Manga UK Unveils Q2 Release Schedule & Announces DARLING in the FRANXX and Black Clover for UK Release

In a rather surprising reveal Manga Entertainment UK have announced that they will be releasing DARLING in the FRANXX and Black Clover in the UK; with both being series receiving a Blu-Ray and DVD release during the second quarter of this year.

These new title announcements came as part of Manga Entertainment UK’s line-up for the second quarter of 2019, which takes place between April and June. The first part of Black Clover had previously been released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; however Manga Entertainment UK will now continue the tradition of releasing this Shonen Jump anime series on Blu-Ray and DVD format.

Another unusual announcement is the Pokémon – Partner up with Pikachu! release; which in fact is a ‘best of” collection consisting of different episodes from the first season of Pokemon. This DVD release Includes the episodes “Pokémon – I Choose You!”, “Showdown in Pewter City!”, “The Electric Shock Showdown” & “Pikachu’s Goodbye”

The Q2 2019 Release Slate currently looks like this:

1st April 2019:

• The Ancient Magus’ Bride – Part 1 (Blu-Ray & DVD)

8th April 2019:

• My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (Blu-Ray, DVD, Steelbook Blu-Ray)

15th April 2019:

• Pokémon – Partner up with Pikachu! (DVD)

29th April 2019:

• Naruto Shippuden Box 36 (DVD)

27th May 2019:

• DARLING in the FRANXX – Part 1 (Blu-Ray & DVD)
• Dragon Ball Super: Broly (Blu-Ray, DVD, Steelbook Blu-Ray & DVD)
• Power Rangers Ninja Steel Volume 4 (DVD)

3rd June 2019:

• Black Clover – Season 1 Part 2 (Blu-Ray & DVD)

As per usual these are just tentative release dates that are subject to change; but is a strong line up – especially for Shonen Jump based fans.

In addition to this release line-up Manga Entertainment UK also confirmed that MFKZ, which had previously been announced to be a DVD and Blu-Ray release, will now be a digital only release via selective digital platforms. An explanation for this decision was not given; but it is no longer being released on DVD and Blu-Ray in the UK.