Funimation announced its May 2022 lineup of Blu-ray and DVD releases.
The new selection of titles is headlined by the Limited Edition of Season 4 of Black Clover, which will be released on May 17. The Limited Edition boxset features Episodes 155 - 170 of the fantasy anime series on 6 discs, and includes a special booklet that contains art and interviews with the show's cast. The company's other big Limited Edition release for the month is the descriptively named Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! The comedy isekai will be released on May 10, with the Limited Edition bundling in stickers, a set of art cards and other bonus materials. Both LEs are now available for preorder directly from Funimation's online shop.
Funimation's full lineup with release dates is as follows:
ANEMONE: EUREKA SEVEN HI-EVOLUTION – Movie – Essentials Re-Release - May 3
2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team – The Complete Season - May 3
Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! (Standard) - May 10
Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! (Limited Edition) - May 10
The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – The Complete Season - May 10
Black Clover: Season 4 (Standard Edition) - May 17
Black Clover: Season 4 (Limited Edition) - May 17
SSSS.DYNAZENON – The Complete Season - May 17
Skate-Leading Stars – The Complete Season - May 24
Kageki Shojo!! – The Complete Season - May 31
Kemono Jihen – The Complete Season - May 31
Super Cub – The Complete Season - May 31
Other highlights for the month include the Blu-ray and DVD release of Kageki Shojo!!, the anime adaptation of Kumiko Saiki's manga about an outspoken young girl who dreams of joining a renowned acting troupe, and the trials and tribulations she has to go through at the prestigious Kouka School. The anime adaptation premiered originally aired in 2021 and was produced by Pine Jam, the animation studio behind Gleipnir and the upcoming original anime Do It Yourself!!
Also being released in May is the home video collection of SSSS.DYNAZENON, the second entry in studio Trigger's (Kill La Kill, Star Wars Visions) shared Gridman universe. The anime premiered in 2021 and received rave reviews for its blend of over-the-top, tokusatsu-inspired action, and its more grounded, character-focused storytelling. A movie continuation, which will serve as both a sequel to this show and Trigger's SSSS.GRIDMAN, was officially unveiled last December.
Funimation is an entertainment company, primarily focused on the distribution and localization of anime, that was originally founded in 1994. The company now operates one of the world's largest dedicated anime streaming services. In 2021, Funimation's parent company, Sony, purchased the streaming service's biggest competitor, Crunchyroll, for over $1 billion USD and has continued to operate both platforms.
All of the titles listed are also available through Funimation's streaming service. Collectors who prefer physical copies can now preorder all of the listed titles through Funimation's online store.
Source: Funimation
