Another notable anime release is the Complete Blu-Ray Box Set of Read or Die (R.O.D.). After a novelist with writer's block and three sisters that run a detective agency that involves books meet, the bond created between these characters could decide the fate of the world. The 26-episode series and 3-episode OVA are included in this blu-ray box set, plus a 48-page booklet in deluxe packaging.
The lists are a bit smaller than usual, but I'm sure that there might be something you like from this week's releases. Be sure to comment below and share what it is.
Manga Releases
| Title | Publisher | SRP | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afterschool Charisma Vol. 2 | Viz Media | $12.99 | 01/18/11 |
| Dorohedoro Vol. 3 | Viz Media | $12.99 | 01/18/11 |
| Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. 24 | Viz Media | $9.99 | 01/18/11 |
| Magic Knight Rayearth Omnibus Edition | Dark Horse | $19.99 | 01/18/11 |
| Mardock Scramble | Viz Media | $17.99 | 01/18/11 |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion: Campus Apocalypse Vol. 2 | Dark Horse | $10.99 | 01/18/11 |
Anime Releases
| Title | Company | SRP | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampfer - Complete Collection | Sentai Filmworks | $49.98 | 01/18/11 |
| My-Zhime: My-Otome 0 Sifr | Bandai Entertainment | $24.98 | 01/18/11 |
| Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom: Part 1 - Limited Edition | FUNimation | $64.98 | 01/18/11 |
| Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom: Part 2 | FUNimation | $59.98 | 01/18/11 |
| Read or Die (R.O.D.) - Complete Blu-Ray Box Set | Aniplex | $199.98 | 01/18/11 |
Miscellaneous Releases
| Title | Publisher | SRP | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geektionary: From Anime to Zettabyte, An A to Z Guide to All Things Geek | Adams Media | $10.95 | 01/16/11 |
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The Mardock scramble novel has caught my atention too, didn't knew that viz was publishing it.
As for the anime releases the ROD collection pack is tempting but $199 is a little too much for my budget :S
Phantom! The Limited Edition for Part 1 includes a hard box that fits both parts of the series and a bullet necklace.
@sotyfan16: I forgot to mention that in there. Thanks!
It's also nice to see that My-Otome 0 Sifr made its way here - I sort of appreciate My-Otome in general a lot more than I should simply because it was one of the first anime series I've ever marathoned on my own.
When it comes down to it, I'd probably invest in My-Otome 0 Sifr. However, I'm still taking care of some semester textbook expenses first so I'll probably avoid these types of purchases for this week. 'xD
I have to shack my head at Sentai Filmworks for spending money on Kempfer license when they should get better shows.
Hmm...honestly surprised that Sentai Filmworks decided to bring Kampfer to the USA and other markets...it was a decent ecchi/harem show with some action parts, but I do not think that it will be worth it. The last 2 episodes were awful compared to the first 10 episodes, so I will pass.