The remake of the 1974 epoch-making series — which put the name "anime" into our cultural lexicon and launched the "Anime Boom" of the '80s — directed by Yutaka Izubuchi, has premiered in Japan this past weekend to packed houses. The producers are following the same marketing strategy that made GUNDAM UNICORN a success: Theatrical releases, followed by DVD/BD releases, and then television broadcast. The first two episodes of the new series, "The Long Voyage" opened in Japan this past Saturday, and the while you can buy the theater-exclusive early-bird BD & DVDs, the general release will not be until May 25th. Information & Specs on the English Subtitled BDs can be found here:
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And, if you're not sure if you're going to like this new series — you can see the first opening ten minutes of the first episode, with English Subtitles, !
Oh, we've also translated the first chapter of the manga adaption, which you can read, !