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BCXA0019 COWBOY BEBOP ~ Knockin' on heaven's door (Blu-ray Disc)
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $72.00 Product type: Blu-ray Disc
The year is 2071 and a deadly virus is being released on Mars. To stop it, the government issues a reward, the largest ever, to discover and stop this unidentified terrorist before it's too late. The Bebop crew take the case hoping to walk away with the reward, but it turns out the mystery goes deeper than just one man, and the danger behind it might be more than they can handle. A mixture of intrigue, suspense and action await you in Cowboy Bebop: the Movie (aka Cowboy Bebop ~ Knockin' on Heaven's Door). J-List is proud to announce the hit anime sensation of 2001 is finally available in Blu-Ray! Re-experience the world of Cowboy Bebop through the eyes of creator and director Shinichiro Watanabe as the Bebop crew of Spike Spiegle, Jet Black, Faye Valentine, Ed and Ein struggle against their deadliest adversary yet. This Blu-Ray Disc features a wide screen 16:9 high definition version playable on any region A (1) capable Blu-Ray Player (Japan and USA share the same Region) and in it's original language. Manufactured and distributed by Bandai Visual. Made in Japan. Run time of 114 mins with 13 mins of extras. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


XT2840 Domo-Kun Complete Bag Box (Region 2)
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 500 g. Price: $78.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
All the world loves Domo-kun, the official spokesmonster for NHK, Japan's public broadcasting arm and today J-List is happy to bring in this official Complete Bag/Box Domo-kun DVD Collection to your door. A highly anticipated production, this nifty package consists of 3 DVD's featuring nothing but Domo-kun. The first one is a Domo Collection of shorts spanning 1998-2008 which includes his very first sighting (Domo no Tanjoyoubi). The other DVD focuses on DOMOTV series, which showcase his adventures with using a camera, tackling a large tree, Domo skating having a robot pet, and other memorable shorts that you'll cherish for years to come. Of course each DVD is jam packed with additional extras such as promos, international openings of the TV series, special original clips, the "Making of Domo," TV series product digest and TONS more. Even better, this one of a kind set comes in a decorative bag/box design which is made of a sturdy canvas material resembling the lovable monster mascot. In the original Japanese language and filmed in widescreen format. A total of 166 mins of content (82 mins of scenes, 84 mins of extras) for you to get your Domo on! Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


PAB222 Sabra DVD Mook ~ Fragility -- Natsuko Tatsumi
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 600 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: idol magazine with DVD (zoned for ALL countries) (What is this?)
Sabra is back again with a special photobook, featuring the super sexy Natsuko Tatsumi. Get ready for more than a hundred full page beautiful pictures, panty shots, bikinis, sexy lingerie, fashion and more. Natsuko Tatsumi looks hot in any situations, and you get to enjoy her beautiful body and cute face at its best. Get this soft cover limited photobook now!


ZMXZ4756 QUEEN'S BLADE 6 (Blu-ray Disc)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 300 g. Price: $78.00 Product type: Blu-ray Disc
Finally the anime series of sexy Queen's Blade is on air and with it comes the first Blu-ray disc. This limited edition package contains one Blu-ray disc featuring two episodes in super high quality and lots of special bonuses, eeeeeeeeeg and ending movies in 'Moe' version without credits, a digital flash manga with voices and more... Also included, a special audio CD, 3 full color booklet and 2 sexy shot cards. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8002 My Neighbor Totoro ~ Tonari no Totoro (region 2)
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
The long wait for Hayao Miyazaki's anime masterpiece is over, with the excellent 2-disc release of My Neighbor Totoro. A wonderful film about a magical discovery of two girls, Totoro is filled with incredibly and memorable characters -- the magical Totoro, the unforgettable Neko-bus (cat bus), and more. A fantastic DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena Vista Japan, this release includes both the original Japanese version and the English-dubbed, as well English subtitles, so you can enjoy the film any way you wish. It comes with many extras, too, such as the complete storyboard history of the film viewable with the multi angle button on your DVD controller, four different original movie trailers, an alternate opening and closing to the movie, and a documentary on the new Miyazaki Museum that recently opened in Japan. This is the menu for disc 1.Options are, on the left side, View film, Chapter, and on the right side, Sound options, and Subtitle options. This is the Tokuten (Extras) Disc menu. Options are, View movie (storyboard version), Film trailers for Totoro, Alternate opening and closings, and the documentary on the new Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo. My Neighbor Totoro is one of the most classic and successful Japanese anime movies of all time, and helped make Hayao Miyazaki and international star as a director. You can now own the classic on DVD, meticulously transferred by the staff of Ghibli. You can enjoy the film either with English subtitles, or the full English version, whichever you prefer. On the Extras disc, you can view the film in storyboard mode, a great way to get insight on the movie and the director. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8126 Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (region 2)
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
A touching story directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Ponyo is the story of a very special fish who desires to be human so she can be with her friend Sousuke. When Ponyo meets her new friend and accidentally licks a wound on his finger, she achieves the magical ability to change her form into that of a human. Despite the protests of her father, she is determined to be with her new friend, and the result is a touching journey that only Miyazaki could bring us. Features fully optional English subtitles which can be removed or added via your DVD remove control. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


