XXXXXX https://www.gamespot.com/feeds/anime-news/ All the latest GameSpot Anime News en-us Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:46:29 -0800 Naruto Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set Just Launched And Is $50 Off At Amazonhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/naruto-complete-series-blu-ray-box-set-just-launched-and-is-50-off-at-amazon/1100-6527166/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Naruto: The Complete Series released on Blu-ray on January 7. The massive 32-disc box set collects all 220 episodes of Uzumaki Naruto's early adventures. Unsurprisingly, it's an expensive collection at $250, but Amazon is offering a pretty great discount right now that drops the price to $202.53. The 25% discount is the best deal yet on the brand-new anime box set. Crunchyroll is still selling the collection for the full $250 price.

Naruto is set in a fictional world where tribes of Ninjas rule the land and follows the titular hero, Naruto, who embarks on a quest to become the world's greatest shinobi. The anime is based on a 72-volume manga series by the same name, illustrated and written by Masashi Kishimoto.

Naruto Manga Box Sets

It's worth noting the original Naruto anime's 220 episodes only covers a portion of the manga--plus a lot of filler episodes--while the sequel series, Naruto Shippuden, adapts the rest of Naruto's printed adventures (and even more filler). So while the Naruto: The Complete Edition box set covers all of the Naruto anime, it's actually only a portion of the full story. If you want to own the entire saga, you'll need to track down the many Naruto Shippuden Blu-rays, which can be tough to find. However, a better option would be to pick up all the full Naruto manga run, which is available in three large collections. While buying all three manga box sets costs substantially more than the anime, the upshot is you get the entire story with zero filler content.

Naruto Manga Box Set Volume 2

Dragon Ball Complete Series Box Sets

Interested in more complete box sets of popular anime? Another great anime box set to check out is the Dragon Ball Super: The Complete Series - Limited Edition Steelbook Gift Set. limited-edition steelbook collection. Not only do you get the entire Dragon Ball Super series collected across 20 discs, you're also getting 10 steelbooks and a premium display case featuring a cool Shenron design. Amazon has this Blu-ray set in stock for $179.70 (was $200).

If you also want to watch Goku's earlier adventures, Amazon has an exclusive Dragon Ball Z Complete Series Box Set for $130 (was $190). The set covers all nine seasons of the anime series, starting with the Saiyan Invasion arc through the Majin Buu saga.

Dragon Ball Z Complete Series and Dragon Ball Super Complete Series Steelbook Gift Set on Blu-ray
]]>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:24:00 -08001100-6527166Darryn Bonthuys Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Trailer Teases The Bloody Vampire War For Parishttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/castlevania-nocturne-season-2-trailer-teases-the-bloody-vampire-war-for-paris/1100-6528772/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fAhead of its return to Netflix this week, a new trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne season two has gone live. This time, the focus is all on the action that fans of the anime series can look forward to, as the vampire army of the seemingly invincible Erzsebet Báthory marches on France. In case you haven't watched Castlevania: Nocturne yet, you might want to give this trailer--and the text below--a skip as it does reveal a spoiler from that show's first season.

As seen in the teaser, the gang of Richter Belmont, Annette, and Maria Renard have a powerful new ally on their side in the form of Alucard, the son of Dracula. Once again voiced by James Callis--and sporting a look heavily influenced by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night--the group still has their work cut out for them if they want to stop Erzsebet and her minions, as the self-proclaimed vampire messiah appears to be almost unstoppable.

Throw in ancient Aztec vampire Olrox, Richter's grandfather Juste Belmont, and Erzsebet's second-in-command Drolta, and it looks like even more heads will roll when Paris becomes a bloody battlefield.

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 premieres on Netflix on January 16, 2025, and while it has been more than a decade since Konami published a new game in the vampire-hunting series, you can enjoy a few Castlevania tie-ins in popular games like Vampire Survivors and Dead Cells.

Alternatively, you can catch up on previous Castlevania shows, as the Blu-ray releases are pretty affordable at Amazon right now, or you can grab a few Funko pops to celebrate the new season's release.

