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Tuesday 17 July 2018

Industry News: Crunchyroll x Funimation October 2018 Release Slate

Before we go through the list there are a couple notes to point out. Funimation have noted down some delays for Testament of Sister New Devil Burst and Re:ZERO Part 2 from the previous slates (I believe the former is now due for September).

The other note to bring up is that a lot of the new additions listed here have been revealed over at Anime Expo 2018. Never-the-less here's what they have to offer for October.


The October 2018 release slate features the following:
 - 2 new Crunchyroll licensed titles including on-going part releases
 - 10 new Funimation licensed titles including on-going part releases
 - 2 Crunchyroll re-released titles: 4 Essentials
 - 12 Funimation re-released titles: 6 Essentials, 5 complete sets

Due to the constant confusion over what regions the shows are exactly, I've added a 'Regions (not final)' note for the select Crunchyroll titles. The others I can expect to be completely region locked otherwise.

October 2nd:


Dragon Ball Super: Part 5 (Episodes 53-65)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $44.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: Toei Animation
Extras: Coffee Break with Mai and Trunks, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Dragon Ball Super: Part 5 (Episodes 53-65)
Format: DVD
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $39.98
Regions (not final): 1
Publisher: Toei Animation
Extras: Trailers


Free! Movie Collection (Limited Edition)
[Free! -Take Your Marks-, Free! -Timeless Medley-, High Speed! -Free! Starting Days-]
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $99.98
Regions (not final): A|1
Publisher: ABC Asahi
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers
Extras (LE): Collector's Box, Free! Timeless Medley bonds & promises compilation films


Free! Take Your Marks
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $34.98
Regions (not final): A|1
Publisher: ABC Asahi
Extras: Trailers


High Speed! -Free! Starting Days-
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $99.98
Regions (not final): A|1
Publisher: ABC Asahi
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Pop Team Epic: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $54.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: Flying Dog
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers

October 2nd (Re-releases):


The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Complete Season 1
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $69.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: TV TOKYO
Extras: Episode Commentaries (1, 24), Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Hyouka: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $69.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Rosario+Vampire: Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $34.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: GONZO
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers

October 9th:


Monster Hunter Stories: Ride-On: Season 1 Part 4 (Episodes 37-48)
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $64.98
Regions (not final): A|B|1|2|4
Publisher: Fuji Creative Corporation
Extras: Textless Opening Songs, Trailers


Nanbaka: Part 2 (Episodes 13-24)
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $64.98
Regions (not final): A|B|1|2|4
Publisher: Tokuma Japan Comm + Crunchyroll
Extras: Trailers


Recovery of an MMO Junkie: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $64.98
Regions (not final): A|B|1|2|4
Publisher: Comico + Crunchyroll
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Zillion: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $64.98
Regions (not final): A|1
Publisher: Tatsunoko Productions
Extras: OVA, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers

October 9th (Re-releases):


Prison School: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: Hakuhodo DY MAP / Showgate
Extras: Episode Commentaries (1, 12), Episode 11 Video Commentary, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Commercials, Trailers


World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: TV TOKYO
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, TV Spot Collection, U.S. Trailer, Trailers


Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Regions (not final): A|B
Publisher: Kodansha + Crunchyroll
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers

October 16th:


Juni Taisen: Zodiac War: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $64.98
Regions (not final): A|1
Publisher: Avex + Crunchyroll
Extras: JUNI TAISEN: The Zodiac Sessions, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Mamoru Hosoda Movie Collection
[The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast]
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $99.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures / NTV
Extras: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: Feature Commentary, Feature with Storyboard, Feature with Storyboard Commentary, U.S. Trailer, Trailers. Summer Wars: Interview with Ryunosuke Kamiki (Kenji Koiso), Interview with Nanami Sakuraba (Natsuki Shinohara), Interview with .Mitsuki Tanimura (Kazuma Ikezawa), Interview with Ayumu Saito (Wabisuke Jinnouchi), Interview with Sumiko Fuji (Sakae Jinnouchi), Mamoru Hosoda (Director), Teaser Trailers, Teaser TV Spot, Original Trailer, TV Spots, Coming Soon. Wolf Children: U.S. Actor & Staff Commentary, Stage Greetings, PR video Director's Versions 01 and 02, Promotional Video, Original Trailer, Original Teaser, U.S. Trailer, Trailers. The Boy and the Beast: Exclusive Making Of, Cast Talk, Film Countdown Special, Promo Videos, Studio Chizu x ZIP! Collaborations, Original Japanese Trailers, TV Spot Collection, Trailers.

