Earlier this month, we unveiled our full launch plans to bring Naruto Available on Blu-ray, it’s great to see how excited and enthusiastic everyone is about this Collector’s Edition version of this classic series – be sure to pre-order it if you haven’t already!
Of course, the launch of the product left many asking the question – what about BLEACH? Well, it’s finally time for us to fully reveal this special Teen Powerhouse program, so start powering up your Bian Kai as you read on to find out what we have in store for you!
Before we get started, a quick note on your calendar – Pre-Order Death: Thousand Years of Bloody War Part 1 Started with August 1although Death Part 1 Pre-orders start at August 15. Both bookings will be made at 5pm UK timenow that you have set reminders for these important dates and times, let’s get on with it!
Before we get into the classic original BLEACH series, let’s take a quick look at the latest version of the series, as this will be the first one to hit retail!
Unlike the original show, which spanned multiple arcs as one series, this new continuation of the Ichigo saga is divided into clear seasons, so for Death: Thousand Years of Bloody War We’ll be releasing it seasonally starting with Season 1 (of course). Let’s take a look at what’s included in the Collector’s Edition of Part 1!
This edition follows our typical Collector’s Edition model, which will be familiar to many, and features a hard slipcase that houses an Amaray case (with reversible slipcover) for the two Blu-ray discs, which Containing the full thirteen-episode season, a lovely 76-page art booklet is filled with artwork, episode guides, behind-the-scenes content discussing key scenes with director Tomohisa Taguchi and original author Tite Kubo, and extensive character design artwork.
The recommended retail price for the Collector’s Edition of Bleach: Thousand Years of Blood War Part 1 is £69.99, but as always, expect discounts below this from all regular retailers. As far as we’re concerned, we’ll be launching it a week after launch at the usual early bird price of £39.99.
For those who prefer it, we’re of course getting the typical standard edition Blu-ray treatment for the series, with all the same disc content housed in an Amaray box.
On top of that, we’ve got something special just for HMV customers – whether in-store or online, you can find an HMV-exclusive version of BLEACH: The Thousand Years of Blood War Part 1, which comes with a bonus card featuring the show’s original cast. Visual O card!
Both Collector’s and Standard Editions will be available on the following websites: Monday, September 30so when you receive your copy, please set aside some time to watch the high-quality anime.
As we mentioned above, pre-order Death: Thousand Years of Bloody War Part 1 Open Today, Thursday, August 1st. Make sure you’re ready and bookmark the link below as we’ll be running an early bird offer on the Collector’s Edition during pre-order launch week, priced at just £39.99 (RRP £69.99)!
During the Japan Expo in Paris, we presented to you the first collector’s edition of the original “classic”. bleach series, we’re feeling a rush of excitement but also a lot of very easy-to-understand questions, so let’s delve into the launch strategy for the entire 366-episode series and how you’ll own and collect it!
We spent considerable time trying to figure out the best way to present the series on Blu-ray, and given the length and configuration of the series, we finally came up with a strategy that we believe will surprise fans of the series . bleach Collector’s Edition experience, but with a low total cost of ownership. So, this is our plan:
- there will be three Collector’s Edition sets of BLEACH are launching alongside our Blu-ray releases – these will contain volumes 1, 6 and 10 of the series.
- These collector’s editions will contain only one volume from the series, but will also serve as storage cases for other standard edition volumes. For example, as we’ll see later, our first BLEACH Collector’s Edition will contain Part 1 of the series, but with room for Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- Each Collector’s Edition set is planned to contain a large, comprehensive art book, using all the resources at our disposal, with artwork for each book spanning each volume of the series that can be housed in each storage box. Taking our first collector’s edition as an example again, the included art book will cover parts 1-5 of the series.
In short, to own the entire series, you’d buy three Collector’s Edition sets, and then buy ten Standard Edition Blu-rays to fill the Collector’s Edition storage box. So you’ll end up with a beautiful and rich addition to your anime collection that can sit comfortably and attractively on your bookshelf.
Of course, if you just want to own the standard edition Blu-ray series, all Thirteen volumes will be released in this format (including part of a Collector’s Edition set), so if you want the full BLEACH Blu-ray experience in this format, we’ve got you covered.
Each volume of the series will contain approximately 27 episodes (with some variation based on storyline length), with discs matching the US releases as a point of comparison.
Now that we’ve laid the foundation for our release plan, let’s get into the specifics of our Part 1 release!
Bleach Collector’s Edition Part 1
Let’s start by taking a look at our first Collector’s Edition storage box – as mentioned above, this initial Collector’s Edition will contain the first part of the series on Blu-ray (containing episodes 1-27), with additional space for Parts 2, 3, and 4 Make room for standard Blu-ray discs, which hold five discs and fit snugly inside.
Our goal with these Collector’s Edition sets was to be sleek, stylish, and eye-catching, allowing us to focus on some of the most amazing artwork the series has to offer our cover stars—the first set, of course, featuring Ichigo and Lu Kia.
Moving on to the content, you’ll find the Part 1 Blu-ray of the series in a standard Amaray box with O-cards, which contains four discs containing the first 27 episodes of the series, as well as a set of three character art cards.
The storage box also includes one of our creations – a 220 page art book. This book collects character design art from the first half of the series, including an impressive roster of characters, as well as a collection of cover art from the show.
Whether you choose the Collector’s or Standard Edition of Part 1, and regardless of the retailer, you’ll find the same core configuration, including the Amaray box, O-cards, four discs, and three character art cards. O cards and art cards are exclusive First printing of each part, so be sure to pre-order early to ensure you get yours!
Our Part 1 Collector’s Edition version has a suggested retail price of £79.99 (But, of course, take into account retailer discounts, so expect to see lower prices in stores) Each Standard Edition has a suggested retail price of £49.99.
Pre-orders for our Part 1 standard and collector’s editions will be open at various retailers Thursday, August 15 5pm – Including of course our own AllTheAnime.com store. We will also introduce early bird pricing two weeks just now £49.99so don’t miss this opportunity to start your BLEACH collection at a super low price!
Our BLEACH Part 1 Standard and Collector’s Editions are available on November 4, 2024so you can find them in retail stores or arriving at your doorstep in early November.
Parts 1-5 of the series have already been approved and put into production, so parts 2-5 are expected to roll out for pre-order at a rate of about 1 per month, with availability dates staggered each month. We may be taking a brief pause in our BLEACH release schedule before launching our second Collector’s Edition set – as you can imagine, these larger releases require more design and approval work, so may require more It will take a long time to complete – but we’re keen to keep the release schedule as regular as possible until you can hold this beloved series all in your arms and cherish it!
In fact, we can give you a first look at our designs for Parts Two through Five on Standard Edition Blu-ray right now, now that they’re all approved and ready to go!
Based on Part 1 of the series, the first printing will contain an exclusive O card and a set of three character art cards – in these releases, the first volumes will take us to episode 139 at the end of Part Five. a lot of bleachthere’s a lot to look forward to, so stay tuned for pre-orders and release dates for each installment via all our usual channels!
Here’s a summary of our plans for a UK Blu-ray release bleach, so consider putting the lid on what we store and really lift it off! We’re absolutely delighted to be bringing the show back to our shores on Blu-ray and we can’t wait to get our hands on the original series and Thousands of bloody battles In your hands!
Of course, if you have any questions, be sure to ask us in the comments section below, or drop us a message on one of our usual social media channels and we’ll be happy to help.
See you next time, take care everyone!
