On Monday, January 20, Discotek Media hosted a live-streamed New Year’s event on YouTube, where they unveiled an exciting lineup of newly licensed titles. The announcements included a diverse selection of anime series, live-action films, tokusatsu shows, and more.
Founded in 2005, Discotek Media has built a reputation for licensing unique and retro content, specializing in series from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. They are also known for rescuing Japanese films and titles with expired licenses from other companies.
Discotek’s Full List of Title Announcements in January
- Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman: Blu-ray release includes the Netflix English dub.
- Angel Heart: Alternate-universe City Hunter tale gets its first-ever Blu-ray release.
- Osomatsu-kun: The 80s version arrives in 86 episodes on 2 SD-BDs.
- Flame of Recca: Returns with subtitles and the classic Viz/Ocean dub.
- Space Adventure Cobra: Special Yello Dubbed Version: First HD release of the UK dub with a soundtrack by Yello.
- Lupin the 3rd: The Live Action Movie: 2014 film in HD with multi-language audio and Japanese dub, plus extras.
- Highlander: The Animated Series: 90s cartoon adaptation set in the 27th century.
- King Arthur & the Knights of Justice: High school football team becomes the new Knights of the Round Table.
- Stone Protectors: Rock band turned trolls to battle aliens.
- Darkstalkers: Complete 13-episode US cartoon series based on the video games.
- Street Fighter: Entire US cartoon series with commentary by Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and others.
- Kamen Rider X: Third Kamen Rider series released in the US for the first time, featuring essays and interviews.
- Kikaider: The Ultimate Human Machine: Theatrical Kikaider Reboot film on Blu-ray.
- Special Investigation Robo Janperson: Classic Metal Heroes series coming to Blu-ray.
- Vivid Strike: Nanoha spinoff featuring Fuka’s fighting action.
- Higurashi: When They Cry: English dub with upgraded subtitles in this license rescue.
- Terrifying Girls’ High School: Three additional films from the pinky violence franchise.
- Tomorrow’s Joe the Movie: Dramatic 2011 adaptation of the boxing classic.
- Nana & Nana 2: Both live-action films getting Blu-ray releases in North America for the first time.
- Hana Yori Dango Final: Finale live-action film coming later this year.
- Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl: Action film by Katsuhito Ishii starring Tadanobu Asano & Shie Kohinata.
- The Happiness of the Katakuris: Takashi Miike’s musical horror comedy returns on Blu-ray.
- DearS: Harem series with AstroRes video upgrade.
- Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend: Adults-only classic remastered with uncut 35mm prints and original OVA episodes.
