DVD

Via Akiba Blog (Japanese), there is a DVD box set of Gun-do Musashi being released this month. According to the CD Japan listing, it is a five disc set titled MUSASHI Original Version (on-aired) DVD-BOX [Limited Release]; it contains the first eight episodes, additional footage for the first three episodes, bonus footage, and more.

Found on Lupin-3rd.net (Japanese), Japanese hip-hop artist Seamo is releasing a single called Lupin the Flame on 2006 July 26. Both a DVD version featuring the production of the music video and a standard CD single will be released.

According to Anime News Network, one of the extras Manga is hoping to have for the upcoming Cagliostro DVD re-release will be a gallery of Lupin cosplayers. You can mail your photo to keith@manga.com for consideration. So pull out your red jackets, your green jackets, fedoras, etc. and have yourself immortalized and associated with one of the most well known anime films ever.

Follow the bouncing AoD thread on the subject. The interviews and "other" extra material they are looking to acquire would have to be really exceptional for me to triple dip this title on DVD (I have the existing R1 and the R2).

First announced on AnimeOnDVD.com, Discotek Media has acquired three Lupin titles to release in the US. Overall, they are planning to release a number of live-action Japanese films along with some anime films. Their first scheduled Lupin release will be the live-action film Strange Psychokinetic Strategy. They have stated that the release date is firm for 2006 February 21.

The DVD for the 2005 TV special "Angel's Tactics" will be released on 2005 October 21. As with the past two specials, a normal and limited edition release will be produced. The limited edition version will include a soundtrack CD.

Not sure if I have missed this for awhile or they are just announcing it way late, but the official Japanese site for Mankatsu has a release date for the Japanese DVD box set for the series.

AnimeOnDVD.com has posted reviews for Geneon's release of TV volume 11 and for Funimation's release of Farewell to Nostradamus.

Recent new title solicitations have listed a release date for DVD volume twelve from Geneon. The DVD will street on 2005 October 11 and retail for $24.98. The running time is listed as 150 minutes. You should go and pre-order a copy from RightStuf.com now while the pre-order price of $18.74 is a bargain.

Recent new title solicitations have listed a release date for the The Columbus Files DVD from Funimation. The DVD will street on 2005 October 25 and retail for $29.98.