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Akame ga Kill! (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: December 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Flowers of Evil (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: January 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Season 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: December 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: December 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Parasyte -the maxim- (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: January 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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SHIROBAKO (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: December 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here


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PHOTO UPDATES

As I have mentioned before in the Photos haul thread, I had to upgrade my phone because the previous one was on life support due to its battery inflation. While I could have gone for a slightly older phone I decided the jump in tech was more noticeable with last year's line-up so I decided to go with a Google Pixel 8 Pro after receiving a special deal related to it.

So what does this mean? Basically the photos will have a new look to them. The picture will look similar to the previous ones but with better resolution and detail. In addition due to the file size and resolution of the original assets I didn't want to use Adobe Illustrator for my optimisation because not only did it feel too blurry when I ran my tests but I also noticed the colour was slightly different, which was likely caused by the HDR to SDR conversion. It didn't help that the file sizes were too large and I didn't want to sacrifice too much on quality for the sake of it.

But I have found a solution, so not only have I been able to optimise the images I'm also able to keep them at a resolution that feels better as well for both the forums and my blog. So going forward, all 4:3 square photos on my blog will now go from 1368 x 1026 px (the original resolution was 3648 x 2736 px) over to 2040 x 1536 px (from 4080 x 3072 px i.e. 12MP). In addition, the widescreen photos will also move from 2052 x 1026 px (originally 3648 x 1824 px) over to 3840 x 2160px (from 8160 x 4590 px i.e. 50MP). In other words, roughly the same optimised file sizes but a higher resolution.

Now there are a lot of Asian Cinema and World Cinema titles that I have yet to add onto my blog (aka a delayed unboxing) that have had photos taken via the previous phone. I will probably keep it that way to help prove that I took the photos when they arrived rather than reshoot them, but I may redo the World Cinema ones since they're fairly recent. To recap why these are not instant blog posts it's because they are all pretty much blind purchases and I want to take a different approach with the write ups that go over each film so that they age better (in other words I will watch them first before I publish the unboxing post, as seen with the Category III films that 88 Films released).

The photos will still be shot during the day as I found that to be the best way to present them. I don't use lighting equipment or anything fancy and I prefer the simple approach that I have since it works well.
 
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NieA_7 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: MVM Entertainment - Released: January 2024 - Ordered from: Amazon UK
Unboxing link here


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Otaku Collection Haul for January 2024 - Link here
This update features 24 anime releases, 5 physical video games, 5 live-action Asian Cinema releases and 3 live-action European Cinema releases


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024:

Medium​
Title
Anime​
Great Pretender (Deluxe Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime​
Rail Wars: Complete Collection (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Triage X: Complete Collection (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle: Complete Collection (Blu-ray)
Video Game​
Akai Ito & Aoi Shiro HD Remaster (Switch)
Video Game​
Cosmic Fantasy Collection (Switch)
Video Game​
Toaplan Arcade Garage: Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli (Switch)

A new multi-region player is also being looked into, but when I'll get it is not yet set in stone.

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Blue Thermal (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: February 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Great Pretender (Deluxe Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: March 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here


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Otaku Collection Haul for February 2024 - Link here
This update features 8 anime releases, 12 manga volumes, 8 physical video games, 5 live-action Asian Cinema releases and 6 live-action European Cinema releases.


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024:

Medium​
Title
Anime​
Black Summoner (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Girly Air Force (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Granbelm -The Two Princeps- (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Gundam Build Fighters Try Part 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Kiss x Sis (Blu-ray)
Anime​
The Law of Ueki (SD-BD)
Anime​
Magical Girl Ore (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime​
A Place Further Than the Universe (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Re: Cutie Honey (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo (Blu-ray)
Video Game​
Akai Ito & Aoi Shiro HD Remaster (Switch)
Video Game​
Cosmic Fantasy Collection (Switch)
Video Game​
Toaplan Arcade Garage: Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli (Switch)
Video Game​
Triggerheart Exelica (Switch)

A new multi-region player has been ordered. Once it's arrived, setup and tested, I should be able to update the recent unboxings for Region A support.

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(the bunny is from Shangri-La Frontier, it's a fun show)
 
Earlier in the month I have received my modded multi-region 4K Ultra HD player, which will also allow me to play Region A discs once again.

I wasn't able to fully test the 2024 pickups throughout the past few months, but now I can!

Below are the titles that I needed to revisit, so here's the results of Region A compatibility:

AnimeRegion Results
Akame ga Kill!A & B
Anime Limited reused Sentai's Geolocked authored discs so it will play on Region A & B players.
Blue ThermalB Locked
'INVALID REGION' screen displayed so it will only play on Region B players.
Anime Limited only have UK rights, Eleven Arts have US rights.
Flowers of EvilA & B
Anime Limited reused Sentai's Geolocked authored discs so it will play on Region A & B players.
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Season 1A & B
Anime Limited reused Sentai's Geolocked authored discs so it will play on Region A & B players.
Great PretenderA & B
Anime Limited have UK & US home video rights.
Kaiji: Ultimate SurvivorA & B
Anime Limited reused Sentai's Geolocked authored discs so it will play on Region A & B players.
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2B Locked
No region lock screen provided so it will only play on Region B players.
Anime Limited only have UK rights, Crunchyroll have US rights.
NieA_7 (NieA Under Seven)B Locked + Panasonic Bypass
'Disc is authored for play in Region B' screen displayed so it will only play on Region B players.
MVM only have UK rights, Discotek Media had US rights.
However, owners of a Panasonic player can bypass the setup
by pressing STOP during the region lock screen followed by TOP MENU.
Parasyte -the maxim-A & B
Anime Limited reused Sentai's Geolocked authored discs so it will play on Region A & B players.
SHIROBAKOA & B
Anime Limited reused Sentai's Geolocked authored discs so it will play on Region A & B players.
 
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Burst Angel (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: MVM Entertainment - Released: October 2022 - Ordered from: Anime-on-Line Store
Unboxing link here

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Golden Time (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: March 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Granbelm -The Two Princeps- (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: March 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Season 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: March 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here


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Otaku Collection Haul for March 2024 - Link here
This update features 17 anime releases, 9 manga volumes, 6 physical video games, 6 live-action Asian Cinema releases and 1 live-action European Cinema release.


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024:

Medium​
Title
Anime​
Beautiful Bones: Sakurado's Investigation (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Gundam Build Fighters Try Parts 1 & 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Lupin the Third Part 6 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime​
A Place Further Than the Universe (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Samurai 7 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Beauty of Beauties (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Inspector Wears Skirts III: Raid on Royal Casino Marine (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Inspector Wears Skirts IV (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Video Game​
Cosmic Fantasy Collection (Switch)
Video Game​
Toaplan Arcade Garage: Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli (Switch)
Video Game​
Triggerheart Exelica (Switch)

I have cancelled my order for Akai Ito & Aoi Shiro HD Remaster because this release went from late 2023 to now sometime in 2025 which is pretty ridiculous of Strictly Limited Games.

I'm also looking into new shelves to update the gaming side of my room. That may change if I feel there's some out of print anime once again but if nothing goes wrong I can sort it out this month.

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Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: April 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Lupin the Third Part 6 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: April 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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A Place Further Than the Universe (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: April 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: April 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Samurai 7 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: MVM Entertainment - Released: November 2022 - Ordered from: Anime-on-Line Store
Unboxing link here

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Trinity Blood (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: MVM Entertainment - Released: December 2022 - Ordered from: Anime-on-Line Store
Unboxing link here

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Venus Wars (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: April 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Witchblade (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: MVM Entertainment - Released: March 2023 - Ordered from: Anime-on-Line Store
Unboxing link here


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Otaku Collection Haul for April 2024 - Link here
This update features 11 anime releases, 6 manga volumes, 1 physical video game, 1 video game accessory, 9 live-action Asian Cinema releases and 3 live-action European Cinema releases.


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024:

Medium​
Title
Anime​
Beast Tamer (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Gundam Build Fighters Try Part 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Omega (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Lupin the Third Part 6 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime​
Rental Magica Parts 1 & 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Sonny Boy (Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Double Crossers (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Memories of Murder (Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD)
Asian Cinema​
Message from Space (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Shape of Night (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Suzhou River (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Video Game​
Cosmic Fantasy Collection (Switch)
Video Game​
Toaplan Arcade Garage: Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli (Switch)
Video Game​
Triggerheart Exelica (Switch)

A Discotek Media haul is being worked on and if I can get it sorted sooner it should make it in time for May's haul.

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Bonus blog update - I have updated the layouts and made some amendments to some parts for a few older unboxing posts:
A lot of my older posts pre-Utena were done in an older style for the presentation of the write-ups, and when I updated the layout of the site last year it also messed around with the overall visual look so it's very messy. I've been slowly updating them bit by bit which is a big task as some portions do need extra writing to make it look more evergreen.

Some older write-ups have also been amended for any corrections or updates, for instance King's Game has been updated to make note that the Japanese BDs were also left censored, and Penguin Highway has been updated for Nozomi's limited edition release being cancelled.

UPDATE: More unboxing posts have been updated!
 
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Gundam Build Fighters Try Parts 1 & 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: April 2024 (Part 1), May 2024 (Part 2) - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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InuYasha Season 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: May 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Rental Magica Parts 1 & 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: June 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here


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Otaku Collection Haul for May 2024 - Link here
This update features 17 anime releases, 9 manga volumes, 4 physical video game, 6 live-action Asian Cinema releases and 2 live-action European Cinema releases.

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Otaku Collection Haul for June 2024 - Link here
This update features 15 anime releases, 3 manga volumes, 1 book, 11 physical video game, and 6 live-action Asian Cinema releases.


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024:

Medium​
Title
Anime​
Babylon (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross Plus (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Movie Trilogy (Collector's Edition 4K Ultra HD)
Asian Cinema​
The Double Crossers (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Holy Virgin vs The Evil Dead (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Message from Space (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Video Game​
Clock Tower Rewind (Switch)
Video Game​
Cosmic Fantasy Collection (Switch)
Video Game​
Hatsune Miku: Logic Paint S (Switch)
Video Game​
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak (Deluxe Edition PlayStation 5)
Video Game​
Toaplan Arcade Garage: Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli (Switch)
Video Game​
Triggerheart Exelica (Switch)
Video Game​
Tsukihime -A Piece of Blue Glass Moon- (Limited Edition Switch)

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Babylon (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: July 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Movie Trilogy (Collector's Edition 4K Ultra HD)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: July 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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One Punch Man Season 2 (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Funimation UK - Released: September 2021 - Ordered from: Rarewaves
Unboxing link here


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Otaku Collection Haul for July 2024 - Link here
This update features 10 anime releases, 3 manga volumes, 11 physical video games, 7 live-action Asian Cinema releases, and 1 live-action European Cinema release.


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024:

Medium​
Title
Anime​
Akiba Maid War (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Bleach Set 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Part 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Deji Meets Girl (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (Collector's Edition Blu-ray & DVD)
Anime​
DISCOTEK MEDIA HAUL (10 Blu-ray releases)
Anime​
Eternal 831 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Harmonie (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross Plus (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Megazone 23 Trilogy (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Naruto Set 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Otaku no Video (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Over the Sky (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Re:cycle of the PENGUINDRUM (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Riding Bean (Blu-ray)
Anime​
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You Season 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
An Autumn's Tale (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Bodyguard from Beijing (First Print Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Broken Oath (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Future Cops (Single Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Immortal Story (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Island of Fire (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Legacy of Rage (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Project A Collection (Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Skyhawk (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Tai Chi Master (First Print Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Video Game​
Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (PlayStation 5)
Video Game​
Clock Tower Rewind (Switch)
Video Game​
Hatsune Miku: Logic Paint S (Switch)
Video Game​
HUMANITY (PlayStation 5)
Video Game​
Triggerheart Exelica (Switch)

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On a different note, I have discontinued (my way of saying I sold them) a few titles in my collection either due to owning a second copy or will be replaced with a different version of the title:
  • 13 Assassins
  • Dai Shogun: Great Revolution
  • The Girl from the Other Side
  • Girlish Number
  • Love & Lies
  • Love, Election & Chocolate
  • Ran
  • Yusibu
 
LATEST UNBOXINGS AVAILABLE!

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Babylon (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: July 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Movie Trilogy (Collector's Edition 4K Ultra HD)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: July 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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One Punch Man Season 2 (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Funimation UK - Released: September 2021 - Ordered from: Rarewaves
Unboxing link here


LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS POSTS AVAILABLE!

New posts and updates applied to the following posts:

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Otaku Collection Haul for July 2024 - Link here
This update features 10 anime releases, 3 manga volumes, 11 physical video games, 7 live-action Asian Cinema releases, and 1 live-action European Cinema release.


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024:

Medium​
Title
Anime​
Akiba Maid War (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Bleach Set 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Part 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Deji Meets Girl (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (Collector's Edition Blu-ray & DVD)
Anime​
DISCOTEK MEDIA HAUL (10 Blu-ray releases)
Anime​
Eternal 831 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Harmonie (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime​
Macross Plus (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Megazone 23 Trilogy (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Naruto Set 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Otaku no Video (Blu-ray)
Anime​
Over the Sky (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Re:cycle of the PENGUINDRUM (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime​
Riding Bean (Blu-ray)
Anime​
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You Season 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
An Autumn's Tale (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Bodyguard from Beijing (First Print Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Broken Oath (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Future Cops (Single Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Immortal Story (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Island of Fire (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
Legacy of Rage (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Project A Collection (Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Skyhawk (First Print Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema​
The Tai Chi Master (First Print Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Video Game​
Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (PlayStation 5)
Video Game​
Clock Tower Rewind (Switch)
Video Game​
Hatsune Miku: Logic Paint S (Switch)
Video Game​
HUMANITY (PlayStation 5)
Video Game​
Triggerheart Exelica (Switch)

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On a different note, I have discontinued (my way of saying I sold them) a few titles in my collection either due to owning a second copy or will be replaced with a different version of the title:
  • 13 Assassins
  • Dai Shogun: Great Revolution
  • The Girl from the Other Side
  • Girlish Number
  • Love & Lies
  • Love, Election & Chocolate
  • Ran
  • Yusibu
I concur on, and miss, the interesting stuff Amazon had on prime at one point, like Beatless (far more interesting than it appears on first impressions, and one I would like a physical edition of for my collection), Re: creators (best recap episode ever and just for that alone I'd want it in my collection) and the bizarre Happy Sugar Life (don't have the patience to explain to family or, worst case scenario, answer to any authorities so happier to watch from a distance by streaming...).

You mentioned Pet, which I never got around to but I see it's still streaming - I think it has mixed reviews, what did you think of it? Need to decide if I should make time for that and Banana Fish (if it's still on) that I watched I think a couple of episodes of before getting waylaid.
 
I concur on, and miss, the interesting stuff Amazon had on prime at one point, like Beatless (far more interesting than it appears on first impressions, and one I would like a physical edition of for my collection), Re: creators (best recap episode ever and just for that alone I'd want it in my collection) and the bizarre Happy Sugar Life (don't have the patience to explain to family or, worst case scenario, answer to any authorities so happier to watch from a distance by streaming...).

You mentioned Pet, which I never got around to but I see it's still streaming - I think it has mixed reviews, what did you think of it? Need to decide if I should make time for that and Banana Fish (if it's still on) that I watched I think a couple of episodes of before getting waylaid.
Pet has a pretty interesting concept and I overall enjoyed what it had to offer, plus the opening and ending songs slap. If Anime Ltd picked it up for a CE release, I'll definitely get it.

If you want recommendations of anime still on Amazon Prime, both Banana Fish and Blade of the Immortal are worth a watch.
 
Pet has a pretty interesting concept and I overall enjoyed what it had to offer, plus the opening and ending songs slap. If Anime Ltd picked it up for a CE release, I'll definitely get it.

If you want recommendations of anime still on Amazon Prime, both Banana Fish and Blade of the Immortal are worth a watch.
Good stuff, I didn't have Blade of the Immortal on my radar but will add now. I really need to get back into Banana Fish and hopefully will try and binge Pet at some point
 
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Akiba Maid War (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: September 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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“Deiji” Meets Girl (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: October 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (Collector's Edition Blu-ray & DVD)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: November 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Eternal 831 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: August 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Harmonie (Collector's Edition Blu-ray & DVD)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: December 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Kaiji: Against All Rules (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: October 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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The Legend of Hei (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: September 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Macross Plus (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: October 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Over the Sky (Collector's Edition Blu-ray & DVD)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: April 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Re:cycle of the Penguindrum (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: November 2023 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here
 
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J-Horror Rising (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Arrow Video - Released: October 2024 - Ordered from: Terracotta Distribution Store
Unboxing link here

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The Project A Collection (Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Distributor: 88 Films - Released: October 2024 - Ordered from: 88 Films Store
Unboxing link here


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New posts and updates applied to the following posts:

LATEST COLLECTION POSTS AVAILABLE!

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Otaku Collection Haul for August 2024 - Link here
This update features 23 anime releases, 3 manga volumes, 7 physical video games, and 6 live-action Asian Cinema releases.

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Otaku Collection Haul for September 2024 - Link here
This update features 12 anime releases, 3 manga volumes, 6 physical video games, 10 live-action Asian Cinema releases, and 2 live-action European Cinema releases.


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024 and beyond:

Medium​
Title
Anime
Bleach Set 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Part 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime
Megazone 23 Trilogy (Blu-ray)
Anime
Naruto Set 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Otaku no Video (Blu-ray)
Anime
Re: ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Parts 1 & 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Riding Bean (Blu-ray)
Anime
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You Season 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema
Godzilla Minus One (Deluxe Edition 4K Ultra HD)
Video Game
Assault Suits Valken DECLASSIFIED (Switch)
Video Game
Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
C-SMASH VRS Dimension (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
Castlevania Dominus Collection (Switch)
Video Game
Clock Tower Rewind (Switch)
Video Game
Glover (Switch)
Video Game
Hatsune Miku: Logic Paint S (Switch)
Video Game
HUMANITY (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
Penny's Big Breakaway (Switch)
Video Game
Tetris Effect Connected (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
Thumper (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
Triggerheart Exelica (Switch)
Video Game
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection III (Switch)

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Bleach Part 1: Episodes 1-27 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: November 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: October 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Naruto Set 1: Episodes 1-55 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: November 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here


LATEST COLLECTION POSTS AVAILABLE!

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Otaku Collection Haul for October 2024 - Link here
This update features 21 anime releases, 8 physical video games, and 7 live-action Asian Cinema releases.


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024 and beyond:

Medium​
Title
Anime
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime
Re: ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Parts 1 & 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You Season 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema
Godzilla Minus One (Deluxe Edition 4K Ultra HD)
Video Game
Assault Suits Valken DECLASSIFIED (Switch)
Video Game
Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
C-SMASH VRS Dimension (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
Castlevania Dominus Collection (Switch)
Video Game
Clock Tower Rewind (Switch)
Video Game
Glover (Switch)
Video Game
Hatsune Miku: Logic Paint S (Switch)
Video Game
HUMANITY (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
Penny's Big Breakaway (Switch)
Video Game
Triggerheart Exelica (Switch)
Video Game
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection III (Switch)

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LATEST UNBOXINGS AVAILABLE!

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Godzilla Minus One (Deluxe Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: December 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You Season 1 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: November 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here

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Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Distributor: Anime Limited - Released: November 2024 - Ordered from: AllTheAnime Store
Unboxing link here



LATEST COLLECTION POSTS AVAILABLE!

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Otaku Collection Haul for November 2024 - Link here
This update features 16 anime releases, 11 manga volumes, 6 physical video games, and 10 live-action Asian Cinema releases.



LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS POSTS AVAILABLE!

New posts and updates applied to the following posts:


COMING SOON TO THE HAUL?

A small look at what's to come for 2024 and beyond:

Medium​
Title
Anime
Bleach Set 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Bubblegum Crash! (Blu-ray)
Anime
Bubblegum Crisis (Blu-ray)
Anime
Dai Shogun: Great Revolution (Blu-ray)
Anime
Getter Robo Arc (Blu-ray)
Anime
Girlish Number (Blu-ray)
Anime
The Great Cleric (Blu-ray)
Anime
Hell's Paradise Season 1 (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD)
Anime
I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job (Blu-ray)
Anime
Locodol (Blu-ray)
Anime
Love & Lies (Blu-ray)
Anime
Love, Election & Chocolate (Blu-ray)
Anime
Macross II: Lovers Again (Premium Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray)
Anime
Macross Zero (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Maria Holic & Marlia Holic Alive (Blu-ray)
Anime
My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 (Blu-ray)
Anime
Re: ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Parts 1 & 2 (Collector's Edition Blu-ray)
Anime
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 2 (Blu-ray)
Anime
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 3 (Blu-ray)
Anime
Samurai Girls & Bride (Blu-ray)
Anime
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie - Scarlet Bond (Blu-ray)
Anime
Tomo-chan is a Girl! (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD)
Anime
Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Season 2 (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD)
Anime
Waiting in the Summer (Blu-ray)
Anime
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion (Blu-ray)
Anime
Young Black Jack (Blu-ray)
Anime
Z/X: Code Reunion (Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema
The Good, The Bad, The Weird (Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD)
Asian Cinema
Horrible History: Four Historical Epics by Chang Cheh (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema
Love and Crime (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema
Love Unto Waste (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Asian Cinema
Rouge (Limited Edition Blu-ray)
Video Game
Assault Suits Valken DECLASSIFIED (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
C-SMASH VRS Dimension (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
Castlevania Dominus Collection (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
Clock Tower Rewind (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
EXZEUS The Collection (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
Glover (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
Hatsune Miku: Logic Paint S (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
HUMANITY (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
Penny's Big Breakaway (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
Record of Agarest War (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
Triggerheart Exelica (Nintendo Switch)
Video Game
Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme (PlayStation 5)
Video Game
The World Ends With You: Final Remix (Nintendo Switch)

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