RELEASE DATE SET FOR OVA SAKURA WARS: WEDDING BELLS

SECOND VOLUME OF SERIES—SEQUEL TO ACCLAIMED SAKURA WARS SERIAL—TO BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 26, 2002

HOUSTON, September 19, 2002—ADV Films has set a street date of November 26, 2002 for the DVD release of Sakura Wars Vol 2: Wedding Bells, the second 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: Captain Ohgami is leaving the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe, and it’s clear he may not be the only one who’s saying farewell. But whom is Sakura marrying? And why does it seem she herself is against the wedding? Can the Imperial Troupe rescue her before it’s too late? Does she even want to be rescued?

For Sakura, returning home is a demanding journey. Can she reconcile herself to the death of her father, whose destiny compelled him to give his life in the Demon Wars? And what about her own destiny? Will she carry on the Shinguji legacy? Find out in the awesome conclusion of Sakura Wars!

Sakura Wars: Wedding Bells ($24.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release including three complete episodes, with both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. DVD extras include clean opening animation; production sketches; character bios; original Japanese artwork; original Japanese promos; a special printed poster with Japanese staff interviews on reverse side; and ADV Previews.

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: WEDDING BELLS

Running Time: 90 minutes; Age Rating: 7+
Pre-Book Date: 10/29/02
Street Date: 11/26/02
Format: DVD
SRP: $24.98