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RED SWARM ENDS THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD!

THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWPIECE FOR STUDIO GAINAX ENDS 2ND JULY 2007

LONDON, UK, 10th JUNE 2007

ADV Films, the number one producer- distributor of anime outside of Japan is proud to bring to the U.K. This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Red Swarm, the final volume in the latest series from Studio Gainax (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Mahoromatic, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi), which will hit store shelves 2nd July 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:

Now that Hikari has seen death, her true nature begins to exert a stronger force.  Her shadowy self within has a growing resentment towards her new friends and her true love, Takeru.  But other creatures are coming forward to prevent the young girl from fulfilling her dark destiny, putting Takeru and her sister Akari in the very dangerous middle.  How cruel will she become?  To what evil depths will she descend?  Isn’t a little sexy, frivolous “fanime” action enough to make Hikari embrace the wonders of this world, instead of destroying it?  Find out in the exciting thrilling conclusion of this year’s biggest fan favourite!

This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Red Swarm (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release of episodes 9 to 12 presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen, with both English and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles.  Extras include: video interview with Shouji Saeki (Director); Japanese DVD video spot; translator notes; 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 3: Red Swarm

2nd July 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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