Industry News: Funimation November 2016 Release Slate

So Funimation basically unveiled their line-up over at Otakon 2016 but I figured I'll wait since there's a lot of information that I want to be aware of. Then it went live yesterday and bam, there were more titles included. This is quite a packed month.

Here's the November 2016 release slate for Funimation.

We have a ton of titles this month, so here's a quick tally:

- 4 Limited Edition sets (with 4 Standard sets)
- 1 Collector's Edition film
- 2 Subtitled only DVD only sets
- 6 S.A.V.E. Edition sets
- 5 Anime Classics sets
- 1 live-action Japanese film (with 1 DVD only set)
- 1 Blu-ray upgrade for a Catalog title
- 1 Shonen continuation
- 1 Part 2 continuation
- 2 Movies (1 of which is a license rescue) in Standard sets
- 8 TV shows (inc. Part 1 titles) in Standard sets

1st November 2016

Ergo Proxy: Compete Collection
Region: A
Publisher: NBC Universal Entertainment Japan
Format: Blu-ray
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $69.98

Extras:
Featurette 001: Key Words of Ergo Proxy, Featurette 002: Behind the Scenes, Featurette 003: English Staff Interview, Promo Trailer Full Version, Promo Trailer Half Version, Promo Trailer Quarter Version, Commercial Full Version, Commercial Half Version, Commercial Quarter Version, Textless Opening #1, Textless Opening #2, Trailers

King of Thorn (S.A.V.E. Edition)
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Sunrise
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $19.98

Extras:
Talk Event at Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro, Director Interview, Pilot Film, Original Trailer, Overseas Trailer, TV Spot

Psychic School Wars
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Shochiku
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $29.98

Extras:
Promotional Videos, Teaser, TV Commercials, Theatrical Trailer, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Rurouni Kenshin Part 1: Origins (Live-Action)
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Warner Bros Japan
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack and a separate DVD release)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $34.98 [Combo] and $29.98 [DVD]

Extras:
Rurouni Kenshin Cast Interview Collection, Deleted Scenes, Making Of, Original Trailer, News Flash, Super News Flash, Previews

Snow White with the Red Hair: Season 1 Collection
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Showgate
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98

Extras:
Episode 9 Commentary, Episode 11 Commentary, Promotional Videos, Commercial Collection, Textless Songs, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

8th November 2016

Desert Punk: Complete Collection (S.A.V.E. Edition)
Region: 1
Publisher: Gonzo
Format: DVD
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $24.98

Extras:
Original Japanese Extras (Making of the Live Action Opening, Interview with Takatori Hideaki, Scenes from the Studio, Desert Punk Campaign Caravan, Survival Game Course, Desert Punk Survival Game Part 2, Desert Punk Side Story, Tokyo Animator College, Yuka Special Interview, Desert Punk Radio-Final Show Public Taping Footage, Desert Punk Video Treasure Vault), Desert Parody (original Japanese DVD artwork), Main Character Cast Auditions, Life in the Desert (character profiles), As Seen on TV Episodes 1 & 16 (Japanese broadcast video and audio), U.S. Actor Commentary, U.S. Director Commentary, Bloopers, Punkisms, Textless Songs, Trailers

The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Season 1 Part 2
Region: A B and 1 2 4
Publisher: NBC Universal Entertainment Japan
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98

Extras:
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Hetalia - World Series: Complete Collection (Anime Classics)
Region: 1 2 4
Publisher: Kadokawa Media Factory
Format: DVD
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $29.98

Extras: Episode Commentaries (1, 4, 6, 26, 32, 36, 41, 45), Trailers, The Hidden History Hidden Within Hetalia, Hetalia Fan Event at the Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010, Hetalia Event in Tokushima, Fan Event, Outtakes, Four Boys, One Couch, Chibitalia, Marukaite Chikyuu Performed by Italy, America's Cleaning Storage, Hetalia in Taiwan, Fan Event in Roppongi, Special Talk Between Bob Shirihata and Hiroki Yasumoto, Draw a Circle That's the Comment Corner, Interview After the Hetalia Movie Premiere Welco, U.S. Trailer, Textless Closing Song Marukaite Chikyuu, Textless Closing Song Hata Futte Parademe

Hetalia - The World Twinkle: Complete Collection
Region: 1 2 4
Publisher: Kadokawa Media Factory
Format: DVD
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $34.98

Extras:
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Omamori Himari: Complete Collection
Region: 1
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures
Format: DVD
Languages: Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $34.98

Extras:
Textless Opening Song ''Oshichauzo!!'', Textless Closing Song ''BEAM my BEAM'', Trailers

