Section23 Films Announces September Slate

7:11 PM May 24, 2017

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What You Need to Know:

Section23 Films is gearing up for later this year, and they'd like to share the lineup with you all to keep you in the loop.
One of the major September relases is the Limited Edition Premium Box Set for the fan favorite, Chihayafuru!, which is slated to release September 12!
For more details about other upcoming releases, be sure to scroll down to check out the full list.

Source: Official Section23 Films Press Release

September Lineup

Good Witch of the West Complete Collection

Published by: Maiden Japan
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run time: 325 min

SRP:$59.98, $49.98
Street Date: 9/5/2017
Format: BD, DVD
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles

Synopsis

Firiel's life has always been a little unusual… after all, how many girls are raised by caretakers because their father spends all his time studying in a tower with his apprentice? But when Firiel goes to the Queen's Ball wearing a necklace that belonged to her mother, she makes a shocking discovery: she's a missing member of the royal family and a contender for the throne! Trapped between opposing factions and manipulative parties, Firiel finds her life in danger, and her best hope is to learn the queenly skills her rivals already know. Unfortunately, the place to do that is at the same school her bloodthirsty competition already attends! Things are looking Grimm indeed as the darker side of fairy tales is unleashed in The Good Witch of the West!

Chihayafuru Season 1

Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run time: 625 min

SRP:$99.98, $79.98, $199.98
Street Date: 9/12/2017
Format: BD, DVD COMBO
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles

Synopsis

Chihaya Ayase was a girl who never seemed to fit in. She never had much in common with the other kids, and her family was so obsessed with her older sister’s modeling career that, sometimes, it was like Chihaya wasn’t even there. Everything changes when transfer student Arata gets Chihaya interested in the world of competitive Karuta, a unique card-based game that requires lightning fast reflexes, an exceptional memory, and a keen ear. Chihaya is a natural, and she has the skills to take her to the very top. Suddenly, Chihaya has found her goal: to become the best player in Japan! It won’t be easy, but when a girl has a dream in her heart, nothing else matters in Chihayafuru!

Sex Hypnotist Zero Blu-Ray

Published by: SoftCel Pictures
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run time: 50 min

SRP:$19.98
Street Date: 9/12/2017
Format: BD
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles

Synopsis

If you're a pretty girl and have to go to the school infirmary, you'd better watch out for Dr. Murakoshi Shinta. If that lecherous excuse for a physician is in charge, you might get a very thorough physical "examination" instead of just an aspirin or a bandage! Even if you don't remember anything strange happening, you're still not safe. While Murakoshi may not be a very good doctor, he IS an excellent hypnotist with a knack for putting the female student body under his spell. It'll be up to his various patients to start comparing "Doctor Notes" to see if they can figure out why they've all been feeling so strange lately… and why they all feel so oddly compelled to keep making return visits to Sex Hypnotist Zero!

Tamako Love Story

Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run time: 85 min

SRP: $39.98
Street Date: 9/12/2017
Format: COMBO
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles

Synopsis

While everyone else is excited about high school finally coming to an end, Tamako has a sad realization: getting older means losing touch with friends as they drift off to new lives. While Tamako's friends all seem to have big plans and amazing dreams, Tamako's never thought beyond staying right where she is, working in her family's mochi shop. But maybe she won't be as alone as she thinks, because there may be someone who wants to make plans that include Tamako. Time is running out, and as the days count down before he leaves for university, Mochizo Ooji must find a way to overcome his shyness and confess his feelings. As two young people walk alone on diverging paths, what will it take for them to find each other in Tamako Love Story?

Matoi the Sacred Slayer Complete Collection

Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Run time: 325 min

SRP:$59.98, $49.98
Street Date: 9/19/2017
Format: BD, DVD
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles

Synopsis

Maroi Sumeragi’s mother disappeared 10 years ago, she’s just moved in with her Police officer father, and all she wants is to lead a quiet, normal life. Unfortunately, fate has other plans, and when Matoi’s friend Yuma’s family shrine is attacked, Yuma’s attempts to invoke an old spell goes wrong, transforming Matoi into a super-powered Exorcist! Suddenly Matoi’s in the middle of the battle between good and evil, dealing with secret agencies, keeping her father from finding out about her double life and, worst of all, coping with the fact that when the power in her God Cloak runs out, it leaves her naked, no matter where she is! This is so not cool! She didn’t want the job, but now she’s stuck with it and life is about to get far, far too exciting for Matoi the Sacred Slayer!