Funimation has a lot landing in October with the debut of both Escaflowne and Code Geass as they get some big editions and there’s a good bit more beyond that as well – including the Strike Witches movie finally arriving! Not all the details have been posted to their retail site yet but the basics are all here along with finalized cover artwork.
Escaflowne The Movie – $34.98 – 10/18/16
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Plot concept: Hitomi Kanzaki is depressed. She feels isolated from her friends and family, and wants nothing more than to disappear. From her melancholy, the otherworldly presence of Lord Folken is summoned, and she is spirited away to the foreign world of Gaea. On Gaea, Hitomi is both feared and worshipped as the legendary Winged Goddess: a powerful being who can call to life the mystical Dragon Armor, Escaflowne. Hitomi is bewildered by the strange new world, where ships fly through the air, cat women walk and talk, and her apparent role as a goddess makes her a prized possession for several nefarious organizations. Hitomi finds a kindred spirit in the vengeful and headstrong King Van, who has sworn an oath of revenge against the Black Dragon Clan, who destroyed Van’s kingdom. Now, Van lives by the sword. And with Hitomi by his side, Van and Escaflowne will either lead the world of Gaea to harmony, or destruction.
Escaflowne Part One – $54.98 – 10/18/16
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Plot concept: Hitomi Kanzaki is a typical girl who runs on the track team and has an affinity for tarot reading. When a young man suddenly appears bringing a dragon along with him, Hitomi’s fate is forever altered. She is swept away in a beam of light and taken to a new world known as Gaea. Gaea is a strange world; here humanoid animals can walk and talk, and soldiers fight in giant mecha suits known as Guymelefs. Hitomi finds herself in the country of Fanelia where a strange young man, named Van Fanel is soon to be king. But misfortune befalls Fanelia when invisible enemies attack, burning the kingdom to the ground. Hitomi is now in a world on the brink of war. And she may have the power to stop it. Using the magnificent Guymelef Escaflowne, Van and Hitomi must find a way to stop the evil Zaibach Empire and get Hitomi back home. But she’ll have to hone her powers and learn how delicate fate and destiny truly are.
Escaflowne Part Two – $54.98 – 10/18/16
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Plot concept: The world of Gaea is on the brink of war. As evil Zaibach continues to lay waste to the lands, Hitomi and Van must use the magnificent Guymelef Escaflowne to stop them. With the help of the handsome knight Allen and their comrades, they embark on a journey to find the Mystic Valley and the secret of Atlantis. But even with Hitomi’s powers and ability to see into the future, it is no easy task”especially when Van’s own brother, Folken, is also hunting him. As Hitomi hones her powers, she finds that it becomes harder to cope. Seeing the death of people she’s come to know is hard to handle. On top of it all, her heart cannot decide between the handsome Allen or the brash Van. Her destiny could very well rely on that one choice. And there’s still the matter of getting her back home! Can the world of Gaea be saved, or will the ravages of war tear it apart?
Escaflowne The Complete Series + Movie – Collector’s Edition – $179.98 – 10/18/16
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Plot concept: A sweeping tale of love and war, The Vision of Escaflowne was a seminal series that influenced anime’s worldwide popularity. Directed by Kazuki Akane, this beautifully animated adventure features epic music, memorable characters, and an unforgettable love story. Hitomi Kanzaki is an ordinary high school girl who runs track and has an affinity for tarot reading. But when a brash young man named Van appears from a beam of light at her high school, Hitomi is spirited away to a myserious new world called Gaea. On Gaea, Hitomi is a stranger in a strange land. Soldiers in magnificent armored mechs, or Guymelefs, wreak havoc around her. Humanoid animals walk and talk like people, and foreign empires are embroiled in an increasingly violent war. On top of that, Hitomi discovers her ability to read tarot cards is due to a secret power more potent than she’d ever imagined, and her newfound ability makes her both an asset and a target. To save the world of Gaea and return to her own, Hitomi must unravel the mystery of her powers, Van’s past, and the powerful Escaflowne.
