Aniplex of America Set to Release The First Arc of DURARARA!! ×2 This Fall

SANTA MONICA, CA (July 2, 2015) –Aniplex of America Inc. announced today at their industry panel at Anime Expo their plans to release the first arc of DURARARA!!×2, the sequel to the hit anime series DURARARA!!, on Blu-ray and DVD starting this September. Volume 1 is planned to be released on September 29th and Volume 2 is planned to be released on November 24th. Pre-orders will begin today for fans in North, Central and South America on the official U.S. DURARARA!!×2 website at: DurararaUSA.com

Since its first season debuted in 2010, the DURARARA!! anime series has taken the fan community by storm. The eccentric characters and innovative storyline unique to this title all return in DURARARA!!×2 where the story fast forwards to 6 months following the incidents that occurred at the end of the first season. It looked as though the city of Ikebukuro has finally found peace but everyone knew that their ordinary days were about to change.

Responding to the popularity of the DURARARA!! franchise, Aniplex of America Inc. launched the English dubbed episodes of DURARARA!!×2 on the Aniplex Channel, Crunchyroll and Hulu just weeks after the subbed episodes were simulcast. The second season once again boasts an all-star English cast reprising their roles from the first season including Kari Wahlgren (Fate/Zero), Darrel Guilbeau (Magi: The Kingdom of Magic, Blue Exorcist), Bryce Papenbrook (Sword Art Online II, Blue Exorcist), Michelle Ruff (Sword Art Online II, GURREN LAGANN), Johnny Yong Bosch (Blue Exorcist, Fate/Zero, Expelled from Paradise), Crispin Freeman (Fate/Zero) and Steve Blum (GURREN LAGANN, Expelled from Paradise). Please refer to the full cast list below for details.

Both Blu-ray and DVD of Volume 1 will feature episodes 1-6 in the original Japanese and English audio with English and Spanish subtitles. Bonus contents will include a cast interview video, the textless opening and ending. Also included will be a 16-page deluxe booklet, illustration postcards and double-sided wraps for the cases featuring Takahiro Kishida’s (Character Design) illustration. Volume 2 will feature episodes 7-12 as well as bonus episode 4.5 (OVA) in the original Japanese and English audio with English and Spanish subtitles. The bonus content will include the OVA episode 4.5. This volume will also include a 16-page deluxe booklet, illustration postcards, and double-sided wrap for the clear case with artwork by Takahiro Kishida.

DURARARA!!×2 Blu-ray and DVD Volume 1 features:
Disc Specs
- Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
- Subtitles: English & Spanish
- Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
- Episodes: #1-6
- Number of Discs: 2 discs
- Total Run Time: Approx. 150 min.
- Rating: 13UP

Bonus Contents
- Pre-broadcast Cast Talk Show (in Japanese)
- Textless Opening
- Textless Ending

Bonus Materials & Package
- 16-page Deluxe Booklet
- Illustration Postcards
- Package Illustrated by Takahiro Kishida (Character Design)
- Clear Cases with 2-sided Wraps

Product number and UPC bar code
Product Name: DURARARA!!×2 Blu-ray Volume 1
Street Date: September 29, 2015
SKU#: AOA-7001B
UPC: 856137005964
SRP: $99.98
Store price: $79.98

Product Name: DURARARA!!×2 DVD Volume 1
Street Date: September 29, 2015
SKU#: AOA-7001D
UPC: 856137005971
SRP: $59.98
Store price: $49.98

DURARARA!!×2 Blu-ray and DVD Volume 2 features:
Disc Specs
- Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
- Subtitles: English & Spanish
- Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
- Episodes: #7-12 & OVA 4.5 (7 episodes total)
- Number of Discs: 2 discs
- Total Run Time: Approx. 175 min.
- Rating: 13UP
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- Bonus Episode 4.5

Bonus Materials & Package
- 16-page Deluxe Booklet
- Illustration Postcards
- Package Illustrated by Takahiro Kishida (Character Design)
- Clear Cases with 2-sided Wraps

Product number and UPC bar code
Product Name: DURARARA!!×2 Blu-ray Volume 2
Street Date: November 24, 2015
SKU#: AOA-7002B
UPC: 856137005995
SRP: $99.98
Store price: $79.98

Product Name: DURARARA!!×2 DVD Volume 2
Street Date: November 24, 2015
SKU#: AOA-7002D
UPC: 856137005834
SRP: $59.98
Store price: $49.98

All SKUs of DURARARA!!×2 can be pre-ordered and purchased at:
Right Stuf: Blu-ray Vol. 1: Rightstuf.com/i/856137005964
DVD Volume 1: Rightstuf.com/i/856137005971
Blu-ray Volume 2: Rightstuf.com/i/856137005995
DVD Volume 2: Rightstuf.com/i/856137005834

Official Retailers: http://www.AniplexUSA.com/retailers
For complete detailed information on these products, please visit: www.FatestaynightUSA.com

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Aniplex of America Inc. Press Release

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