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My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Comes To Blu-Ray October 27

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My Hero Academia, one of the most successful anime properties of the past decade, has a new movie out…and if you missed the brief theatrical run (given the circumstances, you probably did), it’s coming to home video formats very soon.

Class 1-A has arrived on Nabu Island, a tourist destination where they figure they can just relax and take their mind off superheroism…but that’s what they think. It isn’t long before they’re suddenly attacked by an unknown assailant with a Quirk they’ve never seen before (though it feels familiar…) If they want to return home in one piece, they have to find a way to stop this new villain.

No bonus features are mentioned in the press release…that doesn’t mean there won’t be any, but it’s a curious oversight if there are. You CAN get one guaranteed bonus, if you’re into Funko Pops and you order directly from the Funimation Shop. They’ll give you a 25th Anniversary Silver Chrome All-Might Funko with your purchase.

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising goes on sale in Blu-Ray, DVD and digital formats October 27.

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The number one hero anime is back for a battle beyond anything fans have ever seen! Class 1-A visits Nabu Island where they finally get to do some real hero work. The place is so peaceful that it’s more like a vacation … until they’re attacked by a villain with an unfathomable Quirk! His power is eerily familiar, and it looks like Shigaraki had a hand in the plan. But with All Might retired and citizens’ lives on the line, there’s no time for questions. Deku and his friends are the next generation of heroes, and they’re the island’s only hope.

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Funimation’s Full Fall Schedule Of Releases

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One of America’s largest suppliers of Japanese anime, Funimation, is gearing up for an active fall. The global pandemic has slowed the output of most entertainment distributors, but apparently not this one. There’s just so much!

Highlights include the long-awaited debut of Inuyasha sequel YASHAHIME, the final season of Attack On Titan, the second season of Fire Force (which will also air on Toonami) and more. Funimation also says they’re working on a dub for Season Four of Black Clover and Season 10 Voyage 4 of One Piece.

But if you want Funimation’s full list, the dates of simulcast are all below.

  • Fire Force Season 2 – airs Fridays (Dub) 
  • Attack on Titan Final Season – Simulcast premiere December 7 (Sub and Dub) 
  • The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc – Simulcast premiere October 3 (Sub and Dub)  
  • Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World – Simulcast premiere October 7 (Sub and Dub) 
  • By the Grace of the Gods – Simulcast premiere October 4 
  • Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon – Simulcast premiere October 3  
  • Black Clover Season 3 continues 
  • One Piece Season 10 Voyage 3 – October 6 Digital Storefronts & October 27 on SVOD / Season 10 Voyage 4 – October 27 on Digital Storefronts / Simulcast continues  
  • Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina October  
  • The Day I Became a God – Simulcast premiere October 10 (Sub and Dub) 
  • Higurashi: When They Cry – NEW – Simulcast premiere October 1 
  • Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle – Simulcast premiere October 5  
  • The Gymnastics Samurai – Simulcast premiere October 10  
  • Golden Kamuy Season 3 
  • Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear – Simulcast premiere October 7  
  • MAGATSU WAHRHEIT – Simulcast premiere October 13 
  • KING’s RAID: Successors of the Will – Simulcasts Fridays 
  • Adachi and Shimamura – Simulcast premiere October 8  
  • Talentless Nana – Simulcast premiere October 4 
  • Akudama Drive – Simulcast premiere October 8  
  • Ikebukuro West Gate Park – Simulcast premiere October 6 
  • Assault Lily BOUQUET – Simulcast premiere October 1 (Exclusively on Funimation)  
  • Warlords of Sigrdrifa – Simulcast premiere October 3 (Sub and Dub) 
  • Strike Witches: Road to Berlin – Simulcast premiere October 7 
  • Dropout Idol Fruit Tart – Simulcast premiere October 12  
  • HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima  – Simulcast premiere October 2 (Sub) 
  • Gal & Dino – Episode 8 premieres November 21 (Sub) 
  • A3! Season Autumn & Winter – October 12 (Sub and Dub) 
  • D4DJ First Mix – Simulcast premiere October 30 
  • Maesetsu! Opening Act – Simulcast premiere October 11  
  • TSUKIUTA. The Animation 2 – Simulcast premiere October 7 
  • Rail Romanesque – Simulcast premiere October 2 
  • That is the Bottleneck – Simulcast premiere October 12 

 

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Paranoia Agent Now Streaming On Funimation.com

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Funimation has put up the thirteen episodes of 2004’s horror-crime anime, Paranoia Agent, on their website and app for free viewing (if you don’t mind ads).

A dark figure is assaulting Tokyo citizens at night, wielding a bent baseball bat. Two of the city’s detectives, Keiichi Ikari and Mitsuhiro Maniwa, are put on the case, and their first lead is the original victim, Tsukiko Sagi. She is a character designer and creator of a popular pink dog character named Maromi.

The attacker, who has been dubbed Li’l Slugger, has a pattern: he always appears wearing in-line skates, he always uses the bat, and he always picks targets that are going through some kind of crisis. How does he know? Turns out Maromi, Li’l Slugger, and the cartoon dog are all connected in a very strange manner that you’ll just have to watch the show to see.

Paranoia Agent was directed by the famed Satoshi Kun (Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress) and animated by studio Madhouse. It was originally released in 2004 and can now be seen on Funimation.com.

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From Satoshi Kon, the legendary director of Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, and Paprika comes a dark and mysterious, thought-provoking psychological thriller. Citizens across Musashino City are being attacked and terrorized. Two detectives are put on the case, but will they be able to solve the mystery before there’s another wave of victims?