Castlevania Blu-ray deals

Castlevania: Nocturne Funko Pops

Castlevania: Funko Pops
]]>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:06:00 -08001100-6528772Darryn Bonthuys Evangelion: Thrice Upon A Time Limited Edition Steelbook Gets Big Discount At Amazonhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/evangelion-thrice-upon-a-time-limited-edition-steelbook-gets-big-discount-at-amazon/1100-6523458/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Evangelion fans can get a great deal on a collectible Blu-ray edition of Thrice Upon a Time at Amazon. Normally $37, Evangelion 3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time's Limited Edition Steelbook is discounted to $25.89. Amazon also has the 4K Collector's Edition for $55 (was $80). The latter released in 2023, while the Limited Edition Steelbook is the most recent Evangelion physical release, as it hit store shelves last summer.

Evangelion Movies & Series Box Set

Thrice Upon a Time is a terrific movie that brings the story of Shinji and his fellow Eva Unit pilots to a satisfying conclusion. You can also save on a couple of the other movies in the series on Blu-ray and DVD at Amazon. Unfortunately, the first film, You Are (Not) Alone, is very tricky to find in stock these days. Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo is also becoming scarce, with Blu-ray editions selling for above retail price. The DVD edition is available for $18, though. You can also still get Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance on Blu-ray for below retail price.

As mentioned, Amazon is currently offering a great discount on Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Complete Series on Blu-ray, which drops the price to $40 (was $60). If you haven't watched the classic anime series recently, you may want to rewatch it before diving into the Rebuild of Evangelion movies.

If you're a big Neon Genesis Evangelion fan, you should check out the official LP box set. It comes with two translucent blue vinyls adorned with ethereal black smoke and is housed in a colored gatefold jacket with dozens of panels of artwork.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Original Soundtrack

As mentioned, some of the Rebuild of Evangelion Blu-rays are difficult to secure for reasonable prices. Thankfully, all four movies are readily available to stream on Prime Video with an Amazon Prime subscription.

Anime fans will also want to check out the upcoming steelbook release for Akira. Releasing March 4, Akira's 4K Limited Edition Steelbook is up for preorder at Amazon and discounted to $29.49 (was $35).

]]>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:17:00 -08001100-6523458Steven PetiteDarryn Bonthuys Jujutsu Kaisen's Action-Packed Second Season Hits Blu-Ray Next Month And Preorders Are Now Openhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/jujutsu-kaisen-action-packed-second-season-hits-blu-ray-next-month/1100-6528734/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fJujutsu Kaisen has been a big hit since it was adapted for anime, and at long last, the complete second season of the popular show is headed to Blu-ray. Preorders are now open for Jujutsu Kaisen: Season Two. This will be released in several editions, starting with a standard $35.70 (was $40) Blu-ray that covers the Hidden Inventory and Premature Death arcs. This will be released on February 4, but if you're only interested in the Shibuya Icident saga, there'll be a standalone Blu-ray release as well as a collector's edition arriving on March 18.

In case you've missed it, you can also pick up the rest of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime on Blu-ray right now. The series tells a great story about evil spirits and the exorcists who hunt them, but it's the stellar animation that really makes this show shine.

]]>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:52:00 -08001100-6528734Darryn Bonthuys Three Classic '90s Sailor Moon Films Are Getting A Blu-Ray Collection Next Monthhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/three-classic-90s-sailor-moon-films-are-getting-a-blu-ray-collection-next-month/1100-6528698/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Sailor Moon was one of the biggest success stories of the 1990s anime boom in the West, and soon fans of the old-school anime are in for a treat, as all three classic Sailor Moon movies are getting a new Blu-ray compilation. The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Three-Film Collection will launch on February 11, and it's available to preorder through Amazon for $22.

To add to your collection, you can also pick up the Sailor Moon Crystal anime series at a discount. You can pick up all three seasons in Limited Edition Volume Sets, including Season 1: Dark Kingdom, Season 2: Black Moon, and Season 3: Death Busters. Each release features every episode of its respective season, special features, and physical goodies like collectible art cards and booklets full of concept and production art.

Sailor Moon Crystal Limited Edition Blu-Rays

You can also pick up the original Sailor Moon manga--one of the best-selling manga series of all time--with the gorgeous Sailor Moon: Manga Box Set 1 that's on sale at Amazon for $70.15 (was $78). This collection includes hardcover editions of the first six volumes of the original manga series, plus an exclusive set of 16 art cards inside of a holographic box adorned with metallic silver ink.

