Preview Trailer,
Creditless Opening & Ending Sequences, Art Galleries, 50th Anniversary OVA
“Is Lupin Still Burning?”
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray
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The Melancholy Haruhi Suzumiya: Seasons 1 & 2 Essentials
(Funimation, TV-14) "Haruhi Suzumiya dislikes all things ordinary.
She’d much rather meet aliens, time travelers, or espers, but they’re not
exactly showing up at school. So to make life more interesting, she’ll start
her own club—the SOS Brigade!"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
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Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans: The Complete Series
(Funimation, TV-MA)
"A group of child soldiers are ordered to protect a young diplomat sent to
Earth. When terrorists attack their transport, one of the teens must head into
battle using a war-era relic, the Gundam Barbatos. Rebelling, they now fight
for survival—and freedom!"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray RIGHTSTUF EXCLUSIVE
Sgt. Frog Season One (Discotek Media, NR ) "The frog-like Sergeant Keroro and his platoon are sent to Earth to scope out an invasion, but after a mishap, they’re abandoned by the main force and taken in by an average teenager, Fuyuki Hinata, and his bossy big sister, Natsumi. Though plans for another invasion attempt proceed, Sarge soon settles into the rhythm of modern Tokyo and becomes addicted to anime and making plastic models. Meanwhile, the Hinata household is turned upside down." 💿 FORMATS: SD Blu-Ray*
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Shaman King (Discotek Media, NR) " Based on the original manga, laid
back Yoh Asakura spends his nights chilling with the local ghosts, including
legendary samurai Amidamaru, who Yoh befriends as his Guardian Ghost. Yoh is a
Shaman, and not only can he see spirits, he can unite with them and unlock
incredible powers. Turns out he’s not the only one, as the “Destiny Star”
marks the start of the Shaman Tournament. Every 500 years Shamans all over the
world gather and fight to see who will become: The Shaman King! This complete
collection includes all 64 English dubbed TV episodes from the 2003
series!"
💿 FORMATS SD Blu-Ray*
She, The Ultimate Weapon (Sentai Filmworks, TV-MA) " Separated in the
chaos when their city was bombed, students Shuji and Chise's lives are
shattered despite the actions of a mysterious defender. After reuniting with
Chise in the ruins, Shuji is horrified to discover that she is no longer the
girl he knew. Twisted and reshaped by nightmarish science, her body has been
transformed into something that isn't completely human: a living weapon! And
even worse, the remaining facets of the person she once was seem to be fading
away. Can Shuji continue to feel love for the shell of the person Chise once
was? And how long can Chise's soul endure inside a device whose only purpose
is to kill? As the fires of war burn, a young woman teeters on the brink of
becoming the engine of the final apocalypse!"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-ray
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Superman: The Complete Animated Series (Warner Bros, TV-PG) "The
creative team behind the Emmy® Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series
chronicles the adventures of Superman, the legendary Super Hero. As the planet
Krypton is destroyed, its leader, Jor-El, secures his infant son, Kal-El, in a
rocket that will transport him to Earth. There, a young Clark Kent (voiced by
TIM DALY) discovers the truth about his interplanetary heritage. Upon reaching
adulthood, he assumes the identity of Superman, the Man of Steel, in the city
of Metropolis, battling the forces of villainy and continuing his quest for
"Truth, Justice and the American way." Fly with Superman in this complete
collection of adventures"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray
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Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina - The Complete Season
(Funimation, TV-14 ) "For Elaina, life’s a big adventure. Inspired by
her favorite book, she grows to become a witch and see the world she’s read so
much about. With everyone she meets, she becomes part of their tale as they
become part of hers. So, where to next?"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
On this week's RightStuf Anime specials featured titles include Your Name (steelbook) ($23.99), K-On Ultimate Collection )($77.99), Bungo Stray Dogs, ($41.99) The Devil Is A Part Timer, ($26.99) Scum's Wish ($41.99) and Prison School ($17.99).
Over on Amazon, you can save on several film collection boxsets. Pick up the How To Train Your Dragon trilogy for just $13.99, Boss Baby 2 film collection for $22.96, Cars trilogy for $26.99 of the Toy Story 1-4 Set for $39.99. Meanwhile, the Batman Animated Series Collection is now down to $36.99.
On Amazon Satoshi Kon's anime classic Perfect Blue is down to £5.99 on Blu-Ray. Recent hit anime features Birthday Wonderland and Children Of the Sea are going for £10.99 each.
