VWDZ8006Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind DVD (region 2)
Number in stock: 1 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.
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 700 g. Price: $38.00
Product type: sexy magazine with DVD (zoned for ALL countries)
(What is this?)
From the fine folks at Sabra, home of the most beautiful sexy female photography in Japan, enjoy this new softcover photobook ("mook") featuring popular bikini idol Ai. A super woman whose beautiful body will mesmerize you, each photograph captures her grace for you. Features a DVD made alongside the photobook, including "making of" footage showing the star as she got ready for the shoot, etc.
PAB220Sabra DVD Mook ~ Secret Face -- Rina Akiyama
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 600 g. Price: $28.00
Product type: idol magazine with DVD (zoned for ALL countries)
(What is this?)
The queen of "oshiri" Rina Akiyama is back again with the famed crew of Sabra, known for introducing you to their latest gravure idol discoveries. This magazine/DVD photo mook is a collaboration of both past production and new steamy content. Typically known for her cute bikini at the beach style gravure photos, this all color production complies the babyfaced idol sensual bikini and lingerie style photos that's sure to get your heart racing in an instant. Great for leg fans, sexy idols and bikini girls. Additional candid behind the scenes photos during production shoots as well as as a 120 DVD with extra content. Another must have item for fans of the one and only "Oshirina!"
PAB222Sabra DVD Mook ~ Fragility -- Natsuko Tatsumi
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 600 g. Price: $36.00
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!
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 600 g. Price: $22.00
Product type: idol magazine with DVD (zoned for region 2 only)
This is a special issue of super famous Japanese idol magazine Sabra, A Sabra DVD Mook focusing only on the number one idol, Aki Hoshino. This issue could be compared to a photobook, 100+ pages, full page pictures only, printed on high grade paper. The delightful Aki Hoshino shows off her beauty in various scenes: outdoor/indoor sets, lingerie, bikinis... it is always a pleasure to watch every single of these stunning pictures and Aki's cute eyes and face. Perfect smile, awesome curves, this is definitely a collector item from Sabra that you wanna own too. Plus it comes with an offshot DVD of the queen idol.
IVIEW1800HDiView 1800HD HDMI Upscaling DVD Player w/ DIVX & Karaoke
This item is in stock in San Diego. Shipping: $20 Airmail (US/Can) /$48 Intl Price: $78.00
Product type: NTSC/PAL DVD Player (Region free)
J-List's region free DVD players make it easy to enjoy DVDs from every corner of the globe, be it imported anime or "Indies" titles from Japan, Europe-release PAL format discs, or anything. This new player from RJ Tech is loaded with high-end features, including *upscaling* to high-def LCD or Plasma TVs, allowing DVDs to be scaled up to their maximum quality in 720p and 1080i format. It also features an HDMI connection (with included cable), the best way to connect your devices since everything you need is carried through one digital connection. The player also supports MPEG 4 and AVI/XVID files burned onto DVD media, USB drive and SD card video playback, . What more could you ask for in a DVD player?
Peter Says:
What is DIVX? The DIVX standard is a codec for encoding movies and video into extremely small sizes, enabling them to be watched easily on computers with DIVX playback software installed. DIVX movies look great on a computer, but even better when viewed on a TV, with their near-DVD video quality, and this DVD player allows you to burn your favorite movies onto DVD-R media and watch them easily. I love these players because of the many features they offer, even beyond what name-brand players give you, like the ability to throw some JPGs or AVI format movies on a USB drive or SD card and watch them.
For your ordering convenience, this product is stocked in San Diego. It will be speedily shipped to you by our dedicated local staff in San Diego in a protective outer box.