Alternatively, you can also check out the Sailor Moon Eternal Editions, all-new translations and reprints of the original art on larger pages than the standard manga. There are 12 volumes of Sailor Moon Eternal Edition--which includes the original 10 Sailor Moon volumes and the two Codename: Sailor V prequel volumes--available in paperback editions through Amazon.

Sailor Moon Manga Deals

]]>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:16:00 -08001100-6528698Darryn Bonthuys Akira 4K Blu-Ray Steelbook Edition Revealed - Preorder The Anime Classic At Amazonhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/akira-4k-blu-ray-steelbook-edition-revealed-preorder-the-anime-classic-at-amazon/1100-6528513/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

No list of the best anime movies of all time would be complete with Akira on it, as the 1988 animated film is still widely regarded as being a landmark movie. While Akira has been available on 4K Blu-ray before, this new run of the film comes with a limited-edition steelbook case that's bound to draw the attention of anyone who looks at it. Featuring Katsuhiro Otomo's incredible art on a striking red cover, you can order this now through Amazon and the Crunchyroll Store ahead of its release on March 4, 2025.

Manga fans can also pick up the original manga source material that the film is based on, as the Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set is on sale for $130 (was $220) at Amazon. This collection includes six meaty hardcover volumes that tell the complete Akira story that was published from 1982 to 1990, and it comes with a hardcover Akira Club art book and an exclusive pill patch. All seven books are stored inside a clamshell box with two doors.

If you'd prefer to buy the paperback volumes individually, they're also available for purchase.

Akira Paperbacks

Akira has been a major influence on Hollywood over the decades. In the video game industry, Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann says the movie was one of the major influences on the upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. If you're looking to pick up Cowboy Bebop and another powerhouse anime film, Ghost in the Shell, you can get the cult-classic sci-fi series and cyberpunk movie at a pretty good price right now.

]]>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:35:00 -08001100-6528513Darryn Bonthuys Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series On Blu-Ray Is Only $18 At Amazonhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/cowboy-bebop-the-complete-series-on-blu-ray-is-only-18-at-amazon/1100-6528485/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Amazon has fantastic deals on the classic anime series Cowboy Bebop. For a limited time, Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series on Blu-ray is available for only $18 (was $60). Alternatively, you can save nearly 50% on last year's 25th Anniversary Special Edition, which includes a small amount of additional content.

Cowboy Bebop is one of two classic anime cited by Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann as an inspiration for the studio's upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which was revealed at The Game Awards. The other anime Druckmann mentioned was Akira, the 1988 cult-classic film adapted from Katsuhiro Otomo's legendary manga. You can save on Akira's 4K Blu-ray ($18), 1080p Blu-ray ($11.49), and 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set ($131) at Amazon. You can learn more about Akira and Cowboy Bebop below. For more on Intergalactic, check out our breakdown of everything we know about Naughty Dog's next game.

]]>Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:17:00 -08001100-6528485Steven Petite654981 Dragon Ball Super Complete Steelbook Collection Is $80 Off At Amazon, But Likely Not For Longhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-ball-super-complete-steelbook-collection-is-80-off-at-amazon-but-likely-not-for-long/1100-6528461/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Amazon has terrific deals on Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Z Blu-ray box sets right now. Leading the way is the Dragon Ball Super Collector's Edition Gift Set with 10 steelbook cases for only $121--a massive 40% discount from its $200 list price. You can pair the complete series of Super with Amazon's exclusive Dragon Ball Z Complete Series Box Set, which is back on sale for its Black Friday price of $142.49 (was $190).

]]>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:27:00 -08001100-6528461Steven PetiteBrendan Hesse Walmart's Exclusive Psycho-Pass Anime Box Set Is Much Cheaper Than Recent Blu-Ray Releaseshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/walmarts-exclusive-psycho-pass-anime-box-set-is-much-cheaper-than-recent-blu-ray-releases/1100-6528313/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Ever wondered what would happen if Steven Spielberg's film Minority Report was adapted into an anime? That never officially happened, but Psycho-Pass shares quite a bit in common with the 2002 sci-fi film. Seasons 1 and 2 recently released on Blu-ray, but you'll probably want to wait to add it to your collection now that Walmart has an exclusive box set with both that costs substantially less. Psycho-Pass: Seasons 1 + 2 Blu-ray Box Set is available to preorder for $40 at Walmart and releases February 4.

