NEWSWIRE: November 2023 Pre-Orders
November 6, 2023 · 33 comments
It’s been a very busy time here at Anime Limited towers, with our presence at MCM London Comic Con where it was great to see a lot of you, and you hopefully saw a lot of us with a slew of announcements at our industry panel!
Better late than never however, here we are with our run-down of what to expect from us in terms of pre-orders this November. We’ve already launched a couple of exciting vinyl products from Sony Music, but we have plenty of our own to offer up too before we barrel into December… and of course our 12 Days of Christmas sale!
So, with plenty to cover (especially if you’re a Gundam aficionado), let’s get straight to it!
November new releases
Before we get into our new announcements, let’s see what will be landing on your doorstep this month. To be honest, you’re probably going to need a bigger doorstep.
Monday 6th November
Nadia: Secret of the Blue Water Ultimate Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray
Nadia: Secret of the Blue Water Standard Edition Blu-ray
Re:cycle of the Penguindrum Film Collection – Blu-ray Collector’s Edition
Monday 13th November
Deiji Meets Girl – Standard Edition Blu-ray
Gunbuster – Standard Edition Blu-ray
Monday 20th November
EVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME – 4K UHD+Blu-ray Deluxe Edition
EVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME – Blu-ray+DVD Steelbook
EVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME – Standard Edition Blu-ray
EVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME – Standard Edition DVD
Hula Fulla Dance – Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
Penguindrum – Complete TV Series Collection Blu-ray
Monday 27th November
Ascendance of a Bookworm Seasons 1+2 – Blu-ray Collector’s Edition
Digimon Adventure Last Evolution Kizuna – Blu-ray+DVD Collector’s Edition
Digimon Adventure Last Evolution Kizuna – Standard Edition Blu-ray
Digimon Adventure Last Evolution Kizuna – Standard Edition DVD
Tower of God – Ultimate Edition
November pre-orders
Without further ado now – let’s talk pre-orders!
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Original Series Soundtrack
As we’ve just mentioned, we’ve already launched pre-orders for this vinyl title from our friends at Sony Music, but there’s no harm in mentioning this stellar soundtrack from the incredible Studio TRIGGER series one more time.
Available for the first time, the soundtrack to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners features the whole score, the opening series theme “this fffire” by Franz Ferdinand and “Let You Down” by Dawid Podsiadło.
This fantastic vinyl is presented on audiophile 180-gram transparent marbled purple vinyl and housed in a jacket with original artwork created by Studio TRIGGER. It also features a holographic obi-strip and a 20pt insert.
Product: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Original Series Soundtrack
Release date: 19th January 2024
SRP: £29.99
Pre-orders open: NOW
My Hero Academia: Season 6 Original Series Soundtrack
That isn’t all on the vinyl front either, as also on its way from Sony Music is the soundtrack to season 6 of My Hero Academia!
This ES variant edition offers up two green-hued 140g LP discs, all beautifully encased in a captivating gatefold jacket adorned with artwork from the show.
Product: My Hero Academia: Season 6 Original Series Soundtrack
Release date: 5th January 2023
SRP: £34.99
Pre-orders open: NOW
Pre-order price: £34.99
Mobile Fighter G Gundam – Part 2
After some delays to our part releases, we now have the second half of a couple of Gundam titles ready to go just in time for their first instalments to ship, starting with the inimitable Mobile Fighter G Gundam – don’t miss the second half of this iconic series, alongside a chance to grab Part 1 at its original Early Bird price once again if you missed out.
This second half of the series is spread across four Blu-ray discs contained within an Amaray case, while this second part of the series also includes a comprehensive 60-page booklet packed out with artwork from across the cast (both human and machine). As per our usual Gundam release configuration, this second part will of course fit snugly inside the box for part one to create a full series Collector’s Edition.
Don’t miss your chance to own this entire series on home video!
