Gantz Complete Collection

Label:

MVM

Certificate:

18

Format:

DVD

Discs:

7

Running time:

325 mins approx

Video:

16.9 anamorphic

Sound:

English, Japanese

Subtitles:

English

Release date:

12th July 2010

RRP:

£39.99 - Amazon - Play - MVM

Brief synopsis:

While waiting to catch a subway train home from school, 16-year-old Kei Kurono sees an old childhood friend, Masaru Kato, on the railway platform. Suddenly, a drunken homeless man falls on to the tracks. Despite the number of witnesses who could help, only Kato goes to his aid. Recognising his former friend, Kato calls for Kurono's assistance in rescuing the man. Together they manage to get the man to safety, but in doing so they are hit by an incoming express train and killed instantly. Seconds later, with no idea of how it has happened, Kurono and Kato find themselves in an unfurnished apartment in Tokyo in the company of several strangers, a dog and a large, black spherical object they are told is the Gantz.

It transpires that all the people in the room have recently died and have been given a second lease of life, "resurrected" by the Gantz. As Kurono and Kato are trying to come to terms with their situation, they witness the transference to the room of a naked girl, the victim of an apparent suicide. It is soon revealed that a new life comes at a price. Their reprieve from death's clutches is dependent upon one thing – to remain alive they must follow the Gantz's instructions to seek out and destroy alien life forms known to be hiding on earth. Failure to comply will result in a second, permanent death. But what is the Gantz, where did it come from, how is it able to resurrect humans and what does it want? These questions and many more occupy the minds of the two friends as they head out with the others on a mission from which not everyone will return. A relative veteran of the group, a youth named Joichiro Nishi, knows at least some of the answers, but he proves to be reluctant to share his information.

Gantz Complete Collection will be available from most high streets and online retailers from 12th July 2010.

Gunparade March Collection

Label:

MVM

Certificate:

12

Format:

DVD

Discs:

3

Running time:

300 mins approx

Video:

4:3

Sound:

English 2.0, Japanese 2.0

Subtitles:

English (Full dialogue or signs only)

Release date:

7th June 2010

RRP:

£29.99 - Amazon - Play - MVM

Brief synopsis:

Inspired by the successful Playstation game “Takidou Gensou Gun Parade March”, Gunparade March follows Atsushi Hayami, a 15-year-old boy who is drafted - along with nearly every other teenager - to fight against a malicious alien enemy. The war against the Genjuu, insect-like creatures from another planet, began 50 years prior during the latter years of WWII and so the soldiers currently fighting the war were not alive for its inception. As a pilot in the 5121 squadron, Atsushi pilots a giant humanoid war machine and tries to balance the fate of humankind with the trials and tribulations of growing up.

Gunparade March Collection is available now from most high streets and online retailers. Previous SFL reviews of this series can be found here, here and here.

Desert Punk Complete Series Box Set

Label:

MVM

Certificate:

15

Format:

DVD

Discs:

7

Running time:

650 mins approx

Video:

4:3

Sound:

English 5.1, Japanese 2.0

Subtitles:

English

Release date:

12th July 2010

RRP:

£49.99 - Amazon - Play - MVM

Brief synopsis:

The Great Kanto Desert is a place of extremes where a hero dies an anonymous death and a villain goes down in a blaze of glory. And then there's this guy... Meet Kanta Mizuno. He's not your typical hero and his methods are not always honourable, but he's the closest thing to a good guy the desert's got. Self proclaimed as the "Desert Punk," he's out to make a name for himself as the best handyman for hire. No job is too tough, no opponent too nefarious - once Desert Punk's on the job, it's as good as done!

Desert Punk Complete Series Box Set will be available from most high streets and online retailers from 12th July 2010. Previous SFL reviews of this series can be found here and here.