Psycho-Pass debuted in 2012 with a 22-episode first season. Psycho-Pass 2, which is now often referred to as Season 2, ran for 11 episodes in 2014. The well-received anime returned in 2019 with an eight-episode arc. Psycho-Pass has also been turned into multiple movies. The first movie, which released in 2015, is discounted for a limited time at Amazon. You can get the Blu-ray edition of Psycho-Pass: The Movie for $23 (was $35). Psycho-Pass: Providence released in 2023 and earned great reviews. The Blu-ray edition of Providence is up for grabs for $29 (was $40) at Amazon.

Psycho-Pass has been praised for its high-quality animation and well-told dystopian narrative.

Set in a future version of Japan, Psycho-Pass tells the story of a legal system where even thinking about crime can put you on the radar of a special taskforce. Thanks to a computer network constantly monitoring the biometrics of every citizen, law enforcement is able to stop crime before it happens by pursuing people who have been labeled with a high "Crime Coefficient" that measures their potential to break the law. To make things even more interesting, inspectors charged with apprehending pre-crime suspects are aided by Enforcers, potential criminals who serve as bodyguards, and both operatives use a "Dominator" gun that can only fire when approved by the Sibyl System.

Mob Psycho 100

Another great anime on sale--that also happens to have the word "Psycho" in its title--is Mob Psycho 100. Amazon has discounted the entire anime series across its three box sets, and if you're looking for a heartfelt story that features incredible animation, this anime will not disappoint you. These are limited-time deals, so once they reach their sales threshold the special will be over. It's a tale of a boy who possesses god-like psychic powers but yearns to live a normal life in a city filled with malevolent spirits, clairvoyants with world domination schemes, and the world's greatest con-artist.

]]>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:59:00 -08001100-6528313Darryn Bonthuys Ninja Scroll Blu-Ray Preorders Are Live At Amazon - Get The '90s Anime Hit For Cheaphttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/ninja-scroll-blu-ray-release-january-2025-preorder-anime-amazon/1100-6528214/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Anyone growing up on anime imports in the '90s will be very familiar with Ninja Scroll, and if you're a fan of what is considered to be one of the greatest anime action films of all time, you can grab a new Blu-ray of it soon.

While there was a steelbook release of Ninja Scroll in October, it sold out very quickly and there's no word yet if a new run will be produced. The good news is that this regular Blu-ray version will be available starting January 28, 2025, and it's available to preorder for only $16.89 (was $25) at Amazon. Prior to the steelbook's release, Ninja Scroll's last physical release was back in 2012, so it's nice to see this classic anime back in print.

Another cult-classic anime you can check out is Samurai Champloo, a hip-hop adventure set in alternate Edo-era Japan. The original series was recently re-released on Blu-ray, and this limited-edition version has a cool slipcase and six art cards. All 26 episodes are included on three Blu-ray discs, and it's priced at $67.50. There's also a no-frills version available for $32.49 (was $50) at Amazon

If you like steelbooks and missed out on Ninja Scroll, there's another recent release that is still in stock (for now). Afro Samurai: The Complete Series and the movie Resurrection released as one budget-friendly collection in November. You can save 30% on Afro Samurai's Steelbook Edition, dropping the price from $40 down to $28.

Afro Samurai]]>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:44:00 -08001100-6528214Darryn Bonthuys Demon Slayer Blu-Rays Steeply Discounted At Amazon - Swordsmith Village Arc Launched Todayhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/demon-slayer-blu-rays-steeply-discounted-at-amazon-swordsmith-village-arc-launched-today/1100-6526820/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fDemon Slayer's Swordsmith Village Arc is now available on Blu-ray, and you can save on the three-disc Blu-ray release at Amazon on launch day (December 3). Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Swordsmith Village Arc is up for grabs for $51 at Amazon, which is more than 25% off its $70 list price.