Product: Mobile Fighter G Gundam
Release date: 11th December 2023 (Part 1); 18th December 2023 (Part 2)
SRP: £69.99 per part
Pre-orders open: Thursday 9th November 2023
Pre-order price: £39.99
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2
We’re always excited to return to the world of Love Live, especially when it comes to releasing another of our glorious Collector’s Editions, and this November we get to check in for a new term at Nijigasaki High School as we rejoin their School Idol Club!
Much like our Season 1 release, you’ll find Season 2 makes a perfect addition with its colourful and resplendent artwork. Inside that rigid slipcase, you’ll find (of course) the series itself across two Blu-ray discs, and also a set of nine art cards to offer you the best possible artwork of your favourite character. Last but not least is a 36-page booklet, crammed with character and outfit information and cast interviews.
Product: Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2
Release date: 18th December 2023
SRP: £69.99
Pre-orders open: Thursday 19th October 2023
Pre-order price: £39.99
Harmonie
Before we take a week off new pre-orders to prepare for our Christmas sale, we’ll be rounding things off with a double-whammy of new titles, starting out with something very unique indeed.
We’ve been big proponents of the career of masterful director Yasuhiro Yoshiura throughout his career, whether it’s Patema Inverted or Time of Eve, and so we’re thrilled to be able to bring this short film to Blu-ray, which was originally part of the “Anime Mirai” project to promote young animators.
Our Collector’s Edition of this short film shows off the visuals of the piece to its fullest extent, with a rigid slipcase housing an Amaray which in turn holds the film on both Blu-ray and DVD. Also included is a 32-page booklet of artwork, to explore this Yasuhiro Yoshiura world for the first time officially in English.
Product: Harmonie
Release date: 18th December 2023
SRP: £39.99
Pre-orders open: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Pre-order price: £24.99
Gundam Build Fighters Season 1 Part 2
Last but not certainly least, we return to Gundam to close out November with the opportunity to ensure that you own the first season of the celebration of Gunpla which is Gundam Build Fighters on Blu-ray, with part two entering pre-order and another chance to pick up part 1 at an Early Bird price.
Again, we’re following our traditional setup for a Gundam release, with this second part featuring two Blu-ray discs in an Amaray, accompanied by a 60-page booklet. All of this will, naturally, slot neatly into the rigid slipcase that comes with part one to complete your collection of the series, so don’t miss it!
Product: Gundam Build Fighters Season 1
Release date: 27th November 2023 (Part 1), 18th December 2023 (Part 2)
SRP: £69.99
Pre-orders open: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Pre-order price: £39.99
And that is that for November! As mentioned, our 12 Days of Christmas Sale kicks off on December 1st, so expect some revelations about what to expect from the sale in the next couple of weeks – we’re excited to show you what we’re planning, and we hope you are too!
Until then, take care!
Rob Barnett
November 6, 2023 4:25 pm
Any further update on the release date for MACROSS PLUS: MOVIE EDITION, as it has been over a year since your announcement to bring it to blu ray?
Andy Hanley
November 6, 2023 4:29 pm
It's a complex and in-depth project, so we're currently looking to release it next year.
Andrew Murray
November 6, 2023 5:54 pm
Any update on the Burn the Witch release??
Andy Hanley
November 6, 2023 6:02 pm
It's in stock and shipping now!
David Haymond
November 6, 2023 6:15 pm
Do you have an update on your releases for the North American market, especially "A Place Further Than the Universe"? It has been almost a year since the initial announcement.
Andy Hanley
November 7, 2023 9:34 am
To The Abandoned Sacred Beasts is available for pre-order now, with stock shipping soon. A Place Further Than the Universe is well on its way through production, though this is currently likely to be a Q1 2024 title as things stand.
Da Ku
November 8, 2023 5:43 pm
Glad to hear we now have a tentative release date for Yorimoi now!
David Vaughan
November 8, 2023 7:22 pm
Are you going to be releasing A Place Further Than the Universe in the UK as well as America?
