Release Dates: Eden's Bowy; 3 More

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ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR EDEN?S BOWY: THE HUNT IS ON

FIRST VOLUME OF THE BEAUTIFUL HAUNTING ANIME FANTASY TO BE AVAILABLE JUNE 3 2003

HOUSTON March 10 2003?ADV Films today announced a June 3 2003 release date for Eden?s Bowy: The Hunt is On first volume of the acclaimed anime fantasy series noted for its multilayered complexity and its ability to appeal to a wide range of anime fans. Eden?s Bowy is based on a manga by Tennoji Kitsune and was directed by Tsukasa Sunaga (Southern Cross) with character designs by Kazui Hiroko (Ranma ½ Oh! My Goddess!).

The Story:
Yorn gazes up at two massive cities??Edens??floating in the sky and dreams of discovering their mysteries. Without warning those mysteries come looking for him! Edenic assassins murder his father and Yorn is next on the hit list. Only a nameless old man and a mysterious young girl can help Yorn on his quest to find his long lost mother?and the truth. But killers are hot on their trail! Follow Yorn and his companions as they race to save the world from the dark designs of the technological overlords who watch from the sky. Can Yorn find his royal mother before the murderers do? Who is the strange girl who stays by his side and why won?t she say anything? And why does everyone keeping calling him the God Hunter?

Eden?s Bowy: The Hunt is On (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release including five complete episodes. Includes both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. Extras include clean opening and closing animation an original Eden?s Bowy trailer and ADV previews.

ADV FILMS SETS RELEASE DATE FOR RUNE SOLDIER: ADVENTURE FOR DUMMIES

SECOND VOLUME OF WACKY ANIME ADVENTURE TALE TO BE AVAILABLE JUNE 3 2003

HOUSTON March 10 2003?ADV Films today announced a June 3 2003 release date for Rune Soldier: Adventure for Dummies second volume of the anime adventure tale combining fantasy magic and epic quests in one irreverent package. Rune Soldier was created by Ryo Mizuno the mind behind the acclaimed Record of Lodoss War anime.

The Story:
Two treasure hunters needed a good magician to help them open magic seals on ancient site. But they got Louie. And now they can?t seem to shake him. This time it?s a field trip for some junior priestesses. The purpose? To clean out a zombie nest and give the juniors some training. But when the zombies keep coming it turns into a learning experience for everyone.

Back in town Melissa?s old fiancé surprises everyone and demands her hand in marriage. Will Louie defend her honor? What?s Merrill saying about a ?Darling Jar?? And what surprises will Louie and the girls find in the Palace of Ordeals? Crack open your textbooks and get ready to find out in the next thrilling volume of Rune Soldier!

Rune Soldier: Adventure for Dummies (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release including four complete episodes in both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. Extras include: clean opening and closing animations; a printed poster puzzle; temporary tattoos; a printed production sketches insert; a reversible cover and ADV previews.

ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR CITY HUNTER: BAY CITY WARS & MILLION DOLLAR CONSPIRACY

COMBINES ON ONE DISC TWO OVA COMPANIONS TO THE THRILLING HILARIOUS LONG-RUNNING JAPANESE CITY HUNTER DETECTIVE SERIES; TO BE AVAILABLE JUNE 3 2003

HOUSTON March 10 2003?ADV Films today announced a June 3 2003 release date for City Hunter: Bay City Wars & Million Dollar Conspiracy combining on one disc two OVA missions companion pieces to the long-running wildly popular Japanese animated television series. City Hunter is centered on the (mis)adventures of .357-packing professional bodyguard/clean-up man Joe Saeba known as City Hunter. For all his abilities City Hunter is burdened by an active libido?which always seems to get in the way of his missions!

The City Hunter franchise has generated millions of dollars in revenue worldwide with comic books movies a television series and other merchandise all enjoying strong viewership and brisk sales. The City Hunter graphic novel (manga) series by Tsukasa Hojo sold millions of copies every week in Japan while the television series scored big ratings all over the world. City Hunter also spawned a hit film starring international movie star Jackie Chan.

The Stories:
Bay City Wars
After the US military ousts a sadistic Central-American tyrant a spirit of merciless vengeance is born. And when the Bay City Hotel unveils its new supercomputer the deposed ruler and his loyal daughter devise a plan. With the daughter?s hacking skills the very same computer that can help room service deliver breakfast can now deliver a nuclear payload right to Washington?s front door.

But their nuclear vengeance has one unforeseen problem?City Hunter. And now the only question remaining is whose finger is faster? The girl on the button or the man on the trigger?

Million Dollar Conspiracy
When a mysterious (and gorgeous) stranger shows up needing protection City Hunter?s partner leaps at the million-dollar offer. The price seems a little high but a beautiful woman with a full purse is pretty hard to resist. And it appears the tall blonde and beautiful client isn?t above throwing in a little something extra to sweeten the deal. But before City Hunter can collect on his bonus of lacy lingerie and nights of passion he?s got to endure some rather dangerous foreplay?think ?a barrage of bullets and deadly explosive-rigged toys.? There?s no time for playing around in City Hunter: Million Dollar Conspiracy!

City Hunter: Bay City Wars & Million Dollar Conspiracy (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release including two complete OVAs in both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. Includes ADV previews.

ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR SPECTRAL FORCE

ANIME TITLE BASED ON THE HIT VIDEO GAME FOR THE PC; TO BE AVAILABLE JUNE 3 2003

HOUSTON March 10 2003?ADV Films today announced a June 3 2003 release date for Spectral Force including both OVA episodes of the series. Spectral Force directed by Yoshiaki Sato is a companion to the video game of the same name; this ADV Films release marks the DVD debut of the anime title.

The Story:
In a time when demons rule the world and mankind seeks freedom human rebels gain control of the demon-slaying sword Tenmaken and attempt to assassinate the Demon King Janus. To preserve the sovereignty of her homeland the half-human half-demon Princess Hiro must overcome her deep hatred of the humans or face a war that will ravage the entire world!

Spectral Force (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release including two complete episodes with both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. Extras include an original Spectral Force trailer and ADV previews.

Posted on Monday, March 10, 2003 (Archive on Thursday, April 10, 2003)