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* Each set features Japanese audio, along with English on-screen

translations, and two English-language subtitle tracks: one with regular dialogue subtitles and a second, special subtitle track that retains the Japanese honorifics.

 

 

 

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“A beautifully illustrated, surprisingly effective slice-of-life drama…”

 

 

 

 

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– AnimeOnDVD at Mania.com “Shelf Worthy” –

 

 

– written by Oyuki Konno and illustrated by Reine Hibiki –

 

 

– also referred to by fans as “MariMite” –

 

 

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Academy are on break! Yumi and Sachiko head out to the Ogasawara family’s summer home, but what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation takes a turn for the worse when some of Sachiko’s old acquaintances drop by for tea. These rich and snobby debutantes don’t think Yumi is worthy of Sachiko’s affection, and they’re out to make this summer one she’ll regret. Contains the complete 5-episode third season (OVA), plus “specials” 1-5.

MARIA WATCHES OVER US (Maria-sama ga Miteru) – Season 3 DVD Collection

(OVA)

Pre-Book: 1/27/2009

Street Date: 2/24/2009

Runtime: Approximately 255 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Anamorphic Widescreen, Color

Genre: Drama

Suggested Rating: 13+

Format: DVD (Japanese, English Subtitles, English On-Screen

Translations)

Catalog #: RSDVD0901

ISBN: 1-57032-792-0

UPC: 7-42617-0901-2-7

SRP: $39.99

Discs/Set: 3

Item Measurements: 5 3/8″ x 15/16″ x 7 9/16″ (LxWxH)

DVD Features:

Scene access; Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for Japanese dialogue; two English subtitle tracks (regular dialogue subtitles, plus a special subtitle track that includes Japanese honorifics); and English on-screen translations. PLUS: Season 3 “Specials,” character bios, liner notes and Nozomi Entertainment trailers.

 

 

 

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** Product specifications and content may be subject to change.

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