Crunchyroll Brings 'Afro Samurai', 'Afro Samurai: Ressurection' 'Vinland Saga' Season 2 Part 2, and More on Blu-Ray™ This October 2024
Culver City, California (July 15, 2024) – This October, Crunchyroll is reaching deep into its bag of treats and re-releasing four classic anime on Blu-ray, including Ouran High School Host Club, Outlaw Star, Afro Samurai - Director's Cut, and Afro Samurai: Resurrection - Director's Cut.
The Afro Samurai - Director's Cut and Afro Samurai: Resurrection - Director's Cut will come with a slew of special features, including interviews with the cast, discussions with RZA, behind-the-scenes looks, and more.
Crunchyroll will also be releasing VINLAND SAGA Season 2 Part 2, GOBLIN SLAYER Season 2, The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Part 2, and more on Blu-ray this October.
Afro Samurai - Director's Cut (Walmart Exclusive)
He's a legend with an ice-cold soul and a jones for revenge: Afro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson). As a kid, he saw his father slaughtered. Now a man, Afro journeys to the mountain to face destiny. The perpetrators are gonna get what they deserve.
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Afro Samurai - Director's Cut – Special Features
- In the Booth: Voice Talent of Afro Samurai
- RZA Music Production Tour
- Character Profiles With Commentary
- Trailers
Afro Samurai: Resurrection - Director's Cut
Afro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) avenged his father and found a life of peace. But the legendary master is forced back into the game by a beautiful and deadly woman from his past. Nowhere are the flames of hatred more intense than in the eyes of Sio (Lucy Liu). She won't quit until Afro is schooled in the brutal lessons he dealt those who stood in his way.
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Afro Samurai: Resurrection – Special Features
- “Afro In-Depth” with creator Takashi “Bob” Okazaki
- “Afro Samurai: East Meets West” (Parts 1 & 2)
- “Enter the RZA” behind-the-scenes interview
- “Afro Samurai: The Game” behind the scenes of the video game
- Afro Samurai at San Diego Comic-Con 2008
- Part A Video Commentary
VINLAND SAGA Season 2 Part 2
Thorfinn's long-time goal of killing his father's murderer, Askeladd, has been robbed of him and now is at a loss for what to do with his life. Sold to a farmer in Denmark tending to his lands, he meets fellow slave Einar, who inspires him to find purpose beyond revenge. As he seeks atonement and a new purpose, King Canute the Great is waging a war to conquer Denmark to create a paradise on Earth.
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VINLAND SAGA Season 2 Part 2 – Special Features
- Promo Videos
- Textless Opening & Ending Songs
Check out Crunchyroll's full October 2024 North American home entertainment release calendar below:
October 8, 2024
- CLASSROOM FOR HEROES - The Complete Season (Subtitled Only) – Blu-ray
- Ouran High School Host Club - The Complete Series – Blu-ray
October 15, 2024
- One Piece - Collection 35 – Blu-ray/DVD Combo
- VINLAND SAGA Season 2 Part 2 – Blu-ray
October 22, 2024
- Afro Samurai - Director's Cut – Blu-ray (Walmart Exclusive)
- Afro Samurai: Resurrection - Director's Cut – Blu-ray
- GOBLIN SLAYER Season 2 – Blu-ray
- Outlaw Star - The Complete Series – Blu-ray
October 29, 2024
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One Piece Film Gold – Blu-ray/DVD Combo
- New updated street date, previously listed for August 27, 2024
- The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Part 2 – Blu-ray/DVD Combo
(Release schedule is subject to change)
All titles listed above are now available to pre-order through the Crunchyroll Store, along with more home video offerings.
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