This player features:
• Fully region free operation, out of the box -- nothing to hack or set
• Supports HDMI output for video upscaling to 720p/1080i, great for the HD-TV you own now, or might buy in the near future
• HDMI cable is included (a great deal since most players make you buy your own)
• Great feature! Plays DIVX/MPEG4/XviD/MPEG4 format movies, allowing you to burn multiple movies to your DVD-R media and watch them any time you like
• Full compatibility with DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW Playback (supports Video CD 1.1 and 2.0 standards)
• Burn an MP3 DVD-R disc for tons of music to listen to -- use it in lieu of a stereo
• Includes both progressive outputs (Y, Pb, Pr) as well as HDMI for maximum compatibility with high-def TVs now and in the future
• NTSC/PAL/Auto Playback -- use it in both NTSC and PAL countries
• Great feature! This player support Karaoke playback, with two mic inputs and everything you need to control the sound
• Selectable Screen Aspect Radio (4:3 and 16:9) -- full support for widescreen DVDs
• All player controls are replicated on the player itself too, handy if you don't have the remote in hand
• Composite Video output and S-Video Output, component Video output for high-end televisions
• Features support for 5.1 ch surround sound speakers right on the unit -- just hook the speakers via optical or standard plugs
• Great feature! Includes a handy USB port on the front for viewing movies or images from a USB drive, and also supports playback from SD/MC/MMC Card!
• Supports Multilingual Dialogue (up to 8 Tracks) and Subtitles
• Great feature! Features a Playback Memory Function, remembering where you were automatically
• Multiple angle support, screen zoom, and two mic inputs for karaoke!
• Great feature! This DVD player is surround-sound ready, with speaker outs for front, center, side and rear speakers -- just plug them in!
• 3x zooming Playback, slow playback, frame by frame advance, continuous loop mode, parental controls, and more
• Full featured Remote Control w/ separate fast forward/fast back and chapter keys (very important)
• Great feature! The player is elegantly designed, with a round LCD display and half height size to look great with your other components
• Dimensions (inch): 17 (W) x 1.5 (H) x 10 (D)
• Dimensions (cm): 43 (W) x 38 (H) x 23 (D)
• Unit Weight: 5.3 lbs. (2.5 KG)
• Auto switch power: AC 110-220V, 50/60Hz (25W Max) with short circuit protection -- great for international use!
• Full English manual included, 1 year manufacturer warranty
• Set includes the DVD player, remote control, batteries for remote, and RCA/HDMI cables to connect the player to your TV
• UPS Ground ship fee is $20 for US/Canada (USPS ship fee is $48 for international)
• Shipped lovingly by our staff in San Diego, and double-packed in an outer box to protect your player. Note: DVD players can only be sent to the billing address on your credit card. Thanks for your understanding.
Note: DVD players can only be sent to the billing address on your credit card.
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 400 g. Price: $40.00
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.
VWDZ8010Princess Mononoke *Deluxe 3 DVD release (region 2)
Number in stock: 1 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.
PB972Cos-Cure vol. 1 ~ C Cure Nov. 2005 with DVD Region 2
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 550 g. Price: $18.50
Product type: Cosplay magazine with DVD (zoned for region 2 only)
Labelling itself as a magazine for high-level women cosplayers, Cos-Cure is definitely for those serious about the hobby -- the recreation of a character from a game, anime or manga through a costume, which is a significant event at comic conventions and game conventions, even headlining cosplay conventions of their own. With an ability level that is near-professional, cosplayers set out to bring a character to life in incredible detail, a hobby well-documented in series such as Genshiken. Each issue of Cos-Cure contains hundreds of photographs of cosplayers, some in studio settings and some in their native habitat of the convention -- the effort put into these costumes is truly stunning and instantly recognizable. This magazine also contains make-up tips, photography tips, news on upcoming conventions and more, truly a must-have for anyone who cosplays or anyone who enjoys viewing cosplayers in action. Vol.1 includes a special Region 2 DVD on the World Cosplay Summit, cosplay photos divided by anime (Gundam, Eva, Tsubasa Chronicle, Dragonball, Lupin III), comic (Bleach, Prince of Tennis, D.Gray-man, Naruto), and game (Final Fantasy, AIR, beatmania, Street Fighter). Tips include making your photography more dynamic, wig styling, how women can learn to have more male-like body language when cosplaying as men, and more. 130 pages.
