A little while ago we announced we would be bringing the series Hyouka to the United Kingdom on Blu-ray on behalf of Funimation Entertainment! Today we’re excited to confirm that Part 1 will be available from 4th December 2017 as a standard DVD and Ltd Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set.
We’re also excited to be able to bring you a full unboxing of the release as your first opportunity to purchase it will be at MCM London Comic Con this weekend from our All The Anime stand, as we will have limited copies of both versions of Part 1 on sale.
So sit back and read about what to expect from our release of Hyouka Part 1.
ABOUT HYOUKA
Synopsis: A worthy addition to any anime fan’s collection. Hyouka is a stunning masterwork that spins a charming tale of high school romance and mystery. After disenchanted student Hotaro Oreki joins his school’s Classic Literature Club, he meets Eru Chitanda, a kind-hearted and inquisitive girl with boundless curiosity and a knack for getting him caught up in all sorts of trouble.
Studio: Kyoto Animation (A Silent Voice, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid)
Year of Production: 2012
Check out a trailer for Hyouka below –
WHAT’S GOING TO BE IN THE RELEASE?
Hyouka is being released over two parts on standard DVD and Ltd Collector’s Edition Blu-ray.
Part 1 of the Ltd Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set will come in a rigid case with a digipack to store the two Blu-ray discs. Also included are six art cards. In addition to that, this will come inside a larger box that has space to fit Part 2 of Hyouka once released!
Hyouka Part 1 – Ltd Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
ON THE DISCS –
- Episodes 1-11 in English and original Japanese with English subtitles
- On-Disc extras:
- BONUS OVA episode 11.5 in English and original Japanese with English subtitles
- Textless Opening Song “Yasashisa no Riyuu” [Blu-ray Exclusive extra]
- Textless Closing Song “Madoromi no Yakusoku” [Blu-ray Exclusive extra]
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- Box to store Hyouka Part 1 and Part 2* (*Part 2 sold separately – coming 2018)
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- Rigid case for Part 1 Blu-ray
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- Standard DVD of Part 1
WHERE CAN I BUY THIS?
As we mentioned earlier, your first opportunity to add this to your collection will be at the MCM London Comic Con event this weekend as we will have limited copies available to purchase from our All The Anime stand.
But if you can’t be at the event, no need to worry as you’ll be able to add this to your collection from 4th December. You can pre-order your copy from various retailers today
Order at Amazon Order at Base.com Order at HMV Online Order at Anime-on-Line Order at AllTheAnime
PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL PRODUCT!
And finally, some photos of the product themselves. You can click on them to enlarge them too.
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- The front of the box to hold Part 1 & Part 2*, cellophane still around it. The BBFC logo is a sticker on the cellophane and not on the box itself. [*Part 2 sold separately; coming in 2018]
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- The back of the art box, cellophane and info sheet still present. [The info sheet can be removed by gently peeling it away from the box; it’s attached by a few glue dots]
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- All four spines of the Art Box. [Part 2 sold separately; coming in 2018]
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- Now with cellophane removed, the front of the art box
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- Reverse side of the Art box, cellophane and info sheet removed
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- All four spines of the Art Box with the cellophane removed
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- Now let’s get inside the art box
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- Here’s the front of the rigid case of Part 1
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- Here’s the reverse side of rigid case of Part 1
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- A look at all four spines of the rigid case of Part 1
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- For those wondering here’s what the both the spines of Part 1 look like when in the Art Box
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- Let’s get inside
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- First of all, the digipack holding the discs. The outer side (top) and inner side with discs in place (bottom)
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- Inner side of the digipack with discs in place (top) and removed (bottom)
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- We also have 6 art cards inside
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- Art Card 1
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- Art Card 2
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- Art Card 3
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- Art Card 4
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- Art Card 5
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- Art Card 6
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- And for those interested here’s what’s on the back of the art cards
And for those of you opting for the standard DVD version of Hyouka Part 1, here’s how that will look.
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- The default sleeve design (top) and alternate design (bottom)
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- DVD disc 1
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- DVD disc 2
And that wraps up this unboxing of Hyouka Part 1. We hope you’re looking forward to adding this to your collection.
Singing out~!
Jeremy
