Distributor AnimEigo returns to anime’s “golden age” in the 1980swith a new Blu-ray release of Otaku no Video on October 8. The irreverent OVA spoofs the lifestyle and culture of otaku, as well as the history of Studio Gainax and its creators.
Director Takeshi Mori (Gunsmith Cats) and the anime madmen of Studio Gainax (Neon Genesis Evangelion) assemble an explosion of talent on this project, bolstered by Kenichi Sonoda’s (Bubblegum Crisis) charming character designs and Kohei Tanaka’s (Gunbuster) rousing soundtrack. Otaku no Video makes its Blu-ray debut in1080p high definition, presented in the original Japanese language with English subtitles.
Synopsis: The year is 1982 — one year into the glorious New Anime Century! Unfortunately, college freshman Ken Kubo has yet to bask in the brilliant light of this prosperous era! Instead, he’s either hitting tennis balls or playing hanky-panky with his high school sweetheart. But a chance encounter with an old friend unlocks his true anime nerd potential, turning his aim away from the ace and toward the top! With a loyal circle of new allies at his side, Kubo may just become the greatest nerd known to man — the Otaking! Meanwhile, an intrepid crew of documentarians use their filmic brushes to paint a vivid portrait of the anime obsessed.
Blu-Ray Edition Features:
- Liner notes
- Color and Line art Galleries
- Watch with or without live action segments
- 1080p / Japanese 2.0 LPCM / English subtitles / Region Free
