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Bandai's June DVD Releases

Cypress, CA (April 29, 2003) - Bandai Entertainment, the premiere distributor of Japanese animation DVD's in North America, is preparing to release some of the best in Japanese animation for June 2003 that include Blue Submarine No. 6 - Special Edition, Ronin Warriors - New Adventures OVA 1, Argentosoma (V.3), Crest of the Stars - Collector's Edition, Angel Links - Collector's Edition, and Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Collector's Box Set 4.

Blue Submarine No. 6 -- Special Edition

From critically acclaimed GONZO Digimation (Hellsing, Vandred) with mechanical styling by renowned creator Shoji Kawamori (Macross Plus). In the future, the rising heat has begun melting the polar ice caps. As if humanity didn't have enough problems, a group of ocean-dwelling creatures led by the scientist Zorndyke have seemingly declared war on mankind! Humanity's last hope rests with the state of the art vessel, Blue Sub 6 and her crew! Can Tetsu and Mayumi stop Zorndyke's army before it's too late?

Breaking the boundaries of Japanese animation, Blue Submarine No. 6 was one of the first anime series to successfully blend cutting edge 3D CG animation with traditional 2D cell animation. Originally released individually on DVD in 1999, it was broadcast as a special mini-series on the Cartoon Network. The Special Edition collects all four unedited OVA episodes, a collection of new footage from the Japanese Playstation video game, and a ton of DVD extra features in one 3 disc set. Blue Submarine No. 6 Special Edition is the definitive anime release that should be part of every anime fan's DVD library.

"The most exciting anime since Escaflowne!" - Manga Max

"The only thing we could find to say after viewing Blue Submarine No. 6 was, WOW!" Protoculture Addicts

Blue Submarine No. 6 -- Special Edition DVD Features:

  • Collector's Slipcase
  • Interactive Animated Menus
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (Japanese only)
  • English and Japanese Language
  • English Subtitles option
  • Disc 1 & 2:
    • Contains OVA 1-4
    • DVD Extras include Creator's Eye Interview and OVA 1-3 Summary Feature
  • Disc 3:
    • Blue Submarine No. 6 "Digital Plus"
    • Background Info on Blue Submarine No. 6 "Antarctica"
    • Blue Submarine No. 6: "Antarctica" Playstation Game - Anime Footage
    • Making of the Playstation Game Featurette
    • Interviews include Shoji Kawamori, Mahiro Maeda, Satoru Ozawa, The Thrill, and "Antarctica" Game Creative Staff
    • Cartoon Network Promo Spots Collection
    • Blue Submarine No. 6 Trailer Collection
    • Animerica Feature Spotlight: Blue Submarine No. 6
    • Blue Submarine No. 6 Cover Illustration Gallery
    • Character Encyclopedia
    • Blue Fleet Background Info
    • Zorndyke Forces Background Info
    • Key Terminology
    • Submarine Terminology
    • EXCLUSIVE Music Clip: 'Yukikaze'

CATALOG #: 669198095092
APPROX. RUNNING TIME: 200 min.
RATING: 13UP
GENRE: Sci-Fi
SRP PRICE: $34.98
STREET DATE: June 3, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: April 22, 2003

Ronin Warriors - New Adventures OVA 1

Things have calmed down considerably since the defeat of Talpa. Sage has gone off to America to study, Ryo is celebrating his birthday, and Kento's won the lottery!

However, the joyous mood disappears when the local news breaks a story about a strange killer in New York wearing mysterious armor! When the four warriors arrive to investigate, they are met by a new sinister force. The ancient sorcerer Shikaisen has discovered the power of the armors and is now intent on making them his own!

Never before seen in North America. This installment continues the epic Ronin Warriors series originally broadcast on Cartoon Network and Sci-Fi channel.

The Ronin Warriors - New Adventures OVA 1 DVD offers the following features:

  • Interactive Animated Menu
  • English/Japanese language
  • English subtitles optional
  • Bandai Previews

CATALOG #: 669198196195
RUNNING TIME: 150 min.
RATING: 13UP
GENRE: Fantasy
SRP PRICE: $29.98
STREET: June 3, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: April 22, 2003

Argentosoma - No Tears (V.3)

Ryu Soma continues to work with the men and women of Funeral, but he is beginning to doubt himself. Why hasn't he taken his revenge upon the alien? What is he doing in Funeral? All these questions prompt him to take some rash actions as he engages a merciless enemy in combat.

With the largest encountered alien slowly approaching Funeral's home base, the team is rushed to action, but nothing seems to be able to stop it. Their last resort is the Fefnir, a charged particle accelerator, but even this enormous weapon may prove ineffective...

The Argentosoma-- No Tears (V.3) DVD offers the following features:

  • Interactive Animated Menus
  • English/Japanese language
  • English subtitles optional
  • DVD Extras Include: Special Reversible Cover, Argentosoma Tech Files, Art Gallery, and Bandai Previews

CATALOG #: 669198225291
RUNNING TIME: 100 min.
RATING: 13UP
GENRE: Sci-Fi
SRP PRICE: $29.98
STREET DATE: June 3, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: April 22, 2003

Crest of the Stars -- Collector's Edition

Based on the best selling science fiction novels by Hiroyuki Morioka, with character designs by Keisuke Watabe. Jinto Lin's life changes forever when the Humankind Empire Abh takes over his home planet of Martine without firing a single shot. Sent off to study the Abh language and culture, Jinto must prepare himself for his future as an Abh nobleman. Entering the next phase of his training, he'll meet his first Abh, the lovely Lafiel. However, Jinto will soon learn that Lafiel is more than she appears and together they will have to fight for their very lives. Collects the entire 13 episode series (2 disc set).

The Crest of the Star - Collector's Edition DVD offers the following features:

  • Interactive Animated Menus
  • English/Japanese language
  • English subtitles optional
  • DVD Extras Include: Textless Opening/Ending, Interviews, Crest of the Stars, History, and Bandai Previews.
CATALOG #: 669198069093
RUNNING TIME: 325 min.
RATING: 13UP
GENRE: Sci-Fi/Drama
SRP PRICE: $49.98
STREET DATE: June 17, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: May 6, 2003

Angel Links -- Collector's Edition

Set within the Outlaw Star Universe... Meifon is quite an overachiever for a sixteen-year-old girl. She's the head of a major corporation, and the captain of a state-of-the-art ship, which provides a free pirate fighting service. And her crew is just as extraordinary! Join the Angel Links as they fight pirates, right wrongs, and discover the hidden secrets behind Meifon's mysterious past...

A spin-off series of the immensely popular Outlaw Star series (created by Takehito Ito) broadcast on Cartoon Network. Angel Links is pure adrenaline and action. Collects all 13 episodes (2 disc set).

The Angel Links - Collector's Edition DVD offers the following features:

  • Interactive Animated Menus
  • English/Japanese language
  • English subtitles optional
  • DVD Extras Include: Textless Opening/Ending
  • First Appearance of the Angel Links
  • Commercial Collection
  • Angel Links Launch Clips
  • Secrets of the Angel Links
  • Bandai Previews

CATALOG #: 669198099090
RUNNING TIME: 325 min.
RATING: 13 and UP
GENRE: Sci-Fi
SRP PRICE: $49.98
STREET DATE: June 17, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: May 6, 2003

Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Collector's Box Set 4

The Battle Royale begins! Domon must defeat his friends and face the Four Evil Kings. But with the fate of his brother still fresh on his mind, Domon and the rest of the Shuffle Alliance must face the ultimate test as they rocket into space to save the Earth. Beside them stands all of the Gundams from all of the nations of Earth. The Gundam Federation has been formed to prevent the destruction of the Earth from the Ultimate Gundam. But is it too late?

The Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Collector's Box Set 4 DVD offers the following features:

  • Interactive Animated Menus
  • English/Japanese language
  • English subtitles optional
  • G-Files #10-12
  • Bandai Previews

CATALOG #: Box Set 4 UPC: 661918214592
CATALOG #: Round 10 UPC: 669198213991
CATALOG #: Round 11 UPC: 669198214097
CATALOG #: Round 12 UPC: 669198214196
RUNNING TIME: Box Set TRT: 325 min.
RUNNING TIME: Round TRT: 100 min.
RATING: 13UP
GENRE: Sci-Fi/Mecha
SRP PRICE: Box Set SRP: $49.98
SRP PRICE: Round 10-12: $19.98
STREET DATE: June 17, 2003
PRE-BOOK DATE: May 6, 2003

ABOUT BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT

Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier distributor of Japanese animation on DVD home video in North America. The company has distributed notable titles like Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop, and Outlaw Star. Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Bandai America Inc., who makes the toys for the hit television series, Power Rangers, Digimon, and Mobile Suit Gundam.

All U.S. operations are headquartered in a large, ultra-modern facility in Cypress, Calif. Bandai Co., Ltd is the third largest toy company in the world comprising 53 subsidiaries in 18 countries. In addition to toys and children's entertainment, Bandai Co.'s global interests include video game software, multimedia, music and full-length feature films, vending machines, trading cards, candies, and licensed apparel.

Bandai Entertainment is headquartered in Cypress, California and additional company and product information is available through our website at www.bandai-ent.com.

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