Unboxing [UK]: Blood-C: The Last Dark - Film: Limited Edition UK *HMV Exclusive* (BD/DVD)

It's now April and I have picked up the latest Limited Edition set from Manga Entertainment UK and also a HMV exclusive set. The film Blood-C: The Last Dark!

Unboxing [UK]: R.O.D. The TV - Complete Series: Artbox Edition (DVD)

Despite their change of packaging style, I managed to come across one of their previous designs for their releases and while it's a used copy, it's in good condition so I'm here to show all of you an example of the good o' days of MVM Entertainment. Here is an unboxing of the TV version of Read or Die (aka R.O.D.).

Unboxing [UK]: Wolf Children - Film: Collector's Edition UK (BD/DVD)

Ending the year on a high note, the high critically acclaimed Wolf Children is finally released on Blu-ray and DVD from Manga Entertainment here in the UK in time for Christmas.

Unboxing [UK]: Shigurui Death Frenzy - Complete Series: Special Packaging Edition UK (Blu-ray)

In this latest post we will be checking out Manga UK's rather old original version of the Shigurui release on Blu-ray.

Unboxing [UK]: Redline - Film: Collector's Edition UK (BD/DVD)

Final pick up of the month, It's time to start racing with the Collector's Edition version again.

Redline is a racing anime directed by Takeshi Koike (known for doing work on Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine and The Animatrix) and is best shown on Blu-ray for its pretty quality. This Blu-ray and DVD combo also contains a 20 page booklet that includes interviews and behind the scenes. Both discs share the same features.

BD Language: English & Japanese

BD Video: 1080p HD Standard 16:9 Anamorphic (HD Native)

BD Audio: English Dolby TrueHD 5.1/Stereo 2.0 & Japanese Dolby TrueHD 5.1/Stereo 2.0

BD Subtitles: English (Japanese Dub) & English Sign and Lyrics (Both Dubs)
BD Region: B (Not displayed on box)
BD Discs: 1

BD Defects: None

DVD Language: English & Japanese

DVD Video: 480p/576i PAL Standard 16:9 Anamorphic

DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound & Japanese Stereo 2.0

DVD Subtitles: English (Japanese Dub) & English Sign and Lyrics (Both Dubs)
DVD Region: 2
DVD Discs: 1

DVD Defects: None

Plot:

Redline is about the biggest and most deadly racing tournament in the universe. Only held once every five years, everyone wants to stake their claim to fame, including JP, a reckless dare-devil driver oblivious to speed limits with his ultra-customized car - all the while, organized crime and militaristic governments want to leverage the race to their own ends. Amongst the other elite rival drivers in the tournament, JP falls for the alluring Sonoshee - but will she prove his undoing, or can a high speed romance survive a mass destruction race?

This version is a standard UK release from Manga Entertainment UK and production-wise done by Madman Entertainment for Region B release. I picked this up since this version was also going out of print like Evangelion 2.22.

Extra Content (On-Disc):

Redline 2006 trailer
Perfect Guide to Redline
Simple Guide to Redline

Extra Content (Physically):
20 page booklet about Redline

Unboxing [UK]: Ninja Scroll - Film: 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition UK (BD/DVD)

My first Blu-ray title from the christmas season, the next unboxing that I will be going through is the classic Ninja Scroll. Ninja Scroll was one of many films that entertained people back in the nineties and now it's celebrating it's 20th anniversary with a release on Blu-ray and DVD uncut and uncensored (the original releases were cut by the British Board of Film Classification back when they were rather strict in terms of content).

This version is one of Manga Entertainment's products here in the UK and also the second title in the Blu-ray range to get a Steelbook Collector's Edition (the first being Akira). This edition contains both the Blu-ray and DVD of the film and an exclusive 20 page booklet explaining the film from the creators themselves. Note that this release has kept the original 4:3 ratio and includes black borders rather than cropping the film itself.

BD Language: English, Japanese

BD Video: 1080p HD Remaster 4:3 ratio (Pillarboxed)

BD Audio: English DTS Master Audio 5.1, Japanese LPCM 2.0

BD Subtitles: English (Japanese Dub with S.T.)

BD Region: B

BD Discs: 1

BD Defects: No Signs Translation for English Dub

DVD Language: English, Japanese

DVD Video: SD PAL Colour 4:3 ratio (Pillarboxed)

DVD Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0

DVD Subtitles: English (Japanese Dub with S.T. & L.)

DVD Region: 2

DVD Discs: 1

DVD Defects: No Signs Translation for English Dub

Plot:

Jubei Kibagami has always been the master dealer of death, but in rescuing a ninja woman from a monster he sets loose a chain of events that puts death in his own veins and sends them on a nightmarish odyssey through a surreal and devil infested ancient Japan. How do demonic possessions, an annihilated village and a man Jubei thought safely buried in his past all connect? If Jubei can't piece the blood-soaked clues together, his only consolation will be that he won't live to regret it for very long! Prepare your mind and steel your gut for the insanely gore-packed orgy of violence that still stands alone and unchallenged as the ultimate anime action feature.

Extra Content:

Exclusive Commentary with Director Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Trailers
TV Spot

Ninja Scroll is available on DVD and Blu-ray from Manga Entertainment UK (United Kingdom), Madman Entertainment (Australia) and Sentai Filmworks (North America).