BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER RELEASES 2000 ____________________________________________ Escaflowne Vol. 1 Dragons & Destiny Hitomi Kanzaki is a typical high school girl, with typical high school problems. But when a vision of a young man battling a dragon becomes a reality, her life changes forever. Drawn into a strange vortex with the swordsman, Van, Hitomi is thrust into the strange world of Gaea. Entangled in a struggle over life and death, Van must learn to master the suit of armor, Escaflowne. Chased by the Empire of Zaibach, Van and Hitomi will encounter both allies and enemies in an effort to unlock the secrets within Escaflowne. Hitomi's heart, stirred by love and adventure, but at times aches with sorrow. But why was she sent to this world? Her journey as just begun. HIGHLIGHTS: · National Broadcast on Fox Kids Network · Created by Shoji Kawamori ("Macross Plus") · Character Designs by Nobuteru Yuuki ("Record of Lodoss Wars", "X") · Music by Yoko Kanno ("Macross Plus", "Cowboy Bebop", "Brain Powered") · "An Amazing Show!" - Animerica · "A total MUST for all anime fans!" - Protoculture Addicts STREET DATE: 10/3/2000 RATING: 13UP VHS DUB (FOX VERSION) SRP: $14.98 VHS DUB (UNEDITED) SRP: $19.98 DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $29.98 =========================================================== Blue Submarine No. 6 Vol. 4 Minasoko - The Ocean Floor The poles are shifting and most of the Earthıs land is now underwater! The scientist Zorndyke has seemingly turned his back on humanity, creating a race of beast people to challenge the humans for global supremacy. Mankindıs last hope is the Blue Fleet and its state-of-the-art flagship, the Blue Submarine No. 6. With the final battle at hand, Hayami and Kino must confront Zorndyke and stop his plans for destruction. But who is the real enemy - Zorndyke and his undersea army, or humanity itself? The climatic end to one of the biggest anime releases of the year! HIGHLIGHTS: · Broadcast on Cartoon Network · Directed by Mahiro Maeda · Utilizes the latest in 2D/3D CG Animation · Voted BEST U.S. Release - SPJA: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation · "There's nothing quite like it!" - Gamers Republic STREET DATE: 10/3/2000 RATING: 13UP VHS DUB SRP: $14.98 VHS SUB SRP: $19.98 DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $19.98 =========================================================== Outlaw Star Vol. 1 DVD Collection 1 Gene Starwind is a man with a past. Working as a part time mercenary, bounty hunter, and bodyguard, Gene works within the law and sometimes he works...around the law. Piloting an experimental ship, Gene and his crew must uncover the secret behind the Outlaw Star and their mysterious crew member, Melfina, before the Pirates Guild and the mystic Tao priests catch up to them. Roaming the galaxy with a with an inexperienced crew, chased by ferocious felines, and cut-throat outlaws...No matter how fast they go, danger always manages to catch up to them. HIGHLIGHTS: · Created by Takehito Ito ("Angel Links") · Original Story by Hajime Yadate ("Gundam Wing", "Escaflowne") · Special Premium DVD 9 Episodes on a 2-disc set! · "Outlaw Star is cool. Very Cool!" - EX: Anime & Manga Online · "A good mix of lighthearted comedy, adventure, and action." - Animerica STREET DATE: 10/3/2000 RATING: 13UP DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $44.98 =========================================================== Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch Vol. 2 Basic Ninja Training The Legend of Yagyu Jubei continues as the reluctant Jiyu Nanohana comes to terms with her dual identity as a normal junior high student and the reincarnation of legendary warrior Yagyu Jubei. Now, Jubei must fight even more deadly assassins, including on who bears more than a passing resemblance to her late mother! Action and comedy collide in this outrageous series! HIGHLIGHTS: · Created by Akitaroh Daichi · Character designs are by Takahiro Yoshimatsu ("Slayers", "Trigun") · Produced by MADHOUSE Studio ("Ninja Scroll", "Trigun") · "Hilarious!" - Anime Jump! STREET DATE: 10/3/2000 RATING: 13UP VHS DUB SRP: $19.98 DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $29.98 =========================================================== Silent Mobius Vol. 7 The Final Battle The final volume of this stunning science fiction series! How will the saga of Human vs. Lucifer Hawk end? Will the women of the AMPD be victorious, or will Earth fall to these demons from another dimension? Based upon Kia Asamiya's hit comic, the final battle is at hand! HIGHLIGHTS: · Based on the hit Manga series by Kia Asamiya ("Dark Angel", "Steam Detectives") · EXPANDED FORMAT 6 Episodes on One VHS! · The Silent Mobius Manga/Comic is currently being serialized by Viz Communications · "Spectacular!" - Animerica STREET DATE: 10/3/2000 RATING: 13UP EXPANDED VHS SUB SRP: $29.98 ### Please direct all questions or inquiries to: Jerry Chu Marketing Coordinator Bandai Entertainment Ph: (714) 816-9761 Fax: (714) 816-6708 E-mail: chuj@bandai.com or Visit our websites: Bandai-Ent.com GundamOfficial.com - Official English Site for Mobile Suit Gundam Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier distributors of Japanese animation on home video in North America. They have distributed such notable titles like "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, "The Vision of Escaflowne", "Cowboy Bebop", and "Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl". Bandai Entertainment's most recent release, "Gundam Wing" is one of the highest rated shows on Cartoon Network's Toonami block. 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