Out This Week: The Wild Robot, Watchmen Chapter II, Bluey, Demon Slayer and More
New for the UK this week are two volumes of Naruto (oddly enough, volumes 2 and 4), Ninja Scroll The Series and the Psycho Pass movie, Providence,
UK Releases For December 2, 2024
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Naruto Volume 2 (Anime Ltd., 12) "As the Chunin Exams rage on, the battle in the Forest of Death reveals some extraordinary foes like Orochimaru and Gaara and pushes some of the genin beyond their limits. Then it's time for one-on-one battles amongst the contestants that made it all the way to the Tower with the correct scrolls. Extra training for Naruto introduces him to his lifelong mentor Jiraiya."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Naruto Volume 4 (Anime Ltd. 15) "There’s a storm brewing, and its name is Akatsuki! Sasuke has a chance run-in with the murderer of his entire clan, his brother Itachi! Can he avenge the Uchiha? Meanwhile, young Naruto begins training with Jiraiya to master the powerful Rasengan. Before long a battle among legends erupts when Orochimaru dares to confront Lady Tsunade and Jiraiya, while Sasuke, burning with angst, makes a terrible choice to travel down a path of darkness. Can his friends stop him?"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Ninja Scroll: The Series (MVM Entertainment, 15) "In feudal Japan, the Edo period brought a time of delicate peace bought with blood. This is a chronicle of the life of Jubei Kibagami as he wanders the countryside as a ninja for hire. At this time, ninja clans are everywhere. One clan, known as the Hiruko Clan, doomed to live and die in darkness, protects a sacred treasure called the Dragon Stone.The Kimon Clan, however, bent on reviving the power of the Toyotomi, wants the Dragon Stone and the treasure it hides. Jubei Kibagami is the best the man for the job of protecting both the Dragon Stone and the only one whom can use it - The Light Maiden!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Psycho-Pass: Providence (Crunchyroll LLC., 15) "While attending a meeting as a Chief Inspector of the Public Security Bureau, Akane Tsunemori received a report that an incident had occurred on a foreign vessel, and this was the beginning of a big and unexpected case."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray CE, DVD
US Releases For December 3, 2024
Bluey Seasons 1-3 (BBC, TV Y7) "Bluey is a loveable, inexhaustible, Blue Heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo. Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun. Bluey showcases the joyful simplicity that can be found in families turning everyday events like going to the shops or visiting the doctor into unique adventures, bringing to life how children learn and grow through play.This set includes every Australian original episode from seasons one, two and three."
FORMATS: DVD, Blu-Ray
Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba: Swordsmith Village Arc (Crunchyroll LLC, TV-14) "Tanjiro’s journey leads him to the Swordsmith Village, where he reunites with two Hashira—Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji. With the shadows of demons lurking near, a new battle begins for Tanjiro and his comrades."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Gushing Over Magical Girls Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, TV-MA) "Utena was obsessed with her city's Magical Girls, so when she was offered the chance to become a MG herself, she agreed without reading the fine print and now she's an EVIL magical girl in a scandalously brief costume, who has to fight her beloved heroines! And even more embarrassing? It seems Utena's MG obsession was nowhere near as innocent as she'd believed, and her relationships with Magical Girls take on a very twisted turn once her inner kinks are set free and she can TOUCH them! It's the wildest, weirdest, and absolutely perviest anime ever as Utena & Co. get their freaky wicked on in the uncut, Ultra Gushing Edition of Gushing Over Magical Girls!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
South Park: The End Of Obesity (Paramount Pictures, TV-MA) "The advent of new weight loss drugs have a huge impact on everyone in South Park. When Cartman is denied access to the life-changing medicine, the kids jump into action."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, DVD
To Every You I’ve Loved Before + To Me, The One Who Loved You (Crunchyroll LLC., TV-14) "When his parents divorce, Koyomi must choose between them, but his choice echoes into parallel worlds. In one, a childhood romance meets tragedy. In another, a friendship becomes a love story. While some realities lead to pain, all are filled with love."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Watchmen: Chapter II (Warner Bros., R) "Former heroes have seemingly become targets. The Comedian has been murdered, the all-powerful Dr. Manhattan has been exiled to Mars, Ozymandias survived an assassination attempt and the outlaw-vigilante Rorschach has been arrested. Suspicious of the events ensnaring their former colleagues, Nite Owl and Silk Spectre are spurred out of retirement to investigate. As they grapple with personal ethics, inner demons and a society turned against them, they race the clock to uncover a deepening plot that might trigger global nuclear war."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, 4K, Digital
The Wild Robot (Universal, PG)" Follows the epic journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, 4K, DVD, Digital
Upcoming Releases
All dates subject to change.
ParaNorman December 09 [UK]
Kubo And The Two Strings December 09 [UK]
Time Of Eve: Complete Collection December 10
One Piece Season 14 Voyage 1 December 10
Toxic Crusaders: The Series December 10 (DVD)
Heavy Traffic December 17
Frieren Beyond Journey's End- Part One December 17
Digimon: The Movies December 17
Darling In The Franxx December 17
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End December 17
Transformers One December 17
Piece by Piece December 17
Sound Euphonium Season 1 December 17
Attack On Titan Season 1 December 17
Attack On Titan Season 2 December 17
Attack On Titan Season 3 December 17
Wallace and Gromit: The Complete Cracking Collection 4k December 10
Chainsaw Man : Season 1 December 30 [UK]
Tokyo Ghoul December 31
Naruto: The Complete Series January 7
Bubblegum Crash January 21
Ninja Scroll January 28
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 February 4
Macross Zero February 10
Bubblegum Crisis: Perfect Collection February 11
Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat In Space February 11