Andy Hanley
November 8, 2023 7:37 pm
We certainly are!
chris
November 6, 2023 8:00 pm
is there any update to the new website revamp you guys are doing
Andy Hanley
November 7, 2023 9:20 am
This will likely launch in the new year as things currently stand.
Zak
November 7, 2023 12:28 pm
Will your upcoming release of Bleach use the Japanese Blu-rays, the Italian Blu-rays, or the American Viz Media Blu-rays?
Maddox
November 7, 2023 11:09 pm
Any updates on the 4k release of the original Gundam movie trilogy?
Andy Hanley
November 8, 2023 7:19 am
This is well underway and we have some cool materials that we're looking to include, but we're hoping to have news early in 2024 on our release.
David Brisco
November 8, 2023 6:18 pm
I know you guys don't have Suzume, which is a shame as you always do a great job with special/collectors editions, but have you heard any rumours from Crunchyroll as to when a physical release will be available and whether it will be up to the standard of one of yours? I could ask Crunchyroll but getting any response from them makes getting water from a stone seem easy. Thanks
Jordon
November 8, 2023 6:50 pm
Think you guys could ever get the license for things like vivy fluorite eyes, land of he lustrous, blood blockade battlefront season 2, maybe a chainsaw collectors edition since crunchyroll didnt? pretty please! ☺️🤣
David Vaughan
November 8, 2023 7:24 pm
I don't suppose you've got the rights to Thunderbolt Fantasy?
David Tallerman
November 8, 2023 7:37 pm
Will there be more copies of the Digimon Adventure Last Evolution Kizuna standard edition? It's currently showing as out of stock.
Grace Godfrey
November 8, 2023 7:41 pm
Since you've acquired the UK releasing rights to Godzilla Minus One, does that mean you'll also be distributing its home video release(s) in the next year?
Andy Hanley
November 10, 2023 8:51 am
At this time we're only handling the theatrical distribution of the film.
Fabio
November 8, 2023 9:42 pm
Is there going to be a standard edition of SEED Destiny?
Andy Hanley
November 10, 2023 8:48 am
Absolutely! No exact dates yet, but it'll be on our radar as we move into next year.
Jason Maddison
November 8, 2023 10:23 pm
When will pre-orders for Bleach be going live?
Andy Hanley
November 10, 2023 8:47 am
No news just yet, but we'll hopefully have some updates for folks soon!
Suzu
November 10, 2023 7:24 am
How is Kakegurui Season 2 going? It has been like two years since you announced it.
Andy Hanley
November 10, 2023 8:47 am
We'll likely be releasing around the same time as any US release, so no news currently.
Jordan Walton
November 13, 2023 11:48 pm
Didn't Sentai release Season 2 of Kakegurui on January 25th 2022, before you released Season 1 on January 31st 2022?
Suzu
November 14, 2023 9:24 am
But it had a US release like two years ago. Sentai has already released the first and second season back in 2021.
Suzu
November 14, 2023 9:26 am
Correction: Sentai released Kakegurui season two January 25 25, 2022.
Suzu
November 14, 2023 9:27 am
Correction: Sentai released Kakegurui season two January 25, 2022.
Grace Godfrey
November 12, 2023 9:37 pm
Will there be a standard edition of Ascendance of a Bookworm coming out in the near future?
Suzu
November 14, 2023 9:38 am
When will you release Kakegurui 2? On Dec 6, 2021 you said that "Let's just say you don't have anything to worry about in that regard in Kakegurui's case... 😉" when people were worried that you wouls never release the second season. And now you are saying that you are releasing it around the same time as US release even though Sentai released the second season in January 25, 2022???
Jusu
November 14, 2023 3:58 pm
What's the deal with Kakegurui Season 2? Will you release it or have you cancelled it? In 2021 you tweeted that we have nothing to worry in regards of you releasing the second season and now it's 2023 and we haven't heard a thing about it.