Discotek Media Announces June Releases
HomeDiscotek Media Announces June Releases
Posted April 25, 2026 09:18 PM by Webmaster
Discotek Media has announced its June batch of releases. They are: NANA (2005), NANA 2 (2006),
Patlabor The Mobile Police: The Early Days (1988-1989), Hana Yori Dango: Final (2008), Kamen Rider Stronger (1975), Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles - Complete Collection (1979-1980), Lupin the 3rd: Specials Collection 2, Specials 6-10 (1994-1998), When They Cry: Kai - Season 2 (2007), and When They Cry: Rei - Season 3 (2009).
NANA
Description: Based on the popular manga by Ai Yazawa, NANA follows the adventures of two girls both named Nana. While they share the same name, they couldn't be more different. Nana "Hachi" Komatsu follows her boyfriend to Tokyo in the hopes of making a new start, while Nana Osaki, who arrives in the city at the same time, is a punk rock beauty who has the ambition of making it big in the world of rock and roll. Although these two young women come from different backgrounds, they quickly become best friends while chasing their happiness and dreams. The bestselling manga is brought to life by J-Pop icon MIKA NAKASHIMA and popular actress AOI MIYAZAKI, and directed by KENTARO OTANI, with an original theme by J-Rock superstar HYDE (L'Arc-en-Ciel).
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
NANA 2
Description: Hachi (Yui Ichikawa) might've just dumped her ex, but life sure isn't getting any easier. As Nana (Mika Nakashima) and the Black Stones' star keep rising, Hachi worries about where she'll fit into their big dreams for the future. Desperate to stay in their world, she kicks off an ill-advised affair with Trapnest's playboy bassist—turning her precious world upside down. Between the pressures of fast fame and this fiery fling, just how much can Nana and Hachi's friendship take before it shatters? Filled to the brim with intense drama and heartrending romance, Ai Yazawa's shojo classic returns for a final show on the big screen! Presented in the original Japanese language with English subtitles!
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
Patlabor The Mobile Police: The Early Days
Description: The groundbreaking 7-episode Original Video Animation series directed by Mamoru Oshii that launched the Patlabor franchise. Set in a near-future Tokyo where giant construction robots called "Labors" have become commonplace, a special police unit—Special Vehicles Section 2, Division 2—is formed to handle Labor-related crimes using their own patrol mechs: the Ingram "Patlabors." Centered on enthusiastic rookie pilot Izumi Noa and her beloved AV-98 Ingram Unit 1 "Alphonse," the series follows the laid-back yet highly skilled members of Division 2 as they deal with everything from malfunctioning construction Labors rampaging through the city, corporate espionage, military conspiracies, and the eerie "Phantom" computer virus that causes Labors to go berserk. Tense police action, dry humor, and introspective character moments, establishing Patlabor's signature realistic, human-scale approach to mecha anime. This classic from the director of Ghost in the Shell is available in high definition, with the original Japanese language, English subtitles, and the English dub!
STREET DATE JUNE 30.
Hana Yori Dango: Final
Description: After two hit seasons, on Japanese television, Hana Yori Dango completes its bumbling romantic journey on the silver screen in the 2008 blockbuster Hana Yori Dango: Final (a.k.a. Boys Over Flowers: Final). Based on Kamio Yoko's incredibly popular manga, Hana Yori Dango: Final topped the 2008 Japanese box office for three straight weeks to become one of the highest-grossing Japanese films of the year! Set four years after the TV series. Hana Yori Dango: Final is much like the drama, only bigger and better! After experiencing countless ups and downs, feuding couple Makino Tsukushi (Mao Inoue) and Domyoji Tsukasa (Jun Matsumoto) are finally ready to tie the knot.. or so they think! When an irreplaceable tiara is stolen, they put their wedding plans on hold. It's a race against the clock to retrieve the precious family heirloom that takes them to America, Hong Kong, and even a tropical island!
