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Next Wave of 'Dragon Ball Z' Coming to Blu-ray

Wed Aug 06, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Anime, FUNimation (all tags)

FUNimation has announced its next round of Dragon Ball Z, with a double-header of 'Tree of Might' and 'Lord of Slug' planned for Blu-ray this September.

Like the company's previous Dragon Ball Z double-feature releases, 'Dragon Ball Z: Tree of Might/Lord of Slug' will present both full-length animes on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc. FUNimation has set a September 16 street date for 'Tree of Might/Lord of slug.'

There were no tech specs or supplemental details available for the release at press time, but the previous double-feature releases have boasted full 1080p video, DTS audio and extras, so FUNimation's latest 'Dragon Ball' double-header is expected to include similar features. We'll keep you posted.

As with past 'Dragon Ball Z' releases, suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95.

You'll find preliminary specs for 'Dragon Ball Z: Tree of Might/Lord of Slug' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 16.

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Dragon Ball Z: Tree of Might/Lord Slug (Blu-ray)

'Afro Samurai' Headed to Blu-ray this August

Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
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FUNimation has set a late-August Blu-ray debut for the first season of the animated series 'Afro Samurai.'

Previously released on Blu-ray in Japan by Pony Canyon, FUNimation will give the Samuel L. Jackson-voiced cult hit its stateside debut when it releases 'Afro Samurai: Season One' on August 26.

Specs include the entire five-episode arc presented in 1080 video and standard Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (no language options have yet been confirmed).

Extras are slated to include two featurettes ("In the Booth: Voice Talent of Afro Samurai," "RZA Music Production Tour"), a set of character profiles and promo spots for 'Afro Samurai' and other FUNimation releases.

FUNimation has set a suggested list price of $29.98.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Afro Samurai: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.

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Afro Samurai: Season One (Director's Cut) (Blu-ray)

More 'Dragon Ball Z' Coming to Blu-ray

Mon May 19, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
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FUNimation has announced its next round of Dragon Ball Z, with a double-header of 'Dead Zone' and 'World's Strongest' planned for Blu-ray this May.

Like the company's previous Dragon Ball Z double-feature releases, 'Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks/Bardock: Father of Goku' will present both full-length animes on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc. FUNimation has set a July 15 street date for 'Dead Zone/World's Strongest.'

Retail for the Blu-ray has been set at a suggested $34.98.

You'll find preliminary disc details for 'Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks/Bardock: Father of Goku' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 15.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for FUNimation's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks/Bardock: Father of Goku' Blu-ray release.

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Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks/Bardock: Father of Goku (Blu-ray)

'Robotech: Shadow Chronicles" to Hit Blu-ray this September

Tue Apr 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
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FUNimation has set an early-September Blu-ray debut for the latest chapter in the wildly-popular animated series 'Robotech.'

A feature-length film originally produced in high-definition, 'Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles' will arrive on Blu-ray on September 2.

Supplements ported over from the title's previous DVD release include a 20-minute making-of featurette. Brand-new to the Blu-ray will be deleted scenes (with optional director commentary), outtakes, and animatics.

No tech specs are available as of yet, but stay tuned for final details to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 2.

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Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles (Blu-ray)

'Shinobi' To Hit Blu-ray this May

Wed Mar 26, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
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FUNimation has set a May debut for their latest Blu-ray release, the highly-acclaimed Asian fantasy 'Shinobi.'

An epic tale of forbidden romance set against a centuries-spanning war between two warring ninja clans, 'Shinobi' (also known as 'Heart Under Blade') was a blockbuster in its native Japan in 2005, as well as taking home two Kinema Junpo awards (the country's equivalent of the Oscars) for stars Jo Odagiri and newcomer Erika Sawajiri.

FUNimation has set a retail arrival of May 13 for the Blu-ray (the company previously released 'Shinobi' on standard DVD in February 2007).

No tech specs or supplement details have been announced, although the DVD version contained two discs of features so we hope FUNimation includes some (if not all) of the same extras. We'll keep you posted.

Retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98.

You'll find preliminary specs for 'Shinobi' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 13.

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Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (Blu-ray)

More 'Dragon Ball Z' Headed to Blu-ray

Mon Feb 04, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Anime, FUNimation (all tags)

FUNimation has announced another round of Dragon Ball Z, with a double-header of 'Dead Zone' and 'World's Strongest' planned for Blu-ray this May.

Like the company's previous Dragon Ball Z double-feature release (which included two films in the 'Broly' series and hit Blu-ray last November), 'Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone/The World's Strongest' will present both full-length animes on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc.

FUNimation has set a May 13 street date for 'Dead Zone/World's Strongest.'

There were no tech specs or supplemental details available for the release at press time, but the previous 'Broly' release featured full 1080p video, DTS audio and extras, so FUNimation's latest 'Dragon Ball' double-header is expected to include similar features. We'll keep you posted.