Megazone 23 is an anime film series that probably most everyone here has never heard about, myself included. The long story short version is: this is a three-part mecha action and cyberpunk OVA series that made their debut as a series of anime films from 1985 to 1989. Critics praised for its “black and cynical look at mankind and technology” despite its apparently smaller budget compared to other anime. Heck, this anime film series bore so much of a resemblance to the later The Matrix series that people suspected this was one of its influences. The Wachowskis deny this, but it does make you wonder.

Thus, fans of classic anime would likely be very curious about Megazone 23. Alas, because of its age, it’s rather hard to find as a home video release. Fortunately, Animeigo have realized that this is the case, and are busy doing something about it.

Megazone 23 – The Complete Collection: Home Video Release Details

Megazone 23 - The Complete Trilogy - Blu-ray front cover art.
Anime from the ’80s has such a distinct art style, doesn’t it?

Animeigo is proud to announce that they are about to release Megazone 23 – The Complete Trilogy on home video. To be precise: they plan to release the entire trilogy on Blu-ray. Alas, that Blu-ray release isn’t quite out yet. Animeigo plans to release Megazone 23 – The Complete Collection on November 12, 2024. However, you can still preorder the collection at Anemeigo for $39.99.

Note though: Animeigo does not ship to Australia or New Zealand for some reason. Anyone who tries to order this Blu-ray from those regions will have their orders cancelled. In which case, you have my condolences.

Synopsis

Megazone 23 - The Complete Trilogy - Blu-ray spread.
Also, as you can see: this anime is for adults only.

Want a better idea of what Megazone 23 – The Complete Collection is all about? Well, don’t worry about that. Animeigo has an official synopsis for the anime films. You can check that synopsis out below:

The year is 1985–at least, Shogo Yahagi thought it was. A few days ago, the young biker was out living it up on the streets of Tokyo–listening to the latest Eve tape, running around with his friends, and trying to flirt with the girl he almost ran over! But everything changed when a deadly encounter with a mysterious motorcycle sent him speeding into danger. With a shadowy cabal now hot on his heels, Shogo quickly realizes that he’s stepped into the deep end of a conspiracy that’s about to tear his reality asunder.

Bonus Features

Naturally, the Blu-ray release of Megazone 23 – The Complete Collection is going to come with a number of bonus features. You know, to sweeten the deal? You can check out the full list of them below:

  • Complete ADV Films dub for all 3 parts (4 episodes)
  • Streamline Pictures dub (Part 1)
  • International Version (Part 2)
  • UK Dub (Part 3)
  • Original ADV Films historical commentary track
  • Japanese commentary with Gaku Miyao & Hiroki Sato
  • Original Japanese promos (now soft-subtitled)
  • Original US and UK Promos
  • Color and line art galleries
  • Liner notes by Giles Poitras

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