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Japan Getting “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” Super Blu-ray Box In December!
Japan has recently gotten a new announcement regarding a new SUPER blu-ray boxset for the anime of “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” titled 「涼宮ハルヒの大成」(Suzumiya Haruhi no Taisei) being…
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)


Sailor Moon Cosmos DVD/Blu-Ray Release in Japan
Sailor Moon Cosmos Blu-Ray & DVD Sailor Moon Official (The official Sailor Moon site for...
The Sailor Moon Eternal movies will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan on June 30th!
A great gift is coming for Usagi’s 43rd birthday as both Sailor Moon Eternal films will be released on one DVD and Blu-ray set June 30th. The news…


“Yu Yu Hakusho” 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray Box Set!
“Yu Yu Hakusho” 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray Box Set! Hey gang! Crunchyroll is going to release a new blu-ray box set for the 30th anniversary of Yu Yu Hakusho.…


Hakujaden
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today we’ll be exploring the oldest work of anime I’ve ever covered on the blog, and in fact, the…


HAKUJADEN
1958 was a very important year in anime history. Animation studio Toei Doga released Japan’s very first color anime theatrical feature HAKU...


Darkstalkers Blu-ray
The Darkstalkers OVA series gets a new Blu-Ray treatment, but beneath the polished look it’s much the same as it was in the 1990s: nicely animated but too…


Gunbuster Blu-ray
Gunbuster is a true classic in every sense of the word: historically important, influential, and a fantastic series decades after it came out. With this gorgeous release, it…
Dallos (Blu-ray)
It's been more than ten years since Orphan first released Dallos . After release posts for the DVD version , the HD web version , and the la...
Joker Game, Karuizawa Syndrome, Magic Knight Rayearth, Bavi Stock, Bubblegum Crisis


●UHD BLU-RAY + BLU-RAY● AKIRA 4K remaster set
Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira, Bibliography, Otomo, Animation, Manga, Steamboy, Japanimation,


Fate/Apocrypha Box Sets 1 & 2 (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
More Fate joins the collection with the Apocrypha anime series adapted by A-1 Pictures, which Aniplex of America released in two box sets a few years ago.


Fate/Apocrypha Box Sets 1 & 2 (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
More Fate joins the collection with the Apocrypha anime series adapted by A-1 Pictures, which Aniplex of America released in two box sets a few years ago.
Sailor Moon R Complete Season will be released on Blu-ray February 28th
A full eight months after the first season of the original Sailor Moon anime was released on Blu-ray we are finally getting Sailor Moon R released as well!…


Muv-Luv 20th Odyssey Box Released!
As of March 28th, 2024, the Muv-Luv 20th Odyssey Box has released on the Nintendo Switch! Standalone releases of the trilogy will follow!


UNBOXING | Sola – JP Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Import (.ANIME Exclusive Version)
A new post for 2020! This wasn’t really planned originally but having finally obtained the 2012 Sola anime Japanese limited edition blu-ray box re-release (after years of procrastinating)…


To-Y Blu-ray
To-Y is a 1987 OVA about a Japanese indie rock band and its lead singer. It is based on a ten-volume manga by Kamijou Atsuji. To-Y …
Death Note, Karuizawa Syndrome, Satsujin Kippu wa Heart-iro, VINLAND SAGA, Black Lion


Blu-Ray Player Works!!!
So now that I have a new computer, I decided to buy an external blu-ray drive since nobody makes PCs with built-in DVD/BR drives anymore. Plus, unlike with…


Kara no Kyoukai: The Garden of Sinners (Blu-ray Disc Box) Unboxing Redux
Next on the Unboxing Redux, I revisit a Japanese Blu-ray import of Kara no Kyoukai that I acquired back in April 2015 as it came with English subtitles.


Puella Magi Madoka Magica: the Movie Trilogy 10th Anniversary Blu-ray Box Set
Puella Magi Madoka Magica may not have reinvented the magical girl story, but it is an important step in the genre's evolution.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners comes to Blu-ray in 2025
The hit anime comes to home video, manga prequel series also launching Glasgow, UK, 13th December August 2024 – Anime Limited, PLAION PICTURES and CD PROJEKT RED are…


Finding Fukuoka Released in Japan (New Online Store)
The Finding Fukuoka online store is officially online! This means that Finding Fukuoka: A Travel and Dining Guide for the Fukuoka City Area is now available to customers in…


Yet Another Awful Blu-Ray
I look forward to the twelve subscribers total that have the correct cross-section of interests for this video. Edited/Written by: @TeeHallumsYT…
Angel's Egg On Blu-Ray?!?
GKIDS JUST GOT THE RIGHTS TO PUT ANGELS EGG IN THEATERS AND HOME VIDEO NEXT YEAR!!!!!!! FUCK YEAH LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I AM SO BUYING IT DAY ONE!!!!!!
Nasu: Summer in Andelusia US Blu-ray Release Details
The good folks from anime distributors MediaOCD have sent us details for their up coming US home video release of Nasu: Summer in Andelusia....
Cyberpunk Edgerunners Due for Blu-ray Release in 2025
The good folks from Anime Limited have sent us news that they'll be releasing Cyberpunk Edgerunners on Blu-ray in 2025. The stand alone stor...