STREET DATE JUNE 30.
Kamen Rider Stronger
Description: The sinister Black Satan stands on the cusp of world domination, but in their hubris, these schemers have just sealed their own fate! When a mysterious young man joins their ranks, the evil cabal transforms him into a supercharged cyborg—unaware of the fact they've been taken for a ride. With this newfound spark at his fingertips, the youth drops his act and declares war on Black Satan as... Kamen Rider Stronger! With the hotheaded Tackle's help, Stronger faces off against the ominous organization and their ferocious Psyborg commandos! Beamed in directly from the Rider Video Signal, Kamen Rider Stronger explodes onto Blu-ray for the very first time in North America! This complete collection includes all 39 episodes of the fifth Showa-era Kamen Rider television series—presented in the original Japanese language with English subtitles!
STREET DATE JUNE 30.
Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles - Complete Collection
Description: The year is 1755, and General Jarjayes of France's Royal Guard curses the birth of his fifth daughter. With no one to carry on the family's military legacy, he is driven to raise his newest daughter as his son. Fourteen years later, Oscar Jarjayes dresses in men's clothes, is peerless with the rapier, and is never afraid to take (or give) a punch. When it comes time to appoint a bodyguard to protect the Dauphine Marie Antoinette, the king of France declares that Oscar must duel Count Girodelle's son for the honor. To her, however, it isn't a question of whether she can win the duel, but whether she wants to at all. Will she choose the role of a military officer, or will she seek a life with the one she loves?
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
Lupin the 3rd: Specials Collection 2, Specials 6-10
Description: Dragon of Doom: Lupin's gang hunts a mysterious dragon statue hidden in the sunken Titanic — one that even Goemon's Zantetsuken can't cut. It may hold the secret to the sword's power, but a wealthy gangster wants it too.The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure: Lupin races to collect three lost statues to find the legendary treasure of bandit Harimao. He teams up with aging MI6 agent Sir Archer and his granddaughter against the ruthless Neo-Himmel group.The Secret of Twilight Gemini: Dying Don Dolune gives Lupin half of the legendary Twilight diamond. The other half is in war-torn Morocco, where Fujiko's schemes, a romance with Lara, and a psychotic killer complicate everything. Island of Assassins: Framed for Zenigata's murder with his own Walther P38, Lupin tracks the killer to a deadly assassin island in the Devil's Triangle. Forced to join them, he plots to steal their gold and face a ghost from his past. Tokyo Crisis: Lupin fights to steal two rare photo plates before shady dealer Michael Suzuki gets them. With Jigen and Goemon off their game and Zenigata aided by mysterious reporter Mariya, chaos ensues.
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
When They Cry: Kai - Season 2
Description: The endless June of 1983 continues its merciless cycle. After the blood-soaked tragedies of the Watanagashi Festival claimed countless lives across shattered fragments of time, the survivors are left broken, haunted, and desperate for answers. Keiichi Maebara, torn by guilt and memory, vows to change fate itself. Rika Furude, the shrine maiden who has lived and died a hundred times, finally reveals the cruel truth of the looping nightmare. Satoko Houjou sharpens her traps and her resolve. Mion and Shion Sonozaki confront the darkness buried in their family's past. And Rena Ryuugu—freed from the curse's grip after her arrest—returns to a village that no longer trusts her. As the shadowy conspiracy behind the "Oyashiro-sama's Curse" unravels, old allies become enemies, secrets become weapons, and the line between human and monster disappears completely. With time running out and the Great Hinamizawa Disaster looming once more, only one question remains: Can they break the cycle before the final night falls?
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
When They Cry: Rei - Season 3
Description: In the cursed village of Hinamizawa, the endless cycle of June 1983 was supposed to be unbreakable. But something has changed. Rika Furude opens her eyes to a world without tragedy. No murders. No paranoia. No blood-soaked nights. A perfect summer where everyone lives. A paradise she has wished for across a hundred deaths. Yet paradise demands a price. To keep this miracle, she must never return. She must let her friends die in the world that needs her most. One sin to end all sins. One roll of the dice to murder hope itself. Five final stories hidden from the original curse. Forgiveness is a lie. This time, even gods cry.
