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RETURN OF SAMURAI X IN THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

ONCE MORE KENSHIN SLASHES HIS WAY ACROSS THE PAST FROM 7th MAY

LONDON, UK, 13th MARCH 2007

Few titles in anime justify the hype, but if there is one that has always been and still is a must-see, then it is this dramatic collection of samurai action.  ADV Films are proud to return to UK shelves once more the Samurai X: Complete Collection, on 7th May 2007.  His exploits powered 97 episodes of the popular



 

 TV series and his legend has created millions of fans.  Rurouni Kenshin is a wanderer, a lost soul, cursed to seek atonement for his life in the bloody trade of the samurai, known throughout all Japan as the Hitokiri Battousai (sword bearing master assassin).  The peacetime after a long war to overthrow a corrupt government has brought no peace to Kenshin, despite a vow to draw his sword only for the protection of those in need.

The Story:

Rurouni Kenshin was the premier assassin of the Ishin Shishi during the Meiji Restoration in Japan.  Now discover the driving forces behind the life of the man known as the Hitokiri Battosai, the Man-Slayer.  In Trust & Betrayal, uncover the tragic beginnings, the twists and turns of an unfeeling destiny that led a peaceful boy to become the most feared killer during one of the bloodiest eras of Japan’s history.  In Samurai X: The Motion Picture Kenshin once again takes up his blade to protect the Meiji.  The war against tyranny ended years ago, but demons from the assassin’s past have returned for revenge.  When death challenges him to a final duel, the only thing he can do is draw his sword and fight to the death.  Then, many years later, the past meets the present in Reflection as Kenshin remembers the moments that filled his life with pain, blood and love.

Samurai X: Complete Collection (RRP £49.99) features three OVAs and one theatrical feature spread across 4 DVDs, all in English 5.1- and Japanese 2.0-language, with English subtitles. Extras include: historical background notes; character profiles; screenwriter notes; clean closing animation; production sketches and interviews with the original Japanese voice cast; and ADV Previews.
 


RELEASE INFORMATION
 

Title


Release Date
Format
DVD RRP
Certificate
Genre
Running time

Samurai X: Complete Collection


7th May 2007
DVD
£49.99
15
Action Drama
300 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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