Out This Week: Sing 2, Cat's Eye, City Hunter 91, Hypnosis Mic and More
It's another big week in home releases for fans of old-school anime. Discotek Media has several titles hitting US shelves and virtual shelves this week. They include the latest volume of the popular City Hunter, and from the same creator, art-thief crime caper Cat's Eye making its Blu-Ray debut. Those who prefer their anime more up to date aren't left out, with highlights this week including Wonder Egg Priority and Hypnosis Mic.
In the UK meanwhile after a successful cinema run, Illumination's hit sequel Sing 2 arrives on disc this week.
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UK Releases For April 25, 2022
Haibane Renmei Collection (MVM, 12) “Inside the walled-off
city of Glie is Old Home, where the Haibane live. One day, unexpectedly, Rakka
appears. Confused at first, she eventually gets used to her new world. But
things will change again when one farewell comes at the end of a short
summer”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Kaiba: The Complete Series (Anime Ltd, 15) “A boy
with no name awakens with a hole through his chest, a strange marking on his
belly, and no memories. The one link to his past is a locket containing a
picture of a girl whose name he does not know. Within moments he meets Popo,
who unlike the memoryless boy has a purpose. Through Popo, the boy learns that
where he is a body without memory, in this world there are many who are only
memories with no body. The rich harvest the choice bodies, leaving only the
dregs for those down below. And yet even though he has no memories, there are
many who seem to want his life. How does he fit into this world where not even
memories might be real?”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Kakegurui: The Complete First Season (Anime Ltd, 15)”During daylight hours, an exclusive, elite private school prepares its
illustrious students for careers in business, politics, and high society. But
when darkness falls, the halls of this esteemed establishment transform into
an underground gambling den where bright-eyed youngsters learn the timeless
art of bluffing, backdoor dealings and social manipulation. In this school for
the rich and elite, money is power, and the tyrant of the betting books rules
with an iron fist. So when the beautiful Yumeko Jabami upsets the academy
hierarchy with her voracious appetite for the thrill of the gamble, the entire
student body mobilizes to send her house of cards tumbling down.”
FORMATS:
Blu-Ray
Sing 2 (Universal, U)”Buster Moon and his friends must persuade
reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new
show.”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, DVD, Digital
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US Releases For April 26, 2022
Cat’s Eye Season 1 (Discotek Media, TV-14)” The 3 Kisugi sisters, Rui, Hitomi and Ai run the Cat's Eye Cafe. They are the daughters of Michael Heinz, a painter who mysteriously disappeared in the seventies. In order to find out what happened to him, they steal each item of their father's collection from their new various owners. They send out cards labeled "Cat's Eye" to the police warning them every time they plan a theft, but still manage to escape. Inspector Toshio Utsumi, in charge of the Cat's Eye case, happens to be Hitomi's boyfriend which proves very helpful for the girls, but creates obvious problems for Hitomi's conscience.”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
City Hunter 91 (Discotek Media,TV-14) “It may not be over
till the fat lady sings, but Ryo Saeba would rather make music with a
beautiful woman. And mokkori is the sweetest music of all to City Hunter’s
ears. At least until his partner, Kaori, strikes a sour note with her trusty
100-ton hammer. Then there are the various thugs, crooks, and just plain not
nice people that want to put a permanent end to Ryo’s life. How’s a guy
supposed to get any satisfaction out of his work with all those distractions?
The streets of Shinjuku have never been safer—or more deadly.”
FORMATS:
Blu-Ray
Dragon Goes House-Hunting (Funimation, TV-14) “A
homeless dragon secures the services of a slightly evil elvish architect to
help him find a new lair, hopefully one with a fireplace!”
FORMATS:
Blu-Ray+Digital
Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle Rhyme Anima (Funimation, TV-14)”Rap group The Dirty Dawg could’ve taken over Japan—until they broke up. Now
in rival groups, they face one another for control using the power of rap and
the hypnosis mics—weaponized microphones that affect the spirit. Whose verse
will end on top?”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!: The Complete First
Season & OVA (Discotek Media, NR)”A world of action and adventure! Just, not for him. Kazuma Sato decides that
today is the day to get out of the house for a bit. Since he dies,
pointlessly, it's clearly a bad choice. The goddess who greets him in the
afterlife, however, offers him a chance to be reborn in a world not unlike
that of a video game, and as a bonus she'll even throw in a cool item or
power! Can't possibly be a bad choice, right?Except he arrives with no money
at all, dead average skills, and his "bonus" isn't useful at all--since he
picked the goddess, Aqua, herself. How are the two of them supposed to defeat
the evil Devil King and live happily ever after? Well, for them, it probably
starts with day laboring rather than adventuring. And it's only going to get
more disappointing from there!”
FORMATS Blu-Ray STEELBOOK
Lupin III: Episode 0 - First Contact (Discotek Media, NR)”A news reporter interviews Jigen about how he first met Lupin.”
FORMATS:
Blu-Ray
Mrs. Pepperpot: The Complete Series (Discotek Media, NR)”Mrs. Pepperpot shrinks to the size of a spoon! Fortunately, when it happens,
she can talk to animals!The little old lady Mrs. Pepperpot has a secret. On
occasion, and at random, she shrinks to the size of her teaspoon! But whenever
it happens, she’s able to talk to animals, from her family pets and the
friendly mice in her own house to the forest creatures outside.Mrs.
Pepperpot’s unusual ability sometimes puts her in peril, but lets her help the
village children, the animals in the forest, and even her grumpy husband in
just the right ways.”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Mushibugyo: Complete TV Series (Sentai Filmworks, TV-14)”Cleaving insects in flight with one's sword was once an impressive display
of samurai skill, but since Japan was invaded by the bug-monsters known as the
"Mushi", it's impressive just to survive a battle with one. That's the task of
the Mushibugyo, the warriors who specialize in fighting the insect scourge,
and to erase a stain he brought upon his family's honor, young Jinbei
Tsukishima is determined to join their ranks. It won't be easy, and the young
swordsman has his work cut out for him impressing a team that includes a
female ninja with a knack for explosives, a master of shikigami magic, and a
roster of other powerful fighters. On the other hand, a certain beautiful and
well-endowed innkeeper he rescues quickly becomes a fan, so at least there are
some perks.”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Show by Rock!! Stars!!: Season Four (Funimation, TV-14)”Which of your favorite rock stars will shine the brightest? All the top
bands from past seasons are back in Midi City for an epic encore, and this
battle of the bands is set to feature their cutest-*ahem*-toughest competition
yet!”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Battle of Kimluck: Season Two (Funimation,
TV-14)”Orphen is a powerful sorcerer whose sis was turned into a dragon. He'll stop
at nothing to find her, even if he has to go it alone.”
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
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