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Archer has 'tude. And for good reason; the guy has seen some terrible things. Also done some things of which he's not entirely proud. And this may or may not turn out to be one of those things. The Real Action Heroes line has a good reputation for being the Sideshow Sixth Scale (or whatever equivalent...don't worry about that timeline) for anime and related items. The RAH Saber is pretty sweet. But every time a company tries an Archer...that face. Not really something to place but...nobody seems to get it just right. Too small maybe? Could be.

Otherwise, this guy looks pretty rad. His blades look ready for the slaughter, or to clank against some invisible swords. The cloak/jacket/robe/thing looks like a real winner; it is made of cloth and doesn't look like straight-up doll clothing (scaled down mess). Even if it basically is straight-up doll clothing. Under armor (not the brand) looks sleek and clean. The bow has some nice edges, though I can't tell if it's able to be drawn back. I would have liked his finger to be a little more realistic in holding an arrow, but I'm sure it's accurate enough to the show(s) to pass.

This is the first look, so it's still a prototype. Maybe there is time to get the face/head just right. Either way, Medicom expects an October 2015 release. But if it's consistent with other Archer figures, you might be waiting the better part of a decade for it. Just kidding...sort of. This is a sixth scale figure, and a picture of Archer with Rin is in the gallery for size comparison. Yes, he's winking. Winking toys are always great fun. In fact, that lounging picture is a good selling point, personally. 

[via AmiAmi]

The final chapter of Matcha Hazuki's Isshukan Friends./One Week Friends. manga is published in the February 2015 issue of Square Enix's Monthly Gangan Joker officially released in Japan today, January 22, ending its three-year serialization. The tear-jerking manga has been serialized in the monthly magazine since January 2012, and the total print of the tankobons has reached 1 million as of July 2014.

The final 7th tankobon volume is scheduled to be released on April 22, and its special edition comes with two rubber straps of the protagonists Yuuki Hase and Kaori Fujimiya. And it is also confirmed the 39th episode (probably a special epilogue episode) will be published on the May 2015 issue of the magazine to be released on the same day with the 7th volume.

Cover of the Monthly Gangan Joker February 2015 issue released today

The rubber straps for the special edition of the 7th volume

The tankobon covers

via: Mantan Web

(C)MATCHA HAZUKI/SQUARE ENIX

Julianne Films, Walking The Dog and Melusine Productions have announced plans to produce a French CG-animated adaptation of Jiro Taniguchi's manga The Summit of the Gods. Veteran National Geographic Magazine photographer Éric Valli and animator Jean-Christophe Roger will direct.  

The manga, which was recognized by Agency for Cultural Affairs at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2001, is based on the novel by Baku Yumemakura and follows a photographer who finds a camera supposedly belonging to George Mallory, a mountaineer who went missing on Mount Everest. It's been released in English and Spanish by Fanfare/Ponent Mon and in French by Kana. It ran five volumes between 2000 and 2003 in Business Jump.

Last year, volume four was nominated for the American comic industry's Eisner Award for "Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia".

via Catsuka

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The live-action series adaptation of the comic book Powers, created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, finally has an air date. And the first episode will be free!

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Ogiue Maniax is a part of my life. Over the past 7+ years, I like to think that I’ve made a reputation for myself as consistently providing insightful commentary on anime and manga. I’ve never tried to monetize this blog, but am trying something out with a site called Patreon.

Patreon is sort of like Kickstarter, except rather than donating one time towards a singular goal, you would essentially be sponsoring me every month as a way to show your appreciation. You can give as much or as little as you want, and you can stop at any time or even set an upper limit in case you’re worried about spending money you don’t have. I also have some rewards for those who would like to contribute more, including the chance to tell me what to write about.

If you’re interested, head on over to my Patreon and take a look.

I want to stress that Ogiue Maniax will continue to be free. I genuinely love exploring and analyzing Japanese popular media, and that won’t ever stop.