ZMSH5011 Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1 ~ Most Extreme Elimination Challenge 3 Discs & 303 MIN* (region 2)*
This item can be ordered. Weight: 300 g. Price: $120.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
In the mid 80's a little known TV show called "Fuun Takeshi-jo" was born creating a cult phenomenon that years later continues to entertain the world till this day. Also known as Takeshi's Castle or MXC (Most Extreme Challenge in the US, it is best described as a live action "Super Mario Brothers" filled with entertainingly silly physical challenges and wacky characters that you'll grow to love. Join General Lee (aka Captain and Tennille), Animal, the famous "Beat" Takeshi (aka Count "Beat" Takeshi aaka Vic Romano) plus hundreds of constants from the "volunteer army" in this awesome DVD collection of the wildly popular series. This is Vol. 1 of the Takeshi's Castle series which spans over 3 DVDs featuring over 12 extra long hilarious episodes. The DVD case also includes a book which provides plenty of fun tid bits about the show including character biographies, rules and objectives of the many challenges. Region 2 encoded. Although it's in the original Japanese language it's so funny that you won't even need to understand what they're saying. Runtime 303 mins.


VWDZ8008 Kiki's Delivery Service 2-disc set (region 2)
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
Available for the first time on DVD, this is the fabulously beautiful Kiki's Delivery Service (Japanese title "Majo no Takkyubin"), the excellent animated feature film by Miyazaki Hayao. A superb DVD release for collectors that is well worth the price, this 2-disc set includes the full Japanese version of the film, including both the English dubbed and subtitled versions, as well as the original Japanese trailer, comments from the director, and a complete storyboard version of the film, showing the original artwork that went into the creation of this great movie. A wonderful release by Buena Vista Home Entertainment Japan, this is highly recommended for all collectors of DVD. This is the main menu for the Main disc. Options are View film, Chapter, Sound options and Subtitle options. On the extras disc menu, the options are Video extras, Chapter, View trailers from the Ghibli ga Ippai collection and News from the studio. This is the Video extras menu. Options are View film (with storyboards), Film trailers, a special documentary on the art of Urusura which was used in the film, and a promotion clip for Spirited Away. A beautiful film produced, written and directed and written by Mr. Miyazaki, this has some of the most warm and soothing moments in the history of Japanese animation. The movie is full subtitled, and also comes with a dubbed track in English. There's a documentary of the art of Urusura, which had a great effect on the film's artists. You can view all storyboards from the film as you enjoy the movie, too. A great way to delve deeper into Hayao Miyazaki's mind. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8004 Whisper of the Heart ~ Mimi wo Sumaseba (region 2)
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
A great new DVD release in the Ghibli ga Ippai (Ghibli Everywhere) collection, this is Whisper of the Heart (Japanese title "Mimi o sumaseba" also translated as "If you listen closely"). Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo and produced by Hayao Miyazaki, this tells the story of the Shizuku, an average 14 year old Japanese girl with a more than active imagination, and of the journey she makes from girlhood into something more, of first girlish love and a rite of passage. A pleasant story that's presented both subtitled in English on these two DVDs -- the only way you can enjoy this film in English! Other extras include all storyboards for the film, watchable in order with the film soundtrack, all film trailers, a feature on the artwork in Japanese, and more. A great Japanese animated film from Studio Ghibli! This is the Main menu for the first disc. Options are View film, Chapter, Sound options and Subtitle options. On the second disc, explore many options in the film. Options on this menu are Video extras, Chapter, Trailers from the other Ghibli releases, and News from Studio Ghibli. This is the Video extras menu for the second disc. Options are View film (with storyboards), news of upcoming films by Mr. Miyazaki, the documentary on the dreamy artwork of background painter Naohisa Inoue, and more news on new works by Studio Ghibli. Some of the most beautiful art and animation went into this feature film about young love and coming of age, with some of the best technical animation ever shown to us by the studio. The DVD is subtitled in English. There are many extras on the disc, like a digitally-enhanced exploration of the beautiful backgrounds for the film, created by Naohisa Inoue, set to beautiful music. As with the other Ghibli ga Ippai DVD releases, you can view all the storyboards from the film, complete with full movie soundtrack. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8024 Omoide Poro Poro ~ Only Yesterday (region 2)
