Originally published at: VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES SUMMER WITH NEW ANIME AND MANGA RELEASES FOR JUNE - People of Con
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June anime home media debuts include the highly-anticipated Season 5 of SAILOR MOON; SAILOR MOON SAILOR STARS PART 1 on Blu-ray and DVD, and the complete series run of the acclaimed boxing anime, MEGALOBOX on Blu-ray and DVD. The exciting series finale of the long-running ninja action saga concludes in NARUTO SHIPPUDEN DVD Set 38.
New manga publishing titles for June include KOMI CAN’T COMMUNICATE, a coming-of-age drama about a high school girl’s struggle to overcome her severe social anxiety. A bold art book exploring the widespread impact of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION on popular culture arrives with EVANGELION ILLUSTRATIONS 2007 – 2017.
Under license from The Pokémon Company International, POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US—ZERAORA’S STORY, prequel companion to the animated film POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US, also debuts next month. Meanwhile, Akira Toriyama fans can anticipate collecting long-awaited reissues of the DRAGON BALL and DRAGON BALL Z manga box sets. Each box set includes a special bonus booklet, poster, and Son Goku’s iconic adventures.
New Home Media Releases for June:
SAILOR MOON SAILOR STARS PART 1 Blu-ray & DVD Sets
Limited Edition Blu-ray MSRP: $79.99 U.S. / $93.99 CAN · Standard Edition Blu-ray MSRP: $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN · DVD MSRP: $39.99 U.S. / $51.99 CAN
Available June 18th
Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians are about to face their greatest challenge yet—high school! But as the girls take their next big step in life and Chibi-Usa prepares to return to the future, a mysterious force frees the evil Queen Nehalennia! While the struggle to contain her old enemy will be difficult, Mamoru’s year of studying abroad may hurt Usagi the most. But there’s even more, to take Usagi’s mind off of long-distance love with the arrival of the villainous Sailor Anima Mates and the heroic Sailor Star Lights! Who could be behind this new wave of evil? And why are the Star Lights resistant to working with Sailor Moon? Usagi has her hands full, but she’ll always make time to write a love letter to her beloved Mamo.
MEGALOBOX Blu-ray & DVD Sets
Limited Edition Blu-ray MSRP: $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN · Standard Edition Blu-ray MSRP: $44.98 U.S. / $52.99 CAN · DVD MSRP: $39.99 U.S. / $51.99 CAN
Available June 25th
Bored, resigned, and unfulfilled, a young man with neither name nor past survives by fighting in underground matches of a sport called “Megalobox,” a form of boxing that utilizes powered exoskeletons. Calling himself JNK.He feels trapped in a world of crime, poverty, and ecological collapse. All that changes when he has a chance encounter with Yuri, the reigning king of Megalobox. Now, obsessed with proving himself, JNK.DOG becomes a man driven to do whatever it takes to fight his way to the top of the rankings and take on the champion.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN DVD SET 38
DVD MSRP: $39.99 U.S. / $51.99 CAN · Available June 11th
It’s the final NARUTO SHIPPUDEN box set! The Fourth Great Ninja War is over, and the Hidden Leaf Ninjas have returned to their daily lives. Some tackle dangerous work—like Sasuke, who tries to uncover the truth about mysterious exploding humans. Others, like Shikamaru, struggle to adjust to a post-war life. And for Naruto and Hinata, it’s wedding bells!
New Publishing Releases for June:
EVANGELION ILLUSTRATIONS 2007 – 2017
MSRP: $34.99 U.S. / $46.99 CAN · Available June 11th
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION is one of the most enduring and significant touchstones for anime, manga, and pop culture fans over the past two decades, thanks to the groundbreaking television series and beautifully animated movies. This book collects ten years’ worth of illustrations showcasing the wide effect NEON GENESIS EVANGELION has left on not just the animation industry but also on popular culture. Included are illustrations for film posters, CD albums, bullet train designs, video game collaborations, and much, much more.
KOMI CAN’T COMMUNICATE by Tomohito Oda
MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN / $6.99 Digital · Rated ‘T’ for Teens
Available June 11th
Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily, she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone to help her make 100 friends.
DRAGON BALL COMPLETE BOX SET by Akira Toriyama
MSRP: $139.99 U.S. / $179.99 CAN · Rated ‘T’ For Teens · Available June 4th
The DRAGON BALL COMPLETE BOX SET contains all 16 original manga volumes that kick off the global phenomenon. It also includes an exclusive double-sided poster and collector’s booklet featuring fun DRAGON BALL trivia, guides, and an interview with its legendary creator.
DRAGON BALL Z COMPLETE BOX SET by Akira Toriyama
MSRP: $219.99 U.S. / $279.99 CAN · Rated ‘A’ For All Ages · Available June 4th
The DRAGON BALL Z COMPLETE BOX SET contains all 26 volumes of the manga that propelled the global phenomenon that started with DRAGON BALL into one of the world’s most recognizable and best-selling manga. It also includes an exclusive double-sided poster and collector’s booklet featuring fun DRAGON BALL Z trivia, guides, and an interview with Akira Toriyama.
POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US—ZERAORA’S STORY by Kemon Kawamoto
MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN · Rated ‘A’ For All Ages · Available June 11th
Ash and Pikachu arrive in Fula City at the start of its renowned Wind Festival and meet Margo, the mayor’s daughter, and Dr. Hawthorn, a scientist. Through the magic of Dr. Hawthorn’s virtual reality technology, our friends experience the city’s history firsthand and meet Mythical Pokémon Zeraora and Legendary Pokémon Lugia. Why did one fly off, never to be seen again…? And will it return in the feature film, POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US?!
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