During the 1990s, a number of iconic fighting video games were transformed into animated TV shows, with notable examples including Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. An unexpected but beloved adaptation came from Capcom’s Darkstalkers, a game that developed a cult following. For years, the Darkstalkers animated series has been elusive to fans, but recently, Discotek announced that it would release the entire series on Blu-ray on October 28. Those interested in securing this rare piece of Darkstalkers memorabilia can now pre-order Darkstalkers: The Complete Series on Blu-ray for $32 (originally priced at $40) from Amazon. It’s also available on Crunchyroll for $40.
Exclusive Content in Darkstalkers: The Complete Series
- Official series trailer
- Audio commentary tracks
- Compilation of popular memes
- Various promotional materials and credit sequences
The series, only loosely based on the original video games, centers on an age-old conflict between monstrous beings. Leading the forces of evil is Dimitri, the vampire lord, who launches a reign of terror under the orders of his overlord, the cosmic threat Pyron. In opposition, a group of Night Warriors, along with a human ally, stand as the final barrier to protect the world from Pyron and his army.
Additional Features in the Darkstalkers: The Complete OVA Collection
- Both original and digitally remastered trailers and TV spots
- Promotional clips for various Darkstalkers video games
- Epilogue presented without text
- Credits-free ending sequence
- Alternate ending credits from the Japanese version
- Classic English opening and closing scenes
- “The Trouble Man” music video
- Extensive art galleries
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For those interested in expanding their collection of classic animation, Discotek has more offerings. Another significant release is Mega Man: The Complete Series, which brings all 27 episodes from its two-season run (1994-96) to Blu-ray. This new edition, available for pre-order at $50 on Amazon or $40 on Crunchyroll, is set to release on October 28 and features archival material, TV commercials, and fresh commentary from Ian James Corlett, the voice of Mega Man in the US.
Additionally, fans of the Capcom fighting series from the ’90s can pick up Street Fighter: The Animated Series on Blu-ray, which comes with commentary from famous figures in the Fighting Game Community like Matt McMuscles and Maximillian Dood. The 4K Blu-ray edition of Street Fighter 2: The Animated Movie is also available, featuring various language versions, clean credit sequences, and more.
For Sega enthusiasts, all 78 episodes of Sonic X are accessible in both the original Japanese and the English dub on Blu-ray. Also available is Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, which might be of particular interest ahead of the upcoming new game release next year. Below is a listing of additional video game adaptations available on Blu-ray from Discotek.
Further Video Game Inspired Blu-rays from Discotek
- Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series — $39 (was $60)
- Darkstalkers: The Complete Animated Series — $40 | Release Date: October 28
- Darkstalkers: The Complete OVA Series — $24 (was $30)
- Digimon Adventure: The Complete Series — $64 (was $80)
- More titles included from series such as Digimon Adventure 02, Fatal Fury, and Fist of the North Star
- Mega Man: The Complete Series — $50 | Release Date: October 28
- Several other exciting collections
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The offerings provide an extensive look back at some of the most cherished animated adaptations of video games, making it a tempting proposal for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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