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Available August 12, 2008 on DVD! While there is a decided lack of rumble in School Rumble, there’s more hilarious humdingers than any single dinger can hum… Look that one up! And while there is a truck full of pigs, a giraffe, flying saucers and crazy dream sequences, none of that’s even close to what this show’s about. (Though I would probably watch that show, too!) Here’s what you need to know: Sophomore cutie Tenma is completely crushed on classmate Karasuma past the point of freakin’ out. Tough guy Harima, with his own delinquent style of freak, has a long-standing crush on Tenma… And Karasuma? Can you say clueless? He’s pretty much all about the curry. Mmm… Curry! With enough tangled triangles for an entire semester of geometry, just keep in mind… School Rumble – The absolutely funniest show you’ll ever see that’s not about anything that rumbles… Ever! Visit http://funimation.com/schoolrumble/ for more information.

Available August 12, 2008 on DVD! Sasami has an amazing secret: Magic courses through her veins! But the spunky fifth-grader is not alone, for all over the world girls and boys are awakening to their powers. Under the guise of the Cooking Club and with the guidance of Miss Washu, Sasami and her friends will learn to harness their newfound abilities and come to depend upon one another through thick and thin. From homeroom to the highest mountains of far distant realms, their journey will be one taken hand in hand. Welcome to the Magical Girls Club, where strange spells and the mysteries of the unseen are everyday things… And friendship is the most wonderful gift of all! Visit http://funimation.com/sasami/ for more information.

Available on July 29,2008 on DVD! Koyuki Tanaka was feeling the rut, though he’s only a teenager. Between the sheltered and stifling grind of school and the girls that spend their time not noticing him… Every day was just another day of being a total nobody. Enter Ryusuke: a local rock n’ roller haunted by a shady reputation. Together they form Beck, a dynamic band that just might be the salvation of the stagnant music scene. Sure, it’s going to take hard work and obsession to make it, but there’s something special in the sound. If the guys can stay true to their vision, the world awaits. Music can change your life, sometimes against your will. Just remember… When it’s live, anything can happen. Visit http://funimation.com/beck/ for more information.

Available July 29, 2008 on DVD! Rin can’t win. On the one hand he’s got more attention from the opposite sex than he can handle… On the other hand? He’s got more attention from the opposite sex than he can handle! And the competition among the girls is starting to get a little scary! Remember the innocent days of trips to the beach and attempting to win a man’s heart with some home cooking? Well, those days are over. Kidnappings, physical altercations and forced dates are the new order of the day, and unless Rin takes a stand and reels the girls in, people are going to get hurt… Visit http://funimation.com/shuffle/ for more information.

Available July 29, 2008 When two people meet, the meeting will change their lives in some way… The hearts of the holics interact with every being they encounter, sometimes willingly and sometimes unaware. As insecurity, jealousy and love all wind downward in the same psychic space, there are bound to be casualties. Watanuki’s confrontations with these truths are a constant, the boy intimately familiar with fates of the pained. Yet Yuko only waits for each tale to end… Though it can be argued that destiny is unceasing. There are moments of joy in even the darkest day, but there is always a price to pay… Visit http://funimation.com/yuko/ for more information.

Available Now on DVD! What happens when those charged with taking life begin to cherish it? From award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-Eda, Hana deconstructs the legend of the samurai with a delicate mix of laughter and emotion. The year is 1702. Peace has settled over the squalor of Edo and the swords of the once mighty samurai have been sheathed across Japan. In an era when dogs are more esteemed than the colorful peasants that inhabit the slums, Soza, a young warrior better with books than blades, is on a quest to avenge his murdered father and restore honor to his family name. As the blood debt looms, sensitive Soza must decide – To kill or not to kill? Amidst growing love, shattered honor and the simple beauty of the cherry blossom… Hana celebrates the joys of even the most difficult of lives. Visit http://www.funimation.com/hana for more information.

