So one of my favorite anime/manga series is coming back to DVD, Gunslinger Girl Il Teatrino. Due to be released on August 18th 2009. I'm itching to get my hands on the DVD set. Already seen the first five fansubbed episodes, and the last 8 raw episodes of the series. All I'm hoping for is that Funimation doesn't pull any "This information is classified" crap like what was pulled on the first Gunslinger Girl DVDs (The Viridian Collection) where the Building Triela extra was not available. Nearly snapped my remote in half...

I'm also hoping that Funimation releases what are supposed to be one or two extra OAV/OVA? episodes that follow the Il Teatrino series. If not then I'll snap my remote in half this time. I've already obliterated the fansubbed and raw episodes from my PC, purchased the Il Teatrino Op/Ed CD with the opening theme Tatta Hitosu no omoi and ending theme Doll. The opening theme has finally surpassed day after tomorrow's Starry Heavens play count in iTunes. ^^

As for the ending theme Doll... its rather neat, though REALLY depressing given the fate of the girls in the series. Each of the girl's voice actress sings a version of the ending theme, as well as the version by Lia. Also included is a Japanese version of Scarborough Fair.

But I digress... I can't wait for August 18th...