While you're picking up the Swordsmith Village Arc, you can round out your collection by saving big on prior seasons of Demon Slayer at Amazon. Select Cyber Monday Blu-ray deals are still available (for now), but there's no telling when these will disappear:

Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc Limited Edition Blu-ray

$136 ($170)

Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village arc limited-edition Blu-ray

If you are looking for some bonus material, there's also a limited-edition version as it has striking packaging art by the show's character designer Akira Matsushima, special booklets, original soundtrack CDs, and more. This is a Crunchyroll Store exclusive and is available for $136 (was $170).

Demon Slayer tells the story of Tanjiro Kamado--a survivor of a demon attack determined to avenge his family, rescue his sister from the curse of demonization, and end the scourge of the man-eating monsters once and for all. While it certainly is a grim premise, the show is surprisingly lighthearted thanks to its lovable lead and his colorful allies, creating a potent mix of levity, action, and drama.

Demon Slayer Season 4, dubbed Hashira Training Arc, aired earlier this year. The series will end with a trilogy of movies titled Infinity Castle. The movies will cover the explosive final arc of the original manga. If you haven't seen it yet, you've missed out on one of the best anime series of recent memory, as it combines some of the best animation in the industry with a likable cast of characters and some truly heinous villains. You can catch up on Demon Slayer with the rest of the Blu-rays, as these chronicle Tanjiro's origins, his rise through the Demon Slayer ranks, and his grueling battles with these powerful monsters.

Demon Slayer Season 1: Part 1

Demon Slayer Season 1: Part 2

Demon Slayer Season 2, Part 1: Mugen Train Arc

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Movie

Note: The Mugen Train movie covers the same overarching story as the episodic arc, so it's technically skippable, but it's still worth watching.

Demon Slayer Season 2, Part 2: Entertainment District Arc

Demon Slayer Season 3: Swordsmith Village Arc

While these Blu-rays cover most of the original story, it'll definitely leave you wanting more. The good news is that you can read through the rest of Tanjiro's saga through the original manga series, as it wrapped up a few years ago, and the whole run is available in paperback form. You can grab volumes individually or get the whole collection in one giant box set. This comes in a nice slipcase containing all 23 volumes, and you'll score an exclusive booklet and a double-sided poster with this release. Normally $245, you can get this collection for $166.

Demon Slayer: Complete manga collection box set

Demon Slayer manga volumes

]]>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:49:00 -08001100-6526820Steven PetiteDarryn Bonthuys Ghost In The Shell Manga, Anime, And 4K Deals Are Available For Cyber Mondayhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-in-the-shell-manga-anime-and-4k-deals-are-available-for-cyber-monday/1100-6528150/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Look at any list detailing the best anime films of all time, and there's a good chance that Ghost in the Shell will be on there. The classic cyberpunk tale is widely regarded to be one of the greatest movies of all time, and for Cyber Monday, you can score a big discount on the original manga source material and the 4K Blu-ray version of this landmark film.

Ghost in the Shell: The Complete Classic Manga

Written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow, the Ghost in the Shell manga was originally published from 1989 through 1990, and it received a few print sequels several years later. This deluxe hardcover is priced at $31.49 (was $55) and includes the original saga, Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor, and the "lost" stories from Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface. The collection clocks in at over 800 pages in size and comes with notes on the series, all of the original cover pages, and a brand-new cover by Shirow.

Set in the not-so-distant future, Ghost in the Shell focuses on the cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and other members of the counter-terrorist group Section 9 as they chase down a new breed of criminal and sinister organizations. The manga is peak cyberpunk in its design, with Shirow's creation being cited as a major influence in sci-fi films, like The Matrix trilogy.

Ghost in the Shell Movie Deals

Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Ghost in the Shell Anime Series Deals

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

If you'd like to pair it up with its anime adaptation, Ghost in the Shell on 4K Blu-ray is available for $10.50 (was $23) and this edition also comes with the film on a standard Blu-ray disc and with a digital streaming code. The remaster of the 1995 film looks really good in ultra-high-definition, and for bonus materials, there's audio commentary with the cast and crew who helped bring the film to western audiences, featurettes, and the original theatrical trailer.

There's also a standalone sequel in the form of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and 2015's Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie to help flesh out your collection. In 2017, Hollywood produced a live-action adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson, and while it wasn't as well-received, the film still looks pretty impressive thanks to some incredible special and practical effects work. You can grab this one for $22.60 (was $26) and marvel at some very cool worldbuilding.