In Search of the Lost Future The Complete Series – $54.98
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Attack on Titan Part 1 – BD/DVD Combo + UV – $34.98
Extras: Trailers
Plot concept: When the Titans first attacked, life for mankind was forever changed. Fearing the massive man-eating humanoids, survivors constructed three enormous walls for protection. From that point on, humanity lived safely behind the walls”for the time being. A century later, life is peaceful. Eren and his friends live inside the walls, yearning to explore beyond the borders they’ve always known. But the opportunity comes sooner than expected when a Colossal Titan appears above the wall. With a single kick the barricade is pierced, allowing a swarm of titans to pour in and devour their newly exposed prey. Witnessing the devastation, Eren and his friends vow to destroy the man-eating terrors. The future looks bleak, but there’s more to Eren than meets the eye: he may be humanity’s last hope against extinction.
One Piece Collection Seventeen – $34.98 – 10/11/16
Extras: Episode 398 Commentary, One Piece in the Booth: with Sonny Strait, Episode 405 Commentary, Episode 412 Commentary, A Day in the Life of Zzzzoro, Episode 417 Commentary, Textless Opening Song – Share the World
Plot concept: Luffy turns a mermaid auction into a pirate-style brawl when he knocks the snot out of a celestial dragon. The punch heard ˜round the island may have saved Camie, but it lands the Straw Hats squarely in the sights of the marines! Fellow pirates Trafalgar Law and Eustass Captain Kid buy the crew some time to escape, but the situation gets tricky when an army of Kuma-clone Pacifistas hit the scene. Things couldn’t get much worse for the Straw Hats. Or could they? Luffy is forced to watch in horror as Bartholomew Kuma makes his beloved friends vanish one by one until the rubberman ends up a lonely castaway on the island of Amazon Lily. After interrupting the sacred bathing hour of the gorgeous Warlord Boa Hancock, Luffy faces the very real fate of being turned to stone!
Level E The Complete Series – S.A.V.E. – $29.98 – 10/11/16
Extras: Japanese Live Action promo video, Voice actor commentary for 2 episodes, Cast interview
Plot concept: Do you love a good prank? Does your sense of humor border on sadistic? Then you’ll love Level E, a hilariously twisted new series from the creator of Yu Yu Hakusho and Hunter X Hunter that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen! This extraterrestrial adventure follows the alien genius, Prince Baka (masterfully portrayed by anime legend Vic Mignogna) as he turns life on Earth into his own personal laugh track. The Prince has the biggest brain in the galaxy, and he’s also a sadistic prankster who loves to make humans squirm. Anime fans will fall hard for this nostalgic, undeniably clever series that spoofs the television shows, video games, and superheroes they loved as kids. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll remember that thing you did that was super mean “ but also super hilarious. (Don’t worry, you won’t get grounded.) So yeah, Level E. The alien invasion has begun. Prepare to die “ laughing.
Lupin the Third – The Woman Called Fujiko Mine The Complete Series – Anime Classics – $44.98 – 10/11/16
Extras: Episode 06 Commentary (Brina Palencia, Josh Grelle), Episode 09 Commentary (Christopher R. Sabat, Sonny Strait), Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine Cast Reunion (English 2.0), Fujiko Mine at OkraTron 5000 (English 2.0), Textless Opening Song, Textless Closing Song
Plot concept: She’s a thief. A killer. A saint and a scandal. She’s whatever you need her to be to get the job done. After sizing you up with one sinful glance, she disarms you with a touch. You’re powerless to resist. She’s walking seduction, with an insatiable itch for the priceless and a fetish for mischief. She takes your breath away to get what she wants. She takes everything else just because she can. It’s all in a night’s work for the woman called Fujiko Mine. She’s the slinky, sultry thread that holds Lupin III’s crew together “ and this is the heist that started it all.
Strike Witches The Movie – BD/DVD Combo – $34.98 – 10/4/16
Extras: Original Theatrical Promotional Video, Blu-ray/DVD Promotional Video
Plot concept: The Neuroi, a large and dangerous alien race, still roam parts of the world leaving destruction in their path. The Strike Witches”a group of girls with extraordinary powers, formidable weapons, and advanced aircraft appendages”have made great strides against the Neuroi. But the war against them still rages on. Yoshika Miyafuji was once a member of the Strike Witches and sacrificed the ability to use her powers in a major fight against the Neuroi. Unable to fight, she now wishes to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor and continue to help people. When new soldier and witch Shizuka Hattori comes to escort her to a prestigious European medical school, their journey becomes far more dangerous than originally planned. The Neuroi have changed, and their abilities are far stronger than before. Can the Strike Witches comes together once again to face their enemy? Or will they be able to without Yoshika’s abilities?
