Release Date Announced for Steel Angel Kurumi: Kurumi Complete Collection
HOUSTON, April 16, 2004?ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., has set a street date of June 8, 2004 for the DVD release for
Steel Angel Kurumi: Kurumi Complete Collection, a seven-disc DVD collection containing the entire
Steel Angel Kurumi anime series, including the original
Steel Angel Kurumi TV series; Encore, the OVA that serves as a coda to the TV series; Steel Angel Kurumi 2, the sequel to the TV series; and an exclusive bonus mini-comic from the first volume of the
Steel Angel Kurumi manga (available now from ADV Manga).
Steel Angel Kurumi features breathtaking animation from acclaimed studio O.L.M. ? famous for its work on the Pokemon franchise ? along with an English dub starring some of the hottest actresses in anime: Kelli Cousins (Kino?s Journey), Monica Rial (RahXephon), Hilary Haag (Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040), and Kira Vincent-Davis (Najica Blitz Tactics), with a special appearance by one of the most popular actresses in live action sci-fi, Claudia Black (Farscape, Pitch Black).
Steel Angel Kurumi: Kurumi Complete Collection ($59.98 SRP) will feature the English-language version in 2.0 as well as the Japanese-language version in 2.0 with English subtitles. DVD extras include the behind the scenes feature Conversations with Angel; a historical background of Tashio era Japan (1912-1926); a behind the scenes photo shoot with the English voice actresses; preliminary character designs; manga background; interviews with the cast; a behind-the-scenes look at a recording session with Claudia Black; clean opening and clean closing animation; commentary with the English voice actresses; ADV previews; and more.
About ADV Films:
In 1992, ADV Films began to forge the international market for Japanese animation (?anime?) by combining unique titles, outstanding production values and efficient large-scale distribution. Today, ADV Films is the #1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation to the North American market, with the firm?s holdings including such premier titles as NOIR, Samurai X, Hello Kitty?s Paradise, RahXephon, Spriggan, Robotech, Full Metal Panic! and Neon Genesis Evangelion. In addition, ADV Films? product line has expanded to include other forms of genre programming, including live-action science fiction programs Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, Mutant X and The Jim Henson Company?s Farscape, and classic science fiction such as the updated Gamera trilogy. ADV Films? parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc. also publishes Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and operates Anime Network?, broadcasting anime and anime-related programming via digital cable, 24 hours a day. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with additional offices in the EU and Japan, and distribution on four continents, ADV Films is fast becoming an international entertainment powerhouse. For more information, visit ADV Films on the web at http://www.advfilms.com.
STEEL ANGEL KURUMI: KURUMI COMPLETE COLLECTION
Running Time: 600 Minutes
Age Rating: 17+
Pre-Book Date: 5/4/04
Street Date: 6/1/04
Format: DVD
SRP: $59.98
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Posted on Friday, April 16, 2004 (Archive on Sunday, May 16, 2004)