By Danica Davidson

Jem is truly, truly outrageous, and now she’s back in DVD form. The iconic 80s cartoon Jem and the Holograms is coming out on DVD and the complete second season is being released on February 14. That means if you have a sweetheart who likes this series, well, it’s perfect timing for a Valentine’s Day gift.

JEM and the Holograms originally aired from 1985 to 1988, but repeats continued to air after that for years. In the cartoon, Jerrica Benton regularly transforms into rock star Jem through the power of her “Synergy.” The thing is that not everyone can know that Jerrica and Jem are one in the same. The cartoon is known for its music and fashion and it still has a loyal group of followers.

The second season contains twenty-six episodes on four DVDs, and there’s also a Video Jukebox extra. Shout! Factory is teaming up with Hasbro Studios for the release, and according to the official press statement, this is what we have to expect: “[A] talent search for a new member, an Aztec mystery, a trip to meet the President, a Hollywood film and more! Jem and The Holograms are producing hit after hit on the music charts, but keeping Jem’s true identity a secret has been far tougher. Kimber, Aja, Shana and newcomer Raya are Jem/ Jerrica’s best friends as well as the musical force behind Jem --- and the only people who know her true identity. Together, the girls provide cool cover-ups for Jem/ Jerrica while navigating some pretty sticky situations and battling their troublesome rival rock band, The Misfits!”

Darn those Misfits. They’re always ruining everything.

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