Overseas The Discotek Media Thread (plus AnimEigo)

Did I mishear or did they say that Zone of the Enders is native HD? I'll probably upgrade from my DVDs if so. It's a better series than you would expect from a 00s game spin-off, and a rare case of an anime where all the characters are adults.

The Yello version of Cobra was conspicuously absent from the October release slate. I guess that's slipped to next year. Maybe the inner mysteries of 25fps are too much for Americans to handle. 😅
 
Dai said:
Did I mishear or did they say that Zone of the Enders is native HD? I'll probably upgrade from my DVDs if so. It's a better series than you would expect from a 00s game spin-off, and a rare case of an anime where all the characters are adults.
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At 1:15:27 in the stream, they do say "I believe it's Full HD." In 4:3 aspect ratio.


Monster was an awesome surprise, Day 1 pre-order for me for that - I wish Discotek would release Monster in Steelbooks, but if they only put it out in a standard release I'll probably frankenstein the Blu-ray discs into the Siren Visual DVD box set I have. I'll also be in for the Cagliostro Steelbook, probably all 3 Higurashi releases since they said they will be making a slew of subtitle improvements over the Sentai releases I have, the 2nd Urotsukidoji release, Golden Boy, and the Shin Aim for the Ace Blu-ray, since I have their other three releases. Not too bad for non-mecha anime announcements for Diskotek this time around.
 
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I will wait for @NormanicGrav's summary to find out everything announced since I don't enjoy watching the livestreams, but so far from what has been mentioned by posts above doesn't look like anything for me, again.
 
Monster is great to see, now complete for its English release (the Netflix stream did not includes its well liked English dub, it is now here). No more need of a obscure Australian DVD release. The Digimon movies of 4-6 being included is nice, continues that, they didn't mention this at all (Sound Cadence is on the slip backcover art though) but it sounds like they have quietly redubbed parts of Revenge of Diaboromon to bring back Joshua Seth (and possibly 1 other) as Tai who was voice matched in the original dub by Jason Spisak. May well be more parts of the collection having similar treatment.

Castle of Cagliostro is something I'd like but its an awkward rerelease, always was gonna be though I suppose, and Zegapain is finally being released after Sentai announced it, but then nothing came of it in the end.
 
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A very impressive selection of announcements - Monster is the obvious standout but I’ll likely pick all of these up in time.
 
Discotek Day live-stream announcements, some of which were exclusive to the stream and were not present at the Otakon panel. Their next live-stream is apparently going to be January.


ANIME

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#1 - Shin-chan: The Complete English Series
  • 1992 - Shin-Ei Animation - TV Series - 78 episodes (English Adapted Version)
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (New license)
This is the complete series collection for the Funimation English Adaptation (Funimation previously released the series on DVD, though incomplete but heavily localised for the US audience), all on SD-BD format across 2 discs. Including the many extras & outtakes from the previous DVD releases, some weren't allowed to be carried over due to licensing restrictions. English audio with English Closed Captions only. The widescreen episodes were apparently encoded in widescreen.​
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#2 - Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro - Steelbook Edition
  • 1979 - TMS Entertainment - Film
  • Blu-ray (Re-release)
Another release based on the classic Miyazaki film, this time not only presented on a steelbook format but also includes a brand new English dub produced by Epcar Entertainment with the aim of being faithful to the original Japanese version and more natural sounding, featuring the cast involved with the recent dubbed Lupin releases from Discotek Media (& also Lupin Part II) including Tony Oliver, Richard Epcar, Michelle Ruff, Lex Lang and Doug Erholtz. This release includes the same extras featured in the previous UHD & BD releases, and the steelbook is exclusive to the Crunchyroll Store.​

Extras include all three English dubs, 1979 theatrical subtitle restoration, translation notes, original trailers, interviews, feature commentary, feature-length original storyboards, deleted storyboard opening, art gallery and opening & ending credits collection. And more subject to approvals. Liner notes improved from previous releases. This release is coming in 2026.​

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#3 - Urotsukidoji Collection 2: Sequels of the Overfiend
  • 1990-1996 - Phoenix Entertainment - Movies & OVA Series - 10 episodes & 4 films
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (New license)
Another Hentai collection which was to be expected considering Collection 1 was labelled on their first Urotsukidoji release, but the surprise here is that the rest of the franchise is also included. This release includes every version ever released due to differences between the theatrical and OVA series.​

This collection consists of:​
  • Legend of the Demon Womb (1990-91) - Both the two episode OVAs & theatrical film that many will be familiar with from Manga Entertainment's release, but uncut and uncensored like the US versions.
  • Legend of the Demon God Urotsukidōji: The Future (1992-93) - Both the four episode OVAs & theatrical film known in the west as Urotsukidōji: Return of the Overfiend.
  • Legend of the Demon God Urotsukidōji: The Wandering (1993-95) - Both the three episode OVAs & theatrical film known in the west as Urotsukidōji: Inferno Road.
  • Legend of the Demon God Urotsukidōji: The Final Act (1996) - The single OVA episode also known as Urotsukidōji: The Final Chapter in the west.
  • Lord of Chaos Theater V2: The Legend of Crazed Demon Beasts - A recap film.
The vintage English dubs that exist are also included here with Movie 2, OVA Series 3 and an edited OVA Series 4. Many of these versions are being released in the west for the first time.​

Extras include promos, special erotic collections, extensive liner notes and more. Considered one of the most complicated discs MediaOCD have ever worked on. Sadly there's no HD masters available for the rest. Like previous adult titles, Crunchyroll Store will not list this one but it should be available via Amazon US and MediaOCD Store.​

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#4 - Golden Boy
  • 1995 - A.P.P.P. - OVA Series - 6 episodes
  • Blu-ray (Re-release)
The cult classic OVA series is finally returning to print and on Blu-ray, with both the original Japanese audio track and classic English dub. Upscaled from the original existing masters but it does look rough and blendy here and there according to the team.​

Extras include an all-new commentary from Kintaro voice actor Doug Smith, who also designed the cover for this release and the ADV VHS releases.​

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#5 - Sgt Frog: The Movies
  • 2006-10 - Sunrise - Films - 5 films
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Sunrise's frog crew returns with the films that were also released back in the day, this time in HD with Japanese stereo & 5.1 audio with English subtitles. MediaOCD mentioned the audio and video being really good and the story being solid one and done plots. Gundam also makes a cameo if that interests you.​

This collection consists of:​
  • Keroro Gunsō the Super Movie (2006)
  • Chō Gekijōban Keroro Gunsō 2: Shinkai no Princess de Arimasu! (2007)
  • Keroro Gunso the Super Movie 3: Keroro vs. Keroro Great Sky Duel (2008)
  • Keroro Gunso the Super Movie 4: Gekishin Dragon Warriors (2009)
  • Keroro Gunso the Super Movie: Creation! Ultimate Keroro, Wonder Space-Time Island (2010)
Extras are currently to be determined.​

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#6 - Zegapain + Zegapain ADP + Zegapain STA
  • 2006, 2016, 2024 - Sunrise - TV Series & Films - 26 episodes & 2 films
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Another Sunrise title rescued from the failed package deal that Sentai Filmworks once had a decade ago. Mike Toole considers this the secret best anime of the 2000s. This release include both the original Japanese audio track and the classic English dub by Elastic Media. Also included is the 2016 film Zegapain ADP (a prequel film that is mostly new stuff according to the team), never before released in English but subtitled only with a new translation.​

All the extras are on a disc of its own because there were so many. Another surprise and in fact this is the first for Discotek in a long while is they're also including the newest Zegapain film Zegapain STA from Sunrise that only just got released a year ago. Also subtitled only.​

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#7 - Digimon: The Movies 4-6
  • 2001-02 - Toei Animation - 3 films
  • Blu-ray (New license)
More Digimon films heading their way onto home video with the same treatment as the previous release - the original Japanese version and the English dub.​

This collection consists of:​
  • Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon (2001)
  • Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers (2001)
  • Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon (2002)
Extras include the original promos and TV Spots, and art gallery.​

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#8 - Monster
  • 2004 - Madhouse - TV Series - 74 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Originally licensed by Viz Media, the classic Naoki Urasawa anime series based on the manga is now back in print in the US and on Blu-ray for the first time. This will also include the original Japanese version and the English dub, the latter of which weirdly was not included on the Netflix stream. The dub was apparently Hulu exclusive back in the day. Currently slated for 2026 but it is early days so it'll be a while.​

[From this point onwards it's all YouTube pre-record stream exclusive announcements that didn't make the panel cut, like last year]

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#9 - Project ARMS
  • 2001 - TMS Entertainment - TV Series - 52 episodes
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (New license)
Another Discotek DVD now back in print for the BD format. Mike Toole enjoyed the show and the first English release was previously with Viz Media which was put out on dozens of volumes. Includes the original Japanese audio and the classic English dub from Viz Media.​

Extras are to be determined.​

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#10 - Higurashi: When They Cry Kai & Higurashi: When They Cry Rei
  • 2007 & 2009 - Studio Deen - TV Series & OVA Series - 24 episodes & 5 OVAs respectively
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Like the first season, the second season and the third series have also been picked up and coming back in print after Sentai Filmworks previously held the rescue license from Geneon. Both will be released separately and have drastically updated subtitles, as the previous subtitles from Sentai were stilted and not polished. In Kai's case, the video issues have also been amended and in 1080i.​

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#11 - Z.O.E. Dolores, I (Zone of the Enders Dolores, I)
  • 2001 - Sunrise - TV Series - 26 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Sunrise & Konami produced an anime series based on Hideo Kojima's underrated mecha game series and Discotek have rescued the license! This release includes both the Dolores, I TV Series and the Idolo prequel OVA, as well as both the original Japanese version and the classic English dub from ADV Films.​

Extras are to be determined.​

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#12 - Shin Aim for the Ace!
  • 1978 - TMS Entertainment - TV Series - 25 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
The remake of the original series by director Minoru Okazaki that aired before the 1988 second series and the 1979 film, coming to home video for the first time and subtitled.​


NIHON NIGHTS

[From this point onwards it's all YouTube pre-record stream exclusive announcements that didn't make the panel cut, like last year]

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#1 - Bangkok Dangerous (บางกอกแดนเจอรัส เพชฌฆาตเงียบ อันตราย)
  • 1999 - Film Bangkok - Directed by The Pang Brothers - Film
  • Blu-ray (New license)
The classic 1999 film that did get a remake featuring Nicholas Cage. This release includes the 5.1 Thai audio and trailer. Fun trivia: While this is a Thai film, the directors were born in Hong Kong.​

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#2 - Sars Wars: Bangkok Zombie Crisis (ขุนกระบี่ผีระบาด)
  • 2004 - Film Bangkok - Directed by Taweewat Wantha - Film
  • Blu-ray (Re-release)
The bizarre comedy action horror film from 2004 is returning to print, as Discotek have previously released this film on DVD back in the day. The Blu-ray release includes newly fixed subtitles and 5.1 Thai audio track.​

Extras include deleted scenes, trailers, music video and a featurette.​


TOKU TIME

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#1 - Kamen Rider Amazon (仮面ライダーアマゾン)
  • 1974 - MBS, Toei Company - Directed by Masahiro Tsukada - TV Series - 24 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Another Kamen Rider series making its English home video debut and in HD. All 24 episodes across 2 Blu-ray discs.​

Extras include interviews with Toru Okazaki (Daisuke/Amazon) and Yoji Matsuda (Masahiko), an art gallery, a new essay by tokusatsu expert Mike Dent, and a vintage commercial for the Kamen Rider Amazon belt.​

[From this point onwards it's all YouTube pre-record stream exclusive announcements that didn't make the panel cut, like last year]

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#2 - Android Kikaider 01 (キカイダー01)
  • 1973 - Ishimori Productions, Toei Company - Directed by Yasutada Nagano - TV Series - 46 episodes
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (New license)
The second series to the classic tokusatsu franchise and coming to home video. While Toei have the masters they haven't remastered it yet. A majority of the extras from the Kikaider Generations set are included with this release.​

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#3 - Kamen Rider Stronger (仮面ライダーストロンガー)
  • 1975 - MBS, Toei Company - Directed by Shotaro Ishinomori - TV Series - 39 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
The series that was part of the original end of Kamer Rider's run. All 39 episodes across 3 Blu-ray discs.​

Extras include an art gallery, a new essay by tokusatsu expert Mike Dent, and a vintage commercial for the Kamen Rider belt.​


CARTOONS

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#1 - Mega Man (Rockman USA)
  • 1994 - Ruby-Spears Productions, Ashi Productions, Capcom - Directed by Katsumi Minokuchi (Chief) & Cesar De Castro (Creative) - 27 episodes
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (Re-release)
The 1994 USA adaptation of the Mega Man video game gets a new release by Discotek on SD-BD after their previous DVD release years prior. The first episode is also newly-fixed from the original master to run at the correct speed (previous release had the episode presented in PAL not NTSC, they had to use the Japanese master to get it sorted). English audio with English Closed Captions subtitles.​