One Piece: Season 8 Voyage 4 (Episodes 493-504)
Region: 1 2 4
Publisher: Toei Animation
Format: DVD
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $39.98

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Overlord: Complete Collection (Standard & Limited Edition)
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98 [Standard Edition Combo] and $84.98 [Limited Edition Combo]

Extras:
Episode Commentaries (2, 9, 13), Play Play Pleiades, Special Preview Collection, Episode 1 Preview, Promotional Videos, TV Spots, DVD/BD Spots, Textless Opening Song ''Clattanoia'', Textless Closing Song ''L.L.L.'', U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Extras (LE):
11 Artcards and a special matte/embossing to the artbox

Sky Wizards Academy: Complete Collection
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98

Extras:
Episode 1 Commentary, Episode 7 Commentary, Promotional Videos, Commercials, Textless Opening Song ''D.O.B.'', Textless Closing Song ''Hallelujah'', U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Sword of the Stranger
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Bandai Visual
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $34.98

Extras:
Production Report, Cast Interview, Pilot Film, Battle Animatic, Theatrical Trailers, TV Commercials, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

15th November 2016

Castle Town Dandelion: Complete Collection
Region: A and 1
Publisher: TBS
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98

Extras:
Textless Opening Song ''Ring Ring Rainbow!!'', Textless Closing Song ''Honey' Come!!'', U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Chaos Dragon: Complete Collection
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Toho Animation
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98

Extras:
ISOtone Promo Music Video, Extended Next-Episode Previews, Location-Specific Promo Videos, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Ultimate Otaku Teacher: Part 1
Region: A and 1
Publisher: YTV
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98

Extras:
Episode 3 Commentary, Episode 9 Commentary, Textless Opening Song - ''Youthful Dreamer'', Textless Closing Song - ''DREAMIN''', U.S. Trailer, Trailers

22nd November 2016

Aquarion Logos: Part 1
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98

Extras:
Special Episode: Genesis of Aquarion Love, Textless Opening Song - ''Yamaidare darlin''', Textless Closing Song - ''Je-Je t'aime communication'', U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Good Luck! Ninomiya-kun: Complete Collection
Region: 1
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures
Format: DVD
Languages: Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $34.98

Extras:
Textless Opening Song, Textless Closing Song, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Haganai - I Don't Have Many Friends NEXT: Complete Collection (Anime Classics)
Region: A B and 1 2 4
Publisher: Kadokawa Media Factory
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $49.98

Extras:
Episode Commentaries (7, 11, 12), ''Black Dragon'': The Cries of the Damned, Blu-ray & DVD Spots, TV Spots, Promo Video, Textless Opening Song - ''Be My Friend'', Textless Closing Song - ''Bokura no Tsubasa'', U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Last Exile -Fam, the Silver Wing-: Complete Collection (Anime Classics)
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Gonzo
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $49.98

Extras:
Episode Commentaries (1, 11, 17, 21), Anime Expo 2011: Parts 1 & 2, Spinoff Anime CM Series ''Friday Night'' #01-13 (Kinyo no Yoru), Fam Event Opening Movie, Commercial Collection, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Promotional Videos, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Prison School: Complete Collection (Standard & Limited Edition)
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Showgate
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98 [Standard Edition Combo] and $84.98 [Limited Edition Combo]

Extras:
Episode Commentaries (1, 11, 12), Textless Songs, Commercials, Trailers

Summer Wars (The Mamoru Hosoda Collection)
Region: A and 1
Publisher: NTV
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $49.98

Extras:
Interview with Mamoru Hosoda (Director), 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), Teaser Trailers (2 trailers), Teaser TV Spot, Original Trailer, TV Spots (7 spots)

Extras (CE):
Special Deluxe Clear Sleeve, 52 page artbook with concept art, interview with the director, behind the scenes and more.

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (Anime Classics)
Region: A B and 1 2 4
Publisher: Bandai Visual
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $49.98

Extras:
Promotional Footage Collection, Picture Sound, U.S. Trailer, Previews

29th November 2016

Death Parade: Complete Collection (Standard & Limited Edition)
Region: A and 1
Publisher: NTV
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98 [Standard Edition Combo] and $84.98 [Limited Edition Combo]

Extras:
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Heaven's Lost Property: The Angeloid of Clockwork (Anime Classics)
Region: A B and 1 2
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $24.98

Extras:
U.S. Commentary, Original Commercials, Promotional Video, Japanese Trailers & Previews, Original Teasers, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Heavy Object: Part 1
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Showgate
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98

Extras:
Episode 9 Commentary, Textless Songs, Trailers

Okami-san and Her Seven Companions: Complete Collection (S.A.V.E. Edition)
Region: A B and 1 2 4
Publisher: Kadokawa Pictures
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $29.98

