The first season and the OVA for Hakuoki are getting some new releases in Japan where NBC Universal is now setting up for a new special edition priced release. The first season previously saw a Blu-ray box set release way back in December 2013 where it was priced at just under 19,000 yen. Now, a new edition is set for an August 31st, 2022 release where it’ll be priced at half that at 10,000 yen.
This will be a four-disc set that comes with the clean theme songs, the SSL release, and the previews for the theatrical version along with the various audio commentaries. It’s also listing the bonus CD will be included as well.
Plot concept: Disguised as a man, Chizuru Yukimura has come to Kyoto searching for her missing father, a doctor who developed a magical elixir that increases the drinker’s speed, strength, and healing abilities. Instead of her father, however, she stumbles across a battle between the Shinsengumi and the Furies, evil vampire-like creatures of their own making.
It turns out the Shinsengumi are also searching for her father, and when they discover who she is, they decide to take her into their custody for safekeeping. But her sex is not the only secret Chizuru has, and as more and more Furies begin appearing in Kyoto and the situation becomes ever deadlier, the Shinsengumi may find that the Furies are the least of their problems!
[Source: Hakuoki Seasons 1 & 2 BD-Boxes & DVD-Sets; OVA DVD-Set]