Years later, Ghost in the Shell's story would kind of continue with its first anime series adaptation, Stand Alone Complex. Billed as an alternate story from the manga and first film, Stand Alone Complex ran for two seasons across 56 episodes. You can get both seasons discounted on Blu-ray right now, as Stand Alone Complex is priced at $12.90 (was $25) and Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig is available for $17.20 (was $25).

]]>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:44:00 -08001100-6528150Darryn Bonthuys Studio Ghibli Fans Can Save 50% On This Must-Read Book For Cyber Mondayhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/studio-ghibli-fans-can-save-50-on-this-must-read-book-for-cyber-monday/1100-6528146/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fIf you have a Studio Ghibli fan on your shopping list, Amazon has a Cyber Monday deal on a book that is sure to delight them: Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works. On sale for 50% off, this hardcover book contains art and overviews nearly all of the studio's feature films. You can get Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works for only $17.48 (was $35).

Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works

Published in 2022, Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works covers 26 Studio Ghibli movies, which today makes it almost complete. The book is missing the studio's latest animated hit, 2023's The Boy and the Heron, which earlier this year became the first Ghibli movie with a 4K Blu-ray release. Side note: You can get the 4K Steelbook Edition of The Boy and the Heron for only $30 (was $45) at Amazon.

Inside, you'll find exclusive interviews and rare director's commentary, as well as plenty of behind-the-scenes information on the production behind each film. Each entry breaks down numerous parts of classics like Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away, showing how the characters, worlds, and mouth-watering food was made.

A good book to pair this with is one that explores the life of Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki. Priced at $27.50 (was $50), this book was published in 2021 during a Studio Ghibli exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, and is the first-ever US-produced retrospective dedicated to the legendary filmmaker. It has concept sketches, character designs, storyboards, layouts, backgrounds, and production cels chronicling Miyazaki's early career, as well as artwork that had previously never been seen before outside of the Studio Ghibli archives.

Miyazaki fans should also check out Amazon's deals on Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind's manga box set--on sale for $52 (was $80)--and Shuna's Journey, a wonderful Miyazaki manga that released for the first time in English in 2022. The hardcover edition of Shuna's Journey is discounted to $12.62 (was $28).

Cyber Monday Cinematic Art Book Deals

You might want to avoid buying the Harry Potter book if you suffer from arachnophobia.

Outside of anime, Amazon is also offering 50% discounts on several other cinematic art books.

Harry Potter fans can check out two deals on pop-up books. Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts is an interactive guide to the iconic school of witchcraft and wizardry for just $35 (was $75), and Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to the Creatures of the Wizarding World is a comprehensive look at fantastic beasts like the Basilisk, Buckbeak, and the Hungarian Horntail dragon, for $39.60 (was $75). As you'd expect, each page features pop-up elements, showing off the iconic Hogwarts and the magical menagerie of creatures populating the wizarding world.

On the far side of the galaxy, Dune fans can check out three books on sale. First up is The Art and Soul of Dune for $25 (was $50), a creative journey behind the filmmaking process of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the beloved sci-fi novels. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two continues the behind-the-scenes tour with striking environmental designs and intricate costume concepts, while Dune: Exposures is a curated selection of photos from the film's production by cinematographer Greig Fraser that's complemented by Josh Brolin's writing of his on-set experiences.

You can also save 50% on several Pixar art books right now, including books dedicated to the films Luca and Up. For a broader, you can check out 25 years of Pixar in this dedicated look at the pioneering American animation giant. If you feel like splurging, this Star Wars art book dedicated to Ralph McQuarrie's genre-defining illustrations and paintings has been significantly marked down from $300 to $149.50.

Cyber Monday Deal: 50% Off Video Game Art Books

The Art of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Deluxe Edition

Select video game art books are also available for 50% off or more at Amazon and Target. You can even get The Art of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Deluxe Edition for only $50 at Target or $60 at Amazon.

