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REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: THE BLACK ROSE SAGA and THE APOCALYPSE SAGA coming to Blu-ray this Holiday season from NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT
GRIMES, IA, August 17, 2017 — Anime producer Nozomi Entertainment is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Black Rose Saga Blu-ray Collection, the second of three sagas in the series, and Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Apocalypse Saga Blu-ray Collection, the third and final saga in the series. Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Black Rose Saga will be available November 7, 2017, and Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Apocalypse Saga will be available December 5, 2017. Also, a Revolutionary Girl Utena 20th Anniversary Ultra Edition Complete Series Blu-ray Collection will be available December 5, 2017 and will include all three sagas (39 episodes) plus the theatrical feature, complete with other limited edition items such as a replica Rose Seal Ring, a replica Black Rose Seal ring, and a 264-page art book. The first of the three sagas in the series, Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Student Council Saga Blu-ray Collection, will be available October 3, 2017.
REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: THE BLACK ROSE SAGA BLU-RAY COLLECTION
- Directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Penguindrum, Yurikuma Arashi)
- Anime Production by J.C. Staff (Honey and Clover, Slayers, Toradora!)
- The hit anime that inspired the best-selling shojo manga by Chiho Saito that redefined the genre
The Legendary Shojo Anime Series Comes to Blu-ray!
Utena and Anthy have become close during their time as roommates. So when Anthy casually mentions she has a brother, Utena can’t help but feel shocked. She thought she knew Anthy, but the longer she and Anthy are friends, the more she discovers she doesn’t know. What other secrets could Anthy be keeping? However, Utena won’t have time to dwell upon such matters. A new group of duelists has emerged from the shadows. These new challengers wear black rose signets and also seek revolution, but their methods are different than those of Ohtori’s Student Council. They don’t wish to possess Rose Bride. They want to kill her.
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The second of 3 sagas in the series, The Black Rose Saga contains episodes 13-24 of Revolutionary Girl Utena.
Special Features: Animated art gallery, 1997 Utena promo, and interviews with Utena Director Ikuhara
Comp. Titles: Penguindrum, Sailor Moon, Kill la Kill, The Rose of Versailles, Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Product specifications and content subject to change.
Format: Blu-ray
Pre-Book: 10/10/2017
Street Date: 11/7/2017
SRP: $49.99
Catalog #: NZBLU1720
ISBN: 978-1-57032-576-2
UPC: 7-42617-1720-2-1
Runtime: 300 minutes
Genre: Drama
Age Rating: TV14
Audio: Japanese LPCM Surround, English and Japanese LPCM Stereo
Subtitles: English
Video: 1080p, 4:3
Disc Count: 3
Case Qty: 30
REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: THE APOCALYPSE SAGA BLU-RAY COLLECTION
- Directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Penguindrum, Yurikuma Arashi)
- Anime Production by J.C. Staff (Honey and Clover, Slayers, Toradora!)
- The hit anime that inspired the best-selling shojo manga by Chiho Saito that redefined the genre
The Legendary Shojo Anime Series Comes to Blu-ray!
As the final duel rapidly approaches, the Student Council’s will to continue is beginning to waver. After all, End of the World’s identity and motives remain a mystery. And Utena, fueled by her desire to protect Anthy, continues to prevail over the feeble ambitions that drive the Student Council to fight. But the Council’s ambitions are reignited when they hear a sound. At first, it’s faint, but soon it becomes clear: The promised revolution is within reach – and the duels must go on. And what of Utena’s own ambition? To become a prince, the duels may be only one of the trials she has yet to face.
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The third of 3 sagas in the series, The Apocalypse Saga contains episodes 25-39 of Revolutionary Girl Utena and Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie.
Special Features: TV Series extras: Animated art gallery, interviews with Director Kunihiko Ikuhara, interview with actresses Tomoko Kawakami (“Utena”) and Yuriko Fuchizaki (“Anthy”), interviews with the English-language cast, Japanese staff commentary for episodes 37-39, dueling themes karaoke, TV spots, and trailers. Movie extras: Full-length movie commentary by Director Ikuhara, behind the scenes with the English cast, TV spots, and trailers.
Comp. Titles: Penguindrum, Sailor Moon, Kill la Kill, The Rose of Versailles, Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Product specifications and content subject to change.
Format: Blu-ray
Pre-Book: 11/7/2017
Street Date: 12/5/2017
SRP: $79.99
Catalog #: NZBLU1724
ISBN: 978-1-57032-577-9
UPC: 7-42617-1724-2-7
Runtime: 460 minutes
Genre: Drama
Age Rating: TV14
Audio: Japanese LPCM Surround, English and Japanese LPCM Stereo
Subtitles: English
Video: 1080p, 4:3
Disc Count: 4
Case Qty: 30
ALSO AVAILABLE
REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA 20TH ANNIVERSARY ULTRA EDITION COMPLETE SERIES BLU-RAY COLLECTION
- Extremely limited set that will NOT be remade
- Includes a special deluxe 20th Anniversary Edition box; a replica Rose Seal ring; a replica Black Rose Seal ring; and a 264-page art book
- Directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Penguindrum, Yurikuma Arashi)
- Anime Production by J.C. Staff (Honey and Clover, Slayers, Toradora!)
