New DVD Deal for Digimon Data Squad

LOS ANGELES: Toei Animation and Well Go USA have signed a second DVD deal for the animated property Digimon Data Squad, the fifth installment in the successful franchise.

Well Go USA will debut the Collection Two special edition set in the U.S. and Canada during the first half of 2010. The DVD will feature episodes 14 through 26. The company released a collection set earlier this year with the first 13 episodes.

Digimon Data Squad is the fifth cycle of the Digimon series. The 48×30-minute show follows the adventures of Marcus and his partner Digimon, Agumon, as they challenge the menacing Digimon from the Digital World who intrude into the Human World to cause nothing but trouble.

“We are extremely delighted to be expanding our relationship with Well Go USA for Digimon Data Squad,” said Kanji Kazahaya, the president and COO of Toei Animation. “We are confident the series will continue to perform well at retail and generate even more fans throughout these vital territories.”

“We are pleased to be working again with Toei Animation on the next Digimon Data Squad Collection Two DVD set,” added Tony Vandeveerdonk, the executive VP of Well Go USA. “We are thrilled to be able to bring fans more action packed episodes from the iconic Digimon entertainment brand.”