The latest posts from the blog:
-
Otaku Collection Haul for April 2026
For this haul, Aniplex of America releases make an appearance after so long, plus there’s more Crunchyroll and Funimation US releases as well as the latest April pre-orders from 88 Films, Arrow Video & Radiance Films.
-
Police Story 3: Supercop (Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray) Unboxing
A few years ago I got my hands on 88 Films’ US release for Police Story 3: Supercop, and now I’ve finally watched the set (even though it had since sold out).
-
Dragon Fist (Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray) Unboxing
Released last year in 4K, I take a look at one of the last films Lo Wei did with Jackie Chan which is less comedic and more serious in this martial arts film.
-
Dragon Lord (Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray) Unboxing
Re-released a few months ago with a new 4K restoration is one of Jackie Chan’s directed films that was originally going to be a Young Master sequel.
-
The Protector (Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray) Unboxing
Jackie Chan’s next attempt at breaking through to Hollywood with Danny Aiello in the 80s is now available in 4K and with more ways to watch the film.
-
Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
The second Sword Art Online Progressive film released not long after the first was also released by Aniplex of America a few years ago which I also finally acquired.
-
Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Celebrating the anime’s 10th Anniversary, Sword Art Online Progressive’s first adaptation was released a few years ago and I now only just picked up the Blu-ray for the first instalment in this film series.
-
Monogatari series: Off & Monster Season (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
15 more episodes of Monogatari adapting some of the Off & Monster Season stories now on Blu-ray from Aniplex of America.
-
Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Shaft decided to revisit Kizumonogatari with a theatrical compilation of the previous three-part film trilogy, which Aniplex of America released on Blu-ray!
-
July 2026 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Less is more as we have a couple popular continuations of recent anime series making their way onto home video.
-
The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
After airing the Visitor arc and the spin-off series, Aniplex & Eight Bit went back to adapt the prequel arc as a New Year TV special. Here’s the Aniplex USA release from 2022.
-
The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc (Limited Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
Six years after airing the first season, the Mahouka franchise continues with the second season adapting the Visitor arc, which was also dubbed into English. Here’s the Aniplex USA release from 2021.
The Normanic Vault 