[UNBOXING] March Comes in Like a Lion: Season 1 Part 1. Available on Ltd Collector's Edition Blu-ray from 29th October.
We've reached the end of the October and that means there's a slew of new releases on the calendar that will be making their way to you soon! Today we're going to show you what you expect from our release of March Comes in Like a Lion: Season 1 Part 1, which is available on Ltd Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Monday 29th October - next week!
And worth noting that you'll be able to purchase this from us this coming weekend at the MCM London Comic Con event from our stall in the south hall, at Block S2, stand #S400 while stock lasts.
Read on below for the details.
ABOUT MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION
Synopsis: “The tribulations of teenage life and the struggles therein are brought to the fore in stunning fashion with this beautiful adaptation of the award-winning manga from Chica Umino (Honey and Clover), produced by SHAFT.
Rei Kiriyama is a 17-year-old prodigy in the world of shōgi (Japanese chess), his young age marking him out as an exciting talent in a hierarchy mostly dominated by much older men. While those around him are impressed by his relative success at such a tender age, for Rei the expectations placed upon him feel like a millstone around his neck as he struggles to make sense of his place in the world and the person he wants to be, while simultaneously battling with the pressures of the world of professional shōgi.
Rei’s journey of friendship, rivalry and self-discovery brings with it a gamut of emotions, and a poignant look at life that will resonate with viewers from every walk of life.”
Studio: SHAFT (Hidamari Sketch, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the Monogatari franchise, Nisekoi)
Director: Akiyuki Simbo (Arakawa Under the Bridge, Bakemonogatari, Hidamari Sketch)
You can watch a trailer for the series below:
WHAT’S INSIDE? WHAT’S ON THE DISCS?
The Ltd. Collector's Edition set comes packed in a rigid case. Inside the rigid case you'll find the 3 Blu-ray discs stored inside a fold out digipack. Also inside the rigid case there's a 40 page booklet.
On the discs themselves you get:
- Episodes 1-11 of the series in English and original Japanese with English subtitles
- On disc extra include Special Digest Episode 11.5, Meow Shogi Shogi - "Moving Meow Shogi Special, Textless Opening and Closing title sequences.
WHERE CAN I ORDER THIS?
You can order your copy of the film right now from retailers including the following:
Order at Amazon
Order at Zavvi
Order at Base
Order at HMV Online
Order at Anime-On-Line
Order at All The Anime
ALL THE ANIME EXCLUSIVE BUNDLE
We also want to make it known that exclusively at our AllTheAnime.com online shop we have a special bundle where you can get a bonus A2 poster when ordering March Comes in Like a Lion: Season 1 Part 1. The poster will be sent separately, and is expect to ship in early November.
AllTheAnime.com Exclusive Bundle
WHAT DOES THE FINISHED PRODUCT LOOK LIKE?
And now for photos of the finished product itself! As a random note, you can click on the images to enlarge them if you want.
Also, a quick random note, the lighting for some of these wasn't the best - blame the sunshine. So you'll notice some very ominous looking shadows in some of these photos. Continue Reading
‘Works of Mamoru Hosoda’ Exhibition at MCM London Comic Con. Select elements of the exhibition to be on display at MCM London: October 2018.
We know a lot of you have been venturing into central London this week to visit The Works of Mamoru Hosoda Exhibition taking place at Noho Studio just a few minutes away from Oxford Circus underground station - and if you haven't already, you cans still visit the exhibition as it's open until this Saturday (20th October). And entry is free too! READ ABOUT THAT HERE
But today we're delighted to announce that following the success of the exhibition that select elements from this will be on display at the MCM London Comic Con event from 26th-28th October!
The Works of Mamoru Hosoda Exhibition
The Works of Mamoru Hosoda Exhibition in central London (pictured left) this week has delighted attendees over the past week taking them on a journey through the variety of classic films of his has including The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars and his latest film which will be coming to cinemas in the UK from 2nd November, Mirai. (You book tickets to see that now HERE.)
Offering a unique look at his work, plus some experiences and opportunities relating to said work that won't be seen anywhere else in the UK! There's even a gift shop featuring items directly from Japan all themed around Mamoru Hosoda's works! So you can take home a momento from your visit there.