October 16th (Re-releases):


Dance with Devils: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: D-Rights
Extras: Episode Commentaries (4, 8), Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Heavy Object: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $69.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: Hakuhodo DY MAP / Showgate
Extras: Episode Commentaries (9, 23), Episode 6 Video Commentary, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Orange: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Regions (not final): A|B
Publisher: TOHO + Crunchyroll
Extras: Promo Videos, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Snow White with the Red Hair: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $69.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: Hakuhodo DY MAP / Showgate
Extras: Episode Commentaries (9, 11, 16, 23), Promotional Videos, Commercial Collections, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers.

October 23rd:


Concrete Revolutio: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $84.98
Regions (not final): A|1
Publisher: Bandai Visual
Extras: Trailers


Witch Hunter Robin: Complete Series
Format: DVD
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $54.98
Regions (not final): 1
Publisher: Sunrise
Extras: Trailers

October 23rd (Re-releases):


91 Days: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Regions (not final): A|B
Publisher: Shochiku + Crunchyroll
Extras: OVA, Day 4 Commentary, 91 Daze, Promo Video Collection, Web Previews, Trailers


Endride: Complete Series
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $69.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: NTV
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


TSUKIUTA. The Animation: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $24.98
Regions (not final): A|B
Publisher: Pierrot Co. Ltd
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers

October 30th:


Dagashi Kashi: Complete Season 2
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $39.98
Regions (not final): A
Publisher: TBS
Extras: Episode 9 Commentary, Promo Videos, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-: Part 2
Format: Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $64.98
Regions (not final): A|1
Publisher: TV TOKYO + Crunchyroll
Extras: Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers

October 30th (Re-releases):


First Love Monster: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Regions (not final): A|B
Publisher: Flying Dog
Extras: Episode 4 Commentary, Music Videos, Promo Videos, Commercials, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers


Taboo Tattoo: Complete Series (Essentials)
Format: Blu-ray
Audio: English & Japanese
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Regions (not final): A|B
Publisher: TV TOKYO + Crunchyroll
Extras: Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers

Grav's Thoughts on the Line-up:


Here are the new additions from the previous seasons in this release slate:

On-Going Part Titles:
Dragon Ball Super (Part 4 on-going)
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride-On (Part 4 of 4)
Nanbaka (Part 2 of 2)
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (Part 2 of 2)

Catalogue Addition:
Zillion

Autumn 2015:
Concrete Revolutio

Autumn 2017:
Juni Taisen: Zodiac War
Recovery of an MMO Junkie

Winter 2018:
Dagashi Kashi (Season 2)
Pop Team Epic

So we have another weird release slate.

The Free! movies are now finally getting a home video release. However the compilation films (Timeless Medley) are exclusive to the movie collection which is $99.98 SRP. You'll want to watch these movies if you want to prepare yourself for the third season that's airing this Summer 2018.

Funimation must think that Speed Racer was a success because somehow they are bringing Zillion over to the United States. It'll be on Blu-ray with all of the episodes including the OVA, however it will be subtitled only (i.e. no English dub). I've heard the Blu-ray transfer isn't that great so at least the DVDs are included as well.

Concrete Revolutio is alive. The series was streaming exclusively on Daisuki and Funimation like Tales of Zestiria and ever since people were wondering what was going on. Now it's finally coming and it looks to be including both seasons (series was split-cour) with an English dub.

The Sunrise package deal is slowly making progress with the addition of Witch Hunter Robin coming to DVD only (because there is no Blu-ray transfer in Japan and Funimation probably thinks the show isn't popular enough to warrant their own in-house upscale like Wolf's Rain got). All that's left now from the Sunrise deal is the Banner/Crest of the Stars franchise, Angel Links and Tales of the Abyss.

From the Autumn 2017 season we have Juni Taisen and MMO Junkie. I did watch Juni Taisen and it's an okay but rather predictable series though I did hear positive things about MMO Junkie (aside from the director of course). From the Winter 2018 season we also have the second season of Dagashi Kashi making an appear though on Blu-ray only for a change it seems.