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
This brilliant film was directed by Isao Takahata, famous for his heart-wrenching war piece, Grave of the Fireflies. The story of Taeko Ohjima, a single woman living in Tokyo, working as an OL, who decides to take a small vacation to the countryside. Since she has no relatives of her own to visit, she calls upon her sister-in-law's relations to live the life of a farmer. Never could there be a greater dichotomy from the world that she has just left. It is in this simpler, yet nonetheless hardworking, world that Taeko begins to remember her life as a fifth grader in Yamagata Prefecture. It is through these remembrances of her youth that she comes to understand herself and her own future. Beautifully animated as only the masters at Studio Ghibli can, this film will enthrall audiences with its special blend of animation magic. Familiar, and yet not, animation lovers of all kinds will appreciate this piece. Filmed in Widescreen, 16:9. Optional English subtitles. 2 disc set including storyboards, a making of segment, and theater trailers. 120 minutes. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8078 Ghibli Short Short Special (region 2)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
Studio Ghibli completists will definitely be interested in this -- "Short Short", a complete collection of all the odds and ends (commercials, music videos) that Ghibli has created over the years, from 1992 to 2005. Included in this 42 minute collection are shorts directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Yoshifumi Kondou, Yoshiyuki Momose, Osamu Tanabe, Shinji Hashimoto, and Takeshi Inamura, and feature not only new characters, but familiar characters from Totoro, Spirited Away, Grave of the Fireflies, and more. The styles of the shorts vary as well, sometimes simple, sometimes rich, and sometimes experimental, these 42 minutes are fascinating animation from start to finish. Presented in chronological order and presented in full frame or letterbox where appropriate, we'll see commercials for Lawsons (a convenience store chain), their advertisement for the the Ghibli Museum, and the excellent House Curry commercials, which capture the feeling of Japan during the Showa era. Of particular interest to Ghibli fans are the music videos -- the very rare "On Your Mark" (aka "Castles in the Sky") video by Chage & Aska presented here on DVD for the first time (this video also has an English track and full English subtitles) directed by Miyazaki himself. Other music videos are the futuristic trio of stories by Yasutaka Nakada ("Portable Airport" "Space Station No.9" and "Floating City Planning") and the singalong by Meiko Haigou, "The 'Which? Which?" Song". A special bonus is the accompanying booklet that describes all the pieces along with storyboards and other information. Finally all the odds and ends of the Ghibli world are available on one convenient DVD. Region 2, 2.0 & 5.1ch Dolby (where applicable), full frame and letterbox where applicable. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8026 Ocean Waves ~ Umi ga kikoeru (region 2)
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
A wonderful story from Japanese novelist Saeko Himuro and Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli, this is the painful story of growing up in a rural high school in Kochi Prefecture, on the Japanese island of Shikoku. In the summer of his 17th year, Taku Morisaki is making preparations for college when Rikako Muto transfers into his class. A mysterious and sometimes difficult city girl who has trouble getting along with others in the school, Rikako nevertheless slowly captures the interest of Taku. A beautiful movie based on a Japanese novel that captures a painful and melancholy moment in the lives of two people growing up in modern Japan. The DVD release features two discs, one with the full feature in wide screen format, with optional English subtitles. The second disc features the film told through the original storyboards, a real treat for fans of Japanese animation, as well as a 50 minute feature looking back on the creation of the movie, and promotional trailers. Directed by Here is Greenwood and Orange Road Movie director Tomomi Mochizuki. Both Peter and Daisuke recommend this wonderful film. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


