Section 23 brings us news of more new releases available on the market as of today – 2 new Anime collections and a double-feature Japanese live-action film.

First in Anime, we have sci-fi series “Neo Angelique Abyss“. The series is based on a game of the same name, and has “loads of extras” including one called “Neo Angelique Abyss Theater“. What’s it about?:

Once, Arcadia was a beautiful world. Now it is a land under siege, and against the horrifying creatures known as Thanatos, there is only one known defense: Purifiers, rare humans gifted with the ability to exterminate the life draining monsters. But Purifiers are few and the Thanatos are multiplying, so when the mysterious Nyx discovers 16 year old Angelique, he becomes doubly committed to recruiting her for the team of Purifiers he is organizing. For not only is Angelique a Purifier, she is the first female Purifier in recorded history; moreover, there is an ancient prophecy Nyx is aware of: one of a woman with special powers, the “Queen’s Egg,” whose future will be inextricably tied to the fate of Arcadia! Science fiction, fantasy and romance intertwine in an epic story of fate and destiny: NEO ANGELIQUE – ABYSS- SEASON ONE!

Second in Anime is the Celtic-flavoured “Tears to Tiara Collection 2“. So what’s new with Collection 2?:

Revelations, Retribution and Revenge… As Dragons Stalk The Earth! Although the Demon Lord Arawn has thus far lead the Gaels well in the battle for Avalon, their tiny force has been battered by the near constant combat. As Gaius is called to the High Court, Arawn attempts to lead Arthur and the Gaels to his own tomb, seeking treasure with which to continue funding their assault. However, the imperial forces’ continuing advance instead prompts a desperate change of plans, forcing Arawn to use a divine spell with grave and unexpected consequences. As an act of treachery again changes the course of the war, leaving the untested Riannon alone in command, Ogam makes a stunning revelation! Ally turns on ally and the most ancient legends of lost Britain are reborn in the epic final half of TEARS TO TIARA!

The double-feature Japanese live-action film is called “Birthday Mail/Kokurri-San Double Feature“. Those who like their J-Horror will be happy:

Ghosts, Ghouls, And Grisly Consequences Galore! Get ready for in a horror filled Switchblade Double feature that proves that communicating with the spirit world in something best left to trained professionals, (preferably on a different continent!) First, a group of Japanese girls forget the number one rule for avoiding demonic possessions and foolishly use an Ouija board in a house where a murder was committed. Now they’ve got the spirit and the spirit is definitely out to get them in KOKURRI-SAN! Next, a nasty new e-mail is making the rounds. It’s not just a virus: open this message and you’ve got 10 days left to live! How does this all connect to a girl who committed suicide 10 years ago and is there any way to break the deadly e-mail chain? The latest recipients of the lethal love note have 10 days to unravel the answer before their time is up in BIRTHDAY MAIL!

“Neo Angelique Abyss” and “Tears to Tiara Collection 2” are rated PG, have Japanese audio with English subs, and are $39.98US each. The “Birthday Mail/Kokurri-San Double Feature” release is Unrated, has Japanese audio with English subs, and is $19.98US. All are available as of today, the 26th of January 2010.