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A classic Studio Ghibli movie will be back in print this summer. Shout Factory is releasing a Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray of Grave of the Fireflies on July 8. Unlike many Ghibli movies, the 1989 film directed by Isao Takahata isn't exactly suitable for the whole family. Rated PG-13 due to blood and gore, this dark journey is set during the final days of World War II in Japan. Grave of the Fireflies Limited Edition Steelbook is up for preorder for only $23 at Walmart.While films produced by Studio Ghibli regularly focus on fantasy and contain environmentalism themes, Grave of...

One of the most notable premium manga releases of the past year is on sale for nearly 50% off at Amazon. Vagabond Definitive Edition Vol. 1, a gorgeous 728-page hardcover published by Viz Media in January, is up for grabs for just $29.79 (was $55). This massive display-worthy book collects the first three volumes in Takehiko Inoue's legendary series that's widely regarded as one of the best manga within its genre.If you've never read it, Vagabond follows the tale of Shinmen Takezou through 16th-century Japan. Also known as the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, the manga is a fictionalized account of...

Delicious in Dungeon fans looking to pass the time while waiting for Season 2 of Netflix's breakout anime hit to arrive should check out the manga the series is based on. Following the massive success of Season 1 of the anime adaptation, Yen Press released a decorative box set edition of Ryoko Kui's manga of the same name. Delicious in Dungeon: The Complete Box Set launched in December with a lofty $225 list price, but Amazon currently has a limited-time deal that drops the price of the full 14-volume series to $140. The 38% discount is the best we've seen,...

Anime shows inspired by video games aren't exactly in short supply, but if there's one series that best captures the power fantasy of an MMORPG, it's Solo Leveling. For fans looking to own the show's first set of episodes, Solo Leveling: Season One is getting a Blu-ray release on July 22, and preorders are available now exclusively at Crunchyroll and Amazon, with a $70 standard edition and a $90 Limited Edition up for grabs. Like almost every anime Blu-ray release, you can expect these to be discounted soon as well, and you'll have to pay $7 in shipping if your...

Attack on Titan fans can preorder a very special box set of books and other goodies at Amazon right now. Kodansha Comics will publish the English translation of Attack on Titan: Fly and Volume 35 of the manga on June 3. Attack on Titan: Fly is a gorgeous hardcover art book that celebrates the entire run of the popular manga-turned-anime, and Volume 35 is only available in English as part of this limited-edition release. Attack on Titan 35: Fly Collector's Box Set retails for $250, but keep in mind you won't be charged for your preorder until your order ships...

Studio Ghibli fans can expand their Blu-ray collection for cheap this week thanks to Amazon's deals on the popular Limited Edition Steelbooks. Many of the Japanese animated studio's best films are available for $19 or less. The best part about Studio Ghibli's Steelbook Editions is that each one has the same design aesthetic, so they look great next to each other regardless of how you choose to display the colorful cases.Studio Ghibli Movies on Blu-ray - Limited Edition SteelbooksPonyo: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $15 ($27)Porco Rosso: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $17.89 ($27)From Up on Poppy Hill: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) --...

Yoshiyuki Tomino's Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the most important anime series of all time, introducing audiences worldwide to the "real robot" mecha genre and kicking off the sprawling Gundam franchise that remains popular today. While the 1979 anime series and its truncated movie trilogy adaptation are still excellent watches, one of the best ways to experience the story is the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Manga series, which was written and drawn by the anime's character artist and animation director, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and ran from 2001-2011. The manga is getting a new six-volume Deluxe Edition re-release later this...

Dandadan was one of 2024's breakout anime hits, and while we'll have to wait a while for Season 2, you can at least rewatch the first batch of episodes with a new Blu-ray release dropping on June 10. Dandadan Season 1 is up for preorder for $24.49 (was $35) at Amazon and Walmart. There's also a Collector's Edition Blu-ray that includes a bunch of extra goodies for $65. Unlike the standard edition, the Collector's Edition isn't discounted at this time, but with Amazon's and Walmart's preorder price guarantees, your order total will automatically be adjusted to the lowest price offered...

Devil May Cry's anime adaptation launched on Netflix last week, and between all of the demon-slaying and quips, the standout episode of the first season is a surprisingly whimsical origin story of the characters Mary Arkham--AKA Lady--and the show's primary antagonist, the Rabbit. Featuring two contrasting animation styles, the episode explores the motivations behind these characters, and it does so without any dialogue for the bulk of its runtime.Speaking with GameSpot, showrunner Adi Shankar said the decision to paint the Demon Realm as a more magical reality was inspired by his childhood in Calcutta, India. "When I was a kid,...