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MediaOCD’s Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Edition is Ready to Burst!

No anime fan should be without Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Edition in their collection for the simple reason: their music defined the 90s and explains why the Knight Sabers are still beloved today!

Release Date: February 11, 2025

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. Continue reading “MediaOCD’s Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Edition is Ready to Burst!”

In Canada, Anime Streaming Provider Crunchyroll is Partnering With Telus!

Want anime on the go? If so, then Crunchyroll’s expansion into the Canadian telecommunications market is big!

Crunchyroll, the ultimate brand for anime fans worldwide, has announced a partnership with TELUS, which allows anime fans in Canada to sign up to the streaming platform directly through their TELUS account.

Anime is experiencing massive growth across the world, with 15 million subscribers to Crunchyroll on a monthly basis. TELUS is the first Canadian provider to offer Crunchyroll as a seamless add-on for its customers, making it easier than ever for anime fans in Canada to join the platform.

Dr Stone Science Future KV This announcement comes just in time for Crunchyroll’s massive winter anime season, which includes Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, the hit dark fantasy series returning to follow Sung Jinwoo as he masters his necromancer abilities; Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, the final season of the hit apocalyptic science series; The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, where Maomao’s keen intellect and daring instincts unravel even more palace mysteries — all alongside more than 40 series premiering new episodes weekly just after their Japanese broadcast.

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In 2025, Aquarion Myth of Emotions Series Will Arrive & Songs Announced!

Fans don’t have to wait long for Aquarion Myth of Emotions Series as its set for debut next month!

Aquarion Myth of Emotions Movie Poster Back when the Aquarion series started, some fans wondered if it would be the same as Neon Genesis Evangelion, and thankfully, the two are dissimilar. In what’s different lays in whether the series is about the end of the world, or kidnapping individuals to further the enemy’s gain. The next instalment is coming and it’s titled Aquarion Myth of Emotions!

As both series have their own loyal following, I’m interested in seeing what the producers will do for its anniversary year. This giant robot series created by Shōji Kawamori (Macross series) and SATELIGHT has a style I really like, and I’ll admit, I’m behind. Over the holidays, now will be the best time to get caught up! This series is also on Crunchyroll.

January will see the premiere of the fourth entry, and earlier this week a special event screened the first episode and included a talk show revealing the opening and ending theme song performers.

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RailGods of Hysterra or Horror on the Orient Express? Either Way, the Latter Has Not Become A Videogame Yet!

Are you daring enough to wait in order to explore and do battle with the Great Old Ones in Railgods of Hysterra?

No date has been set for RailGods of Hysterra, a cooperative base-building survival action videogame, but it’s safe to say it won’t be like Horror on the Orient Express! This role playing game published by Chaosium Inc., takes months to get through, but for the electronic version from Troglobytes Games, maybe the adventure can be finished over a weekend. And best of all, not all of the action will take place on board a train! Players will have to take to the streets to investigate the strange goings on.

This release from first-time publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment will be available for the PC via Steam and PlayStation 5.

From the Press Release:

Enter a ruined world of ghoulish horrors wrought by the Great Old Ones: ancient cosmic beings beyond human comprehension that took over the world. Survive procedurally generated nightmarish environments, face the wrath of eldritch abominations, and forge a bond with the RailGod – a roaming fortress composed of steel and flesh forged through arcane and obscure rituals.

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Sailing into Danger with Cthulhu’s Reach Devil Reef!

Don’t sail away with me in Cthulhu’s Reach Devil Reef because the eldrich terrors hidden here will drive you insane!

Cthulhu’s Reach Devil Reef Title Card — **Act I is available now for $9.99 USD with English language support, and Act II on Steam (PC) Early Access Dec 10, 2024.**

Cthulhu’s Reach Devil Reef, the Lovecraftian action-roguelike co-op dungeon crawler from developer The Fine Arc, conjures up a publishing partnership with First Break Labs and crawls into Act II, available on PC via Steam Early Access Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Hunt down a sweet deal while the game is 15% off in Steam’s Autumn Sale from Nov. 27 to Dec. 4.

Stuck with enormous debt and a greedy gangster to pay off, it’s time to accept misfortune and risk it all to find the hidden treasure of Devil Reef. Travel to the creepy seaside town of Innsmouth and venture deeper and deeper into the daunting unknown, where piles of gold may await… under the watchful eye of lurking eldritch horrors.

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All Macross All The Time with Macross Frontier Nyan Nyan Greatest☆Hits!

Macross Frontier Nyan Nyan Greatest☆Hits! will be released on Ranka Lee’s Birthday, on April 29, 2025.

Macross Frontier is getting a new album. Despite the anime series being off the air, the subsequent movies have kept the love alive, and with Macross Frontier Nyan Nyan Greatest☆Hits album, there’s new tracks! Included are the theme song from the film Labyrinth of Time, “Labyrinth of Time,” “Sacrifice,” and “Good job!”

This release will be available in three editions: a limited-edition “Deculture” boxset, a special-edition, and a standard edition. The limited-edition boxset comes in a memorial box and includes the new album, a bonus drama CD with cover songs, a blu-ray disc, and an acrylic figure. The special-edition comes with the album and bonus drama CD in a decorative case.

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