Posted: May 9, 2003
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 2003 Release Updates
Cypress, CA (May 8, 2003) -- Bandai Entertainment, the premiere distributor of Japanese animation DVD’s in North America, announced exciting new July DVD releases that include .hack//SIGN -- Gestalt (V.3), Please Teacher! – Meet In The In-Laws (V.2), Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl – Collector’s Edition, and Geneshaft --Halo (V.2).
.hack//SIGN -- Gestalt (V.3)
A different glimpse into the world of .hack - .hack//SIGN is currently broadcast on Cartoon Network with its initial release, Login becoming one of the best selling anime releases of the year. Animerica proclaims that .hack is, “The ultimate synthesis of anime, manga, and video games”.
Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa participate in a sponsored event and seem to have a good time at it. However, in the real world, a doctor and a parent discuss the fate of a child in a coma. But who is it? With some help from the mysterious and powerful hacker named Helba, Crim and B.T. manage to discover the secret portal called the Twilight Eye. They are transported to a hidden realm where the search for the secret Key of the Twilight that may hold the fate of Tsukasa
within it, but will these answers be worth the ultimate price?
The .hack//SIGN -- Gestalt (V.3) DVD offers the following features:
Limited Edition only
- Slipcase
- Original CD Soundtrack - .hack//LIMINALTY
- mini CD Single - .hack//LIMINALITY
• Interactive Animated Menus
• Anamorphic Widescreen
• Dolby Digital Surround Sound
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Isolated Orchestral Track
• English/Japanese language
• English subtitles option
DVD Extras include:
- .hack Timeline
- Character Gallery
CATALOG #: 669198221293 / Limited Edition – 669198224393
RUNNING TIME: 100 min.
RATING: 13UP
GENRE: Sci-Fi
SRP PRICE: $29.98
Limited Edition -- $39.98
STREET DATE: July 15, 2003 / Limited Edition – July 1, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: June 3, 2003 / Limited Edition -- May 20, 2003
Please Teacher! -- Meet In The In-Laws (V.2)
Kei and Mizuho’s honeymoon summer vacation in Okinawa is interrupted when they discover that Hyosuke and the gang are vacationing there too! Though the honeymooners can’t seem to get any time alone, the buds of love begin to blossom for another unlikely couple. Things don’t get any easier when they get home. Mizuho’s sister, Maho and her mother, Hatsuho, visit Earth respectively and both express their protest and delight to the newlyweds. Now Kei has to dodge the death threats of his sister-in-law and the romantic advances of his mother-in-law, as well as play cupid for his friend! Will Kei ever have the chance to say those three simple words to his teacher?
The Please Teacher! – Meet In The In-Laws (V.2) DVD offers the following features:
• Interactive Animated Menus
• Dolby Digital Surround Sound
• English/Japanese language
• English subtitles option
DVD Extras include:
- Music Clip #1 Trailer
- Textless Opening
- Textless Ending
- Design Gallery
CATALOG #: 669198227196
RUNNING TIME: 100 min.
RATING: 16UP
GENRE: Comedy
SRP PRICE: $29.98
STREET DATE: July 1, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: May 20, 2003
Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl -- Collector’s Edition
From the creators of Ninja Scroll and Trigun, Jubei-Chan has gained a huge following with its unique brand of slapstick, story, and blazing martial arts action. Featuring an all-star creative team including creator Akitaraoh Daichi (Carried by the Wind) is currently one Japan’s most talented animated comedy writers, character designs are by Takahiro Yoshimatsu (Slayers, Trigun), with animation produced by MADHOUSE, the studio responsible for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and the upcoming Animatrix short film.
Yagyu Jubei was Japan's greatest swordsman. His skill was legendary; his name was whispered reverently by all the other warriors of Japan. But the one enemy he couldn't conquer was death. Before he died though, there would be a successor, and this deserving person would receive all the power and skill of Yagyu Jubei, along with the Lovely Eyepatch. After 300 years of searching, the disciple has found Jiyu Nanohana, a rather ordinary girl who has just moved to a new town.If going to a new school weren't stressful enough, Jiyu is told that she is heir to the legendary talents of Yagyu Jubei. And she will have to put those talents to good use and stop the assassins of the rival clan!
The Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl -- Collector’s Edition DVD offers the following features:
• Interactive Animated Menus
• Dolby Digital Surround Sound
• English/Japanese language
• English subtitles option
DVD Extras include:
- Cooking with Jubei Feature
- Bantaro’s Dating Tip Feature
- Jubei-Chan Fashion Advice Feature
- TV Spots
- Textless Opening
- Textless Ending
CATALOG #: 669198238093
RUNNING TIME: 325 min.
RATING: 13UP
GENRE: Martial Arts/Comedy
SRP PRICE: $49.98
STREET DATE: July 15, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: June 3, 2003
Geneshaft -- Halo (V.2)
From director Kazuki Akane (Escaflowne) - In deep space, the Bilkis is proceeding with its mission to annihilate the Rings and protect humanity. A small Ring has infiltrated the ship and has begun cloning the crew one by one in an attempt to steal the Shaft. The past comes back to haunt them when the crew discovers a 21st century space shuttle floating in space! Soon after, the Bilkis is thrown into a new battle and the firing of a new beam weapon which annihilates the enemy Ring. The crew begins to wonder what Mika did, including herself. On their return to base, the crew is in for a nasty surprise!
The Geneshaft -- Halo (V.2) DVD offers the following features:
• Interactive Animated Menus
• Dolby Digital Surround Sound
• English/Japanese language
• English subtitles option
DVD Extras include:
- Textless Opening
- Textless Ending
- Geneshaft Glossary
- Character Gallery
CATALOG #: 669198210198
RUNNING TIME: 75 min.
RATING: 13UP
GENRE: Sci-Fi
SRP PRICE: $29.98
STREET DATE: July 15, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: June 3, 2003
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