A historical drama set in late 19th-century London, the series chronicles the love story - and the complications that result - when Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, and William, an earnest suitor and member of t... more »he ''gentry'' class, fall for each other. This new bundle offers the previously released limited-edition DVD box sets for Emma: A Victorian Romance and the series' ''Second Act'' together in one set that includes all previously released limited-edition packaging and extras. It will include all 24 episodes of the series, plus ''Episode 0: Intermission,'' a recap/preview that aired prior to the start of the Season 2 telecast in Japan, as well as character biographies, textless opening and closing sequences, Japanese commercials, fan credits, the U.S. Season 1 and Season 2 trailers, and Right Stuf/ Nozomi Entertainment trailers. Physical extras will include a collectors' art box for each season, featuring artwork by Emma creator Kaoru Mori, plus a 96-page ''Victorian Gazette'' for Season 1 and a 48-page ''Victorian Picture Book'' for Season 2, which include historical background and illustrations, a full glossary, comments and comics by Ms. Mori, and an interview with Ms. Mori. Spanning a total of 24 episodes between the two seasons, this anime adaptation of the manga by Kaoru Mori (A Bride s Story) features direction by Tsuneo Kobayashi (The Twelve Kingdoms, Glass Mask OAV, Super GALS!) and scripting by Mamiko Ikeda (Sgt. Frog, Fruits Basket, Rental Magica). The original manga was honored with an Excellence Prize at the 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival and was released in North America by DC Comics' CMX Manga imprint.« less