Out This Week: Sing 2, Spirited Away, Mystery Of Mamo and More
In the UK meanwhile, Funimation releases the first part of the long-awaited final season of Attack On Titan, while StudioCanal releases Amazon Exclusive Collector's Editions of Ghibli classsics Spirited Away and Only Yesterday.
Don't forget to check out this week's deals section, where RightStuf Anime is offering big discounts on Kodansha and Vertical related shows.
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UK Releases For March 28, 2022
Attack On Titan: The Final Season Part One (Funimation, 15) "
It’s been four years since the Scout Regiment reached the shoreline, and the
world looks different now. Things are heating up as the fate of the Scout
Regiment—and the people of Paradis—are determined at last. However, Eren is
missing. Will he reappear before age-old tensions between Marleyans and
Eldians result in the war of all wars?"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Only Yesterday Collector's Edition [AMAZON EXCLUSIVE] (StudioCanal, PG) "An exclusive new Collector's Edition featuring a premium slipcase, digipack and set of art cards with new artwork. From the legendary and highly celebrated Studio Ghibli (SPIRITED AWAY, MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO) and beloved filmmaker Isao Takahata, ONLY YESTERDAY is a masterpiece of time and tone, rich with humour and stirring emotion. Realising that she is at a crossroads in her life, bored twenty-something office worker Taeko heads for the countryside. The trip dredges up forgotten memories: the first stirrings of childish romance, puberty and growing up, the frustrations of maths and boys. In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self. The English language version features the voices of Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire").
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+DVD CE
Spirited Away Collector's Edition [AMAZON EXCLUSIVE] (StudioCanal, PG)"An exclusive new Collector's Edition featuring a premium slipcase, digipack and set of art cards with new artwork. From the legendary and highly celebrated Studio Ghibli (KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO) and beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki comes the winner of the Best Animated Feature award at the 75th ACADEMY AWARDS® in 2002, SPIRITED AWAY. Chihiro, a headstrong 10-year-old girl, is travelling with her parents to their new home when her father takes a detour to explore a mysterious tunnel in the woods. On the other side they find a deserted and dilapidated theme park with a beautiful bathhouse at the centre. Unwittingly, they have strayed into a spirit world, a land of dreamlike scenery inhabited by ancient gods and supernatural beings, ruled over by the witch, Yubaba. With her parents held captive and Yubaba set on enslaving them forever, Chihiro must use all her energy to survive in this strange new place. With the help of Haku, a mysterious and brave young spirit, she is forced to overcome her fears in order to rescue her parents and escape. The visionary work from Hayao Miyazaki which set the benchmark for all animation to come after, SPIRITED AWAY is a remarkable fantasy adventure for adults and children alike. "
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+DVD CE
US Releases For March 29, 2022
City Hunter 3: The Complete Third Season (Discotek Media)
"Ryo Saeba and his long-suffering partner Kaori are out to make the streets of
Shinjuku safe for the weak, the poor, the down- trodden, the... Well,
actually, Ryo’s just hoping for a little mokkori from a grateful client. And
Kaori’s just hoping her 100-ton hammer is big enough to get Ryo’s mind off the
girls and on his job. With a bevy of beautiful women and a host of dastardly
villains hanging around, City Hunter’s got to be ready for any kind of
action!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
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The Day I Became A God (Funimation, TV-14) "Yota had a future until
Hina declares the world will end in 30 days. Though skeptical, he wonders of
her divinity upon seeing her abilities at work. Is it true? Is it really the
