Right Stuf Announces Street Date for "To Heart" DVD 1

[Shawne Kleckner]

TO HEART, VOL. 1: NEW FEELINGS (http://www.rightstuf.com/aod/rsdvd0701)
Vol. 1 of 4
Pre-Book: 1/30/2007
Street Date: 2/27/2007
Runtime: Approximately 100 minutes, Dolby Digital; Stereo, Color
Genre: Drama / Romance
Suggested Rating: 7+

Format: DVD (English, Japanese, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)
Catalog#: RSDVD0701 (http://www.rightstuf.com/aod/rsdvd0701)
ISBN: 1-57032-844-7
UPC#: 7-42617-0701-2-9
SRP: $19.99

Anime producer The Right Stuf International is pleased to announce the release of To Heart, Vol. 1: New Feelings on February 27, 2007. Based on one of Japan's most popular games, To Heart follows childhood friends Akari and Hiroyuki, and their classmates, as they deal with life's everyday – and not-so-everyday – dramas. This tale of love, relationships and friendship has been a fan favorite since its 1999 Japanese television debut, and perceptive American fans may recognize the series from its numerous "cameos" in the best-selling Comic Party anime.

Available to U.S. audiences for the first time ever, Right Stuf’s release of To Heart features a complete video restoration of the entire 13-episode series.

In To Heart, Vol. 1: New Feelings:

Episode 1: "A Brand New Morning"
For as long as Akari can remember, she and Hiroyuki have always been friends. But with time, everything changes, and her feelings have turned into something more. As a new semester of high school begins, will the two childhood friends come closer together, or drift further apart?

Episode 2: "After School Incident"
Childish An Hour, Japan's most popular rock band, is coming to town - but the concert's completely sold out! Or is it? Masashi has managed to pick up two tickets, but deciding who gets to go turns into an unexpected test of friendship.

Episode 3: "In a Sunny Spot"
The quiet girl with the raven-colored hair… Serika Kurusugawa is a silent mystery. She's the only member of the school's Occult Club, her voice is soft as a whisper, and she doesn’t speak with anyone at school. What could this enigmatic girl possibly want with Hiroyuki?

Episode 4: "Shining Moment"
Small but full of spunk, Aoi's dream is to fight in the Extreme Martial Arts Tournament! She's even trying to start up an Extreme Club at school, but no one will give it a chance. She begins to lose hope.. but Hiroyuki might be able to help her discover what she’s truly fighting for.

Bonus DVD content includes:
Reversible cover, translation notes, line art gallery, character bios, scene access, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo audio for English and Japanese Dialog, English subtitles, plus English on-screen translations.

Cover image (large) is located at:
http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/rsdvd0701.jpg

TO HEART © 1999 AQUAPLUS / KSS

[treatment]

YAAYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

we <3 yah, shawne!

edit:

btw, your whole site ain't responding. :tired:

[kraid]

Yep, rightstuf.com is currently down.

[Ty]

Awesome news, awesome price. I'll be buying. :)

[GyBaNO]

Wow, that's fairly cheap. Very interesting.

[Gatts]

Great news. Thanks

[treatment]

ok. now that the site's ok and I'm getting ready to pre-order, I must ask TEH QUESTION:

Is there gonna be an artbox for the ToHeart R1 series?

[Rhodes]

doh 4 vol release with 4 eps on the 1st dvd?

dang that means the 2 part eps for ep 10 and ep 11 will be spread out over 2 dvds...

was hoping for a 3-3-3-4 release pattern if on 4 dvds.

wow $20 for each dvd?

edit... btw what about the omake (bonus shorts)? will they be spread out over 4 dvds or over 3 dvds or all at once with the last dvd?

[treatment]

It would so r0x0r if the TRSI-gang also included the other ED song Access as an extra.

[naiera]

Awesome. I'll be pre-ordering as soon as one of my import stores of choice list it.

[TheGreenMan]

Awesome. Been waiting for this. Nice price too! :)

[Magic_Knight]

Yay! I've been wanting to see this for a long time now. This is actually coming much sooner than I expected. And the price is great!

[Fencedude]

Oh good.

Now certain people will hopefully shut the hell up.

[Mitsuki]

Oh, joy! Love the cover, love the price. Will definitely be buying this!

[slerch666]

So... where's Wrath of the Njr?

Wasn't this his baby? If he's in bed... what's he doing there when the news he's been waiting for has been posted!? :)

[slerch666]

Shawne-

Can we get some before and after screen caps of the restoration?

[treatment]

So... where's Wrath of the Njr?

Wasn't this his baby? If he's in bed... what's he doing there when the news he's been waiting for has been posted!? :)

He prolly froze on the spot from extreme excitement. or something :tired:

[BULLDOG1]

This is great news indeed. :)

I will be preordering it ASAP.


SRP: $19.99


Wow... :surprised:

A.J.

[michaelwb]

Sweet.

Definitely pre-ordering and looking forward to it.