Extras:
Episode 01 Commentary, Episode 06 Commentary, Tokyo International Anime Fair Promotional Video, Promotional Video, Original TV Commercials, U.S. Trailer, Textless Opening Song ''Ready Go!'', Textless Closing Song ''Akazukin-chan Goyoujin'', Trailers

Rideback: Complete Collection (S.A.V.E. Edition)
Region: A B and 1 2 4
Publisher: Madhouse
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $29.98

Extras:
Episode 4 Commentary, Episode 10 Commentary, Textless Opening Song, Textless Closing Song, Trailers

Sakura Wars: The Movie (S.A.V.E. Edition)
Region: A B and 1
Publisher: Production I.G.
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $29.98

Extras:
Interview with the Creators, Original Trailer, Japanese Commercials, Promotional Videos, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Senran Kagura - Ninja Flash!: Complete Collection (S.A.V.E. Edition)
Region: A and 1
Publisher: Showgate
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $29.98

Extras:
Episode 04 Commentary, Episode 10 Commentary, Promotional Videos, Japanese Commercials, Textless Songs, U.S. Trailer, Trailers

Shimoneta: Complete Collection (Standard & Limited Edition)
Region: A B and 1 2 4
Publisher: King Records Company Ltd
Format: Blu-ray and DVD (as a combo pack)
Languages: English & Japanese (w/English subs)
Price (SRP): $64.98 [Standard Edition Combo] and $84.98 [Limited Edition Combo]

Extras:
Moms Watch SHIMONETA, Episode Commentaries, Promotional Videos, Web Previews, Textless Songs, Trailers

Extras (LE):
Sticker, 2 Pins and a Sock

Yep, there's a lot of shows in this line-up. Funimation probably trying to get through as many shows as possible for the holiday season. Pretty insane.

UPDATE: Funimation have confirmed that Hetalia - The World Twinkle won't be getting a limited edition set. There goes the consistency for those Hetalia fans out there.

So we have about half of the Summer 2015 titles this month; Aquarion Logos (Part 1), Castle Town Dandelion, Chaos Dragon, Hetalia - The World Twinkle, Overlord, Prison School, Shimoneta, Snow White with the Red Hair (Season 1) and Sky Wizards Academy. That's a lot and all of them are getting English dubs, which is surprising considering only 3 shows got the broadcast dub treatment during simulcast (Gangsta, Prison School and Sky Wizards Academy). Overlord and Shimoneta were expected however as they received a good enough following.

What's left now from the Summer 2015 season are the following: Bikini Warriors, Gangsta (already dubbed), Junjo Romantica 3, Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace, Seiyu's Life! and Venus Project -Climax-.

We also have some pre-Summer 2015 titles finally getting released this month: Death Parade from the Winter 2015 season, and Ultimate Otaku Teacher (Part 1) from the Spring 2015 season.

That leaves Ninja Slayer From Animation, Samurai Warriors (once solicited but now postponed), Sengoku Basara: End of Judgement and Show By Rock!! remaining from the pre-Summer 2015 season. I'm going to assume Funimation will be ignoring Ghost in the Shell: Arise Alternative Architecture and Psycho Pass: Extended Edition unless they are saving it for later.

Out of these new additions, I'm looking forward to Overlord, Prison School and Shimoneta. However I'm a bit mixed on the limited edition treatment (due to the $85 price tag Funimation is now doing). Death Parade I've already decided on going after the UK Ultimate Edition while Prison School may get a UK Collector's Edition depending on the materials available (so if that happens then I'll get it, unless it turns out to be a Funi replica). Overlord and Shimoneta are unlicensed but I'm going to assume Funimation UK will be handling those. Shimoneta's LE feels rather daft so I'll probably stick with the standard edition. Overlord I watched during simulcast so I'll stick with the limited edition since I loved it.

I'm surprised to see Funimation have acquired the two Kadokawa Pictures titles Good Luck! Ninomiya-kun (Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun) and Omamori Himari. In case you didn't know, these two were among a bunch of shows under Kadokawa that were once streaming on Crunchyroll. The other titles include Fortune Arterial, Gosick, Kiddy GiRL-AND, The Mystic Archives of Dantalian, Nichijou and Student Councils Discretion. The latter got licensed by Sentai Filmworks while the others are still unlicensed. Both of the two shows will be subtitled only and DVD only. They do have Blu-ray versions in Japan, however I've heard they're both upscales (though I'll ask the usual folks on Twitter for confirmation on that).

Not much to say about the rest. But I'm eager to know what Funimation have in store for December. Perhaps we could see the two Kadokawa films (Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya and Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu) finally get a release?