At this weekend's Anime Expo in LA, Aniplex of America announced their release plans for the ERASED, OWARIMONOGATARI, and God Eater anime, as well as their plan to bring convention AkibaFest to Southern California this fall

OWARIMONOGATARI

During the month of October of his third year in high school, Koyomi Araragi is introduced to a transfer student named Ougi Oshino by his underclassman Suruga Kanbaru.

Ougi tells Koyomi that she has something she wishes to consult with him. When she draws the map of Naoestu High School, she finds something peculiar on there.

This discovery reveals a tale that wasn’t meant to be told, and this makes Koyomi’s high school life totally different.

This is the story that brings to light “what” makes Koyomi Araragi.

This is the story that reveals the “beginning” of everything.





Coming 10/25 OWARIMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set Vol.1

Blu-ray Specs

Language:Japanese

Subtitles:English

Video:16:9 Widescreen

Episode:7 Episodes

(OUGI FORMULA #1&2 / SODACHI RIDDLE #1&2 / SODACHI LOST #1-3)





Number of Disc: 2 Blu-ray Discs

Total Run Time:Approx. 175 min

Rating:16 UP





Bonus Contents

■ Trailer Collection

■ Textless Opening

■ Textless Ending

Bonus Materials & Special Package

■ Deluxe Booklet

■ Pin-up Postcard Set

■ Package Illustrated by Akio Watanabe (Character Design)



*Bonus contents and materials subject to change.



SRP $89.98

Sales Price $69.98



Coming 12/20 OWARIMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set Vol.2 Blu-ray Specs

Language:

Subtitles:

Video:

Episode:



Number of Disc:

Total Run Time:

Rating: Japanese

16:9 Widescreen

6 Episodes

(SHINOBU MAIL #1-6)

2 Blu-ray Discs

Approx. 150 min.

16 UP Bonus Contents

■ Trailer Collection

■ Textless Opening

■ Textless Ending

Bonus Materials & Special Package

■ Deluxe Booklet

■ Pin-up Postcard Set

■ Package Illustrated by Akio Watanabe (Character Design)



Coming 12/20 OWARIMONOGATARI Blu-ray Set Vol.2 Blu-ray Specs

Language: Japanese

Subtitles: English

Video: 16:9 Widescreen

Episode:6 Episodes

(SHINOBU MAIL #1-6)



Number of Disc: 2 Blu-ray Discs

Total Run Time:Approx. 150 min.

Rating: 16 UP



Bonus Contents

■ Trailer Collection

■ Textless Opening

■ Textless Ending

Bonus Materials & Special Package

■ Deluxe Booklet

■ Pin-up Postcard Set

■ Package Illustrated by Akio Watanabe (Character Design)



*Bonus contents and materials subject to change.

$74.98

Sales Price $59.98

SRP

more at www.Monogatari-USA.com

GOD Eater

In the early 2050s, unknown life forms called “Oracle Cell” begin their uncontrolled consumption of all life on Earth.Their ravenous appetite and remarkable adaptability earn them first dread, then awe, and finally the name “Aragami”.

In the face of an enemy completely immune to conventional weapons, urban civilization collapses, and each day humanity is driven further and further toward extinction.

One single ray of hope remains for humanity.

Following the development of “God Arcs”—living weapons which incorporate Oracle cells—their wielders are organized into an elite force.

In a world ravaged by mad gods, these “God Eaters” fight a desperate war...

Based on the videogame hit series by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the animation studio ufotable has adapted GOD EATER into an anime. Directed by Takayuki Hirao (Kara no Kyoukai 5: Mujun Rasen , Magical sisters Yoyo & Nene)

Coming 11/29

God Eater Blu-ray Set Vol. 1 Disc Spec

■ Spoken Languages: Japanese & English

■ Subtitles: English & Spanish

■ Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen

■ Episodes: #1 - #7 (7 Episodes)

■ Number of Disc: 2 Blu-ray Discs

■ Total Run Time: Approx. 166 min.