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
NANA
Description: Based on the popular manga by Ai Yazawa, NANA follows the adventures of two girls both named Nana. While they share the same name, they couldn't be more different. Nana "Hachi" Komatsu follows her boyfriend to Tokyo in the hopes of making a new start, while Nana Osaki, who arrives in the city at the same time, is a punk rock beauty who has the ambition of making it big in the world of rock and roll. Although these two young women come from different backgrounds, they quickly become best friends while chasing their happiness and dreams. The bestselling manga is brought to life by J-Pop icon MIKA NAKASHIMA and popular actress AOI MIYAZAKI, and directed by KENTARO OTANI, with an original theme by J-Rock superstar HYDE (L'Arc-en-Ciel).
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
NANA 2
Description: Hachi (Yui Ichikawa) might've just dumped her ex, but life sure isn't getting any easier. As Nana (Mika Nakashima) and the Black Stones' star keep rising, Hachi worries about where she'll fit into their big dreams for the future. Desperate to stay in their world, she kicks off an ill-advised affair with Trapnest's playboy bassist—turning her precious world upside down. Between the pressures of fast fame and this fiery fling, just how much can Nana and Hachi's friendship take before it shatters? Filled to the brim with intense drama and heartrending romance, Ai Yazawa's shojo classic returns for a final show on the big screen! Presented in the original Japanese language with English subtitles!
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
Patlabor The Mobile Police: The Early Days
Description: The groundbreaking 7-episode Original Video Animation series directed by Mamoru Oshii that launched the Patlabor franchise. Set in a near-future Tokyo where giant construction robots called "Labors" have become commonplace, a special police unit—Special Vehicles Section 2, Division 2—is formed to handle Labor-related crimes using their own patrol mechs: the Ingram "Patlabors." Centered on enthusiastic rookie pilot Izumi Noa and her beloved AV-98 Ingram Unit 1 "Alphonse," the series follows the laid-back yet highly skilled members of Division 2 as they deal with everything from malfunctioning construction Labors rampaging through the city, corporate espionage, military conspiracies, and the eerie "Phantom" computer virus that causes Labors to go berserk. Tense police action, dry humor, and introspective character moments, establishing Patlabor's signature realistic, human-scale approach to mecha anime. This classic from the director of Ghost in the Shell is available in high definition, with the original Japanese language, English subtitles, and the English dub!
STREET DATE JUNE 30.
Hana Yori Dango: Final
Description: After two hit seasons, on Japanese television, Hana Yori Dango completes its bumbling romantic journey on the silver screen in the 2008 blockbuster Hana Yori Dango: Final (a.k.a. Boys Over Flowers: Final). Based on Kamio Yoko's incredibly popular manga, Hana Yori Dango: Final topped the 2008 Japanese box office for three straight weeks to become one of the highest-grossing Japanese films of the year! Set four years after the TV series. Hana Yori Dango: Final is much like the drama, only bigger and better! After experiencing countless ups and downs, feuding couple Makino Tsukushi (Mao Inoue) and Domyoji Tsukasa (Jun Matsumoto) are finally ready to tie the knot.. or so they think! When an irreplaceable tiara is stolen, they put their wedding plans on hold. It's a race against the clock to retrieve the precious family heirloom that takes them to America, Hong Kong, and even a tropical island!
STREET DATE JUNE 30.
