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EVANGELION’S MAKERS SHOW YOU THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD

THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWPIECE FOR STUDIO GAINAX ARRIVES ON 19/03/07

LONDON, UK, 24th November 2006

ADV Films is proud to bring to the U.K. This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Falling Star, the first volume in the new anime series from Studio Gainax (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Mahoromatic, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi), which will hit store shelves 19th March 2007.
 

This Ugly Yet Beautiful World is a showpiece for the pioneering anime studio on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.  Enlivened by rich characters, gripping action, and the inventive animation that Gainax is known for, This Ugly Yet Beautiful World is a fitting celebration of the studio’s legacy.  Echoing classic anime shows such as Go Nagai’s Devil Man, as well as the studio’s own shows, such as Mahoromatic, this has been made to excite those who appreciate a subtly different take on well-known themes, a Gainax specialty.

The Story:

“There’s nothing I can do to make a difference.  Wars will be fought. People will die,” Takeru said.  “I’ll never matter.”  He didn’t know how wrong he was.  Because Takeru has a very special place in this universe.  And he doesn’t know how special until he meets a beautiful girl who falls from the stars.  Hikari seems to have no memory of who she is (or, for that matter, where her clothes are).  So Takeru takes her into his care.  And that’s when things get nasty.  For Hikari is not like other girls.  Her name may mean “light”, but she has a dark history—and an even darker future.  One that will change Takeru and his friends forever, and show them all just how beautiful yet cruel this universe can be!

This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Falling Star (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release of episodes 1 to 4, presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen, with both English and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles.  Extras include: copious translator notes; the original Japanese television spots promoting the DVD series and CD soundtrack; clean opening & closing animations; and ADV previews.
 


RELEASE INFORMATION
 

Title


Release Date
Format
DVD RRP
Certificate
Genre
Running time

This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
vol 1 - Falling Star

19th March 2006
DVD
£19.99
12
Sci-Fi Drama
100 mins (approx.)

 


About ADV Films:

ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (“anime”) in the United Kingdom, with the firm’s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic!  In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films.  Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films’ U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America’s Anime Network cable channel.  In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo.

Check out: www.advfilms.co.uk

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