from VIZ Media:
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced their list of DVD titles scheduled for release in April 2010. This includes the final box set release of Nana, the next episodic releases of the popular Bleach and Naruto: Shippuden series, and the latest box set release of Naruto: Shippuden. Also releasing is the live action feature film, K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces, from VIZ Pictures. VIZ Media DVD titles are distributed (in English) in the U.S and Mexico by Warner Home Video and in Canada by Allegro.
New Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden Releases Include:
Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 2 Special Edition
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $69.97 US / $99.99 CAN
Available April 20
Team Kakashi is joined by Team Guy in their pursuit of Gaara’s kidnappers, Deidara and Sasori, but their way to the Akatsuki hideout is fraught with familiar enemies and deadly traps. Once inside, Sakura and Granny Chiyo must take on Chiyo’s own grandson, the puppet master Sasori, whose complex tricks and genius puppetry demand every last ounce of Chiyo’s and Sakura’s strength and skill to counter. Meanwhile, Naruto and Kakashi take off after Deidara, who is once again on the run with Gaara in tow… The Special Edition Box Set contains 13 episodes on 3 discs, exclusive art card, and a collectible Naruto: Shippuden Mininja figure (Deidara).
Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 2 Standard Edition
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $49.95 US / $71.99 CAN
Available April 20
DVD-only collection featuring 13 episodes on 3 discs. Exclusive art card and collectible figure not included.
Naruto: Shippuden Volume 8
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available April 6
Supported by Naruto’s powerful chakra, Granny Chiyo performs the Reanimation Ninjutsu to revive Gaara, but the cost is high. Back in the Leaf Village, Kakashi must spend time in the hospital to recover from his use of the Mangekyo Sharingan. With two open spots on Team Kakashi, Naruto is prepared to recruit some of his friends from the village. But unbeknownst to him, the replacements are being chosen by the village elders, and at least one of them he’s really going to hate! Episodes 31-34.
Naruto Uncut Season 2 Volume 2 Box Set
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $39.97 US / $57.99 CAN
Available April 27
The destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village has been averted, but at great cost. While the village mourns, a new menace arrives in the form of Sasuke’s brother, Itachi Uchiha — but why is he after Naruto? Then Jiraiya whisks Naruto away on a training journey to find the legendary kunoichi Tsunade, who’s been selected to become the new Hokage. But they’d better hurry, because Orochimaru is looking for her as well!
For more information on Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden, please visit NARUTO.com.
Additional VIZ Media DVD releases include:
Nana Box Set 4
Rated “M” for Mature
MSRP: $59.90 US/ $85.99 CAN
Available April 13
Life is a whirlwind — will the Nanas make it through the storm without each other? As if Blast’s debut wasn’t causing enough stress, Takumi and Nana K.’s announcement sends everyone reeling, but none more than Nana O. and Reira. While Reira turns to Shin for comfort, Nana is drawn to Yasu and his calm understanding, leaving her questioning her relationship with Ren. Nana K. meanwhile is happily nesting in her new home, but her continued estrangement from Nana O. weighs heavily on her heart. Contains episodes 35-47.
For more information on Nana, please visit nana.viz.com.
Bleach Volume 27
Rated “T” for Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available April 20
With the Bounts defeated, Ichigo and his friends settle down to what they think will be an ordinary life of school and battling Hollows. But things take a turn for the unusual when a new student arrives at school who seems to know all about Ichigo — including the Hollow within him that’s getting stronger all the time. With a menacing Spiritual Pressure descending on Karakura Town, Isshin and Urahara are worried that someone is creating an army of Arrancar — Hollows with Soul Reaper powers — and that someone may be former Soul Reaper captain Sosuke Aizen! Episodes: 110 thru 113.
For more information on Bleach, please visit BLEACH.viz.com.
From VIZ Pictures (Live Action Feature Films):
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
MSRP: $24.92 US/ $35.99 CAN
Available April 20
It is 1949 in Japan, in a world where World War II never happened and the nobility system is still in place. Heikichi, a circus acrobat, is deceived by “The Fiend (Kaijin) with Twenty Faces” and is set up to take the fall for the phantom thief. Now, Heikichi must wage war against K-20. Directed by Shimako Sato, starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Takako Matsu, and Toru Nakamura.
For more information on VIZ Pictures titles please visit VIZ-Pictures.com.