RIGHT STUF/NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT & KADOKAWA PICTURES USA Announce THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE, DVD VOL. 6: FINAL DECISIONS
Final volume of acclaimed series streets on May 27, 2008

- "a must-see" - IGN.com
- "The anime surprise of the year, The Third continues to deliver." - PLAY Magazine
- "a real surprise" - AnimeOnDVD.com
- "Expertly mixes sci-fi, mecha and mystery to create a genuinely different and interesting story." - Newtype USA
- "Make sure you check this one out." - DVD Talk
- "...audiences who enjoy titles like Fullmetal Alchemist, where action and humor are balanced with weightier emotions, will enjoy The Third." - ICv2

One Girl. One Tank. No Problem.

Rona Fauna holds the world hostage. But what is her true goal? Is she even who she claims to be? Meanwhile, Honoka continues her mission to rescue Joganki from Rona's clutches. Cut off from help, with the mechanical assassin Blue Breaker as her only ally, she must venture even further into the nanomachine-infested fortress. If she can't reach Rona in time, it could mean the end - not only for Joganki, but for the entire world! Contains episodes 21-24. (FINAL VOLUME!)

About THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE
The 24-episode anime, also known as "The Third - Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo," is based upon a popular series of novels and short stories written by Ryou Hoshino and illustrated by Nao Goto.

Spanning more than 16 volumes, the original fiction has appeared in Japan's Dragon Magazine since 1999, alongside the serialized novels that inspired the hit Full Metal Panic! and Slayers anime series. Additionally, a manga adaptation of The Third - which is scheduled for a Spring 2008 North American release by TOKYOPOP - ran in Dragon Age magazine, home to the Full Metal Panic!, Slayers and Chrono Crusade manga.

XEBEC (D.N.Angel, Negima!, Fafner, Elemental Gelade) produced the animation for the TV series, which ran on Japan's WOWOW satellite channel - known for original anime programming such as Cowboy Bebop, Ergo Proxy, The Big O and Paranoia Agent - from April through October of 2006.

Volumes 1 through 4 of the series are now available, with Vol. 3: Gravestone offered in two variations: a standard, disc-only edition and a limited edition that includes two, exclusive puzzles - featuring artwork from the series - plus an art box, designed to house the entire six-volume North American DVD release. Vol. 5: Shadows of the Past is due to street on March 25, 2008.

For downloads and more information about The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye, and the story so far, visit the series site at www.thethirdanime.com.

THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE, DVD VOL. 6: FINAL DECISIONS
Vol. 6 of 6
Pre-Book: 4/29/2008
Street Date: 5/27/2008
Runtime: Approximately 100 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Anamorphic Widescreen, Color
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi
Suggested Rating: 15+
Format: DVD (5.1 and 2.0 English, 2.0 Japanese, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)
Catalog #: RSDVD0804
ISBN: 1-57032-761-0
UPC: 7-42617-0804-2-5
SRP: $24.99

DVD Features:
Scene access, Dolby 5.1 mix for English dialogue, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for English and Japanese dialogue, English subtitles and English on-screen translations. Plus: Reversible cover, character bios, karaoke music videos, U.S. series trailer, 12-page color booklet and Right Stuf/Nozomi Entertainment trailers.

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So, it'll be wrapping up soon. Reminds me I should finally get around to watching Volume 5. And double check whether I've ordered 6 yet

Well, considering that I had never even heard of the title until every one went crazy after you announced it. I must say that I have enjoyed it very very much.

One of the things that I enjoy about it the most is the narration. It is so calming and can be very poetic at times. It is sad to see that it is coming to an end, but you guys did a wonderful job on this one.

I have really been enjoying this series and have had volume 6 to watch all week, I keep putting it off because I don't want the series to end I think

I love collecting figures from anime I enjoy, I think a nice Honoka figure would be excellent, one with a removable headband revealing her forehead as well, she is after all the girl with the blue eye

yay!!! vol 6 is out.
what does that mean for otakuden? ... hopefully a boxset release sometime in the near future.
*sparkles*
how's it looking out there, alison? any hope?

This goes along with the Emma thread. Will there be any merchandise for The Third coming out?

i know the feeling. when you're just itching to watch it and see how the anime ends. and yet, then that means it's over and it's kind of like a sad yet happy thing all at the same time.

for me though, it just means more rewatchability later

Excuse me, My Avatar is on strike momentarily. I have most of the series and I must say it is truly awesome. I love the idea. My discussion and questions is: "Is there a follow up on the series?" They left the series at an amazing place with near limitless potentials.
I mean seriously, Honoka is young and still a little ignorant. Iks is brilliant but has to struggle with over sculpting his new found love which can easily result in crowding the relationship. The Third as to be rebuilt because Honoka wiped out their army of auto-enforces. They also have to figure out how to relate to Honoka, is she one of them, should she be a permanent leader of the third, how much say should she have, and how would you limit her influence when she can easily take over? More over her character ark, does Honoka become possessive, power hungry? She has a serious challenge now that she now has a whole life ahead of her, but the greatest of her achievements have already been done. So now what? Can she truly be just another person living in the desert? There is easily a whole new series. Additionally, the Observer, he may have been fulfilled, but the legacy of anguish and his peers that he returned too may not see it the same way. Iks the arbiter may well, have taken over, but the community he came from may not like the idea of close interaction. Although happiness can be found here an now, how long will it last and how much interference is Iks going to allow in the lives and the forces that shape everyones lives by him and Honoka?

and we may never know

it's also possible more is revealed in the light novel and/or manga. i'm behind on both. does anyone else have any insight?

Make a Boxset, add an OST or two, and maybe even make it LE....SOLD!!!