With Anime Expo over, Crunchyroll Expo done and the Los Angeles Anime Film Festival coming up, here's a few gift ideas for the Anime, Manga and video game person.
These are a mix of some of my favorite items from different places on the internet.
"Pokemon the Series XYZ, Set 1" on DVD is now available through Viz Media, Amazon and other retailers. This 24 episode set continues the story of Ash and Pikachu in the Kalos League. With a $24.99 price it's not a bad buy at all. (Don't forget to continue the journey on the Pokemon GO App as it's getting some major updates.)
Ash and Pikachu’s adventure in the Kalos region is reaching its climax in Pokémon the Series: XYZ!
With one Gym badge left before he can enter the Kalos League, Ash is pursuing his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master with determination. Meanwhile, Serena steps closer to achieving her dream of being crowned Kalos Queen. And Bonnie has a new friend to look after, but it’s soon clear that sinister forces are in motion that could drive them apart.
"The Art of My Little Pony: The Movie" is also available through Viz Media. With the movie coming to theaters soon Anime fans can catch some behind the scenes in this hard cover book. At $39.99 this book is an essential must have for My Little Pony and Anime fans.
Explore the making of My Little Pony: The Movie with exclusive behind-the-scenes material from the creators of the film. This gorgeous hardcover volume includes concept sketches, notes, character designs, and pages and pages of magical, full-color artwork accompanied by commentary from the director, screenwriter, and character designers. A must-have for all My Little Pony fans.
"Sword Art Online: The Movie Oracle Scale" is now available for pre order on Crunchyroll.com. Estimated to be released in December, for those who missed it in theaters, released through Fanthom entertainment, it's a fantastic addition and the $77.98 price tag isn't bad for SAO fans.
After its overwhelmingly successful worldwide theatrical release, Sword Art Online the Movie -Ordinal Scale- makes its debut on Blu-ray and DVD!
The NerveGear, the world’s first dedicated full-dive device developed by the genius programmer, Akihiko Kayaba in 2022…a revolutionary machine that opened up infinite possibilities for the world of VR (Virtual Reality). 4 years later…. A next-generation, wearable multi-device called the Augma has been released to compete with the NerveGear’s successor, the Amusphere. A cutting-edge machine boasting the ability to enhance AR (Augmented Reality) to the maximum, the Augma offers a safe, user-friendly experience, as it can be used while the player is awake, making it an instant hit. Its most popular title is an ARMMORPG developed exclusively for the Augma, “Ordinal Scale (a.k.a. OS).”
Kirito is about to join Asuna and the others as an Ordinal Scale player, but they’re about to find out that it isn’t all fun and games…
Nintendo fans can be thrilled to know "Splatoon Manga Volume 1" is now available for pre-order, with an estimated release date of December. All the inklings from the game will be featured in this turf war story. Get caught up in the story for only $9.99 from Crunchyroll.com.
Splatoon volume 1 features story and art by Sankichi Hinodeya.
All your favorite Inklings are about to get embroiled in an all-out Splatoon Turf War!
Four Inklings who can switch between human and squid forms get caught up in a Splatoon Turf War that launches them into all-new adventures based on the hit Nintendo video game series!
The Turf Wars have started in Inkopolis, and the team that inks the most ground will be crowned the winner! Goggles and Team Blue are up for the challenge, despite being ranked lower than the other amazing Inkling competitors. But with some teamwork and a touch of unpredictability, they might have just enough to leave their mark on this tournament.
"Rosario + Vampire" the complete series comes to home entertainment on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for $52.49 from Funimation.com. The entire 16 episode series comes in both English and Japanese audio and subtitle. Rated TV-MA this series is definitely for the adult Anime fans. Estimated to be released on Nov. 14.
Tsukune's terrible grades stick him in the only school that will take him. To his mortification, all his classmates are monsters--and if they figure out his human status, he's fresh meat. But when his scent attracts the hungry lips of a gorgeous vampire named Moka, it turns out he's a sucker for supernatural chicks. Before long, Tsukune is being seduced by a bouncy succubus, tormented by a frisky witch, and stalked by a snow fairy! Moka tolerates her touchy-feely friends, but overprotective is an understatement anytime jealous fiends try to hurt her boy-toy. Beastly bullies beware--when Tsukune unlocks the sweet bloodsucker's super-monster seal, he exposes a devastating beauty with a dropkick from hell.
"Dragon Ball Super Part 2" will be released on Blu-ray through Funimation.com. Continuing the new telling of the Dragon Ball story, this movie is a must have for any and all Anime fans. Estimated to be released on Oct. 3, it is already available for pre-order at $33.74. This set will include episodes 14-26 in both English and Japanese.
While two of the strongest fighters train in another world, trouble stirs for planet Earth. The remains of a powerful force have started to gather, seeking revenge for their fallen leader—the wicked overlord Frieza! When evil takes on a new form with the force of 1,000 troops, can Gohan and the remaining Z Fighters take him on?