Jinsei Complete Series – BD/DVD Combo – SUB only – $49.98 – 10/4/16
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Plot concept: From the studio behind Dagashi Kashi and My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too! comes a slice of life chock full of adorable girls, humor, and helpful advice. Yuki Akamatsu desperately needs to work on his social interactions”at least according to the 2nd Newspaper Club president. And by that, she means getting him a girlfriend! After a barrage of personal insults, she assigns him to work the Life Counseling section of the paper. Yuki has no idea what this really means for him until he meets the three cuties responsible for providing advice. Rino Endo specializes in the sciences, Fumi Kujo covers humanities, while Izumi Suzuki handles the world of sports”and snacks! Unfortunately, these three girls cannot agree on anything. Which means Yuki has to keep them on track and guide them to the answers that will help their classmates in need. Can he survive the onslaught of their boisterous personalities and compromising positions a plenty? There’s only so much a teenage boy can take!
Code Geass Season One – Blu-ray – $64.98 – 10/4/16
Extras: U.S. Voice Actor Interviews: Johnny Yong Bosch, Yuri Lowenthal, Kate Higgins, Karen Strassman, Textless Opening Songs: ‘’COLORS’’ Ver. 1, ”COLORS” Ver. 2, ”Kaidokufunou”, ”Hitomi no Tsubasa”, Textless Closings Songs: ”COLORS”, ”Yukyou Seishun Ka”, ”Kaidokufunou”, ”Mosaic Kakera” Ver. 1, ”Mosaic Kakera” Ver. 2
Plot concept: In 2017, parts of the world are under the control of the Holy Britannian Empire. Japan is now known as Area 11, the proud people treated as lower class citizens. Lelouch Lamperouge was once a Britannian prince but when his mother was assassinated, he was left in Japan and thought to be dead. After getting caught up in a terrorist attack, he encounters a strange girl known as C.C., who grants him the power of Geass and the ability to command others. With his newfound powers, Lelouch becomes Zero, a rebel leader for justice, and forms his own anti-government group. His goals are simple: get answers about his mother’s murder and make a world that is worthy of his beloved little sister, Nunnally. Even with his Geass, Lelouch will encounter countless challenges. But nothing can prepare him to face his former best friend, Sazaku Kururugi, a Japanese citizen…and soldier of Britannia? The power of Geass: Is it a blessing…or a curse?
Code Geass Season One – DVD – $54.98 – 10/4/16
Extras: U.S. Voice Actor Interviews: Johnny Yong Bosch, Yuri Lowenthal, Kate Higgins, Karen Strassman, Textless Opening Songs: ‘’COLORS’’ Ver. 1, ”COLORS” Ver. 2, ”Kaidokufunou”, ”Hitomi no Tsubasa”, Textless Closings Songs: ”COLORS”, ”Yukyou Seishun Ka”, ”Kaidokufunou”, ”Mosaic Kakera” Ver. 1, ”Mosaic Kakera” Ver. 2
Plot concept: In 2017, parts of the world are under the control of the Holy Britannian Empire. Japan is now known as Area 11, the proud people treated as lower class citizens. Lelouch Lamperouge was once a Britannian prince but when his mother was assassinated, he was left in Japan and thought to be dead. After getting caught up in a terrorist attack, he encounters a strange girl known as C.C., who grants him the power of Geass and the ability to command others. With his newfound powers, Lelouch becomes Zero, a rebel leader for justice, and forms his own anti-government group. His goals are simple: get answers about his mother’s murder and make a world that is worthy of his beloved little sister, Nunnally. Even with his Geass, Lelouch will encounter countless challenges. But nothing can prepare him to face his former best friend, Sazaku Kururugi, a Japanese citizen…and soldier of Britannia? The power of Geass: Is it a blessing…or a curse?
