The summer 2019 anime series Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace note wrapped up awhile ago here and in Japan and now Aniplex USA has revealed their home video release plans for it here. The fourteen-episode series is getting a single Blu-ray box set release that arrives on December 15th, 2020 priced at $174.98. It’ll have a sell-through price of $139.98 and this will be a bilingual set that includes the English dub in addition to the Japanese language track.
The set comes with a special booklet and illustrations for the package by the character designer, Jun Nakai.
Check out the packaging for it and the trailer for it below. The English cast has not yet been revealed.
Makoto Katou directed based on the series composition by Ukyou Kodachi. Jun Nakai served as the character designer with TROYCA handling the animation production. Yuki Kaijura was on board with the music for it.
The Japanese cast includes Daisuke Namikawa as Lord El-Melloi II-sei, Reina Ueda as Gray, Daisuke Ono as Addo, Inori Minase as Reines El-Melloi Archisorte, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Flatt Escardos, Seiichirou Yamashita as, Swin Grashate, Yuusuke Kobayashi as Caules Forvedge Yggdmillennia, and Daisuke Hirakawa as Melvin Waynes.
The series is based on the novel series by Makoto Sanda with artwork by Mineji Sakamoto which began in 2014. It has eight volumes out as of this writing and a manga by Tou Azuma that began in 2017.
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Plot Concept: Waver Velvet from Fate/Zero returns as Lord El-Melloi II to a world of magical mystery and intrigue. Years after the Fourth Holy Grail War of Fate/Zero, Waver Velvet—the boy who fought alongside Iskandar, the King of Conquerors—has assumed the title Lord El Melloi II. In this position, he takes on myriad magical and mystical mysteries for the Clock Tower, the mecca of the magecraft world.
Based on the popular novel by Makoto Sanda, this incredible story has finally been adapted into an animated title. This series sees the beloved “Rail Zeppelin” arc brought to life, along with original episodes to lead into this exciting story. Prepare yourself! This epic adventure is about to leave the station
Check out the Japanese packaging for its six-volume release: