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Hahahhahaha. Shirobako? "Hardcore" audience? Shirobako has one of the largest reaching audience since it focuses on adults, with careers and all.

Here, some numbers for you since you apparently have a very, very wrong impression.

On MAL Shirobako has almost 80,000 members. That is people who either have watched, are watching, or want to watch the show.

On MAL Majestic Prince has almost 30,000 members.

Now, of these two shows, which do you think would be smarter to dub? Surely the one that had a reach of 50,000 people more right? Nope! Majestic Prince got a dub. Pretty stupid right? Just shows the incompetence of Sentai.

I definitely think Sentai is really underestimating it.

Maidenoftheredhand wrote:

I definitely think Sentai is really underestimating it.

I think some fans are overestimating Shirobako's popularity. Shirobako is a great anime, beloved by many fans in these forums, but I am not convinced that will necessarily translate to a lot of sales.

Don't get me wrong, a dub (especially if it is well made) would be wonderful for Shirobako, but, like others here, I am glad it is at least getting a BD release.

And it's not even the lack of dub that bothers me it's the fact that the release is so boring for such a great series. This is definitely a series that deserved a collectors edition.

I think some fans are overestimating Shirobako's popularity. Shirobako is a great anime, beloved by many fans in these forums, but I am not convinced that will necessarily translate to a lot of sales.

Don't get me wrong, a dub (especially if it is well made) would be wonderful for Shirobako, but, like others here, I am glad it is at least getting a BD release.

I heard about it because of word of mouth on Twitter. It seems very popular to me. I think you are also underestimating it.

And it's not even the lack of dub that bothers me it's the fact that the release is so boring for such a great series. This is definitely a series that deserved a collectors edition.

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AKAME GA KILL! BOX SET CONTENTS REVEALED!
11/5/2015 10:12:35 PM

You cheered for Night Raid and Tatsumi as they battled an empire on TV, and now the Akame ga Kill! Limited Edition Premium Box Set is finally here to sate your bloodlust once again!

Fans like you have been clamoring for any information on what would be included and when it will be revealed. We’re very excited to say that that time is now, so join us as we go through everything that you can expect to find in this very special collection.


CHIPBOARD BOX

The outer box is heavy chipboard that gives the set a nice, weighty feel. There is artwork on both sides, and the spine for Collection 1 and the upcoming Collection 2 create one whole image. When you put both together, they will look absolutely amazing on your shelf, so make sure to get that second half too!


DVD/BLU-RAY COMBO

The Akame ga Kill! Collection 1 Limited Edition Premium box set will come with both Blu-ray and DVD versions of episodes 1 – 12, uncut and uncensored. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on a single drop of blood, after all! Each disc will have its own unique disc art, featuring a member of the Night Raid team. Disc Extras include:

Akame ga Kill! Theater

• Tatsumi and Leone
  
• 1 Minute Meals
  
• Hot Springs
  
• TV Shopping, Part 1
  
• Glasses
  
• Esdeath’s Fun Class on Torture
  
• Field Trip
  
• The Tale of Estaro
  
• Interview
  
• DX Incursio
  
• Girl’s Bar
  
• TV Shopping, Part 2

Japanese Promos
Clean open and close animations


PACKED WITH EXTRAS

The Limited Edition Premium Box includes an inner extras box featuring additional artwork on both sides, housing all the extra goodies that come in the collection, which include:

LIMITED EDITION POSTER

The included double sided poster is not available anywhere else and features the titular character, Akame, on one side. What’s on the other side? You’ll have to find out when you open your set!

STICKER AND TATTOOS

You may recognize a few of the tattoos included in the Collection 1 set. Esdeath’s infamous chest tattoo is recreated, giving everyone who buys Akame ga Kill! a chance to live out their darker, colder sides. Other tattoos are included as well, representing symbols that make an appearance throughout the series.

The Akame ga Kill! Sticker is an exact replica of the title art work, and is die cut around the edges for a cleaner look. It sticks to almost any surface, so make sure to choose wisely whenever you’re ready to use it. I stuck mine on the back of my laptop.

HARDCOVER COLLECTOR BOOKLET

The included hardcover booklet contains 100+ pages full of Akame ga Kill! info, ranging from character specs and cast commentaries, to detailed explanations on the infamous Imperial Arms. Special Note: the booklet is faithfully recreated from the original Japanese booklets, which contains a number of black and white as well as full color pages. Spoilers abound, so make sure to read with care, guys!