Available Now on DVD! In a crime ridden future, the streets of Tokyo are patrolled by RAPT, the organization responsible for maintaining peace and order. In this bleak world the citizenry are legally allowed to carry and wield firearms. But so are the criminals. It is RAPT’s purpose to dispense quick justice on those that would violate or abuse the law. But buried deep underground in secret labs, monsters of unimaginable terror are being forged using a new science, having their organic cells fused with machine parts creating the perfect enforcers to ensure a future devoid of free will. In response to the rising threat, four brave angels assume the responsibility to defend the defenseless and bring down the underground crime syndicates, as well as the corrupt leaders of RAPT. They are enigmas, but Jo, Sei, Amy, and Meg, are the best chance a wounded city has of freeing itself from an even darker future. Visit http://funimation.com/burstangel for more information

Available Now on DVD ! In a crime ridden future, the streets of Tokyo are patrolled by RAPT, the organization responsible for maintaining peace and order. In this bleak world the citizenry are legally allowed to carry and wield firearms. But so are the criminals. It is RAPT’s purpose to dispense quick justice on those that would violate or abuse the law. But buried deep underground in secret labs, monsters of unimaginable terror are being forged using a new science, having their organic cells fused with machine parts creating the perfect enforcers to ensure a future devoid of free will. In response to the rising threat, four brave angels assume the responsibility to defend the defenseless and bring down the underground crime syndicates, as well as the corrupt leaders of RAPT. They are enigmas, but Jo, Sei, Amy, and Meg, are the best chance a wounded city has of freeing itself from an even darker future. Visit http://funimation.com/burstangel for more information.

Available July 15, 2008 on DVD When the Shadow Angels invade after 12,000 years of slumber, humanity is held captive by fear and sheer alien dominance. Eleven years after the Great Catastrophe decimated the world, most of those left alive are scavengers, dirty and starving in the streets. There is hope, however - Mechanical Angel Aquarion! Powered by three souls intertwined, a rare breed of pilot takes the controls. Known as Elements, one among them must rise if mankind is to survive. Prophecy is being fulfilled as the end of the world approaches… Through a swirling cloud of love, betrayal, loss and destiny, the last hope for the new century arrives and takes flight! Visit http://funimation.com/aquarion/ for more information.

Available July 15, 2008 on DVD Goku is dead, victim of a deadly virus. Last of the Z Warriors to pass, the Super Saiyan’s death has left the Earth far more vulnerable than ever before. With no one left to protect the planet, Androids 17 and 18 arrive to terrorize the great cities, plunging all into darkness where the inhabitants cower in fear. Is there no hope left in this apocalyptic horror? Is this the end? Goku’s son, Gohan, is now a man, and with an extraordinary young teenager named Trunks by his side, the two determine to face off against the threat. But as tragedy follows upon tragedy, the world around Trunks is fast collapsing and there seems no check to the evil of the Androids. This is the story of the future that never was. Visit http://funimation.com/dragonballz/ for more information.

Available July 8, 2008 on DVD From cutting classes to brawling in the streets, Yusuke Urameshi is not your typical role model. In fact, this kid’s nothing more than a fourteen-year-old delinquent with a talent for trouble. But in a single selfless act Yusuke dies while saving another. For such noble sacrifice he is given a second chance at life, but it’s to be a life far different than the one left behind. Now a Spirit Detective, the young man must track down demons and humans alike who desire to rule over the three realms of reality. Visit http://www.funimation.com/yuyuhakusho/ for more information

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An entire world exists unseen, a world that can be accessed only by the mind… the Wired World. A place of freedom. And occasionally a place of death. Souma Toru knows the land of the logged-in well, for he and his fearless gang of hackers once had the run of the place. But as tragedy came to call and the group disbanded, he was forced to join the ranks of FLAK: a military organization charged with protecting the hidden data paradise deep within the vast network of servers. Indentured into service and out for revenge, Toru cannot let go of the dead of the past even as a ghost of the present takes shape. Torn with the loneliness and confusion of being trapped between two worlds, there is only one question… What is reality?

An entire world exists unseen, a world that can be accessed only by the mind… the Wired World. A place of freedom. And occasionally a place of death. Souma Toru knows the land of the logged-in well, for he and his fearless gang of hackers once had the run of the place. But as tragedy came to call and the group disbanded, he was forced to join the ranks of FLAK: a military organization charged with protecting the hidden data paradise deep within the vast network of servers. Indentured into service and out for revenge, Toru cannot let go of the dead of the past even as a ghost of the present takes shape. Torn with the loneliness and confusion of being trapped between two worlds, there is only one question… What is reality?

What happens when those charged with taking life begin to cherish it? From award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-Eda, Hana is a dark comedy that deconstructs the legend of the samurai with a delicate mix of laughter and emotion. The year is 1702. Peace has settled over the squalor of Edo and the swords of the once mighty samurai have been sheathed across Japan. In an era when dogs are more esteemed than the colorful peasants that inhabit the slums, Soza, a young warrior better with books than blades, is on a quest to avenge his murdered father and restore honor to his family name. As the blood debt looms, sensitive Soza must decide - To kill or not to kill? Amidst growing love, shattered honor and the simple beauty of the cherry blossom… Hana celebrates the joys of even the most difficult of lives.