Kamen Rider Stronger
Description: The sinister Black Satan stands on the cusp of world domination, but in their hubris, these schemers have just sealed their own fate! When a mysterious young man joins their ranks, the evil cabal transforms him into a supercharged cyborg—unaware of the fact they've been taken for a ride. With this newfound spark at his fingertips, the youth drops his act and declares war on Black Satan as... Kamen Rider Stronger! With the hotheaded Tackle's help, Stronger faces off against the ominous organization and their ferocious Psyborg commandos! Beamed in directly from the Rider Video Signal, Kamen Rider Stronger explodes onto Blu-ray for the very first time in North America! This complete collection includes all 39 episodes of the fifth Showa-era Kamen Rider television series—presented in the original Japanese language with English subtitles!
STREET DATE JUNE 30.
Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles - Complete Collection
Description: The year is 1755, and General Jarjayes of France's Royal Guard curses the birth of his fifth daughter. With no one to carry on the family's military legacy, he is driven to raise his newest daughter as his son. Fourteen years later, Oscar Jarjayes dresses in men's clothes, is peerless with the rapier, and is never afraid to take (or give) a punch. When it comes time to appoint a bodyguard to protect the Dauphine Marie Antoinette, the king of France declares that Oscar must duel Count Girodelle's son for the honor. To her, however, it isn't a question of whether she can win the duel, but whether she wants to at all. Will she choose the role of a military officer, or will she seek a life with the one she loves?
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
Lupin the 3rd: Specials Collection 2, Specials 6-10
Description: Dragon of Doom: Lupin's gang hunts a mysterious dragon statue hidden in the sunken Titanic — one that even Goemon's Zantetsuken can't cut. It may hold the secret to the sword's power, but a wealthy gangster wants it too.The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure: Lupin races to collect three lost statues to find the legendary treasure of bandit Harimao. He teams up with aging MI6 agent Sir Archer and his granddaughter against the ruthless Neo-Himmel group.The Secret of Twilight Gemini: Dying Don Dolune gives Lupin half of the legendary Twilight diamond. The other half is in war-torn Morocco, where Fujiko's schemes, a romance with Lara, and a psychotic killer complicate everything. Island of Assassins: Framed for Zenigata's murder with his own Walther P38, Lupin tracks the killer to a deadly assassin island in the Devil's Triangle. Forced to join them, he plots to steal their gold and face a ghost from his past. Tokyo Crisis: Lupin fights to steal two rare photo plates before shady dealer Michael Suzuki gets them. With Jigen and Goemon off their game and Zenigata aided by mysterious reporter Mariya, chaos ensues.
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
When They Cry: Kai - Season 2
Description: The endless June of 1983 continues its merciless cycle. After the blood-soaked tragedies of the Watanagashi Festival claimed countless lives across shattered fragments of time, the survivors are left broken, haunted, and desperate for answers. Keiichi Maebara, torn by guilt and memory, vows to change fate itself. Rika Furude, the shrine maiden who has lived and died a hundred times, finally reveals the cruel truth of the looping nightmare. Satoko Houjou sharpens her traps and her resolve. Mion and Shion Sonozaki confront the darkness buried in their family's past. And Rena Ryuugu—freed from the curse's grip after her arrest—returns to a village that no longer trusts her. As the shadowy conspiracy behind the "Oyashiro-sama's Curse" unravels, old allies become enemies, secrets become weapons, and the line between human and monster disappears completely. With time running out and the Great Hinamizawa Disaster looming once more, only one question remains: Can they break the cycle before the final night falls?
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
When They Cry: Rei - Season 3
Description: In the cursed village of Hinamizawa, the endless cycle of June 1983 was supposed to be unbreakable. But something has changed. Rika Furude opens her eyes to a world without tragedy. No murders. No paranoia. No blood-soaked nights. A perfect summer where everyone lives. A paradise she has wished for across a hundred deaths. Yet paradise demands a price. To keep this miracle, she must never return. She must let her friends die in the world that needs her most. One sin to end all sins. One roll of the dice to murder hope itself. Five final stories hidden from the original curse. Forgiveness is a lie. This time, even gods cry.
STREET DATE: JUNE 30.
