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Sankarea - Complete Series - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - LE

Key Selling Points

• A dark, romantic take on the timeless theme of “star crossed lovers.”

• The equivalent of Twilight and the Hunger Games, Sankarea focuses on love overcoming adversity between two teens from different walks of life.

• From the production studio that brought you Fruits Basket, one of the most beloved romantic comedy of all-time.

Synopsis

Zombie-obsessed Furuya is making a potion to reanimate his dead cat when he meets Rea. She’s about as miserable as a girl can get, thanks to her creepy, domineering father. When the pain becomes too much, she tries to commit suicide with a sip of Furuya’s weird elixir. The potion doesn’t kill her – but it does turn her into a zombie after she falls from a cliff. [ Watch Trailer ] Now that Rea’s undead and ready to finally live, she hides out with Furuya, who’s Studio: always dreamed of having a zombie girlfriend. Their one-of-a-kind relationship comes Street Date: 10/1/2013 with some challenges, like the fact that Rea is decomposing. Even worse, her freak- Pre-Order: 8/27/2013 show dad is dangerously determined to get her back under his control. As Furuya Catalogue #: FN-09231 fights to keep his ghoulfriend safe, Rea finds the secret to resurrecting her happiness: Material #: 8110557 Live like you’re dying – even if you’re already dead. UPC: 704400092312 SRP: $69.98 Content Comp Titles: Warm Bodies, Pushing Daisies, Twilight, Angel Beats Run Time (min): 300 Genre: Drama, Comedy # of Discs: 4 Rating: TV14 Language: English

Sankarea - Complete Series - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - Alt

Key Selling Points

• A dark, romantic take on the timeless theme of “star crossed lovers.”

• The anime equivalent of Twilight and the Hunger Games, Sankarea focuses on love overcoming adversity between two teens from different walks of life.

• From the production studio that brought you Fruits Basket, one of the most beloved romantic comedy animes of all-time.

Synopsis

Zombie-obsessed Furuya is making a potion to reanimate his dead cat when he meets Rea. She’s about as miserable as a girl can get, thanks to her creepy, domineering father. When the pain becomes too much, she tries to commit suicide with a sip of Furuya’s weird elixir. The potion doesn’t kill her – but it does turn her into a zombie after she falls from a cliff. [ Watch Trailer ] Now that Rea’s undead and ready to finally live, she hides out with Furuya, who’s Studio: FUNimation always dreamed of having a zombie girlfriend. Their one-of-a-kind relationship comes Street Date: 10/1/2013 with some challenges, like the fact that Rea is decomposing. Even worse, her freak- Pre-Order: 8/27/2013 show dad is dangerously determined to get her back under his control. As Furuya Catalogue #: FN-09231alt fights to keep his ghoulfriend safe, Rea finds the secret to resurrecting her happiness: Material #: 8110556 Live like you’re dying – even if you’re already dead. UPC: 704400092329 SRP: $64.98 Content Comp Titles: Warm Bodies, Pushing Daisies, Twilight, Angel Beats Run Time (min): 300 Genre: Drama, Comedy # of Discs: 4 Rating: TV14 Language: English

Hero Tales - Complete Box Set - Reprice

Key Selling Points

• Targeted marketing campaign anticipated to generate in excess of 15 million impressions • Co-written and featuring character designs from the creator of Pre-existing North American fan base from the continuous release of the , with advertising and promotions targeting that audience • In the style of Chinese martial-chivalric films known as Wuxia, like The Forbidden Kingdom, Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Iron Monkey, Curse of the Golden Flower, and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

Synopsis

Co-written by the creator of Full Metal Alchemist, this twenty-six episode collection is perfect for anime fans in search of action-packed revenge sagas with a side of camp!