The first volume of Hajime Kanzaka's long-running light novel series Slayers was published in January 1990. So far the series has 50 volumes in total (original series: 15 volumes, Special series: 30 volumes, the ongoing Smash. series: five volumes), and its total print has reached 18 million copies. 

In commemoration of the series' 25th anniversary, publisher Fujimi Shobo today releases "Slayers 25th Anniversary Anthology" novel book containing six new short stories written by popular light novel writers, including the original creator Kanzaka himself, in Japan today, January 20. The other five writers are: Yoshinobu Akita (Sorcerous Stabber Orphen), Akira (Sasami-san@Ganbaranai), Hiro Ainana (Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku), Yoichi Hatsumi (Rising x Rydeen), and Koushi Tachibana (Date A Live).

Voice actress Megumi Hayashibara, who has voiced the protagonist Lina Inverse since the first TV anime

in 1995, gives her comment on the wraparound jacket band of the book, "The 25th anniversary!? It's

nothing but a simple check point!!"

The cover illustration

Source: press relase

Crunchyroll is pleased to announce another addition to its library of Saint Seiya episodes by adding the Sanctuary Arc for US and Canadian users. The complete arc starts streaming tonight at 5PM PST for Premium users, while Free users will be able to watch the first 15 episodes starting next week and 15 episodes every week thereafter.

It is said that any time evil begins to thrive in the world, Saints, the upholders of justice, will appear. Now is such a time. Thirteen years before our tale begins, Mitsumasa Kido, head of the powerful IGF (International Garrd Foundation), came across a dying man while vacationing in Greece. Touring the ruins near the Pope's holy sanctuary, Mitsumasa found Airos, the gold saint of Sagittarius, gasping his last breaths and muttering warnings of sinister forces that threaten the stability of the world. Fulfilling the dying saint's wish, Mitsumasa swore to protect the life of a special baby that Airos had saved from assassination and agreed to safeguard the magical gold armour of Sagittarius. Mitsumasa was true to his word and raised the baby as his own granddaughter, Saori, and kept the gold armour hidden until the time was right for someone pure of heart to wear it.

Anime is full of colorful support casts, some of which even manage to overshadow series leads. Over the last week, Charapedia explored the subject of which of these characters is wasted in their secondary role and really should be given in their own anime series. Now, they've published the results of their 10,000 reader polls for deserving male and female protagonists. 

The male to female breakdown in respondents was 45.9%　to 54.1%. 79.3% were in their teens and 20's, with 211 characters getting suggested

Top Female Characters Deserving Own Anime

20) Tomoyo Daidouji (Cardcaptor Sakura)

19) Erza Scarlett (Fairy Tail)

18) Mikuru Asahina (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)

17) Miki Sayaka (Madoka Magica)

16) Touka Kirishima (Tokyo Ghoul)

15) Suzuha Kirigaya/ Leafa (Sword Art Online)

14) Nico Yazawa (Love Live!)

13) Chino Kafuu (Is the Order a Rabbit?)

12) Yukiho Kousaka (Love Live!)

11) Azusa Nakano (K-On!)

10) Ruiko Saten (A Certain series)

9) Shinka Nibutani (Chuunibyou)

8) Krista Lenz (Attack on Titan)

7) Kagura (Gintama)

6) Kuroneko/ Ruri Gokou (OreImo)

5) Ui Hirasawa (K-On!)

4) Charlotte Dunois (IS: Infinite Stratos)

3) Vi Graythorn (Detective Conan)

2) Mami Tomoe (Madoka Magica)

1) Kuroko Shirai (A Certain series)

Top Male Characters Deserving Own Anime

20) Shogo Makishima (Psycho-Pass)

19) Shuu Tsukiyama (Tokyo Ghoul)

18) Keigo Atobe (The Prince of Tennis)

17) Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)

16) Partgas D. Ace (One Piece)

15) Accelerator (A Certain Series)

14) Kei Tsukishima (Haikyuu!)

13) Rin Matsuoka (Free!)