This item is in stock in San Diego Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $9.95
Product type: DVD (Region 1)
"Seven Days in Japan" is a fascinating documentary made by student film director and anime fan Joe Doughrity, who fulfilled his lifelong dream of coming to Japan. Over the course of a week, Joe explores the ins and outs of Tokyo, sampling the traditional, the otaku-inspired and the silly, experiencing such bizarre aspects of Japan as ganguro girls (the dark-skinned kogals in Tokyo), JPOP music, the nightlife of Shibuya, and even fighting champ Bob Sapp. Join Joe as they explore Ueno Park, marvel at giant robots, and learn how anime is made while visiting a famous animation studio. If you've ever been interested in anime or taking a trip to Tokyo, "Seven Days in Japan" is for you! Note: DVD is zoned for region 1 (North America).
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $25.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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If you've been looking for a reason to get in shape but haven't found the motivation to do it, look no further, Hinako is here to help. In the latest fitness craze to get you back into shape, this first anime workout DVD entitled "Isshou ni Training" (Training Together) features the uber genki Hinako, who takes you through a series of daily exercise routines consisting of squats, sit ups and pushups to get your heart pumping. To add to the excitement, the DVD features a variety of costumes, attire and music for her to work out to in order to keep you entertained throughout the routines. To complete that "ero-cise" anime appeal a variety of scenes are featured with low angles, high angles and even zoom ups just to make this DVD purchase all the more sweeter. Filmed in widescreen format. A total of 24 mins of material.
Number in stock: 2 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.
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 600 g. Price: $25.00
Product type: art book
Direct from the Isshou ni Training DVD series comes this awesome artbook for even more wonderful exercises with the bubbly Hinako as your motivational coach. Fully colored all with Hinako and her natural "charms" to get your heart racing. Additionally, for a limited time, there are special extras which include a large poster and a special sexy "MEGA Megane Cleaner" (Glasses Cleaner) that measures 90x40 cm! Fantastic for fans of bishoujo and wacky anime exercise videos.
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 700 g. Price: $36.50
Product type: sexy photobook with DVD (zoned for ALL countries)
(What is this?)
A drop-dead gorgeous photobook featuring Miu Nakamura, popular talent and model who has many fans in Japan, she hails from Aomori Prefecture and can be seen on all the late-night TV sexy idols shows. This super glossy photobook documents everything that fans will ever want to see about this wonderful idol, showing her in many amazing outfits and poses. Best of all it includes an all region DVD too. From Sabra.
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 1982 cinematic release of the film. This DVD contains the third film of the trilogy based on the anime, is Region 2 encoded and contains both English and Japanese subtitles. 144 minutes long, from Bandai Visual.
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 600 g. Price: $28.00
Product type: Collector's Book
"The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format by ASCII Media Works. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato!, author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls.
This 10th anniversary edition collection does a wonderful recap of the many products created for this series beyond just DVD and manga covers. Acting as a history of the series, it shows the various key chains, toy lines (including plushies), bag and uniforms figures, and even advertising campaigns (one with the Chiyo featured on the Keio bus). The book is sectioned into history, sketch art and includes several 4 panel works showcasing the adventures of Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura, and Kaori, as they work and play through their years in high school together spanning approximately 300 pages. Truly a must have for any fan.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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.
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Product type: Bishoujo game for Standard DVD Player
Title: Exodus Guilty vol. 1-3 Set Language: English with Japanese voices OS: DVD (works in any DVD player or DVD software in your computer) Region: Region free (viewable on DVD players around the world)
Get all three volumes of this great DVD-based game at a special price!
Now you can order all three volumes of the Exodus Guilty game series for a special price! This is an incredible long epic anime game that's played with a standard DVD player, using the DVD controller to make choices and advance the game story forward. Filled with wonderful characters and a great story and full voice throughout the game. Order your set now!
