Out This Week: Haibane Renmei, Cowboy Bebop and More, Plus Black Friday Deals
It's another edition of our new home video release round-up! The actual volume of new animation released is pretty small, but includes some exceptional titles. As Netflix's live-action remake of Cowboy Bebop is finally here, the UK's Anime Limited releases a new limited collectors edition of the original series on Blu-Ray (exclusive to Zavvi and the AllTheAnime online store). Making its HD debut Stateside is the cult anime Haibane Renmei from acclaimed artist Yoshitoshi Abe (Serial Experiments Lain).
This week, as Black Friday approaches, we introduce our new expanded deals selection, which features an array of impressive titles to add to your collection at bargain prices.
RWBY Volume 8 (Warner Media, 13+) "Our heroes' worst fears have finally been realized: Salem is here, and the timing couldn't be worse for the divided Kingdom of Atlas. Fear has turned friends into enemies, while doubt threatens to splinter humanity's remaining allies. With both Salem and Ironwood stacking the odds against them, and the fate of Remnant at stake, it's up to team RWBY to make their play before it's too late."
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UK Releases For November 22, 2021
Black Clover Season 3 part 5 (Funimation UK, 12) "Standing on the
border between banishment and belief, Dazu turns vengeful when the Magic
Knights fail to protect Tiulyu. Resentment grows throughout the Common
Realm, and the Wizard King knows that unity is the only way to survive the
impending war."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
Cowboy Bebop Limited Collector's Edition
Zavvi/ AllTheAnime Exclusive
(Anime Ltd, 15)"Join the always-cool Spike Spiegal, investigative
genius Jet Black, the alluring Faye Valentine, the amazing (but weird) Ed and
the super-smart Welsh Corgi named Ein as they try to make a buck in the year
2071. How do they do it? They're bounty hunters! While focussed on their
constant struggle to capture bounties and pay the bills - perhaps the crew of
the Bebop should be more concerned by what may catch up with them. Ghosts from
the past, psychedelic mushrooms and justice-obsessed cowboys - Spike, Jet,
Faye, Ed and even Ein have their work cut out trying to make ends meet!"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray Limited Edition
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Hyouka The Complete Series (Funimation UK, 12) "Houtarou is usually quite apathetic, however his sister forced him to
join the classic literature club. Once there he discovers some information
regarding an incident surrounding one of the members' uncle. Together with
an inquisitive girl this unassertive boy delves deeper into this mystery."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital, Blu-Ray Limited Edition, Digital
US Releases For November 23, 2021
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Set 11 (Viz, TV-14) "Boruto and
Mitsuki are doing hard time in the slammer! A dangerous mission to protect
Kokuri, a former member of the Mujina Gang, puts them behind bars in Hozuki
Castle. Boruto plans a daring escape before Kokuri's old boss can catch up
to him. Then Boruto's got babysitting duty when he's tasked with guarding an
X-Card-obsessed brat named Tento! In a hilariously ironic twist of fate,
Boruto has to teach the rascal some manners. Then Sarada, Tsubaki, and
Himawari each face dilemmas of their own that may affect their future
paths!"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray, DVD
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Girls Und Panzer das Finale Part Two (Sentai Filmworks, TV-14) "After
falling for BC Freedom High's clever deception, the Oarai Girl's High
tank-maidens find themselves faced with an entirely different battlefront
than expected. However, Yukari suspects that any bluff that could have been
carried out so easily by so many people must have some basis in fact. So, as
the other school teams prepare for combat across the competition, Oarai digs
down with a plan to undermine the groundwork beneath their opposition. Too
much digging is dangerous, though, and the girls are next troubled to
discover that the foundations of Momo's personal life are equally unstable.
With the victor of the Koala Forest High vs. Chi-Ha-Tan Academy battle as
their next opponent, it's a war on all fronts! Plus the events preceding the
BC Freedom battle are revealed!"
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray
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Haibane Renmei (Funimation, TV-14) "Inside the walled-off city of
Glie is Old Home, where the Haibane live. One day, unexpectedly, Rakka
appears. Confused at first, she eventually gets used to her new world. But
things will change again when one farewell comes at the end of a short
summer."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital
RWBY Volume 8 (Warner Media, 13+) "Our heroes' worst fears have finally been realized: Salem is here, and the timing couldn't be worse for the divided Kingdom of Atlas. Fear has turned friends into enemies, while doubt threatens to splinter humanity's remaining allies. With both Salem and Ironwood stacking the odds against them, and the fate of Remnant at stake, it's up to team RWBY to make their play before it's too late."
