Funimation’s announced their slate of releases for June 2016 with what’ll hit as we get fully into the summer convention season. What we get this time around is certainly a bit heavier on the movie side, which is welcome, we also get some long gestating shows and some welcome arrivals with Yona of the Dawn and Gonna be the Twin-Tail among others. We’ll be updating with cover artwork in this posting as well.
Yurikuma Arashi – The Complete Series – $64.98 – 06/28/16
Extras: Episode Commentaries, Textless Opening Song – ”Ano Mori de Matteru”, Textless Closing Song – ”TERRITORY”, Promotional Videos & TV Spots
Plot concept: In a world divided between humans and hyper-intelligent, man-eating bears, Kureha attends an all-girls school and holds onto a simple wish—to spend the rest of her life with her classmate and soul mate, Sumika. But after a secret rendezvous ends in tragedy, Kureha vows to never back down on her love and put a bullet in any bear she meets.
As she plots her revenge, the bear-attack body count begins to rise and two strange girls transfer into Kureha’s class. She doesn’t know it yet, but the girls who call themselves Ginko and Lulu are actually criminal bears in disguise! As they try to win Kureha’s heart , an army of high school girls gears up to go to war with all of bear-kind and anyone else who stands up for love. At this rate, getting the yuri seal of approval from an interdimensional tribunal of cool, beautiful, sexy judges is going to be the least of their troubles.
One Piece – Collection Sixteen – $34.98 – 6/28/16
Extras: Episode Commentaries, In the Galley with the Straw Hats, Villains and Fishmen: A Peek Behind the Curtain, Textless Songs
Plot Concept: The harrowing Thriller Bark arc reaches its brutal end with a superhuman slugfest! Luffy, battered beyond belief, pushes his body past the breaking point as he seeks to save his friends and deliver the decisive blow against Gecko Moria. When the dust clears, only Zoro and Sanji are left standing to protect their fallen captain from the brutish Bartholomew Kuma. Should one of them somehow withstand a savage beating from this behemoth, the crew just might survive long enough for Sanji to meet his dream girl—a beautiful mermaid in distress named Camie! After taking her on board, the Straw Hats drop anchor at an island bursting with bubbles in the hopes of equipping their ship for underwater travel. But when Camie is kidnapped, job number one becomes saving their newest friend from the cruel clutches of the Celestial Dragons!
Selector Wixoss – Season Two – $64.98 – 06/28/16
Extras: Episode Commentaries, Promotional Videos & TV Spots, Textless Opening Song – ”world’s end, girl’s rondo”, Textless Closing Song – ”Undo -Asu e no Kioku-”
Plot concept: Ruko is back in action, and this time she wants answers! With her friend Hitoe by her side, she embarks on a quest to find out what happened to her former LRIG, Tama. Along the way she discovers the secrets behind WIXOSS and the struggles between the light and dark sides of the game. After a few shocking revelations, Ruko sets out to correct the wrongs of the game and hopefully set the LRIGs free. She’ll have to battle other Selectors in her way first, and confront the game’s malicious creator. How far will Ruko go to save the LRIGs and uncover the many secrets behind WIXOSS? The truth lies in wait, but will Ruko be able to save the LRIGs from their fate?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time – The Movie – $34.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Feature Commentary, Features with Storyboard
Plot concept: After waking up late, flunking her pop quiz, embarrassing herself on numerous occasions, and starting a fire in her home economics class, high school student Makoto Konno figures she’s just having one of those days. Just when she thinks she’s made it through, the brakes on her bike malfunction putting her on a collision course with a speeding train. The life-ending accident would have been the perfect end to the worst day ever, but the strangest thing happens—she leaps backwards in time.
After unlocking her new ability, Makoto does what any teenager would do. She re-takes tests, corrects embarrassing situations, and sleeps in as late as she wants, never thinking that her carefree time travelling could have a negative effect on the people she cares about. By the time she realizes the damage she’s done, she’ll have to race against time to set things right.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time – The Movie – Collector’s Edition – $49.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Premiere Screening Event, Direction File ”a talk with the director”, Behind the Scenes at Premiere Screening Event, Hanako Oku ”Garnet” Music Video
Plot concept: After waking up late, flunking her pop quiz, embarrassing herself on numerous occasions, and starting a fire in her home economics class, high school student Makoto Konno figures she’s just having one of those days. Just when she thinks she’s made it through, the brakes on her bike malfunction putting her on a collision course with a speeding train. The life-ending accident would have been the perfect end to the worst day ever, but the strangest thing happens—she leaps backwards in time.
After unlocking her new ability, Makoto does what any teenager would do. She re-takes tests, corrects embarrassing situations, and sleeps in as late as she wants, never thinking that her carefree time travelling could have a negative effect on the people she cares about. By the time she realizes the damage she’s done, she’ll have to race against time to set things right.
The Boy and the Beast – The Movie – DVD – $29.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Original Teaser, Japanese Trailers
Plot concept: When Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, he’s taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who’s been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite their constant bickering, Kyuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son. But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely pair will be put to the ultimate test—a final showdown that will only be won if the two can finally work together using all of their combined strength and courage.