An entire world exists unseen, a world that can be accessed only by the mind… the Wired World. A place of freedom. And occasionally a place of death. Souma Toru knows the land of the logged-in well, for he and his fearless gang of hackers once had the run of the place. But as tragedy came to call and the group disbanded, he was forced to join the ranks of FLAK: a military organization charged with protecting the hidden data paradise deep within the vast network of servers. Indentured into service and out for revenge, Toru cannot let go of the dead of the past even as a ghost of the present takes shape. Torn with the loneliness and confusion of being trapped between two worlds, there is only one question… What is reality?

An entire world exists unseen, a world that can be accessed only by the mind… the Wired World. A place of freedom. And occasionally a place of death. Souma Toru knows the land of the logged-in well, for he and his fearless gang of hackers once had the run of the place. But as tragedy came to call and the group disbanded, he was forced to join the ranks of FLAK: a military organization charged with protecting the hidden data paradise deep within the vast network of servers. Indentured into service and out for revenge, Toru cannot let go of the dead of the past even as a ghost of the present takes shape. Torn with the loneliness and confusion of being trapped between two worlds, there is only one question… What is reality?

An entire world exists unseen, a world that can be accessed only by the mind… the Wired World. A place of freedom. And occasionally a place of death. Souma Toru knows the land of the logged-in well, for he and his fearless gang of hackers once had the run of the place. But as tragedy came to call and the group disbanded, he was forced to join the ranks of FLAK: a military organization charged with protecting the hidden data paradise deep within the vast network of servers. Indentured into service and out for revenge, Toru cannot let go of the dead of the past even as a ghost of the present takes shape. Torn with the loneliness and confusion of being trapped between two worlds, there is only one question… What is reality?

An entire world exists unseen, a world that can be accessed only by the mind… the Wired World. A place of freedom. And occasionally a place of death. Souma Toru knows the land of the logged-in well, for he and his fearless gang of hackers once had the run of the place. But as tragedy came to call and the group disbanded, he was forced to join the ranks of FLAK: a military organization charged with protecting the hidden data paradise deep within the vast network of servers. Indentured into service and out for revenge, Toru cannot let go of the dead of the past even as a ghost of the present takes shape. Torn with the loneliness and confusion of being trapped between two worlds, there is only one question… What is reality?

An entire world exists unseen, a world that can be accessed only by the mind… the Wired World. A place of freedom. And occasionally a place of death. Souma Toru knows the land of the logged-in well, for he and his fearless gang of hackers once had the run of the place. But as tragedy came to call and the group disbanded, he was forced to join the ranks of FLAK: a military organization charged with protecting the hidden data paradise deep within the vast network of servers. Indentured into service and out for revenge, Toru cannot let go of the dead of the past even as a ghost of the present takes shape. Torn with the loneliness and confusion of being trapped between two worlds, there is only one question… What is reality?

While there is a decided lack of rumble in School Rumble, there’s more hilarious humdingers than any single dinger can hum… Look that one up! And while there is a truck full of pigs, a giraffe, flying saucers and crazy dream sequences, none of that’s even close to what this show’s about. (Though I would probably watch that show, too!) Here’s what you need to know: Sophomore cutie Tenma is completely crushed on classmate Karasuma past the point of freakin’ out. Tough guy Harima, with his own delinquent style of freak, has a long-standing crush on Tenma… And Karasuma? Can you say clueless? He’s pretty much all about the curry. Mmm… Curry! With enough tangled triangles for an entire semester of geometry, just keep in mind… School Rumble – The absolutely funniest show you’ll ever see that’s not about anything that rumbles… Ever!

Ten years ago, the gateway to the Realm of the Gods and the Realm of the Demons was opened. Soon afterwards, the gods and the demons began migrating to our world. Now there are places where gods, demons and humans all study together… Such as our school, Verbena Academy. Meet Rin, a normal high school guy who is the envy of every other man in town. You see, he’s lucky enough to live with and be pampered by the sweet, beautiful Kaede. It’s just a day like any other when two new transfer students show up in class: Sia, Princess of the Gods and Nerine, Princess of the Demons. Now Rin’s luck is about to change, for he has been chosen to take one of their hands in marriage! Talk about envy! Whether down the hall, next door or from another realm, girls seem to be everywhere… And they all want Rin for themselves! Which girl would you choose?

