See what we have planned coming out for February 2017 on home video!
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
The Complete Series coming to DVD (Sub-only)!
Episodes 1-12
Release Date: February 14, 2017
From Studio Gainax, the folks behind some mega-hit titles such as Gurren Lagaan and Evangelion, comes another amazing title that we are excited to announce on home video! The Mystic Archives of Dantalian, originally a light novel series by Mikumo Gakuto, follows Sherlock Holmes style detective work and keeps fans in a constant atmosphere of mystery and suspense! If you’re a fan of shows like Gosick and Mushishi, then this is one title you cannot miss out on!
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian Summary:
From the talented minds of studio Gainax comes an adventurous collection of mysteries where real works of literature are woven into a supernatural world.
After his grandfather’s untimely death, Hugh Anthony Disward visits the estate of his inheritance where he discovers a library that’s out of this world. Embodying the archive is Dalian, a clever girl with a sharp tongue as biting as her sweet tooth. Circumstance leads to necessity, and she teaches Huey how to harness the power within—a handy trick to learn, seeing as it’s the only way to subdue the monsters brought forth by magical works of literature. These cursed tomes, known as Phantom Books, seem to always fall into the wrong hands. And while Huey and Dalian try to keep up with the paper trails, a friend from Huey’s childhood sits patiently in the depths of the mystic archives of Dantalian.
Wolf’s Rain
The Complete Series coming to Blu-ray/DVD!
Episodes 1-26, includes 4 OVAs
Release Date: February 7, 2017
In English Dub and Japanese with English Subtitles
We’re excited to announce that we are bringing the classic hit anime, Wolf’s Rain, on Blu-ray for the first time! What is really great about this release is that Wolf’s Rain is only available on Blu-ray in US and Canada; Japan has yet to release Wolf’s Rain on Blu-ray. Funimation worked closely with the licensor on the up-conversion from standard definition to high definition in-house giving you the chance to watch Wolf’s Rain remastered in HD! Also, Wolf’s Rain was broadcasted on Adult Swim™ back in 2004, and many of you may remember watching this show late at night. Animated by the amazing Studio BONES that brought you Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, My Hero Academia, Blood Blockade Battlefront, Space Dandy, and more, Wolf’s Rain is an action adventure anime that you do not want to miss out on! Fans of shonen and seinen anime will realize how entertaining and unique this show is.
Wolf’s Rain Summary:
Paradise—a legend, a myth, and a hopeless dream in a world that has become a wasteland. It is not meant for everyone, only the wolves thought to be extinct yet still roam the lands. When the Flower Maiden awakens, the path to the end will open.
Kiba, a lone white wolf, wanders into a poverty stricken city on a quest. The scent of Lunar Flowers and the will to find Paradise is all he has. Along the way, he runs into other outcast wolves—Tsume, Hige, and Toboe, each with their own story and troubles. Fate bringing them together, they seek out the Flower Maiden, Cheza, and their way to Paradise. But, doing so is no simple matter. Up against a world that fears them and a man with mysterious abilities, their journey is overrun with challenges and worse—sacrifices. With limited time, they must fight to protect Cheza against everyone who seeks her and discover the hidden path to their destiny.
This group of broken souls will form a pack and take their journey to the doors of Paradise. But is it worth the end of the world?
Wolf’s Rain on Blu-ray, well it looks like I can retire my DVDs
So freaking excited, I have Wolf’s Rain already but will definitely get it again, one of my favorites, and, the DVD’s take up so much room I can’t even put them with the rest of my collection.
Thank you FUNimation for bringing this show back.
*fangirling screech* Wolf’s Rain! How exciting!
Huh, gotta check out Wolf’s Rain now.
But… another sub-only release? Come on!
I’m guessing now with the CrunchyrollxFunimation “partnership” where probably going to see more and more sub-only releases
It says English dub & Japanese with English subtitles.
‘Tis was wondering why Wolf Rain magically disappeared from “The Anime Network” streaming service without warning. Was about to sub to it too… ended up trialing a period on CR instead.
Oh my gosh….I am a HUGE fan of the Mystic Archives. I cannot believe this will be coming out. Thanks you…seriously, thank you!!!!!!!!!!! This is such a beautiful show and inventive storyline. I have wanted to see Wolf’s Rain, but could only find super ridiculous priced copies ($800, eh). Awesome news, cannot wait. 🙂
Just a note: “Don’t Judge a Phantom by IT’S Cover” is grammatically incorrect.
Not really interested in Wolf’s Rain, but this Dantalian – Hmm, have never seen it, checked out the first episode online, wow, looks like this could be really good… HD source in Japan? Awesome! No dub? Perfect, don’t do dubs anyway. No Blu-ray? Oops, sorry , that’s a big no-go for me. *sigh* Oh well, scratch getting yet another lame DVD-only release. Who still buys DVDs in 2017, anyway? Not me.
I do actually… That being said, you are missing out on an amazing series.