Bleach: Fade to Black Limited Edition DVD Boxset
MovieA special limited three-disc collector's package built around the third Bleach film, Fade to Black, bundling the feature and an exclusive alternative ending together with cast and filmmaker commentary plus printed production material.
Overview
This is the limited collector's release of the third animated Bleach film, packaging Bleach: Fade to Black in an expanded home-video set. It reached shelves on September 30, 2009, presented entirely in Japanese. Within the series of themed releases, it precedes the equivalent boxset built around the fourth film.
Plot
The feature at the center of the set follows Ichigo Kurosaki after a laboratory sabotage wipes Rukia Kuchiki from everyone's memory. Only he still recalls her, driving him into Soul Society to reclaim her from two childhood spirits, Homura and Shizuku, whose desperate love threatens to erase who she is. This edition uniquely includes an alternate version of the ending among its bonus material.
Reception
The package spreads its contents across three discs: the first holds the original theatrical cut plus the alternate ending, the second carries an audio commentary track from the voice cast and filmmakers, and the third gathers trailers and music videos. Physical extras include production artwork and production notes.
On the technical side, the release runs about 94 minutes with Japanese audio and is presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Bleach: Fade to Black Limited Edition DVD Boxset released?
The Bleach: Fade to Black Limited Edition DVD Boxset reached shelves on September 30, 2009, presented entirely in Japanese. Within the series of themed releases, it precedes the equivalent boxset built around the fourth film.
What happens in Bleach: Fade to Black?
The feature at the center of the set follows Ichigo Kurosaki after a laboratory sabotage wipes Rukia Kuchiki from everyone's memory. Only he still recalls her, driving him into Soul Society to reclaim her from two childhood spirits, Homura and Shizuku, whose desperate love threatens to erase who she is.
What extras are included in the Limited Edition boxset?
The set uniquely includes an alternate version of the ending among its bonus material, plus an audio commentary track from the voice cast and filmmakers, trailers, and music videos. Physical extras include production artwork and production notes.
How are the discs organized in the boxset?
The package spreads its contents across three discs. The first holds the original theatrical cut plus the alternate ending, the second carries the audio commentary from the voice cast and filmmakers, and the third gathers trailers and music videos.
What is the runtime and format of the boxset?
The release runs about 94 minutes with Japanese audio and is presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio on DVD.
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