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The three box sets presented on this page were released in 2008 and 2009 in Japan to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shoujo Kakumei Utena, which began its television run seemingly an age ago, in 1997. The material, from the music to the images to a couple minor changes in the scenery, has all been remastered in these gorgeous collections, which include bonus materials and packaging finally worthy of the work inside it.
This page is meant to be a reference for anyone interested in obtaining these, or more likely, anyone wishing to drool longingly over their existence. It would cost upwards of $800.00 USD to make these imports yours, but for some of us, that's an option, and for the rest of us? Well...maybe they'll come stateside now that CPM, the US company who purchased and released SKU, has gone bankrupt.
None of this information is my own, since I don't own these. This is a compilation of information that surfaced in In the Rose Garden's thread on the remaster releases. Credit goes to Mylene, Copyman, Sey, IceQueenChigusa, dundundun, Almaser, and others for providing links, updates, scans, pictures, and reviews. Thank you so much. You guys are the best. :)
[Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Complete CD-BOX]
Released in Japan: August 27th, 2008, by Starchild
Catalog number: KICA-920 - 928
Starchild's page: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/utena/cd.html
Cost with Tax: ¥12,600 [Approx. 77.24€, USD$120.71, AUS$129.40]
Contents/Bonuses:
- Box illustrated by Chiho Saito
- Soundtracks 1-8, digitally remastered for clarity
- Fully illustrated book with lyrics and original cover art
- 10th Anniversary CD with new recordings:
- The Absolute Destiny Ball ~ UTENA IN THE CLUB
- 01. Club Mix: Rondo Revolution (Vocal Medley)
- 02. Techno: The Sunlit Garden
- 03. Bossa Nova: Absolute Destiny Apocalypse
- 04. Samba: Revolutionary Girl Overture
- 05. Dark Mix: Shadow Girls
- 06. Mambo: Aphrodite of Death
- 07. Hawaiian: Legend: The God's Name is Abraxas
- 08. Club Mix: Absolute Destiny Apocalypse/J.A. Seazer Medley
Bonus Tracks
- 09. Bossa Nova: Absolute Destiny Apocalypse [Karaoke Track]
- 10. Club Mix: Absolute Destiny Apocalypse [Simple Edit]
Where to buy:
@ PlayAsia
@ Yes Asia
@ CDJapan
Images (Courtesy of Mylene. Click for biggies.):
[Shoujo Kakumei Utena: DVD-BOX 1]
Released in Japan: September 26th, 2008, by Starchild
Catalog number: KIBA-91500 - 91505
Starchild's page: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/utena/dvd.html
Cost with Tax: ¥31,500 [Approx. 240.23€, USD$354.34, AUS$391.32]
Contents/Bonuses:
- Brand new series artwork on box and DVD cases
- Full-color booklet
- Episodes 1-24 in 6 DVDs, HD remastered in 5.1 surround sound
Where to buy:
@ PlayAsia
@ Yes Asia
@ CDJapan
Images (Courtesy of Mylene. Click for biggies.):
[Shoujo Kakumei Utena: DVD-BOX 2]
Released in Japan: March 11th, 2009, by Starchild
Catalog number: KIBA-91506 - 91511
Starchild's page: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/utena/dvd.html
Cost with Tax: ¥31,500 [Approx. 240.23€, USD$354.34, AUS$391.32]
Contents/Bonuses:
- Brand new series artwork on box and DVD cases
- Full-color booklet
- Episodes 26-39 in 4 DVDs, HD remastered in 5.1 surround sound
- Revolutionary Girl Utena: Adolescence Apocalypse (Movie)
- Revolutionary Girl Utena (Performed at the Hakuhinkan Theatre in 1997) (Musical)
- Art Boards for the Music Clips
Where to buy:
@ Yes Asia
@ CDJapan
Images (Click for biggie.):
Once again, thank you, IRG. I hope this little cheat sheet does justice to an awesome thread. WE WERE THERE. Even if most of us were way too broke to partake. ;) |