Japanese Blu-Ray Discs

Directed by Mamoru Oshii and animated by Production IG (of Ghost in the Shell fame) and featuring the voice of Chiaki Kuriyama (from Kill Bill) as Midori Mitsuya. Sky Crawlers won several awards including Future Film Festival Digital Award, best original soundtrack (for Kenji Kawai) and best motion picture for a youth audience awards. Now available in Blu-Ray (Japan and the US share the same region encoding), you can experience the drama in the original Japanese language and Japanese subtitles all in Hi-Definition wide screen format right in the comfort of your own home. 122 mins.

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!

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.

This is the Rebuild of EVANGELION - Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone which consists of a single Blu-Ray Disc that's digitally remastered with new cut scenes. It retells the first six episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion and includes the following special features:

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Trailer & TV Spot

Rebuilt of Evangelion: 1.01 (Making Of)

Angel of Doom Music Video

Dubbing Script

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance Teaser

Pamphlet

Filmed in Widescreen 16:9 format. A total of 137 mins.

Innocence is the sequel to the original anime film Ghost in the Shell previously released in theaters in 2004. Written and directed by Mamoru Oshii and produced by Production I.G, it's a timeless film with action and drama mixed in with religious and philosophical musings all wrapped in a futuristic cyberpunk world that pays homage to Blade Runner.

This Blu-Ray Absolute Edition is a re-release of the original film featuring enhanced audio and a wide screen ratio 1920x1080p format, spoken in the original Japanese text with fully optional English Subtitles. Extras include discussion between Mamoru Oshii, Chihiro Ito, and Isao Yukisada, trailer for "The Sky Crawlers," and more.

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 is the limited edition boxed set which includes three discs, including the original film (all versions) as well as a documentary "Ponyo Was Born This Way."

This is a preorder item, which will be released December 8 of 2009. Order it now and we'll send it to you as soon as it's released!

Re-experience the world of ESCAFLOWNE in this fabulous Blu-Ray edition captured on wide screen 16:9 high definition format that's playable on any region 2 capable Blu-Ray Player (Japan and USA share the same Region). Released in its original Japanese language and Korean dubbing and subtitles. 98 mins.

While on a community service outing on the moon surface, Takeru discovers a photograph of a girl living on Earth a place that was rendered barren after the Colossal freeport fell to the surface and triggered the Great Calamity 100 years before. His heart stolen by this girl, Takeru recruits his friend Kazuma on an outmoded Lunar Maintenance LTV into restricted space where the Earth can be viewed. The barren surface of the moon seems endless, but finally they cross the edge of a giant crater and a stunning sight comes into view. One look at the brilliant, blue Earth suspended in the blackness of outer space and everything they were taught about the dead mother word is turned on its head. Furthermore, the crater is cluttered with photographs, including one with a message that says "Earth is Well," setting Takeru on a wild adventure to discover the truth about Earth.

A wonderful collaboration of Katsuhiro Otomo (of Akira and Steamboy Fame), Bandai Visual and Nissin Cup Noodle, "Freedom" boasts wonderful animation and special effects that zaps you into the universe where the Earth is left as being uninhabitable and the rest of humanity now call the moon their home. This is a 4 set Blu-Ray collection that features episodes 1-7 in the series, with plenty of special features, including the Nissin Cup Noodle TV - CM. The theme song "This is Love" is performed by the famous Utada Hikaru which makes this an extra worthy purchase for all J-pop fans. This boxed set also comes with a 28 page illustration book. Features original Japanese language with optional English subtitles making this a great supplemental listening study guide for Japanese language students. Filmed in Widescreen format 16:9 ratio with a run time of 316 mins.

An anime event! No one in the world of Japanese animation has more respect than Miyazaki Hayao, and this is the movie that first put him on the world stage. Here is one of the most famous Miyazaki films, the timeless Castle of Cagllostro, the classic Lupin III action movie featuring the best of Lupin, Goemon, Jigen, Fujiko and Inspector Zenigata. A superb film, which Spielberg has reportedly called one of the best action films of all time, this great film is available Blu-Ray only from Japan. A new edition of this classic and must-see anime movie, available in superb Blu-ray quality. In it's original language. 100 mins.