His village was burned. His friends were murdered. And a mustachioed madman stole the sacred sword of power that rightfully belonged to him. Seeking justice, young [ Watch Trailer ] Taito embarks upon a mission of vengeance that brings him face to face with Studio: FUNimation cutthroat bandits, lethal ninjas, and zombie foot soldiers! Aided in his quest by new Street Date: 10/8/2013 comrades with mysterious powers, Taito stays true to his goal: destroying Lord Keiro, Pre-Order: 9/3/2013 the man with the malevolent mustache. As the final showdown approaches, the Catalogue #: FN-08904 young hero’s emerging powers allow him to seek revenge against the man who Material #: 8094440 destroyed his world. Only one warrior can emerge victorious in the series that DVD UPC: 704400089046 File calls, “One part Lupin III, one part GI Joe and one part Avatar: The Last SRP: $29.98 Airbender.” Run Time (min): 650 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi # of Discs: 4 Content Comp Titles: 7 meets Heroes and Rating: TV14 Language: English

We Without Wings - Season One - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - LE

Key Selling Points

• Based on the video game by the creators of Shuffle

Synopsis

Timid Takashi wants to escape to an alternate world where he is a heralded knight, but is held back by thoughts of his younger sister and his girlfriend. Part-timer and all around upbeat guy Shuusuke has a disastrous first encounter with a woman who turns out to be his new co-worker. Handyman Hayato is a hard-boiled loner that has random encounters with two gangs and a girl with a uniform fetish. Throw in plenty of fan-service, random humor, an alternate medieval world, and your narrator DJ Condor, and you get “We Without Wings – Under the Innocent Sky”.

Content Comp Titles: Haganai, Heaven's Lost Property, High School DxD

[ Watch Trailer ] Studio: FUNimation Street Date: 10/8/2013 Pre-Order: 9/3/2013 Catalogue #: FN-01400 Material #: 8109857 UPC: 704400014000 SRP: $64.98 Run Time (min): 300 Genre: Fanservice, Comedy # of Discs: 4 Rating: TVMA Language: English

We Without Wings - Season One - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - Alt

Key Selling Points

• Based on the video game by the creators of Shuffle

Synopsis

Timid Takashi wants to escape to an alternate world where he is a heralded knight, but is held back by thoughts of his younger sister and his girlfriend. Part-timer and all around upbeat guy Shuusuke has a disastrous first encounter with a woman who turns out to be his new co-worker. Handyman Hayato is a hard-boiled loner that has random encounters with two gangs and a girl with a uniform fetish. Throw in plenty of fan-service, random humor, an alternate medieval world, and your narrator DJ Condor, and you get “We Without Wings – Under the Innocent Sky”.

Content Comp Titles: Haganai, Heaven's Lost Property, High School DxD

[ Watch Trailer ] Studio: FUNimation Street Date: 10/8/2013 Pre-Order: 9/3/2013 Catalogue #: FN-01400alt Material #: 8109858 UPC: 704400014017 SRP: $59.98 Run Time (min): 300 Genre: Fanservice, Comedy # of Discs: 4 Rating: TVMA Language: English

Eureka Seven AO - Part 2 - Blu-ray/DVD Combo

Key Selling Points

• From the producers of Full Metal Alchemist and (studio ) • The follow-up to the mega popular (now airing on 's block)

Synopsis

The stellar action soars to a climax in the sequel to the sci-fi series Eureka Seven!

During a dangerous zero gravity mission to keep a clash in space from colliding with Earth, Ao meets his mother for the first time since she disappeared. Chaos erupts when the vengeful enigma known as Truth learns of her return. As Ao fights to protect his mother and solve her transient state, he discovers a weapon so powerful it can alter Earth’s timeline. Conflict elevates across the globe as this warhead and new intelligence on the hostile aliens polarizes former allies. When another pilot and his machine from the future enter the fray, Ao will finally learn his true origin—as well as his role in saving his mother, his friends, and his planet from obliteration. [ Watch Trailer ] Studio: FUNimation Content Comp Titles: Evangelion, Eureka Seven, Pacific Rim, Prometheus Street Date: 10/15/2013 Pre-Order: 9/10/2013 Catalogue #: FN-01392 Material #: 8110558 UPC: 704400013928 SRP: $64.98 Run Time (min): 320 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi # of Discs: 4 Rating: TV14 Language: English