[LOUiE]

Wooojjjjhhhoooooooooo and stuff and stuff. This is most awesomely righteously cool news and stuff. Especially for that SRP, I'm all over it. This is one I've been waiting a long time for. Can't wait for the whole series to be out so I can buy them all. :)

[Citizen Klaus]

You are my lord and savior, Mr. Kleckner -- I've been waiting for this day for seven years. My order is placed, and February cannot come soon enough.

[Legion]

Shawne-

Can we get some before and after screen caps of the restoration?
Did you get the latest RS catalog? It has a couple comparisons. The article also mentioned a Spring '07 timeframe so this is being released sooner than I expected.

[Jaynin]

Wow. You went through restoring the video and then price it at $20? I'm amazed. At that price I'm throwing that show in the next time I make a pre-order.

[slerch666]

Did you get the latest RS catalog? It has a couple comparisons. The article also mentioned a Spring '07 timeframe so this is being released sooner than I expected.
I got it but... I didn't even open it and tossed it. :(

I usually think of it as a "catalog" so anything I'd want I'd order on-line. Guess I should flip through it next time...

[seca]

As someone who has been waiting for a US release for this series since it aired in Japan, I'm beyond words with my joy. Even though I've sworn not to start collecting another new series until I finish up a few more of the ones I'm currently picking up, there's no way I'm passing on picking up this series as it comes out.

I'm kinda glad that it's coming out on four dvds as the artwork for all seven covers can be used. And with that price it's not going really going to cost more than if it was only three dvds. I kinda hope there is a box with one of the other volumes, perhaps with volume 4?

[kagekimaniac]

Yay!!!

It's here! It's here!

KM

[Legion]

Did you get the latest RS catalog? It has a couple comparisons. The article also mentioned a Spring '07 timeframe so this is being released sooner than I expected.
I got it but... I didn't even open it and tossed it. :(

I usually think of it as a "catalog" so anything I'd want I'd order on-line. Guess I should flip through it next time...
Indeed, next time you should read the first few pages as they usually have interesting articles from TRSI staff. Then flip the the back of the book and clip out the coupons. THEN toss it. ;)

[Steve_the_Talking_Pie]

Such a great price point means I'll bite. Way to go Shawne.

[Jadawin]

edit... btw what about the omake (bonus shorts)? will they be spread out over 4 dvds or over 3 dvds or all at once with the last dvd?

Since I forgot about it. Did they confirm that they have the omakes? It would make sense to already put some of these on the first disc IIRC.

And does the reversible cover look like this?
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/images/B00009CR8Z/ref=dp_image_0/303-1075654-5200203?ie=UTF8&n=284266&s=dvd (cover of the german vol 1)

[kusanagi-sama]

I would have figured that all that work you put into restoring this, it would have sold for the normal SRP everything else sells at.

[TAS]

To Heart was my first R2 DVD. I'll be double dipping.

I hope the colour is off on that cover image, it seems kind of yellow and over saturated to me...

[aquastar831]

Thank you so much TRSI! I love this series and I've been waiting for the R1 release. I know you guys had to do clean up work to the masters, and I'm sure it will have been all worth it with the upcoming release, especially since you picked up the bonus Omakes. This definitely made my day.

[Bibulb]

Well, I suppose I'm not jumping on it QUITE as fast as I did Boys Be... (or SG2!), but I'm still preordering it during my December orders.

Schweet job, guys. Love that MSRP.

[Kellory]

Yay! Definitely preordering this.

But...and I know this has to be asked...no box? Perhaps with the last volume? Maybe?

[deoch]

Finally! Lower price than I expected too! :)

[LexiJ]

I would have figured that all that work you put into restoring this, it would have sold for the normal SRP everything else sells at.

Lower price point hypothetically equals more sales to balance it out. It's working with me. The price point just changed this from a buy when there's a box set to a buy singles as released. If they had priced it at the usual $30, I wouldn't be picking it up.

[Azumangaman]

Never was interested in this series, but this'll silence some of the "OMG TO HEART! HEEHEEHEE!" people on the board.

With that MRSP, and a 7+ RATING= Without a doubt safe, I won't pre-order (well, maybe) but I'll be checking this out.

[Njr Scrawl]

Awesome. I'll be pre-ordering as soon as one of my import stores of choice list it.

*waves to Slerch & Fencedude*

Ditto. It will be interesting to compare the RS work with R2J & LDs.

So whoever lists this first gets my order.

I'll also be ordering Shingu, Tylor OVAs & Comic Party now :)

[Fudce]

Chalk me up as one who'll be preordering this. The "Release Comic Party first" approach got me hook, line, and sinker.

[TAS]

[quote=Rhodes]
And does the reversible cover look like this?
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/images/B00009CR8Z/ref=dp_image_0/303-1075654-5200203?ie=UTF8&n=284266&s=dvd (cover of the german vol 1)
That is also the image used on Volume 1 of the R2 Japanese release so that would be nice.

[Njr Scrawl]

Also the OST CD

[stfram]

I'll add my own "Is a box going to be offered?" to the current chorus. :)

Nice extras nonetheless, and the price cannot be beat.