Naruto: Shippuden – Blood Prison
Viz Media is set to release the next movie in their ongoing series of them for Naruto: Shippuden with Blood Prison on February 18th, 2014. The release is continuing the formula of releasing the in order and doing them as separate DVD and Blu-ray releases, priced at $19.99 and $24.98 respectively, which is pretty affordable. Each version also features a special full-color variant O-card that will have different artwork than what is featured on the actual Amaray cases.
According to the distributor, there’s a good bit of extra material included with both formats. An animated short film, Chunin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!, as well as a production art gallery and the original Japanese theatrical trailers are on both formats while the Blu-ray edition additionally contains a personal message from Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto and an interview with Junko Takeuchi, the Japanese voice of Naruto Uzumaki.
“In BLOOD PRISON, Naruto is behind bars in a shinobi Alcatraz, accused of murder and attempted assassination, and the storyline and action that ensue makes this the most exciting NARUTO SHIPPUDEN feature film yet,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. “Audiences are in for a wild ride as Naruto tries to prove his innocence and also help his new friends uncover the secrets surrounding the mysterious Box of Paradise, and their ties to what it contains. Catch all the action on DVD and Blu-ray!”
Plot Concept: Naruto is convicted of a serious crime he didn’t commit and is sent to the inescapable prison, Hozuki Castle. The warden, Mui, quickly seals away Naruto’s chakra to prevent him from rebelling. Refusing to give up, Naruto plans his escape while also befriending his fellow inmates Ryuzetsu and Maroi. But he can’t help but wonder what their ulterior motives are…