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Merchandise News: UQ Holder Blu-Ray Box & Bonus Designs Revealed!

The design for UQ Holder's Blu-ray Box was revealed today and right off the bat, it looks remarkably similar to Negima's recent Bu-ray box releases. The designs on the box and cards are all brand new illustrations from Ken Akamatsu.

​Fives discs are included, three featuring the anime episodes, one with the original soundtrack, and the last a character CD. There are five brand new pactio cards, each with different backgrounds and character designs than those released prior, featuring Yukihime, Kuromaru, Karin, Kirie, and the winner of Negima's Popularity Poll, Nodoka. A booklet containing character designs and other information from the anime is also included in the box.

In addition, pictures of store-exclusive bonuses have also been revealed:
  • Amazon (JP): B1 Fabric Poster
  • ​Amiami: Acrylic Character Plate (A5 Size)
  • Animate: Anime Illustrated A3 Microfiber Towel
  • HMV / Lochke HMV / Loppi: Acrylic Stand (w/ball & chain) Touta & Yukihime
  • Chara-ani: B2 Tapestry
  • Gamers: Anime Illustrated B2 Cloth Poster
  • Seven Net: Mobile Battery
  • Toranoona: Anime Illustrated B2 Tapestry
  • Kinkurido: Anime Illustrated Long Tapestry (515 x 1456mm)

What's interesting is that a couple of these bonuses feature official artwork that hasn't yet been seen, which is always a nice touch.

The box is set to release January 31st. 2018 for around ¥ 30,000.

What do you think of the designs? Do any of these bonuses stand out to you? Plan on buying the box? Let us know!


December 21, 2017