Extras include the Original Pitch Plot, Scans of the Original Press Kit, TV Commercials, a Toy Commercial, Art Galleries and the Series Bible, plus an all-new commentary with Mega Man voice actor Ian James Corlett for the first & last episodes.​
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OCTOBER 2025 SLATE​

Also revealed is the next slate of releases scheduled for 28th October 2025. They referenced it will continue as either bi-monthly or quarterly slates, which will disappoint many but to me it allows breathing room for anyone who wants to catch up on their catalogue of releases.

ANIMEAudio/SubsContentFormat
Cyborg 009 vs DevilmanEnglish & Japanese audio
with English subtitles		3 OVAsBlu-ray
Golden BoyEnglish & Japanese audio
with English subtitles		6 OVAsBlu-ray
Higurashi: When They Cry Season 1English & Japanese audio
with English subtitles		26 episodesBlu-ray
Shin-chan: The Complete English SeriesEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		78 episodesSD Blu-ray
Urotsukidoji Collection 2: Sequels of the OverfiendEnglish & Japanese audio
with English subtitles		10 OVAs
& 5 films		SD Blu-ray

NIHON NIGHTSAudio/SubsContentFormat
Ouran High School Host Club
(映画 桜蘭高校ホスト部)		Japanese audio
with English subtitles		FilmBlu-ray
Terrifying Girls' High School: Women's Violent Classroom
(恐怖女子高校 女暴力教室)		Japanese audio
with English subtitles		FilmBlu-ray

TOKU TIMEAudio/SubsContentFormat
Kamen Rider Amazon
(仮面ライダーアマゾン)		Japanese audio
with English subtitles		24 episodesBlu-ray

CARTOONSAudio/SubsContentFormat
Darkstalkers USAEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		13 episodesSD Blu-ray
King Arthur & the Knights of JusticeEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		26 episodesSD Blu-ray
Mega Man USAEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		27 episodesSD Blu-ray
Stone ProtectorsEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		13 episodesSD Blu-ray
 
Thanks. A lot of announcements and some I know have been asked for a lot like Monster. Nothing for me though. I already have their old release of Castle of Cagliostro and don't care about dubs and don't like steelbooks so no need for this new version.

I am curious what Golden Boy will look like. I believe Justin has said in the past that it wasn't happening due what the source looked like unless something changed. Or maybe they decided a release is better than no release even if it's not ideal; that seems like what they did with Angel Heart.
 
It's good to see that Discotek haven't given up on Aim for the Ace, though I was hoping for the next OAV series, not yet another remake of the original series. Maybe in another year or two...?

Do Animeigo need a hug or something? The way the bulk of their recent licences are focusing on miserable or terminally ill children is a bit creepy.
 
While I have a few discotek releases most of what they've released now and in the past has had very little interest for me.
 
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Discotek Day live-stream announcements, some of which were exclusive to the stream and were not present at the Otakon panel. Their next live-stream is apparently going to be January.


ANIME

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#1 - Shin-chan: The Complete English Series
  • 1992 - Shin-Ei Animation - TV Series - 78 episodes (English Adapted Version)
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (New license)
This is the complete series collection for the Funimation English Adaptation (Funimation previously released the series on DVD, though incomplete but heavily localised for the US audience), all on SD-BD format across 2 discs. Including the many extras & outtakes from the previous DVD releases, some weren't allowed to be carried over due to licensing restrictions. English audio with English Closed Captions only. The widescreen episodes were apparently encoded in widescreen.​
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#2 - Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro - Steelbook Edition
  • 1979 - TMS Entertainment - Film
  • Blu-ray (Re-release)
Another release based on the classic Miyazaki film, this time not only presented on a steelbook format but also includes a brand new English dub produced by Epcar Entertainment with the aim of being faithful to the original Japanese version and more natural sounding, featuring the cast involved with the recent dubbed Lupin releases from Discotek Media (& also Lupin Part II) including Tony Oliver, Richard Epcar, Michelle Ruff, Lex Lang and Doug Erholtz. This release includes the same extras featured in the previous UHD & BD releases, and the steelbook is exclusive to the Crunchyroll Store.​

Extras include all three English dubs, 1979 theatrical subtitle restoration, translation notes, original trailers, interviews, feature commentary, feature-length original storyboards, deleted storyboard opening, art gallery and opening & ending credits collection. And more subject to approvals. Liner notes improved from previous releases. This release is coming in 2026.​

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#3 - Urotsukidoji Collection 2: Sequels of the Overfiend
  • 1990-1996 - Phoenix Entertainment - Movies & OVA Series - 10 episodes & 4 films
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (New license)
Another Hentai collection which was to be expected considering Collection 1 was labelled on their first Urotsukidoji release, but the surprise here is that the rest of the franchise is also included. This release includes every version ever released due to differences between the theatrical and OVA series.​

This collection consists of:​
  • Legend of the Demon Womb (1990-91) - Both the two episode OVAs & theatrical film that many will be familiar with from Manga Entertainment's release, but uncut and uncensored like the US versions.
  • Legend of the Demon God Urotsukidōji: The Future (1992-93) - Both the four episode OVAs & theatrical film known in the west as Urotsukidōji: Return of the Overfiend.
  • Legend of the Demon God Urotsukidōji: The Wandering (1993-95) - Both the three episode OVAs & theatrical film known in the west as Urotsukidōji: Inferno Road.
  • Legend of the Demon God Urotsukidōji: The Final Act (1996) - The single OVA episode also known as Urotsukidōji: The Final Chapter in the west.
  • Lord of Chaos Theater V2: The Legend of Crazed Demon Beasts - A recap film.
The vintage English dubs that exist are also included here with Movie 2, OVA Series 3 and an edited OVA Series 4. Many of these versions are being released in the west for the first time.​

Extras include promos, special erotic collections, extensive liner notes and more. Considered one of the most complicated discs MediaOCD have ever worked on. Sadly there's no HD masters available for the rest. Like previous adult titles, Crunchyroll Store will not list this one but it should be available via Amazon US and MediaOCD Store.​

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#4 - Golden Boy
  • 1995 - A.P.P.P. - OVA Series - 6 episodes
  • Blu-ray (Re-release)
The cult classic OVA series is finally returning to print and on Blu-ray, with both the original Japanese audio track and classic English dub. Upscaled from the original existing masters but it does look rough and blendy here and there according to the team.​

Extras include an all-new commentary from Kintaro voice actor Doug Smith, who also designed the cover for this release and the ADV VHS releases.​

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#5 - Sgt Frog: The Movies
  • 2006-10 - Sunrise - Films - 5 films
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Sunrise's frog crew returns with the films that were also released back in the day, this time in HD with Japanese stereo & 5.1 audio with English subtitles. MediaOCD mentioned the audio and video being really good and the story being solid one and done plots. Gundam also makes a cameo if that interests you.​

This collection consists of:​
  • Keroro Gunsō the Super Movie (2006)
  • Chō Gekijōban Keroro Gunsō 2: Shinkai no Princess de Arimasu! (2007)
  • Keroro Gunso the Super Movie 3: Keroro vs. Keroro Great Sky Duel (2008)
  • Keroro Gunso the Super Movie 4: Gekishin Dragon Warriors (2009)
  • Keroro Gunso the Super Movie: Creation! Ultimate Keroro, Wonder Space-Time Island (2010)
Extras are currently to be determined.​

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#6 - Zegapain + Zegapain ADP + Zegapain STA
  • 2006, 2016, 2024 - Sunrise - TV Series & Films - 26 episodes & 2 films
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Another Sunrise title rescued from the failed package deal that Sentai Filmworks once had a decade ago. Mike Toole considers this the secret best anime of the 2000s. This release include both the original Japanese audio track and the classic English dub by Elastic Media. Also included is the 2016 film Zegapain ADP (a prequel film that is mostly new stuff according to the team), never before released in English but subtitled only with a new translation.​

All the extras are on a disc of its own because there were so many. Another surprise and in fact this is the first for Discotek in a long while is they're also including the newest Zegapain film Zegapain STA from Sunrise that only just got released a year ago. Also subtitled only.​

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#7 - Digimon: The Movies 4-6
  • 2001-02 - Toei Animation - 3 films
  • Blu-ray (New license)
More Digimon films heading their way onto home video with the same treatment as the previous release - the original Japanese version and the English dub.​

This collection consists of:​
  • Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon (2001)
  • Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers (2001)
  • Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon (2002)
Extras include the original promos and TV Spots, and art gallery.​

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#8 - Monster
  • 2004 - Madhouse - TV Series - 74 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Originally licensed by Viz Media, the classic Naoki Urasawa anime series based on the manga is now back in print in the US and on Blu-ray for the first time. This will also include the original Japanese version and the English dub, the latter of which weirdly was not included on the Netflix stream. The dub was apparently Hulu exclusive back in the day. Currently slated for 2026 but it is early days so it'll be a while.​

[From this point onwards it's all YouTube pre-record stream exclusive announcements that didn't make the panel cut, like last year]

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#9 - Project ARMS
  • 2001 - TMS Entertainment - TV Series - 52 episodes
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (New license)
Another Discotek DVD now back in print for the BD format. Mike Toole enjoyed the show and the first English release was previously with Viz Media which was put out on dozens of volumes. Includes the original Japanese audio and the classic English dub from Viz Media.​

Extras are to be determined.​

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#10 - Higurashi: When They Cry Kai & Higurashi: When They Cry Rei
  • 2007 & 2009 - Studio Deen - TV Series & OVA Series - 24 episodes & 5 OVAs respectively
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Like the first season, the second season and the third series have also been picked up and coming back in print after Sentai Filmworks previously held the rescue license from Geneon. Both will be released separately and have drastically updated subtitles, as the previous subtitles from Sentai were stilted and not polished. In Kai's case, the video issues have also been amended and in 1080i.​

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#11 - Z.O.E. Dolores, I (Zone of the Enders Dolores, I)
  • 2001 - Sunrise - TV Series - 26 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Sunrise & Konami produced an anime series based on Hideo Kojima's underrated mecha game series and Discotek have rescued the license! This release includes both the Dolores, I TV Series and the Idolo prequel OVA, as well as both the original Japanese version and the classic English dub from ADV Films.​

Extras are to be determined.​

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#12 - Shin Aim for the Ace!
  • 1978 - TMS Entertainment - TV Series - 25 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
The remake of the original series by director Minoru Okazaki that aired before the 1988 second series and the 1979 film, coming to home video for the first time and subtitled.​


NIHON NIGHTS

[From this point onwards it's all YouTube pre-record stream exclusive announcements that didn't make the panel cut, like last year]

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#1 - Bangkok Dangerous (บางกอกแดนเจอรัส เพชฌฆาตเงียบ อันตราย)
  • 1999 - Film Bangkok - Directed by The Pang Brothers - Film
  • Blu-ray (New license)
The classic 1999 film that did get a remake featuring Nicholas Cage. This release includes the 5.1 Thai audio and trailer. Fun trivia: While this is a Thai film, the directors were born in Hong Kong.​

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#2 - Sars Wars: Bangkok Zombie Crisis (ขุนกระบี่ผีระบาด)
  • 2004 - Film Bangkok - Directed by Taweewat Wantha - Film
  • Blu-ray (Re-release)
The bizarre comedy action horror film from 2004 is returning to print, as Discotek have previously released this film on DVD back in the day. The Blu-ray release includes newly fixed subtitles and 5.1 Thai audio track.​

Extras include deleted scenes, trailers, music video and a featurette.​


TOKU TIME

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#1 - Kamen Rider Amazon (仮面ライダーアマゾン)
  • 1974 - MBS, Toei Company - Directed by Masahiro Tsukada - TV Series - 24 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
Another Kamen Rider series making its English home video debut and in HD. All 24 episodes across 2 Blu-ray discs.​

Extras include interviews with Toru Okazaki (Daisuke/Amazon) and Yoji Matsuda (Masahiko), an art gallery, a new essay by tokusatsu expert Mike Dent, and a vintage commercial for the Kamen Rider Amazon belt.​

[From this point onwards it's all YouTube pre-record stream exclusive announcements that didn't make the panel cut, like last year]

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#2 - Android Kikaider 01 (キカイダー01)
  • 1973 - Ishimori Productions, Toei Company - Directed by Yasutada Nagano - TV Series - 46 episodes
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (New license)
The second series to the classic tokusatsu franchise and coming to home video. While Toei have the masters they haven't remastered it yet. A majority of the extras from the Kikaider Generations set are included with this release.​

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#3 - Kamen Rider Stronger (仮面ライダーストロンガー)
  • 1975 - MBS, Toei Company - Directed by Shotaro Ishinomori - TV Series - 39 episodes
  • Blu-ray (New license)
The series that was part of the original end of Kamer Rider's run. All 39 episodes across 3 Blu-ray discs.​

Extras include an art gallery, a new essay by tokusatsu expert Mike Dent, and a vintage commercial for the Kamen Rider belt.​


CARTOONS

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#1 - Mega Man (Rockman USA)
  • 1994 - Ruby-Spears Productions, Ashi Productions, Capcom - Directed by Katsumi Minokuchi (Chief) & Cesar De Castro (Creative) - 27 episodes
  • Standard Definition on Blu-ray (Re-release)
The 1994 USA adaptation of the Mega Man video game gets a new release by Discotek on SD-BD after their previous DVD release years prior. The first episode is also newly-fixed from the original master to run at the correct speed (previous release had the episode presented in PAL not NTSC, they had to use the Japanese master to get it sorted). English audio with English Closed Captions subtitles.​

Extras include the Original Pitch Plot, Scans of the Original Press Kit, TV Commercials, a Toy Commercial, Art Galleries and the Series Bible, plus an all-new commentary with Mega Man voice actor Ian James Corlett for the first & last episodes.​
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OCTOBER 2025 SLATE​

Also revealed is the next slate of releases scheduled for 28th October 2025. They referenced it will continue as either bi-monthly or quarterly slates, which will disappoint many but to me it allows breathing room for anyone who wants to catch up on their catalogue of releases.

ANIMEAudio/SubsContentFormat
Cyborg 009 vs DevilmanEnglish & Japanese audio
with English subtitles		3 OVAsBlu-ray
Golden BoyEnglish & Japanese audio
with English subtitles		6 OVAsBlu-ray
Higurashi: When They Cry Season 1English & Japanese audio
with English subtitles		26 episodesBlu-ray
Shin-chan: The Complete English SeriesEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		78 episodesSD Blu-ray
Urotsukidoji Collection 2: Sequels of the OverfiendEnglish & Japanese audio
with English subtitles		10 OVAs
& 5 films		SD Blu-ray

NIHON NIGHTSAudio/SubsContentFormat
Ouran High School Host Club
(映画 桜蘭高校ホスト部)		Japanese audio
with English subtitles		FilmBlu-ray
Terrifying Girls' High School: Women's Violent Classroom
(恐怖女子高校 女暴力教室)		Japanese audio
with English subtitles		FilmBlu-ray

TOKU TIMEAudio/SubsContentFormat
Kamen Rider Amazon
(仮面ライダーアマゾン)		Japanese audio
with English subtitles		24 episodesBlu-ray

CARTOONSAudio/SubsContentFormat
Darkstalkers USAEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		13 episodesSD Blu-ray
King Arthur & the Knights of JusticeEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		26 episodesSD Blu-ray
Mega Man USAEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		27 episodesSD Blu-ray
Stone ProtectorsEnglish audio
with English HOH subtitles		13 episodesSD Blu-ray
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I wasn't expecting a new dub and re-release of The Castle of Cagliostro, there'll be no hesitation in me picking this up though, that's for sure. I do wonder if they'll do another 4K re-release down-the-line though to include this new dub.

Monster is a massive title to finally get released on blu-ray, another easy buy from me. I've never watched or read it but I've been wanting to for years so what better time than with this release.

I adore Golden Boy so I'll happily upgrade my DVD to the blu-ray release.

I still need to pick up the other Digimon releases but good to see more of the movies coming.

Shin-chan is a series I've always been intrigued in checking out so I will possibly pick this up.

I've never heard of Zegapain but from the positive reaction this announcement has had this'll be one for me to look into.

I'd like to watch Aim for the Ace so I have a few releases to catch up on but good to see more of it coming.

Zone of the Enders is a game I've only ever played a little bit of but have been meaning to give a proper play at some point so whenever I do I'll think about getting this release if I enjoy the games.

Project Arms also intrigues me.

It's also good to see more retro video games cartoons getting new releases as well with Mega Man here.
 
The Golden Boy upscale did not look good on stream. Extremely flat picture, dull colours and very jittery movement from the deblend and inverse IVTC process. We also know the film elements are not lost either thanks to that tweet. Despite my love for Golden Boy that's just not a product I see myself supporting given all of above.
 

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