Can you believe it's already August? It seems this summer is going by so fast and fall will be here before we know it. Not so fast, autumn leaves! Summer has a few more bits of shimmer in store for connoisseurs of fine anime.

The highly anticipated release of Sailor Moon Crystal Set 1 - the Dark Kingdom Arc is coming next Tuesday, August 16! We just got our copies in, so let's take a look inside the gorgeous Limited Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo pack!

This set comes with episodes 1-14 (video from the Japanese Blu-ray editions) in a certifiably fanciful sturdy chipboard box with special printing and golden foil accents. Also included are seven full-color, frame-able art cards corresponding with the Japanese Limited Edition sets, an 88-page art booklet packed with gorgeous character art, settings, exclusive interviews, lyrics and so much more! There are even art galleries, all-new motion menus and extras on-disc! Of course, both Japanese with English subtitles and the uncut English dub are included on this release.

As for me, I can't stop looking at the pretty art cards and booklet!

There's still one more week to get your preorders in to make sure you get your hands on this can't-miss set! If you order from our friends at RightStuf, you can get your very own Sailor Moon Crystal sun catcher included for free with your order. See? Mine's been keeping me company all summer from my desk here in San Francisco.

Still new to the shininess that is Sailor Moon Crystal? You can watch episodes of both Sailor Moon series for free right here on VIZ.com! Running late for class like Usagi and want a super quick peek? This Sailor Moon Crystal trailer is just the ticket!