Animejin News - 29th May 1999

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AD Vision Press Releases
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                     An ancient evil has awakened!
                               TAKEGAMI

According to legend, three dragons shall re-emerge from the Earth to wreak
havoc upon the land. Preying upon the weak-willed, the dragon spirits grow
stronger as they devour the souls of their chosen hosts. Only the
Warrior-God Susano-oh can fulfil the ancient prophesy and defeat the
growing evil. 
                         RUNNING TIME 45 MINUTES 
                             CERTIFICATE 12 
                           ENGLISH SUBTITLED 
                       CATALOGUE NO: VHSTG/001S 
                        BARCODE: 702727044830 
                     DEALER PRICE £8.84  RRP £12.99 

                       Release Date 5th July 1999

             Advertised in Comics International, Dreamwatch,
                    Playstation Power and Manga Max

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                     The Tempest of Life Restored
                         LEGEND OF CRYSTANIA
                       The Cave Of The Sealed

Facing the ominous resurrection of a dark deity, a band of brave
adventurers must find the Bell of Awakening to save a fallen comrade. 

                        RUNNING TIME 45 MINUTES 
                            CERTIFICATE 15 
                            ENGLISH DUBBED 
                       CATALOGUE NO: VHSLC/002D 
                        BARCODE: 702727028434 
                     DEALER PRICE £8.84  RRP £12.99 

                       Release Date 5th July 1999

             Advertised in Comics International, Dreamwatch,
                    Playstation Power and Manga Max


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Current UK anime release schedule
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Perfect Blue (theatrical release) is currently showing at the ICA, London
and Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh until 3rd June.

The situation regarding the release of Astroboy is currently unknown.

All of the following dates are subject to change.

4th June      : Bubblegum Crisis vol. 3 (V), Riding Bean (V),
7th June      : Dirty Pair Flash 2 Act 2 (A), Slayers: Dragon Slave (A)
28th June     : Tenchi The Movie 2 (P), Pretty Sammy vol. 3 (P)
June          : Fist of the North Star TV vol. 3 (M),
                El Hazard 2 vol. 1 Limited Edition (P)
July          : Fist of the North Star TV vol. 4 (M)
5th July      : Legend of Crystania: Cave of the Sealed (A), Takegami (A)
August        : Fist of the North Star TV vol. 5 (M), X (M)
September     : Fist of the North Star TV vol. 6 (M)

(A)=ADV Films, (M)=Manga Entertainment, (P)=Pioneer Anime, (V)=MVM

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