Kurumi Complete Collection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED 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.
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2004 (Archive on Sunday, May 16, 2004)