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 THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER!

THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWPIECE FOR STUDIO GAINAX CONTINUES ON 21/05/07

LONDON, UK, 13th MARCH 2007

ADV Films is proud to bring to the U.K. This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Eye of the Beholder, the second volume in the new anime series from Studio Gainax (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Mahoromatic, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi), which will hit store shelves 21st May 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:

As Hikari and Takeru grow closer, Hikari begins to experience many sensations.  That butterfly-like fluttering in her heart.  The liquid warmth deep down inside.  The urge to destroy.  What’s a guy to do when he falls for a girl who just might not be all she appears to be—a girl who has a great big secret to hide?  (And you thought you had relationship problems.)  Well love and lust has never been deadlier or sexier than it has in this smash-hit fan favourite!  Whether you prefer the bubbly joys of hot-spring cavorting cuties or the world-smashing Armageddon of a beautiful babe in attack mode, This Ugly Yet Beautiful World has something for everyone!

This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Eye of the Beholder (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release of episodes 5 to 8, presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen, with both English and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles. Extras include: copious translator notes; Metamorphose Music Video; Japanese Promotional Video; 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 2 - Eye of the Beholder

21st May 2007
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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