PCBE52408 Pythagora Switch DVD Book 1
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 400 g. Price: $45.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
The Rube Goldberg Machine is a complex creation that is powered by a domino effect that sets off a chain reaction of activities to ultimately result in a desired (often very simple) action. One prime example of the Rube Goldberg Machine is a famous scene from the movie Goonies that triggers events to open a gate. In NHK's effort to spark the ingenuity in children, the program Pata Gora Suichi (Pythagora Switch) was created, which featured a fantastic and elaborate Rube Goldberg Machine to which the end result was to display the Pata Gora Suichi title with each episode. Although a simple concept, the devices they create are far from simple, often misleading the view to look down when items are actually "falling upwards" and even can be considered a work of art displaying the beauty of physics. This DVD photobook set features 33 of NHK's best machines that will dazzle kids of all ages, and will keep you superglued to the TV set even if you tried to get away. The photobook this DVD comes encased in shows the various devices that were created, details what items were used and shows you the process of creating these devices in your own home. The machines are so inspiring, that you may even choose to follow in the footsteps of these artisans and create your own unique versions. An absolutely wonderful title with a run time of 19 mins.


VWDZ8104 TALES from EARTHSEA ~ Gedo Senki (region 2)
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
In the world known as Earthsea, there is a disturbance in the balance of life. Magic is losing its power, crops failing, live stock are dying and two dragons appear to devour each other, a sign that the balance of the world is falling apart. The archemage (greatest of all wizards) named Ged (aka Sparrowhawk) sets out for a journey to discover the reason for this imbalance, leading him to Arran, an exiled prince constantly running from a shadow that fills him with fear. This leads them to a town filled with corruption where addicts walk the streets, and slaves are traded, eventually leading Ged to discover that Cob, an old defeated adversary seeks to open a realm between the living and the dead to exact his revenge. Gedo Senki (aka Ged's War or Tales from Earthsea) is a film loosely based on the third novel The Farthest Shore of the Earthsea series by Ursula K. Le Guin and is Goro Miyazaki's (the son of the Hayao Miyazaki) directorial debut. The characters are well produced, each one having their own inner conflicts that they must face, and show how they depend on each other's strengths to survive the adventures to come. With the help of the talented Studio Ghibli animation studios, Tales from Earthsea becomes another masterpiece worthy of your collection. This DVD purchase is for the 2 DVD set which contains the original movie plus a supplementary disc filled with trailers, and films the storyboard sketch drawings played along side the entire audio soundtrack of the movie. Filmed in Widescreen 16:9 format and comes with English subtitles and can be switched between the original Japanese dubbing and English dubbing as well! A must have for any Studio Ghibli fan! Movie runtime 115 mins. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


PCBE52422 Pythagora Switch DVD Book 2
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $45.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
The Rube Goldberg Machine is a complex creation that is powered by a domino effect that sets off a chain reaction of activities to ultimately result in a desired (often very simple) action. One prime example of the Rube Goldberg Machine is a famous scene from the movie Goonies that triggers events to open a gate. In NHK's effort to spark the ingenuity in children, the program Pata Gora Suichi (Pythagora Switch) was created, which featured a fantastic and elaborate Rube Goldberg Machine to which the end result was to display the Pata Gora Suichi title with each episode. Although a simple concept, the devices they create are far from simple, often misleading the view to look down when items are actually "falling upwards" and even can be considered a work of art displaying the beauty of physics. This DVD/photobook set features 32 NEW creations by NHK that will dazzle kids of all ages, and will keep you superglued to the TV set even if you tried to get away. The photobook this DVD comes encased in shows the various devices that were created, details what items were used and shows you the process of creating these devices in your own home. The machines are so inspiring, that you may even choose to follow in the footsteps of these artisans and create your own unique versions. An absolutely wonderful title with a run time of 20 mins. Enjoy this 2nd volume!