There is no such thing as coincidence, there is only the inevitable… Watanuki has been haunted by dark spirits his entire life, a curse flowing through his bloodline preventing peace. When his incessant demons drag him to the ornate door of the Dimensional Witch Yuko, he meets a mystical woman of insight and luxury, quick to help those in a bind… For a fee! One might very well end up paying with their soul! To be free of his visions, Watanuki will work in her shop of dreams and wishes. There is always a price to pay…

It’s time for more Bastardly Branding, and this time the Action Bastard Bastard Rod’s at stake! But when Shin jumps into the action a bit premature, the susceptible stripling may have doomed himself to be a no-rod boy living a lonely no-rod life… Urged on to ‘fess up for forgiveness, Shin’s got to place the fate of his Bastard Rod in Mitzi’s hands.

While there is a decided lack of rumble in School Rumble, there’s more hilarious humdingers than any single dinger can hum… Look that one up! And while there is a truck full of pigs, a giraffe, flying saucers and crazy dream sequences, none of that’s even close to what this show’s about. (Though I would probably watch that show, too!) Here’s what you need to know: Sophomore cutie Tenma is completely crushed on classmate Karasuma past the point of freakin’ out. Tough guy Harima, with his own delinquent style of freak, has a long-standing crush on Tenma… And Karasuma? Can you say clueless? He’s pretty much all about the curry. Mmm… Curry! With enough tangled triangles for an entire semester of geometry, just keep in mind… School Rumble – The absolutely funniest show you’ll ever see that’s not about anything that rumbles… Ever!

The long sought-after Rin is being pulled in a million different directions, and he just might go crazy from the emotional whirlwind. Crushes and competition are temporarily set aside as poor little Primula becomes deathly ill. The heavy truth about the girl’s sad life is unveiled as the gang travels to the Realm of the Demons, hopefully to help with the healing. Everything is already confusing enough, and now Asa can’t keep from passing out! What is up with this group of girls? Throw in a convoluted tale of cloned cuties created in labs, and it’s a wonder that Rin has any time for himself…

Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no normal bandits. They were once Samurai, who during the war integrated their living cells with machines to become dangerous weapons now appearing more machine than man. Absolute power corrupts, and their reign of terror is increasing its hold on the countryside. But one group of villagers has had enough, deciding to hire samurai to protect their village. Kirara is a young priestess who travels to the city seeking out protection. One by one, she encounters brave samurai that the war has left behind. These men of skill and valor are each unique and not without their quirks. But can they come together as one to defend the helpless village?

The Great Kanto Desert is a miserable place with temperatures that soar to unbelievable levels during the day and drop below freezing at night. But it wasn’t always this way. It once was inhabited by the greatest of civilizations, but those people fell due to their own wickedness. The few remaining survivors still haven’t learned their lesson… Without law and order, bandits and madmen roam the sands, seeking any treasure or form of power. When a wealthy family has the key to a valuable treasure stolen from them they enlist the services of Desert Punk, the greatest treasure hunter, debt collector, and handyman the desert has to offer. He’s never once failed to complete a mission, and he doesn’t intend to begin now. However a beautiful, voluptuous woman named Junko has other ideas. Desert Punk’s greatest enemy might be his own hormones!

The year is 1614. Japan has been united under the Tokugawa Shoguns and the land is begining to feel at peace. Two remote ninja clans, the Koga and the Iga, are ancient enemies but have long been bound by a peace agreement forbidding them to fight. The heirs to the leadership of both clans have fallen in love but a tragic fate awaits them. A cruel plot is set by the Shogun to wipe these two clans from existence by breaking the peace agreement and forcing the two clans to battle. Five Ninjas of each the Koga and Iga clans will battle against each other to the death. As a great war begins it brings the two young heirs together again. But this time as enemies.

War is hell. Salvation is fleeting… As the thunder of war reaches a deafening pitch, all the souls wrapped up in the conflict and prophecy are making preparations to face their destiny head on. The People’s Army seeks to solidify its base of power, yet the Holy Emperor still has some moves of his own! The Imperial fleet rushes forward to take on the growing People’s Army, both sides stoic and unflinching, determined to achieve their goals despite the cost. Two men – Opposite sides of the same heart. Two blades – One seeking peace, the other only victory. As sanity flees from the battlefield of space, Cleo and Vetti will be released, one upon the other. Prophecy is realized as great heroes bear the burdens set upon them by fate. And in the flames, two lovers will embrace…