One Piece - Season 5 Voyage Three

Key Selling Points

• The One Piece series has sold over 130,000 copies in (according to Videoscan | 2/11/2013) • From Toei, the animation studio responsible for Dragon Ball, , Dragon Ball GT, Digimon, and Sailor Moon • Based on the best-selling Japanese manga series by Eiichiro Oda: Average of 2.5 million copies per manga volume sold in Japan • Season 5 is considered the fan favorite "Enies Lobby" Arc. • Manga release from VIZ in the U.S., and serialization in Shonen Jump with a circulation of over 200,000! • Uncut, unedited, and featuring an all new FUNimation dub! • Manga available from , and serialization in Shonen Jump

Synopsis

Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become King of All Pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the [ Watch Trailer ] Grand Line, this is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he’s claimed the Studio: FUNimation greatest treasure on Earth: the Legendary One Piece! Along for the ride are his loyal Street Date: 10/15/2013 crewmates, a wonderfully-bizarre collection of outcasts and misfits from the far Pre-Order: 9/10/2013 corners of the world. Each member has their own special talent, and they’ll utilize Catalogue #: FN-09182 their skills to help Luffy achieve his dream! Together, the rubberman and his crew can Material #: 8110559 conquer any challenge – or defeat any foe! UPC: 704400091827 SRP: $39.98 Content Comp Titles: Firefly, , Dragon Ball Z, Pirates of the Caribbean Run Time (min): 320 Genre: Action, Comedy # of Discs: 2 Rating: TV14 Language: English

BLOOD-C - The Last Dark - Anime Movie - Blu-ray/DVD Combo

Key Selling Points

• From the studio behind BLOOD: The Last Vampire, Ghost in the Shell, and the animated portion of Kill Bill • Written and designed by the creators of X, Chobits, and xxxHOLiC • The latest in the BLOOD: The Last Vampire franchise • Winner of the 2012 L'Ecran Fantastique award at the Fantasia 2012 Film Festival for its "horrifying Lovecraftian bestiary" • The ultimate payoff for fans of the twisted, deceptive BLOOD-C saga

Synopsis

Combining killer action from the creators of Ghost in the Shell with hauntingly beautiful art from the makers of X, this award-winning film is the latest masterpiece in the Blood – The Last Vampire franchise.

Saya is part human, part monster, and has one thing on her mind: REVENGE. Visions of twisted experiments and creatures slaughtering everyone she loved fuel [ Watch Trailer ] her thirst for vengeance. With blade in hand and rage boiling in her veins, she tracks Studio: FUNimation her tormentor to Tokyo—where flesh-hungry beasts have begun to feed. There, she Street Date: 10/22/2013 joins a group of young hackers hunting for the same man. As Saya slices her way Pre-Order: 9/17/2013 through lies, traps, flesh, and bone, how much blood will she shed to cut down the Catalogue #: FN-09132 mastermind behind her madness? Material #: 8112426 UPC: 704400091322 Content Comp Titles: BLOOD: The Last Vampire (anime and live-action), Twilight SRP: $34.98 meets Kill Bill Run Time (min): 105 Genre: Action, Horror # of Discs: 2 Rating: TVMA Language: English

Sakura Wars - Anime Movie - DVD/BR Combo

Key Selling Points

• The first Sakura Wars entry available on Blu-ray in North America - we expect most existing Sakura Wars fans to get on board with this in hopes of enticing us to bring out more. • Featuring all-new EXCLUSIVE extras - interviews with the Japanese staff • From the director of and the studio behind Eden of the East and Ghost in the Shell Synopsis

On Blu-ray for the first time, Sakura Wars the Movie whisks you to a lavish world of 1920s Japan for a supernatural showdown between demonic forces and psychic- powered mechsuit pilots.

