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U.K. Blu-rays of Bleach and Tenjho Tenge Released Monday

Anme Limited will release the first volume of the original Bleach series as both a Collector's Blu-ray and also a Limited Blu-ray. Both editions will carry the first 27 episodes of the series. The Collector's Blu-ray (pictured right) will include a 220-page art book, three art cards, and a collector's box that will store all five Collector's Blu-rays. The Limited Blu-ray edition will contain three art cards and an o-ring slipcase.

Anime Limited describes the set as follows:

"For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the world of the living and the dead as a Substitute Soul Reaper. When Rukia is taken away to face the ruthless justice of the Soul Society, Ichigo and his friends must cross over and do battle in the spirit world..."

MVM has announced it will release a UK Collector's Blu-ray edition of the Tenjho Tenge series, broadcast in 2004. It will include the 24 episodes of the series as well as two OVA episodes, plus eight art cards. Crunchyroll has previously described the series:

Souichiro and Bob want to rule their new school, but just as they begin cracking heads, their plan is shot to hell. First there's the Natsume sisters and their Juuken Club. If the older sister, Maya, isn't kicking their butts, then the younger sister, Aya, is trying to force feed Souichiro and make him her husband! Then there's the Student Executive Council that sends executioners to "educate" anyone who questions the council's authority! Their education is just beginning!

The anime is based on Oh! great's manga of the same name. The series premiered in 2004.

Crunchyroll will release One Piece Collection 35 on both Blu-ray and DVD, carrying episodes 843 to 866 of the series. Crunchyroll describes the volume:

"The castle collapses as the Straw Hats, Fire Tank Pirates, and Vinsmokes attempt to escape the island. Chopper and Brook battle to take the Sunny back from the Big Mom Pirates, while Sanji, Pudding, and Chiffon race to complete Big Mom's cake. Meanwhile, in Mirro-World, Luffy's fight against Katakuri pushes him to unlock the ability of foresight."