Funimation has a new Essentials edition release coming up on August 13th, 2019 with the complete Akiba’s Trip show coming out as a Blu-ray-only set. Priced at $29, the bilingual set now has its packaging revealed that firms up the extras which includes the commentary, promos, commercials, and the clean opening and closing sequences.
Check out our review of the series.
The series is directed by Hiroshi Ikehata based on the series composition by Kazuho Hyoudou. Hajime Natsumi will be handling the character designs and Gonzo will be producing the animation.
The Japanese cast includes Haruki Ishiya as Tamotsu Denkigai, Rie Takahashi as Matome Manseika, Marika Kōno as Niwaka Denkigai, Yuki Nagaku as Arisa Ahokainen, Misaki Kuno as Tasujin Ratu and Jouji Nakata as Kage-san.
The series was directed by Clifford Chapin with Jared Hedges writing. The English cast includes Alejandro Saab as Tamotsu Denkigai, Jad Saxton as Matome Mayonaka, Natalie Hoover as Arisa Ahokainen, and Bryn Apprill as Niwaka Denkigai.
Plot Concept: Based on the hit game comes a new series about the danger lurking in the otaku heaven of Akihabara. Bugged Ones—creatures with the ability to take over anyone they bite—seek their prey in this anime fan’s paradise. When Tamotsu Denkigai encounters one, he nearly loses his life until the mysterious Matome Mayonaka revives him! Now part vampire, he forms a group to protect the streets of Akiba.
