Leiji Matsumoto's 'Queen Millennia' Anime Gets Blu-ray Release

Sentai Filmworks has announced an upcoming release that fans have been eagerly awaiting. On September 2, the complete collection of the Queen Millennia anime will hit Blu-ray, featuring all 42 episodes.

What's Included?

• All 42 episodes of the television anime based on Leiji Matsumoto's manga.
• A comprehensive collection capturing the classic space opera.

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Story Overview: When scientist Professor Amamori discovers a new planet in our solar system, it turns out that the massive world Larmetal's trajectory could potentially destroy Earth. The planet's secrets are guarded by Yayoi Yukino, an assistant sent from Larmetal to enslave humans. However, her interactions with people like Amamori’s nephew Hajime begin to challenge her mission. As super-science weapons clash, can one woman overcome the forces of Larmetal and save humanity? This is the classic space opera from Leiji Matsumoto.

Background and History

• The anime aired from 1981 to 1982, produced by Toei Doga (now Toei Animation).
• A movie adaptation, Queen Millennia, was released in 1982.
• Additionally, Harmony Gold combined footage from the anime and Captain Harlock to produce 'Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years'.
• Matsumoto serialized Queen Millennia in the Sankei Shimbun and Nishinippon Sports newspapers from 1980 to 1983.

Stay tuned for this nostalgic release that brings a legendary story back to life on modern formats.

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