12) Izaya Orihara (Durarara!!)

11) Mikoto Mikoshiba (Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun)

10) Shizuo Heiwajima (Durarara!!)

9) Makoto Tachibana (Free!)

8) Shinsuke Takasugi (Gintama)

7) Seijuro Akashi (Kuroko’s Basketball)

6) Levi (Attack on Titan)

5) Sougo Okita (Gintama)

4) Tooru Oikawa (Haikyuu!)

3) Yasutomo Arakita (Yowamushi Pedal)

2) Kazunari Takao (Kuroko’s Basketball)

1) Toshiro Hijikata (Gintama)

via SGCafe

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Takashi Takeuchi's cover art for Garden of Avalon has been previewed. This novel, newly written by series creator/TYPE-MOON co-founder Kinoko Nasu will be released with the first Blu-ray box set of Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works], selling for 39,000yen + tax and shipping March 25th. 

BDBOXⅠの奈須きのこ書き下ろし小説「Garden of Avalon」表紙イラスト公開！表紙：武内崇・彩色：縞うどん・仕上げ：こやまひろかず、口絵：タイキ http://t.co/ynDB4i1xpx #fate_sn_anime pic.twitter.com/XWtxdKqcV7

— Fate/stay night (@Fate_SN_Anime) January 19, 2015

Takeuchi also illustrated a pre-order bonus tapestry.

BDBOXⅠの早期予約キャンペーンは明日1月20日まで！キャンペーン対象店舗にて期間中に予約すると、武内崇描き下ろしイラスト A3タペストリーがもらえますよ！ http://t.co/olIJKjMvo0 #fate_sn_anime pic.twitter.com/1AVIIZO5fV

— Fate/stay night (@Fate_SN_Anime) January 19, 2015

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The weekend is almost upon us, but you might want to rush back to the classroom given the fact that GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka - The Animation, the 1999-2000 anime series based on the best-selling manga by Tohru Fujisawa, has just been added to Crunchyroll’s catalog of titles. 

All 43 episodes of GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka - The Animation will be available to Premium members in today at 4 PM Pacific Time and will be available to free members in batches of 12 episodes per week.

Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old ex-biker and college karate champ. He's crude, foul-mouthed, and has a hair-trigger temper. His goal: to be the greatest high school teacher in the world! Unfortunately, the only teaching job available is at Holy Forest Academy (no certification required). There he uses his street smarts to deal with colleagues and students alike.

GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka - The Animation will be available to Crunchyroll members in the following territories - US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Central and South America (including the Carribean), Europe (excluding France, Italy and the Netherlands), Africa and the Middle East

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On this week's installment of the comics illustration challenge The Line It Is Drawn, artists mashed superhero comics up with different newspaper comics. Starfire became Luann, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. went Peanuts, and we got this perfect blend of Dilbert and the Justice League of America.

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This week’s issue of Jump magazine revealed the latest, with the new Patissier job.

Read Bravely Second Introduces The Sweet New Patissier Job on Siliconera!

Fire Emblem’s trading card game will feature various guest artists, and will have all kinds of characters that have appeared throughout the series.

Read Fire Emblem Also Gets A New Card Game And Manga In Japan on Siliconera!

This morning's Nintendo Direct presentation showed some more footage from Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., the strategy game from Fire Emblem devs Intelligent Systems. It's fitting, then, that S.T.E.A.M. will have amiibo support that brings some of the Fire Emblem cast—Marth, Ike, Robin, and Lucina specifically—in as playable characters.

More amiibo waves are on the way, and Nintendo says to expect more of the Marth amiibo later this year. The amiibo functionality is currently exclusive to New Nintendo 3DS, but an adapter should arrive at some point for those holding on to the old systems. 

Code Name S.T.E.A.M. hits Nintendo 3DS in North America on March 13, with a European release to follow in May. 

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Nintendo of America had one more announcement, regarding a certain Amiibo that has been very difficult to find in North America.