When something wicked stages chaos, the Imperial Assault Force sends the divas of the Flower Division to drive steel through evil’s spotlight! Sweet Sakura, glamorous Sumire, adorable Iris, tactical Leni, mechanic Kohran, Kana the martial arts master, exotic Orohime, and stoic leader Maria are always ready for action! Just as a fresh [ Watch Trailer ] face joins the ensemble, other members begin to vanish one after another. When a Studio: FUNimation deviant virtuoso unleashes demons to terrorize Tokyo, it’s up to the maidens of metal Street Date: 10/22/2013 to pull their act together and drop the curtain on evil! Pre-Order: 9/17/2013 Catalogue #: FN-07708 Content Comp Titles: The Great Gatsby meets Bubblegum Crisis, Sakura Wars (TV Material #: 8112427 series) UPC: 704400077081 SRP: $34.98 Run Time (min): 85 Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama # of Discs: 2 Rating: TV14 Language: English

FMA Brotherhood - The Sacred Star of Milos - Blu- ray/DVD Combo - Reprice

Key Selling Points

• Over 120 million online impressions focusing on both the anime and fan • Follows storyline of the best-selling manga more closely than the first series • Fullmetal Alchemist manga has sold over 1.1 million units to date. • Intense action and governmental conspiracies speak to male target demo

Synopsis

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, a new feature-length adventure into the world of an international anime sensation.

A fugitive alchemist with mysterious abilities leads the Elric brothers to a distant valley of slums inhabited by the Milos, a proud people struggling against bureaucratic exploitation. Ed and Al quickly find themselves in the middle of a rising rebellion, as the exiled Milos lash out against their oppressors. At the heart of the conflict is Julia, a young alchemist befriended by Alphonse. She’ll stop at nothing to restore the Milos to [ Watch Trailer ] their former glory – even if that means harnessing the awful power of the mythical Studio: FUNimation Philosopher’s Stone. Street Date: 10/29/2013 Pre-Order: 9/24/2013 Content Comp Titles: Fullmetal Alchemist, The DiVinci Code, Heroes Catalogue #: FN-08961 Material #: 8092998 UPC: 704400089619 SRP: $24.98 Run Time (min): 110 Genre: Sci-Fi, Action # of Discs: 3 Rating: TV14 Language: English

FMA Brotherhood - The Sacred Star of Milos - Reprice

Key Selling Points

• Over 120 million online impressions focusing on both the anime and cartoon network fan • Follows storyline of the best-selling manga more closely than the first series • Fullmetal Alchemist manga has sold over 1.1 million units to date. • Intense action and governmental conspiracies speak to male target demo

Synopsis

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, a new feature-length adventure into the world of an international anime sensation.

A fugitive alchemist with mysterious abilities leads the Elric brothers to a distant valley of slums inhabited by the Milos, a proud people struggling against bureaucratic exploitation. Ed and Al quickly find themselves in the middle of a rising rebellion, as the exiled Milos lash out against their oppressors. At the heart of the conflict is Julia, a young alchemist befriended by Alphonse. She’ll stop at nothing to restore the Milos to [ Watch Trailer ] their former glory – even if that means harnessing the awful power of the mythical Studio: FUNimation Philosopher’s Stone. Street Date: 10/29/2013 Pre-Order: 9/24/2013 Content Comp Titles: Fullmetal Alchemist, The DiVinci Code, Heroes Catalogue #: FN-08962 Material #: 8092999 UPC: 704400089626 SRP: $19.98 Run Time (min): 110 Genre: Sci-Fi, Action # of Discs: 2 Rating: TV14 Language: English

Tales of Vesperia - Anime Movie - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - Reprice

Key Selling Points

• Full online and print campaign targeting Adventure fans and Gamers gaining an estimated 35 million impressions • Tales of Vesperia is the only Full length feature released based on the Tales Series • Tales of Vesperia (anime) is prequel to the game. • Fans of Role Playing Video Games will love Tales of Vesperia

Synopsis

In a mythical kingdom, the mighty Imperial Knights harness a magical substance known as Aer to power their weapons and protect humanity from the monsters of the forest. But something strange is afoot; the Aer is somehow changing, causing the wilderness to waste away and stirring the woodland beasts to attack with greater frequency. As danger creeps steadily closer to civilization, two young recruits – Flynn, the rigid son of a fallen hero, and the rebellious and brash Yuri – must ride with their fellow Imperial Knights to distant ruins in hopes of uncovering the truth behind the transforming Aer. Some will not survive the thrilling journey. Some will be betrayed. If [ Watch Trailer ] Flynn and Yuri cannot overcome their differences and learn to fight together, all will Studio: FUNimation be lost for the people of the realm. Street Date: 10/29/2013 Pre-Order: 9/24/2013 Content Comp Titles: The Slayers, Fullmetal Alchemist, Lord of the Rings Catalogue #: FN-09081 Material #: 8094446 UPC: 704400090813 SRP: $24.98 Run Time (min): 110 Genre: Action, Fantasy # of Discs: 2 Rating: TV14 Language: English

