The world of tomorrow is an arid wasteland; a forsaken place where nomadic communities take shelter within mobile, domed cities. Massive, mutant Contaminoid monsters swarm the planet’s desolate surface, and the lack of resources fuels constant conflict between cities.
In this bleak future, mysterious young Layfon struggles to escape his violent past. Unfortunately, his former life might be impossible to hide after he’s forced to enroll at the military academy – his special powers are clearly stronger than those of his comrades. As he joins his fellow student soldiers in the desperate battle against the Contaminoid scourge, Layfon must fight to keep the origins of his enhanced abilities a secret, because the truth could tear his team apart.

June releases – all on shelf now!

El Cazador De La Bruja Series

All they have is each other.

Ellis is an amnesiac with a bounty on her head, and Nadie’s trigger finger is the only thing keeping her friend from falling into the wrong hands. They’re looking for pieces of Ellis’s past, and every mile of open highway brings the girls closer together – but their special bond is bound to be tested.  At the dusty border crossroads where ancient spirits and modern science meet, a storm of conspiracy is brewing low in the desert sky. Someone out there can explain the hazy mysteries of Ellis’s past. If she and Nadie just keep moving south, the Hunter and the Witch will get their answers soon enough.  Contains Collections 1 & 2 – the full 28 episode series 4 Disks.  Mk1 Price $79.90

Full Shipment List

• Shuffle Series Collection $69.90
• Lucky Star Collection $69.90
• Negima Season 2 Complete Collection $69.90
• El Cazador Series Collection $79.90

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Collection 01

In alchemy, all must obey the law of equivalent exchange

Edward and Alphonse Elric’s reckless disregard for alchemy’s fundamental laws ripped half of Ed’s limbs from his body and left Al’s soul clinging to a cold suit of armour. To restore what was lost, the brothers scour a war-torn land for the Philosopher’s Stone, a fabled relic which grants the ability to perform Alchemy in impossible ways.

The Elrics are not alone in their search; the corrupt State Military is eager to harness the artefact’s power. So too are the strange Homunculi and their shadowy creator. The mythical gem lures exotic alchemists from distant kingdoms, scarring some deeply enough to inspire murder. As the Elrics find their course altered by these enemies and allies, their purpose remains unchanged – and their bond unbreakable.  2 Disc Collection Mk1 Price $59.90

July Arrivals On shelf Now!

• Soul Eater Collection 01 MMB791, $69.90
• Soul Eater Collection 02 MMB792, $59.90
• Naruto Shippuden Collection 02 MMB742, $49.90
• Ghost Hunt Collection 01 MMB683, $59.90
• Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood Collection 01 MMB656, $59.90
• Bamboo Blade Collection 02 MMB627, $59.90
• Claymore Collection MMB627, $89.90

Halo Legends

Go beyond the Halo game with this groundbreaking collection of animated adventures.

This sweeping science-fiction saga delves into the rich Halo universe with seven exciting stories (told in eight parts) focused on Master Chief’s mysterious origins, the Spartans’ advanced combat capabilities and the tense rivalry between Spartans and Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs).

Created in collaboration with some of the world’s leading animators from Japan, Halo Legends draws you into the center of humankind’s ongoing battles with the Covenant, dynamically depicted in cutting-edge animation styles that deliver breathtaking visuals and gripping adventure. Go beyond the game – and join the roll call of Halo Legends.

Special features:

• The Making of Halo Legends featurette,
• Halo: The Story So Far featurette,
• Commentary by Directors Frank O’Connor and Joseph Chou.

This 7 episode anthology of 10-15 minute length each, explores the origin and historical events of the HALO universe, and various characters inhabiting the world. Like Animatrix and Batman Gotham Knight, each of the 7 episodes are be created by a separate prominent Japanese anime producers. Approximately 118 minutes running time. Rated M. 2 DVD Set. Mk1 Price $34.90 On Shelf now!

Blade of the Immortal Volume 01

Life is Not Precious

Manji is a skilled samurai who has a decisive advantage: no wound can kill him. In the past, his actions led to the death of 100 other samurai. Cursed with immortality at the hand of an 800-year-old nun named Yaobikuni, he is compelled by the death of his sister to make amends by killing 1000 evil men, and until he does Manji will be kept alive by “sacred bloodworms”, remarkable creatures that allow him to survive nearly any injury and reattach severed limbs even after hours of separation.

BASED ON THE ACCLAIMED MANGA: Winner of Japan Media Arts festival Excellence Prize and Eisner Comic Industry Award (US) for best Foreign Material.

EPIC SAMURAI Action: The celebrated tale of a warrior whose immortality is a curse. For killing 100 men, he must kill 1000 evil men!

BY STUDIO BEE TRAIN : Makers of .HACK, MADLAX and BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT: “FIELD TEST”

Languages: ENGLISH & JAPANESE, Genre: Action/Adventure, Anime, Fantasy Subtitles: ENGLISH subtitles, Runtime: 125.0 mins Mk1 Price $29.90 or $35.90 with Collectors Box.

Full list of this week’s Anime Shipment:

• Dragon Ball Z: Remastered Uncut Season 5 $59.90
• Blade of The Immortal Vol 01 & Box $35.90
• Blade of The Immortal Vol 01 $29.90
• Bleach Season 3 collection $89.90
• Bleach the movie 2 $29.90
• D Grey man tv collection$69.90
• Heroic Age Collection 1 $69.90
• Naruto (Uncut) Collection 16 (Eps 206-220) (Slimpack)

Still to ship:

• Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Vol. 4

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Ponyo

A film by Academy Award winning director Hayao Miyazaki

In a small town by the sea lives five year old Sosuke, high on a cliff overlooking the Inland Sea. One morning while playing on the rocky beach below his house, he discovers a goldfish he names Ponyo, her head stuck in a jam jar. Sosuke rescues Ponyo and keeps her in a green plastic bucket.

Both Ponyo and Sosuke are fascinated by each other and promise to stay firm friends until Ponyo’s father, a sorcerer who lives deep under the sea, forces her to return with him to the ocean depths. What follows is an amazing underwater adventure for all ages…

Mk1 Price $34.90 One Disk English Soundtrack  Run time 100 mins

More New Anime Arrivals:

• PET SHOP OF HORRORS $29.90
• ROZEN MAIDEN TRAUMEND SEASON $69.90
• GUNSLINGER GIRL IL TEATRINO $69.90
• MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00 VOL. 3 $29.90

Links:

• Ponyo IMDB Listing
• Ponyo Metacritic listing
• Ponyo Trailer