Read Nintendo Will Release More Marth Amiibos In North America on Siliconera!

"When Studio Deen produced an anime for [Fate/stay night], we had plans for an original story," Type-Moon's Kinoko Nasu reveals.

Read Fate/Grand Order’s Heroine Was Originally Created For The Fate/Stay Night Anime on Siliconera!

Singer/actor/general celebrity GACKT has charged into the new year along side 2015's majestic zodiac anime... the sheep. Media shop TSUTAYA has teamed up with the artist to sell a 2015/2016 calendar celebrating the 15th anniversary of his (1999) solo debut. They then amazed and possibly traumatized fans by giving away a trio of digital calendar wallpapers with epic scenes of GACKT and his furry friend.

GACKTの2015年カレンダーから漂う雑コラ感ヤバイ pic.twitter.com/RSsYyjpH8H

— You (@You_drums13) January 13, 2015

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With the first collection of Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] set to ship internationally on March 25, Aniplex has posted a preview of the soundtrack CD that ships along with the 13 episodes in the 39,000yen (before taxes) package. 

In addition to music from Hideyuki Fukasawa, the soundtrack features LiSA and Yuki Kajiura's insert song "This Illusion."

The release also features a box by Takashi Takeuchi, special digipak, 50-page booklet and new Kinoko Nasu novel "Garden of Avalon," illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi.

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It is confirmed today on January 13 that Io Sakisaka's popular shoujo manga series Ao Haru Ride will end with the final chapter on the next March 2015 issue of Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret, which is scheduled to be published in Japan on February 13.

The manga has been serialized in the monthly manga magazine since its February 2011 issue and the latest 12th tankobon volume was released on December 12, 2014. As of the end of the last year, the total print of the tankobons has reached 9.3 million. A 12-episode TV anime adaptation (English title: Blue Spring Ride) produced by Production I.G was aired in Japan from July to September 2014. Then a live-action film adaptation directed by Takahiro Miki was released on December 13 of the year. It has earned 1.4 billion yen in 23 days since its release, becoming one of the most successful live-action adaptation films based on a shoujo manga.

1st and 12th tankobon covers

TV Anime 3rd PV

Live-action film trailer

Source: Comic Natalie

© Io Sakisaka/Shueisha, Bessatsu Margaret

Aniplex of America announced today that they will be distributing Shin Megami Tensei Persona3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight’s Dream in both collector’s and standard edition Blu-ray imports in over 50 territories starting March 11th.

Midsummer Knight’s Dream is the second installment of the Persona3 feature film series which originally premiered in Japanese theaters last June. Along with the first film, Spring of Birth, these theatrical features are an adaptation of the popular RPG game series of the same name originally created by ATLUS.

Both editions of this import Blu-ray features the Director’s Cut Version of Midsummer Knight’s Dream, including 4 minutes of never-before-seen footage. Both editions include numerous bonuses including the Original Theatrical Version, the audio commentary, trailers, and commercials.

The Collector’s Edition will also feature an Original Soundtrack CD (including the theme song “Fate is in Our Hands”), exclusive box art by Keisuke Watabe (Character Designer/Animation Director), newly illustrated cover art, a deluxe 48-page booklet, 10 Super P3 Stickers, and 3 key art illustration cards. Customers who purchase the Collector’s Edition of Midsummer Knight’s Dream from Aniplex of America’s official retailers will receive a special translation booklet for the deluxe booklet.