Vol.1 -Present-
The year 2000. Kasumi Shindo is at first glance a run-of-the-mill high school student in modern-day Japan. However, beneath his normal appearance, Kasumi is in fact a top-notch treasure hunter. This time, Kasumi is aiming to seek out the lost 11th Commandment of Moses. Kasumi discovers that his childhood friend, Reina Tachibana is in southern Europe participating in an archeological dig. Pretending to be a tourist, he visits the excavation area and manages to get put on the excavation staff. But he is not the only treasure hunter looking for the Eleventh Commandment of Moses and before he knows it, he's embroiled in a dangerous adventure.
Vol.2 -Past-
1200 BC A time when God was still demonstrating his powers and making his presence felt to those in the world and people lived simply in small communal groups. One of these hamlets was that of Will Arc. But when the village chieftain Martha refuses to be sacrificed to God, she throws the future of the village into uncertainty. When Martha realizes that she is at death's door, she leaves her son, the Great Swordsman ALES with her last wish before passing away. In order to convey Martha's final words, ALES strikes out alone on a quest for Will, a girl known as "The Song of God".
Vol.3 -Future-
The year 13,800 A.D. Due to an apocalypse that ravaged the entire earth several centuries earlier, humans have been relegated to the position of an endangered species on blighted land. Only a small sliver of green is left, the acidic oceans are aflame and the blue skies remain no more. The earth cannot even produce sustenance for people to survive. Sui was raised the daughter of a florist in City Gilde, but on her 18th birthday things suddenly shift and her peaceful, if poor, life is thrown into turmoil. A sudden coup d’etat occurs and fatally injured in the fray, her surrogate mother, Nene, relays to her a shocking message with her dying words - Sui is actually the last surviving member of the royal family and a princess heir to the throne. So Sui sets out on a journey with Laliela to take the Key of Will bequeathed to her by Nene to the Sage U.
This game is rated U-15, and is recommend for ages 15 and up.
Kasumi Shindo. This 18-year old is a high school student but has a second identity, that of a top treasure hunter.He is seeking the " Eleventh Commandments of Moses". Convinced that ruins discovered on an island in the south of Europe are home to this find, he decides to make a trek there. Learning that a friend form his childhood, Reina Tachibana, whose family he once lived with, is working on an excavation team there he concocts a plan to visit under the pretense of being a tourist.
Ai Tachibana. Reina's younger sister and Kasumi's bride to be as arranged by their parents, Ai pretends that she detests the idea of marrying Kasumi, but in fact she is really crazy about him. Ai decides to use her summer vacation to help her sister on the excavation and is initially excited about seeing Kasumi after a gap of ten years, but once they meet they can't seem to keep from fighting with each other.
Reina Tachibana. Ai's older sister and a professor of Archeology at a university in England, Reina is in charge of the excavation team. While suffering and sometimes unreliable due to a lack of common sense, she brings to her work, a wealth of specialized knowledge. She detests treasure hunters and the way they ravage the culturally valuable ruins, but hasn't yet clued into Kasumi's true identity.
Arglelech. An up and coming treasure hunter who has recently reared his head. In contrast to his chosen profession, he is not especially attached to money and does not appear to be very aware of the stigma of being a treasure hunter. It seems that in his past somewhere lies a connection with Kasumi.
Ales. A swordsman of such skill that his name spreads far beyond his own hamlet. He harbors serious doubts that the "Will of God" is not what makes people suffer. To discover the truth for himself, he sets out on a journey alone. A man of strong moral fiber and unflagging courage, he soon gains a group of steadfast companions.
Aqua. A strange young girl encountered in Plen Arc, she is in actuality, one of God's four mediums. By all appearances, she is merely a child, but in reality is older than ALES and talks as if she were an adult. She takes an interest in ALES and decides to help him under certain conditions.
Will. Lives in Plen Arc. She is a member of "Song of God" and tasked with the duty of conveying the will of God to people through dance. God called to her, but because she defied him, the oracles have decimated Plen Arc. When ALES arrives in Plen Arc, she has gone missing. The question is whether she perished with the city, or...
Quake. A man that lives in the seaside hamlet of Sea Arc also happens to be an oracle. Normally living a quiet life with the fishermen of Sea Arc, QUAKE cuts a bold figure and has a personality that leaves an impression. Despite appearances, he is also a man of deep reflection and possesses a wealth of knowledge. A certain incident drives him to join forces in taking action with ALES.
