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 March 2010. This includes the final box set release of Honey and Clover, the next installments of the Pokémon Elements series, as well as the latest episodic releases of the popular Bleach and Naruto: Shippuden series. Also releasing is the live action feature film — Hisashi Tenmyouya: Samurai Nouveau 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.
Honey and Clover Box Set 3
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $59.90 US / $85.99 CAN
Available March 16
Yuta returns from his journey of self-discovery only to find everyone around him deep in their own struggles to shape their futures. Ayumi finds herself increasingly included in projects involving Takumi and Rika, and the strain is breaking her. Far away in America, Shinobu and his brother’s endless quest for money finally helps them achieve their ultimate goal, while back home Hagumi must face the devastating consequences of an accident that could change her life forever. Can the pursuit of happiness and the pursuit of art ever be one and the same?
Contains Season 2, Episodes 1-12. For more information on Honey and Clover, please visit honeyandclover.viz.com.
Shonen Jump releases include:
Bleach Volume 26
Rated “T” for Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 23
The Bount leader Jin Kariya has obtained the Jokai Crest and is absorbing its immense power. While Ichigo and the others rest and prepare for their next battle, the Soul Reapers are warned by Rantao that there are many Crests within the Seireitei, and all may explode if Kariya’s Crest is released. Head Captain Yamamoto mobilizes all Soul Reapers to find and seal the remaining Crests. Then, atop Sokyoku Hill, Ichigo faces Kariya in their final clash!
Contains episodes 105-109. For more information on Bleach, please visit bleach.viz.com.
Naruto: Shippuden Volume 7
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 9
In their battle with Sasori, Granny Chiyo and Sakura must make life-or-death choices to bring the puppet master down. Outside the Akatsuki hideout, Team Guy have fought the copies of themselves to the point of exhaustion, but Rock Lee’s plan sets fire to their fighting spirits. Meanwhile, Naruto and Kakashi have caught up to Deidara, and Kakashi prepares to unleash his newest jutsu — the Mangekyo Sharingan!
Contains episodes 27-30. For more information on Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden, please visit naruto.com.
Pokémon releases include:
Pokémon Elements, Volume 9: Ghost
Rated “A” for All Ages
MSRP: $9.98 US / $14.99 CAN
Available March 23
Pokémon Elements, Volume 10: Rock
Rated “A” for All Ages
MSRP: $9.98 US / $14.99 CAN
Available March 23
Following the Pokémon All Star series set, the Pokémon Elements collection consists of the most important episodes commemorating the different types of Pokémon characters. Each disc showcases a Pokémon type with three all-time favorite episodes.
From VIZ Pictures (Live Action Feature Films):
Hisashi Tenmyouya: Samurai Nouveau, NEW PEOPLE Artist Series Volume 4
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 9
A graphic designer turned contemporary artist, Hisashi Tenmyouya brings his own style of NEO-Traditional Japanese Painting to the art world. Tenmyouya reveals his soul through melding of modern urban subjects with traditional methods of painting.
For more information on VIZ Pictures, please visit viz-pictures.com.