■ Rating: 13 UP



Bonus Contents

■ God Eater Extra 00 ~ 02 (Creator Interviews)

■ Textless OP & ED

*Bonus contents are subject to change



Bonus Materials & Package

■ 40-Page Deluxe Booklet

■ Special Package Illustrated by ufotable

■ Clear BD Case with 2-sided Wrap

SRP $89.98



Sales Price $69.98 Coming 1/31 God Eater Blu-ray Set Vol. 2 Disc Spec

■ Spoken Languages: Japanese & English

■ Subtitles: English & Spanish

■ Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen

■ Episodes: #8 - #13 (6 Episodes)

■ Number of Disc: 2 Blu-ray Discs

■ Total Run Time: Approx. 141 min.

■ Rating: 13 UP



Bonus Contents

■ God Eater Extra 02 (Bonus Part A & B), Extra 03 (Creator Interviews)

■ PV Collection

■ CM Collection

*Bonus contents are subject to change



Bonus Materials & Package

■ 24-Page Deluxe Booklet

■ Special Package Illustrated by ufotable

■ Clear BD Case with 2-sided Wrap SRP $89.98

Sales Price $69.98

see more at www.AniplexUSA.com/godeater Erased “I’m gonna do what I didn’t the first time to change everything!” Erased is a sci-fi thriller series based on the award winning manga series (2014 Manga Taisho Award) by Kei Sanbe. The dream production staff includes director Tomohiko Ito (Sword Art Online), character designer Keigo Sasaki (Blue Exorcist), composer Yuki Kajiura (Sword Art Online, Fate/Zero, Madoka Magica), and animation studio A-1 Pictures (Sword Art Online, Your lie in April, Blue Exorcist). 29-year old Satoru Fujinuma is a struggling manga artist who works part time as a pizza delivery man. But he has a secret ability which he names “Revival.” This ability allows Satoru to go back in time to prevent life-threatening incidents from happening. Now a series of tragic incidents are unfolding before Satoru’s eyes and they may change his life forever… Blu-ray Volume 1 Release Date Coming 10/18/2016 Price SRP： $114.98

Retail Price：$89.98 Disc Spec Spoken Languages: Japanese & English

Subtitles: English & Spanish

Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen

Episodes: Episodes #1-6

Number of Disc: 2 Blu-ray discs

Total Run Time: approx. 150 min.

Rating: 13 UP Bonus Contents ● Trailer Collection

● Textless Opening

● Textless Ending Bonus Materials & Package ● Original Soundtrack 01 (by Yuki Kajiura)

● Original Short Manga by Kei Sanbe

● Deluxe Booklet

● Package Illustrated by Keigo Sasaki (Character Design) Blu-ray Volume 2 Release Date Coming 1/24/2017 Price SRP： $114.98

Retail Price：$89.98 Disc Spec Spoken Languages: Japanese & English

Subtitles: English & Spanish

Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen

Episodes: Episodes #7-12

Number of Disc: 2 Blu-ray discs

Total Run Time: approx. 150 min.

Rating: 13 UP Bonus Contents ● #11 & #12 Textless Openings

● #12 Textless Ending Bonus Materials & Package ● Original Soundtrack 02 (by Yuki Kajiura)

● Original Short Manga by Kei Sanbe

● Deluxe Booklet

● Package Illustrated by Keigo Sasaki (Character Design) see more at www.ErasedUSA.com Aniplex of America also announced their plan to bring convention AkibaFest to Southern California. Described as " inspired by the most popular aspects of Akihabara, aka the Japanese pop culture capital of the world," AkibaFest will take place on October 15th and 16th in 2016 in the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. After launching a preliminary page, a full site will launch in late-July. Aniplex of America President, Hideki Goto, said “It’s clear from the passion exhibited by anime fans, cosplayers, manga collectors, tech enthusiasts and gamers that there is still a thirst for new experiences. However, it is only with the support of the fans that we can make AkibaFest a successful event. Only with their enthusiastic participation can we turn Little Tokyo into ‘Little Akiba’ on the weekend of October 15th and 16th.” John Inada, Aniplex of America’s Director of Business Development said “A lot of events offer different facets of Japanese culture, but there hasn’t been an event that really brings it all together. Our goal for AkibaFest is to fill this void in as authentic manner as possible. We’re going to transform Little Tokyo into the closest thing to ‘Akiba’ as possible. If we can’t bring you to Akihabara, we’re going to bring Akihabara to you.” For more information please visit the ANIPLEX USA website: http://akibafest.com/

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.