ZMXZ4755 QUEEN'S BLADE 5 (Blu-ray Disc)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 300 g. Price: $78.00 Product type: Blu-ray Disc
Finally the anime series of sexy Queen's Blade is on air and with it comes the first Blu-ray disc. This limited edition package contains one Blu-ray disc featuring two episodes in super high quality and lots of special bonuses, opening and ending movies in 'Moe' version without credits, a digital flash manga with voices and more... Also included, a special audio CD, 3 full color illustrations and 2 sexy shot cards. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8010 Princess Mononoke Deluxe 3 DVD release (region 2)*
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 400 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime) was an incredible success in Japan, making more money than any movie released here before it. A wonderful tale of the conflict between man and nature, it's told in masterful style by master Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. This very special Japanese release features 3 DVDs that are just loaded with extras. In addition to the full Japanese version, you get 8 different language versions -- English, French, Cantonese, Italian, Spanish, German, and Portuguese. You get other extras, too -- full English and Japanese subtitle options, a long documentary, and a special version of the film that shows the original storyboards as you watch the film (selectable with the multi angle key on your DVD controller). The Mononoke DVD set also includes a very special item, movie trailers for all countries, so you can compare what American movie-goers saw with what was shown in Japan and France, for example. A fantastic and very special release from Buena Vista Japan and Studio Ghibli, we recommend this DVD to anyone who has a region free player or watches region 2 DVDs on their computers. This is the Main Disc menu. Options on the left side are, View film, Chapter, and on the right side of the screen, Sound settings, and Subtitle settings. This is the Tokuten Disc 1 menu. The options are View film (this version shows you the storyboards), and Chapter select. This is the Tokuten Disc 2 menu. The menu options, on the left side, are View Film (with various dubbed versions), Chapter, Sound settings, Subtitle settings. On the right side are Princess Mononoke film previews, previews from other Ghibli DVDs, and News. The film if fully subtitled in English. Subtitles can be activated via your DVD remote controller. Select soundtrack, between English, French, Cantonese, Italian, Spanish, German, and Portuguese. As a special bonus, you can enjoy the film while viewing its storyboards, with all notes by Mr. Miyazaki. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWBS1076 Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (Blu-ray Disc)
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $78.00 Product type: Blu-ray Disc
J-List extremely happy to offer the first Ghibli Blu-Ray disc featuring the hit Hayao Miyazaki film Ponyo, fully viewable on Blu-Ray players in North America (including the Sony Playstation 3) and featuring both optional subtitles for the Japanese version and the U.S. release English dubbed track! Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea is a touching story about a very special fish who desires to be human so she can be with her friend Sousuke. When Ponyo meets her new friend and accidentally licks a wound on his finger, she achieves the magical ability to change her form into that of a human. Despite the protests of her father, she is determined to be with her new friend, and the result is a touching journey that only Miyazaki could bring us. This Blu-Ray disc is compatible with players in North America (including Playstation 3), and includes tons of language options for you, including (subtitles) English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean, and (as a dubbed track) French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8072 Hayao Miyazaki & Ghibli Museum (region 2)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
A super treat for all Studio Ghibli fans, this is the official DVD celebrating the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo. In addition to offering a wealth of information to serious fans and collectors on how the museum was planned and built, the disc has subtitles in English: that makes is possible for fans of Hayao Miyazaki all over the world to enjoy this amazing documentary on the creation of the Ghibli museum, hear how it was conceived and created, and journey with the camera to Europe to see some of the places that Miyazaki used to base his works on.