SRP $99.98
Sales Price $79.98

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona3 THE MOVIE
#2 Midsummer Knight's Dream
Standard Edition (Import)

Bonus Contents
(Included in both Collector's Edition & Standard Edition) 
■Original Theatrical Version
■Trailers
■Commercials
■Audio Commentary

*Bonus contents Subject to Change

SRP $74.98
Sales Price $59.98

About Persona3 THE MOVIE
#2 Midsummer Knight's Dream

“I wish it would stay like this every day…” Following his transfer to Gekkoukan Private Academy, Makoto Yuki is suddenly attacked by a strange monster called Shadows and is awakened to a power which allowed him to summon a Persona. Seeing Makoto’s potential, the members of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad approach him to join them in their battle against these creatures. Makoto, initially feeling detached from the situation accepts their invitation indifferently, but as he learned more about the “Dark Hour,” and engaged in many harsh battles, he began feeling a strong bond with his teammates. And so the season turned from spring to summer… the battle was far from over for the SEES team, now joined by a new member, but they all felt a sense of fulfillment even as they faced these abnormal circumstances. The wheels of fate began to turn… as they were about to learn of the new trials they must face.

 

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A Persona 4 The Golden Animation event—officially dubbed Junes New Year Golden Thanks Fair 2015—is set to take place in Japan this month. Persona 4 voice actors will be making an appearance, and fans can look forward to a slew of special goods.

The official website has been updated with a bunch of new info and pics, including the visual below.

Attendees can pick up the following items at the event, which kicks off on January 25 at 5:00pm JST at the Tokyo International Forum.

Brochure with visual galleries and cast comments - ¥3,000 ($25)

Event towel - ¥2,000 ($17)

T-shirts - ¥3,000 ($25)

Yu Narukami and Tohru Adachi Calculators - ¥3,000 ($25)

Character fortune badges - ¥400 ($3) each

Box of cookies with bonus stickers - ¥800 ($7)

Set of two clear files - ¥1,000 ($8)

As for the voice talent attending, they include Daisuke Namikawa (Yu), Kana Hanazawa (Marie) Showtaro Morikubo (Yosuke), Yui Horie (Chie), Ami Koshimizu (Yukiko), Rie Kugimiya (Rise), Tomokazu Seki (Kanji), Romi Park (Naoto), Kappei Yamaguchi (Teddie), and Mitsuaki Madono (Tohru). 

Via Nijimen

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Aniplex have shared a brief teaser trailer for the third Persona 3 movie.

Read Persona 3 the Movie #3 Gets A Teaser Trailer on Siliconera!

Back in October, the new hit that co-creators David Lynch and Mark Frost were bringing back TV series Twin Peaks. And today it's official that Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) will be returning to Twin Peaks along with the show creators. You have our permission to freak out.

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PONYCAN USA has posted their English product page for the first collector's edition DVD/Blu-ray combo release of last season's "blush inducing coming-of-age comedy about manga-loving blook store employees, Denki-Gai. The four episode set, scheduled to be released on April 10th, sells for $71.98, marked down from $89.98. Orders received by February 28th will get a bonus suprise gift. 

SRP: $89.98
Store Price: $71.98

SPECIAL SURPRISE GIFT for all customers who order by February 28th 2015

Disc Spec
Spoken Languages: Japanese
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Episodes: Episodes 1-4
Number of Discs: 3 Discs 
(1 BD + 1 DVD + 1 CD)
Total Run Time: approx. 100 min.
Rating: 15 UP 

Bonus Contents
Combo Box Set including Blu-ray, DVD and Special Character Song CD“DENKI SONGS1” performed by Hiotan , Kameko , G-men , Umio (includes Karaoke)
Textless Opening (Special O.A. Version)
Textless Ending (Special O.A. Version) 
TV Commercial Collections

EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIALS & SPECIAL PACKAGE
Exclusive Mega Tall size “DODEKA” Disc Case
Double-sided cover illustrated by SIN-EI ANIMATION
Deluxe 24-page Booklet ”Umanohone Magazine 1&2”
2 Collectible Wall Pin-up Pictures illustrated by Asato Mizu(Original Story)
Double-sided Poster illustrated by SIN-EI ANIMATION 
Exclusive “PONYCAN US” Plastic Slipcase

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Following the OVA released with volume 15 last month, Miki Yoshikawa's supernatural/romantic comedy manga Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo/Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches is set to be adapted into a TV anime that launches in April. A preview event with the cast presenting the first episode is planned for March 14th and with it, designs for the principal characters have been previewed. 