Sui. Raised as the daughter of a florist, on her 18th birthday a coup d'etat occurs and she is told by her surrogate mother, Nene, that she is the last member of the royal family. But because of the coup d'etat, she is unable to ascend to the thrown and Nene is killed by the conspirators behind the political takeover. Bequeathed the "Key of Will" with which she has been entrusted, she sets off on a journey with Laliela to see that it is delivered to the Sage U.
Laliela. Laliela is Nene's sister, but she has been raised with Sui since she was a child. Laliela knows that Sui is the royal princess and she was raised as her bodyguard cum maid-in-waiting. She is truly an incredible fighter. She does not wear her heart on her sleeve and takes a cool attitude to all encounters, but begins to change as she journeys with Sui.
Titi. Titi lives in Towngilde and has taken over for her missing father, a scientist of great renown. Following in his footsteps, Titi is in charge of overseeing the Imperial office program in charge of demystifying the technologies used in the hyper-advanced science savvy civilizations of antiquity with an eye to opening up the technologies to the public. After meeting Sui, Titi decides to depart on her journey with her.
Tazta. A young man living in Village Gilde. Though young, he is independent and proud of this. There is nothing he despises more than being treated like a child. While looking for his sister that he lost contact with in the old capital, he falls for Laliela the instant he sees her and joins up with Sui and company, deciding to journey with them.
PAB751Anime Shakugan no Shana II no Subete ~ Limited Edition
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 400 g. Price: $28.50
Product type: Anime art book with DVD (Region 2)
Here's a really outstanding "everything about Shana" artbook that's loaded with visual information on the characters and episodes of the 2nd Shana series. Awesome art and content , plus it comes with an awesome "Everything About Shana and Melonpan" DVD, too. The book is 166 pages.
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Product type: Bishoujo game for Standard DVD Player (Region 1)
Title: Exodus Guilty vol. 1 Language: English with Japanese voices OS: DVD (works in any DVD player or DVD software in your computer) Region: Region free (viewable on DVD players around the world)
A super interactive anime game you play on any DVD player!
A super new interactive dating-sim game that can be played with any standard DVD player, as well as computer with DVD drive or Playstation/Xbox, this his Exodus Guilty! A great interactive anime game that you control with your DVD player's remote control, it features a great lineup of characters and an innovative story!
Vol.1 -Present-
The year 2000. Kasumi Shindo is at first glance a run-of-the-mill high school student in modern-day Japan. However, beneath his normal appearance, Kasumi is in fact a top-notch treasure hunter. This time, Kasumi is aiming to seek out the lost 11th Commandment of Moses. Kasumi discovers that his childhood friend, Reina Tachibana is in southern Europe participating in an archeological dig. Pretending to be a tourist, he visits the excavation area and manages to get put on the excavation staff. But he is not the only treasure hunter looking for the Eleventh Commandment of Moses and before he knows it, he's embroiled in a dangerous adventure.
This game is rated U-15, and is recommend for ages 15 and up.
Kasumi Shindo. This 18-year old is a high school student but has a second identity, that of a top treasure hunter.He is seeking the " Eleventh Commandments of Moses". Convinced that ruins discovered on an island in the south of Europe are home to this find, he decides to make a trek there. Learning that a friend form his childhood, Reina Tachibana, whose family he once lived with, is working on an excavation team there he concocts a plan to visit under the pretense of being a tourist.
Ai Tachibana. Reina's younger sister and Kasumi's bride to be as arranged by their parents, Ai pretends that she detests the idea of marrying Kasumi, but in fact she is really crazy about him. Ai decides to use her summer vacation to help her sister on the excavation and is initially excited about seeing Kasumi after a gap of ten years, but once they meet they can't seem to keep from fighting with each other.
Reina Tachibana. Ai's older sister and a professor of Archeology at a university in England, Reina is in charge of the excavation team. While suffering and sometimes unreliable due to a lack of common sense, she brings to her work, a wealth of specialized knowledge. She detests treasure hunters and the way they ravage the culturally valuable ruins, but hasn't yet clued into Kasumi's true identity.