]]>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:58:00 -08001100-6528146Steven PetiteDarryn Bonthuys Amazon-Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Blu-Ray Box Set Gets Nice Black Friday Dealhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazon-exclusive-dragon-ball-z-blu-ray-box-set-gets-nice-black-friday-deal/1100-6526981/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fDragon Ball Z fans can get the complete series on Blu-ray for $143 at Amazon during its Black Friday sale. Dragon Ball Z Seasons 1-9 Box Set released last summer as an Amazon exclusive. The 36-disc collection carries a $190 list price, though these days it tends to hover around $170. Prior deals on this box set sold out pretty fast, so if you're interested, we'd recommend grabbing it while you can. Amazon is also offering a $20 discount on Dragon Ball Super: The Complete Series Steelbook Gift Set.

The Dragon Ball Z Seasons 1-9 Blu-ray Box Set features all 291 episodes presented in full HD Blu-ray with English subtitles. Dragon Ball Z takes place immediately after the events of the original Dragon Ball anime series and follows the Earth's greatest fighter, Goku, and his allies as they take on super-powered enemies like Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. This box set deal is a great way to add the series to your collection.

The Dragon Ball Z Seasons 1-9 Blu-ray Box Set is just one of the many Dragon Ball Blu-ray deals available in Amazon's sale.

Fans in search of an absolute bargain should check out the deals on Dragon Ball Z's Movie Pack Collections: Movies 1-5 is $9.49, Movies 6-9 is $12, and Movies 10-13 is $12.

Dragon Ball Z Seasons 1-9 Blu-ray Box Set

If you only want to buy a season or two of Dragon Ball Z, Amazon has limited-time discounts on all nine seasons on Blu-ray. You can also save on Blu-ray editions of Dragon Ball Z: Kai and select Dragon Ball movies, including Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, which is available on 4K Blu-ray for $22.49 (was $40) at Amazon. For $29.49, you can get the 4K edition that comes with a very cool steelbook case.

If you don't mind watching DVDs, the Dragon Ball Z Movie Pack Collections are super cheap right now. Movie Pack Collection One is only $9.49, while the second and third collections are $12 each. If you buy all three, you're getting all 13 Dragon Ball Z movies for only $33.49.

Dragon Ball Z Seasons 1-9 Blu-ray Deals

Dragon Ball Z Movie Pack Collections

Dragon Ball Z: Kai Blu-ray Deals

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Select Dragon Ball Z movies are eligible for Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free Blu-ray Sale:

For more anime deals, check out our giant roundup of Black Friday anime discounts. We also have roundups focused on movie and TV series box sets, Amazon's B2G1 free Blu-ray sale, and a big list of 4K Blu-rays for $13 or less.

]]>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:34:00 -08001100-6526981Steven PetiteBrendan Hesse The Best Black Friday Anime Deals At Amazonhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-black-friday-anime-deals-at-amazon/1100-6527978/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fBlack Friday is a great time to be an anime fan, as numerous Blu-ray releases for some of the most popular series are on sale at some of their best prices yet.

We've rounded up a list of the best deals below, but if you're looking for highlights, there's the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 1 Limited Edition. The first batch of episodes in the Bleach revival sets the stage for the final arc of the storyline, and thanks to recent advances in animation, the show looks better than ever.

Some of our other recommendations would be Cowboy Bebop, a sci-fi tale of bounty hunters with a wonderful jazz-filled soundtrack that has stood the test of time. And If you're looking to do some shopping for a younger anime fan, we'd also recommend shows like My Hero Academia and The Legend of Korra.

Some of the great anime on sale for Black Friday.

Those are just a few of the many anime Blu-rays on sale at Amazon, and to help you find the best deals, we've rounded up all the discounted releases into the list below. We've broken the list up below into movie and TV series categories, so if you're looking for a quick blast of high-quality animation or you want to marathon your way through several story arcs for a particular series, there's bound to be something below that'll catch your eye. Several of the deals below are also part of Amazon's Buy 2, Get 1 Free Sale, which can save you even more if you add three applicable items to your order, so we've made sure to note which Blu-rays are eligible.

We also have roundups of the best movie and TV box set deals, B2G1 free 4K Blu-rays, and a big list of 4K Blu-rays on sale for 13 bucks or less.

For more holiday discounts on video games, electronics, and other categories, be sure to check GameSpot's Black Friday deals hub.

Black Friday Anime Deals at Amazon

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