Anime Limited’s Q4 2018 Home Video Release Slate Thus Far
Distributor Anime Limited have revealed their fourth-quarter release slate for their anime catalogue in 2018.
Worth noting that the distributor will offer more titles later down the line at any moment so the list won’t be final. As of 26th August (12pm), we have added more titles to the list! We will be updating more as soon as more titles are revealed.
We also want to clarify that there is currently a delay with regards to The Testament of Sister New Devil Burst so there’s no exact release date at the time being for the series (same issue is also happening with the Funimation release).
10th September
Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution 1
Audio: English & Japanese with English subtitles
“Ride the trapars and take to the skies once more! The revolutionary mecha anime from studio BONES returns for the first movie in a high-flying trilogy.
It all begins with the story that was left untold – the earth-shattering incident where Renton’s father disappeared. With the mysterious Eureka by his side, only Adroc Thurston could undo his own mistake, sparking the event that changed everything and earned him the title of a hero. Now, ten years later, Eureka lies in critical condition as Renton leaves the crew of the Gekko. But when he finds himself in the care of his father’s old friends, he has a choice to make. Either stay with the loving family he’s always wanted, or earn the love he seeks.”
Collector’s Edition Blu-ray & DVD
SRP £34.99
Available on Amazon UK
Standard Edition DVD
SRP £29.99
Available on Amazon UK
Twin Star Exorcists
Audio: English & Japanese with English subtitles
Part 1 covers episodes 1-13
“Follow the exciting tale of two star-crossed rivals as the fate of the world is placed in their young hands.
He vows to never use his incredible powers after surviving a tragedy. She wants revenge for the loss of her family. But when a prophecy states that 14-year-olds Rokuro and Benio will be the parents of the child destined to save the world, things don’t go quite as planned. While the unlikely duo refuse to be paired, more and more monsters known as Kegare are spilling from the mirroring world of Megano, and a familiar face from the past is behind it all. Soon, Rokuro and Benio discover that their powers are stronger combined, and before these two can have a baby, they’ll have to raise a little hell.”
Part 1 Standard Edition with Limited Edition Box Blu-ray
SRP £44.99
Available on Amazon UK
Part 1 Standard Edition DVD
SRP £29.99
Available on Amazon UK
24th September
Angelic Layer
Audio: English & Japanese with English subtitles
“From the moment twelve-year-old Misaki Suzuhara arrives in Tokyo to live with her aunt, she finds herself swept away by the amazing world of Angelic Layer – a fast-paced, high-tech game where dolls called Angels are controlled by the thoughts of their operator.
Discovering that her new friends are as interested in Angelic Layer as she is, Misaki builds her own Angel and begins competing in battles where will and determination count far more than size and strength. Can Misaki handle the pressure of the national championships while struggling to adapt to life in an unfamiliar city?”
Complete Series Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
SRP £59.99
Available on Amazon UK
Junjo Romantica Season 1
Audio: Japanese with English subtitles
“Three very different couples caught up in a storm of pure romance!
Romantica: Misaki is struggling to prepare for his college entrance exams, so his brother arranges for a private tutor. But Misaki’s nightmare is just beginning when his tutor, Usami, comes on to him! How will Misaki ever manage to pass his exam?
Egoist: Just when Kamijou’s life is at its lowest, he has a chance meeting with a man who never lets anything hold him back: Nowaki. His name means “typhoon,” and he’s about to take Kamijou on a whirlwind ride that will turn everything upsidedown.
Terrorist: Miyagi always seems to shrug off the cares of the world with a joke and a smile. But even he has problems, although he doesn’t let them show. Foremost is Shinobu, a relentless young man who’s adamant that they’re destined to be together.”
Complete Series Standard Edition Blu-ray
SRP £34.99
Available on Amazon UK
Kiznaiver
Audio: English & Japanese with English subtitles
“Even within the confines of the futuristic Sugomori City, Katsuhira Agata is a very unique high school boy – someone who simply cannot feel any pain whatsoever. Bullied and isolated, his world is set to shift seismically when he meets a strange girl named Noriko Sonozaki.