VWDZ8014 Castle in the Sky Laputa (region 2)
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
The long wait for one of Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki's most famous and best-ever works is over, with the release of Laputa Castle in the Sky on DVD. A superb film made in 1986, just as Mr. Miyazaki was beginning his climb to international fame as the leading anime creator in Japan, it tells the fascinating story of Pazu and Sheeta and their search for the fabled floating city of Laputa, the remnant of an ancient civilization. A fantastic DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena Vista Japan, this includes both the original Japanese version and the English-dubbed, as well English subtitles, so you can enjoy the film any way you wish. It comes with many extras, too, such as the complete storyboard history of the film viewable with the multi angle button on your DVD controller, four different original movie trailers, an alternate opening and closing to the movie, and more. NOTE: the English dub is the one made in 1989 for JAL, not the Disney-produced release. Both orignal Japanese and optional English voice as well as optional English subtitles are supported. This is the menu for disc 1.Options are, on the left side, View film, Chapter, and on the right side, Sound options, and Subtitle options. On the left side is the Tokuten (Extras) Disc menu. Options are, View movie (storyboard version), Film trailers, Alternate opening and closings, and a collage of the opening intermixed with storyboard artwork that is very cool. Laputa is one of the most well-written and animated films to come out of Japan in the 1980s, and it left its mark on the face of the anime world in general. A beautifully-imaged fictional world that was ruled in ages past by the people of Laputa, a race possessing incredible technology. Centuries after their passing, the race is on to locate the hidden Floating Castle and use its technology once again. You can enjoy the film either with English subtitles, or the full English version, whichever you prefer. On the Extras disc, you can view the film in storyboard mode, a great way to get insight on the movie and the director. Laputa is one of the most famous anime movies from Japan, and we're very happy that it's available on this excellent 2-DVD set, with a very high quality transfer and full Dolby sound. Get this great DVD today! Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8022 Porco Rosso ~ Kurenai no Buta (region 2)
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
Another excellent DVD release in the "Ghibli ga ippai" (Ghibli Everywhere) collection, this fabulous 2-DVD set is highly recommended for all fans of Hayao Miyazaki for its depth and great story and characters. A popular animated feature film about pilots in Italy after World War I, it's filled with charming Miyazaki characters and great animation. This DVD set is extra-special because it comes with FULL English subtitles and an English dubbed track, so you can enjoy the rich story in your native language! Other features include French dub track and subtitles, full 16:9 letterboxed aspect ratio, the entire film as seen through its storyboards, all theatrical trailers, an interview with the producer, as well as hints on upcoming titles from Mr. Miyazaki. This is the Main disc menu. On the left side are View Film and Chapter, and on the right are Sound settings and Subtitle settings. You can set the subtitle or audio through your DVD controller, too, of course. The Tokuten (Extras) Disc has other features, including a version of the movie in storyboards. Options on this menu are Video extras and Chapter. This is the Video extras submenu. Choose Storyboard version of the film, Theatrical trailers for the film, Interview with producer Kaifu Suzuki, and Upcoming news from Studio Ghibli. The movie is fully subtitled and dubbed in English, so you can view it with the original Japanese and English subtitles, or hear the film in English! Comes with an interview in Japanese with the producer of the film. You can also enjoy all the rich storyboards made for the film, as you enjoy the movie. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


ACCB34031 Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete (Blu-ray Disc)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: Blu-ray Disc
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children is now available on Blu-Ray disc and in High Definition! The film is based on the highly successful 1997 console role-playing game Final Fantasy VII. It is set two years after the events of the game, and follows Cloud Strife as he unravels the cause of a mysterious plague called "Geostigma" that has beset the population. With a 100 min running time, 2 documentaries and an OAV included as bonus, this blu-ray is definitely a must have for all fans of the greatest RPG of all time! Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


BCXA0104 GUNBUSTER vs DIEBUSTER Blu-ray Disc BOX (Blu-ray Disc)
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $140.00 Product type: Blu-ray Disc
In the near future, humans discover a large insect like alien known as the Uchu Kaiju who seem to be dedicated to wiping out the human race. In response, Earth has deployed battleships into space with an army of large robots and dedicated pilots as their main defense. However these robots are very complex and require pilots of great skill, which are hard to come by. World wide pilots are tested and selected. On the island of Okinawa, the clumsy Noriko Takaya seeks to follow in the footsteps of her famous father, Admiral Yuzo Takaya who died while on a mission. Gunbuster (aka Aim for the Top! Gun Buster) is a classic animation by Gainax and the directorial debut of Hideaki Anno (of Evangelion fame) that was originally released back in 1988. Relive the entire series in this 3 Blu-Ray set which includes the full production of Gunbuster, Diebuster (the sequel to Gunbuster) and bonus material featuring a special look back on the series 18 years later, web messages, and interviews with the personalities in the production! Playable on any Region 2 formated Blu-Ray player (US and Japan share the same region) in the original Japanese language with optional English Subtitles. Gunbuster filmed in 4:3 ratio with a portion in 16:9 ratio with the Diebuster and bonus material filmed in 16:9 ratio. In total 280 mins of pure entertainment. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VIBL700701 A One-man Kohaku Show of Keisuke Kuwata (region 2)
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $65.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
Keisuke Kuwata is one of Japan's most prolific performers, being multitalented as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Performing with his band the Southern All-Stars, they've paved the way of popular music in Japan, experimenting with various genres helping evolve Japanese pop music to the way we know it today. Each year, he, his band and other musicians collaborate in an annual concert as a fund raiser for AIDS research known as "Act Against AIDS." This DVD features Keisuke Kuwata in his 2008 concert in his one man show act performing famous songs spanning from the 1960s till today! Over 60 songs are performed which include LOVE LOVE LOVE: by Dreams Come True, Sweet Memories by Seiko Matsuda, Robinson by Spits and more spanning 2 DVDs for a total of 210 mins of pure adrenaline. Filmed in Wide Screen format. Great for fans of J-pop.