💿 FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Upcoming Releases
All Release dates are subject to change. Listed Dates are for US release unless stated otherwise. Digital releases may be earlier.
Princess Mononoke Special Edition (StudioCanal) Blu-Ray Nov 29 [UK]
Porco Rosso Special Edition (StudioCanal) Blu-Ray Nov 29 [UK]
Rick and Morty Season 5 (Warner Bros) Blu-Ray, DVD, Blu-ray Steelbook December 7
The Mitchells Vs The Machines [UK] (Sony) Blu-Ray, DVD TBC
The Mitchells Vs The Machines (Sony) Blu-Ray+DVD+Digital December 14
Cartoon Saloon Irish Folklore Trilogy (StudioCanal) Blu-Ray LCE Dec 13 [UK]
Catoon Saloon's Irish Folklore Trilogy (GKIDS) Blu-Ray LCE Dec 14 [Amazon Preorder]
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Anime Ltd) Blu-Ray, CE Blu-Ray Dec 8 [UK]
Project A-Ko (Discotek Media) Blu-Ray Dec 21
Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Mugen Train (Funimation) Blu-Ray Dec 21
Weathering with You 4K (GKIDS/Shout Factory) 4K UHD Jan 4
This Week's Best Deals
All prices are subject to change and do not include postage or delivery costs.
Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis (Blu-Ray) $19.98 $12.99
Vinland Saga (Blu-Ray)
$89.98 $47.44
Mr Osomatsu-San Season 1 (Blu-Ray)
$49.99 $32.50
Jiang Ziya (Blu-Ray) $29.98 $16.49
Lupin III The First (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $18.28
Lupin III The First (Blu-Ray Steelbook)$32.98 $21.99
Castle In The Sky (Steelbook Blu-Ray)
$26.98 $18.28
My Neighbor Totoro (Steelbook Blu-Ray) $26.98 $18.28
Tokyo Godfathers (Blu-Ray)
$26.99 $18.16
A Silent Voice (Blu-Ray)
$26.99 $18.16
In This Corner Of The World (Blu-Ray)
$22.97 $14.23
Akira (Blu-Ray) $39.99 $10.99
The Batman: Complete Series (Blu-Ray) $69.99 $59.99
The Boss Baby: Family Business (Blu-Ray) $9.00
The Cat Returns STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
Castle In The Sky STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
Death Note: The Complete Series (Blu-Ray) $29.99
From Up On Poppy Hill STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
Ghost In The Shell (4k UHD) $7.99
Howl's Moving Castle STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
Moana (4k UHD) $12.99
Perfect Blue STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $17.99
Porco Rosso STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
Princess Mononoke STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
The Secret World Of Arriety STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (Blu-Ray) $5.99
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Spirited Away STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
Transformers The Movie STEELBOOK (4K UHD) $26.98 $17.99
Transformers The Movie (4K UHD) $16.19
Whisper Of the Heart STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
The Wind Rises STEELBOOK (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $16.19
Your Name (Blu-Ray) $26.98 $15.99
A Silent Voice (Blu-Ray) £5.99
Akira (4K UHD) £18. 99
Arriety (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £4.15
Avatar The Last Airbender Complete Series (Blu-Ray) £26.47 £23.99
Belladonna Of Sadness (Blu-Ray) £7.99
The Castle Of Cagliostro (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
The Cat Returns (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Children Of The Sea (Blu-Ray) £6.99
From Up on Poppy Hill (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Grave Of The Fireflies (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Howl's Moving Castle (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £11.20
The Cat Returns (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Kiki's Delivery Service (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Laputa: Castle In The Sky (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
My Neighbour Totoro (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £10.70
Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Ocean Waves (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Only Yesterday (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Princess Mononoke (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Pom Poko (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.78
Ponyo (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Spirited Away (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £11.36
Tales From Earthsea (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
When Marnie Was There (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
Whisper Of The Heart £14.99 £12.29
The Wind Rises (Blu-Ray) £14.99 £12.29