Beyond the Heavens

Key Selling Points

• From Actor/Director Corbin Bernsen • Starring Nathan Gamble of 25 Hill and A Dolphins Tale • A coming of age story asking one of lifes greatest questions Synopsis

Writer/Director Corbin Bernsen (25 Hill, Rust) and Nathan Gamble (25 Hill, Dolphin Tale, The Dark Knight) star in the powerful story about a boy whose search for answers leads him to faith.

Oliver is a bright 12-year-old who lives in the shadow of his parents’ loss of their first son. His family appears fine on the outside, but is broken behind closed doors. As they work out their faith, Oliver is left to grapple with his own belief in God and the answers to life’s biggest questions: why am I here, what happens after death, who made us? An angel disguised as a quirky traveler is sent to help him bring the pieces of the puzzle together. As Oliver’s struggles cause him to mistakenly look to science for answers, he discovers God is found by faith not by sight. [ Watch Trailer ] Studio: FUNimation Content Comp Titles: I Am Gabriel, 25 Hill Street Date: 10/1/2013 Pre-Order: 8/27/2013 Catalogue #: EL-00001 Material #: 8105904 UPC: 848957000014 SRP: $22.98 Run Time (min): 202 Genre: Faith, Drama # of Discs: 1 Rating: TVPG Language: English ORDER STREET TITLE CAT # UPC SRP MATERIAL ISBN RUN DUE DATE # TIME DATE

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8/27/2013 10/1/2013 Sankarea - Complete Series - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - LE FN-09231 704400092312 $69.98 8110556 1-4210-2745-3 300

9/3/2013 10/8/2013 Hero Tales - Complete Box Set - Reprice FN-08904 704400089046 $29.98 8094440 1-4210-2503-5 650

9/3/2013 10/8/2013 We Without Wings - Season One - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - LE FN-01400 704400014000 $64.98 8109857 1-4210-2723-2 300

9/3/2013 10/8/2013 We Without Wings - Season One - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - Alt FN-01400alt 704400014017 $59.98 8109858 1-4210-2724-0 300

9/10/2013 10/15/2013 Eureka Seven AO - Part 2 - Blu-ray/DVD Combo FN-01392 704400013928 $64.98 8110558 1-4210-2750-X 320

9/10/2013 10/15/2013 One Piece - Season 5 Voyage Three FN-09182 704400091827 $39.98 8110559 1-4210-2751-8 320

9/17/2013 10/22/2013 BLOOD-C - The Last Dark - Anime Movie - Blu-ray/DVD Combo FN-09132 704400091322 $34.98 8112426 1-4210-2768-2 105

9/17/2013 10/22/2013 Sakura Wars - Anime Movie - DVD/BR Combo FN-07708 704400077081 $34.98 8112427 1-4210-2810-7 85

9/24/2013 10/29/2013 FMA Brotherhood - The Sacred Star of Milos - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - Reprice FN-08961 704400089619 $24.98 8092998 1-4210-2494-2 110

9/24/2013 10/29/2013 FMA Brotherhood - The Sacred Star of Milos - Reprice FN-08962 704400089626 $19.98 8092999 1-4210-2493-4 110

9/24/2013 10/29/2013 Tales of Vesperia - Anime Movie - Blu-ray/DVD Combo - Reprice FN-09081 704400090813 $24.98 8094446 1-4210-2512-4 110

ORDER STREET TITLE CAT # UPC SRP MATERIAL ISBN RUN DUE DATE # TIME DATE 8/27/2013 10/1/2013 Beyond the Heavens EL-00001 848957000014 $22.98 8105904 1-4210-2624-4 90