BCBA3580 Mobile Suit Gundam II ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $35.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
This is where it all began! The original Gundam TV anime started a revolution in narrative 'giant robot' storytelling, with a cast of bold, realistically human characters and robots that obeyed (at least internally consistent) laws of physics. Names since enshrined in legend: Amuro, Char, Fraw Bow, Ramba Ral, Zeon, Zaku, and of course the Mobile Suit Gundam itself all star in this compilation film that takes the best of the original TV animated series and puts it on display with updated and reanimated footage, reproduced in a remastered version from the original 1981 cinematic release of the film. This DVD contains the second film of the trilogy based on the anime, is Region 2 encoded and contains both English and Japanese subtitles. 137 minutes long, from Bandai Visual. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8006 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind DVD (region 2)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
A staggering achievement of animation, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa) is the film that made director Hayao Miyazaki into what he is today: the premier Japanese creator of animation. A thousand years in the future, the remnants of humanity struggle for survival against the giant insects of the Sea of Corruption. The story of Princess Nausicaa and her battle to save her people from the political maneuvering of Kushana of Torumekia, who seeks to destroy the insects using the forbidden technology of the past, it is a classic Miyazaki story in every respect, and captures his grand vision and imagination. After years of waiting, it's finally available on DVD! The 2-disc DVD release features full optional English subtitles, and it includes many extras provided by the director, including audio commentary, theatrical trailers, a full storyboard version of the film, and teasers. Please note that this DVD is region 2, a Japanese release but with full optional English subtitles -- you will need to play it in a region free DVD player or your computer if you're in the U.S. Also please note that this is the legal, legitimate product produced by Mr. Miyazaki himself, not a Taiwanese bootleg.