The Boy and the Beast – The Movie – BD/DVD Combo + UV – $34.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Original Teaser, Japanese Trailers
Plot concept: When Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, he’s taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who’s been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite their constant bickering, Kyuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son. But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely pair will be put to the ultimate test—a final showdown that will only be won if the two can finally work together using all of their combined strength and courage.
Yona of the Dawn – Part One – $64.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Episode Commentaries, Promotional Videos & TV Spots, Textless Opening – ”Akatsukino Yona”, Textless Closing Song – ”Yoru”
Plot concept: From the studio behind Tokyo Ghoul and Fushigi Yugi comes the story of Yona, a typical teen—easily excitable, spoiled by her adoring father…and the sitting princess of the Kohka Kingdom. On her sixteenth birthday she plans to tell her father, the kind King Il, about her hidden love for her childhood friend, Su-won. But before she can confess her feelings, she stumbles upon her father being brutally murdered by none other than Su-won himself for the purpose of ruling the kingdom with a firmer hand. After the tragic discovery, Yona and her bodyguard Son Hak must flee the kingdom and escape the wrath of Su-won’s henchman. Now, in order to reunite the fallen kingdom, Yona and Son Hak are on the hunt for the four legendary dragons of Kohka. Along the way, Yona must shed her royal air and learn to live by the sword and bow.
Shonen Hollywood – Season One – $44.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: N/A
Plot concept: Fifteen years ago, the legendary idol group Shonen Hollywood broke the hearts of thousands of adoring fans when they retired at the height of their popularity. Now, a new group of boys has arrived at the famous Hollywood Tokyo Theater hoping to become the next generation of the famed super group. They have the looks, but will they have the drive and courage to stay optimistic in the face of an industry laced with false fronts and broken dreams? Take an introspective look at the world of idols, and follow rising stars Kakeru, Makki, Shun, Kira and Daiki as they train day and night—sacrificing the best years of their lives—for the chance to live forever as famous idols.
PSYCHO-PASS – The Movie – DVD – $29.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Commentary, Japanese Trailer
Plot concept: In a futuristic Japan, the Sibyl System is charged with keeping the peace. Using extensive surveillance and biological monitoring to gauge the likelihood that individuals will commit a crime, the police are able to use weapons called Dominators to remove potential criminals from the population before they become a problem. Confident with the success of the System within their own borders, the Japanese government has begun to export the technology to other countries, planning to ultimately spread the System across the globe.
When the state of SEAUn brings the Sibyl System in to test its effectiveness, it becomes a haven of peace and safety—for a time. Eventually, terrorists from SEAUn begin appearing in Japan, somehow slipping through the System’s security and attacking from within. Desperate for answers, Inspector Akane Tsunemori is sent overseas to bring the terrorists to justice. But when her investigation forces her into a standoff with an old ally, will she be able to pull the trigger?
PSYCHO-PASS – The Movie – BD/DVD Combo + UV – $34.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Commentary, Japanese Trailer
Plot concept: In a futuristic Japan, the Sibyl System is charged with keeping the peace. Using extensive surveillance and biological monitoring to gauge the likelihood that individuals will commit a crime, the police are able to use weapons called Dominators to remove potential criminals from the population before they become a problem. Confident with the success of the System within their own borders, the Japanese government has begun to export the technology to other countries, planning to ultimately spread the System across the globe.
When the state of SEAUn brings the Sibyl System in to test its effectiveness, it becomes a haven of peace and safety—for a time. Eventually, terrorists from SEAUn begin appearing in Japan, somehow slipping through the System’s security and attacking from within. Desperate for answers, Inspector Akane Tsunemori is sent overseas to bring the terrorists to justice. But when her investigation forces her into a standoff with an old ally, will she be able to pull the trigger?
Gonna be the Twin-Tail – The Complete Series – $64.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Episode Commentaries, Textless Opening, Textless Closing Songs
Plot concept: Soji Mitsuka is an ordinary high schooler with an extraordinary obsession. Twin tails are his fire, his air, his will to live! But when a mysterious woman from another world enlists his help to fight hideous monsters with various moe fetishes, Soji much transform into a powerful pigtailed…girl? With the help of his childhood friend, the class president, and his endless devotion to pigtails, Soji and his crew form a twin-tailed threesome to take on the monsters who feed on the “attribute power” of humans. But Soji’s new pigtailed powers come with a price; his surging popularity as the new heroin in town makes the twin-tailed trend explode, giving the monsters ample attribute powers to feed upon!
Fairy Tail – Part Twenty – $54.98 – 06/07/16
Extras: Guild Pride: Fairy Tail, Episode Commentaries, Textless Opening, Textless Closing
Plot concept: When a prestigious client requests the assistance of both Natsu and Gray, the boys momentarily set aside their differences and head to Sun Village—a city entombed by malevolent ice magic. Their investigation into the incident comes to a screeching halt when treasure hunters from the Sylph Labyrinth guild show up to stand in their way. As the wizards go toe to toe with the thieving trio, the battle quickly becomes the least of their worries—one by one the wizards are being transformed into adorable, child-sized versions of themselves! How can they hope to restore the village’s eternal flame if they can’t even fit into their armor?!
Meanwhile, dark forces are at work behind the scenes. Another guild is on the move, and they’ve set their sights on total domination of the magical world. Will Fairy Tail be able to rise to meet their challenge?