Title: WIZARD BARRISTERS COMPLETE COLLECTION
Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 300 min.
Street Date: 3/1/2016
Format: DVD, BD
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $59.98, $69.98

Title: WOLF GIRL & BLACK PRINCE COMPLETE COLLECTION
Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 300 min.
Street Date: 3/8/2016
Format: DVD, BD
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $49.98, $59.98

Title: THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES COMPLETE COLLECTION
Published by: Sentai Selects
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 600 min.
Street Date: 3/15/2016
Format: DVD
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $39.98

Title: WAITING IN THE SUMMER COMPLETE COLLECTION BLU-RAY
Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 325 min.
Street Date: 3/15/2016
Format: BD
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $59.98

Title: WHEN THEY CRY SEASON 1
Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 650 min.
Street Date: 3/15/2016
Format: DVD, BD
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $49.98, $69.98

Title: CELESTIAL METHOD COMPLETE COLLECTION
Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 325 min.
Street Date: 3/22/2016
Format: DVD, BD
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $49.98, $59.98

Title: MONTHLY GIRLS' NOZAKI-KUN COMPLETE COLLECTION
Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 300 min.
Street Date: 3/29/2016
Format: DVD, BD, COMBO
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $59.98, $69.98, $129.98

Title: UTAWARERUMONO OVA
Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 85 min.
Street Date: 3/29/2016
Format: DVD, BD
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $29.98, $39.98

Title: VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU COMPLETE COLLECTION
Published by: Maiden Japan
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run Time: 650 min.
Street Date: 3/29/2016
Format: DVD
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP: $49.98

MONTHLY GIRLS' NOZAKI-KUN PREMIUM BOX SET CONTENTS REVEALED!

11/19/2015 9:21:50 PM

The moment many of you have been waiting for arrived earlier this week: the Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Premium Edition Box Set was announced! Today we're going to delve a little deeper into what all you can expect to find in your box set, but first let me tell you why this set in particular was a such a big deal.

Initially, Nozaki-kun was scheduled to be a subtitled only release. This also happened to be around the time that a few people started inquiring about the release on our Ask Sentai blogs. It was then that we asked you all to let us know if you wanted a box set for the release, and of course, the response was pretty big: tons of fans messaged us on Twitter, left us messages on facebook and Tumblr, and sent requests to our info email. We even got requests from local fans at our Alamo Drafthouse screenings, specifically mentioning the Ask Sentai blog. Now, this is pretty typical for any release that we put out, and usually there's a few requests here and there for box sets of those titles, but the influx of demand for a Nozaki box set was simply staggering. Good job!

After compiling all of your requests into something simpler to look through, we sent them over to the difference makers around here, urging them to rethink the release strategy for Nozaki, even as more and more people kept inquiring on Ask Sentai and our social channels. A few weeks (and a few meetings) later, the Nozaki-kun box set was born. :)

So, this is why we believe the Nozaki box set to be so important, enough to call it one of the biggest announcements of the year: because enough of our fans demanded it, enough people spoke up to request it. A big thanks to all of you who made this happen, we couldn't be happier with the outcome!

OK! Let's get started.


CHIPBOARD BOX

The Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Limited Edition Premium Box Set will come housed within a heavy chipboard box, so you get a nice weighty feel to it, the way every box set should feel. ;)

Remember, all artwork here is subject to change, so what you see may be different from the end product.


DVD/BLU-RAY COMBO AND SOUNTRACK

Within the chipboard box you'll find the complete series, episodes 1 - 12, on both Blu-ray and DVD. Special on disc features include:

Nozaki-jun Shorts - 6 short 3 minute vignettes featuring characters from the show:
- Is That Handsome Boy Just a Friend or Her Boyfriend? Parts 1 and 2
- The Correlation Chart That Connects Everything
- It's Summer! It's the Ocean! It's Training Camp!
- Me of the Sun...Which Do You Think Shines More?
- The Happening is Being Turned Into a Shojo Manga

Promos

Commercials

Clean Open and Close Animations

The Nozaki-kun shorts are all that you've come to expect from the main series and more. They are definitely something you'll want to watch imemdiately after watching the last episode.


SOUNDTRACK

Along with the Blu-ray/DVD Combo, you'll also be getting a soundtrack loaded with songs from the show. The soundtrack comes in two discs and is jam packed with tunes, over SIXTY in all. The music in this show is catchy as all hell, so I'm sure a lot of you will be putting this to good use!


STICKERS AND POSTER

The Nozaki box set also includes a set of super cute die cut stickers of Nozaki, Chiyo, Mikorin, Hori and Wakamatsu, as well as a large poster pictured below (stickers and posters are not the same size, fyi!)


SPECIAL BOOKLET

The included booklet contains everything you would ever want to know about the Nozaki characters and much, MUCH more. Along with Character Profiles, you'll get staff discussions, character interviews, small features such as Mikorin's Art Modeling Journal, Life with Hori and Kashima, Seo vs. Wakamatsu, and a ton of other awesome stuff. There's just so much to go through, I'm about halfway done. :)