VWBS1075 Ghibli Scenery ~ Miyazaki's Japan/Miyazaki's Europe (Blu-ray Disc)
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $68.00 Product type: Blu-ray Disc
This is the very first Blu-Ray by famous studio Ghibli, creators of Totoro, Chihiro, Ponyo and other cute characters. This 3 hours Blu-ray takes you to a backstage trip with Miyazaki's team, to Japan but also to Europe, following the artists in quest for inspiration that will help them in the process of creating the most beautiful animation movies of all times. Miyazaki's anime will no longer have secrets for you! Region Free 3 hours Blu-Ray. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8046 The Cat Returns ~ Neko No Ongaeshi (region 2)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
Studio Ghibli has come into its own as one of the world's foremost animation houses. This latest DVD release tells the story of a young girl, Haru, who saves a cat prince from being hit by a truck. In return for saving his son's life, the king of cats changes Haru into a cat to marry his son. But everything is not as it would seem, a war rages between the cats, and Haru isn't so sure she's up to marrying the prince. Directed by Hiroyuki Morita and based loosely on the manga Baron - Neko No Danshaku by Aoi Hiragi, it serves as an unofficial sequel to Whisper of the Heart, including many of the same characters from the cat world. Softer in tone and pace than many of the other Ghibli titles such as Mononoke Hime or Porco Rosso, it is still a Ghibli film in heart and spirit. Captivating, funny, and a treat for audiences who enjoy storylines over violence and action. Filmed in wide-screen, 16:9 format, The Cat Returns has optional Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Japanese subtitles. Included with The Cat Returns is a hilarious look at childhood days of the main character who works at an animation studio with a suspiciously similar name. Called Gibri's: Episode 2, it is a powerhouse of interesting and imaginative animation. A 25-minutes short about first crushes, it's a sweet and funny addition to an already great DVD. Shot in widescreen format with optional English or Japanese subtitles. 100 minutes of great Ghibli animation accompanied by a second DVD with promotional TV sports, character boards, the making of, and great additions. An impressive 160 minutes on the second disc, making this a fantastic buy for all fans of Hayao Miyazaki! Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8036 Spirited Away ~ Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (region 2)
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
The runaway hit anime movie from Hayao Miyazaki, this is Spirited Away (Japanese title Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, or the Spiriting Away of Sen and Chihiro), the film that sunk Titanic as the top-grossing film of all time in Japan. This is the brand new DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena Vista Home Entertainment, and it's a dynamite one for fans and collectors of Hayao Miyazaki's excellent feature films. The charming story follows Chihiro, a girl who is moving to a new town with her parents. They stop to check out an old run-down amusement park, and the next thing Chihiro knows, she's thrown into a world of strange spirits, dragons, speaking frogs, a magical witch, all no less strange than Alice in Wonderland. Of course it's a visual masterpiece, easily the most beautiful animation you've ever seen from Mr. Miyazaki to date. We highly recommend this excellent film to all fans of Studio Ghibli, and are extremely glad to be able to offer it to you! The film features subtitles in English, French and Japanese, and dubbed soundtrack in French and Japanese. The film is provided on 2 DVDs and features many extras, as with all Studio Ghibli's DVD film releases. This is the menu for disc 1. Options are, on the left side, View film, Chapter, and on the right side, Sound options, and Subtitle options. This is the Tokuten (Extras) Disc menu. Options are, View movie (storyboard version), Film trailers, and more. Spirited Away is a beautiful film, full of incredible scenes and characters that will be especially eye-opening to the Western eye. The images of what Chihiro encounters in the spirit world and call to mind Lewis Carroll very clearly. An incredible combinations of inventions of Mr. Miyazaki's and snippets from tales in ancient Japan and China, this is fabulous example of the quality and dedication that has made Mr. Miyazaki the most famous Japanese person in outside of Japan. You can enjoy the film either with English, French or Japanese subtitles, or dubbed in French, too! On the Extras disc, you can view the film in storyboard mode, a great way to get insight on the movie and the director. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8020 Raccoon Wars ~ Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko (region 2)
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
A great Studio Ghibli film available for the first time on DVD, this is Heisei Tanuki Gassen, or "Raccoon Wars" in English. When a clan of tanuki (a small dog in Asia similar to a Raccoon, called a Raccoon Dog) is threatened with the destruction of their home and possible extinction, they fight back using everything from magic to their wits to stop the humans from invading. But how does a small group of mammals stop bulldozers or construction men many more times their size? It's a fierce battle and both sides are not without their losses. Humorous, heartwarming, and heart-breaking enjoy this Hayao Miyazaki-produced Studio Ghibli gem by Isao Takahata. Playing time for the feature film is 119 minutes. Because this 2-DVD set features full subtitles in English and French, it's great for fans outside of Japan who want to enjoy Mr. Miyazaki's films! This is the menu for disc 1.Options are, on the left side, View film, Chapter, and on the right side, Sound options, and Subtitle options. This is the Tokuten (Extras) Disc menu. Options are, View movie (storyboard version), Film trailers for Totoro, Alternate opening and closings, enjoy a Japanese comedy about the magical animals called Tanuki. Like all the Studio Ghibli DVD productions, the transfer is absolutely perfect, and there are many extras for fans who want to know more about Hayao Miyazaki's works. This film is especially good for foreign fans of Japanese animation as it's filled with many interesting and traditional themes. You can enjoy the film either with English, French or Japanese subtitles. On the Extras disc, you can view the film in storyboard mode, another great way to get insight on the movie and the director. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


VWDZ8076 Howl's Moving Castle (region 2)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 300 g. Price: $60.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for Region Code 2) (What is this?)
Howl's Moving Castle is an amazing film by Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, a visual treat for everyone. It is the story of a young girl, Sophie, who believes herself too plain to ever find love. Before she knows it, however, she's been swept off her feet by the mysterious magic-user Howl, whose magical Moving Castle is famous throughout the land. Changed into a 90 year old woman by an old mage's curse, she must find a new life with Howl and the many magical creatures that surround him. It's an amazing journey, the kind which only Hayao Miyazaki could create for us. This is the standard Japanese release. This 2-disc DVD features original Japanese dialogue along with English and French dubbed tracks, and optional subtitles in English, French and Korean. Also includes documentary material and full storyboards of the film. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


PCXE50001 Moon and Earth ~ Earth Rising (Blu-ray Disc)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $60.00 Product type: Blu-ray Disc
We've all see the beauty of a full moon rising, but many have wondered what it would be like to see things from the other side. Thanks to the astronauts at JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency aka Japan's version of NASA) they bring to you a sight that is rarely seen by human eyes. On board the shuttle "Kaguya," the crew utilize NHK's latest high definition cameras to capture moon side views of the Earth rising all in a crystal clear Blu-Ray format. No special effects or computer graphics, just beautiful, awe inspiring scenes set to classical sound track that commemorates the fantastic achievement of mankind. The first DVD of it's kind, filmed in wide screen 16:9 format region A (1). Total runtime 41 mins. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!

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