Geneon Ent. releases a host of new titles on May 24, 2005, including RUMIKO TAKAHASHI ANTHOLOGY V3 A TOUCH OF MAGIC, HANAUKYO MAID TEAM LA VERITE SAVING MARIEL (V.3), DAPHNE IN THE BRILLIANT BLUE VOLUME TWO REUNION" and STAR OCEAN EX VOLUME THREE MAGICAL MOONLIT FLOWERS.
The third volume of RUMIKO TAKAHASHI ANTHOLOGY presents three tales from the mind of one of Japans most celebrated storytellers. Arriving on DVD, the new stories are a collection that reveals the beautiful plan of fate and destiny hidden among the chaos of life. RUMIKO TAKAHASHI ANTHOLOGY A TOUCH OF MAGIC will be available as a single disc for $29.98.
On the edge of reality, Rumiko Takahashi (INU YASHA, RANMA 1/2, URUSEI YATSURA) infuses a hint of the supernatural into three stories of elderly ladies and the maelstrom of chaos that surrounds the everyday circumstances.
Additionally, Geneon releases the final four episodes of HANAUKYO MAID TEAM LA VERITE SAVING MARIEL (V.3). Directed by Takuya Nonaka (DOKKOIDA!?), with series structure by Jukki Hanada (MAHOROMATIC SOMETHING MORE BEAUTIFUL, POPOTAN, BURN-UP SCRAMBLE) and art direction/art setting by Takashi Aoi (RAHXEPHON), HANAUKYO MAID TEAM is a sexy and tender comedy. The original Japanese manga is currently being published in Shonen Champion, and has sold more than 100,000 copies of each volume. HANAUKYO MAID TEAM LA VERITE SAVING MARIEL (V.3) is available for $29.98, and is packaged in a clear keep-case with a special double-sided DVD cover. Also included while supplies last is a limited edition pencil board. In addition, the peppy pop soundtrack is also available on CD from Geneon Ent.
As usual, Taro procrastinates instead of taking Mariel out. Learning of his plan from other maids, Mariel asks him out for a date. They enjoy their time together, but soon after, Mariel collapses and goes into a coma. Then Taro receives a surprise visit from some maids serving his grandfather, Hokusai. Taro does his best to keep them from taking Mariel away from the Hanaukyo mansion, but receives no help from Konoe and the other security staff. She says the will of the previous family head overrides Taros command and reveals Mariels secret. Can Taro get Mariel back?
Next, Geneon offers DAPHNE IN THE BRILLIANT BLUE VOLUME TWO REUNION." Created by New Generation Pictures (HELLSING, PARANOIA AGENT), the English version of this sexy sci-fi adventure is based on the popular manga by Satoshi Shiki and features animation produced by JC Staff (AI YORI AOSHI, TSUKIHIME, IKKI TOUSEN). Packaged in a reversible cover, the DVD features an animated interactive menu and is available for $29.98.
Nereides sexy female agents will take on any job for the right price, no matter how dangerous or demanding. Yu Park, a deadly martial arts expert, returns to Nereides. She has been serving time for causing injuries to more than 20 bystanders just for trying to capture a petty thief. She is the close range combat specialist of the team and rumored to be as dangerous barehanded as Gloria with machine guns. Until her private investigator license is reissued, she is put under house arrest, and Maia is ordered to watch over her But, can Maia keep Yu under control by herself?!
Finally, Geneon offers STAR OCEAN EX VOLUME THREE MAGICAL MOONLIT FLOWERS. The series was taken from the beloved manga inspired by the popular PlayStation game. The series was brought to animated life by Kenichi Kanemaki (AGENT AIKA, AI YORI AOSHI), director Hiroshi Watanabe (SLAYERS MOVIE, BANDIT KING JING, ORPHEN) and animation Studio Deen (YOURE UNDER ARREST, RUROUNI KENSHIN/SAMURAI X). The DVD features Japanese and English Stereo Dolby Digital Audio with optional English subtitles, and includes character profiles, the original Japanese opening and a textless opening animation. STAR OCEAN EX VOLUME THREE MAGICAL MOONLIT FLOWERS is available as a single disc for $29.98.
Claude and his crew cross the ocean and arrive at Port Linga of Lacour Kingdom. They encounter Precis Newman, a cute and prolific inventor girl, and decide to help her find the mysterious moonlit flowers called Metox that have the special power to heal her friends deadly illness. Little do they know what a quagmire they are getting into. They charge into a deserted holy land in search of the magical plants and encounter many hideous monsters. Rena and Celine get possessed by an ogre and try to kill Claude and Ashton! Can they accomplish their mission and come back alive?
A leading supplier of Japanese animation in North America, Geneon Ent. (USA) Inc. (www.geneonanimation.com) is a full-service producer and distributor of entertainment content including film, music, animation and television shows on DVD and CD. Continually introducing new and classic anime and live-action programming, as well as anime CD soundtracks, the company also serves as a creative partner to many of Japan's top anime production companies. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Geneons parent company is Tokyo-based advertising giant Dentsu Inc.
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