Fans of Bubblegum Crisis may well wonder what the differences are between all the “collected” and remastered editions that’s still floating around on online shops. Aside from all the new content (see below) produced for Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Edition, being handled by MediaOCD, if you already have the crowdfunded release, this latest includes all three music video compilations and brand new packaging!
The good news for owners of previous editions is that there’s a coupon code to get an incredible discount for this new one! For more information, please visit the official website. And if that’s not enough, there’s even a brand new tee-shirt to show your love for this fond 90s classic that can be ordered through this distributor!
From the Press Release:
Originally released in Japan starting in 1987, and an OVA (Original Video Animation) mega-hit among the early American anime scene, Bubblegum Crisis is the show that put AnimEigo on the map. Over the years the series, and its unique noir blend of mecha, cute girls, 80s J-pop, and cyberpunk dystopia, has inspired countless imitators. It stands as a seminal work in the world of Japanese science fiction and is a landmark part of anime history.
The AnimEigo Perfect Collection Blu-ray edition features all 8 episodes of the original series presented in full 1080p HD and includes a new video interview with the renowned character designer, Kenichi Sonoda, and a 50-page book filled with additional interviews and insightful liner notes.
Pre-orders for Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Edition can be made at:
https://www.mediaocd.com/bubblegum-crisis
A Cyberpunk Anime Classic by a Who’s Who of Anime Bubblegum Crisis features character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (Riding Bean, Gunsmith Cats, Gall Force), production design by Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed, Full Metal Alchemist, Space Pirate Captain Harlock 2013), direction by Katsuhito Akiyama (Armitage III), Masami Obari (Detonator Orgun), Fumihiko Takayama (Patlabor III), Jun Okada, Hiroaki Goda (Oh My Goddess!), with music by Koji Makaino (Oh My Goddess!), and mechanical designs by Sonoda, Aramaki and Hideki Kakinuma (Detonator Orgun).
The success of the series spawned several sequel series that included AD Police Files, Parasite Dolls, and Bubblegum Crash (also distributed by AnimEigo)
A Japanese Anime Cyberpunk Classic
It is the year 2032 A.D. Like a Phoenix, the city of MegaTokyo is rising from the ashes of a devastating earthquake. In the twisted canyons of the megalopolis, the Knight Sabers, a small band of high-tech mercenaries, fight a lonely battle against the evil GENOM Corporation and its sinister androids, the Boomers. Venture into an all too probable future, where technology has run amuck, and emotion is all that separates Man from Machine.
Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Edition Blu-Ray Bonus Features:
- Full 8-episode anime series
- Hurricane Live 2032 and 2033 music video
- Original vintage promos for Episodes 4 & 5
- Bye 2 Knight Sabers – Holiday in Bali voice actor special
- Recut music video (HD) collection
- Blu-ray trailer
- New interview with Designer Kenichi Sonoda
- 50-page booklet with interviews and original
- AnimEigo liner notes
- Navigable art galleries
- New packaging and menus