Code Geass Seasons One & Two – Blu-ray – Collector’s Edition – $139.98 – 10/4/16
Extras: Stage 01 Audio Commentary, Stage 04 Audio Commentary, Stage 05 Audio Commentary , Stage 08 Audio Commentary , Stage 11 Audio Commentary , Stage 14 Audio Commentary, Stage 19 Audio Commentary , Stage 21 Audio Commentary, Picture Drama Episode 1, Picture Drama: Stage 3.25, Picture Drama: Stage 4.33, Picture Drama: Stage 6.75 , Picture Drama: Stage 8.75 , Picture Drama: Stage 9.33, Picture Drama: Stage 9.75, Picture Drama Stage 22.25 , Picture Drama Stage 23.95, U.S. Voice Actor Interviews: Johnny Yong Bosch, Yuri Lowenthal, Kate Higgins, Karen Strassman, Textless Opening Songs: ”COLORS” Ver. 1, ”COLORS” Ver. 2, ”Kaidokufunou”, ”Hitomi no Tsubasa”, Textless Closings Songs: ”COLORS ”, ”Yukyou Seishun Ka”, ”Kaidokufunou”, ”Mosaic Kakera” Ver. 1, ”Mosaic Kakera” Ver. 2, Turn 01 Audio Commentary, Turn 04 Audio Commentary, Turn 06 Audio Commentary , Turn 08 Audio Commentary , Turn 12 Audio Commentary, Turn 15 Audio Commentary , Turn 19 Audio Commentary , Turn 21 Audio Commentary , Final Turn Audio Commentary (Cast Side), Final Turn Audio Commentary (Staff Side), Picture Drama: Turn 0.923, Picture Drama: Turn 0.56 , Picture Drama: Stage 7.19 , Picture Drama: Turn 9.34 , , Picture Drama: Turn 12.59 , Picture Drama: Turn 12.31 , Picture Drama: Turn 19.02 , Picture Drama: Turn 22.05
Picture Drama: Turn 25.01, Extra Flash: Baba Theater Redux Episodes 1-9, Broadcast Version of Next Turn (1-24), Textless Opening Songs: ”O2”, ”WORLD END” Ver. 1, ”WORLD END” Ver. 2
Textless Closing Songs: ”Shiawase Neiro”, ”Waga Routashi Aku no Hana” Ver. 1, ”Waga Routashi Aku no Hana” Ver. 2
Plot concept: In 2017, parts of the world are under the control of the Holy Britannian Empire. Japan is now known as Area 11, the proud people treated as lower class citizens. Lelouch Lamperouge was once a Britannian prince but when his mother was assassinated, he was left in Japan and thought to be dead. After getting caught up in a terrorist attack, he encounters a strange girl known as C.C., who grants him the power of Geass and the ability to command others. With his newfound powers, Lelouch becomes Zero, a rebel leader for justice, and forms his own anti-government group. His goals are simple: get answers about his mother’s murder and make a world that is worthy of his beloved little sister, Nunnally. Even with his Geass, Lelouch will encounter countless challenges. But nothing can prepare him to face his former best friend, Sazaku Kururugi, a Japanese citizen…and soldier of Britannia? The power of Geass: Is it a blessing…or a curse?
Code Geass Season Two – Blu-ray – $64.98
Extras: Turn 01 Audio Commentary, Turn 04 Audio Commentary, Turn 06 Audio Commentary , Turn 08 Audio Commentary , Turn 12 Audio Commentary , Turn 15 Audio Commentary , Turn 19 Audio Commentary , Turn 21 Audio Commentary , Final Turn Audio Commentary (Cast Side), Final Turn Audio Commentary (Staff Side), Picture Drama: Turn 0.923, Picture Drama: Turn 0.56 , Picture Drama: Stage 7.19, Picture Drama: Turn 9.34 , Picture Drama: Turn 12.59 , Picture Drama: Turn 12.31 , Picture Drama: Turn 19.02 , Picture Drama: Turn 22.05 , Picture Drama: Turn 25.01, Extra Flash: Baba Theater Redux Episodes 1-9, Broadcast Version of Next Turn (1-24), Textless Opening Songs: ”O2”, ”WORLD END” Ver. 1, ”WORLD END” Ver. 2, Textless Closing Songs: ”Shiawase Neiro”, ”Waga Routashi Aku no Hana” Ver. 1, ”Waga Routashi Aku no Hana” Ver. 2
Plot concept: In 2017 a.t.b. the Holy Britannian Empire has reign over half of the world. Each country they conquer is stripped of their culture, their freedom, and even their name. A beacon of hope for the people came in the form of a mysterious masked rebel named Zero and his army of Black Knights. Behind the mask is Lelouch Lamperouge, once a prince of the Britannian Empire who is hell-bent on revenge for his mother’s death and protecting his younger sister, Nunnally. He is given a gift, a power known as Geass that allows him to control the mind of anyone he looks at. It is with his Geass that his plan to bring a world worthy of his sister is close to fruition; until he faces off with knight of Britannia and his former best friend, Suzaku Kururugi. A year later, Zero is declared dead and Britannia continues its reign under this belief. The Black Knights still fight, but their numbers are severely reduced. Without Zero, hope for Japan is no more.