Arglelech. An up and coming treasure hunter who has recently reared his head. In contrast to his chosen profession, he is not especially attached to money and does not appear to be very aware of the stigma of being a treasure hunter. It seems that in his past somewhere lies a connection with Kasumi.
Buy 4 or more dating-sim games, get 15% off!
STU120Erin's Challenge! I can speak Japanese vol. 1
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 550 g. Price: $36.50
Product type: Study Book with DVD
A new acclaimed Japanese language method that's perfect for mid-level students who wants to learn the 'real' Japanese as it is spoken everyday. Each lesson covers a common daily situation with easy to understand conversations, illustrated with pictures, drawings and even manga. Lessons are fully translated in 4 languages: English, Portuguese, Korean and Chinese! Of course it features full furigana subtitles for Kanjis, so that you don't get stuck if you find a Kanji that you don't fully understand or read. Coming with an interactive DVD also in 4 languages, it's a perfect item for teachers also! Boost your Japanese language level with by starting this new method today. This is volume 1. Volume 2 also in stock.
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 500 g. Price: $88.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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!
PAB629Miu no Ita Kisetsu -- Miu Nakamura Last Photobook
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 1000 g. Price: $52.00
Product type: shashinshu (photobook) with DVD
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A drop-dead gorgeous photobook featuring Miu Nakamura, popular talent and model who has many fans in Japan, she hails from Aomori Prefecture and can be seen on all the late-night TV sexy idols shows. This super glossy photobook documents everything that fans will ever want to see about this wonderful idol, showing her in many amazing outfits and poses. Best of all may be the 170 minute DVD you get in the photobook!
MY739SDVincent Valentine Action Figure -- No.2 ~ Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Play Arts
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 750 g. Price: $35.00
Product type: Anime Toy/Completed Figure
With the recent edition of the Final Fantasy DVD (Final Fantasy VII Advent Children) ready to hit stores next month, fans are eagerly anticipating the day to pick up their own copy of this continuing saga for their collection. The story takes place two years after the First Final Fantasy left off from the PS1, bringing the heros together again to battle not only the growing plague known as "Geostigma" but against a new powerful enemy. A great work of modern art filled with a deep storyline and superb CG, fans will no doubt go crazy over the great offerings that the Square Enix team has set up for them. Collaborating with toy manufacturer Play Arts, is this high quality statue/ figure as envisioned by character designer Tetsuya Nomura. Standing at a tall 24 cm (9 inches) this high quality model can be posed in various stances and comes with several accessories such as weapons, interchangeable hands, and even a stand to prop them up for display. Made of PVC, this particular purchase features the character Vincent Valentine with his battle torn red cloak and trademark gun by his side. A great item for fans of Final Fantasy that you will not want to miss.
For your convenience, this item is stocked in San Diego.
VIBL700701A 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*)
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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.
VWDZ8008Kiki's Delivery Service 2-disc set (region 2)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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.
This item is in stock in San Diego Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $9.95
Product type: Bishoujo game for Standard DVD Player (Region 1)
OS COMPATIBILITY AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Any standard DVD player, Mac or PC.
This is a standard region 1 DVD which can be played on any device that plays DVDs, including a normal player, console like PS2 or PS3, or Mac or PC. To control the game, use the remote control to move the story along.
Peter Says:
A positively beautiful example of the PC dating-sim genre converted to the great format of DVD, you can play this game just about anywhere -- on a portable or full sized DVD player, on a Mac or PC or even a Playstation or Xbox, since it's a fully compatible DVD. Super story of time travel and love. If you like this title, be sure and play the other Hirameki games.
An awesome interactive dating-sim game that can be played with any standard DVD player, as well as computer with DVD drive or Playstation/Xbox, this is Hourglass of Summer! A fantastic long-playing love-sim which spans space and time, this is a fabulous new interactive anime game from Japan for fans of hentai games without the hentai. While supplies last, this title comes with a limited-edition art book.
