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From Shout Studios’ A Place Further Than The Universe Prepares to Delight in this Special Home Video Release

The charming slice-of-life anime will have a new place in shelves as A Place Further Than The Universe Collector’s Edition arrives in select North American e-commerce stores from Anime Limited, distributed by Shout! Studios. From the renowned anime studio Madhouse (Perfect Blue, Death Note, Hunter x Hunter), the feel-good series delights viewers as the spirit of youth is captured in beautiful animation, lovable characters and an incredible adventure.

This movie follows the journey of four girls in their travels to Antarctica and is directed by Atsuko Ishizuka (Goodbye, Don Glees!, No Game No Life), with script and series composition by Jukki Hanada (Steins;Gate, Love Live! Superstar!!). The lauded original anime drama won the hearts of coming-of-age enthusiasts, as well as the 2019 Anime Trending award for Anime of the Year.

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The Deets on GKIDS/Shout! Studio’s Box Set Release Masaaki Yuasa: Five Films!

Fans wondering if they should upgrade from what they have presently to to Masaaki Yuasa: Five Films will find a few new things to like about the set.

Now Available on Amazon USA

Masaaki Yuasa is the genius who founded Science SURU with producer Eunyoung Choi in 2013, and ever since then, they have been producing wave after wave of spectacular hits. Some are visually marvelous to behold, and others have a well meaning tale in the action. I’ve been a fan since Ride the Wave and have often wondered how can I get my hands on his shorts.

But there are works of his that aren’t available until now. After a few technical difficulties on this unboxing video made, I present a look into the booklet that comes with. Other reactions are included in the footage below.

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WIT Studio’s Great Pretender is Ready to Crash, Boom, Bang onto Home Video Early 2024!

Oh-oh, yes, I’m the Great Pretender, adrift in a world of my own and the anime of the same name may well explore this and more in this deluxe release!

Shout! Studios
Release Date: March 12, 2024

Freddie Mercury isn’t the only person who claims to be “The Great Pretender.” In Japan, there’s an anime simply titled Great Pretender, to which his estate approved the use of his song, and as for how both relate, perhaps fans of this Netflix series can find out when it is released to home video in North America! The series isn’t presented in its entirety on Netflix as far as I can tell.

And for those screaming, “I Want It All” (like a certain Queen song, than just Freddie), it’s here courtesy of Shout! Studios.

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Back at Cinemas for its Anniversary, Fans Can Experience Tokyo Godfathers in 4K!

As part of AX’s ongoing Cinema Nights schedule, Tokyo Godfathers makes its return to cinema, and we got some terrific news about this release.

Tokyo Godfathers is returning to cinemas across North America from December 11 to13, and it’s sure to please. This holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Perfect Blue) celebrates its 20th anniversary with a 4K restoration under the supervision of the original art director and producers.

It’s part of Anime Expo Cinema Nights, a year-round movie event series celebrating the best new and classic anime films, and it is managed by Iconic Events Releasing, a company that specialises in bringing critically acclaimed films to the big screen.

Tickets, participating theatres, and more information are available at:

https://www.ax-cinemanights.com/

Plot Summary:

On Christmas Eve, three homeless companions stumble upon a baby girl in a garbage heap. They name her Kiyoko, and vow to care for her as they track down her family.

Haunted by memories of their own broken pasts and pursued by a cast of shadowy characters from Tokyo’s nightlife, Hana, Gin and Miyuki overcome their differences and learn to trust one another as a new, makeshift family. With the New Year fast approaching, the mystery behind baby Kiyoko deepens, and these unlikely heroes discover the surprising–and sometimes miraculous–connections that have brought them all together.

Tokyo Godfathers 20th Anniversary (English Dub)

Kaiju and Ghibli Fans Rejoice! Toho and GKIDS (Studio Ghibli) to Release Their Films in December for America.

Studio Ghibli and Toho is coming to America in December, and just who will dominate depends. The Boy and the Heron, or will it be Godzilla Minus One?

The English dubbed trailer recently dropped for Studio Ghibli‘s The Boy and the Heron and it looks good! When there’s top notch performers coming in to provide a track for those who prefer this release over the other (i.e. subtitles), it’s sure to be a hit! and I’m looking forward to check out both. You can’t go wrong with Mark Hamill! For a full list of credits, please check out GKIDS official webpage here.

As excitement builds for what is presumedly Hayao Miazaki’s final film, GKIDS is offering early screenings in select cities across the United States of America, and hopefully Cineplex Cinemas will follow suit. They have not made any formal announcements yet, but it’s safe to say there will be screenings. Fans are encouraged to contact their local major theatre chain for when it will be screening there.

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