Madoka Magica Rebellion Set For Blu-Ray Release This April

Aniplex of America has just announced that the third Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie -Rebellion- will be available on Blu-ray starting on April 8th. Since its U.S. Premiere at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood last December, -Rebellion- has played in theaters in 47 cities across the US and 35 cities in Canada. The demand for the -Rebellion- movie continues to grow as fans continue to ask for more show times throughout the country. The third movie from the Madoka Magica franchise was directed by Akiyuki Shimbou and features a brand new story written by Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus). The Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Rebellion- Blu-ray is a Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- will be imported from Japan and released in North America in both Collector’s and Standard Edition Blu-rays. Both the Collector’s and Standard Edition will include the -Rebellion- movie, the theatrical trailer and textless opening.

Bonus extras in the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray include exclusive new cover art on both the Rigid Box and Digipak, a deluxe booklet and an original soundtrack CD. Customers who purchase the Collector’s Edition through Aniplex of America’s official retailers will receive a translation booklet for the deluxe booklet. In addition, for those who purchase the Collector’s Edition through MadokaMagicaUSA.com, Aniplex of America will also include 3 exclusive clear files featuring the theatrical poster images while supplies last. Pre-orders for both editions begin today.