VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES
THE RELEASE OF MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE
SPIRIT ANIME SERIES ON DVD AND BLU-RAY
Complete Anime
Fantasy Action Adventure From Production I.G. To Be Released On DVD And Blu-ray
San Francisco, CA, August 21, 2014 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the
largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, delivers the
riveting anime action fantasy series about a wandering warrior and a fallen
prince to fans with the home media release of MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT
on August 26th.
The 26-episode series, based on a bestselling collection of Japanese fantasy novels
by author Nahoko Uehashi, is rated ‘TV-14’ and will be offered on 4 discs
available on DVD and Blu-ray formats. The series will carry a DVD MSRP of
$44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN; Blu-ray MSRP will be $54.97 U.S. / $66.15 CAN. The
series will also be available for digital download from a range of top media
content providers including Apple iTunes, GooglePlay, Amazon Instant Video,
PlayStation Network and the Xbox Marketplace on August 26th (English dubbed version) and
on September 2nd (Japanese with English subtitles).
The Blu-ray release features episodes presented in
full 1080p High Definition 16x9 video, along with dubbed English and Japanese 2.0 dialogue as
well as English subtitle options. The DVD edition features 16x9 Standard Definition
video and available English and Japanese 2.0 audio and English subtitle options.
Special bonus features for both sets include series trailers, a MORIBITO:
GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT promotional
film, a “Pilot” production film, the series’ official press conference and
discussion panels, as well as clean opening and closing segments.
Young Prince Chagum has been suspected of demonic possession by court advisors who see only one solution: death. But his salvation may lie in the hands of Balsa, the spear-wielding bodyguard from Kanbal, the kingdom across the mountains. Her vow to save eight worthy souls has led her to the imperiled Chagum and into the mystery of the water spirit, a mystical entity that may hold the key to saving millions of lives from drought. Her skill and tenacity are legendary, but can she fend off an entire empire?
“MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT is a thrilling anime
series with some beautifully rendered artwork and a well developed plot from
Production IG that North American action and fantasy fans will not want to
miss,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Animation Marketing Manager. “The stage is
set for lots of drama and action as Prince Chagum and his bodyguard journey
through dangerous realm to uncover the Prince’s mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit. We look forward to fans making this new
release a riveting addition to their personal anime collections.”
For more information on MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT or other anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit: www.VIZ.com.
For more information on MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT or other anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit: www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered
in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the
best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's
largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive
library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the
United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga
anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and
INUYASHA, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly
properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all
ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs,
animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and
a variety of consumer products.
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