For those who think a Blu-ray release should come with more than just, well, a Blu-ray, the Ltd. Ed. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM has you covered. Set to release on December 25, this special edition from Rakuten Books doesn’t just let you relive C.E. 75’s battles; it turns your living room into a mini Gundam museum.
Let’s start with the showstopper: the glowing art panel featuring Asran and Shinn. With LED lighting that reveals a hidden background, it’s as close as you’ll get to holding a Gundam cockpit display—minus the USB adapter, which you’ll have to source yourself. Add to that the choose-your-own-adventure of collectibles, including an acrylic stand, a foil-embossed visual card, and an acrylic keychain complete with iconic quotes. You can pick either Asran or Shinn because compromise isn’t in a Gundam fan’s vocabulary.
This Blu-ray limited edition doesn’t skimp on content either. It packs three Blu-ray discs, one CD, and enough extras to make any collector swoon. But if the full package feels too indulgent, there are simpler options, including standalone Blu-rays, 4K editions, and even DVDs. Prices start modestly but scale up if you want all the bells and glowing whistles.
For the ultimate fan, the complete limited edition set with all the exclusives comes in at a cool 19,800 yen [JP] (128 USD). Because nothing says “peace through understanding” like splurging on luminous Gundam art.
For those who just want the DVD or Blu-ray, you can pick them up for 4,000 yen and 5,000 yen (about 26 USD and 32 USD), respectively. In between the range-topper, limited-edition Blu-ray, and the regular old DVD/Blu-ray, there are a bunch of options that range from 7,000 yen to 16,500 yen (45 USD and up).
Images: Rakuten Books [JP].