In this great new game, you are the main character, living a normal high school students' life. Right before Summer Vacation you make up your mind to ask beautiful Kaho Serizawa out on a date, but the very next day you wake up to realize that summer vacation is over and he has "Day Dropped," or time-slipped, to September 1st. Going to school in a state of confusion, you find your grief-stricken classmates who tell you that your girlfriend Kaho has died in an accident the day before. How did you start dating Kaho, when you don't remember asking her out? And what were the tragic events that lead up to her death? As the story progresses, you continue to slip back into that fateful summer as you grapple with the awful fate that awaits Kaho-chan. It's an adventure of a lifetime, a summer that crosses the boundaries of space and time.
This game is rated U-15, and is recommend for ages 15 and up.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $35.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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.
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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
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!
VWDZ8002My Neighbor Totoro ~ Tonari no Totoro (region 2)
This item can be ordered. Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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.
PAB626Erin's Challenge! I can speak Japanese vol. 3
This item can be ordered. Weight: 700 g. Price: $36.50
Product type: Study Book with DVD
A new acclaimed Japanese language method that's perfect for mid-level students who wants to learn the 'real' Japanese as it is spoken everyday. Each lesson covers a common daily situation with easy to understand conversations, illustrated with pictures, drawings and even manga. Lessons are fully translated in 4 languages: English, Portuguese, Korean and Chinese! Of course it features full furigana subtitles for Kanjis, so that you don't get stuck if you find a Kanji that you don't fully understand or read. Coming with an interactive DVD also in 4 languages, it's a perfect item for teachers also! Boost your Japanese language level with by starting this new method today. This is volume 2. Volume 1 also in stock.
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Product type: Bishoujo game for Standard DVD Player (Region 1)
OS COMPATIBILITY AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Any standard DVD player, Mac or PC.
This is a standard region 1 DVD which can be played on any device that plays DVDs, including a normal player, console like PS2 or PS3, or Mac or PC. To control the game, use the remote control to move the story along.
Peter Says:
This is a really cute game for any standard DVD player, which is good because it gives you the option of playing the game on the large TV in your living room. Can you help the three witches-in-training bring the world of the Mages and the Humans back together? If you like this title, be sure and play the other Hirameki games.
Long, long ago, there was a world in which mages and humans existed in harmony. Deep contrasts in their two cultures, however, caused differences that could not be overcome between the two races. The humans feared the great power of the mages, and hunted them, trying to erase their kind from the earth. God felt pity for their plight and created a world of magic for them, which they could go to in peaceful exile. In this way the mages faded from the Earth, and all contact between the two peoples ceased. Each continued on their own paths, the humans that of civilization, and mages that of magic.
A few hundred years have passed since that time, and the mages are hopeful that, once again, the two races can live in harmony together. In the hope of finding a way to bridge their differences, the mages send out their young acolytes for training in the world of the humans. If the younger generations of the two peoples can find a way of connecting, perhaps the acolytes could gain important knowledge that will enable the two groups to live together again. This year three young wizards will cross over into the world of humans... Two of them are elite, and one a total drop out. Can they reunite the two peoples of Earth and the World of Magic?
An excellent interactive DVD game from Hirameki International, welcome to the world of Tea Society of a Witch. Playable on any standard DVD player (also compatible with PC or Mac DVD software, Playstation 2, Xbox etc.), you use your DVD player controller to make selections and advance in the game. A perfect item for fans of hentai games without the hentai!
This game is rated M for mature, due to suggestive romantic themes. Recommended for age 17 and up. The game comes with a limited-edition art book, too.
VWDZ8046The Cat Returns ~ Neko No Ongaeshi (region 2)
Number in stock: 3 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!
VWDZ8036Spirited 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.
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00
Product type: DVD (*zoned for Region Code 2*)
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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.
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 first film of the trilogy based on the anime, is Region 2 encoded and contains both English and Japanese subtitles. 143 minutes long, from Bandai Visual.
VWDZ8004Whisper 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.
VWDZ8104TALES 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.
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