Blu-ray Review: Mardock Scramble – The Third Exhaust

The climatic conclusion to Rune Balot’s struggles has finally arrived, but what did we make of this Blu-ray release by KAZE Entertainment? Find out in our Blu-ray Review of Mardock Scramble – The Third Exhaust.

Synopsis:

Rune Balot’s struggle to bring the man who killed her to justice continues amid the world of high-stakes gambling and glamour at the Eggnog Blue Casino. The odds are stacked heavily in the house’s favor, and even with the aid of Dr. Easter and Oeufcoque, a universal item capable of turning into anything and everything, Rune’s chances of winning are slim. But winning the golden chips containing Shell Septinos’ memories is only the next step on a long and treacherous road.

Run will still have to live long enough to bring those memories before the court, and even that isn’t the end of the journey. Rune’s search for answers to the questions that haunt comes to a shattering climax!

Manga UK Gives Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust an August Release Date

If you are eagerly awaiting some news regarding the UK Blu-ray and DVD Release of Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust then you won’t have to wait much longer, as Manga Entertainment UK have revealed that they hope to have the film released by the 4th August 2014 – although this ‘could’ always change.

Hey guys, a quick notice to say that Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust is looking to be released on 4th August. More info soon. ^JG

— Manga Entertainment (@MangaUK) July 10, 2014

Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust was initally due to arrive on the 16th June 2014; however for an undisclosed reason the release was pushed back until further notice. What makes this ‘delay’ interesting is that anime sites, such as ourselves, already received the finalised product for review so we can only assume that the delay was either to do with the packaging and distribution of the stock or something more sinister such as Japanese License holders putting a hold on the UK release.

Of course we may never know the ‘real’ answer, but what we do know is that Manga Entertainment UK, via Kaze, are looking to release Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust on the 4th August 2014 on both Blu-ray and DVD.

UK Blu-ray & DVD Release of Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust Delayed Until Further Notice

Despite Review Discs being sent out to various media outlets, Manga Entertainment UK have taken to social media to reveal that the third film in the Mardock Scramble franchise, Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust, has been delayed until further notice.

Hey guys, just to let you know that unfortunately Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust has been delayed. New date is TBC at this time. ^JG

— Manga Entertainment (@MangaUK) June 5, 2014

A reason has for this delay has yet to be given, but seeing as anime reviewers have already received their finalised sample disc we can only assume it is a stock distribution issue with Kaze. Of course this is just speculation, but this type of problem seems to be a common occurrence with KAZE authored discs.

Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust was originally slated for a Blu-ray and DVD release on the 16th June 2014, however with this news the release has now been delayed until further notice – in the meantime their is plenty of anime content coming out via Manga Entertainment UK within the coming weeks.

Sony Movie Channel to Air both Mardock Scramble Films Next Week

Late Night Anime continues next week on the Sony Movie Channel (Sky 323) with sci-fi thriller Mardock Scamble: The First Compression and it’s sequel Mardock Scramble: The Second Combustion, both of which will be shown back-to-back in one night.

Both films, which are around 70 Minutes in length, will be shown on Tuesday 15th October 2013 starting with Mardock Scramble: The First Compression at 1am and then followed by its sequel Mardock Scamble: The Second Combustion at 2:25am.  Alternatively the Sony Movie Channel also has a +1 (Sky 324), just in case you end up missing the start of the film.

As readers maybe aware the Sony Movie Channel started the ‘Late Night Anime’ slot several weeks ago, with a variety of popular KAZE UK Releases, including Berserk, Bleach and Journey to Agartha, already being shown – as well as upcoming releases such as last week’s Black Lagoon: Roberta’s Blood Trail, so it’s always worth keeping an eye on the channel to see what will be shown next.

 

 

DVD Review: Mardock Scramble – The Second Combustion

The second instalment of Susumu Kudo’s cyber-punk sci-fi thriller, Mardock Scramble, is finally here, but what does it offer compared to the first film? Find out in our DVD review of Mardock Scramble: The Second Combustion.

Synopsis:

Balot and a severely injured Oeufcoque seem to be at the mercy of an obsessed Boiled. Dr. Easter comes to the rescue and the group escapes to Paradise where many secrets of Mardock lie and where Balot will need to come to a decision herself about what she will and can do. (via Fetch Publicity)