Before he knows it, Agata has been linked to a number of his classmates as part of a group created to share any pain each of them feels via a system known as “Kiznaiver”.
Tasked with various trials by Sonozaki as they serve as guinea pigs under the Kiznaiver system, could Agata and his new comrades’ experiences be the key to their own self-discovery?”
Complete Series Collector’s Edition AllTheAnime Ver. Blu-ray
SRP £79.99
Available on Shop AllTheAnime
Complete Series Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
SRP £59.99
Available on Amazon UK
Complete Series Standard Edition DVD
SRP £29.99
Available on Amazon UK
Sound! Euphonium Season 1
Audio: Japanese with English subtitles
“After the disappointment of defeat in a major competition during her final year in middle school, brass band music has lost its lustre for Kumiko as she enters high school. Despite vowing to leave music behind and make a fresh start, peer pressure from her new-found friends sees Kumiko once again taking up the Euphonium for Kitauji High School’s band club.
With an ambitious new club advisor at their helm the pressure is on for the club to qualify for the national tournament, but this lofty goal only serves to highlight the fractured relationships between cliques within the group’s existing members. As Kumiko struggles to make sense of this unrest, her attention is inexorably drawn towards former classmate and current club mate, the enigmatic Reina.
Love, friendship and rivalry collide against a musical backdrop as Kumiko searches for a passion or purpose to define her.”
Complete Series Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
SRP £59.99
Available on Amazon UK
1st October
Junjo Romantica Season 2
Audio: Japanese with English subtitles
“College student Misaki and his unlikely lover, the eccentric novelist Usami, are slowly growing closer. But their relationship could be in trouble when Usami’s older brother appears, and the two begin to vie for Misaki’s attention!
Nowaki loves Hiroki with all his heart, but sometimes, he’s afraid Hiroki doesn’t feel the same way. When Nowaki asks Hiroki for permission to address him by his real name, as others do, Hiroki flatly refuses. To Nowaki, this is just another reminder of the invisible gap that separates them… a gap that he must close, if they’re ever going to truly be a couple.”
Complete Series Standard Edition Blu-ray
SRP £34.99
Available on Amazon UK
15th October
K: Missing Kings
Audio: English & Japanese with English subtitles
“A year after the events of K and its climatic battle, the Silver King Shiro is still missing and his whereabouts unknown in spite of the best efforts of Neko and Kuro to track him down. The movements of these loyal servants hasn’t gone unnoticed however, leading to a run-in with members of rival clans that reignites tensions and power struggles between various factions.
When a member of the now-disbanded Red Clan, Anna Kushina, is taken prisoner, the best opportunity for Shiro to be tracked down by Anna’s impressive powers is lost. Thus, unlikely allegiances are formed between the Red and Silver clans to combat the new threats which face them both. Will this unexpected alliance be enough to counter the Green Clan’s top fighters, as well as its king?”
Collector’s Edition Blu-ray & DVD
SRP £34.99
Available on Amazon UK
Standard Edition DVD
SRP £29.99
Available on Amazon UK
29th October
Amanchu! Season 1
Audio: Japanese with English subtitles
“After moving from Tokyo to a small seaside town, 15-year-old Futaba is captivated by the ocean views and the vast expanse of water which she finds laid out before her. Unbeknownst to her, Futaba’s fascination is shared by Hikari, who has lived in the town her entire life, and the two girl’s lives intermingle unexpectedly when the introverted Futaba meets the outgoing and exuberant Hikari as one of her new classmates.
Before she knows it, a whole new world is opened up to Futaba – a sparkling, shimmering world that exists under the sea, as her new-found friend helps her confront her fears and anxieties through the form of scuba diving.
As her circle of friends grows, and with her confidence burgeoning, so Futaba finds the strength and self-assuredness to grow and develop with the support of those around her in this quietly touching and charming tale of friendship and finding yourself.”