Main voice cast:

Ryu Yamada: Ryota Ousaka

Urara Shiraishi: Saori Hayami

Toranosuke Miyamura: Toshiki Masuda

Miyabi Ito: Maaya Uchida

Kentaro Tsubaki: Toshiharu Sasaki

Nene Odagiri: Eri Kitamura

Ushio Igarashi: Daisuke Ono

Meiko Ohtsuka: Yui Makino

Maria Sarushima: Yuki Takao

Noa Takigawa: Yuuki Aoi

Rika Saionji: Masumi Tazawa

Shinichi Tamaki: Shinnosuke Tachibana

Main staff:

Director: Seiki Takuno (Love Live!, Buddy Complex episode director)

Assistant director: Fumiaki Usui

Series composition/script: Michiko Yokote (Love Stage!!, Girl Friend BETA)

Character design/chief animation director: Eriko Iida (Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere II, Love Live!

          episode animation director)

Sound director: Yota Tsuruoka

Music: Masaru Yokoyama (Nobunaga the Fool, Lord Marksman and Vanadis)

Anime production Liden Films (Miss Monochrome: The Animation, Terraformars)

Production: 2014 "Yamajo" Production committee

Anime key visual

via Animate.TV

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Yen Press has announced a slate of manga licenses with a nice light novel bonus. New Madoka Magica titles include afro's spin-off Homura Tamura, Kawazukuu's Homura's Revenge, and a 3-1 deluxe hardcover collection of the Rebellion movie adaptation, planned for June. 

Black Butler fans will be getting author Yana Toboso's debut Rust Blaster.

Finally, they have both the light novel and manga daptation of Shiden Kanzaki and Saki Ukai's Black Bullet and Gakuto Mikumo and Manyako's Strike the Blood.

 And they licensed the original Durarara!! light novels!

Digital releases of the light novels are planned.

RUST BLASTER, the debut work from Yana Toboso, NYT-bestselling mangaka of BLACK BUTLER! A human boy enrolls at a vampire academy, and—?!

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

Next, PUELLA MAGI HOMURA TAMURA! A comedy spinoff of the NYT-bestselling PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA series!

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

A slice-of-(magical girl) life 4-koma about what our heroines get up to when they're not saving the world!

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

And since we know how much you love the Puella Magi girls...PMMM HOMURA'S REVENGE!

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

What if Madoka knew how her story would have ended...from the beginning?! :O

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

Also, ICYMI, we're publishing the PMMM: THE MOVIE -REBELLION- manga in June 2015 too. It'll be a deluxe hardcover omnibus (3-in-1)!

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

We're really excited to bring you both the LN & manga of BLACK BULLET, the apocalyptic future tale by Shiden Kanzaki and Saki Ukai!

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

STRIKE THE BLOOD by Gakuto Mikumo, Manyako will be joining our list too! The LN AND the manga!

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

So we're over the moon to finally be able to announce the DURARARA!! light novels! xDDDDDDD

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

Yes, it's actually happening!! No, you're not seeing things!! DURARARA!! (novel) 1 will be out JULY 2015!!

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

@Nosgoroth DRRR, Strike the Blood, and Black Bullet light novels will all receive digital releases in North America and the UK.

— yenpress (@yenpress) January 9, 2015

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Anime retailer/distributor Right Stuf, Inc. has announced an exclusive distribution deal with Japanese anime producer and distributor PONY CANYON INC. This new agreement will see high-end, collector-grade Blu-ray, DVD, and merchandise items from Pony Canyon distributed in the United States and Canada for the first time by Right Stuf. Pony Canyon has plans to release exclusive sets of new and catalog programming monthly.  

The first of these series sets are slated for release on April 10, 2015. The first titles, Yuki Yuna Is a Hero and Denki-Gai will be available for pre-order sales starting soon on www.rightstuf.com and www.ponycan.us.

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