In/Spectre Season 1 (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Another Crunchyroll title makes its way into the UK via Anime Limited. In/Spectre also gets the collector’s treatment and a different disc author compared to the US.
Kimi ga Kawaru Tame no Susume released in Japan
An otome game with chubby LIs too!
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Fate/Stay Night [Heaven’s Feel] III. spring song (Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc Box) Unboxing
The third Heaven’s Feel film Spring Song recently released in Japan earlier in the year and I finally picked it up to complete the trilogy. Note: This unboxing…


Phantom Blood Musical Blu-ray Announced
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood live action musical's Blu-ray announced. Pre-orders will be open until October 31, 2024.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure


Memories (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Katsuhiro Otomo’s anthology film returns to the UK with a Blu-ray release (using Discotek’s disc) and Anime Limited’s very own collector’s packaging.


Penguindrum (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
After a few messy 1080i Blu-rays and a DVD only release from KAZE UK, Penguindrum is back with a 1080p transfer and collector’s packaging from Anime Limited.


HINAMATSURI (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
HINAMATSURI finally gets a UK release. It took a few years but it came with a limited edition release that was made just for this region.


SHIROBAKO (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Fan favourite anime series about making anime makes its UK home video debut through Anime Limited, with a fancy collector’s edition.


Babylon (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Thriller series Babylon that streamed on Amazon a few years back is now on home video in the UK from Anime Limited with a collector’s set.


Bartender (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
A very niche 2006 anime series was picked up by Anime Limited and released on Blu-ray, and now I’ve finally acquired it.
Tezuka's Barbara Blu-ray Release Details
The good folks from third window films have sent us details of new release of Tezuka's Barbara. It's a film adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's man...


Gunbuster (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
The classic mecha OVA series Gunbuster has returned to the UK on Blu-ray and uncut, with a collector’s package by Anime Limited.


Lovely Complex Anime Blu-Ray Review
Fans of romantic comedies with human characters, people who love and relate to weirdo protagonists, and long-time Lovely Complex admirers, pick up this Blu-ray.


Bartender (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
A very niche 2006 anime series was picked up by Anime Limited and released on Blu-ray, and now I’ve finally acquired it.
Review: Aria the Animation (Blu-Ray)
The year is 2301 A.D. If you’re a Klingon, it’s a great year for a nice, sweet, warm Bloodwine. However, if you’re 15-year-old Akari Mizunashi, it’s a great…
UNBOXING: Charlotte Complete Series Blu-ray
It’s a series we know a lot of you have experienced, but there are also many of you haven’t had seen the super-powered hijinks that ensues in Charlotte.…


Kaiba (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Masaaki Yuasa’s 2008 original series Kaiba lands its way into the UK on Blu-ray with some neat packaging.


Kakegurui (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Gambling anime series Kakegurui finally lands on Blu-ray in the UK, and while it doesn’t include the Netflix dub it does have nice collector’s packaging!


Planetes (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
A classic 2003 sci-fi anime series from Sunrise makes its return to the UK on Blu-ray from the folks at Anime Limited.


Aim for the Ace Blu-ray
Aim for the Ace! is a fantastic time capsule of the anime of the 1970s and a great origin point for tracing 50 years of anime history. And…


The new Avatar Blu-Ray Sucks
Why must poor James Cameron always get done this way. Edited by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark


Levius (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Polygon Pictures adaptation of Levius makes its way into the UK on Blu-ray by Anime Limited, which also comes with Soundtrack CDs!


NieA_7 (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
MVM have released many of Yoshitoshi ABe’s works over the years, but they have now finally picked up NieA_7 for the UK and on Blu-ray.


Penguindrum (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
After a few messy 1080i Blu-rays and a DVD only release from KAZE UK, Penguindrum is back with a 1080p transfer and collector’s packaging from Anime Limited.
Digimon Movies Blu-Ray Is Here!!!
Yay, my copy of the new Digimon movie collection blu-ray is here! Woohoo!