‘Kurokami’ to Be Bandai’s First Blu-ray Release

At Otakon Bandai Entertainment made several announcements including the fact that Kurokami-the Animation will be released on both standard DVD and in the high definition Blu-ray format. Kurokami, which is based on a popular manga series published here as Black God by Yen Press (see “Kurokami Gets Simultaneous Release”), will be Bandai’s first TV anime Blu-ray release.

Along with Fathom Events, Bandai is also sponsoring a theatrical showing of the Eureka Seven movie, Eureka Seven good night, sleep tight, young lovers, in 432 theaters for one night only on September 24th. Tickets will go on sale starting on August 21st at the Fathom Events Website.

Bandai also clarified some details concerning its release of Kannagi (see “Bandai Tries New Anime Business Model”). The Kannagi (Crazy Shrine Maidens) DVD will be subtitled only. Bandai is not releasing a dubbed version of the anime. Also when Bandai does make the title available at mass market retailers, it will have a higher, not a lower suggested retail price.

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Code Geass Anime On YouTube Courtesy Of Bandai Entertainment

Bandai Entertainment has posted the first season of Code Geass up on Youtube. The episodes are available with subtitles or English audio.

The Holy Empire of Britannia conquered the country previously known as Japan and now known just as “Area 11.” The empire has been using their military power to conquer various countries as areas. Their strength is based on robotic weapons called Knightmares. Lelouch, the black prince, has fiery ambition in his heart and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.

He obtains the power of the Geass and decides to use that power for the sake of his sister Nunnally and to build a world based on his ideals. Suzaku Kururugi, the white knight, is assigned to pilot the Knightmare Frame Lancelot and tries to achieve his ideals for justice while overcoming the hurdles of reality. The paths these two take will change the relationship of the Britannia Empire and Elevens.

Check out episode one of Code Geass HERE, and here is the link the visit Bandai’s YouTube page. Read more

Warhammer: Battle March For The Xbox 360 In September

Namco/Bandai Games has some information on the latest ‘Warhammer’ title for the Xbox 360. Based on the Games Workshop’s franchise, this strategy title is slated for a September release. Read more