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Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia Streaming On FunimationNow

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The latest chapter in the Fate/Grand Order series has crossed over onto American shores. Funimation has the rights and is streaming the first episode exclusively on their streaming platform, FunimationNow.

This latest one goes by the mouthful title of Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. Funi’s official description reads thusly:

The Fate/Grand Order series has many Singularities: Fuyuki, Orleans, Septum, Okeanos, London, E Pluribus Enum, Camelot, and lastly Babylonia. Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia is the seventh Singularity of the popular mobile game and takes place in the ancient land of Mesopotamia. Fujimaru and Mash are sent back in time to a land ruled by the wise King Gilgamesh.

Have a few questions? I know I do. Funimation swears that Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia is a great starting point for anyone new to the series, but after reading that paragraph I’m skeptical. Fortunately, Funi also provides this primer to the series from their own website….

At its core, the Fate franchise centers on Heroic Spirits, the spirits of historical and literary heroes who did great things in their lives and are revered for those incredible deeds. These spirits can be summoned through the power of a Holy Grail as Servants, beings who fight each other, usually under the orders of a Master, in hopes of obtaining the Holy Grail and having their wish granted.

As the page explains, the Heroic Spirits fall under seven classes — Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Caster, Assassin, or Berserker — and a Master may only be able to summon one or two types depending on their skills. The page goes on to describe the main plot, which involves the aforementioned Singularities (disruptions in time) and an organization called Chaldea Security that protects mankind.

We would suggest reading before diving into Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. The first episode is subtitled and streaming on FunimationNow.

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A Ton of Popular Anime Is Free Today

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For the next twelve hours, the entire first season of Dragon Ball Z carries a purchase price of “free.” So does the first season of Dragon Ball Super in both sub and dub versions. For some reason, the Microsoft Store is feeling super-generous today when it comes to popular anime. Look at all you can get:

  • My Hero Academia Season 1 Uncut
  • Attack On Titan Season 1 Part 1
  • Dragon Ball Super Season 1 (Japanese)
  • Dragon Ball Super Season 1 (English)
  • Dragon Ball Z Season 1
  • Yu Yu Hakusho Season 1 (Japanese)
  • Yu Yu Hakusho Season 1 (English)
  • Eureka Seven Season 1
  • Fairy Tail Season 1 Part 1
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans Season 1
  • Monster Hunter Stories Ride On Season 1 Part 1
  • Assassination Classroom Season 1 Part 1
  • Garo: The Animation Season 1

And the deal is legit: If you purchase an anime season this afternoon or evening at the sticker price of $0.00, you will own it forever (or until a licensing deal runs out or a server goes down….if forever is truly what you want, buy physical. The More You Know).

Are there catches? A couple: the deals are only good for those living in the US. Plus, since they come from the Microsoft Store, you’ll only be able to watch them on an XBox or your PC (though some of them are compatible with Movies Anywhere, which will let you stream them on any device).

In addition, most of the follow-up seasons for these shows are heavily discounted. The deal only lasts for today (December 21), so if that’s the day you’re reading this, get moving with that mouse….

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First Trailer For Attack On Titan Season Two

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However crummy your life may be, just be grateful you aren’t one of the last members of humanity, sheltered inside the walls of the last human city, due to giant weird-faced naked monsters stomping around who love to snack on people. Hey, it could happen.

That’s the premise behind Attack On Titan, one of the most popular new manga and anime series currently running in Japan (and elsewhere). There’s a way to defeat a Titan, but it’s not simple: you have to strike their weak point, which is in the back of their necks…100 feet in the air. To accomplish this, the surviving warriors who make up our cast have come up with wild grappling-wire stunts that allow them to leap great distances quickly. It looks great animated.

And there is more animation on the way. Fans have known a second season of the Attack On Titan anime is in the works, but nobody has seen any clips from it….until today, when Funimation gave us all this Christmas present…..

It’ll be a while yet before this new season is dubbed, but the subtitled version will broadcast wherever it can be streamed this April.

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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods NA Theatrical Release

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Television and film production company, Funimation, announced Friday that it would screen a limited theatrical release of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods in over 350 North American theaters on August 5, August 6, August 7, and August 9.

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods is the latest movie in the DBZ franchise and is the first DBZ movie to be released stateside since the release of Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon back in September of 2006. However , Battle of the Gods will be the first DBZ film to receive a theatrical release since The Path to Power which was released almost 17 years ago. Currently the film is still in the process of being dubbed in English by Funimation.

“We’re very excited to be bringing Battle of Gods to movie theaters across the country this summer,” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and President of FUNimation Entertainment. “Dragon Ball Z has always been a huge part of everything we do at FUNimation and, speaking as a fan myself, I can’t wait to watch it on the big screen.”

The film was first released to Japanese fans in March of 2013 and takes place after the events of the television series and the defeat of Majin Buu. According to Funimation, Beerus an ancient god of destruction seeks out Goku after hearing about the defeat of Frieza. Learning that the ancient god is on their home planet the Z-fighters must find a way to stop Beerus before Beerus destroys the earth.

The movie was written and devised by the original  author, Akira Toriyama, and will feature an all new Super Saiyan transformation known as “Super Saiyan God.” While the film is a sequel overall to the DBZ franchise longtime fans may notice far greater similarities to the original Dragon Ball franchise and the focus of the film will be far more on comedic character interactions than the high-paced action scenes found in the other DBZ movies.

For more information on Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, as well as upcoming information about tickets and showtimes, visit www.dragonballz.com.
And check out the trailer below to get a taste for whats to come: