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• Mob Psycho 100: Season One DVD/BD Combo | DVD | (17/12/2018) from £19.95   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Unbelievable psychic abilities. A dark and dangerous force. These are the things that make up Kageyama Shigeo, a.k.a. Mob. But despite his great power, Mob only wants one thing to be cool! Like any other adolescent boy, Mob has a crush on a classmate, but unfortunately, he's the most awkward kid in his entire school. Sure, he can do things like exorcise evil spirits, and yeah, he has a dark hidden power that unleashes when his suppressed emotions hit 100 percent. But none of that matters if he's not cool, strong, or able to impress the girl he likes. With surprisingly wise advice from master psychic (ahem, master con artist) Reigen Arataka and the help of some quirky comrades, Mob will learn what it means to be a regular kid facing the trials of adolescence oh, and go up against a host of supernatural troublemakers and an underground psychic organisation up to no good. All in a day's work for a top-tier esper.

• Ghost In The Shell 4K - Standard Edition | Blu Ray | (27/09/2021) from £14.21   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Exclusive Art by Matt Ferguson Celebrate one of the most critically acclaimed anime films of all time in 4K Ultra HD! 2029: A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of The Puppet Master, a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together with her fellow agents from Section 9, Kusanagi embarks on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity. Director Mamoru Oshii's award-winning cyber-tech thriller, based on the comic book by Shirow Masamune, is lauded as one of the leading Japanese animation films ever!. Brand new special features include: Full-length audio commentary of GHOST IN THE SHELL. Participants include: Mary Claypool (Animation Writer and English Language Scriptwriter of GHOST IN THE SHELL), Eric Calderon (Animation Producer and Writer), Richard Epcar (Voice of Batou in the GHOST IN THE SHELL franchise), Charles Solomon (Animation Historian and Critic) Accessing Section 9: 25 Years into the Future Featurette Landscapes & Dreamscapes The Art and Architecture of GHOST IN THE SHELL Featurette Included: 4K UHD disc containing the movie Blu-ray Bonus discs containing: Art by Matt Ferguson Special Features Audio Commentary - Full-length audio commentary of GHOST IN THE SHELL. Participants include: Mary Claypool (Animation Writer and English Language Scriptwriter of GHOST IN THE SHELL), Eric Calderon (Animation Producer and Writer), Richard Epcar (Voice of Batou in the GHOST IN THE SHELL franchise), Charles Solomon (Animation Historian and Critic) Accessing Section 9: 25 Years into the Future - Featurette (18:41) Landscapes & Dreamscapes The Art and Architecture of GHOST IN THE SHELL Featurette (10:49) Production Report Trailers Digital Works

• Bleach Series 14 Part 2 (Episodes 304-316) | DVD | (06/04/2015) from £20.00   |  Saving you £9.99 (49.95%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Ichigo vs Aizen: let the showdown for the sake of the two worlds begin! Humans and Soul Reapers realize their powerlessness against the astonishing might Aizen obtained through the Hogyoku. They once again owe their salvation to Ichigo back from his training between worlds. More mature and more power ful has the young man really reached a new stage of his evolution? Will he finally match for the relentless Captain Aizen?

• Ghost In The Shell Movie Double Pack (Ghost In The Shell, Ghost In The Shell: Innocence) Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (20/03/2017) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Mamoru Oshii's landmark Ghost in the Shell (1995) largely defined the cyberpunk genre and influenced the Matrix films in the U.S. The long-awaited sequel continues the adventures of Batou, Major Kusanagi's former assistant, who was left behind when she disappeared into the cyber-realm of the Net. With his new human partner, Togusa, Batou investigates a series of bloody murders involving gynoids, robots with sexual functions. The case leads them to the headquarters of the Locus Solus company, where Batou uncovers the evil secret behind the creation of the gynoids. Innocence includes some staggeringly beautiful CG images, especially a parade depicting characters from Chinese mythology. Oshii contrasts this glittering beauty with a Blade Runner-esque dystopia. But even his skill as a director can't disguise the fact that the underdeveloped story and flat characters are far less interesting than the opulent visuals. --Charles Solomon

• The Complete Adventures Of Dogtanian | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £14.98   |  Saving you £1.01 (6.74%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The classic series that broke audience records when it was broadcast from the CBBC 'Broom Cupboard' in 1985 comes to DVD in one complete set for the very first time!In the heady days of Louis XIII's France lives Dogtanian and three courageous Muskehounds - Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Pledged to a life of adventure, they are mavericks, fighting for justice despite their sometimes unorthodox methods.Chivalry, honour and companionship are all upheld as they battle against the forces of evil, legendary swordsmanship helping them escape danger in the nick of time....This is exciting story of a loyal, young, courageous pup and three debonair Muskehounds, fighting for honour and justice against the powerful Richelieu. They are a law unto themselves but forever faithfully follow their motto, 'One For All & All For One.'Box Set Comprises:Series 1 - Dogtanian And The Three Muskehounds Episodes 1- 26 Series 2 - The Return Of Dogtanian Episodes 1 - 26Dogtanian The TV Movie - One For All And All For One

• Mob Psycho 100 III - Season 3 - Limited Edition | Blu Ray | (03/06/2024) from £25.03   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  After foiling a world-threatening plot, Shigeo Mob Kageyama returns to tackle the more exhausting aspects of his mundane life-starting with filling out his school's nerve-racking career form. As he strives to continue forward on the path to maturity, Mob must resolve his emotional crises and reassess the naivety he has held on for so long.

• Bleach: Series 14 - Part 1 | DVD | (22/09/2014) from £20.00   |  Saving you £4.99 (24.95%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Ichigo returns from Hueco Mundo at last to battle Aizen. But in the face of Aizen's overwhelming power Ichigo begins to lose his will to fight. The Thirteen Court Guard Squads are there to support him and along with the Visoreds they launch a full-scale attack. Even Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto joins the fight attempting to incinerate Aizen in a blazing inferno. But is anything enough to stop the Soul Society's ultimate foe?

• Ghost In The Shell | Blu Ray | (20/03/2017) from £5.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The skilful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is The Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between The Terminator and a Playboy centrefold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Puppet Master." Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagi's final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity, and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles Solomon

• Howl's Moving Castle | DVD | (13/03/2006) from £14.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (53.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Set in a fantasy world, this animated love story centres on the cursed Sophie and a magician named Howl.

• Mob Psycho 100 III - Season 3 | Blu Ray | (03/06/2024) from £20.72   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  After foiling a world-threatening plot, Shigeo Mob Kageyama returns to tackle the more exhausting aspects of his mundane life-starting with filling out his school's nerve-racking career form. As he strives to continue forward on the path to maturity, Mob must resolve his emotional crises and reassess the naivety he has held on for so long.

• Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Complete Series Collection - Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (06/08/2018) from £41.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In the not so distant future, mankind has advanced to a state where complete body transplants from flesh to machine is possible. This allows for great increases in both physical and cybernetic prowess and blurring the lines between the two worlds. However, criminals can also make full use of such technology, leading to new and sometimes, very dangerous crimes. In response to such innovative new methods, the Japanese Government has established Section 9, an independently operating police unit which deals with such highly sensitive crimes. Led by Daisuke Aramaki and Motoko Kusanagi, Section 9 deals with such crimes over the entire social spectrum, usually with success. However, when faced with a new A level hacker nicknamed The Laughing Man, the team is thrown into a dangerous cat and mouse game, following the hacker's trail as it leaves its mark on Japan. Includes: INTERVIEW WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR) INTERVIEW WITH ATSUKO TANAKA (ACTRESS) INTERVIEW WITH OSAMU SAKA (ARAMAKI) INTERVIEW WITH YOKO KANNO (COMPOSER) INTERVIEW WITH AKIO OHTSUKA (BATOU) INTERVIEW WITH WAKABAYASHI KAZUHIRO (SOUND) INTERVIEW WITH KOICHI YAMADERA (TOGUSA) INTERVIEW WITH TAMAGAWA SAKIKO (TACHIKOMA) INTERVIEW WITH TERAOKA KENZI & TSUNEKI SINOBU (MECHANICAL DESIGNERS) INTERVIEW WITH KOJI TANAKA (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY),ENDO MAKOTO (3D DIRECTOR) INTERVIEW WITH JUNICHI FUJISAKI, YOSHIKI SAKURAI,NOBUTOSHI TERADO (SCREENPLAY) INTERVIEW WITH DAI SATO, SHOTARO SUGA (SCREENPLAY) INTERVIEW WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR) TRAILERTV SPOTS WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR) INTERVIEW WITH YUSUKE TAKEDA (ART DIRECTOR),HIROSHI KATO (CONCEPTUAL ARTIST) INTERVIEW WITH TAKAYUKI GOTO,TETSUYA NISHIO (CHARACTER DESIGN PART 1) INTERVIEW WITH TAKAYUKI GOTO,TETSUYA NISHIO (CHARACTER DESIGN PART 2) INTERVIEW WITH KENICHI TAKESHITA,TOSHIYUKI KONO (ANIMATION DIRECTORS) INTERVIEW WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR) TEXTLESS OPENING WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR),TORU OHKAWA (SAITO),TAKASKI ONOZUKA (PAZ), INTERVIEW WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR),SAKIKO TAMAGAWA (TACHIKOMA), YUTAKA NAKANO (ISHIKAWA) INTERVIEW WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR),ATSUKO TANAKA (MOTOKO), AKIO OHTSUKA (BATOU) INTERVIEW WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR),KOICHI YAMADERA (TOGUSA), TARO YAMAGUCHI (BORMA) INTERVIEW WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR),OSAMU SAKA (ARAMAKI),YOSHIKO SAKAIBARA (PRIME MINISTER KAYABUKI) INTERVIEW ARCHIVE INTERVIEW WITH KENJI KAMIYAMA (DIRECTOR),KEN NISHIDA (GOHDA), RIKIYA KOYAMA (KUZE)

• Devil May Cry | Blu Ray | (19/10/2009) from £19.79   |  Saving you £10.20 (51.54%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Cursed to live as both monster and man Dante must spend his life fighting the demonic forces of darkness. Brandishing his sword Rebellion and his always loaded guns Ebony and Ivory Dante is more than happy to send the demons back to hell - especially when there's money to be made. The wildly popular video game is now a series and this time there's no sympathy for the devil.

• Irezumi | Blu Ray | (21/06/2021) from £8.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Drawn from the pen of one of Japan's foremost writers of the 20th century, Junichiro Tanizaki (A Fool's Love, The Makioka Sisters), Irezumi is a stylish tale of lust, betrayal and revenge directed by Yasuzo Masumura (Giants and Toys, Blind Beast). Masumura's muse Ayako Wakao (The Blue Sky Maiden, Red Angel) stars as Otsuya, the daughter of a rich merchant, who is tempted by her lover, Shinsuke, a lowly employee of her father's, to elope. During their flight, Otsuya's beauty attracts the gaze of Seikichi, a mysterious master tattooist who sees her pristine white skin as the perfect canvas for his art. The image of the large demonic spider that he emblazons across Otsuya's back marks her as the property of another man, radically altering her relationships with all around her as her personality transforms under its influence. Available for the first time outside of Japan in a new 4K restoration, Irezumi sports some of Japanese cinema's most respected talent of its day both in front of and behind the camera. The bewitching cinematography by Kazuo Miyagawa (Rashomon, Ugetsu) captures the sensual atmosphere of the period setting, while the script by Kaneto Shindo (Onibaba, Kuroneko) lends a modern twist to this feverish meditation on obsession and the act of creation. Special Features High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation from a new 4K scan Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio Optional English subtitles Brand new audio commentary by Japanese cinema scholar David Desser Newly filmed introduction by Japanese cinema expert Tony Rayns Out of the Darkness, a brand new visual essay by Asian cinema scholar Daisuke Miyao Original Trailer Image Gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collectors' booklet featuring new writing by Thomas Lamarre and Daisuke Miyao

• Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Complete Series Collection - DVD | DVD | (06/08/2018) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In the not so distant future, mankind has advanced to a state where complete body transplants from flesh to machine is possible. This allows for great increases in both physical and cybernetic prowess and blurring the lines between the two worlds. However, criminals can also make full use of such technology, leading to new and sometimes, very dangerous crimes. In response to such innovative new methods, the Japanese Government has established Section 9, an independently operating police unit which deals with such highly sensitive crimes. Led by Daisuke Aramaki and Motoko Kusanagi, Section 9 deals with such crimes over the entire social spectrum, usually with success. However, when faced with a new A level hacker nicknamed The Laughing Man, the team is thrown into a dangerous cat and mouse game, following the hacker's trail as it leaves its mark on Japan.

• Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence | DVD | (27/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £30.99

  A wave of homicides is striking the community of humans and cyborgs in this stylish animation.

• Paprika | Blu Ray | (07/01/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Based on a novel by the noted Japanese science fiction writer Yasutaka Tsutui, the brilliant and unsettling feature Paprika continues director Satoshi Kon's exploration of the disturbingly permeable boundaries between dreams and reality. Techno-geek Kosaku Tokita invented the DC Mini to allow therapists to enter a patient's dreams and explore his unconscious, but an evil cabal uses the Mini to create a mass nightmare that causes multiple suicides. Psychotherapist Atsuko Chiba uses her alter-identity, "dream detective" Paprika, to intervene. Entering the nightmare, she witness a bizarre parade of appliances, toys, and kitsch objects: all of her intelligence and imagination are needed to escape this nightmare and its perpetrators. As he did in Millennium Actress and Paranoia Agent, Kon effortlessly carries the audience between reality and fantasy, confirming his reputation as one of the most talented and interesting directors working in animation today. (Contains violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon, Amazon.com

• Bleach Complete Series 12 - Zanpakuto: The Alternate Tale (Episodes 230-265) | DVD | (07/07/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £44.99

  A mysterious man has given physical form to the Zanpakuto of all captains and lieutenants of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. Newly liberated, the Zanpakuto wreak havoc upon the Soul Society and their former masters. Can Ichigo and the Thirteen Court Guard Squads rein them in before it's too late? More importantly, are they ready to uncover the truth, lies, and deceit that await them? The complete Zanpakut?: The Alternate Tale storyline collected here in its entirity (Episodes 230-265) acr.

• Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (01/10/2018) from £7.29   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  When machines learn to feel, who decides what is human? It is the year 2032 and Earth is a world where the few remaining humans coexist with artificial replicants, cyborgs and robots. Batou, a cyborg detective and his partner, Togusa are charged with investigating the bizarre case of a malfunctioning female sex droid that has murdered its owner. As they delve deeper into the investigation they are forced to confront violent Yakuza thugs, devious hackers, influential government bureaucrats and powerful corporate criminals. Painstakingly created by Production IG and director, Mamoru Oshii (G.I.T.S, Avalon, Patlabor) Innocence seamlessly combines groundbreaking 2-D and 3-D CG animation techniques to produce an action-packed, sci-fi fable of a solitary cyborg struggling to retain what's left of his humanity in a world where the human soul is gradually fading into obscurity.

• Ghost In The Shell 2.0 Redux | DVD | (26/10/2009) from £6.74   |  Saving you £16.24 (433.07%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Ghost In The Shell 2.0 (2 Disc)

• Porco Rosso | DVD | (30/01/2006) from £16.32   |  Saving you £3.67 (22.49%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Take flight with Porco Rosso. From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial manoeuvres this action-adventure from the world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humour courage and chivalry. When ""Marco"" - whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell - infuriates a band of sky pirates with his aerial heroics the pirates hire Curtis a renowned pilot with aspirations of Hollywood to down him in aerial combat. On the ground th