- The hit anime that inspired the best-selling shojo manga by Chiho Saito that redefined the genre
The Legendary Shojo Anime Series Comes To Blu-ray In A Stunning Complete Collection Featuring All 39 Episodes And The Theatrical Feature!
“Never lose that strength or nobility, even when you grow up.”
When Utena was just a child and in the depths of sorrow, she found salvation in those words. They were the words of a prince, who wrapped her in his rose-scented embrace and bestowed upon her both a ring and the promise that it would lead her to him again. She never forgot the encounter. In fact, she was so impressed that she aspired to be like the prince and also help those in need. Now a spirited teenager, Utena attends the prestigious Ohtori Academy. However, her strong sense of chivalry soon places her at odds with the school’s student council and thrusts her into a series of mysterious and dangerous duels against its members.
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Contains episodes 1-39 plus the theatrical feature of Revolutionary Girl Utena.
Special Features: Video extras include: clean opening; clean closings; live action video for opening single; TV spot for opening single; promos; trailers; animated art galleries; Japanese staff commentary for episodes 37-39; full-length movie commentary by Director Kunihiko Ikuhara; dueling themes karaoke; behind the scenes of the movie with the English cast; and interviews with Director Kunihiko Ikuhara, Tomoko Kawakami (“Utena”), Yuriko Fuchizaki (“Anthy”), and the English cast.
Physical extras include: a special deluxe 20th Anniversary Edition box; a replica Rose Seal Ring; a replica Black Rose Seal ring; and a 264-page art book featuring: art galleries; episode commentaries by Director Kunihiko Ikuhara; behind-the-scenes stories; liner notes; and interviews with staff including Director Kunihiko Ikuhara, Director Tohru Takahashi, Assistant Director Shingo Kaneko, Art Director Shichiro Kobayashi, Character Designer Shinya Hasegawa, and Conceptual Designer Hiroshi Nagahama.
Note: Extras and Artwork subject to change.
Comp. Titles: Penguindrum, Sailor Moon, Kill la Kill, The Rose of Versailles, Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Product specifications and content subject to change.
Format: Blu-ray
Pre-Book: 11/7/2017
Street Date: 12/5/2017
SRP: $224.99
Catalog #: NZBLU1728
ISBN: 978-1-57032-584-7
UPC: 7-42617-1728-2-3
Runtime: 1060 minutes
Genre: Drama
Age Rating: TV14
Audio: Japanese LPCM Surround, English and Japanese LPCM Stereo
Subtitles: English
Video:
- TV: 1080p, 4:3
- Movie: 1080p, 16:9
Disc Count: 10
Case Qty: TBA
ALSO AVAILABLE
REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: THE STUDENT COUNCIL SAGA BLU-RAY COLLECTION
- Directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Penguindrum, Sweet Blue Flowers)
- Anime Production by J.C. Staff (Honey and Clover, Slayers, Toradora!)
- Based on the best-selling shojo manga by Chiho Saito that redefined the genre
The Legendary Shojo Anime Series Comes to Blu-ray!
“Never lose that strength or nobility, even when you grow up.”
When Utena was just a child and in the depths of sorrow, she found salvation in those words. They were the words of a prince, who wrapped her in his rose-scented embrace and bestowed upon her both a ring and the promise that it would lead her to him again. She never forgot the encounter. In fact, she was so impressed that she aspired to be like the prince and also help those in need. Now a spirited teenager, Utena attends the prestigious Ohtori Academy. However, her strong sense of chivalry soon places her at odds with the school’s student council and thrusts her into a series of mysterious and dangerous duels against its members.
Watch the Trailer
The first of 3 sagas in the series, The Student Council Saga contains episodes 1-12 of Revolutionary Girl Utena.
Special Features: Clean opening, clean closing 1, live-action video for opening single, TV spot for opening single, and TV spots.
Comp. Titles: Penguindrum, Sailor Moon, Kill la Kill, The Rose of Versailles, Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Product specifications and content subject to change.
Format: Blu-ray
Pre-Book: 9/5/2017
Street Date: 10/3/2017
SRP: $49.99
Catalog #: NZBLU1716
ISBN: 978-1-57032-575-5
UPC: 7-42617-1716-2-8
Runtime: 300 minutes
Genre: Drama
Age Rating: TV14
Audio: Japanese LPCM Surround, English and Japanese LPCM Stereo
Subtitles: English
Video: 1080p, 4:3
Disc Count: 3
Case Qty: 30
About Nozomi Entertainment
Nozomi Entertainment is recognized by discerning anime fans as a company focused on creating high-quality anime releases in North America. From anime classics to modern favorites, Nozomi Entertainment is dedicated to releasing fan-favorite anime for all ages and interests.
A small sampling of the Nozomi lineup includes: Astro Boy, Junjo Romantica, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and Revolutionary Girl Utena.
Visit www.nozomient.com for additional information.
