NBC Universal Japan is handling the home video release of the fall 2016 anime series Long Riders and after bringing the show out in singles they now have a box set planned. With it just about a month away we now have a larger look at the packaging for the set with the digipak, disc silkscreening, and the two sides to it which definitely is appealing. The series is set for an August 8th, 2018 debut priced at 18,000 yen. It’s being done as a two-disc set so it’s not just a repackaging of the singles in a new form. A third disc is also being included with the bonus material.
The series previously received a six-volume release that began on December 21st, 2016 with the DVDs priced at 6,200 yen and the Blu-ray’s priced at 7,200 yen. Both formats are listed as limited edition releases.
The show was directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara based on the series composition from Takahashi Natsuko. Jiemon Futsuzawa worked on the character designs.
The Japanese cast includes Nao Touyama as Ami Kurata, Hiromi Igarashi as Aoi Niigaki, Rumi Okubo as Hinako Saijou, Yurika Kurosawa as Yayoi Ichinose and Yoko Hikasa as Saki Takamiya.
The project set Ray to perform the opening theme song for the show. She’s done a number of anime series over the years including the recent AOKANA series.
The series is based on the manga by Taishi Miyake and began back in 2012 and has five volumes released so far. It already stands out a bit because it focuses on university aged students and is looking to capitalize on the Yowamushi Pedal crowd a little bit with its focus on bicycling.
Plot concept: Ami Kurata, a first-year university student who has no athletic ability, suddenly falls in love with a folding bicycle after seeing it in front of a train station. Inspired by her newfound love, she starts saving up to buy a bicycle and to learn cycling.
Volume | Date | Extras |
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Box Set | 08/08/18 | Booklet, Audio Commentary, Clean Openings, Clean Closing, Music Video, Digest Video, Commercials, Previews |
1 | 12/21/16 | Booklet, Audio Commentary |
2 | 02/22/17 | Booklet |
3 | 03/24/17 | Booklet |
4 | 04/21/17 | Booklet |
5 | 05/24/17 | Booklet |
6 | 06/28/17 | Booklet |
[Source: Long Riders!]