end? More importantly, why did she pick him to spend her final moments?"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Delta Space Mission (Deaf Crocodile Films) "The year is 3084, man
settled interplanetary space, but space is still full of secrets - On a
research mission to a newly discovered Galaxy heads the most advanced
spaceship, Delta, operated by an extremely powerful electronic brain. Project
Delta was conceived in order to establish a dialogue between intergalactic
civilizations. Soon after an alien journalist, Alma, was allowed to board the
spaceship, she and the captain noticed that the super-brain that controlled
the ship could act by itself. No one, however, counts on the fact that this
artificial super intelligence will want to explore the area of human emotions
and feelings. Eventually, they realize that the journalist's beauty was the
reason for the brain's odd behavior. She became its muse. The enamored machine
becomes out of control and threatens all living things around them."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Haikyu!! Season 4 (Sentai Filmworks, TV-14)" Once again,
determination and teamwork have helped the Karasuno High School volleyball
team to qualify for the upcoming Nationals. Then, just as everything is
starting to gel, the team is temporarily broken apart as two members are
asked to attend special training camps, with Kageyama attending the
prestigious All-Japan camp and Tsukishima invited to a special camp for
first-years in Miyagi. While the rest of the Karasuno team doggedly
continues their own practice matches, Hinata feels that he's being left
behind. His audacious solution, crashing the rookie training camp, catches
everyone off guard, yet he somehow manages to talk his way into being
allowed to stay… even if it is only watching from the sidelines. And that
change of perspective may be just what Hinata needs to advance his game up
to the next level!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Ingress: The Animation Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, TV-14
)
"Psychometry - The ability to read the "memory" of an object; where it's
been, who has handled it, and what events occurred in its presence. It's a
special gift, one that makes investigator Makoto Midorikawa a unique and
invaluable asset for the Metropolitan Police Force. Unfortunately, it can
also get Makoto involved in things far beyond the scope of normal police
work. When he touches a ring worn by the sole survivor of a catastrophic
explosion, the memories unleashed launch him into a deadly game of cat and
mouse against a massive worldwide conspiracy. With the aid of an amnesiac
young woman, Makoto must solve the secrets surrounding a mysterious
laboratory, its experiments with a dangerous substance called "Exotic
Matter", and the dark forces that intend to use those powers to unleash a
global nightmare!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Lupin III: The Mystery Of Mamo (Discotek Media) "The world's most
wanted master thief, Lupin the Third is dead! Despite a coroner's report,
Interpol Inspector Zenigata is skeptical and discovers that Lupin is
actually alive and well and stealing! But who had set up Lupin's death and
why? For now, questions are set aside, as Lupin, Jigen and Goemon
immediately embark to Egypt to pilfer a stone artifact from a pyramid, with
Zenigata in hot pursuit. Fujiko, lured by the promise of eternal youth and
beauty by the sinister and enigmatic scientist known as Mamo, doublecrosses
Lupin and steals the stone."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Ms. Koziumi Loves Ramen Noodles (Discotek Media ) "Koizumi is a
beautiful, unsociable high school girl that has secret, intense passion for
ramen, attracting the attention of some of her classmates."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
My Hero Academia Season Five Part One (Funimation, TV-14) "The
rivalry between Class 1-A and Class 1-B heats up in a joint training battle.
With wildcard Shinso competing on both sides for a shot at joining the Hero
Course, this showdown might just be a toss-up."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+DVD+Digital
One Piece Season 11 Voyage 7 (Funimation, TV-14) "As Leo
rushes to save Mansherry, the Straw Hats and their allies take on the
remaining members of the Don Quixote Pirates! Doflamingo unleashes on Law.
