Aniplex of America to Release ANOHANA THE MOVIE on Blu-ray and DVD

: 10 June 2014

Contents of the ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE- Collectors’ Edition Blu-ray, DVD & CD Combo Set. Photo courtesy of Aniplex of America. © ANOHANA PROJECT

Collectors’ Edition BD/DVD/CD Combo Set, Standard Edition Blu-ray and Standard Edition DVD on July 15th Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: anohana.jp (Japan), aniplexusa.com/anohanamovie (US) Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki Aniplex of America has announced plans to release ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE- (????????????????????, Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Boku-tachi wa Mada Shiranai., 2013) on both Blu-ray and DVD on July 15th. This movie adaptation of the popular original anime series will be featured in a Collectors’ Edition (Blu-ray, DVD & CD Combo Set), Standard Edition Blu-ray, and Standard Edition DVD. All SKUs will be available in the U.S., Canada, Central and South Americas.

Aniplex of America has screened the ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE- across North America including 28 U.S. and 35 Canadian theaters this past January and the film proved to be extremely popular as numerous showings were sold out and many requests for additional screenings from fans in various cities continued to come in. In ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE-, fans can once again join the members of the Super Peace Busters as they gather to remember their dear friend Menma one year after their emotional reunion. The story beautifully incorporates highlights from the TV series as well as demonstrating Jinta and the rest of the group slowly coming to terms with their past and looking toward their futures together. The film is sure to be a heartwarming experience for both fans that are new to Anohana and fans that have followed the TV series alike. All three editions include the feature film in the original Japanese language with both English and Spanish subtitles. The bonus contents feature the textless opening (Special O.A. Version), the theatrical trailers, and TV commercial collections. The Collectors’ Edition also features a compilation music CD (including the theme song by GALILEO GALILEI “Circle Game”), a set of 4 memorial postcards, a double-sided Menma poster, and a deluxe booklet all encased in an exclusive box illustrated by the character designer Masayoshi Tanaka. The ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE- Collectors’ Edition will be distributed in limited quantities and will be sold only while supplies last. About ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE- Are your “friends” from back then, still your “friends” now? This is a story of one summer miracle. Due to a tragic accident during their childhood that took the life of one of their friends, 5 friends grew apart from one another. One summer day “Menma,” their friend who passed away, appears before them. She tells them that she must have a wish granted in order to pass on to the afterlife. But, she cannot remember what that wish is. The friends meet once more to figure out how to help “Menma.” Time that stood still begins to slowly move once more... why did “Menma” come back?

ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE- Collectors’ Edition (Blu-ray, DVD & CD Combo Set) Street Date: July 15, 2014 SKU #: AOA-5101 UPC: 850527003738 SRP: $79.98 BD & DVD Features • Language: Japanese • Subtitles: English & Spanish • Total Run Time: Approx. 99 min. • Rating: 13UP • Textless Opening (Special O.A. Version) • Theatrical Trailers • TV CM Collections Collectors’ Edition Exclusive Bonus Materials* • Compilation Music CD (including the theme song “Circle Game” by GALILEO GALILEI) • Memorial Postcard Set • Double-sided Menma Poster • Deluxe Booklet • Box Illustrated by MASAYOSHI TANAKA (Character Design) *Bonus contents subject to change. ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE- Standard Edition Blu-ray Street Date: July 15, 2014 SKU #: AOA-5102 UPC: 850527003974 SRP: $49.98 BD Features • Language: Japanese • Subtitles: English & Spanish • Total Run Time: Approx. 99 min. • Rating: 13UP • Textless Opening (Special O.A. Version) • Theatrical Trailers • TV CM Collections ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY THE MOVIE- Standard Edition DVD Street Date: July 15, 2014 SKU #: AOA-5103 UPC: 850527003981 SRP: $39.98 DVD Features • Language: Japanese • Subtitles: English & Spanish • Total Run Time: Approx. 99 min. • Rating: 13UP • Textless Opening (Special O.A. Version) • Theatrical Trailers • TV CM Collections All editions of ANOHANA THE MOVIE can be pre-ordered and purchased at Right Stuf: Collectors’ Edition Standard Edition Blu-ray Standard Edition DVD ANOHANA THE MOVIE Blu-rays and DVDs are also available from Aniplex’s official retailers (including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle).

About Aniplex of America Inc.

Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. Aniplex of America has launched fan-favorite DVD and Blu-Ray releases such as BAKEMONOGATARI, DURARARA!!, PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, THE GARDEN OF SINNERS and BLUE EXORCIST. The company`s ever-growing line-up of shows includes our most recent titles, SWORD ART ONLINE, MAGI, BLAST OF TEMPEST, OREHURA and VIVIDRED OPERATION.

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