New on Blu-ray: CHIE THE BRAT - 2ND TV SERIES (1991-1992)

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Product Description: Japanese language, English subtitles, all 39 episodes in standard definition, Region A disc. Things are finally starting to look up for Chie! While the spitfire schoolgirl is still running the family restaurant for her deadbeat bum of a dad, Tetsu, she’s the happiest she’s ever been! However, her good mood isn’t going to stop Tetsu from mucking it all up for the umpteenth time! But as long as her grandparents and skid row’s crafty characters are still around, Chie’s sure to prevail over any further travails headed her way! TMS Entertainment (LUPIN THE 3rd, Sherlock Hound) and Director Kazuyoshi Yokota (Cosmo Warrior Zero, Maetel Legend) stop by Osaka for more day-to-day adventures with Japan’s unluckiest little girl! Etsumi Haruki’s Chie the Brat returns to Blu-ray in her second small screen outing! This complete collection includes all 39 episodes of the groundbreaking comedy sequel on a single disc—presented in standard definition with the original Japanese language and English subtitles!

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New on Blu-ray: CHIE THE BRAT - The Original First TV Series (1981-1983)

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Product Description: Japanese language, English subtitles, all 64 episodes in high definition, Region A discs. BEFORE STUDIO GHIBLI, ISAO TAKAHATA INTRODUCED THE WORLD TO A REAL BRAT! Life hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for a little girl by the name of Chie. Ever since her parents split up, the spunky grade schooler’s been saddled with running the family restaurant while her deadbeat dad is off gambling all of their money away! Despite it all, Chie grits her teeth and does her very best to carry on alongside her grandparents and the funny folks who come wandering down skid row. After all, she knows that a new day is always just around the corner! The legendary Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko) heads down to Osaka with TMS Entertainment (LUPIN THE 3rd, Aim for the Ace!) to share the heartwarming yet occasionally heartbreaking story of Japan’s unluckiest little girl. Based on the original manga by Etsumi Haruki, Chie the Brat bashes her way onto Blu-ray for the first time in North America! This complete collection includes all 64 episodes of the groundbreaking comedy classic―presented in high definition with the original Japanese language and English subtitles!

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