That's it for the month of October. Here are the list of remaining titles (with the Crunchyroll titles not-final but have been distributed in some form):

The Completely Forgotten Funimation Backlog:
D.Gray-man HALLOW [Dubbed]
Ghost in the Shell: Arise Alternative Architecture
Minami-ke Tadaima
Pretear
Psycho Pass: Extended Edition
The Tatami Galaxy
Venus Project -Climax-

The Crunchyroll Backlog:
Ange Vierge
Big Order [Dubbed]
Bloodivores
Cerberus
Dream Festival
Fate/Kaleid liner Prisma Illya Drei!!
Forest Fairy Five
Gabriel DropOut
Gintama (Season 4)
The Highschool Life of Fudanshi
Hitorinoshita – The Outcast
Hybrid×Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia [Dubbed]
Idol Incidents
Kemono Friends
Komori-san Can’t Decline!
Konosuba (Season 1)
Konosuba (Season 2)
Lostorage Incited WIXOSS
Magical Girl Raising Project [Dubbed]
Magical Somera-chan
MARGINAL#4 Big Bang
Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club
Miss Bernard Said
Miss Monochrome the Animation (Season 1) [Dubbed]
Miss Monochrome the Animation (Season 2)
Miss Monochrome the Animation (Season 3)
Ojisan and Marshmallow
Ooya-san wa Shishunki!
Piacevole!
Poco’s Udon World
Shonen Ashibe: Go! Go! Goma-chan (Season 1)
Schoolgirl Strikers
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju (Season 1)
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju (Season 2)

Winter 2017:
Chain Chronicle -The Light of Haecceitas- [Dubbed]
Masamune-kun's Revenge [Dubbed]

Spring 2017:
Love Tyrant [Dubbed]
The Silver Guardian [Dubbed]

Summer 2017:
Hina Logic - from Luck and Logic [Dubbed]
THE REFLECTION [Dubbed]
Restaurant to Another World [Dubbed]

Autumn 2017:
The Ancient Magus' Bride [Dubbed]
Animegataris [Dubbed]
Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond [Dubbed]
Code:Realize: Guardian of Rebirth [Dubbed]
Dies Irae [Dubbed]
Garo -VANISHING LINE- [Dubbed]
King's Game the Animation [Dubbed]
Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World [Dubbed]
Konohana Kitan [Dubbed]
Love Live! Sunshine!! (Season 2) [Dubbed]
A Sister's All You Need [Dubbed]
Urahara [Dubbed]

Winter 2018:
Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls [Dubbed]
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card [Dubbed]
Citrus [Dubbed]
DARLING in the FRANXX [Dubbed]
Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody [Dubbed]
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens [Dubbed]
Hakyuu Houshin Engi [Dubbed]
The Junji Ito Collection [Dubbed]
Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko [Dubbed]
OVERLORD II [Dubbed]
The Silver Guardian (Season 2) [Dubbed]
Teasing Master Takagi-san [Dubbed]
Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru (Season 2) [Dubbed]

Spring 2018:
Dances with the Dragons [Dubbed]
Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory [Dubbed]
Golden Kamuy [Dubbed]
High School DxD Hero [Dubbed]
Hinamatsuri [Dubbed]
Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- [Dubbed]
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These [Dubbed]
My Hero Academia (Season 3) [Dubbed]
Space Battleship Tiramisu [Dubbed]
Steins;Gate 0 [Dubbed]
Tokyo Ghoul:re [Dubbed]

Summer 2018:
Angel of Death [Dubbed]
Attack on Titan (Season 3) [Dubbed]
Chio's School Road [Dubbed]
Dies Irae: To the Ring Reincarnation [Dubbed]
Free! -Dive to the Future- [Dubbed]
HANEBADO! [Dubbed]
Harukana Receive [Dubbed]
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord [Dubbed]
ISLAND [Dubbed]
Lord of Vermilion: The Crimson King [Dubbed]
The Master Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar [Dubbed]
OVERLORD III [Dubbed]

Sunrise Package Deal:
Angel Links [Dubbed]
Banner of the Stars [Dubbed]
Banner of the Stars II [Dubbed]
Crest of the Stars [Dubbed]
Passage of the Stars "Birth"
Tales of the Abyss

Catalogue titles (Movies):
Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow
Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom
Attack on Titan Season 2: The Roar of Awakening
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Movie 1
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Movie 2
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Movie 3
Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Movie 2
Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Movie 3

Catalogue titles (TV):
Black Clover (Parts 2-5) [Dubbed]
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (Part 2) [Dubbed]
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 [Dubbed]
Twin Star Exorcists (Parts 3-4) [Dubbed]

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