Code Geass Season Two – DVD – $54.98
Extras: Turn 01 Audio Commentary, Turn 04 Audio Commentary, Turn 06 Audio Commentary , Turn 08 Audio Commentary , Turn 12 Audio Commentary , Turn 15 Audio Commentary , Turn 19 Audio Commentary , Turn 21 Audio Commentary , Final Turn Audio Commentary (Cast Side), Final Turn Audio Commentary (Staff Side), Picture Drama: Turn 0.923, Picture Drama: Turn 0.56 , Picture Drama: Stage 7.19, Picture Drama: Turn 9.34 , Picture Drama: Turn 12.59 , Picture Drama: Turn 12.31 , Picture Drama: Turn 19.02 , Picture Drama: Turn 22.05 , Picture Drama: Turn 25.01, Extra Flash: Baba Theater Redux Episodes 1-9, Broadcast Version of Next Turn (1-24), Textless Opening Songs: ”O2”, ”WORLD END” Ver. 1, ”WORLD END” Ver. 2, Textless Closing Songs: ”Shiawase Neiro”, ”Waga Routashi Aku no Hana” Ver. 1, ”Waga Routashi Aku no Hana” Ver. 2
Plot concept: In 2017 a.t.b. the Holy Britannian Empire has reign over half of the world. Each country they conquer is stripped of their culture, their freedom, and even their name. A beacon of hope for the people came in the form of a mysterious masked rebel named Zero and his army of Black Knights. Behind the mask is Lelouch Lamperouge, once a prince of the Britannian Empire who is hell-bent on revenge for his mother’s death and protecting his younger sister, Nunnally. He is given a gift, a power known as Geass that allows him to control the mind of anyone he looks at. It is with his Geass that his plan to bring a world worthy of his sister is close to fruition; until he faces off with knight of Britannia and his former best friend, Suzaku Kururugi. A year later, Zero is declared dead and Britannia continues its reign under this belief. The Black Knights still fight, but their numbers are severely reduced. Without Zero, hope for Japan is no more.
BLOOD-C The Complete Series – S.A.V.E. – $29.98
Extras: Episode 06 Commentary, Episode 12 Commentary, Original Commercials, Promotional Videos, Textless Songs
Plot concept: The creators of Blood “ the Last Vampire and Blood+ team up with renowned powerhouse CLAMP to inject beauty into a chilling new addition to the Blood line. Horrifying beasts with a hunger for human flesh prey on the citizens of a quiet town. In moonlit twilight, Saya slays the monsters and returns home drenched in blood. As the attacks increase in frequency and intensity, her enemies relay cryptic messages about a broken contract. Limbs are torn from flesh and skulls are crushed and devoured while the huntress struggles with paralyzing visions and gaping holes in her memory. When the humans Saya promised to protect reveal the sickening truth about her role in the violence, she learns her mission isn’t as clear cut as she thought”and her most sadistic foe of all is so close she can taste it.
BLOOD-C The Movie – S.A.V.E. – $24.98 – 10/4/16
Extras: U.S. Actor & Staff Commentary, NoNeNoNe Theater Parts 1-6, Promotional Videos, Original Teaser, Original Trailer
Plot concept: Combining killer action from the creators of Ghost in the Shell with hauntingly beautiful art from the makers of X, this award-winning film is the latest masterpiece in the Blood: The Last Vampire franchise. Saya is part human, part monster, and has one thing on her mind: REVENGE. Visions of twisted experiments and creatures slaughtering everyone she loved fuel her thirst for vengeance. With blade in hand and rage boiling in her veins, she tracks her tormentor to Tokyo”where flesh-hungry beasts have begun to feed. There, she joins a group of young hackers hunting for the same man. As Saya slices her way through lies, traps, flesh, and bone, how much blood will she shed to cut down the mastermind behind her madness?