The Works of Mamoru Hosoda
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MCM London Comic Con: October 2018 - Block S2, Stand #S620 highlighted with yellow circle
WHEN: 26th-28th October 2018
WHERE: South Hall; Block S2, stand #S620
GIFT SHOP LOCATION: All The Anime (stand #S400)
While we know everyone who has been able to attend the exhibition so far (and we hope those still planning to attend it before it closes this Saturday) have had a wonderful time there, we have heard from many people who wished they could experience as they aren't able to get attend it. With MCM London Comic Con being an event that bring fans together from across the UK (and likely beyond) we knew it was an ideal opportunity to give people a chance to experience at least some of it.
And what's more, any remaining stock following the conclusion of The Works of Mamoru Hosoda exhibition will be on sale at the event too! Any remaining items will be available to purchase on a first come first served basis at the All The Anime stand (booth S400.)
The elements of the exhibition are free to see for all attendees of the event, and you'll be able to find it in the South Hall at stand S620. We hope your excited to experience this at the event and we look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets are on sale to the MCM London Comic Con event right now HERE.
Stay tuned for more information on our activity at the event over the coming week.
Signing out~!
Jeremy
‘Works of Mamoru Hosoda’ Exhibition Opens Today!. For one week only from 13th-20th October in Central London.
The wait is over! Today is the day that 'The Works of Mamoru Hosoda' exhibition opens in central London for a limited time - just one week! Doors open in just under an hour (at time of writing) so now is the perfect time to give you a quick refresher on the details you need to know if you planning to visit it!
Read on below for the details
THE WORKS OR MAMORU HOSODA EXHIBITION
When?
The exhibition runs from today (Saturday 13th October 2018) to Saturday 20th October 2018.
Daily opening hours for the event are 10AM until 6PM.
Where?
You'll be able to find the exhibition at the following address: Noho Studios, 46 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 7PZ. The venue is located just few minutes walk from Oxford Circus London Underground station.
Cost?
Nothing! It's 100% free to enter!
In case you missed it, you can read our original announcement about the exhibition HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EXHIBITION!
The Works of Mamoru Hosoda Exhibtion
Mamoru Hosoda's latest film, Mirai, in cinemas from 2nd November. Tickets at miraifilm.co.uk
We don't want to give everything away on what you can expect, but at the same time we want to give a teaser of what you can look forward to.
At the exhibition itself you are going to have the opportunity to see a variety of exhibits and experiences relating to Mamoru Hosoda's works that have never been on display outside of Japan before and there's something for people of all ages to enjoy! So here's a little preview of a few things that will be inside the exhibition:
If you're a fan of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, you'll have the chance to have a photo with a life size statue of Chiaki from the film. Hot off the heels of the UK Premiere of the film at the London Film Festival, you'll be able to see storyboards from his latest film, Mirai, in the form of a chandelier. Nope, not even joking when I write that. You'll have to come along and see for yourself.
Did you love the virtual avatar filled world of Oz in Summer Wars? You can become part of that world through special augmented reality technology and you'll even be able to have something to share with friends and family members to show off after the fact! If you enjoyed the antics of young Ame and Yuki in Wolf Children you'll even be able to become part of the film itself with a special photo opportunity where you become part of a scene from the film.
But that's not all as we'll even have a special gift shop too!
SPECIAL 'WORKS OF MAMORU HOSODA' GIFT SHOP
We're delighted to say that we're going to have a selection of official merchandise directly from Japan based on a variety of works by Mamoru Hosoda available in a gift shop that you will find within the exhibition. You'll be able to get your hands on framed posters, mugs and glasses, stamps, notebooks, towels, stickers, pouches, pass holders, folder files, phone charms, even a set of Mamoru Hosoda Animation Works Playing Cards!
Products on display in this image, from left to right: Summer Wars mug (top left), Wolf Children Clear File, Girl Who Leapt Through Time ink stamp, Summer Wars pencil case, Summer Wars rubber strap charms. | Boy and the Beast notebook, set of playing cards, Wolf Children glass, Mirai clear file, Wolf Children towel.
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- Mirai framed poster
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- Summer Wars framed poster
The pictures you see here is of just some of the items we will have available; there's a variety of designs based on different films for various types of items. You'll need to come to the exhibition itself to see what else is available! And all items in the gift are only available while stock lasts. So once an item is gone, they are gone!
The gift shop will be open during opening hours of the exhibition itself - from Saturday 13th October 2018 to Saturday 20th October 2018. Daily opening hours for the event are 10AM until 6PM.
And there you have it! Don't miss out on the chance to experience this exhibition! Be sure to keep an eye on our social media platforms (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram) for updates throughout the coming week.
And be sure to share your experience at the exhibition with us! We'd love to hear your thoughts.
Signing out~!
Jeremy
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