ADV FILMS SETS DATE FOR RELEASE OF SAKURA WARS OVA COLLECTION

COMBINES SAKURA WARS, SAKURA WARS: RETURN OF THE SPIRIT WARRIORS AND SAKURA WARS: WEDDING BELLS; TO BE AVAILABLE MAY 6, 2003

HOUSTON, February 7, 2003—ADV Films today announced a May 6, 2003 release date for the Sakura Wars OVA Collection, assembling for the first time all 10 episodes from ADV’s three Sakura Wars original video animation (OVA) volumes in one DVD collection for the first time!

Originally created to accompany a video game, Sakura Wars far outstripped its origins, winning legions of fans who have kept close tabs on the continuing saga of the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe’s 1920s defense of Japan against demonic invaders, and their subsequent trials and triumphs as part of a musical comedy troupe.

The Collection:
Throughout time, tales of the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe have thrilled the world. Now, three of the most popular animated stories ever told: SAKURA WARS, SAKURA WARS: RETURN OF THE SPIRIT WARRIORS, and SAKURA WARS: WEDDING BELLS, have been gathered into one amazing OVA Collection!

Venture into the lives of Sakura Shinguji and the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe as they defend the world from evil. Witness the battle that will shape one girl’s destiny and seal the fate of many. Follow the legendary warriors as they struggle with the shadows of their past and the demons of their future. Adventure awaits in this monumental chronicle of SAKURA WARS!

Sakura Wars OVA Collection (SRP $49.98) is a DVD-only collection, including 10 episodes on three discs. Extras include production portfolios, character bios, clean opening and closing animations; production sketches; character bios; original Japanese artwork and promos, ADV Previews and more!

About ADV Films:
In 1992, ADV Films (ADV) began to forge the international market for Japanese animation (“anime”) by combining unique titles, outstanding production values and efficient large-scale distribution. Today, ADV is the #1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation to the North American market, with the firm’s holdings including such premier titles as Spriggan, Sailor Moon, Samurai X, Medabots, Robotech, Gasaraki and Neon Genesis Evangelion. ADV has also expanded into other forms of genre programming, including live-action science fiction programs Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda and Farscape, and classic science fiction such as Gamera: Guardian of the Universe. ADV’s corporate parent, A.D. Vision, Inc., publishes Newtype USA, the premiere anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and operates The Anime Network, broadcasting anime and anime-related programming via digital cable, 24 hours a day. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with additional offices in the EU and Japan, and distribution on four continents, ADV is fast becoming an international entertainment powerhouse. For more information, visit ADV on the web at http://www.advfilms.com.

SAKURA WARS OVA COLLECTION
Running Time: 300+ minutes; Age Rating: 7+
Pre-Book Date: 4/8/03
Street Date: 5/6/03
Format: DVD
SRP: $49.98