Relive one of the most exciting seasons of anime in recent years withAttack on Titan, Season 3, Part 1, now available on Blu-ray through FUNimation. This lore-heavy season reveals a ton of important facts in the story’s mysterious mythology while also factoring in intense action, political intrigue, and unforgettable characters. It’s worth a watch for Kenny the Ripper alone, but there’s so,somuch more to enjoy here.
And in addition to our review ofAttack on TitanSeason 3, Part 1, we’ve rounded up a trio of sports drama anime titles in preparation for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. These include the rugby storyAll Out!, the surprising tale about competitive badminton players inHanebado!, and the Season 3 saga of continuing swimming series,Free! Dive to the Future. All that and more follow below!
For the uninitiated, FUNimation is a U.S. company known for their dubs and domestic distribution of Japanese anime. So all of the reviews you’re about to check out are for the dub version of each anime, though some Blu-rays/DVDs have a Japanese audio option as there are some exceptions to the rule. Below, you’ll find the official synopsis for each movie and series, along with a link to pick up your own copy at FUNimation’s online store, should my review convince you. Sometimes, it’ll be an easy thing to suggest you buy it, other times, it’ll be just as easy to go in the other direction.
Attack on Titan Season 3, Part 1
The truth about the Titans comes to light. Political secrets, a false king, and a reality that will shake the world now falls on the shoulders of Eren and his friends, as they fight to survive. With Historia set to be Queen, the Levi Squad must act. But a figure from Levi’s past, the deadly Kenny, could turn this into a losing battle. Are Eren and his friends prepared to face the true monsters?
A new reign begins with the Season 3 Part 1 Limited Edition!
The first part of Season 3 features a great character arc for Kenny the Ripper, and the special features dig into that a little bit thanks to insight from the relevant episodes’ voice director and the English voice of Kenny himself
Be sure to check out all the special features if you’re a fan of the Japanese and English cast and crew!
And also stick around for the final moments of the midseason finale, which was a mind-breaker for me when watching the episode air live
Steins;Gate 0: Parts 1 & 2
Steins;Gate 0
Okabe couldn’t save her.
Plagued by the guilt, his only solace lies with academia and with his friends who have been by his side from the start. But nothing’s ever easy. While Okabe struggles to leave his traumas in the past, he meets a familiar-faced AI that re-opens old wounds and could lead to a terrifying new future.
Kagari has regained her childhood memories, but the last 12 years of her life are still shrouded in mystery. When forces unknown mobilize behind the scenes, Okabe investigates Kagari’s past, while Suzuha fights to save the future from World War III. Science, subterfuge, and suffering culminate beyond anything Okabe could have foreseen on this perilous, uncharted path to Steins Gate.
Definitely watchSteins;GateandSteins;Gate 23Betabefore dipping intoSteins;Gate 0because it will help to explain (somewhat) the various timelines and how OkaRin knows which one he’s currently in.
Though this franchise may have started with a game (and a bunch of characters microwaving a banana), it’s become one of the best time-travel stories ever told; it’s up there with live-action time-travel stories like 12 Monkeys, Looper, The Terminator, and more
Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls: Part Two
Murakumo crumbles at the hands of the united clans, but enemies still stir in the shadows. Without warning, Hibiki is kidnapped, and a new castle looms on the horizon. One man cannot face such monstrous power alone, and if Hachirou wants to save Hibiki, he must command the Kouga and Iga clans to put their lives on the line once more.
Black Clover: Season 1, Part 5
A trip to the beach isn’t fun in the sun for Asta and the Black Bulls—they’re on a mission to recover a magic stone! Deep in the Underwater Temple lies new danger and powerful mages. But getting in is the first challenge! Luckily, Noelle receives help from a mysterious girl with song magic to master a new spell to help her team. Unfortunately, the waters turn rough when the beastly Vetto appears.
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card - Part Two
Sakura continues to work on capturing new Clear Cards, though the cards and her staff of dreams are still a mystery. She’s determined to learn about the mysterious figure that keeps appearing in her dreams, but she still has to worry about school, her friends, and her feelings for Syaoran! Right when she thinks she has it all together, she’ll find out that her new friend has a shocking secret.
Dragon Ball Super Part 8
Dragon Ball Super: Part 8
With Buu out of commission, and in order to complete their roster, Goku recruits an old enemy as the 7thUniverse’s final teammate. However, the other universes aren’t keen on letting this new foe join the fight.
The stage is set, and the Tournament of Power finally starts! Can the Z Fighters last against an onslaught of targeted aggression, or will personal grudges mark the beginning of the end?!
The tides are turning on the island of Urashima, where a mysterious young man has washed ashore. Claiming to be from the future, he finds himself at the center of a dark history, when he meets the heirs of the island’s most prominent families. What destiny awaits him in the sands of time?
Fuuka: The Complete Series
When introverted Yuu Haruna transfers to a school in Tokyo, his dull life takes a sharp turn. More into Twitter than the world around him, he crashes into the mysteriously charming Fuuka Akitsuki and the tune of misunderstanding rings sharply between them. But as they grow closer, will it be love that crescendos between them or will the sound fall flat?
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Fight back against the hordes with Wit Studio, the team behindAttack on Titan,Seraph of the End, andThe Ancient Magus Bride!
The world is overrun with Kabane, zombie-like creatures with an appetite for human flesh. While the last of humanity has retreated into fortress-like stations connected by armored trains, there are a few that remain as hopeful as Ikoma. Although he services the trains for a living, Ikoma has created a new weapon that he believes could defeat the Kabane.
Space Battleship Tiramisu: Season 2
Space Battleship Tiramisu: Zwei - Season 2
The Durandal has harbored its last Subaru, but a stronger mech rises from its crumb-ridden ashes—the new and improved Neo Durandal. Plus this cockpit is way nicer than the last one (it even has reclining seats)! However, with war still raging between the Earth Union and the People of Metus, Subaru has even more battles to fight, relatives to bicker with, and social boundaries to cross.
RErideD Derrida, who leaps through time
RErideD - Derrida, who leaps through time
After discovering a fatal flaw in the Autonomous Machine DZ, Derrida is caught in a terrible conspiracy that nearly costs him his life. Instead, his best friend sacrifices himself to save Derrida and makes one final request: “Take care of Mage.” Now, waking up ten years in the future, he must work with a ragtag group to stop this war of machines and find Mage.
