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Garo – Crimson Moon [BD 1080p]

Garo - Crimson Moon

Synopsis for: Garo - Crimson Moon (Fall 2015)
Beneath the shimmering grace of Heian-kyo's capital, darkness festers. Crimson moons bathe the city in haunting twilight, unleashing monstrous Horrors that prey on human souls. While the privileged bask in a shimmering barrier, commoners cower in the shadows. Yet, hope flickers in the hearts of unlikely heroes. Raikou, a young man burdened by destiny, cannot wield the ancient Garo armor alone. He relies on Seimei, a Makai Alchemist who channels her potent magic to transform him into the legendary armored warrior. Alongside a loyal young boy named Kintoki, they rise against the tide of horrors, protecting the vulnerable from the crimson moon's sinister embrace. But a looming evil lurks, twisting shadows and manipulating desires, threatening to plunge the city into an eternal night. Can the Garo's light pierce the darkness before Heian-kyo succumbs to the Crimson Moon's curse? Continue reading Garo – Crimson Moon [BD 1080p]

Suzume no Tojimari [HEVC, BD 720p | BD 1080p | BD 2160p]

Suzume's Door-Locking

On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety—

17-year-old Suzume's journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I'm looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly mesmerized by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob...

Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster.

—The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky.

Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky—

Drawn in by this mysterious door, Suzume's journey is about to begin. (CoMix)

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Kaguya-hime no Monogatari [BD 720p]

Kaguya-hime no Monogatari

Synopsis for: Kaguya-hime no Monogatari | The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (Fall 2013)
Adaptation of the Japanese folk tale Taketori Monogatari (Tale of the Bamboo Cutter), also known as Kaguya Hime (Princess Kaguya).

In an idyllic rural setting, an old bamboo cutter and his wife raise a tiny girl found nestled within a glowing bamboo stalk along with a fortune in gold. As she approaches adulthood, the bamboo cutter uses the fortune to purchase a villa in the capital, buy himself a title and employ tutors to transform the country girl, now given the name Kaguya, into a refined woman. News of her beauty brings powerful and wealthy suitors who compete for her hand in marriage, all the while Kaguya wishes that she and her family could return to their former life. Sooner or later, though, her true origins will make their own claim upon her. Continue reading Kaguya-hime no Monogatari [BD 720p]

Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari | Requiem from the Darkness [DVD 480p, Dual Audio]

Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari

Synopsis for: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari | Requiem from the Darkness | Hundred Stories | Kosetsu Hyaku Monogatari | Kyogoku Natsuhiko Kosetsu Hyaku Monogatari | Natsuhiko Kyougoku's Worldly Horror Stories | 100 stories (Fall 2003)
Tired of writing riddles for children, Yamaoka Momosuke plans on gathering spooky and gruesome stories and publishing them in an anthology called Hyakumonogatari ("One Hundred Tales"). While researching these old myths and legends he comes across a mysterious trio who call themselves the Ongyou. They are detectives who are investigating the legends to reveal their truths...and bring those in the wrong to justice. Each time Momosuke meets the Ongyou he must face horrible truths and battle with his morals, but he's seeing things he shouldn't be seeing... Continue reading Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari | Requiem from the Darkness [DVD 480p, Dual Audio]