Viz Pictures has released the much anticipated film Honey and Clover live-action onto DVD. The film, directed by Masahiro Takata and based on the Shojo manga of the same name by Chica Umino, is the story of five college art students and their adventures in young love. If you like love triangles, this is the film/series to look for.

Previously only seen on a special screening at the New York Anime Festival in December 2007, shojo and anime fans in general are not the only ones excited about the release.

Fans of the J-pop group Arashi will be watching the DVD since one of the members, Sho Sakurai, will be playing one of the stars of the movie, Yuta Takemoto. Another big name is Yu Aoi who plays the role of Hagumi Hanamoto (Takemoto's love interest).  Aoi won the Best Supporting Actress in 2007 for her role in Hula Girls.

The DVD comes with individual cast interviews and is being sold for around $24.99 in select stores.
 
Source: Viz Media and Anime News Network