Complete Series Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
SRP £59.99
Available on Amazon UK
K: Return of Kings
Audio: English & Japanese with English subtitles
“Following the events of K: Missing Kings, the Green Clan JUNGLE has been spreading its influence, causing friction with the Red Clan HOMRA and the Blue Clan SCEPTER 4. The war escalates when the Green King, Nagare Hisui, sends his men to attack Kubo and Neko, forcing the return of the Silver King, Yashiro Isana. Reunited with his friends, Shiro reveals his plans for dealing with the Green Clan – an alliance of the Red, Blue and Silver Clans.
But the Green King carries his own wild cards! Will the combined power of the three kings be enough to stop Nagare Hisui from fulfilling his dark ambitions?”
Complete Series Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
SRP £59.99
Available on Amazon UK
Complete Series Standard Edition DVD
SRP £29.99
Available on Amazon UK
March comes in like a Lion Season 1
Part 1 covers episodes 1-11
“Rei Kiriyama is a 17-year-old prodigy in the world of sh gi (Japanese chess), his young age marking him out as an exciting talent in a hierarchy mostly dominated by much older men. While those around him are impressed by his relative success at such a tender age, for Rei the expectations placed upon him feel like a millstone around his neck as he struggles to make sense of his place in the world and the person he wants to be, while simultaneously battling with the pressures of the world of professional sh gi.
Rei’s journey of friendship, rivalry and self-discovery brings with it a gamut of emotions, and a poignant look at life that will resonate with viewers from every walk of life.”
Part 1 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
SRP £59.99
Available on Amazon UK
26th November
Fireworks
Audio: English & Japanese with English subtitles
“While a classroom argument rages about how fireworks look from different angles as they burst forth in the night sky, the reserved Norimichi and his best friend Yusuke are about to compete for an even more explosive event in their young lives – the opportunity to spend some time with a girl named Nazuna with whom they are both smitten. The lucky winner is to be decided by a simple swimming contest, but the effects of this race are far more seismic than Norimichi could have imagined.
When a mysterious glowing ball offers Norimichi a second chance at victory, he comes to learn that even the slightest changes in perspective can make a striking difference to the world around him – a daunting face that might also be the key to helping Nazuna resolve the troubles which plague her…”
Collector’s Edition Blu-ray & DVD
SRP £34.99
Available on Amazon UK
Standard Edition Blu-ray
SRP £19.99
Available on Amazon UK
Standard Edition DVD
SRP £17.99
Available on Amazon UK
March comes in like a Lion Season 1
Part 2 covers episodes 12-22
“With his life as a teenage shogi player developing rapidly, Rei Kiriyama finds himself facing a whole host of new challenges – not just on the shogi board itself, but also in his own personal life.
As his fractured and difficult family life come into focus, so too do the root causes of many of the anxieties that plague Kiriyama. He isn’t alone in his struggles however, as a major tournament reveals that even more experienced players have their own deep-seated problems to face in the name of success.
With new friendships forged and important life lessons learned, for the first time Kiriyama might just be equipped with the knowledge he needs to proceed down the path to a successful life and career…”
Part 2 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
SRP £59.99
Available on Amazon UK
TBC December
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Audio: English & Japanese with English subtitles
“The people of Iorph have a lifespan of hundreds of years and maintain their teenage appearances for life, but when the peace of this town is shattered by those who want the secret to their longevity for themselves, a young girl named Maquia is forced to escape. Wandering the land alone, upon finding an orphaned baby she chooses to raise him, but as this boy grows up so the difference in their lifespans is thrown into ever-sharper relief.”
Collector’s Edition Blu-ray & DVD
SRP £59.99
Available on Amazon UK
Standard Edition Blu-ray
SRP £19.99
Available on Amazon UK
Standard Edition DVD
SRP £17.99
Available on Amazon UK
The list above are currently the only ones revealed for the Q4 2018 release slate. We are also expecting Cowboy Bebop’s 20th Anniversary Edition and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt December Sky to make an appearance this Q4, but Anime Ltd are still working on the details for those two in the meantime.
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