EDEN OF THE EAST: THE KING OF EDEN on UK DVD and Blu-ray

KING OF EDEN, the first of two EDEN OF THE EAST theatrical films, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment.
Photo courtesy of The Associates. © 2009 EDEN OF THE EAST.

Special Edition Comes with Bonus Feature Film: EDEN OF THE EAST: AIR COMMUNICATION
Source: The Associates press release
Official Site: juiz.jp (Japan)

Akira Takizawa is lost in America. Photo courtesy of The Associates. © 2009 EDEN
OF THE EAST.

2009′s Most Intriguing New Anime Returns With A Brand New Movie!

The story of EDEN OF THE EAST THE MOVIE 1: THE KING OF EDEN (東のエデン劇場版ⅠThe King of Eden, Higashi no Eden Gekijooban I: The King of Eden, 2009) continues where it left off from the EDEN OF THE EAST TV series, and brings Saki Morimi back to the USA in order to find Akira Takizawa. The other Selecao however are actively moving to take part in the game, and a few in particular are making dangerous moves in order to eliminate Takizawa or move towards their picture of a better Japan.

The EDEN OF THE EAST THE MOVIE 1: THE KING OF EDEN Blu-ray also includes a very special bonus extra, the EDEN OF THE EAST: AIR COMMUNICATION feature length film edit of the original 11 episode EOTE TV series from 2009. It is an excellent accompaniment to the brand new movie ensuring new and old fans alike can enjoy the entire EDEN OF THE EAST saga from beginning to end.

Label: Manga Entertainment
Release date: 6th June 2011
Release type: DVD, Blu-ray
Certificate: 15
Running time: 80 minutes
Pricing: DVD – £19.99, Blu-ray – £29.99 (without Air Communicator: DVD – £17.99, Blu-ray – £22.99)
Genre: Anime
Director: Kenji Kamiyama

For more information on EDEN OF THE EAST please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: