ANIME / VIDEO / MUSIC GBD
July 11, 2018
Mr. Yusuke Kobayashi will appear in BOX1’s audio extra! DVD Volume 3 is also set to release!
It has been decided that “Blu-ray BOX 2”, which will include Gundam Build Diversepisode 14 to 25, will be released on December 21st(Fri) by BANDAI NAMCO Arts.
Furthermore, the BOX illustration, inner jacket illustration, DISC 2 jacket illustration, and details on the audio commentary from the “Gundam Build Divers Blu-ray BOX 1” to be released on September 26th(Wed) have all been revealed.
A Photo Submission Campaign commemorating the release of the “Blu-ray BOX 1 [High Grade Edition]” as well as a Members-Only Blu-ray BOX Christmas Ver. Delivery Service limited to the “Blu-ray BOX 2 [Collectors’ Edition]” are set to begin through the Gundam Fan Club (GFC).
The jacket illustration for the Volume 2 DVD has also arrived along with news of the DVD Volume 3 release, so we’ll introduce everything together.
The Blu-ray BOX 2 will be released in two versions. The Collectors’ Edition will be available for limited sale through the GFC, Premium Bandai, and Bandai Visual Club while the Standard Edition will be released in general stores.
Both editions will come with a specially illustrated storage case and jacket. Video extras will include the credit-less opening and ending of the second season along with a collection of commercials. An audio commentary will be included as an audio extra. “GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS SPECIAL ARCHIVE VOL.2” (48 pages planned), deluxe liner notes that include a series exposition and staff interviews, will also be included.
An original soundtrack CD, which will include music from the series on two discs, along with the “GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS CARDDASS COLLECTION SET VOL.2” (10 cards planned), the second installment of deluxe Build Diverscarddass cards in commemoration of Carddass’ 30thanniversary, will also be included in the box.
You can also obtain leaflet illustrated by chief mechanic animator Sakiko Uda as a corporate extra with the Standard Edition.
Additionally, a members-only Christmas version cardboard shipping box will be shipped to you when you preorder the “Blu-ray BOX 2 [Collectors’ Edition]” through the currently ongoing Members-Only Blu-ray BOX Delivery Service on the GFC. The GFC Member-Only Delivery Service will no longer accept orders once all shipping boxes are gone, so definitely don’t miss this chance to use this service!
Gundam Build Divers Blu-ray BOX 2 [Collectors’ Edition] <First Press Limited Edition>
· Gundam Fan Club (GFC)→ “Member-Only Blu-ray BOX Christmas Ver. Delivery Service” set to begin!
[Release Date] December 21, 2018 (Fri)
[Stock Number] BCXC-0059
[Price] 30,000 yen (tax excluded)
[Number of Episodes] 12 episodes
[Specs] Color / 276 minutes (planned) (main video approx. 276 min + video extras) / Linear PCM (Stereo) / AVC / BD50G x 3 discs / 16:9<1080p High Definition> / Comes with Japanese subtitles (ON/OFF)
[Extras]
· Original Soundtrack CD (2 discs)
※Music by Hideakira Kimura from the series will be included on two discs! The CD jacket is an all new illustration!
· GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS CARDDASS COLLECTION SET VOL.2 (10 cards planned)
※Carddass’ 30thanniversary! Comes with deluxe Gundam Build Divers’ carddass cards!
· GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS SPECIAL ARCHIVE VOL.2 (48 pages planned)
※Deluxe liner notes that include a series exposition, staff interviews, and more
[Video Extras]
· Season Two credit-less OP & ED
· Collection of commercials
[Audio Extra]
· Audio commentary
[Specifications, etc.]
· Storage case illustrated by Kanetake Ebikawa
· Jacket illustrated by Shuri Toida, Shinya Kusumegi, Sakiko Uda, and Masami Obar
Gundam Build Divers Blu-ray BOX 2 [Standard Edition]
[Release Date] December 21, 2018 (Fri)
[Stock Number] BCXA-1386
[Price] 25,000 yen (tax excluded)
[Number of Episodes] 12 episodes
[Specs] Color / 276 minutes (planned) (main video approx. 276 min + video extras) / Linear PCM (Stereo) / AVC / BD50G x 3 discs / 16:9<1080p High Definition> / Comes with Japanese subtitles (ON/OFF)
[Extras]
· GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS SPECIAL ARCHIVE VOL.2 (48 pages planned)
※Deluxe liner notes that include a series exposition, staff interviews, and more
[Video Extras]
· Season Two credit-less OP & ED
· Collection of commercials
[Audio Extra]
· Audio commentary
[Specifications, etc.]
· Storage case illustrated by Kanetake Ebikawa
· Jacket illustrated by Shuri Toida, Shinya Kusumegi, Sakiko Uda, and Masami Obari
<Corporate Extra>
A leaflet illustrated by chief mechanic animator Sakiko Uda will be presented to those that purchase the “Blu-ray BOX 2 [Standard Edition]” in select stores!
For a list of these select stores, please check this page.
※The extra will no longer be given out once all stock is gone. We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
※There may be stores listed above that do not carry this product.
※Please direct your inquires related to details on whether or not a store has the extra or on the product lineup to the store you will be purchasing from.
※The extra will be given to you at the time of purchase.
The BOX illustration, inner jacket illustration, DISC 2 jacket illustration, and concept images of the “GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS CARDDASS COLLECTION SET VOL.1” extras for the “Blu-ray BOX 1[High Grade Edition]”, which will release September 26th(Wed), were all revealed today.
The BOX illustration is illustrated by mechanic designer Mr. Kanetake Ebikawa, the inner jacket by action director Mr. Masami Obari, and the DISC 2 jacket illustration by character designer Ms. Shuri Toida and chief mechanic animator Ms. Sakiko Uda. The DISC 2 jacket illustrated is the same as the jacket of the Volume 2 DVD that will be released as well as be available for rentals on August 28th(Tues).
The audio commentary will include four episodes: the prologue, episode 1, episode 10, and episode 13. Mr. Yusuke Kobayashi, voice of Riku, Ms. Natsumi Fujiwara, voice of Yukki, Mr. Jun Kasama, voice of Kyoya, Mr. Sho Hayami, voice of Rommel, and more alongside Director Shinya Watada and Producer Masakazu Ogawa will appear in the commentaries.
The High Grade Edition is sold only through the GFC, Premium Bandai, and BVC. A service called the Gundam Fan Club Member-Only Delivery Service, which will send your purchase in a cardboard shipping box for members decorated with a design related to the series, is currently available when you preorder the High Grade Edition through the GFC. The delivery service will no longer accept orders once all shipping boxes are gone.
You can also get your hands on a leaflet illustrated by chief mechanic animator Shinya Kusumegi with the Standard Edition, so don’t miss out.
Gundam Build Divers Blu-ray BOX 1 [High Grade Edition] <First Press Limited Edition>
· Gundam Fan Club (GFC)→ “Members-Only Blu-ray BOX Delivery Service” currently ongoing!
[Release Date] September 26, 2018 (Wed)
[Stock Number] BCXC-0058
[Price] 30,000 yen (tax excluded)
[Number of Episodes] 13 episodes
[Specs] Color / 312 minutes (planned) (main video approx. 299 min + video extras approx. 13 min) / Linear PCM (Stereo) / AVC / BD50G x 3 discs / 16:9<1080p High Definition> / Comes with Japanese subtitles (ON/OFF)
[Extras]
· Limited edition Gunpla “HGBD 1/144 GUNDAM 00 DIVER [GOLDEN DIVE SPARKLE]”
※Planned to be a design inspired by the colors that appear when a Gunpla is scanned in the series.
· GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS CARDDASS COLLECTION SET VOL.1 (10 cards)
※Carddass’ 30thanniversary! Comes with the first installment of deluxe Gundam Build Divers’ carddass cards!
· GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS SPECIAL ARCHIVE VOL.1 (48 pages planned)
※Deluxe liner notes that include a series exposition, staff interviews, and more
[Video Extras]
· Prologue
· Credit-less OP & ED
· Collection of promotional videos and commercials
[Audio Extra]
· Audio commentary
・ep01 “Welcome to GBN”
Yusuke Kobayashi (Riku), Natsumi Fujiwara (Yukki), Nene Hieda (Momo), Haruka Terui (Sarah), Masakazu Ogawa (Sunrise Producer)
· Prologue & ep10 “Coalition of Volunteers”
Jun Kasama (Kyoya), Sho Hayami (Rommel), Shinya Watada (Director), Masakazu Ogawa (Sunrise Producer)
· ep13 “Duel”
Yusuke Kobayashi (Riku), Manami Numakura (Ayame), Atsushi Tamaru (Koichi), Taku Yashiro (Shiba), Masakazu Ogawa (Sunrise Producer)
[Specifications, etc.]
· Storage case illustrated by Kanetake Ebikawa
· Jacket illustrated by Shuri Toida, Shinya Kusumegi, Sakiko Uda, and Masami Obari
It has been decided that a “Gundam Fan Club Photo Submission Campaign” for members will be held on the GFC in commemoration of the “Blu-ray BOX 1 [High Grade Edition]” release.
The campaign will present contributors with a special wallpaper when they take and submit a photo of the GFC member-only shipping box together with the included “HGBD 1/144 GUNDAM 00 DIVER [GOLDEN DIVE SPARKLE]”. Please stay tuned for details.
The DVD Volume 2 jacket illustration is illustrated by Ms. Shuri Toida, responsible for character designs, and chief mechanic animator Ms. Sakiko Uda. It shares the same illustration with the “Blu-ray BOX 1 [High Grade Edition]” DISC 2 jacket.
Gundam Build Divers DVD Volume 3
[Release Date] September 26, 2018 (Wed)
[Stock Number] BCBA-4918
[Price] 5,800 yen (tax excluded)
[Number of Episodes] 4 episodes
[Specs] Color / 92 minutes (planned) / Dolby Digital (Stereo) / Single-sided/Dual-layered / 16:9 (Letterbox) / Vista Size / Comes with Japanese subtitles (ON/OFF)
[Specifications, etc.] Specially illustrated jacket
※Rental DVDs will also be released on the same date
DVDs will be released every month
※Extras and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Supplier & Distributor: BANDAI NAMCO Arts