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Anime Boston: Aniplex Opens Pre-Orders For Kizumonogatari Part II – Plans 5/9/2017 Release

Written By Samantha Ferreira March 31, 2017

So, you wanna be a vampire? Maybe you should watch this, first…

Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they opened pre-orders for Kizumonogatari Part II: Nekketsu. The company will release the title on May 9, with a suggested retail price of $89.98 (Actual Retail is $69.98).

The confirmed extra features in the release include:

Theatrical Trailer
PV & Commercial Collection
Original Soundtrack
Companion Booklet
Pin-Up Postcard Set

Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu-hen hit Japaneses theaters on August 19. 117 screens showed the feature, which managed to rank at 8th place in its opening weekend. The feature made its North American theatrical début on October 15, as part of the AkibaFest lineup.

Akiyuki Shinbo (Monogatari series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica) served as Chief Director on the project at Shaft, with Tatsuya Oishi (Arakawa Under the Bridge, Pani Poni Dash!) serving as director. The team of Akio Watanabe (Bakemonogatari, The World God Only Knows) and Hideyuki Morioka () provided character designs.

Source: Aniplex of America (Industry Panel)

Filed Under: News Reporting

Tag(s): anime boston 2017, aniplex, aniplex of america, kizumonogatari, shaft

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Samantha Ferreira

Samantha Ferreira is Anime Herald’s founder and editor-in-chief. A Rhode Island native, Samantha has been an anime fan since 1992, and an active member of the anime press since 2002, when she began working as a reviewer for Anime Dream. She launched Anime Herald in 2010, and continues to oversee its operations to this day. Outside of journalism, Samantha actively studies the history of the North American anime fandom and industry, with a particular focus on the 2000s anime boom and bust. She’s a huge fan of all things Sakura Wars, and maintains series fansite Combat Revue Review when she has free time available. When not in the Anime Herald Discord, Samantha can typically be found on Bluesky.

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