Franky tries to destroy the SMILE Factory but is forced to face off with
Señor Pink. Kyros continues his fight against Diamante, finally fulfilling a
lifelong promise. Zoro launches a last-chance attack on Pica—with a little
help from some allies."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Otherside Picnic (Funimation, TV-14) "Moments from death, Sorawo is
saved by the mysterious Toriko in the Otherside. Discovering a beautiful but
monster-filled dimension, they set out to explore this nightmare realm
together. What they encounter could bring enlightenment—or drive them mad!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Rick and Morty The Complete Seasons 1-5 (Warner Bros, TV-MA) "Welcome to the world of Rick and Morty, a genius inventor grandfather and his less than genius grandson. Missing for nearly 20 years, Rick arrives at his daughter’s doorstep looking to move in, but her husband isn’t too thrilled. Rick converts the garage into his lab and involves Morty in his insane adventures."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Sing 2 (Universal, PG) " Buster Moon and his friends must
persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of
a new show." FORMATS: 4K UHD+Blu-Ray+Digital, Blu-Ray+DVD+Digital, DVD,
Blu-Ray CE, Digital
Street Sharks The Complete Series (Discotek Media) "When an
evil genetic-engineer, Dr. Paradigm, illegally experiments with an
untested DNA genetic formula, four brothers are accidentally transformed
into monstrous half shark – half humans! Delighted with his success, the
diabolical madman seeks to alter nature and tailor all humanity into sea
creatures of his own design and control! The Bolton brothers – John,
Bobby, Coop and Clint – team up to stop Dr. Paradigm and his deadly
Seaviates from transforming the citizens of Fission City into mutants with
no free will."
FORMATS SD Blu-Ray*
Skull Face Bookseller Honda San (Discotek Media) "Honda-san is at
war - with business, with out-of-print books, and with people who love
manga! Who knew there were so many laughs to be found at the manga counter
of a bookstore?! These are the day-to-day happenings that take place at a
certain bookstore where the love of manga is abundant. Running out of
popular volumes, stocking new collector’s editions, coordinating with
publishers and co-workers, and of course dealing with all sorts of
eccentric customers. A semi-autobiographical account from the manga
author’s own experiences as a bookstore employee, this is a light-hearted
look into the exciting world of Japanese manga/literature... retail."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Tomorrow's Joe: The Movie 2 (Discotek Media) "Joe Yabuki has
been missing for six months since his bout with rival Rikiishi Toru, but
he can't stay out of the boxing ring for long. Joe returns to train at the
gym under Namidabashi Bridge, but due to unsettled trauma from his last
fight, he can't punch his opponents' faces without getting sick. Carlos
Rivera, otherwise known as the "beltless champion", is scheduled to fight
the World Champion, but when Joe gets a chance to spar with him, it sparks
a new rivalry for both of them. Joe comes to set his sights on Jose
Mendoza, the same World Champion that Carlos would fight, so that he may
burn so brightly there'll be no embers left."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Also Released
* Blu-ray Encoded in Standrad Definition, may not be compatible with all players
Upcoming Releases
All Release dates are subject to change. Listed Dates are for US
release unless stated otherwise. Digital releases may be earlier.
Mega Zone 23 (AnimeEigo) May 10
Demon Slayer The Movie Mugen Train CE (Funimation) Blu-Ray April 4
(UK)
Flee (Curzon Artificial Eye)
Blu-Ray, DVD April 11 [UK]
Only Yesterday STEEBOOK
(GKIDS) Blu-Ray April 19
The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya STEELBOOK (GKIDS) Blu-Ray April 19
That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime S2 Pt 1 (Funimation) April 19
The God Of High School (Viz)
April 19
Knights Of Sidonia Love Woven In The Stars (Funimation) Blu-Ray April 12
Heavy Metal/ Heavy Metal 2000 (Sony) 4K+Blu-ray April 19
Haibane Renmei (Standard
Blu-Ray) (MVM) April 25 (UK)
Cats Eye: The Complete First Series (Discotek Media) Blu-Ray April 26
City Hunter 91 (Discotek Media)
Blu-Ray April 26
Constantine: House Of Mystery (Warner Bros) May 3
Belle (GKIDS/Shout Factory)
Digital May 3, Blu-Ray May 17
Nana Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks) May 17
Lupin III Part 1: The Classic Adventures (Discotek Media) May 31
Astro Boy (1981-82) (Discotek Media) May 31
Double Dragon (Discotek Media) May 31
Poupelle Of Chimney Town (Eleven Arts/Shout Factory) Digital May 3, Blu-Ray May 31
El Hazard The Wanderers (RightStuf) June 14
Sailor Moon: The Complete First Season( Viz) June 14
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Ghost in The Shell (4k) £24.99
Rick and Morty Season 2 £8.99
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