Sakura Wars: Return Of The Spirit Warriors

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From: ADV Films

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Release Date Set For Ova Sakura Wars: Return Of The Spirit Warriors

First Volume Of Series-Sequel To Acclaimed Sakura Wars Television Serial-To Be Available October 8, 2002

HOUSTON, August 23, 2002 - ADV Films has set a street date of October 8, 2002 for the DVD release of Sakura Wars Vol 1: Return of the Spirit Warriors , the first volume of the continuing original video animation (OVA), containing three complete episodes and starring the indomitable girls of the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe. Set in the 1920s, and in the wake of the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe's successful defense of the Earth against demonic invaders, the Sakura Wars OVA tells the story of the team's adjustment to a different kind of test-the pressures of stardom, as they go on tour as a musical comedy troupe. Naturally, there's still lots of action and excitement.

The Story: Friendship, loyalty, and teamwork-the binding forces of the spirit warriors. Captain Ohgami reflects over his adventures with the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe as he prepares to depart for a new assignment, but turbulent winds are brewing. For more than one member of the Division, the coming storms could mean disaster: an evil voice from the past, the pressures of stardom, and the advent of cinema threaten to break up the Imperial Floral Assault Unit! Don't miss the latest chapter in the saga of the Imperial Troupe, Sakura Wars: Return Of The Spirit Warriors

Sakura Wars: Return Of The Spirit Warriors ($24.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release including three episodes, in English - and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. DVD extras include a production portfolio, character bios, clean opening and closing animation and ADV Previews. This title also includes a special insert poster with Japanese staff interviews printed on the reverse.

About ADV: ADV Films is Anime-and more. In 1992 ADV Films (ADV) transformed a niche market into a global industry by bringing Japanese animation to North America and beyond. As the #1 distributor of Japanese animation, ADV's holdings include such premier titles as: Spriggan, Sailor Moon, Samurai X, Medabots, Robotech, Gasaraki and Neon Genesis Evangelion. ADV's commitment to genre programming, including popular science fiction programs such as Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, Farscape and Gamera: Guardian of the Universe has helped ADV become a burgeoning entertainment powerhouse. For more information, visit ADV on the web at www.advfilms.com.

Sakura Wars: Return Of The Spirit Warriors
Running Time: 90 minutes;
Age Rating: 7+
Pre-Book Date: 9/10/02
Street Date: 10/8/02
Format DVD
SRP $24.98